Category Archives: Sequel-Itis

Is A Batman/Superman Movie In The Works?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s the most intriguing movie rumor we’ve heard all day (via Think McFly Think): “Sources tell TMT WB is keen on getting a Justice League movie going and still high on The Flash despite Green Lantern being neither the critical … Continue reading →

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There Can Be Only One “Highlander” Director.

Posted on August 12, 2011 by jlmicek

But right now, they don’t even have that. English movie mag Empire reports this morning that director Justin Lin has jumped off the Summit Pictures’ reboot of the adventures of the ageless Scottish warrior who keeps his immortality as long … Continue reading →

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Laurence Fishburne Lands Perry White Role In Superman Reboot.

Posted on August 3, 2011 by jlmicek

So here’s an intriguing casting pick … … veteran actor Laurence Fishburne has been tapped to play legendary Daily Planet newspaper editor Perry White in Zack Snyder’s Superman reboot “The Man of Steel,” the indomitable Roger Moore of the Orlando … Continue reading →

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Our (Planet of the) Apes, Ourselves

Posted on July 31, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s one from this morning’s New York Times arts section. Film critic Terrence Rafferty spends some time thinking about the upcoming “Planet of the Apes” reboot and takes a moment to consider what the new movie, along with the original … Continue reading →

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New “Batman” Teaser Poster Released.

Posted on July 13, 2011 by jlmicek

A Little Late … … but there’s a teaser poster for the new “Batman” flick. Here it is: Writing in The Guardian, film critic Paul Owen runs down the hype and speculation surrounding the latest image: “Many Batman fans are … Continue reading →

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No Love For “Transformers: Dark of the Moon.”

Posted on June 29, 2011 by jlmicek

Makes you wonder if maybe Megan Fox got herself fired on purpose. The critics have opened fire with both barrels on the latest installment in Michael Bay’s toy robot saga. Writing in Rolling Stone, Peter Travers is particularly brutal. This … Continue reading →

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Does The World Really Need “A Planet of the Apes” prequel?

Posted on June 15, 2011 by jlmicek

If, like me, you loved the original “Planet of the Apes” series because it was equal parts 1960s cheeseball science-fiction and astute social commentary on the Civil Rights era, you’re probably shaking your head at the news that the films … Continue reading →

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