Category Archives: Summer Blockbusters

New Dark Knight Set Videos! The Batpod And More.

Posted on October 2, 2011 by jlmicek

Via ComicBookMovie, here’s some new “Dark Knight” set videos from filming in Los Angeles. More as we find ’em.

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“Mortal Kombat” Reboot In The Works.

Posted on October 2, 2011 by jlmicek

Thanks To The Success … … of his “Mortal Kombat: Rebirth” Web short and the ensuing “Mortal Kombat: Legacy,” director Kevin Tancharoen has been tapped by New Line Cinema. to helm a reboot of the video game/film franchise. Nerd Repository … Continue reading →

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So Just What Is ‘Prometheus’ Anyway?

Posted on September 30, 2011 by jlmicek

The Guardian Looks Ahead … … to director Ridley Scott’s Not-An-Aliens Prequel and finds it full of questions. Let’s start with the synopsis, which went public earlier this week: “Ridley Scott, director of Alien and Blade Runner, returns to the … Continue reading →

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The Daily Dark Knight: Nestor Carbonell On His Role In “The Dark Knight Rises.”

Posted on September 30, 2011 by jlmicek

Speaking with Wetpaint, actor Nestor Carbonell, who plays Gotham Mayor Anthony Garcia, had this to say about the latest installment of the Batman saga: “I finished my part in it and I had a great time. I just went back … Continue reading →

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Iron Man 3 To Start Shooting In North Carolina Next June.

Posted on September 30, 2011 by jlmicek

Via NerdRepository, the latest on the new adventures of Old Shellhead: “Just one month after Marvel’s The Avengers hits theaters, director Shane Black will roll camera on Iron Man 3, according to Latino Review and Detroit Free Press. Michigan had … Continue reading →

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“Avengers” On The Cover Of Entertainment Weekly.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by jlmicek

For some, this may be suitable for framing: h/t to Vulture.

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New Avengers Photos Hit The Web.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by jlmicek

So here’s some new Avengers set photos, courtesy of IO9, which reports that there’ll be a rivarly between Captain America and Iron Man. Also, you figure Scarlett Johansson is picturing whoever leaked those photos of her as she shoots those … Continue reading →

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The Daily Dark Knight: Cillian Murphy Back As “Scarecrow?”

Posted on September 29, 2011 by jlmicek

Since I seem to be writing about the new Bat-Flick every day now, it seemed appropriate to give my update a title. So welcome to The Daily Dark Knight. At least once a day, I’ll try to whet your very … Continue reading →

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Lionsgate Acquires Rights To “Dead Island.”

Posted on September 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Lionsgate Studios has acquired the film rights to smash video game “Dead Island,” Nerd Repository reports this morning. Here’s the text of the press release the studio put out yesterday: Santa Monica, CA, September 27, 2011– LIONSGATE® (NYSE: LGF), a … Continue reading →

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Dark Shadows Set Pix Revealed.

Posted on September 27, 2011 by jlmicek

Via ComicBookMovie, here’s a few pix of the Johnny Depp-starring reboot of the 1960s vintage horror soap. The English film mag Empire has a feature on the movie, directed by Tim Burton and set for a May 2012 release. The … Continue reading →

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