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Cult horror director to make mysterious new space movie

Juan Antonio Bayona, director of The Impossible and the 2007 horror hit The Orphanage, has signed on to direct Warner Bros.’ untitled new sci-fi flick. Details are scarce, other than it’ll be written by Eric Roth, who wrote the scripts for Forrest Gump and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, and produced by Kevin McCormick, who…

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Watch Siskel and Ebert battle a snooty Star Wars-hating film critic back in 1983

For all the millions of dollars the original Star Wars trilogy made in the late-’70s and early-’80s, not everyone was enamored with A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Among those haters was film critic John Simon, who took to Ted Koppel’s Nightline to spew his disdain and hate all…

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Brad Bird’s 1952 movie has officially been renamed Tomorrowland

Attention! Attention! Disney has just announced that Brad Bird and Damon Lindelof’s much anticipated and very very secret Disney movie, known as 1952 and inspired by a box of Disney junk, has been renamed Tomorrowland. Disney fans may recognize the name as one of the five themed areas that make up the Disney theme parks.…

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The 10 Most Badass Cartoon Heroines of the ‘80s

There was a phrase used in the 1980s for the intangible barrier that prevented women (and minorities) from reaching the upper echelons of corporate America: “the glass ceiling.” But while real women were unfortunately battling for the positions of power they deserved, cartoon women were breaking the glass ceiling and bursting through, standing equal to…

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The history of Bioshock Infinite, in convenient 1960s school filmstrip form

We know our sister site Kotaku does the video game coverage, but Bioshock Infinite — with its floating city, early 1910s setting, and blimp-punk aesthetic — just appeals to us for some reason. As does this newest trailer, which takes a look at the history of the city of Columbia as if it was one…

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The deleted Blade Runner scene you never knew you missed is here (kinda)

Anyone who’s seen Blade Runner — which should be all of you, by god — should remember the scene where Deckard goes backstage at a night club to interview the exotic dancer Zhora, who comes in with the synthetic snake she just used in her dance. The dance itself was never filmed… until now. Actress…

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Do you want a documentary about Tim Burton and Nic Cage’s insane Superman Lives movie? (Yes, yes you do)

That small piggybank of change you’ve been setting aside for the next awesome Kickstarter project you hear about? Bust that bad boy open. Director, editor and Adult Swim all-star Jon Schnepp wants to make a documentary about Superman Lives, the absolutely insane, doomed Superman movie Tim Burton was set to make in the ’90s starring…

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Listen to Edward James Olmos awesomely perform the original Battlestar Galactica‘s closing narration

One thing show creator Ron Moore didn’t bring over from the original Battlestar Galactica TV series to his critically acclaimed Syfy remake was the show’s original ending narration. But clearly at one point he was thinking about including it, because the By Your Command Facebook page dug up this recording of Edward James Olmos, who…

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All the Game of Thrones Fan Theories You Absolutely Need to Know

If there’s two things fans of the A Song of Ice and Fire book series can agree on, it’s that 1) author George R.R. Martin is weaving an incredibly dense tale where far more happens (and has happened) than what’s just on the page, and 2) that no character is safe from GRRM’s murderous pen.…

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Warner Bros. pretends they’re going to make a Robotech film again

THR says that commercial director Nic Mathieu is in talks with Warner Bros. to direct the long-gestating (in-development-hell) live-action Robotech film. It would be the first positive movement the film has had in forever, except that: 1) Nic Mathieu’s IMDB page is completely empty, so goodness knows how he’ll handle a feature film; 2) enough…

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Rumor: The Justice League movie snubs Aquaman

The folks at Latino Review have “sources” who have told them the roster for Warner Bros. and DC’s planned Justice League movie will include Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and the Flash. This begs the question: When does a rumor become common sense? Because that’s the most obvious, least imaginative Justice League line-up ever.…

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Christian Bale calls a young cancer patient just to talk about Batman

WARNING: If you are capable of having emotions, the above video will likely make you cry. It’s of 8-year-old leukemia sufferer Zach Guillot, who just happened to receive a lengthy phone call from actor Christian Bale, who wanted to discuss Zach’s favorite superhero, Batman, with him. They compare Bat-costumes, discuss what makes Batman so special,…

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Sundance darling Drake Doremus is looking for sci-fi love in his next indie romance flick

Drake Doremus’ film Like Crazy captured the Sundance Jury Prize in 2011, and his current film, Breathe In, is currently wowing critics and likely to win an award or two when this year’s Sundance festival ends on Sunday. But the bigger news is that Doremus wants to complete his romantic trilogy — consisting of Like…

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To Boldly Go Crazy: The Weird Fan Art Adventures of the Starship Enterprise

When NBC canceled Star Trek in 1969, many fans feared the starship Enterprise’s five-year mission had ended prematurely. But thanks to the books, movies, comics, and all the other official tie-ins, we know Captain Kirk and his crew’s adventures continued — but nowhere have those adventurers been wilder, weirder, and occasionally cuter than in their…

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Here’s your first look at samurai Keanu Reeves in 47 Ronin

Update: Concept posters removed by request of the artist. If you’ve been lying await at night, wondering what on God’s green earth Keanu Reeves might look like as a ghost-hunting samurai in the mostly Japanese film 47 Ronin, congratulations! Thanks to a slew of potential movie posters, you finally have your answer: Qui-Gon Jinn. I…

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G.I. Joe: Retaliation would like to remind you that it’s chock full of ninjas

Now that they’ve converted the film to 3-D and (reportedly) increased its Channing Tatum levels, Paramount needs to remind people that the G.I. Joe movie sequel Retaliation is actually coming out on March 29th (unless they decide to postpone it again at the last second). Step one: 1) this new trailer, full of new footage…

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This robot suit rampage is so awesome you’ll almost forgive it for being a dubstep music video

Yeah, yeah. You hate dubstep. We know. But two things: 1) this isn’t just dubstep, it’s chiptunes dubstep, and it’s actually pretty good, and 2) if you don’t watch this music video by Xilent — titled “Boss Wave” — you’re robbing yourself of an opportunity to see a particularly fantastic video of a guy in…

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Doctor Who returns on March 30th, set your TARDISes accordingly

The BBC just announced that the second half of Doctor Who season seven will return on Saturday, March 30th, 2013. Since BBC America has aired Who on the same day as the original British broadcast for the past couple of years, I think we can safely assume that the premiere date probably holds true for…

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The Semi-Definitive Algorithm to Why Nerds Freak Out About Things

In this week’s “Postal Apocalypse,” we’re talking the Fringe finale, Dragonball Z, Jimmy Olsen’s potential sex change, and, of course, more apocalyptic advice. Also, I’ve tried to create the grand unified theory of why (and how much) nerds get upset regarding changes to their favorite characters and franchises. As always, please email your questions to…

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New Ultramarines trailer promises the Warhammer 40K movie is finally hitting the ground

Ultramarines, the CG Warhammer 40K movie, was supposed to come to Blu-ray and DVD back in 2010. It didn’t. But if you’ve been patiently waiting for your chance to see the Ultima Squad fight the Black Legion Chaos Space Marines — or even if that sentence makes any sense to you — good news, as…

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Cult horror director to make mysterious new space movie

Watch Siskel and Ebert battle a snooty Star Wars-hating film critic back in 1983

Brad Bird’s 1952 movie has officially been renamed Tomorrowland

The 10 Most Badass Cartoon Heroines of the ‘80s

The history of Bioshock Infinite, in convenient 1960s school filmstrip form

The deleted Blade Runner scene you never knew you missed is here (kinda)

Do you want a documentary about Tim Burton and Nic Cage’s insane Superman Lives movie? (Yes, yes you do)

Listen to Edward James Olmos awesomely perform the original Battlestar Galactica‘s closing narration

All the Game of Thrones Fan Theories You Absolutely Need to Know

Warner Bros. pretends they’re going to make a Robotech film again

Rumor: The Justice League movie snubs Aquaman

Christian Bale calls a young cancer patient just to talk about Batman

Sundance darling Drake Doremus is looking for sci-fi love in his next indie romance flick

To Boldly Go Crazy: The Weird Fan Art Adventures of the Starship Enterprise

Here’s your first look at samurai Keanu Reeves in 47 Ronin

G.I. Joe: Retaliation would like to remind you that it’s chock full of ninjas

This robot suit rampage is so awesome you’ll almost forgive it for being a dubstep music video

Doctor Who returns on March 30th, set your TARDISes accordingly

The Semi-Definitive Algorithm to Why Nerds Freak Out About Things

New Ultramarines trailer promises the Warhammer 40K movie is finally hitting the ground

Avast Premium Isn’t Flashy — But It Might Be the Smartest Cheap Antivirus Right Now

Data Centers Create Heat Islands Stretching 6 Miles, Study Finds

Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire Edition Smartwatch at 41% Off Is Flying Off the Shelves on Amazon

Aragorn Is Officially Being Recast For ‘The Hunt for Gollum’

DJI Slashes $500 Off the Mini 5 Pro Fly More Drone After Avata 360 Launch, Bundled With RC 2, Batteries, and More

Artemis 2 Day 3: Follow the Mission With Our Live Updates 🔴

Illumination Is Officially Learning Nothing

Good News for Nintendo Switch Users, This 45W Charger With Cable Just Hits Its Lowest Price on Amazon

Apple MagSafe Duo Charger Gets 42% Off, Finally Worth It for iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch Users

Oscar Isaac Did ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ to Work With Top Tier Actors—Instead, He Got a Cooling Tent

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

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MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life