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The Directors and Star Explain the Heart and Soul of The Boxtrolls

The Boxtrolls is rapidly becoming one of the best looking and funniest films of this year. But when we spoke to star Isaac Hempstead-Wright and directors Graham Annable and Anthony Stacchi, all insisted that the look and the humor was secondary to the film’s commitment to telling an emotionally true story. First we spoke with…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta

And Now, The Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer in LEGO

We’re into the last push of promotion for Guardians of the Galaxy, and just when we thought there couldn’t be anymore, we have this: the LEGO trailer. Made by Forrest Whaley, and sanctioned by Disney, the first thing you notice is that it’s essentially a shot-for-shot remake of some scenes from the real trailers. The…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta

Comic-Con Wrap-Up: The Shiniest Things We Saw In San Diego!

Comic-Con 2014 was chock full of amazing costumes, cool art, mind-blowing TV pilots and fascinating encounters. Because even a weak Comic-Con is better than most other events. Here’s our complete roundup of all the most incredible things we saw last weekend. Superheroes As usual, Comic-Con was full of amazing superheroes. Including a glimpse at Avengers:…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

Into The Woods Images Show Disney’s Very Different Movie Recreation

We’re still not super sold on Disney’s Into the Woods movie adaptation, especially after the tragic news about all the massive cuts the movie sustained. But the Baker and the Baker’s wife both look great. What do you think? Thanks to People, we now have a few glimpses of Disney’s Into The Woods — and…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Who Started As A Love Interest, But Then Became A Fully Fledged Hero?

Heroes need sidekicks, enemies and mentors — but most of all, every hero needs a love interest. And sometimes, the love interest helps out here and there. But which love interest shook off that role and managed to become a completely formidable hero in her or his own right? Please include a picture, book cover,…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

How A 1980s Walkman Changed Guardians of the Galaxy Completely

The most important game-changing character in Guardians of the Galaxy isn’t Peter Quill, and it isn’t Rocket Raccoon. It’s a 1980s Walkman. Find out for yourself how this obsolete gadget is the heart of the movie. Spoilers ahead… In our exclusive interview with executive film producer and president of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige, we found…

Movies Meredith Woerner

The 13 Greatest Science Fiction Comedies Of All Time

On Friday, Guardians of the Galaxy hits theaters, with its unique blend of space-opera and insane comedy. Which classic films must Guardians defeat to take its place among the greatest science fiction comedies? Here are the 13 greatest (live-action) science fiction comedies of all time. 13. Mystery Men The Particulars: The film flopped on its…

Movies Alasdair Wilkins and Charlie Jane Anders

Insane Star Wars Rumor Du Jour: Wrestler To Play Vader in Ep. VII

The Irish Mirror newspaper has reported that WWE wrestler Sheamus will be playing Darth Vader in Episode VII. … THE HELL?! As evidence, the Mirror notes that Sheamus is currently in Ireland, where the movie is being shot. Additionally, Sheamus has actually worn the Vader costume before, for “various Star Wars promotional tours.” The Mirror…

Movies Rob Bricken

Behold The Official Deadpool Movie Test Footage In Hi-Res Here!

Authentic! Approved! Non-bootlegged! If you didn’t get to see the test footage of a Ryan Reynolds-voiced, potentially all-CG version of the Merc with a Mouth earlier this week — or even if you did, and want to see it the way it ought to be seen — watch it here, now. I say again: It’s…

Movies Rob Bricken

A Dragonriders Of Pern Movie May Finally Happen!

Warner Bros. has optioned Dragonriders Of Pern. With The Dark Knight series done, Harry Potter over, and The Hobbit winding down, it’s only natural for Warner Bros. to be searching for the next big franchise. Cross every single finger you have for this one, people. Warner Bros. has a proven track record with book-to-film adaptations,…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Someone Needs To Make All These Fake Movies For Real

Whether tapping into the Hulk’s sensitive side or taking the epic battle of Superman and Batman to the venue that it was always meant to end in (small claims court), the fact that these movies don’t really exist will never stop making us sad. Fortunately, we’ve at least got the posters. Top image: The Incredible…

Movies Ria Misra

The Worst Badvertising and Best Radvertising of Comic-Con 2014

The bigger Comic-Con gets, the more the marketing madness spreads across San Diego. And this year, the advertising was everywhere. Some good, some pretty terrible. So we picked through the swag and the interactive experiences, to find the very best and the very worst of Comic-Con advertising. Badvertising: Graphic Anti-SeaWorld Comic Ad Peta uses a…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Which Character Was Supposed To Be Badass, But Ended Up Being Just Ass?

Sometimes, when it comes to making everybody think a character is supercool, less is more. Overkill just feels like overcompensation. And sometimes, creators spend so much time making a character cool on the surface, they forget to work on the other stuff. But which supposedly badass character fell the flattest? Please include a picture, clip,…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

The Photoshop Party Is Here To Save The Movies From Themselves

You’ve got Photoshop, an idea about how to fix a movie, and the absolute certainty that it’s time to combine the two. Let’s do this thing. Show us the imaginary movies that would have been way better than the originals, whether you want to give every movie the Loki cameo it deserves, do a noir…

Movies Ria Misra

You May Not Have to Wait 30 Years For The Next Mad Max Movie

The unbelievably good-looking Mad Max: Fury Road is set to premiere on May 15th, 2015. The last Mad Max movie before that was Beyond Thunderdome, released in 1985. That’s a long time! The good news is if Fury Road does well, director George Miller says the sequel is already written. Miller’s original plan was to…

Movies Rob Bricken

Chris Pratt Stops an Interview to Show Off His French-Braiding Skills

Here are the pros and cons for this video: Pro – Chris Pratt continues his charm offensive and proves he is a treasure of a human being. Con – Entertainment Tonight is still having trouble figuring out what do with Guardians of the Galaxy. https://gizmodo.com/entertainment-tonight-has-figured-out-the-secret-to-gua-1596315513 Seriously, they give up talking about Guardians really quickly and…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta

New King Kong Movie Skull Island Gets Ready For 2016

On Saturday, Legendary announced a new King Kong movie called Skull Island. At the time, that was all we knew. But now, it looks like the studio isn’t going to waste any time getting this out there. https://gizmodo.com/holy-shit-we-just-saw-a-teaser-for-a-new-king-kong-mov-1611456986 When Legendary announced Godzilla at Comic-Con, it was two years before we actually got the movie. And…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta

Who’s The Greatest Hero Who Wins Using Brains Instead Of Violence?

Everybody loves an action hero. But there’s something immensely satisfying about a hero who doesn’t carry a gun, or punch a motorcycle while kicking an explosion. Sometimes the best heroes use intellect instead of action — but who’s the best thoughtful hero of all time? Please include a picture, poster or clip depicting your favorite…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

43 Eye-Popping Trailer Screenshots Reveal Tons About Max Mad: Fury Road

We saw the blisteringly intense Mad Max: Fury Road trailer, and now we’ve broken it down for you piece-by-piece. Let’s see what we can find hidden in every frame. https://gizmodo.com/heres-the-first-max-max-trailer-and-it-will-make-you-a-1611701107 As we hear staticky reports on the radio about wars over water and gasoline, Max gazes out on the desolate landscape, steps on an innocent,…

Movies Annalee Newitz

Quentin Tarantino’s Science Fiction Movie Could Be Seriously Weird

He had a bad zombie trip in Planet Terror (pictured above), but Quentin Tarantino has never directed a straight-up science fiction movie before. But that might be about to change. He told Comic-Con he’s working on something. According to The Playlist, Tarantino was asked at the Django Unchained/Zorro panel whether he’d ever make a science…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

The Directors and Star Explain the Heart and Soul of The Boxtrolls

And Now, The Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer in LEGO

Comic-Con Wrap-Up: The Shiniest Things We Saw In San Diego!

Into The Woods Images Show Disney’s Very Different Movie Recreation

Who Started As A Love Interest, But Then Became A Fully Fledged Hero?

How A 1980s Walkman Changed Guardians of the Galaxy Completely

The 13 Greatest Science Fiction Comedies Of All Time

Insane Star Wars Rumor Du Jour: Wrestler To Play Vader in Ep. VII

Behold The Official Deadpool Movie Test Footage In Hi-Res Here!

A Dragonriders Of Pern Movie May Finally Happen!

Someone Needs To Make All These Fake Movies For Real

The Worst Badvertising and Best Radvertising of Comic-Con 2014

Which Character Was Supposed To Be Badass, But Ended Up Being Just Ass?

The Photoshop Party Is Here To Save The Movies From Themselves

You May Not Have to Wait 30 Years For The Next Mad Max Movie

Chris Pratt Stops an Interview to Show Off His French-Braiding Skills

New King Kong Movie Skull Island Gets Ready For 2016

Who’s The Greatest Hero Who Wins Using Brains Instead Of Violence?

43 Eye-Popping Trailer Screenshots Reveal Tons About Max Mad: Fury Road

Quentin Tarantino’s Science Fiction Movie Could Be Seriously Weird

NASA Rover Finds Glowing, Ruby-Like Crystals on Mars for the First Time

Anker Prime Docking Station Hits Its Lowest Price as Amazon’s Spring Sale Winds Down (14 Ports With 160W Output)

Google TV Streamer 4K Drops to an All-Time Low, Final Hours in Amazon Spring Sale to Turn Any TV Smart on a Budget

The New ‘Masters of the Universe’ Trailer Brings Eternia to Life

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

UGREEN Bluetooth Tracker 4-Pack Now Just $7 Each With iOS and Android Support, While AirTag Stays at Full Price

Trump Posts Concept Art of His Presidential Library, and It’s AI Slop

Forget Tower Desktop, GMKtec Mini PC Drops to a Record Low as Amazon Clears Out Final Spring Sale Stock

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

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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

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