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Keanu Reeves could be playing Kaneda in the new live-action Akira

The next bit of heartburn-inducing Akira news has leaked all over the internet. Keanu Reeves is rumored to be tapped for the role of Kaneda. But we’re doubtful that casting Neo can appease people’s concerns about whitewashing. The Hollywood Reporter has announced that, “Reeves has held talks with the studio, with whom he already made…

Movies Meredith Woerner

First image from Aardman Animation’s Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

The studio that brought you Wallace and Gromit and Chicken Run is adapting the popular Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists into a movie due March 30, 2012. And here’s your first look! Hugh Grant headlines an impressive voice cast, which includes Martin Freeman, Jeremy Piven, Salma Hayek, Imelda Staunton and David Tennant. Also coming…

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Full-Length Conan the Barbarian Trailer: Tentacle Monsters and Blood Oaths!

What is cheesiest in life? Watching this brand-spanking-new Conan the Barbarian trailer should give you a pretty good idea. Conan can swing a sword so hard, it makes a giant boulder fly. He can withstand a million arrows. And yes, he can cope with the darkest sorcery, the nastiest dust devils, and what appears to…

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Official Rundown of the 40-plus Hours of Star Wars Blu-ray Extras

The entire Star Wars saga will be released in blu-ray on September 16th, with hours and hours of extra features, classic documentaries, and even pop culture spoofs packed into the discs. We’ve got the entire list right here. Besides the deleted scenes and excellent behind the scenes documentaries there’s over 40 hours of Star Wars…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Win Your Very Own Tauntaun Sleeping Bag

To celebrate Star Wars Day, we’re giving away the best piece of merchandise to come out of George Lucas’ films: the Tauntaun Sleeping Bag! To enter, you just have to show your love and appreciation for all things Tauntaun. Dreamed up by the brilliant folks over at ThinkGeek, the Tauntaun Sleeping Bag is perfect for…

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Loki reveals the comic book shout-outs in Thor, and his plans for The Avengers

We chatted with the God of mischief and pulled apart the many inspirations that were stuffed into that massive horny hat of his, which we WILL be seeing in another movie. Plus what are Loki’s plans for The Avengers? In our exclusive interview with Thor actor Tom Hiddleston, we tried to get behind the madness…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Watch Damon Lindelof’s 10-minute time-travel comedy, Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis

In the 2010 short film Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis, a precocious young boy builds a flatulent time machine. His invention puts him in the crosshairs of the Fourth Reich, and hijinks subsequently ensue. The film was written by Damon Lindelof and directed by Skot Young. A certain Thunder God/Starfleet Dad appears too, masquerading as…

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Terry Pratchett’s Troll Bridge, as it was meant to be seen

Many have loved Terry Pratchett’s short epic “Troll Bridge,” about Cohen the Barbarian, a once-mighty warrior who has become a tottering old man, out of step with the post-barbarian times. Now a group of talented filmmakers want to adapt it. And you can help make their crazy-ass vision a reality! Even Terry Pratchett has given…

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New Green Lantern trailer shows off the Guardians of the Universe

The second Green Lantern trailer is packed with new footage characters and FX shots, including your first taste of Michael Clarke Duncan as the voice of Kilowog, a first look at Angela Bassett playing Dr. Amanda Waller, and the Guardians! Slowly but surely, this movie is starting to gel — we love the super suit…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Happy Star Wars Day: May The 4th Be With You!

It’s Star Wars day! Grab your favorite DIY Cantina cosplay and let your inner Wookiee out! Don’t forget to wish your friends, family and co-workers a happy “May The 4th Be With You.” Images via Unnecessary Umlaut, Wampa Dude Flickr, and WTF Costumes.

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Priest shows how the Catholic Church created a dystopian future

Say what you will about Paul Bettany’s slice-em-up vampire Western Priest, we’re sluts for interesting world-building. And this new trailer has heaps of it. Watch how the Church changed the vampire-besieged world forever! Gotta love the prison cell computer-generated confessional. As long as they keep fleshing out this dark new holy land, we’ll continue to…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Trailer for SyFy’s game adaptation Red Faction: Origins

A couple weeks back we heard that SyFy would be airing a TV movie based on the Red Factions game series in June. And now, here’s the first trailer. Synopsis: Twenty-five years have passed since Alec Mason led the Martian Colonies to freedom and 12 years since vengeful enemies killed his wife, kidnapped his daughter…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

Which summer movie will be this year’s surprise hit?

Every summer, there’s at least one movie underdog that takes audiences by storm. A movie that doesn’t belong to an established series or feature a fan-favorite character, but still wins us over. A hit original amongst sequels and reboots. Which movie do you think will be this summer’s District 9? Note: We were on the…

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Can the first Jack Sparrow clip win back your love for the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise?

Let’s be honest: It’s been a slow and steady decline since the first Pirates of the Caribbean. But the fourth installment is stuffed with mermaids, zombies, Penélope Cruz — and has a distinct lack of whiny lovers. We’ve got the first clip — is Jack back? Here’s another behind-the-scenes look at Ian McShane as Blackbeard,…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Does this Spider-Man set pic show off the new movie’s villain?

We’ve caught our first glimpse of the villain of Marc Webb’s Spider-Man reboot (sort of). While shooting a special scene, one oddly covered extra scurried past photographers hoping to hide his identity. But his eyes reveal his secret. As you can see, the mysterious figure is shrouded in blue with hands in his pockets totally…

Movies Meredith Woerner

10 Terrorism Storylines We Never Want to See Again

The death of Osama bin Laden doesn’t mean the end of terrorism. But it will mean less lazy storytelling about terrorism, for a while at least. Science fiction has always trotted out cliches about terrorists, but especially in the past decade it’s been a go-to plot device for media SF. While some people have offered…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

Sing along with the dark gothic musical “Blood On My Name”

From the same crew that created the astounding short Heartless: The Story of the Tin Man comes Blood On My Name, a dark gothic musical. Watch two men awaken an ancient evil in the wilderness, by singing. https://gizmodo.com/finally-the-giant-squid-movie-you-deserve-5540206 It’s very rare that we run into alternate reality supernatural musicals set in the 1800s — but…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Apollo 18 release date changes yet again — now it’s coming this summer!

Apollo 18, the lunar “found footage” horror film, has changed its release date several times. Originally, it was set to come out in March 2011, to preempt the other “found footage” horror film Area 51. (Which was also delayed.) Then Apollo 18 kept getting pushed back further and further, until it had a release date…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders

Fringe gets apocalyptic, while Syfy has the week’s second best Thor movie!

This week, Fringe season three comes to an explosive end. Adventure Time has an epic two-part story. Pirates attack on Doctor Who! Josh Holloway comes to Community! Lois Lane gets superpowers! But most of all, Thor comes to Syfy! Plus Lady Gaga, real-life megapiranhas, retro torpedos, Ben Edlund directing Supernatural, Bugs Bunny at the DMV,…

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10 minutes of behind-the-scenes Thor footage shows off the Thunder God’s softer side

Watch 10 minutes of the making of Thor, and see exactly why we want to cuddle up to our new blond god. He’s so sassy, and so terribly sweet around Natalie Portman. Watch the slightly spoilery footage now. Watch this particular clip with the Norse God in full Thor attire, cradling Natalie Portmans tiny elbow…

Movies Meredith Woerner

Keanu Reeves could be playing Kaneda in the new live-action Akira

First image from Aardman Animation’s Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!

Full-Length Conan the Barbarian Trailer: Tentacle Monsters and Blood Oaths!

Official Rundown of the 40-plus Hours of Star Wars Blu-ray Extras

Win Your Very Own Tauntaun Sleeping Bag

Loki reveals the comic book shout-outs in Thor, and his plans for The Avengers

Watch Damon Lindelof’s 10-minute time-travel comedy, Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis

Terry Pratchett’s Troll Bridge, as it was meant to be seen

New Green Lantern trailer shows off the Guardians of the Universe

Happy Star Wars Day: May The 4th Be With You!

Priest shows how the Catholic Church created a dystopian future

Trailer for SyFy’s game adaptation Red Faction: Origins

Which summer movie will be this year’s surprise hit?

Can the first Jack Sparrow clip win back your love for the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise?

Does this Spider-Man set pic show off the new movie’s villain?

10 Terrorism Storylines We Never Want to See Again

Sing along with the dark gothic musical “Blood On My Name”

Apollo 18 release date changes yet again — now it’s coming this summer!

Fringe gets apocalyptic, while Syfy has the week’s second best Thor movie!

10 minutes of behind-the-scenes Thor footage shows off the Thunder God’s softer side

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia Adds ‘Succulent Chinese Meal’ Guy

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