Byzantium

This week’s DVD and Blu-ray releases: Pixar’s Monsters University, the unofficial True Grit sequel R.I.P.D., and Neil Jordan’s excellent vampire film Byzantium, starring Gemma Arterton and Saoirse Ronan.

Byzantium explores what vampirism would actually be like

Forget superpowers and sparkly weddings and crazy dirt sex. The vampires in Neil Jordan’s quiet, subversively funny new movie Byzantium are dealing with real problems. Like how to kill, but maintain your moral code. And how to live apart from your mother after 200 years. This is the smartest and most rewarding vampire movie of…

Interview with a Vampire director explains how to reinvent vampires

Neil Jordan, director of Interview with a Vampire and Michael Collins, has returned to vampires at last, with Byzantium. Starring a mother-daughter pair of troubled vampires, this movie is everything the supernatural world has been missing for so long. We asked Jordan for the secret to a compelling vampire story, and he told us everything.…

Free Screening of Neil Jordan’s New Vampire Movie Byzantium

If you’re in San Francisco — or feel like making a road trip — you can be among the first to see Byzantium, the new vampire movie from Neil Jordan. It stars Saoirse Ronan and Gemma Arterton as two vampires who come to a coastal town, unleashing mayhem and bloody confusion. The screening is this…

Byzantium trailer channels that old Interview with A Vampire feeling

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a vampire movie with complicated monster hierarchies, gorgeous period-piece costumes and bittersweet relationships. But Neil Jordan (writer of High Spirits and director of The Crying Game) is channeling that old Anne Rice feeling. Let’s hope it works. This movie stars the gorgeous Saoirse Ronan and Gemma Arterton…

Summer Movie Preview: 34 Movies To Watch Out For

Will this be the summer that all your favorite icons reach their true potential for greatness on the big screen? Or will all your favorite characters be stuck in generic tentpole films about angst and terrorism? We’ll find out soon! Here’s the complete guide to this summer’s science fiction, fantasy and comic book films. Top…

Mother/daughter vampire duo has a bloody bond in new Byzantium trailer

We’ve seen more than our share of vampire romances, but the passionate relationship at the center of Neil Jordan’s Byzantium is not between lovers, but between a 200-year-old vampire and her bloodsucking mother. Much like the first trailer, this trailer explores the relationship between Eleanor (Saoirse Ronan) and her mother Clara (Gemma Arterton), but gives…

First Doctor Who Set Photo of Matt Smith and David Tennant Together!

The Tenth and Eleventh Doctors officially share a scene in the 50th Anniversary special, in their first ever set photo together — plus a classic Who writer hints at more iconic monsters in the special! Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Transformers 4 will take over the Midwest this summer. Spoilers from here on out!…

George R.R. Martin confirms a fan favorite character won’t appear on Game of Thrones!

Check out a new teaser and official description for Man of Steel. Another returning character is confirmed for Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary special. Plus tons of spoilers for what’s ahead on Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, The Vampire Diaries, and more! Spoilers from here on out! Top image from Game of Thrones. Man of…

How does War Machine help save the day in Iron Man 3? Plus a truly unexpected guest star for Doctor Who!

Seriously, Doctor Who’s midseason premiere might feature a very surprising returning character. Captain America: The Winter Soldier adds to its cast, while a Star Wars and Alien alum joins the design team for Guardians of the Galaxy. Check out tons of new videos for Game of Thrones, Iron Man 3, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and much…

Gemma Arterton trades hunting witches for vacationing with vampires in Byzantium

We’ve already talked about Byzantium as one of the most promising flicks of the year, thanks to the lovely Gemma Arterton, who takes a more dramatic look at the world of the supernatural than she did in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, as well as director Neil Jordan, who returns to the world of sexy…

First bloody clip from Saoirse Ronan’s vampire movie Byzantium is haunting

We’re exceptionally excited to see the first ever clip from director Neil Jordan’s (High Spirits, Interview with the Vampire) return to the vampire genre, Byzantium. The film stars the insanely gorgeous Gemma Arterton and she-with-the-eyes-that-haunt, Saoirse Ronan. Both will be playing vampires. Heck yeah! Here’s the first clip. Byzantium is making its debut at the…

How soon will we see Jeremy Renner play Hawkeye again? And will Jurassic Park 4 feature “weaponized dinosaurs”?

Matt Smith offers a joyous preview of Doctor Who’s new season. Director Len Wiseman explains his editing process for Total Recall. Plus Frankenweenie character posters, American Horror Story and Once Upon a Time casting updates, and more! Spoilers from here on out! Top image from Fringe. The Avengers 2 In case you were wondering, Jeremy…

What do the latest cryptic casting updates for The Dark Knight Rises and Iron Man 3 really mean?

Does a sudden interest in Ant-Man comics mean the movie is at last about to happen? The awesome title of the Doctor Who season premiere is confirmed. Plus updates on Beetlejuice 2 and a pair of British vampire movies! Spoilers from here on out! Top image from The Dark Knight Rises. The Dark Knight Rises…

Joseph Gordon-Levitt reveals why his time-travel epic Looper really will be the most awesome thing ever!

An Avengers toy gives us our best look yet at the movie’s mysterious army. There are new clips from Battleship and the brand new Batman cartoon. Barry Sonnenfeld talks time travel in Men in Black 3, and his Dinosaurs vs. Aliens project with Grant Morrison. James Cameron still vows to make his Battle Angel movie.…

Michael Shannon reveals a line of dialogue from Man of Steel. Plus Benedict Cumberbatch talks the Star Trek sequel!

Director Timur Bekmambetov and star Benjamin Walker discuss Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Vin Diesel releases two more Riddick photos. A Breaking Bad actor joins J.J. Abrams’s latest pilot Revolution. Plus the latest news on Awake and Once upon a Time! Spoilers from here on out! Top image from Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Man of Steel…

Has Steven Moffat cryptically revealed the next Doctor Who companion?

It looks as though Doctor Who could be signing up a new companion next fall. Executive producer Steven Moffat may just have pointed us towards her – and it’s someone we’ve seen before on the show! Joss Whedon reveals just why The Avengers revolves around Captain America. The Star Trek sequel begins production, and the…

Steven Moffat reveals the bold new direction of Doctor Who‘s next season!

Christopher Nolan explains the reason for The Dark Knight Rises’ surprising timeframe. A new Amazing Spider-Man set video seems to reimagine one of Spidey’s darkest moments. And has Thor 2 found its director? Spoilers from here on out! Top image from Doctor Who. The Dark Knight Rises Christopher Nolan reveals the eight year time jump…

A beloved Supernatural character will return. Plus Michael Bay might really be doing Transformers 4!

Cobie Smulders reveals a seemingly unexpected detail about her Avengers character. Matt Smith talks the Doctor Who Christmas special. After Earth and The Host make some awesome casting additions. Plus why The Darkest Hour isn’t your average alien invasion movie. Spoilers from here on out! Top image from The Hunger Games. The Avengers How I…

Learn more about the army facing The Avengers. Plus tons of World War Z set photos!

Zachary Quinto has a totally off-the-wall speculation about what could happen in the next Star Trek. In the True Blood season finale, Sookie steps up at last. Plus, massive set footage shows the havocWorld War Z will wreak on Philly. Spoilers ahead! Star Trek 2 This is probably just an actor’s speculation, but Zachary Quinto…