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This edited version of Star Wars includes all its influences

Michael Heilemann made a visually annotated version of Star Wars—and a much-deeper text commentary—attaching footage from other films and series that he believes influenced George Lucas’ space opera. Some of them are well documented, some may surprise you, yet others feel too much like wishful thinking. While some of the visual references are interesting, they…

This Blade Runner Art Show Will Hold You Over Until the Sequel

Not long ago we covered an Indiegogo venture that was too good an idea not to let the world know. Six months later Moments Lost: A Blade Runner Tribute has come to complete fruition and it brought some really succulent Blade Runner fanfiction along with it. https://gizmodo.com/moments-lost-a-blade-runner-tribute-thats-more-than-a-1461538176 On display starting at 7PM on May 31st…

An Amazing Version Of Star Wars Made From Everything That Inspired It

What if someone remade Star Wars using only the film of the old movies, serials and TV shows that influenced George Lucas’ creative vision? Squarespace’s Michael Hellman has done just that, replacing Lucas’ footage with the original works — and, often specific scenes — that inspired it. This is still an early version — Hellmann…

Josh Brolin Cast As Thanos In Guardians of the Galaxy ​

Ever since his big, purple mug popped up at the end of The Avengers, we’ve been speculating about who will play Marvel’s ultimate big bad, Thanos. And now we know. Josh Brolin has been cast as the Mad Titan. Latino Review broke the news that Brolin has been officially cast in the role of Thanos…

Meet The Three Directors Who May Take Edgar Wright’s Place On Ant-Man

We know that Guardians of the Galaxy’s James Gunn isn’t in danger of directing Marvel’s superhero comedy Ant-Man, But now there are three names being bandied about: We’re the Millers’ Rawson Marshall Thurber, Zombieland’s Ruben Fleischer, and Anchorman’s Adam McKay. Here’s what The Hollywood Reporter has to say: Sources say Rawson Marshall Thurber, Adam McKay…

The Newest Dragon Ball Z Movie Is Coming To The U.S. In August

More than a year after its release, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of the Gods is finally coming to the U.S. And better yet, it’s coming to us like never before — in theaters. This should be exciting news to U.S. anime fans, if only because we rarely get to see anime on the silver screen.…

Maleficent Isn’t A Good Movie, But I Love It Anyway

There are plenty of problems with Disney’s Maleficence. The pacing. The tone. The CG overload. The weak humor. The tortured backstory. The lack of any real connection to Sleeping Beauty. But you know what? I love this movie. I’m going to buy the DVD and watch it over and over. Minor spoilers ahead… So here’s…

New Planet Of The Apes Trailer Shows The Apes’ New Home

A brand new international trailer has been released for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, and with it is a bunch of new footage including the first time we see the ape law “Ape shall not kill Ape.” Looks like they learned how to write! The more we see from this movie, the more…

God Does Not Want Nic Cage In The First Left Behind Trailer

What kind of cruel God would bring forth The Rapture but not call master thespian Nic Cage to his divine bosom? The God of the big-time Hollywood remake of Kirk Cameron’s Left Behind movie, that’s who. Check out the first trailer! Hey, God? I don’t want to tell you your business or anything, but even…

Star Wars Macarons Prove the Force is Delicious

Mike of Semi-Sweet Designs didn’t just make these delicious treats for Star Wars Day, he also helpfully included recipes. Definitely head over to his post to learn how to make these delicious treats for yourself. Below are photos of the chocolate Chewbacca macarons, vanilla R2-D2s, and lemon and vanilla Death Stars.

Roland Emmerich Is Rebooting Stargate With A New Movie Trilogy

It looks like Stargate is about to lose its status as one of the major movie franchises that have never been rebooted. Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin are officially returning to the world of Stargate with a “re-imagined” trilogy of films. According to Deadline, MGM and Warner Bros. have announced that Emmerich will be directing…

What’s The Most Bleak And Misanthropic Series Of All Time?

Plenty of science fiction and fantasy series have dark themes or gritty settings — but they still offer plenty of hope for the human condition here and there. But what’s the most misanthropic series, with the grimmest view of human nature, you’ve ever come across? Please include a book cover, photo, poster or clip for…

James McAvoy Won’t Do Star Trek Impressions For Patrick Stewart

Watching Michael Fassbender And James McAvoy do impressions of their future selves in the X-Men movies right in front of the magnificent actors who play said future selves, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, is WONDERFUL. The best part is when Patrick Stewart tells McAvoy to say “Space…”— implying that he should do the introduction to…

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The Book of Life Trailer Is So Beautiful It Will Give You Goosebumps

Wow. The Book of Life trailer is beautiful. It’s absolutely stunning. We knew this movie was going to be good-looking, but—wow oh wow—does this trailer give us chills. Cannot wait. Directed by Jorge Gutierrez and produced by Guillermo del Toro, we cannot get over this amazing Day of the Dead aesthetic and gorgeous imagery. This…

Earth To Echo Trailer Finally Reveals Its Adorable Alien Invader

We’ve been excited by the Spielberg-channeling, alien wonder movie Earth to Echo for sometime now, but we’ve never seen the alien before! And now you can too, because this new trailer has revealed Echo, in all his tiny wonder. This is your classic family friendly alien movie. It’s even got a plot where all the…

Independence Day 2 Still Happening, But Getting A Rewrite

Roland Emmerich has not yet given up on his dream to shoot an Independence Day sequel, now with DOUBLE the alien punching. But first, the script to the sequel has to undergo a complete rewrite. Deadline is reporting that ID2, which was allegedly scheduled for a July 1st, 2016 release date, is getting a total…

The Director Of Jurassic World Reveals The Movie’s Real Plot

That supposed leaked plot summary of the upcoming Jurassic World movie? Turns out it was only partially right. Forced to clarify the details, director Colin Trevorrow explained the true synopsis — and it still sounds pretty awesome. Talking to /Film, Trevorrow begrudgingly explained: Yes. Jurassic World takes place in a fully functional park on Isla…

The Many Easter Eggs Of X-Men: Days Of Future Past Revealed

Most X-Fans will likely know most of the trivia and comic references that packed Days of Future Past, but this six-minute video still probably has a few you missed. For instance, the deleted Rogue scene it describes sounds pretty great — I’m kind of sad it wasn’t included. I bet Anna Paquin is, too. Although…

Isa Looks Way More Ambitious Than Your Average Syfy Movie

Syfy is best known for showing original films like Mansquito, Sharktopus and Sharknado… so it’s kind of an odd surprise to see the trailer for Isa, a dreamlike and tense movie airing on Syfy on June 11. In which a girl seems to have a mysterious brain implant and she can make things… happen. Isa…