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The Dead Snow 2 trailer proves you can’t keep a Nazi Zombie down

Yes, everyone’s favorite Norwegian Nazi-zombie-sploitation film is back with a sequel subtitled Red Vs. Dead. Alas, this apparently won’t be about zombie Stalin-era Soviet Communist zombies (sigh). Dead Snow 2 picks up right where the first movie ends, and features the return of the aforementioned Nazi zombies. However, apparently Freaks and Geeks’ Martin Starr is…

Martin Scorsese’s Hugo is free on iTunes today as part of its 12 Days of Gifts promo. That’s pretty great!

Here is Stephen Colbert’s cameo in The Desolation of Smaug

Did you miss satirical news pundit Stephen Colbert’s brief appearance in the new Hobbit movie? Some eagle-eyed viewers have spotted the Tolkien superfan’s face in Lake-town. imgur user leonis89 uploaded this gif, along with Colbert’s appearance on David Letterman saying that he and his family appear in the current installment of The Hobbit in Lake-town.…

This musical reprise could have made Frozen even better

As heartfelt as Frozen’s climax was, the movie musical could have benefited from a brief reprise of the song “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” at a key moment. So one fan wrote the lyrics to a reprise and another gave it voice. Spoilers below. Over at Musical Catbug, phananigans wrote a reprise of…

Sounds like Elizabeth director Shekhar Kapur is still working on his long-delayed epic about water wars in the year 2040, Paani. Let’s hope it actually happens.

Who’s the most badass senior citizen in science fiction or fantasy?

It’s easy to come up with a list of the greatest teenage heroes in genre fiction. But what about the older generation? Which elder hero kicks the most ass in any universe? https://gizmodo.com/the-very-best-teen-heroes-in-science-fiction-and-fantas-452442698 Please include a picture or clip of your favorite older hero. And please mention his/her name and where he/she comes from. Thanks!…

Benedict Cumberbatch as Alan Turing, the Father of Computer Science

The first official image from The Imitation Game has been released, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as computer scientist, mathematician, and father of artificial intelligence Alan Turing. https://gizmodo.com/the-greatest-fictional-versions-of-alan-turing-1472836357 The movie is set during World War II, when Turing helped crack the Enigma code. A discovery which greatly impacted the length of conflict. This image which was released…

45 Behind-the-Scenes Back to the Future images may teach you something

Every time we re-watch Back to the Future we pick up on something we missed before. This movie trilogy is a multi-layered wonder, and nothing better dissects the insane attention to detail than this crop of behind the scenes images. Seriously did you ever realize that the ice cream store from the future was actually…

Google Play’s Giving Away Yeezus And Much More For Free

Google Play is celebrating the end of 2013 by giving away a bunch of free stuff — including Kanye’s latest album Yeezus and CHVRCHES’ The Bones of What You Believe. Along with the free albums, Google Play Music has a bunch of free “best of 2013” singles and free favorite songs that didn’t necessarily come…

The Lion King remade with KITTENS!!!!!

Disney’s Lion King movie remade entirely with BABY KITTIES. We did not think it was possible for animated cats to get any cuter. It is. Video created by The Pet Collective.

What’s the most revolting TV show, book or movie you’ve ever seen?

The flipside of a sense of wonder is often a sense of total disgust and revulsion, when you see just how gross and awful things can be. But which science fiction, fantasy or horror story has grossed you out the most? Please include a (work-safe) picture or clip of this revolting spectacle. And let us…

Everyone needs to watch this impossibly funny movie trailer right now

Wolf of Wall Street? Meh. American Hustle? Please. Anchorman 2? Tired. The Hobbit? I dare you. None of those movies in theaters right now compare to the epic awesomeness that is Kung Fury. Never heard of it? It’s okay. Just watch the trailer. It combines all the cheesy glory of 80’s cop movies with Kung…

The Greatest Breakout Stars of 2013

2013 is almost over — but before we say goodbye lets say thank you to the people who made this year the best year. Seriously, without this list of breakout actors and brand new faces we would be lost, bored, or have nothing to GIF. Here is our complete list of the best breakout stars…

We could have had a Silver Surfer film scored by Paul McCartney

You may already know that a Silver Surfer film nearly got made in 1980, starring producer Lee Kramer’s girlfriend Olivia Newton-John. But did you know that Paul McCartney was approached to do the soundtrack, and was seriously interested? https://gizmodo.com/concept-art-from-the-silver-surfer-rock-opera-movie-tha-5937711 McCartney, of course, is a comics fan who wrote a song about Magneto, Titanium Man and…

All the World’s a Soundstage: In Praise of Studio-Bound Alien Worlds

Quick, what’s the first thing you noticed about the planet we visited in last night’s Doctor Who special? That’s right: It was a soundstage.* None of Matt Smith’s final hour was filmed in a real location. Alien worlds used to be filmed in the studio more often — here’s why we miss visiting Planet Soundstage.…

Your Afternoon Soundtrack: 10 Minutes of the Pacific Rim Theme

It’s the main theme, extended to 10 minutes long. Fact: Anything you do while listening to this will seem 1000 percent more heroic. [via JeffFromAbove]

The Most Awesome Moments from Krrish 3, The Bollywood Superhero Classic

We’ve had a lot of superhero films this year — but a strong candidate for the year’s wildest superheroic ride might be Krrish 3, the Bollywood extravaganza featuring ice-cream-stealing mutants, face-melting kisses, and much much more. We’ve screencapped the best bits. Warning: Major Spoilers for Krrish 3 ahead… So Krrish 3 is maybe not quite…

What’s the most pointless self-sacrifice of all time?

Sometimes, a hero has to give his or her life for a greater cause. And sometimes, a hero’s sacrifice is utterly pointless and in vain. What’s the most utterly pointless self-sacrifice of all time? Please include a picture or clip of this needless moment of self-abnegation. And let us know the title of the movie,…

Keanu Reeves’ new movie has 47 problems, but the Ronin ain’t one

Nobody was expecting the new 47 Ronin movie to be good — its long delays and problems have become legend — but it’s bad in a particularly depressing way. This is a film that’s not only boring and campy, but also kind of nonsensical, turning a classic story of revenge and loyalty into a stew…

The Reason Why So Many Movies Seem So Similar

Today, we looked at the argument for smaller, quieter movies — and got some thoughts from inside the writer’s room on just why we see the movies that we do. https://gizmodo.com/why-does-every-story-have-to-be-an-earth-shattering-epi-1488997567 Commenter SteveTheCreep shared these thoughts on how the process impacts his own screenwriting: I can tell you why: development executives. 2013 was the year…