‘The Flickcast’ Weekly News Wrapup

Here’s a few of the stories from the worlds of movies, television, comic books and geek that caught our eye this week.

• Some geeks got a surprise screening of JJ Abrams new Star Trek film.

• iO9 gives you everything you need to know about the season finale of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

• Jackie Earl Haley will be the next Freddy Kruger in the remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street.

• Al Pacino will be the next Napoleon. No short jokes please.

• IGN gives you the complete guide to Wolverine’s past. Just in time for the movie, which opens this Summer.

• Speaking of Wolverine, according to TorrentFreak, the leaked workprint of the film has been downloaded over a million times.

• Mike Judge brings you a trailer for his new film Extract.

• FSR brings us a trailer for the Sam Rockwell starrer Moon, which is directed by Duncan Jones (aka David Bowie’s son).

• Disney is reportedly spending $300 Million on the new Tron movie.

• According to Variety, Gerard Way’s Umbrella Academy got optioned.

• Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse may or may not be canceled.

• And last, but certainly not least, Megan Fox wants to be know for her acting. Sure, why not? It’s Friday so anythings possible.

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