Category Archives: Announcements

Javier Bardem Offered the Lead in Ron Howard’s ‘Dark Tower’ Adaptation

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Matt Raub

We all know that sci-fi and fantasy book adaptations are huge right now. Harry Potter just about broke the box office, Twilight is continuing the trend, and Hunger Games is in the process of bringing that even further with another … Continue reading →

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Hunger Games Adaptation Gets A Release Date

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Matt Raub

Not since the first talks of the Twilight adaptation has there been this much chatter about the casting and production of a film. Now, with Suzanne Collins’ Hunger Games, fans everywhere are all salivating (no pun intended) to get more … Continue reading →

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Kevin Smith To Self-Distribute ‘Red State’

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Matt Raub

Kevin Smith can’t seem to get a break. Sure, things were great back when Clerks blew up and his deal with Mirimax helped him form a career. But between his issues with Dogma and the church, getting an audience for … Continue reading →

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Akuma and Taskmaster Confirmed for ‘Marvel vs. Capcom 3’

Posted on January 19, 2011 by John Carle

February 15th can’t get here fast enough. We know we have our preorders locked down for Marvel vs. Capcom 3: The Fate of Two Worlds already but the announcements of more characters just further wets our appetites. Now confirmed to … Continue reading →

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‘Peabody & Sherman’ Animated Film Coming; Downey Jr. To Lend Voice

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Sebastian Suchecki

Those who remember the original Rocky and Bullwinkle show remember two sister franchises fondly. Those being Dudley Do-Right about a bumbling Canadian protagonist and his wins against the evil Snidley Whiplash, and then there was Peabody and Sherman. The latter … Continue reading →

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First Trailer and Screens for ‘Supremacy MMA’

Posted on January 18, 2011 by John Carle

Remember Pit Fighter for the Sega Genesis and how cool it was bashing your opponent’s heads in with a no holds barred fighting game? Now imagine upgrading those graphics about twenty years with realistic bodily damage physics added in for … Continue reading →

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Move Over ‘Centipede’, Atari Bringing ‘Missile Command’ To Theaters

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Matt Raub

Just when you thought Battleship was a dumb idea to bring to the big screen, think again. Atari–yes, the company that created the gaming console that’s been outdated for nearly 3 decades–has decided that their third biggest selling title, Missile … Continue reading →

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Comedy Central & MTV Networks Developing The First Ever ‘Comedy Awards’

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Matt Raub

Just in time for awards season, it looks like celebs and fans will get one more night to celebrate the business of show, as Comedy Central and MTV Networks are putting together the first annual Comedy Awards, set to air … Continue reading →

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