Category Archives: Announcements

Cookie Monster Auditions To Host ‘Saturday Night Live’

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Matt Raub

Slowly but surely, Jim Henson’s legacy is growing bigger and bigger in the public eye, all thanks to the power of viral videos. The Muppets have pulled in millions of views and awards with their antics and music videos, while … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Celebrities, Comedy, Geek, Kids, Late Night, NBC, Networks, News, TV, Video, Viral Marketing | Tagged Cookie Monster, Jim Henson, Lorne Michaels, MacGruber, Muppets, Saturday Night Live, Sesame Street, Seth Meyer | 1 Comment

Gore Verbinski Directing ‘The Lone Ranger’ For Disney

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Matt Raub

We hinted at it a while back, but now it looks like it’s officially news, as Pirates of the Carribbean helmer Gore Verbinski will be taking on the adventure of The Lone Ranger for Disney. Deadline has the scoop. Still … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Announcements, Casting, Classics, Comics, Disney, Drama, Filmmaking, Movies, News | Tagged George Clooney, Gore Verbinski, Jerry Bruckheimer, Johnny Depp, Pirates of the Carribbean, Rango, Steven Soderbergh, The Lone Ranger, Tonto | 1 Comment

Netflix Announces ‘Streaming Only’ Plan, Raises Other Plan Prices

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Chris Ullrich

Today, everyone’s favorite movie and TV streaming service that also sends you programming on DVD and Blu-ray announced that beginning today the company will offer a new, streaming-only service option for $7.99 per month. The plan, which does not include … Continue reading →

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Apple Updates iOS to Version 4.2.1 for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Joe Gillis

It might have taken a bit longer than originally thought but today Apple has finally rolled out its iOS 4.2.1 update for the iPad, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G and iPod touch. The biggest changes with this release will … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Apple, News, Software | Tagged Airprint, Apple, Folders, iOS 4, iOS 4.2.1, iPad, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iTunes, Software, Software Updates | 8 Comments

Four New Characters Confirmed For ‘Marvel Vs. Capcom 3’

Posted on November 19, 2010 by John Carle

Yesterday we were able to finally confirm the release date as well as the content of the Special Edition of Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Included in that Special Edition will be download codes for two DLC characters, available four weeks after the release … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Capcom, Games, Marvel, News, Playstation 3, Screen Shots, Trailers, Video Games, Xbox 360 | Tagged Capcom, Collector’s Edition, DLC, Downloadable Content, Gamestop, Jill Valentine, Marvel, Marvel vs. Capcom, Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Marvel vs. Capcom 3: The Fate of Two Worlds, Mega Man, Playstation 3, Preorder, Resident Evil, She-Hulk, Shuma-Gorath, Trailer, Video Games, Video Games Trailers, Xbox 360, Zero | 2 Comments

Insane ‘Spider-Man’ Casting Continues as Denis Leary is Cast as Captain Stacy

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Matt Raub

Things keep getting weirder and weirder with the casting of Marc Webb’s upcoming Spider-Man reboot, referred to around the Flickcast offices as (500) Days of Spider-Man. A few weeks back, we brought you some interesting news as Martin Sheen was … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Announcements, Casting, Comics, Drama, Marvel, Marvel Studios, Movies, News, Sony | Tagged 500 Days of Summer, Andrew Garfield, emma stone, Marc Webb, Martin Sheen, Rhys Ifans, Sally Field, Spider-Man | 1 Comment

Soderberg Taking on ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Matt Raub

Spy films of the 1960’s have a reputation of getting terrible remakes. It happened with Ralph Fiennes and Uma Thurman in 1998’s The Avengers. It happened with Jim Caviezel and Ian McKellan in last year’s The Prisoner. But that all … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Announcements, Classics, Drama, Movies, News, Sci-Fi | Tagged Bourne Ultimatum, Man From U.N.C.L.E., Matt Damon, Robert Vaughn, Scott Z. Burns, Steven Soderberg, The Informant!, Warner Bros | 1 Comment

Amazon Jumps Into The Movie Biz With Amazon Studios

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Shannon Hood

We’ve seen real innovations in the way that films are being distributed as of late. Many films are being rolled out for a pre-theatrical release via On Demand. This helps build word of mouth and buzz before the actual opening … Continue reading →