Category Archives: Announcements

New Disc-Less Instant Netflix For The PS3 May Just Lead The Charge For Console Streaming

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Matt Raub

Yesterday we brought you news that may have changed the console race between PS3, XBox 360, and PS3 as it was announced that the Wii owners will no longer need a disc to stream Instant Netflix on their console. However, … Continue reading →

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Verizon to Begin Selling Apple’s iPad in Late October

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Erik Jensen

Verizon Wireless stores will begin selling the iPad on October 28 in a move that marks the first time the telecom giant is partnering with Apple — and probably not the last. Verizon’s 2,000 retail stores will begin carrying the … Continue reading →

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‘Hulk’, ‘Cloak and Dagger’ Top Priority TV Properties In The Works From Marvel

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Matt Raub

Since the announcement that Disney purchased Marvel Entertainment over a year ago, we the fans have been waiting to see exactly how that would effect us, because really, it’s all about us. We haven’t seen any mega-crossovers like Daredevil the … Continue reading →

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Lionsgate Taking On Muppet Noir Film ‘Happytime Murders’

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Matt Raub

Who doesn’t love a good old fashioned movie by the folks who’ve brought us The Muppets for decades? Well, how about a new-fashioned crime noir story about a series of puppets that get murdered? Still interested? Of course you are. … Continue reading →

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Kevin Smith Taking His Show On The Road…To Vegas!

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Matt Raub

Kevin Smith may be in between major cult films at the moment, getting ready for his upcoming Jersey-set horror film Red State, but in the meantime, he’s been quite busy keeping his legions of fans happy with live performances. In … Continue reading →

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Rhys Ifans Cast As ‘The Big Bad’ In Spider-Man Reboot

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Matt Raub

As of last week, we officially have our Director (500 Days Of Summer’s Marc Webb), our Gwen Stacy (Zombieland’s Emma Stone), and our Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Social Network’s Andrew Garfield) locked in for the upcoming untitled Spider-Man reboot from Sony Pictures. … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Unveils First Windows Mobile 7 Powered Smartphones

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Erik Jensen

We knew that Microsoft’s launch date was nearing for their mobile strategy re-boot. Designed to go head-to-head with the current heavy-weights of the smartphone arena — the Apple iPhone and the myriad Google Android-powered devices — what we didn’t know is … Continue reading →

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FX Orders A Fourth Season Of ‘Sons of Anarchy’

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Matt Raub

While shows like My Generation and Lone Star may be suffering on the bigger networks, cable network FX seems to be doing just fine with their lineup. As an example, they have just ordered a whole new season of Sons … Continue reading →