Category Archives: Prequels and Sequels

Christopher Nolan Gives ‘Batman 3’ and ‘Superman’ Reboot Updates

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Chris Ullrich

It shouldn’t come as a surpise that pretty much everyone here at The Flickcast (and most of the civilized geek world) is anxiously waiting for more news on the third Batman film. With The Dark Knight pretty much being the … Continue reading →

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One More Actor Joins ‘Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides’

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Sebastian Suchecki

Since it’s announcement, Rob Marshall’s upcoming sequel in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has gotten more and more interesting casting news. First Ian McShane joined the cast as Blackbeard, then Penelope Cruz was cast as his daughter and now … Continue reading →

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Check Out 5 Funny New Clips From ‘Get Him To The Greek’

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Matt Raub

There aren’t very many comedies that we’re looking forward to this year at The Flickcast offices. We already got our hopes up with Will Forte’s MacGruber, so all bets are off on what will turn out to be genuinely funny … Continue reading →

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Emma Roberts Joins ‘Scream 4’

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Joe Gillis

The cast of Wes Craven’s upcoming fourth installment of the hugely successful Scream franchise has just grown by one more. Emma Roberts (Valentine’s Day, Hotel For Dogs and the upcoming It’s Kind of a Funny Story) will join returning original … Continue reading →

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Review: ‘Survival of the Dead’

Posted on May 28, 2010 by The Flickcast

By Chris Ullrich Reprinted from Fantastic Fest, 9/30/09 As a big fan of horror movies and the zombie sub-genre, I really wanted to like George A. Romero’s Survival of the Dead and was prepared to give it the benefit of … Continue reading →

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Warner Bros. Confirms ‘Sherlock’ Sequel Release, Hints at ‘Batman,’ ‘Superman’ and ‘Flash’ Dates

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Jennifer Tomooka

Speaking at the Time Warner investor day, Warner Bros. chairman and CEO Barry Meyer announced that  Sherlock Holmes 2 is slated for a December 16 2011 release. If that wasn’t enough to make your day, Meyer also revealed that the … Continue reading →

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Review: ‘Shrek Forever After’

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Shannon Hood

At this point, what can I really tell you that you don’t know about Shrek? Unless you have been living under a tree stump in a swamp, chances are you are very familiar with the franchise about a lovable green … Continue reading →

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Fox Prepping ‘Planet of the Apes’ Prequel

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Chris Ullrich

Normally, I would be less than enthusiastic about a reboot or remake of a movie franchise that I loved as a younger man. However, in the case of Planet of the Apes, that ship sailed several years ago with Tim … Continue reading →

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