Category Archives: Sci-Fi

Could Galactus And Silver Surfer Be Heading Back To Marvel Studios?

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

By now everyone realizes that the cinematic rights to certain characters and franchise within the Marvel Pantheon are not actually held by Marvel Studios. They are spread out among several other major studios, most notably Sony and Fox, with those studios holding lucrative deals … Continue reading →

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Joss Whedon Officially Signed On To ‘The Avengers 2’

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

In the least surprising news of the day, Joss Whedon has just been confirmed as the writer and director of The Avengers 2. It was always said that Whedon had the open door to come back if he so chooses, and … Continue reading →

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Box Office Report: Wherein The Winner Is Some Film About A Man Dressed As A Bat

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

In its third week of release The Dark Knight Rises once again trumps all competition to reign supreme in the Box Office battlefield. Honestly, I could have written that sentence two years ago it was such a forgone conclusion. Bringing in another … Continue reading →

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‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Gets A New Writer

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Of all the ‘Phase 2’ movies Marvel is pushing out in the next few years, none is as risky as the Guardians of the Galaxy film. Not only is it the most exotic of any Marvel film yet produced, it also has … Continue reading →

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Ridley Scott’s Potential ‘Prometheus’ Sequel Is Still On Fox’s Radar

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Despite a divided reception among fans and critics, Prometheus still managed to be a mild financial success for Fox this summer. So much so that the studio is actively working on a sequel to the prequel-ish film. The Hollywood Reporter has learned directly from Fox that … Continue reading →

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Box Office Report: ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Stands Supreme

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

You may have noticed that there was not a Box Office Report last week. Due to the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado the major studios made a choice to not announce any returns during the weekend, in tribute to the victims. … Continue reading →

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‘E.T.’ Celebrates 30 Years Of Existence With It’s First Blu-Ray Release

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

E.T. is a film that was massively influential in its time. In the early 80’s this film transcended genres to become one of the most beloved movie experiences of a generation. It still resonates today as an important coming of age tale … Continue reading →

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A Long Form Trailer Brings The First Look Of The Intriguing ‘Cloud Atlas’

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

After watching this five-minute long trailer the question still lingers, what is Cloud Atlas? We do know that it is the new film from co-directors Lana & Andy Wachowski and Tom Tykwer, and it is based on the novel by … Continue reading →

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