Tag Archives: The Lord of the Rings

‘Lord of the Rings: War in the North’ Gets A New Trailer

Posted on August 17, 2010 by John Carle

Back during our E3 Coverage we revealed the first trailer of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North. Now, in graphic and bloody detail, Snowblind Studios has revealed the full cinematic trailer detailing the story behind the clips … Continue reading →

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E3 2010 XTRA: ‘The Lord of the Rings: War in the North’ Trailer

Posted on June 22, 2010 by John Carle

One of the best parts of E3 is getting a first look at titles not yet on gamers’ radars. One of the games that is popped up during the show was Snowblind Studios’ The Lord of the Rings: War in … Continue reading →

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New On Blu-ray and DVD This Week

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Joe Gillis

This week sees the release of several new movies and TV shows, some for the first time ever on Blu-ray. Of the ones coming out this week, we’re excited for a few of them in particular. These esteemed examples of … Continue reading →

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Marvel Eyes Hugo Weaving as Red Skull In ‘Captain America’

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Jennifer Tomooka

In the latest The First Avenger: Captain America news, HeatVision is reporting that Hugo Weaving (Matrix, Lord of the Rings) is Marvel Studio’s first choice to star as the film’s villain, Red Skull. In the comic books, Red Skull is … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Hollywoods, Part 1

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Bob Starr

It was an interesting show for the Oscars this year.  From the “Kanye” moment to Sean Penn somewhat proudly proclaiming he’s not part of the Academy.  Sandra Bullock won an Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role (The Blind … Continue reading →

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Review: ‘The Lovely Bones’

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Shannon Hood

Shortly after I read The Lovely Bones in 2002, I started hearing rumblings that it was being optioned for a movie. My immediate reaction was “Why?” The emotionally devastating novel about the rape and murder of a fourteen year old … Continue reading →

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‘The Road’ Gets a Release Date

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Bob Starr

With films like Resident Evil and I Am Legend commonplace in Hollywood, it’s hard to imagine a post-apocalyptic tale that isn’t sensationalized somehow. The big screen adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s Pulitzer-winning best-seller The Road set out to change all that. … Continue reading →

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Novel Adaptations: How Close Should They Be?

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Christina Warren

The release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has reopened discussions about what makes a good book to film adaptation. The Potter series often divides fans, and the latest chapter is no exception. I’ve heard from a number of … Continue reading →

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