Monthly Archives: June 2011

Google’s social networking thingamajig Google+ is less than three days old and already its introductory video has become the subject of mockery. “The Google Minus Project” video above goofs on Google+’s big talk about bringing people together by reminding … Continue reading →

Just like that rippin’ clip for The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, this trailer for Argentine horror flick Phase 7 leans heavily on an energetic song to sell the cinematic goods. This time, instead of a pounding Led Zeppelin … Continue reading →

Listening Room allows users to upload songs and listen to them simultaneously with their friends. Screengrab: Wired.com Turntable.fm is an excellent service for friends who want to party and listen to music together online, but for those who don’t … Continue reading →

Watch: ‘No Strings Attached’ and ‘Friends with Benefits’ Are the Same June 30, 2011Source: Blind Film Criticby Ethan Anderton It’s pretty much a no brainer here, but after seeing No Strings Attached hit theaters back in January, it came as … Continue reading →

Excl: The United States of Romantic Comedies Map & Visual Challenge June 30, 2011by Alex Billington Every couple loves romantic comedies, right? “Just the kind of movie to get you in the mood.” We are debuting a new infographic/map that … Continue reading →

Watch: First Trailer for Tomas Alfredson’s ‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy’ June 30, 2011Source: The Guardianby Alex Billington How do you find an enemy who is hidden right before your eyes? A fantastic new teaser trailer, the first we’ve ever seen, … Continue reading →

This is from the guy who directed gourmet rodent cartoon Ratatouille? The upcoming Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol showcases a radical change of pace for former Pixar filmmaker Brad Bird, who steers Tom Cruise through a flurry of fistfights, … Continue reading →

Disney Developing Matterhorn-Inspired Adventure Movie ‘The Hill’ June 29, 2011Source: THRby Alex Billington Another movie based on a ride from Disneyland is in the works at, of course, Disney. THR reports that a project with the working title of The … Continue reading →

Sound Off: Michael Bay’s ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ – Thoughts? June 29, 2011by Alex Billington Now that you’ve seen it, what did you think? It all began when Michael Bay took on a live-action version of one of the … Continue reading →

Diablo Cody is Directing Her Religious Comedy Script ‘Lamb of God’ June 29, 2011Source: Deadlineby Alex Billington Mandate Pictures really seems to love Diablo Cody. They fast-tracked her latest Jason Reitman-directed film, Young Adult, now they’re fast-tracking her latest project, … Continue reading →

The armor worn by female warriors in movies, TV shows and comic books is often so comically skimpy it’s unbelievable. It’s as if the enemy can be defeated by sheer hotness. Male heroes might be covered in head-to-toe steel, … Continue reading →

Barad-dûr, the Dark Tower of Sauron from The Lord of the Rings, is re-created out of Lego bricks. A group of 15 people from five countries set out to re-create Tolkien’s world with Lego bricks, and one man had … Continue reading →

Transformers: Dark of the Moon is filled with dazzling CGI robots and plenty of shots of miniskirted Megan Fox replacement Rosie Huntington-Whitely. But the most startling sight in the movie might be when Buzz Aldrin … Continue reading →

More Crazy Skull Action on the Latest Poster for ‘Final Destination 5′ June 29, 2011Source: Yahooby Alex Billington Death has never been closer. They might as well just re-use that tagline for the next (inevitable) sequel, too. Yahoo has debuted … Continue reading →

Director Adam McKay And Will Ferrell ‘Swear to God’ for New Comedy June 29, 2011Source: Deadlineby Ethan Anderton Not too long ago we heard that comedy director Adam McKay would be re-teaming with The Other Guys star Mark Wahlberg for … Continue reading →

Will Smith Wants Denzel Washington in Katrina Drama ‘American Can’ June 29, 2011Source: Vultureby Ethan Anderton For the past couple years, super star Will Smith has been working hard to bring a Hurricane Katrina drama to the big screen. American … Continue reading →

Remember that cute Volkswagen commercial that ran during the Super Bowl showing Little Darth Vader attempting to use the Force all over his house? Ever wonder what would happen if the Jedi tried to convince the little guy to … Continue reading →

Forget Frank Miller’s corrupt priest from Sin City. With Holy Terror, the comics visionary becomes a pure propagandist.Image courtesy Dimension Films The Dark Knight was evidently unable to properly kick al-Qaida’s ass for Frank Miller’s forthcoming graphic novel Holy … Continue reading →

On Sale Today: ‘Lord of the Rings’ Extended Edition Blu-Ray Box Set June 28, 2011by Alex Billington Let’s pause for just a moment so I can remind everyone that on sale today is the long-awaited Blu-Ray box set of The … Continue reading →

On Sale Today: ‘Lord of the Rings’ Extended Edition Blu-Ray Box Set June 28, 2011by Alex Billington Let’s pause for just a moment so I can remind everyone that on sale today is the long-awaited Blu-Ray box set of The … Continue reading →