The 1982 film TRON was a milestone in movies primarily for it’s integration of computer generated imagery and the cutting edge visuals that contributed to the digital film-making revolution. Despite only making a modest amount at the box office, the movie eventually became a cult classic for it’s innovative grasp of future gaming culture as […]
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Coyote Ugly finds her Alias
The movie with that quirky name, a hip soundtrack and a cast of lush ladies, introduced audiences to the relatively unknown Piper Parebo. Now after a decade and a handful of so-so movies the actress has finally landed a role that’s got some real clout, and a show that looks to be a winner. Covert […]
Taylor Swift new single tops charts
Taylor Swift the 20 year old country singing sensation now has the accolade of becoming the second artist in the history of the Hot 100 to see multiple tracks enter the the top 5 in a calender year, billboard reports. Taylor Swift thanks fans before going on Stage in Japan Her new single ‘Mine’ has […]
Ripley, we’re scared
When Alien hit screens in 1979 it changed sci-fi /horrors forever, not only did it have impressive effects and rich production design, it’s director was able to do something that few had achieved up until then, create an intelligent and claustrophobic horror that pinned audiences to their seats. At the core there was a profound […]
JJ Abrams reveals the Magic within a Mystery
Here’s a fascinating video from TED in March 07 where guest talker and prolific writer producer JJ Abrams gives us a glimpse into the concepts that inspire his work, and how he uses them effectively for narrative purposes. For fan’s who might be interested in the creative process he uses to engage viewers, his insights […]
Rita returns to Dexter
Julie Benz who played the unsuspecting wife of everyone’s favorite vigilante serial killer Dexter Morgan, has returned to the hit show to reprise the role of Rita albeit in a limited capacity. In the shocking twist that most fans did not see coming, (Spoiler alert) the final moments revealed Rita fell victim to Trinity played […]
We ready to believe you!
Here’s the Ghostbusters advert we see briefly in Sigourney Weaver’s apartment which was used in the TV marketing campaign with an actual 1800 number instead of the movies ‘555’ prefix. The number received more than a 1000 calls a day and featured a recorded message by Bill Murray and Dan Ackroyd along the lines of […]
Jonesy and the Alien
Check out a classic scene from the original ALIEN movie where screen legend Harry Dean Stanton is just trying to find that darn cat, Jonesy. [jwplayer config=”ws_movie_2″ mediaid=”123″]property of 20th Century Fox
To Kill a Xenomorph
For some time it has been touch and go but it seems that the stars are in alignment and confirmations of rumors seem fortuitous for fans of their favorite Xenomorph, aka the Alien. The esteemed director of the original Alien franchise Sir Ridley Scott, will be returning to helm a brand new installment of the […]
Tintin gets the 3D Hollywood makeover
The classic comic book series which began as a weekly strip in a Belgian newspaper, and served to bolster the stance against social oppression with it’s irrepressible titular character Tintin, will finally come to life in digital 3d cinemas. Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg has owned the rights to produce a film adaptation since the mid […]
Are the Ghostbusters team ready to fire up their proton packs one last time?
Ghostbusters was a mega-hit when released in 1984 grossing more than $290 million and became the most successful film that year. It had a number one theme song, starred some of the biggest names in comedy, and for it’s time had dazzling optical and visual effects by FX legend Richard Edlund. Directed by Ivan Reitman […]