I love a good opening credits mash-up. This time it's the theme and opening credits from "Dallas" done with the cast of the current "Doctor Who." It's amusing and fun. You can check it out below.
"Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters"
July 16, 2009 By 1 Comment
With the best-selling hit, "Pride and Predjuice and Zombies," Quark Books is looking to once again marry the world of Jane Austen with that of sci-fi monsters. This time, it will be the world of "Sense and Sensibility" with an added dash of sea monsters. Coming in September from Austen and Ben H. Winters is [...]
"Half-Blood Prince" Has Huge Midnight Opening
July 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The gamble by Warner Brothers appears to have paid off. Last year, Warner Brothers moved the sixth installment in the "Harry Potter" franchise from November to July, giving the studio a much-needed tentpole movie for the summer season. The move appears to have paid off, at least if the midnight ticket sales are any indication. [...]
New "EW" Features "Iron Man" Cover
July 16, 2009 By 4 Comments
Eager to get your first look at actress Scarlett Johansson as the Black Widow in the upcoming "Iron Man 2"? This week's Entertainment Weekly features Johansson along with Robert Downey Jr and Mickey Rourke on the cover, promoting the upcoming San Diego Comic Con and next year's "Iron Man 2." In the issue, Downey says [...]
Adopt A Tribble at Comic-Con
July 16, 2009 By 1 Comment
They're cute, they're cuddly and they love quadrotritecale. And you can pick up your very own Tribble from the Paramount booth at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con. The tribbles are being distributed to promote the upcomign release of "Star Trek: The Complete Second Season" on Blu-Ray. Those who drop by Paramount's booth can adopt [...]
New Game Has a Long Name
July 16, 2009 By 2 Comments
A new video-game for the PSP may have one of the longest names ever. Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! What Did I Do To Deserve This? (or HIOPBMWDIDTDT) is a port of a popular Japanese game that is making its way to the United States thanks to NIS America. The goal of the game is [...]
Dafoe Joins "John Carter of Mars"
July 16, 2009 By 3 Comments
Actor Willem Dafoe has starred as Spider-Man's nemesis the Green Goblin and now he'll be traveling to Mars in the upcoming "John Carter of Mars." Dafoe has signed on to play the role of Tars Tarkas, a fierce green Martian warrior, who's unusual among his savage race for his ability to love. Tars develops an [...]
Emmy Nominations Announced
July 16, 2009 By 2 Comments
The nominees for the 61st Annual Primetime Emmys were announced this morning and the list included a few surprises. The field for best comedy and best drama was expanded this year, leading some to hope that "Battlestar Galactica" might at least get a nod for its final season to make up for years of being [...]
BBC Confirms "Waters of Mars" Airs in November
July 15, 2009 By 8 Comments
While we still don't have the specific date for the airing of the next "Doctor Who" special, "The Water of Mars," we at least can confirm that it will air in November. The BBC released details of its upcoming fall schedule this week and included a short clip from the episode. You can see the [...]
"Percy Jackson" Trailer Released
July 15, 2009 By 6 Comments
The teaser trailer for "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" is on-line at Moviefone. The trailer doesn't reveal much about the story but will give viewers their first look at the title character, played by Logan Lerman. The movie is directed by Christopher Columbus and will open in theaters on Febuary 12, 2010.
Damon, Blunt Cast in "Adjustment Bureau"
July 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Actors Matt Damon and Emily Blunt have been cast in the upcoming adaptation of "Adjustment Bureau" according to the Hollywood Reporter. Based on a short story by Philip K. Dick, "Bureau" follows a smooth-talking congressman played by Damon whose political future is thrown in doubt by uncontrollable events and the arrival in his life of [...]
Radio Yesterday Features Vintage "Trek"
July 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Farpoint Media's podcast "Radio Yesterday" has the first of two, unique audio offerings from the "Star Trek" universe this week. It's the "Robot Masters" story from the popular Power Records line of the 1970s. For those of you unfamiliar with Power Records, the line offered audio adventures for popular movie and comic book characters of [...]
Update: Burton Doing "Fine"
July 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Yesterday we brought you news that actor LeVar Burton had been involved in a car accident and taken to the hospital. Today we have good news the actor who played Geordi LaForge on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" as well as hosting the popular series "Reading Rainbow" for years, is doing well and recovering from [...]
Chow Leaves "Green Hornet"
July 15, 2009 By 2 Comments
After announcing last week that actress Cameron Diaz was considering joining the cast of "The Green Hornet," now comes news that actor Steven Chow has left the project. Chow was originally set to direct and play Kato in the upcoming film, featuring Seth Rogan in the title role. Chow bowed out of directing duties but [...]
Will Aronofsky Be Too Busy for "RoboCop"?
July 15, 2009 By 4 Comments
Director Darren Aronofsky in on the verge of signing on to be the director of the upcoming Natalie Portman supernatural drama, "Black Swan" later this year. And while that's good news for the project becuase the director brings independent financing to the film and the potential involvement of Fox Searchlight, it casts into doubt whether [...]
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