X-Box users apparently like playing games hands-free.
Microsoft has sold one million Kinect motion controllers in the ten days since they hit stores.
View the Entire Biff Tannen Video from "BttF, Part 2"
November 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the "Back to the Future" trilogy, Universal released the films onto Blu-Ray for the first time.
Along with remastered picture and sound, the sets featured some new extras, including footage of Eric Stoltz as Marty McFly.
"Futurama" Airs New Holiday Episode Sunday
November 16, 2010 By 2 Comments
Good news everyone!
"Futurama" will air a brand-new holiday special this week.
The episode called "The Futurama Holiday Spectacular" will air Sunday at 10 p.m EST on Comedy Central.
Cyber Scammers Target "Harry Potter"
November 16, 2010 By 2 Comments
It's a scam worthy of Volderemort himself.
With "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1" set to take the box-office by storm this weekend and Potter-mania reaching a fever point, on-line scam artists are looking to lure in unsuspecting web surfers.
According to PC Tools, on-line campaigns are already piggy-bagging on the high profile release to nefarious ends.
Batman Headed Back to TV?
November 16, 2010 By 3 Comments
It's a big day for superheroes returning to television.
Earlier we brought you news that ABC is developing a new live-action version of the Hulk for the fall of 2012.
Now it looks the Green Goliath could face competition from the Dark Knight.
The Beatles Go Digital
November 16, 2010 By 35 Comments
Fans of the influential British group the Beatles will finally be able to download their catalog via iTunes.
Apple confirmed that they'd reached a deal with Apple Corps and that The Beatles back catalog will now be available on iTunes, effective immediately.
Animated Best Picture Field Shrinks
November 16, 2010 By 3 Comments
The competition for the best animated movie of the year at the Oscars will be greater next year. The Academy has decided to cut the field of finalists from five to three for the upcoming award's season.
The Academy released the list of qualifying films on Monday, and 15 movies were submitted and deemed eligible. A field of between eight and 15 submissions means three films can be nominated, provided they receive high enough scores.
New Hulk Series Headed to TV
November 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Marvel is looking to bring its characters back to television--and not just in animated form.
A couple of weeks ago, we told you about how the comic book company is actively developing three projects for the home audience.
One of them was a rebooted Hulk TV show. At the time, we reported that ABC was interested and that Guillermo Del Toro and David Eick were in conversations about being the producers.
"The Thing" Prequel Postponed
November 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The prequel to "The Thing" has been pulled from its April release date. And there's no word yet on when or if we may see it in theaters.
The prequel to John Carpenter's influential film is directed by filmmaker Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. and stars Joel Edgerson and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Universal says the film needs more work before its release.
Long Wait Possible For "Walking Dead" Season Two
November 16, 2010 By 9 Comments
AMC's "The Walking Dead" is one of the hottest shows on TV right now.
The cable series is delivering stellar ratings for the cable outlet and was given a quick renewal for season two.
However, fans of the show may be in for a long wait for season two.
New Muppet Movie Will Have Lots of Cameos
November 16, 2010 By 1 Comment
Fans of the original "Muppet Movie" know the film is full of cameos from some of the biggest and most popular stars of its time. And it appears the new Muppet Movie will follow that tradition with a wide variety of cameo appearances.
Bialuk Becomes "Big Bang" Regular
November 16, 2010 By 4 Comments
It appears that Amy Farah Fowler isn't going anywhere.
That's because Mayim Bialuk has been promoted to a series regular on CBS's hit comedy "The Big Bang Theory." Bialuk began playing the role in last year's season finale and has been featured in several episodes this year.
Aaronofsky Confirms "Wolverine" Sequel Title
November 15, 2010 By 4 Comments
Would you rather forget about the first Wolverine movie?
Director Darren Aaronofsky apparently feels the same.
"Potter" Stars Don't Want More
November 15, 2010 By 9 Comments
While fans across the globe may be clamoring for more "Harry Potter," two of the actors involved in the film franchise are content should author J.K. Rowling decide to not write any more.
Rowling sent shock waves through the Potter fandom recently when she said she might have an idea for three more books. Fans were ecstatic, as was Warner Brothers, who produces the films.
Smith Adds Podcast To Promote "Red State"
November 15, 2010 By 1 Comment
Director Kevin Smith has never been afraid to embrace the Internet to promote his films.
He's released Internet only trailers in the past and discussed the making of his films in detail on his View Askew site and his weekly podcast, Smodcast.
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