Universal Cancels "Dark Tower"

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A couple of weeks ago, we told you that Universal was having second thoughts about the ambitious project to bring the Dark Tower to the big and small screen.

Now comes word that Universal has decided not to move forward with the project and has cancelled it.

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Better Version of "Dark Knight Rises" Trailer Released

An official version of the teaser for The Dark Knight Rises has been released.

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Superman Will Be Single In DC Relaunch

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The Man of Steel is going solo for the DC relaunch.

After over a decade of marriage to Lois Lane, the two will be split up for the upcoming comic book company reboot.

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QR Codes Invade Cemetaries

You've seen them on ads, you've seen them on packaging. You may have even scanned one using your smart phone to find out more about a product or service.

But how about scanning a quick response code to find out more about someone who's passed on

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Man Creates House From "Up"

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A builder in Utah has built the ultimate monument to Disney/Pixar's Up--an exact replica of the house from the movie.

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Johnson Wants to Do A Boba Fett Movie

Last week, we told you that director Joe Johnson is interested in doing a sequel to The Rocketeer.

Now comes word that's not the only character with a jet pack that Johnson would like to direct in a new installment. Blastr reports that Johnson is interested in directing a movie centering on Bobba Fett.

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Disney Holding Back "Pirates" DVD Release

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Disney will release Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides on Blu-Ray/DVD combo pick, 3D Blu-Ray and for on demand viewing on October 18. But if you only want to pick up the film on DVD, you'll have to wait another month to get it.

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New Trailer for "The Thing"

Universal has released a trailer for the upcoming prequel to The Thing. You can check it out below

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Syfy Picks Up "Merlin" Season 4

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While Camelot has retired, one version of the King Arthur legend lives on.

Syfy will air the fourth season of the BBC's hit series Merlin, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

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Slice of SciFi #339: News and Trivia

It's Monday and that means it's time for a little news and trivia to start your week!

We'll tell you about the writing approach for the Spidey reboot, look at a new app that could help reduce road rage. We'll also update you on Falling Skies and Warehouse 13 as well give you career advice if you happen to be a zombie. All that plus Kurt is back to stump us in trivia!

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"Harry Potter" Makes History

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Eight movies, eight number one openings. That's the magical record for the Harry Potter franchise.

Add to it a weekend debut of $168.5 million and you've got not only the biggest opening of the year but the biggest opening weekend of all time.

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Slice of SciFi #338: Listener Feeback Show

It's Friday and time for our us to comment on your comments! Yes, it's the Listener Feedback Show!

This is the show where our loyal, adoring, and inquisitive fans and listeners get to hear us comment on their comments about our stories and comments... it's the Circle of Entertainment Life!

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Warner Brothers Taps Director for "Akira"

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Jaume Collet-Serra has been tapped to direct the live-action version of Akira. After years in development, the project which will adapt the popular anime feature as a live-action film could finally be moving forward

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Warner Wants to Keep Potter Franchise Going

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While the final film in the series opens this weekend, Warner Brothers isn't ready to retire the Harry Potter franchise.

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The Invention of Hugo Cabret

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A young orphan lad who resides within the walls of a busy train station during the Great Depression unlocks the mysterious secret surrounding his dead father and a strange, unfinished robot. This new film titled "Hugo" comes from Oscar winning director Martin Scorsese and boasts of an all-star cast that includes Asa Butterfield, Chloe Moretz, [...]

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