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New ‘Godzilla’ To Be Helmed By ‘Monsters’ Director Gareth Edwards

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 10:28 PM PST



Director Gareth Edwards made quite the climb into the public eye in 2010, and he's beginning 2011 off in epic fashion.

Edwards is know for making the indie alien invasion film, Monsters, which was produced with only a few people on the cast and crew, and with a tiny budget (though bigger than what was once said to be only around $15,000). The movie made the festival rounds and caught a lot of attention for its look and special effects on such a minuscule budget, and now Edwards is getting major attention from bigger studios.

It's being reported that Edwards is set to lock up a deal with Legendary Pictures, the banner behind The Dark Knight, 300, and Inception, to direct their brand new re-imagining of classic movie beast, Godzilla. Legendary acquired the rights to the famed Japanese creature in 2010 and has since been putting things together with hopes of releasing their movie at some point in 2012. The hiring of Edwards is the first major ingredient, sure to be followed quickly with a writer and various castings. [...]

Geek Peek: Andrew Garfield As Peter Parker & Emma Stone As Gwen Stacy In ‘Spider-Man’

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 09:18 PM PST



Some spy images from the set of Sony Pictures and Columbia Pictures reboot of their Spider-Man franchise have shown up online.

Nothing worth going wacky over in these pictures, but if you're excited about this new Spidey venture and the castings that have been announced so far, these might be for you. They show star Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker and Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy sitting in some bleachers at what looks like a high school football field. This is the first look at Garfield as Parker and well...it looks like Andrew Garfield hanging out on some bleachers, so perhaps not the best look we'll get.

You can see some of the first pictures of Garfield and Stone in director Marc Webb's Spider-Man by clicking on over to the other side now (more can be found at the source link below). There's even one of the duo sharing a smooch, you know, for you lovey-dovey type movie fans that are into that sorta thing. [...]

New Edition Of Mark Twain’s ‘Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ Removes The N-Word

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 08:05 PM PST

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Next month will see the release of NewSouth Books' Mark Twain's Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn: The Texts of His Companion Boy Books, which collects the two 19th century classics and revises them to remove an offensive word that, for years now, has been the cause of protests against teaching the books in schools.

The word?: 'nigger.*'

In NewSouth's edition, which was revised by Mark Twain scholar Dr. Alan Gribben, all instances the word 'nigger' have been replaced by the word 'slave', as has the word 'injun', a derogatory term for Native Americans.

Gribben, who is passionate about Twain's works, told Publishers Weekly he's not trying to render these works "colorblind," but that "Race matters in these books. It's a matter of how you express that in the 21st century." [...]

Cast Photo For MGM’s ‘Red Dawn’ Remake Surfaces

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 06:24 PM PST



The first image of the cast of MGM's '80s movie remake, Red Dawn, has shown up online. It's unclear where the picture comes from, when it was taken, or how official it is, but it's definitely the cast dressed for the part.

In the picture you'll see some of the stars like Chris Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson, Adrianne Palicki, Isabel Lucas, Edwin Hodge, and Alyssa Diaz as they do their best to mirror stars of the original movie like Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, Leah Thomson, Jennifer Grey, and C. Thomas Howell.

You can check out the image of the new cast of Red Dawn as well as an old image from the original for comparison by clicking on over to the other side now!

As many of you know, MGM has faced many financial troubles lately, so no one knows exactly when Red Dawn will be released. But unlike the fear that movies like The Hobbit or the next James Bond would never happen, it's said that this one is already completed for the most part -- just needs to be released. [...]

Jason Statham & Ben Foster Fix Things In New Red Band Trailer For ‘The Mechanic’

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 05:16 PM PST



A brand new red band trailer for the new action/thriller from CBS Films, The Mechanic, has been released to the masses.

The movie stars Jason Statham as a deadly assassin who uses incredibly meticulous methods to get the job done better and more efficiently than all others, and Ben Foster as the son of Statham's slain friend who comes to him in hopes of learning his father's trade from the best there is.

The Mechanic is directed by Simon West (Con Air, Laura Croft: Tomb Raider), and also stars Donald Sutherland, Tony Goldwyn, Jeff Chase, and Mini Anden.

All-in-all, it looks like this could be a lot of fun if you're into fast and violent action flicks, and you can get a real taste of what to expect by continuing on below to read a full synopsis and watch the RED BAND trailer now! As always, this trailer is of the very NSFW variety. You've been warned! [...]

First Peek At Epic New Starz King Arthur Series ‘Camelot’

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 04:19 PM PST



It's a fantastic time to be alive for those of us who feed off TV/movies/games that are set in a time where cars and technology and guns were nonexistent, and people survived by the blade of their sword, the gallop of their horse, and the light of a flame. This is especially true when it comes to TV, where these types of shows weren't very common.

Now, in a time where the best TV series you can see are on par with (if not better than) the best Hollywood movies being made, we're beginning to see many more titles in this genre. These types of shows can be found on channels like HBO, Showtime, and Starz, and they don't restrict or censor their content. Almost anything goes, all is fair, and it's some of the grittiest, graphic, and most realistic content we as viewers could ask for. It's hard to even watch regular TV anymore!

Recent and current titles that have fit this mold include HBO's Rome, Showtime's The Tudors, and Starz' Spartacus: Blood and Sand (as well as their mini-series, The Pillars of the Earth), and it does not end there. [...]

Marvel Entertainment Promotes Axel Alonso to Editor-in-Chief

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 03:09 PM PST

Axel Alonso

Joe Quesada, Chief Creative Officer of Marvel Entertainment, announced today on Marvel's website that Vice President, Executive Editor Axel Alonso has been promoted to Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Entertainment. In his new role at Marvel, Alonso will oversee all day to day aspects of Marvel's publishing division, including advising on the editorial creative direction, developing new storylines, and brainstorming new initiatives. He will also be working on bigger corporate initiatives featuring Marvel's stable of characters.

Quesada stated, "It's with tremendous pride that I announce Axel Alonso's promotion to Editor- In-Chief. For over a decade, Axel's been instrumental in bringing fresh new voices to Marvel and reinventing our biggest characters like Spider-Man, the X-Men, Wolverine and so many more. He's fought to create unique imprints like Marvel MAX while also bringing fresh new voices to the Marvel family."

Alonso came to Marvel in 2000 as a Senior Editor and was responsible for runs on Amazing Spider-Man and X-Men as well as helping to create X-Statix and Rawhide Kid. Alonso was also responsible for a recent partnership between Marvel and ESPN: The Magazine for an NBA preview issue [...]

Letters Column Returns To DC Comic Books

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 02:25 PM PST

DC Letters Column

DC Comics got rid of their letter columns in their comic book series a good number of years ago, but they have now proudly announced the return of the letter column in all of their monthly series. Those looking to get letters printed can email the publishers through www.dcletterspage.com or they can send them though the regular mail to the following address [...]

Jack Black & Kyle Gass Working On New Tenacious D Album; Second Movie Possible

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 01:05 PM PST



Oh yes! Fans of the D can now buzz with excitement with official word of a brand new album in the works.

While talking to Spinner, Jack Black revealed that he and Kyle Gass, who fused together long ago to create their band Tenacious D, are indeed working on some new music. Black said "We're in the middle of recording it. We're about halfway through the writing process. We need another few months. But you can look for it at the end of 2011."

Since Black has skyrocketed to fame there's been a lot less Tenacious D going on, with appearances here and there as well as the occasional concert. The last time we saw them on a large scale was in 2006 when their long-awaited movie, Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny, finally hit theaters. The movie was loved by faithful fans but didn't fare so well at the box office, costing $20 million to make but only bringing back $13.9 million worldwide. [...]

Winter 2011 TV Primer: ABC’s ‘V’

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 12:05 PM PST

V Logo With the new year comes brand new television and over the following days and weeks, we'll take a look at the premieres of the Winter's hottest shows in our Winter 2011 TV Primer! First up will be the return of ABC's V! Tonight, at 9/8 Central on ABC, V is back for a second season, helmed by Scott Rosenbaum (formerly of Chuck and The Shield). Below is ABC's official recap summary of Season 1 which does a great job of explaining exactly what V is and what happened previously to catch you up for the Season 2 premiere. Also, embedded below is the latest V podcast that offers a good idea of what's to come in Season 2. First there was rumbling. Then, darkness filled the sky. The Visitors have arrived. FBI Counterterrorism Agent Erica Evans (Elizabeth Mitchell) stares in disbelief at one of the 29 massive alien ships hovering over the major cities of the world. A video image of the beautiful High Commander, Anna (Morena Baccarin), is seen from above. She soothingly says, "Don't be frightened. We mean you no harm." That's a relief. [...]

Classic ‘Doctor Who’ YouTube Channel Launches

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 11:04 AM PST

Classic Doctor Who

BBC Worldwide launched a new BBCClassicDoctorWho's Channel on YouTube today devoted to episodes from the classic Doctor Who era.

According to the BBC, the channel will feature a mix of classic clips and exclusive previews from forthcoming DVD releases. The initial launch will include 45 video clips dating back from the first episode, but more will regularly be added to page in the future.

The site will also contain new clips from Doctor Who: Meglos, which starred Tom Baker and originally aired in 1980, as well as an exclusive clip previewing the new Doctor Who: Meglos DVD boxset, which will be released in the UK by 2entertain on January 10 and by BBC Warner in the U.S. on January 11 [...]

25th Anniversary Of Phil Lynott’s Death

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 09:57 AM PST

Phil Lynott statue

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the death of musician Phil Lynott, frontman of the rock band Thin Lizzy.

Philip Parris Lynott was born in the UK on August 20, 1949 and grew up in Dublin, Ireland. Lynott began his musical career in the 1960s, playing with guitarist Gary Moore amongst others and in 1969 he co-founded Thin Lizzy as the band's frontman and main songwriter, as well as lead singer and bassist. In the 1970s, the band hit it big with a rock version of the traditional Irish tune "Whiskey in the Jar" and again in 1976 with "The Boys Are Back in Town" and "Jailbreak." [...]

David Tennant Gets Engaged To ‘The Doctor’s Daughter’

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 09:25 AM PST

The Doctor's Daughter

Doctor Who fan favorite David Tennant (that's Doctor number ten) is engaged to actress girlfriend Georgia Moffett, who is also the daughter of former Time Lord Peter Davison.

But that's not the only piece of Whovian trivia about this couple.

Fans might recognize Moffett as the attractive blonde soldier Jenny from the now classic episode The Doctor's Daughter in which a female version of The Doctor is created.

The pair plan to tie the knot on New Year's Day 2012 [...]

‘Lost’ Rockem Sockem Candidates T-Shirt & ‘Lost: The Animated Series’ Fan Art

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 07:51 AM PST

Lost: The Animated Series fan art

The $9 t-shirt deal of the day over at Teefury today is the Lost-inspired "Rockem Sockem Candidates" shirt.

The sale at Teefury began at midnight EST (Tuesday, January 4, 2011) and will continue for 24 hours from then, and once it's over, it's gone from the site for good. The limited-edition t-shirt is available in Men's in Slate and Women's sizes in Powder Blue color. Visit the site to check out the t-shirt design by artist Michael Myers Jr.

Also, there's a contest today for a chance to win a Lost: The Animated Series fan art poster created by Myers. To enter, follow the artist on Facebook at Drawsgood and leave a comment on one of the top two posts on that page OR follow @drawsgood on Twitter and send a tweet to that account stating "I want a freakin' Lost poster!" [...]

Steven Moffat Gives Clues For ‘Sherlock’ Season 2

Posted: 04 Jan 2011 06:58 AM PST

Sherlock

Writer Steven Moffat spoke with The Guardian about the anticipated returns of two hit BBC shows: Doctor Who and Sherlock.

The writer, who took over as show runner for the fifth season of Doctor Who from Russell T. Davies, was tight-lipped about details of the sixth season, which sees the return of Matt Smith as the eleventh Doctor. Instead, he mainly spoke about the pressure and expectations on him to do well with the series.

While he didn't spill any information about the upcoming sixth season of Doctor Who, he did give some clues as to what to expect for Season 2 of Sherlock.

"You can have three words to work from," he laughs. "Adler, Hound, Reichenbach. Those are your clues." [...]

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