Eric Shirey
Eric Shirey is the founder and editor of three-time Rondo Award nominated movie news websites ERSInk.com, MovieGeekFeed.com, and TheSpectralRealm.com. He also served as a news reporter for the award winning movie website GordonandtheWhale.com. His work has been featured on Yahoo! Movies, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! TV, Associated Content from Yahoo!, DC Comics, StarWars.com, KISSOnline.com, and other national entertainment websites. He is currently a Featured Contributor of Arts & Entertainment for the Yahoo! Contributor Network. Eric has interviewed and worked with iconic movie and TV actors like Harrison Ford, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Brooke Shields, Brendan Fraser, Selena Gomez, Josh Hutcherson, Antonio Banderas, Selma Hayek, and many more. Besides his three decades long obsession with everything sci-fi, horror, and fantasy related in TV and movies, Eric has what some would call an unhealthy love for comic books. This has led him to interviewing and covering legendary writers and artists in the medium like Scott Snyder, Steve Niles, Bernie Wrightson, and Howard Chaykin. His personal website is www.ersink.com.
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G.I. Combat Issue #1 Comic Book ReviewG.I. Combat could attract the attention of readers who don’t follow military comics thanks to its front cover featuring flying and walking dinosaurs wreaking havoc on soldiers and a helicopter. Will serious war comic enthusiasts give it a chance?
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World's Finest Issue #1 Comic Book ReviewWorld’s Finest Issue #1 does a great job of setting up a new series. It will grab fans of alternate universe storylines while also appealing to those like me who steer clear of anything that doesn’t happen in the “ real” world.
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Blu-ray Review: "Mother's Day"If additional special features concern you when buying a movie, the 'Mother’s Day' Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack is the next purchase for you. I think the movie is well-done and keeps the viewer in suspense throughout the whole thing.
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'Animal Man Volume 1: The Hunt' Graphic Novel ReviewWhen DC sent me the first issue of their Animal Man title, I smirked. I found it hard to take a character with such a name seriously. I can't stress how wrong I was. This book will appeal to horror fans and comic book geeks alike.
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'Justice League Volume 1: Origin' Graphic Novel ReviewIf you're looking for a jumping-on point into the DC Universe or a way to introduce it to a new reader, 'Justice League Volume 1: Origin' is the perfect book to get the job done. I think if skeptics give this a chance they'll be pleased.
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'Batman Volume 1: The Court of Owls' Graphic Novel Review'Batman Volume 1: The Court of Owls' is an excellent collection of the first six issues of the renumbered title. Everything about this book reflects high quality. The story is intricate and the art compliments it in a twisted beautiful manner.
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Stan Lee Presents Dallas Comic-Con This WeekendComic book legend Stan Lee isn't only attending this year's Dallas Comic-Con, he's presenting it! The man behind who helped create many of the biggest Marvel superheroes makes his only Texas appearance of 2012 this coming weekend.
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DVD Review: Marvel Anime's 'X-Men: Animated Series'At 287 minutes of material for the TV episodes alone, this 2-disc set is well-worth the money 'X-Men' enthusiasts will pay to own it. The special features are a great bonus and will thrill those wanting insight into the making of this series.
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Interview: Director Darren Lynn Bousman Celebrates 'Mother's Day''I am opposed to remakes usually. I said I would do 'Mother’s Day' if I had support from Troma and the original creators. Lucky for me, Lloyd and Charles Kaufman from Troma heard my take on it and got excited.'
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Blu-ray Review: 'New Year's Eve'Garry Marshall follows up his last holiday film "Valentine’s Day" with "New Year’s Eve." It’s not an actual sequel like most people thought when it was first announced. You could call it more of a companion piece.
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'Batman: Earth One' Graphic Novel ReviewPurists will put up a wall when they start reading 'Batman: Year One,' thinking that Johns is playing with something sacred and he is. What he does with all the traits added to the different characters he justifies and reins in by the close of the book.
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'Flex Mentallo: Man of Muscle Mystery the Deluxe Edition' Graphic Novel ReviewI found 'Flex Mentallo: Man of Muscle Mystery The Deluxe Edition' a clutter of ideas attempting a sort of 'Inception'-like mind-trip that proves to do nothing but cause confusion.
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'Wonder Woman Volume 1: Blood' Graphic Novel Review[This] successfully relaunches the superhero many consider to be a third of the DC trinity of characters (the other members are Batman and Superman). If she fell out of that spot, this book certainly helps her to retain the position.
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Movie Review: 'Dark Shadows'Fans of 'Dark Shadows' will no doubt like the film. They won’t love it by any means. I don’t think anyone will be offended by the campy humor thrown around. I found the movie to be an acceptable update of the original television series.
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Movie Review: 'The Avengers''The Avenger' is probably one of the best superhero films ever made. That’s a lot coming from me because I’m a DC Comics guy. I don’t even read Marvel or keep up with the Universe. I recommend spending the extra money to see the movie in IMAX 3D.
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Blu-ray Review: 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch'Warner Bros. Home Entertainment gives 'Gremlins' enthusiasts what they’ve been waiting a long time for. 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch' finally gets the high definition treatment.
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DVD Review: 'Iron Man Anime'Clocking in at 287 minutes, there’s plenty of 'Iron Man Anime' to keep fans busy for a while. Great battles are fought between Iron Man and his evil counterpart that will have you jumping up and down in excitement.
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'The World of Flashpoint Featuring the Flash' Graphic Novel Review'The World of Flashpoint featuring the Flash' is a vital part of what many fans called the comic book event of 2011. It’s a compelling chapter that successfully weaves the events of all the other volumes together.
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'DC Comics - the New 52 FCBD Edition' Comic Book ReviewAnother Free Comic Book Day has come and gone. That doesn’t mean you can’t pick up a copy of the 'DC Comics - The New 52 FCBD Edition.' It does a great job of giving new and old readers an opportunity to sample some of the upcoming titles heading our way.
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Blu-ray Review: 'Joyful Noise'The “Joyful Noise” Blu-ray will satisfy people who liked this movie. They’ll no doubt be excited by all the special features included in the deal. Judging the release for consumers, this is worth the price if you’re looking at it for the content alone.
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Dallas, TX Fans Treated to 'The Avengers' Advance ScreeningThe day every comic book fan was waiting for has arrived. 'The Avengers' is in theaters and already set to break records. However, a few hundred lucky contest winners and press got to see the film ahead of time.
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Fans, Publishers, and Retailers Gear Up for Free Comic Book DayFor millions of comic book fans across the globe, the first Saturday in May is the most important day of the year. It has been since 2002, when it was declared Free Comic Book Day (FCBD).
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'DC Universe Online: Legends' Graphic Novel Review'DC Universe Online: Legends Volume Two' is an entertaining graphic novel that fans of these legendary characters will want to pick up immediately. It does a good job at giving each of the big guns their time to shine in the spotlight.
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Comic Writer Brian Azzarello Talks About 'Wonder Woman' and 'Spaceman' Books'You have to be respectful of the source material. I was, but at the same time I was charged with re-launching this character in her world again. The first reason I’m doing 'Wonder Woman' is because I have a story to tell.'
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Joss Whedon Advises on How to Get 'Justice League' Movie Made"The Avengers" comes out this weekend and will possibly be the biggest superhero film ever released. This awards Joss Whedon the title of expert comic book filmmaker. He gave his advice on how to get a action "Justice League" film off the ground.
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'The Pact' Director Nicholas McCarthy Discusses the Challenges of Making the Film'The biggest challenge was going from making shorts to making my first feature. [The hard part] wasn’t the day to day activities. The big question was, 'Can this be a story that sustains an audience for 90 minutes?''
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'Star Wars' Fans Celebrate May the 4thIf you’re a 'Star Wars' fan and haven’t put in your time off for this Friday’s holiday, you may want to do so before it’s too late. Friday is the unofficial day of celebration for enthusiasts of the greatest space saga ever made.
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Writer Brian Azzarello Talks About His 'Before Watchmen' Books'''Before Watchman' was going to happen with or without me. I thought it would be better if it happened with me than without me (laughing). I’m sure there were some artists who turned it down. In fact, I know there were.'
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Interview: Actor Stephanie Sigman Talks About New Film 'Miss Bala''I think the film is beautiful. It’s a visual and cinematic thing. The idea is great. The perspective is different from what we’ve seen before of the criminal world. It’s not a glamorous thing. It’s like a gray and pathetic side of the criminal world.'
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Blu-ray Review: 'Gremlins 25th Anniversary Edition'Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is re-issuing 'Gremlins: 25th Anniversary Edition' in celebration of the upcoming release of 'Gremlins 2: The New Batch' on Blu-ray for the first time.
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Director Nicholas McCarthy Talks 'The Pact''[Some scenes] were influenced by many of the J-horror movies in the 1990s like 'The Grudge.' I was also influenced by the early John Carpenter movies like 'Halloween' and, even though it’s not a horror film, 'Assault on Precinct 13.''
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Blu-ray Review: 'Camelot' 45th Anniversary EditionWarner Bros. celebrates the 45th anniversary of the film with its special edition digibook release on Blu-ray. Richard Harris commands the screen as King Arthur while Vanessa Redgrave charms viewers with her elegantly mischievous performance.
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'The Pirates! Band of Misfits' Sails Away With AdorationAardman Studios is known for many successful films, including 'Chicken Run' and 'Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit.' Fans of the animated films were very excited when the first trailers for 'The Pirates! Band of Misfits' hit screens.
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'The Raven' Disappoints Critics, Satisfies Most Moviegoers'The Raven' features a combination of different ideas that couldn’t go wrong. The first ingredient is John Cusack as Edgar Allan Poe. Second, throw in an ingenious murder mystery where the killings are based on the deaths in the great author’s stories.
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John Hawkes Talks Austin, Spielberg's 'Lincoln''I always feel like my job, as an actor, is to figure out what the story is. How can I, as the character, help tell the story in the most effective way? Sometimes it’s all there on the page and you just say the lines.'
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'Roadracers' Star John Hawkes Talks Making the Movie'Most filming was in Whittier located 20 or 30 miles away [from L.A.]. We shot anywhere we could find something that looked like the 1950s. It was difficult near L.A. It was hard to find things that looked authentic to the period.'
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Actor John Hawkes Reflects on Robert Rodriguez's 'Roadracers''I’ve always had a soft spot for this film. It’s one of the first times I was able to bring a complete character [to life] outside of the work I did 10 years previously onstage. He was a satisfying character to watch as part of the story.'
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'Ring' Ghost Throws Opening Pitch for 'Sadako 3D'It was all part of a PR stunt to promote the latest installment in the wildly successful Japanese horror franchise that inspired an American remake and sequel which more than doubled their budgets at the box office. The new movie is 'Sadako 3D.'
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New 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' Trailer Singles Out Three CharactersThe newest trailer for 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' is getting fans and moviegoers even more excited about the release of the film. This newest preview of what’s to come focuses heavily on three characters that bring different dynamics to the table.
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Transformers Botcon Comes to Dallas With Optimus Prime Voice Actor Peter Cullen, Other StarsDallas/Fort Worth-area Transformers fans are going to get 'More than Meets the Eye' this weekend as the Transformers Botcon 2012 Collector’s Convention rolls into town. The event takes place April 28-29 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas.
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Writer Ehren Kruger Takes on 'Transformers 4,' LaBeouf Definitely Not ReturningParamount President Adam Goodman verified what everyone already knew: The 'Robots in Disguise' known as the Transformers will be back for more adventures directed by Michael Bay. He also confirmed that Shia LaBeouf isn’t returning for duty.
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Dallas International Film Festival Interview: Bailee Madison Talks Faith, Picking Roles'We’re getting scripts every day now we have to turn down because of the material. They’re not things a 12-year-old should be doing. Values are what we’re using right now. [It’s] family values for me. It’s making sure that my role is age-appropriate.'
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Dallas International Film Festival Interview: Bailee Madison Talks Riding Horses for 'Cowgirls n' Angels''The horse I was learning on was still on the rope. Animals are very strong and powerful, especially horses. You have to make sure the horse and you are on the same page. I would say to the horse, 'OK, can you please turn now?' I was too gentle.'
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Dallas International Film Festival Interview: Bailee Madison on Getting Role in 'Cowgirls n' Angels''I got an email on my mom’s phone in the car. I was in the back seat reading emails to mom and saw 'Cowgirls n’ Angels.' I opened the attachment and started reading in the backseat of the car. I remember I was in love with it from the first page on.'
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'A Streetcar Named Desire: The Original Restored Version' Celebrates Classic FilmWarner Bros. Home Entertainment's latest upgrade is the original restored version of Tennessee Williams' twelve time Academy Award-nominated 'A Streetcar Named Desire.' Of those twelve nominations, the film won three proving it to be a cinematic treasure.
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'The Avengers' 3.75 Inch Figures Inspired by Upcoming MovieHasbro is gearing up for the release of 'The Avengers' with the release of different movie tie-ins to what is sure to be one of the biggest comic book movies of the year. One of the most popular products will be a line of action figures.
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Dallas International Film Festival Interview: Jackson Rathbone on Making 'Cowgirls n' Angels''I’ve been blessed in my career to be able to do studio and independent films. The story beats all to me. It’s all about the story with 'Cowgirls n’ Angels.' It’s a really sincere and heartfelt coming-of-age family drama.'
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Jackson Rathbone Talks Fans, 'Cowgirls n' Angels' at Dallas International Film Festival'[I’m lucky] to be in the position I’ve been able to be in the last couple of years. It’s the greatest feeling in the world as an actor to have an audience. I think you’re supported by your audience as an actor. You’re nothing without them.'
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Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman Hired to Rewrite 'Amazing Spider-Man' Sequel; Franchise Fans BalkNews broke that writing team Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman will be taking the reins for the sequel to 'The Amazing Spider-Man' from first draft scribe James Vanderbilt. This will be a controversial move for comic book geeks and movie fans.
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'Batman: Birth of the Demon' Graphic Novel ReviewIf 'Batman Begins' and all the talk about 'The Dark Knight Rises' piqued your curiosity about where the character of Ra's Al Ghul came from, 'Batman: Birth of the Demon' will answer those questions in an exciting and compelling way.
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Four Screenings Worth Catching at Tribeca Film FestivalIt seems like there’s a different film festival every week. Tribeca is going on right now in New York City. Being a fan of horror and science fiction films, there are only a few screenings and events I wish I could attend.
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Blu-ray Review: 'The Iron Lady'It’s hard to gauge 'The Iron Lady.' I found the movie itself to be a cinematic mess as far as pacing and structure. There are special features, but they’re rather short for the most part.
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'Penumbra' Gives Critics and Audiences Mild ThrillsSpanish horror thriller 'Penumbra' hit U.S. theaters in cities this past weekend. The film centers on a greedy landlord who goes into the wrong place at the wrong time and is taken captive during a solar eclipse. What did moviegoers and critics think?
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'The Divide' Director Xavier Gens Talks About the Meaning of the Movie'The movie is talking about the loss of humanity. It’s a symbol of the end of the world. It was important to write something that made sense and speak about the economic crisis and the selfishness of humanity.'
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Actor Courtney B. Vance Talks About Filming Conditions for 'The Divide''They added the smoke in there. The atmospheric conditions [were awful]. You really felt the air was stale in there. The whole movie was about dirt matching dirt. We were covered in soot. We had to remain covered in soot. Gradually the blood came in.'
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'The Divide' Director Xavier Gens Talks Casting, Sets'Tony Noble was an amazing production designer who worked on the sets. He was the designer on Duncan Jones’s 'Moon' as well. He came in with books of basements and underground rooms everywhere in Europe.'
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Actor Courtney B. Vance Discusses Making 'The Divide''The film is very claustrophobic and bleak. I think as we got going, a couple of the actors really started to experience life imitating art. They had little mini breakdowns. It was pretty amazing to watch these actors have these little meltdowns.'
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Famke Janssen Discusses 'Bringing Up Bobby' at Dallas International Film Festival'There were definitely a lot of different hats to wear and 20 days of shooting in Oklahoma in mid-August’s 105 degree weather wasn’t exciting. It was a challenge to say the least. It took four years of my life getting the movie off the ground.'
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Dallas International Film Festival Interview: Famke Janssen Talks Filming, Cast for 'Bringing Up Bobby''I was literally too busy surviving and getting the movie made. When you have 20 days to shoot an entire hour and a half film there's not enough time, money, or daylight in a day to figure out how to get everything done.'
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'The Grudge' Creator Takashi Shimizu Discusses New Movie 'Tormented''This is my second 3D film. We made it with the same staff and producers of the first 3D film I did, which was 'The Shock Labyrinth.' We actually created a handheld 3D camera ourselves when we shot 'The Shock Labyrinth.''
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Filmmaker Takashi Shimizu Talks About 3D, Horror, and Comedy'A few weeks ago I was asked to do part three of the original Japanese 'Ju-on.' I didn’t accept it. It’s not that I don’t want to do it. It’s because I’ve been doing one 'Ju-on' or 'Grudge' movie after the next back to back.
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IFC Films Horror Entry 'The Pact' Impresses Audiences at Dallas International Film Festival'The Pact' is a genuinely scary film that plays with you psychologically. It takes familiar things that shouldn’t be frightening and turns them out on themselves.
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Jonathan Frid, Original Barnabas Collins of 'Dark Shadows,' Dead at 87'Dark Shadows' actor Jonathan Frid has passed away at the age of 87. His family released the news that the legendary star died April 13 of natural causes at Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario.
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Is Joseph Gordon-Levitt Playing Azrael in 'The Dark Knight Rises'?Ever since the news broke that Joseph Gordon-Levitt was in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming 'The Dark Knight Rises,' speculation on the role he would play has been at a fever pitch. Could it be Gordon-Levitt is playing the character Azrael?
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Blu-ray Review: 'Roadracers: Director's Cut''Roadracers: Director’s Cut' is a guaranteed fun time for anyone who enjoys movies about hot rods, the 1950s, and the beginnings of the rock ‘n' roll movement. It’s very much the antithesis of George Lucas’s 'American Graffiti.'
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'Gone to Amerikay' Graphic Novel ReviewEvery time I get one of Vertigo Comics' non-superhero or fantasy books, I shirk it off and can't seem to muster up much enthusiasm for it. 'Gone to Amerikay' is a captivating tale that spans three generations tied together by circumstances and family.
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Mark Ruffalo Contemplates New 'Hulk' MovieProbably the 'Avengers' actor who has the most questions fired at him is Mark Ruffalo. Of all the major characters in the Marvel Universe, the Hulk has the most checkered past when it comes to film adaptations.
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Takashi Shimizu Attends Dallas International Film Festival Screening of 'Tormented'When it was announced filmmaker Takashi Shimizu would introduce and show his new film, 'Tormented,' at DIFF as part of its Midnight Specials series, I knew I had to meet him. At a Q&A session after the screening, Shimizu revealed his humorous side.
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Blu-ray Review: 'The Terror Experiment''The Terror Experiment' isn’t anything new. It’s not really trying to break any new ground that I can tell. It’s merely providing more entertainment for fans of movies like 'Night of the Living Dead,' '28 Days Later,' and 'The Crazies.'
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Blu-ray Review: 'War Horse' (Blu-ray/DVD + Digital Copy)I’m not going to tell you 'War Horse' is the greatest film I’ve ever seen. However, it is a spectacle to behold; its cinematography is nothing short of mesmerizing. It is a movie worth seeing, and one you will want to own for further viewings.
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Three More 'Cabin(s) in the Woods' to Look Out ForWas it coincidence that Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard’s film 'The Cabin in the Woods' came out on Friday the 13th? It could be, but I somehow doubt it; both filmmakers have shared their love of 1980s horror films in interviews.
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'Lockout' Fails to Impress Critics, Divides AudiencesFuturistic prisons and the president’s daughter getting kidnapped by evildoers are two subjects that have been explored in past movies. How did critics and moviegoers feel about the newest movie of this kind, 'Lockout'?
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'The Cabin in the Woods' Welcome Refuge for Critics, AudiencesAnything Joss Whedon has a hand in creating is guaranteed to make an impact on geek culture. His latest release, 'The Cabin in the Woods,' is causing quite a stir in the horror genre. Let’s explore what critics and audiences said about the movie.
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'Batman: Death by Design' Graphic Novel ReviewClose your eyes and imagine something with me. An employee at DC Comics comes across a box and proceeds to open it. Inside the box is the Holy Grail of comic books: a never-before-seen 100-page Batman story by the creator himself completely finished.
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'The New Deadwardians' Issue #1 Comic Book ReviewVertigo Comics recently launched four new titles to spice things up. My favorite of the bunch hit stores last and is entitled 'The New Deadwardians.' It’s a beautiful mash-up of an English period piece, vampire tale, and zombie epidemic story.
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'The Avengers' World Premiere Leaves Audiences Stunned; Rumors of Extra Scene AboundLeave it to a movie like 'The Avengers' to continue stirring up rumors all the way up to the very last second of its release date. Robert Downey Jr. recently announced the actors were headed off to shoot an additional scene for the upcoming film.
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Blu-ray Review: 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close'9/11 has been the catalyst and subject of a few films over the years, which comes as no surprise. It was one of the single most significant events to occur in the first decade of the 21st century. Warner has released 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.'
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Blu-ray Review: 'The Darkest Hour'Every film Russian director/producer Timur Bekmambetov has been involved in is interesting in its own way, and 'The Darkest Hour' is no different. You can’t go wrong when you put together a fish-out-of-water story with an alien invasion film.
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Blu-ray Review: 'The Divide'I rarely find a movie so dark and depressing that it’s too much for me. When I do, I admire it for going that extra mile and having the audacity to go where most audiences don’t want to go. Xavier Gens’s 'The Divide' crosses that pain threshold.
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'The Cabin in the Woods' Video ClipsLionsgate shared some clips from the upcoming horror movie 'The Cabin in the Woods.' The movie tells the story of 'Five friends [who] go to a remote cabin in the woods. Bad things happen. If you think you know this story, think again.'
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Blu-ray Review: 'The Witches of Oz''The Witches of Oz' was first released as a miniseries overseas, where it met with harsh criticism after its initial airing. Director Leigh Scott was determined to get the film released as a feature, spening his own money and resources on polishing it.
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Alexander Mendeluk Discusses Working With Father on 'The Terror Experiment''Working with my father is really great. A lot of people say don’t do business with family. He and I have such a close relationship. I grew up on set watching him direct. We traveled the world doing that. It’s in my blood.'
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Alexander Mendeluk Talks Work Behind, in Front of Camera for 'The Terror Experiment''Being in front of and behind the camera at the same time was certainly something new to me. We were on such a tight budget and the shooting schedule was insane. We were shooting 15 pages in a day at some times.'
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'The Terror Experiment's' Alexander Mendeluk Discusses Challenges, Working With Jason London'I don’t think you realize how difficult it is to make a zombie character believable and real. We spent a lot of time thinking, 'What do they sound like? What makes them real? How do they move?' That took a lot of time as well.'
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'Terror Experiment' Director George Mendeluk Discusses Cast'A lot of genre movies have an interesting cast put together. Quentin Tarantino does this. [He] put David Carradine, whom I worked with on 'Kung Fu: The Legend Continues,' together with Daryl Hannah. [That] was interesting casting.'
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Director George Mendeluk Talks Zombie Film 'The Terror Experiment''We had the zombies make guttural sounds out of their throats as if they were choking. I mixed in animal [sounds]. I can’t remember the number of different animal sounds we put in the movie. [There were] eagles, whales, and I think even a porcupine.'Also published on:
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Actor Jason London Talks 'The Terror Experiment,' Zombie Movies'I don’t think it was trying to set itself apart from anything else. I think we’re lucky to be in the zombie genre. People that love those movies love this type of thing. My hope is we provided all the things that come with these movies they enjoy.'
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Actor Jason London Talks Twin Brother Jeremy, Making 'The Terror Experiment''If we didn’t all have a good attitude and laugh about stuff, it would have been people killing each other all day. If you’re not all there as a team collaborating and laughing at the silliness together, then you’re crying at the silliness together.'
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Jason London Talks About Acting Career'I always say to people, 'Be the big fish in the small pond first.' Trying to come to L.A. these days and jump in [is difficult]. I suggest people act locally wherever you are unless you’ve got about $40,000 in the bank to live on for the next two years.'
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'The World of Flashpoint Featuring Wonder Woman' Graphic Novel ReviewDC Comics really upped the ante with 'The World of Flashpoint Featuring Wonder Woman.' Most of the “Flashpoint” graphic novels have four story arcs with one focused on a major player. However this one included not only Wonder Woman, but Aquaman as well.
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'The Cabin in the Woods' a Horror Movie With 'Element of Absurdity''We love horror. We love being scared. We always have. Clearly that’s not OK. There’s something wrong with all of us and we celebrate that.'
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Blu-ray Review: 'Lion of Judah in 3D'A perfect example of quality family entertainment with biblical lessons is the Easter-themed 'Lion of Judah.' In a time when we’re being served fun fare like 'HOP,' it’s a breath of fresh air to see a film that explores the true reason for Easter.
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'The Darkest Hour' Blu-ray / DVD Video ClipsSummit Entertainment shared some clips from the upcoming 3D Blu-ray / Blu-ray / DVD release of 'The Darkest Hour.'
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Rosamund Pike Takes on Andromeda, Faces 'Wrath of the Titans''I like the character of Andromeda because it’s a chance to create a real heroine for young girls. Andromeda has made a big journey from the end of the first film. She’s going to make sure she never needs to be rescued again.'
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'The World of Flashpoint Featuring Superman' Graphic Novel ReviewDC Comics knows how to do it up right when it comes to their events that tie everything together. 'The World of Flashpoint Featuring Superman' is just more proof positive of how committed to engaging readers DC is.
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Perseus 7-Inch Action Figure Brings Fun of 'Wrath of the Titans' HomeWhat can parents give their kids whose imaginations were sparked by the epic battle between humans and titans? Thankfully, NECA made a fully poseable 7-inch Perseus action figure for older children to enjoy.
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'Avengers vs. X-Men': The Superhero Movie Dream ProjectCan you imagine a big-screen version of this? It’s far-fetched and would quite possibly end up being the most expensive film ever made if it did happen. Both teams will be established franchises that could support such a crossover on the silver screen.
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'Prometheus' Writer Resurrecting 'The Mummy' Franchise With ScaresUniversal Pictures is looking back on its rich horror history again, rebooting 'The Mummy' franchise. It’s no surprise that another movie will be made considering the first three individually grossed over $400 million worldwide.
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'Dominique Laveau: Voodoo Child' Issue #1 Comic Book ReviewWriter Selwyn Seyfu Hinds penned a captivating introduction to the world of 'Dominique Laveau: Voodoo Child.' It feels like he’s trying to do with voodoo what Harry Potter did with magic. Voodoo has a negative connotation when you hear about it.
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'Astonishing X-Men: Dangerous' Will Entertain Joss Whedon, Marvel Fans Waiting for 'Avengers'Fans of Marvel Comics superheroes can’t get enough of their favorite characters. The latest item heading our way is Marvel Knights Animation’s DVD release 'The Astonishing X-Men: Dangerous' from Shout! Factory.
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'DC Nation' Clips for 'S.B.F.F.' And 'Animal Man'Warner Bros., DC, and Cartoon Network shared a couple new clips from this week's upcoming shorts from DC Nation. They're entitled 'S.B.F.F.' and 'Animal Man.' They feature Batgirl and Animal Man.
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'Green Lantern: The Animated Series - Lost Planet' Video ClipsWarner Bros., DC, and Cartoon Network were gracious enough to share a couple new clips from this week's upcoming episode of 'Green Lantern: The Animated Series.' It's entitled 'Lost Planet.'
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'Young Justice - Performance' Video ClipsThis week's premiering episode of 'Young Justice' is entitled 'Performance.' In it, 'the team goes undercover at the Haly International Traveling Circus to locate a thief stealing weapons technology across Europe — but a thief isn’t all they find.'
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Producer Stone Douglass Shares Why People Should See 'Corman's World''There’s a little bit of a rebel in every American. Roger Corman had all of that in his world and films. I hope it inspires people. He inspired us, so we hope we can inspire other people by making a film about him.'
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Producer Stone Douglass Discusses Roger Corman Documentary'He’s the ultimate producer. If I were to discover 50 percent of the amount of talent he’s discovered and make 20 percent of the number of films he made, I’d be a very lucky man. He’s also financially successful.'
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'Corman' World' Producer Stone Douglass Talks Role in Project'James Cameron. He was in the middle of finishing 'Avatar' and then dealing with this marketing and press tour. He was very willing to do an interview, [but] it was impossible to get him scheduled. He was the first director for 'Piranha II: The Spawning.'
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Dallas Family Takes Storm Cover in Bathtub, Wears Skateboard Helmets for ProtectionWhen sirens began going off we immediately put all the children in our guest bathroom's tub. We have skateboard helmets easily accessible for the children to put on because of stories we've heard about the tornadoes in Joplin, MO.
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'Young Justice - Insecurity' Video Clips and ImagesWe have two new clips from the 'Young Justice' episode entitled 'On Deadline' and 'Hurt Much.' We also have a couple new images from the episode posted above. All material is used with permission.
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Interview: Peter Bogdanovich Talks About New Films in Development'[Daughter] Antonia came across the script and noticed it was written by her parents. It was written when she was about a year old. She fell in love with the script and wants to make it. I said, 'Go ahead.' I said I’d produce it for her.'
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'Intruders' Fails to Scare Up Interest from Critics or Movie AudiencesDirector Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is back with 'Intruders.' It tells of two children who live in different countries but are visited every night by the same supernatural being set on possessing them. Were critics and moviegoers frightened by the film?
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Interview: Peter Bogdanovich Talks About Meeting Roger Corman'[Roger] had read some of my stuff in Esquire. He didn’t even know that I had directed in the theater and been an actor since I was 15. He just thought I was a writer and asked me if I would like to write a movie. That’s how it started.'
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Peter Bogdanovich Talks Roger Corman, Other Influences'He gave me a career in pictures and jumpstarted it. [He did that] with 'The Wild Angels,' where I learned an awful lot about making films. I learned all aspects of making a picture. I worked on it for 22 weeks. I did everything you can do on a picture.'
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'Mirror Mirror' Mixed in Eyes of Critics, ViewersFans of visual director Tarsem Singh’s movies were no doubt excited to hear he was getting the chance to work within the world of fairy tales with 'Mirror Mirror.' Did critics and moviegoers feel like it lived up to their expectations?
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Peter Bogdanovich Reflects on Roger Corman'There’s no difference [in Roger]. He sounds the same on the phone, too. The only difference is his hair isn’t black. It’s gray. Other than that, I don’t see much difference. He’s very well-preserved [Laughing]. He looks great.'
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Q&A: Peter Bogdanovich Discusses Changes in Movie Business'It started to change in the end of the 1970s. It evolved as things do over time to the position we’re in now. The studios are making these big expensive tent pole, franchises, comic book, and CGI movies. It’s a whole different kind of filmmaking now.'Also published on:
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Critics Suffer 'Wrath of the Titans,' Moviegoers CelebrateThe gods and characters from Greek mythology returned to theaters this past weekend. 'Wrath of the Titans' continues the story of Perseus as he joins forces with father Zeus to protect the world. Was the sequel warranted?
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Director Simon Curtis Discusses Filming 'My Week With Marilyn''I was an ambitious young man in London wanting to get into the business. I was actually very lucky to work in the theater as my first job with my friend Helen Mirren. I completely identified with a young man getting to know an extraordinary actress.'
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Interview: 'My Week With Marilyn' Director Simon Curtis Talks About Casting'I spent a lot of time dreaming of making this film and began thinking of my wish list for my cast. I was very lucky that people liked the script. Kenneth Branagh and Michelle Williams were such magnets to other actors.'
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'The World of Flashpoint Featuring Batman' Graphic Novel ReviewThere are some great stories inside 'The World of Flashpoint Featuring Batman.' If you love exploring alternate universes and seeing how things might have been with some of the superheroes you follow on a regular basis, you’ll want this book.
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'Batman: Year One Deluxe Edition' Graphic Novel Review'Batman: Year One' was named the #1 Essential Batman Graphic Novel and launched Christopher Nolan’s 'Dark Knight' trilogy and an animated feature based on it. Thanks to DC Comics, now you can get the hardcover 'Batman: Year One Deluxe Edition.'
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Director Simon Curtis Discusses 'My Week With Marilyn''We were telling this young Colin Clark’s point of view. That’s the story we wanted to tell. It’s just a love letter to the talent and courage of actors. Everyone works in a different way, and who’s to say what’s right or wrong?'
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Reassessing 'Man of Steel' After New Movie Logo PremieresImages from Zack Snyder’s upcoming 'Man of Steel' raised concern, surfacing a newly designed costume and other alterations. I’ve been the biggest objector to the changes. It might be time to step back and reassess the situation.
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Interview: Navot Papushado on Message Behind Horror Film 'Rabies''If we can start communicating and talking again things wouldn’t go so badly and wrong. If the characters in the film were just talking and explaining [themselves], a lot of the misunderstandings that led to some gruesome deaths would have been avoided.'
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'Rabies' Co-Director Navot Papushado Discusses Impact of First Israeli Horror Flick'I guess this is kind of a landmark in the Israeli industry. [Add to that] all the success all over the world. People are talking about it as being something that changed things. 'Rabies' changed the way audiences look at the films here.'
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Navot Papushado Discusses First Israeli Horror Film 'Rabies'''Rabies' has its moments of gore and suspense. The basic concept is different. You’re going to see a slasher film like no other. It’s the first slasher where the killer doesn’t kill anyone. He leaves that job to all the other characters.'
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'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' Writer Scripting Behind-the-Scenes Bible Epic 'Unholy Night'How do you top yourself when you’ve already turned the life of one of the greatest presidents in American history and a celebrated classic novel into horror tales? You take on the 'Greatest Story Ever Told' in the most famous book of them all: The Bible.
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DVD Review: 'Betty White: Champion for Animals'A big trend in Hollywood right now is releasing full-length films focusing on the importance of animals in the world and keeping them safe. Image Entertainment is joining the cause with 'Betty White: Champion for Animals.'
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Jeff Bridges vs. Evil Julianne Moore in Family Exorcism Adventure Film 'Seventh Son'It seemed like a new exorcism movie was hitting theaters every week for a while. After 'The Devil Inside,' things slowed down for the sub-genre. Now the concept is being explored in a higher profile and bigger budget film entitled 'Seventh Son.'
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'Camel Spiders' Actor Brian Krause Discusses Roger Corman Creature Feature'Alright! Let's have a campy good time! I love the sci-fi genre. I think Hollywood may snub its nose thinking it's a B-, C-, or D-movie. It's fun and I think the audience really loves it. Movies are about fun and having a good time. '
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Q&A: Actor Brian Krause on Making 'Camel Spiders''Director Jim Wynorski expects us to have our line down and do it. It’s not like being on a big movie where you’re sitting around in your trailer having lattes and people are getting things for you. It’s like, 'Get there and get it done!''
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Blu-ray Review: 'HOP'If you’re looking for Easter Bunny fun, this is all you’re going to find out there; it’ll have to do. The movie will keep kids satisfied and there are enough extra features to keep consumers happy about spending their hard-earned cash on 'HOP.'
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Interview: 'Clone Wars' Supervising Director Dave Filoni Addresses Darkness of Show'I think that it’s easier if you have these dark situations and they lead somewhere into the light. I do my best to try to draw it back into that at times episodically. Dark things happen but then it leads to a sense of good can prevail.'
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Interview: 'Clone Wars' Supervising Director Dave Filoni Discusses Creative Process'The ideas and stories for 'Star Wars' or 'The Clone Wars' originate with him. Before we have a meeting with the six writers, there will be a small one with George Lucas, our producer Cary Silver, myself, and a sort of head writer which we anoint.'
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Interview: 'Clone Wars' Supervising Director Dave Filoni Discusses Show's Progress'I’ve always joked that I am one person who understands the value of the 'Special Editions.' There are so many things that I would do just because I know more now. I think I’m a better director and I could help guide people to reach a better outcome.'
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Interview: 'Clone Wars' Supervising Director Dave Filoni Talks About Working With George Lucas'From one fan to another, George loves 'Star Wars.' He really loves the characters in the universe. I’ve had a great time working with him for seven years in that universe. It’s been a great thrill as you can imagine.'
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Blu-ray Review: 'Casablanca 70th Anniversary Edition'What's there to say about 'Casablanca' that hasn't been said? It's been crowned the 'Greatest Movie Ever Made' by a British Film Institute poll and named the second greatest movie by the American Film Institute's American Movies Lists.
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Interview: Miss Piggy Dishes on 'The Muppets' Movie'We’ve already done 'The Muppets.' Why not do 'The Miss Piggy Movie'? Kermit can be in it. Moi needs a leading man. Who really needs the others? You can’t even understand what the Swedish Chef is saying anyhow.'
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Miss Piggy Speaks Candidly About Relationship With Kermit, Working With Amy Adams'In the movie, we play estranged lovers who reunite. In reality we’ve always been a couple. There's one thing that... mirrors reality in the movie: That's Kermit’s inability to commit. We're still working on that. I’m sending him to therapy next week.'
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'Bad Kids Go to Hell' Hits Dallas With Advance Screening, After PartyA few lucky members of the press as well as friends and family of the cast and crew were given the opportunity to see a screening of 'Bad Kids Go to Hell' at the Angelika in Dallas. The festivities also included a red carpet walk and after party.
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Blu-ray Review: 'Battle Royale: The Complete Collection'With the buzz surrounding 'The Hunger Games,' it seems fitting to give credit where credit is due. Writer Koushun Takami’s novel 'Battle Royale' explored the concept of teens being made to kill each other a few years before Suzanne Collins did.
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'Brake' Fails to Impress Critics, AudiencesMovies love to make us face our personal fears. We’ve been 'Buried' with Ryan Reynolds. The next logical step would be getting locked in a trunk with Stephen Dorff. Did critics and moviegoers find 'Brake' terrifying or exciting?
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Blu-ray Review: 'Wallace & Gromit’s World of Invention: The Complete 6-Part Series'I’m not a big fan of “Wallace & Gromit” short films or any of the movies made by Aardman Animation. When I received 'Wallace & Gromit’s World of Invention: The Complete 6-Part Series' in the mail, I didn’t think much of it.
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Blu-ray Review: 'Transformers Prime' Season 1 Limited Edition Blu-ray Gears Fans UpThe latest incarnation of everyone’s favorite Robots in Disguise, 'Transformers Prime,' is now available for fans to get in a limited Blu-ray edition packed with all sorts of goodies. This time around, we get CG animation instead of the hand-drawn kind.
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'4:44 Last Day on Earth' Successfully Explores Our EndHow would you spend your last moments alive? That’s what '4:44 Last Day on Earth' looks to explore. Did critics and moviegoers think they made the right choice?
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'The Raid: Redemption' Excites Critics, MoviegoersIndonesia sent the United States a gift via select movie theaters. Did moviegoers and critics receive 'The Raid: Redemption' well?
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Odds Favor 'The Hunger Games': Critics, Viewers, Box Office Approve Young Adult Adaptation'The Hunger Games' has arrived, and things are looking good for the film at the box office. However, money spent at the theater doesn’t necessarily translate to how critics and moviegoers reacted to it. Are the odds in its favor?
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Josh Hutcherson Talks Filming 'The Hunger Games,' Suzanne Collins on Set''Hunger Games' author Suzanne Collins was at my first audition, which I wasn’t expecting. [That] was nerve-wracking. If you can imagine walking in and seeing her. [I was] thinking, 'Oh, you wrote the book. Here’s what Peeta looks like. Hope you like it.'
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Interview: Josh Hutcherson on Doing His Own Stunts for 'The Hunger Games''[Jennifer Lawrence] decided she wanted to show me she could kick over the top of my head. I said there’s no way. She tried to and kicked me in the side of the head. She gave me a real concussion. She felt so bad. She was crying.'
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'The Hunger Games' Star Josh Hutcherson Talks Book-to-Film Transition, Fan Pandemonium'I went to go get the door as one does. There’s a mom standing there with these two girls. They instantly do that scream at that level you don’t understand and start crying. They have clothes [on] that have my face and my character’s face all over them.'
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'The Hunger Games' Star Josh Hutcherson Talks Fans, Future Projects'For me it’s just going out at these events and seeing their passion. It’s scary in a sense. I’ve never seen people be so passionate about something before. To know that it has to do with me in some way is kind of crazy. We had a police escort yesterday.'
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Josh Hutcherson Talks About 'The Hunger Games''I first came across the books was when I found out they were making the movie. That’s when I first heard about them. I became hooked right away. I loved the story. My character Peeta was so interesting to me. I connected with him on so many levels'
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Q&A: 'The Hunger Games' Star Isabelle Fuhrman Discusses Playing Clove''The Hunger Games' is about real people put into extreme situations and circumstances. I think that’s what so many people enjoy about the books [is that] the characters are so relatable.'
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Interview: Clove Actor Isabelle Fuhrman Talks About 'The Hunger Games''My agent actually gave me the book right when Lionsgate first optioned it. I read it that night and got the second one in the morning. I read it all day. I had to wait for the third one to come out. You can’t stop reading it. You get so involved.'
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Q&A: Foxface Jacqueline Emerson Discusses 'The Hunger Games' Fandom''The Hunger Games' was required reading at my school. Everybody had to read it. I’m normally like, 'I don’t want to read it.' I quickly became hooked. I read the first and the second one. I waited until midnight for the third one.'
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Interview: 'The Hunger Games' Actor Jacqueline Emerson Talks Foxface'The part I was most excited to film was probably the interview scene with Stanley Tucci. I am a huge Stanley Tucci fan. When I found out he was cast as Caesar and I would have a scene with him, I called my mom freaking out.'
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DVD Review: 'Grimm's Snow White'If I didn’t know better, I would think The Asylum is starting to care about the quality of its films a little. The last few I’ve seen have a level of cheese, but seem as if the actors are taking their roles more seriously and the film crew is more alert.
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Blu-ray Review: 'The Muppets' Three-Disc Combo PackThis is a worthy purchase for anyone into these crazy creatures. It’s packed full of hours of fun for everyone and can even bleed over into trips in your car if you use the soundtrack to keep the kids quiet and entertained.
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Review: 'Saucer Country' Issue #1Vertigo starts a new monthly series in March. They take part of a political thriller, mix in some family drama, and then add a healthy portion of UFO conspiracy to come up with 'Saucer Country.' No writer is better suited than 'Dr. Who's' Paul Cornell.
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Review: 'Gone: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack''Gone' didn’t quite make the impact on audiences Summit Entertainment was hoping for. The film missed its mark and failed to connect with critics or moviegoers. Unfortunately, David Buckley’s soundtrack didn’t help matters.
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'The FP' Out of Sync With Critics, Audiences Groove AlongA movie just hit theaters recently that I’m sure most people haven’t seen the likes of before. 'The FP' sounds like a unique blend of 'Breakin’' and 'Blade Runner.' How did moviegoers and critics react to this strange sounding combination?
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'21 Jump Street' a Surprise Hit With Critics, AudiencesEvery once in a while a movie comes along that, for all intents and purposes, should fail at the box office. Somehow it rises above and succeeds where hundreds of movies have failed before. '21 Jump Street' appears to be one of those rare exceptions.
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Interview: Supervising Director Dave Filoni Discusses 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' Season 4 Finale'The audience doesn’t know if Maul is going to be around for one episode, two episodes, or twenty episodes. One thing I will say is he’s far more cunning and intelligent than what people gave him credit for.'
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Review: 'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'Critics and moviegoers weren’t very kind to 'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.' One thing that can’t be blamed for the movie’s failure is its soundtrack.
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Blu-ray Review: 'The Three Musketeers' Hits the MarkI don’t know how Paul W. S. Anderson did it, but he successfully mixed together the action cinematography of his 'Resident Evil' films with the period piece grandeur and look of 'The Three Musketeers.' I have to say that I was very pleased with this.
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'Dark Shadows' Trailer Casts Pall on Tim Burton ProductionMy heart immediately sank at the first notes of 'Superfly' and continued its trip into the pit of my stomach as the tune of a Barry White song rang out. I’m not the only one upset by footage from the film. Many fans of the show are disappointed.
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Review: 'Fairest' Issue #1Fans of 'Fables' and writer Bill Willingham’s other creations have reason to celebrate. His latest spin-off, 'Fairest,' hit bookshelves recently, giving fairy tale enthusiasts more of what they love.
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Review: 'Batman Versus Bane' Graphic NovelDC Comics is getting everyone educated and up to speed on one of Batman's most mysterious and dangerous super villains before the release of this summer's final chapter of Christopher Nolan's trilogy, 'The Dark Knight Rises.'
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Blu-ray Review: 'Unforgiven: 20th Anniversary Digibook'Clint Eastwood has starred as a cowboy since the 1950s. His last western, 'Unforgiven,' was made in 1992. Warner Bros. decided to celebrate through the release of the 'Unforgiven: 20th Anniversary Digibook (Blu-ray).'
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Need More 'The Looney Tunes Show'? Get 'Season One, Volume 3' DVDBugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang are back in 'The Looney Tunes Show Season One, Volume 3.' This features the second batch of four episodes from the hit Cartoon Network series.
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'Back to the Future' Hoverboards Are Here!Tired of waiting until 2015 to get your hands on the hoverboard you saw in 'Back to the Future Part II'? Now you can get the next best thing from Mattel. The toy manufacturer licensed the rights to make an official life-sized prop replica.
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Blu-ray Review: 'Happy Feet Two'Every once in a while an animated family film comes along that is so painful and so dreadfully unfocused you literally sit through it the entire time wondering, 'How did this ever get made?' 'Happy Feet Two' is one of those movies.
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'DC Universe Secret Origins' Graphic Novel ReviewWith all the animated and live-action movies coming out featuring DC superheroes, the comic book publishing giant did the smart thing and released a collection of stories 72 years in the making. They’re all here in 'DC Universe Secret Origins.'
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Interview: 'John Carter' Webmaster/Archivist Bill Hillman Talks New Movie'Despite the gleeful media reporting of the film being a flop, the movie has grossed over $100 million worldwide in its opening weekend -- a weekend take that amounts to 40 percent of the production cost, and to my mind, does not amount to failure.'
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'John Carter' Site Editor/Archivist Bill Hillman Compares Movie to Books'Andrew Stanton and his co-screenwriters brought a fresh re-telling to ERB's 100-year-old tale. They changed the character and motivation of the protagonist. They retooled the ages-old heroic fighting man, John Carter, into a jaded warrior.'
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'John Carter: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack' ReviewWithout a good musical score, many scenes will not have the same impact. Composer Michael Giacchino does his part to bring added dimension to this tale of interplanetary adventure with 'John Carter: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.'
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'John Carter, Warlord of Mars Omnibus' Provides More Adventure for Movie FansMany people will leave the theater after seeing 'John Carter' hungry for more adventures from this interplanetary hero. You can fulfill your need for more adventures on the red planet by picking up the 'John Carter, Warlord of Mars Omnibus.'
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'A Thousand Words' Falls on Deaf Ears With Critics; Audiences KinderThe commercials and trailers made 'A Thousand Words' look like Murphy’s chance at making a movie like 'Liar Liar' or 'Yes Man.' Did it succeed in warding off bad reviews from critics and moviegoers?
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'Silent House' Debuts to Boos From Critics, MoviegoersThe American remake of Gustavo Hernández's low-budget 2010 Uruguayan horror film, 'Silent House,' garnered attention because it was shot in one continuous take. How did moviegoers and critics respond to the unique film?
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First Person: 'The Hunger Games Mall Tour' Comes to DallasThe Dallas stop took place at the Hot Topic store in the Galleria Mall. Hundreds of lucky wristband winners lined up for hours outside the store in anticipation of getting to meet the stars who portray their favorite characters from the book.
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'John Carter' Pleases Fans, Leaves Critics UnsatisfiedIt’s been a long wait for fans of 'John Carter.' On the 100th anniversary of the character’s creation, we finally get our first big screen adaptation of his adventures and travels to Barsoom. Did the anticipation for the film pay off?
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Blu-ray Review: Experiencing 'My Week With Marilyn'I never watch films like 'My Week With Marilyn.' I had the opportunity to interview Kenneth Branagh and director Simon Curtis so I made an effort to see it. I don’t know why I always fight seeing films like this because I always end up enjoying them.
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Blu-ray Review: 'The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride' Continues SeriesFans of the series will not be disappointed with the two-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack of 'The Lion King 2: Simba’s Pride.' I, on the other hand, found it to have way too much singing and just wasn’t as fun as 'The Lion King 1 1/2.'
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Blu-ray Review: Eastwood, DiCaprio Bring 'J. Edgar' to LifeTwo things caught my interest when I received 'J. Edgar.' The first thing was the fact that it was about the mysterious man who ran the FBI for several decades. Second, it was directed by Clint Eastwood, whose films I’ve grown up watching.
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'The Woman in Black: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack' Provides Sonic ScaresThere’s no denying 'The Woman in Black' has restored faith in horror fans that movies can still be genuinely scary. No doubt some of the creepiness and feelings of terror the movie conjures in viewers comes from the soundtrack.
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'Young Justice: Season One, Volume Three' Showcases SidekicksWhere are all the superheroes’ sidekicks while they’re doing battle as the Justice League? While the big heroes are busy fighting all the super villains of the universe, their sidekicks take care of lighter work as members of Young Justice.
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Interview: Sam Witwer Talks About Playing Darth Maul for 'The Clone Wars''It’s not a story about Darth Maul coming back and he’s such a bad-ass. This is more about a guy who is deeply psychologically damaged. That’s the reason he survived and the damage goes a lot deeper. It’s more about psychology.'
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Blu-ray Review: Roger Corman's 'Camel Spiders' Infests Your HouseholdB-movie legend Roger Corman never fails to provide bits of monster movie mayhem to help us waste our time on a Friday or Saturday night stuck at home. His latest offering is 'Camel Spiders.'
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Bat-Girl, Batwoman Co-Creator/Artist Sheldon Moldoff Passes Away at 91Golden Age comic book artist Sheldon 'Shelly' Moldoff passed away February 29, 2012, at the age of 91. News traveled slowly, only reaching fans yesterday. Moldoff was living in Florida with his wife Shirley when he passed away.
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'Clone Wars' Darth Maul Voice Actor Sam Witwer Talks 'Star Wars' 3D'I loved the subtlety of the 3D. What I mean by subtlety is that no one was trying to poke my eyes out. There weren’t things flying out of the screen hitting me in the face. I thought it was a really smart and good conversion.'
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Interview: 'Star Wars' Author Joe Schreiber Talks Horror in 'a Galaxy Far, Far Way''Continuity in the Expanded Universe is an issue, but I never really thought of it as a problem. Lucasfilm is set up to handle these things ... and Leland Chee, Lucasfilm’s 'Keeper of the Holocron,' holds an astonishing amount of information in his head.'
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Interview: Author Joe Schreiber Discusses New 'Star Wars' Book 'Red Harvest''People were pretty excited about a 'Star Wars' horror novel ... I really think it’s a no-brainer. There’s such a huge love among 'Star Wars' fans for horror, and vice-versa. Fans love dressing up like zombified stormtroopers and Imperial officers.'
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'Stargate' Actor Alexis Cruz Discusses 'Unprofessionals' Graphic Novel'We actually started this last year. I’ve been a comic enthusiast for most of my life. I’m a geek. I grew up that way. My best friend is one of the best writers I’ve ever known. He’s really a terrific writer but he never became a professional one.'
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'Stargate' Actor Alexis Cruz Talks About Graphic Novel 'Unprofessionals''We currently have four people [involved]. I’ve had some pro people who are supportive of this indie project. Our book starts off as this really happy go lucky adventure. [It] quickly turns into this gritty, realistic, police procedure gone wrong.'
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'The Lorax' Wins Over Critics and AudiencesFans of the rhyming children’s writer were excited and optimistic that 'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax' would be faithful to the spirit of the book. Did it succeed in its mission to entertain moviegoers and critics?
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Blu-ray Review: 'The Lion King 1 1/2' Roars in Latest ReleaseI actually enjoyed 'The Lion King 1 1/2' more than the first and the second movies. However, I’m sure that’s rare. I’m a big fan of irreverent and crude humor, which is definitely in abundance here thanks to Timon and Pumbaa being the main characters.
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'Star Wars' Concept Artist Ralph McQuarrie Passes Away at 82Legendary concept artist Ralph McQuarrie passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012. McQuarrie was best known for his concept art for the first three 'Star Wars' films. He's responsible for the design of iconic characters like Boba Fett and Darth Vader.Also published on:
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'Star Wars: Red Harvest' Paperback Mixes Zombies and the Force'Star Wars: Red Harvest' is finally available in a paperback form for those who don’t like bulky oversized hardbacks. Much like everything we’ve seen on film and TV in the 'Star Wars' universe since 1986, 'Red Harvest' is a prequel to 'Death Troopers.'
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Billy Boyd Talks About His Character in 'Dorothy and the Witches of Oz''The character I play is called Nick ... Nick Chopper. When he meets Dorothy, there is an immediate attraction. Does he see something of the good [and] innocent human being that he wants to be in Dorothy ... or have they met before?'
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Actor Billy Boyd Discusses 'Dorothy and the Witches of Oz'Boyd plays lead character Nick Chopper in director Leigh Scott's 'Dorothy and the Witches of Oz.'
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Interview: 'Beneath the Darkness' Director Martin Guigui Talks Shooting Schedule'This was shot in a miraculous 20 and a quarter days. The reason I say that is the camera operator, my first assistant director, and I jumped in a van on one of the days off and went around for three hours getting a lot of second unit type shots.'
