Batfleck: He’s Bitter and Not Speaking with Robin

Batfleck: He’s Bitter and Not Speaking with Robin
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Superhero in-the-know blogger Umberto Gonzalez has been generally on the money with his “Batman Vs. Superman” reporting of late. This morning he tweeted he was about to retweet a “scoop” about the upcoming Zack Snyder-directed superhero film for Warner Bros. And so he did, retweeting film producer Daniel Alter who tweeted “Can’t wait for #BatmanvsSuperman.. #batfleck semi-retired/not speaking to Robin anymore… Controlling drones from the batcave.”

Sounds lovely…

/sarcasm 

TNG Season 5 Blu-Ray Review

TNG Season 5 Blu-Ray Review
Matt Wright - TrekMovie

Season 5 continues the well oiled machine that we knew as TNG. Season 5 is one of the best seasons of TNG. Of course Season 5 includes “The Inner Light” and other excellent episodes such as “Power Play”, “I,Borg” and “Cause and Effect.” Read on to see how the season looks re-mastered and details of the generally excellent new bonus features, available November 19th in North America.

Of course, being the Trek nerd that I am I read this whole review. I can’t believe I don’t have any of these remastered season on Blu-ray yet. But, you know, money and stuff…

‘Fantastic Four’ Begins Filming in March

‘Fantastic Four’ Begins Filming in March
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According to ComingSoon.net, Fox’s Fantastic Four reboot will begin filming in Baton Rouge this March. Originally, the film was scheduled to begin shooting this past June in Vancouver. Recently, the film had its release date pushed back to June 19th, 2015 from its original release of March 6, 2015. There’s quite a bit of speculation that the push was to accommodate Michael B. Jordan’s filming schedule. It’s said that he’s director Josh Trank’s only choice for the Johnny Storm aka Human Torch. Miles Teller is said to be the frontrunner for Reed Richards aka Mr. Fantastic. There have been…

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CBS Not Interested in ‘Star Trek’ TV Series

CBS Not Interested in ‘Star Trek’ TV Series
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Sparked by the success of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. series, Abrams wasn’t optimistic about Star Trek returning to its roots on television, saying:

I have been hearing for as long as I can remember that CBS, who has the rights to the series, has just been saying they’re not interested. That’s the word I’ve been told. [A CBS Studios rep replied: “We love the Star Trek franchise, its fan base and the many possibilities for its future when the time is right.

However, an unnamed CBS Studio representative left the door open, responding to Abrams’ comments, by saying:

We love the Star…

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‘Almost Human’ Extended Trailer

‘Almost Human’ Extended Trailer

For those who, like me, won’t catch the part one of the pilot until tonight via Hulu, you are probably still quite interested in this trailer. The pilot is a two parter and part one debuted last night on broadcast TV. I have neither the time nor the inclination to make sure I’m in front of my TV at any set time. Hulu (or some service like it) is the future, and that’s the way I watch TV. At this time the (stupid) powers that be have decreed that Hulu must be delayed by a day. So I wait one day. I’ll be catching the pilot tonight and I am really looking forward tot his one!

I can tell you…

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Missing The Point

Missing The Point

TJ brings you news of the top box office spots. Of course ‘Thor: The Dark World’ dominated by a wide margin. And TJ really like the film so that’s a good thing as far as he’s concerned. There’s a ‘Hunger Games’ theme park coming. Yeah… talk about missing the point. Lionsgate seems determined in this folly though. Jeremy Renner is getting another Bourne film. TJ would like to be reminded of why anyone would want to do yet another Bourne film without, you know, Bourne. And back to ‘Thor’, TJ wrote a review of ‘Thor: The Dark World’, and released not one, but TWO podcasts about it this past week that you’ll want to check out. We got a trailer for Maleficent starring Angelina Jolie. Why? Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Noah’ got a trailer on Thursday. The Mario Bros. get a gritty realistic short film series that’s kind of weird and fun at the same time. And then, wow, there’s the ‘Super Smash Wars’ which just totally works! And of course, find out what to see this weekend.

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Super Smash Wars

Super Smash Wars

Oh my goodness I’m such a nerd! I have found the most awesomely ridiculous (or ridiculously awesome) thing in possibly this whole galaxy, or a galaxy far far away, or really the whole universe. If you love movies, video games (particularly older video games), and Star Wars you are really going to love this. Prepare to be knocked into light speed!

Latest Trailer for ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’

Latest Trailer for ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’

This trailer is set to a bit more, shall we say contemporary beat? than what we have previously seen for this film. I reckon they’re probably having a little bit of a hard time getting interest in this film and maybe some upbeat music will help. Well I’m guessing that’s what the thinking on this is anyway.

I am looking forward to it but I don’t think it’s coming to Nashville for a while. It’s going to a very limited release starting on November 29th and doesn’t go to a wide release until Christmas — which is just annoying. Whatever. I’ll watch it whenever I can finally see it.

‘The Four Players’ - A Gritty Take on the Mario Bros.

‘The Four Players’ - A Gritty Take on the Mario Bros.

For The Fixer I alternated between geeky wonderment, and snorting with laughter. I mean seriously, I couldn’t make up my mind. I mean, Mario and Luigi are fantasy characters in a fantasy world that is mostly just food fun. And these two short films (soon to be four) take themselves soooo seriously, and yet they are completely ludicrous.

These short films are written and directed by Evan Daugherty Snow White and the Huntsman, Divergent, and the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (we’ll try not to hold that against him).

In these first two films we meet up with Marion in the first, and…

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R2-D2 CONFIRMED FOR STAR WARS VII YOU GUYS!!!!!

R2-D2 CONFIRMED FOR STAR WARS VII YOU GUYS!!!!!

Yeah okay, so I’m being somewhat tongue in cheek with my headline. Which one of you would have actually thought that R2-D2 would not be in the new film. I mean it’s pretty much a given. But at least we can say, yep, it’s a given. That’s because JJ Abrams tweeted out a photo of him standing with the awesome little droid.

It’s not earth shattering or anything but it’s still fun. They’re actually making new Star Wars kind of fun. And hopefully it’s going to be better than those awful prequel things that we don’t acknowledge the existence of.

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