‘Return of the Jedi’ Deleted Scene Resurfaces

‘Return of the Jedi’ Deleted Scene Resurfaces

This is an interesting deleted scene that I’ve never seen before and it’s too bad that it got cut. As it stands, Return of the Jedi is my least favorite film in the original trilogy. While it’s still good, and still watchable, there are signs of where Lucas would ultimately head. Silliness and simplicity were the name of the game with this film. And cutting meaty scenes like this didn’t help. Had this and probably many other more heave and weighty scene remained in the film, I think it would have been far better of for it.

You see in this deleted scene, Yoda tells Luke about how he and…

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Jar Jar Dies…

Jar Jar Dies…

Alright, lets establish something right up front before I share this video with you: There are only three Star Wars films. Three!

Ahh, but that said, George Lucas did make some other films that masquerade as Star Wars films. While I consider Episodes II and III to be at least watchable, Episode I is a real complete and total mess. Much of that can be blamed on Jar Jar. I’d say maybe even a good 50% of the badness of that first prequel can be blamed on Jar Jar actually now that I think of it — or at least the thinking and filmmaking behind the film that led to the inclusion and stupidity of…

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‘Catching Fire’ TV Spot Set to Christina Aguilera Song

‘Catching Fire’ TV Spot Set to Christina Aguilera Song

So, if Christina Aguilera is your thing, I suppose you’ll enjoy this trailer. If she’s not, well, you’ll probably still enjoy the trailer — unless you don’t like The Hunger Games. In which case, you probably did not click through to this article and you probably aren’t reading and/or watching anyway.

We’re getting might close to the release of this second installment now and I’m ready, I’m excited. I’m somewhat worried given some of the things that I’ve heard about the film recently, but I’m still hopeful. I loved the first film, and I’m hoping to like this one as well.

‘Agents of SHIELD’ - ‘Thor’ Crossover

‘Agents of SHIELD’ - ‘Thor’ Crossover
Russ Fischer - /Film

In the aftermath of the events chronicled in the feature film Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World, Coulson and the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. pick up the pieces–one of which threatens to destroy a member of the team.

This one airs November 19, with Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: The Next Generation) directing and guest stars such as Peter MacNicol, Michael Graziadei, Erin Way, Toby Wilson, Alex Neustaedter, and Sylvia Brindis.

Sounds good to me. I’ve found Frakes to be a pretty good director. I liked both of his Star Trek films (haters of Insurrection can just deal with it), and he’s directed…

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Gavin Hood and Asa Butterfield Discuss ‘Ender’s Game’

Gavin Hood and Asa Butterfield Discuss ‘Ender’s Game’
James Bean - Hypable

“When you’re just looking at it on the page and you read ‘he kicks the crap out of Stilson,’ they say ‘Gavin what are you doing? This has got to get a PG-13 rating, and you’re putting violence, don’t you know what the issue of bullying is?’ And I say ‘Yeah I do, I’m going to speak to that issue.’ He knows that he goes too far and we couldn’t shy away from that.”

In fact, Hood says that it was this attention to the spirit of the story that attracted the mostly veteran cast to Ender’s Game. Instead of focusing on the flashy effects and the super-cool technology at hand, they were excited to…

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‘The Lego Movie’ — Trailer 2

‘The Lego Movie’ — Trailer 2

I have to admit, I wasn’t sold on this movie at first. But I’m starting to get into the mood for it. Now who knows, maybe they’ve put all the jokes in the trailer and this will be a dud, but it looks to be a completely hillarious and fun movie. Now if they can find just enough seriousness to pull off a decent plot everything will be good!

Check out the trailer, it’s a lot of fun. The Lego Movie will be in theaters on Februrary 14, 2014.

The Buggers Need Squashed! — What To See This Weekend

The Buggers Need Squashed! — What To See This Weekend

So obviously, the big thing to see this weekend is Ender’s Game and I can’t wait to get my self to the theater to see it! I’ve read the book, and I’m currently reading Ender’s Shadow so I can be fully prepared for the film.

Opening This Weekend

Ender’s Game — PG-13

So I’ve read the book now, and I have to say that while I enjoyed it a lot, it’s also just a little bit strange. But I’m thinking that it will translate well to the big screen. It’s certainly a well loved Sci-Fi novel, and controversy over Orson Scott Card’s views aside, I think the film will do well this weekend. This is the…

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Bryan Singer Breaks Down the ‘Days of Future Past’ Trailer for us

Bryan Singer Breaks Down the ‘Days of Future Past’ Trailer for us
Angie Han - /Film

There was a lot to absorb in that first trailer for X-Men: Days of Future Past. Original trilogy X-Men were bumping up against First Class X-Men, new characters were showing up left and right, and the emotional arc was cresting just as action and mayhem broke out in both timelines.

Fortunately, director Bryan Singer is happy to guide fans through that jam-packed promo. “It really is what we wanted from the first look at the movie,” he said. Hit the jump for his commentary on some key moments.

Really looking forward to this film and so loving every minute of this! Great stuff, go check it…

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Kevin Feige Explains Whedon’s Involvement in ‘Thor: The Dark World’

Kevin Feige Explains Whedon’s Involvement in ‘Thor: The Dark World’
Erik Davis - Movies.com

Leading up to the release of Thor: The Dark World, the Internet was abuzz with rumors that Joss Whedon was airlifted to the set of the Marvel sequel and dropped in like some kind of supersoldier in order to help fix scenes that weren’t working.

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When we spoke to Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige prior to Thor’s November 8 release, we asked him about those Whedon rumors in an effort to find out exactly what the Avengersdirector added to the movie.

“Some of Alan’s comments were taken out of context a bit,” Feige said. “Joss [Whedon] is focused one hundred percent—and has been for the…

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‘Ender’s Game’ Timeline

‘Ender’s Game’ Timeline
TOR.com

Lion’s Gate has just put out a timeline of humanity’s future history leading up to the events of Ender’s Game. It’s a very handy reference if you haven’t read the book. (Although a couple of things at the end are a bit spoiler so we’ve blotted those out.) Check it out below! Click the image to see the full-size (1 MB+) timeline.

This looks only slightly different from the book and I’m certainly not going to quibble with any of that.

Do be aware that though they blocked out spoilers at the very end, there is actually something of a big spoiler right in the middle, actually a bit near the…

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