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Batman Reboot Won’t Hit Theaters Until After 2017
Sorry Bat-fans. If you were looking for a new Batman movie some time soon, you're going to get disappointed. It looks like we won't see a 'Dark Knight' reboot for quite a while. So what's the hold up?
‘Princess Bride’ T-Shirt Deemed a Security Threat on Airplane
'The Princess Bride' is known for many famous lines, perhaps the most famous of which is the classic, "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." It's quoted and repeated and even reprinted on t-shirts. But you might not want to wear your Inigo Montoya shirt on your next airplane flight lest you wind up like poor Wynand Mullins whose 'Princess Bride' t-shirt
‘Man of Steel’ Toys Reveal a Top Secret Villain?
'Man of Steel' has a villain any Superman fan will recognize: General Zod. Played by Oscar-nominee Michael Shannon, Zod was famously seen in 'Superman II' and introduced the classic line, "Kneel before Zod!" But is there another Superman bad guy in 'Man of Steel?' One that the filmmakers are trying to keep quiet? There very well may be and that top secret villain may have been spoiled wi
‘Iron Man 3′ to Open in IMAX Theaters Worldwide Starting on April 25!
Is 'Iron Man 3' one of your must see movies of 2013? Can you not wait any longer to see one of the biggest superhero films of the year? Well, we can help. You still have some time to wait, but how would you like to see 'Iron Man 3' one week earlier than its May 3, 2013 release date? You can and we've got the details.
‘Olympus Has Fallen’ Trailer: Die Hard in The White House
'A Good Day to Die Hard' opens in theaters on February 14th but if that's not enough 'Die Hard' for you, you can also look forward to 'Olympus Has Fallen,' a movie that doesn't technically take place in the John McClane universe, but might as well. Check out the new 'Olympus Has Fallen' trailer below to see for yourself.
Did ‘Man of Steel’ Turn a Classic Superman Character Into a Girl?
As 'Man of Steel' was casting, the film hit all the classic Superman notes - Lois Lane, Perry White, Jor-El, Ma and Pa Kent - with one exception: Jimmy Olsen. "Superman's pal" and fellow photojournalist at the Daily Planet was notoriously missing from any and all cast reports. And now we think we know why...
Lance Armstrong Doping Scandal Movie Coming From Director J.J. Abrams
The Lance Armstrong doping scandal has captured the interest of the world over the past few days after the cyclist admitted to Oprah Winfrey that he used PEDs and cheated during all 7 of his once-triumphant Tour de France victories. It's the the kind of drama that makes for a great movie. And, as you might have expected, the Lance Armstrong doping scandal is going to do just that.
Mark Wahlberg and Ted to Appear Together at 2013 Oscars
When Seth MacFarlane was announced as the host of the 2013 Oscars we wondered whether MacFarlane would bring some of his more famous characters to the big show. Well we won't have to wait until February 24 to find out. Star Mark Wahlberg confirmed that he and "Ted" will appear together on stage at the 2013 Oscars.
‘Terminator 5′ Gets Writers, Moves Forward With Script
As Arnold Schwarzenegger's new film - 'The Last Stand' - hits theaters this weekend, let's turn our attention to perhaps his most popular franchise. The actor was in talks to star in 'Terminator 5' after leaving public office but he never had an actual script. That's about to change as two writers have been hired to write a 'Terminator 5' script, kickstarting the upcoming sequel.
‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ – Did Joss Whedon Almost Direct?
'Star Wars: Episode 7' still hasn't announced its director but one of the names that has been on the list since Day 1 is 'Avengers' director Joss Whedon. He's busy working on both the 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' TV series and 'The Avengers 2' but is there room for 'Star Wars: Episode 7' in that equation?
The Female Avengers: See the Superheroes Recast as Women
Sure, 'The Avengers' was a great movie but there was only one female member (Black Widow) of the superhero team. There are already rumors that Joss Whedon wants to add Wasp to 'Avengers 2' but what if the entire 'Avengers' team was recast as women? Hey, if they can do an all-girl version of 'The Expendables' why not 'The Avengers?' And what if they cast Alison Brie, Sandra Bullock and Amber Heard?
‘Fantastic Four’ Reboot to Be Like Nothing You’ve Ever Seen?
None of the 'Fantastic Four' movies made have been any good but that doesn't mean they're going to stop trying. Fox is actively working on a 'Fantastic Four' reboot with 'Chronicle' director Josh Trank and the man behind all of Fox's superhero movies says it will be unlike anything you've ever seen.