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Ask Gaiman Your Stardust Questions!

Nov 28th, 2006 Posted in comics, movies, press, sci-fi | Comments Off

Source: Paramount Pictures

Do you have Stardust questions? Author Neil Gaiman has the answers.

Stardust, based on the bestselling graphic novel by Gaiman and Charles Vess, sends audiences on an adventure that begins in a village in England, and takes us to a world that could only exist in Gaiman’s imagination.

Now, Paramount Pictures and Neil Gaiman give fans the chance to ask the creator how Tristan’s journey toward a shooting star really began.

You can submit your questions to questions@StardustMovie.com and, every month, Paramount will select five questions that Neil Gaiman will personally answer.

Look for his answers at StardustMovie.com.

Stardust, directed by Matthew Vaughn, hits theaters on July 27 and stars Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Claire Danes, Charlie Cox, Sienna Miller, Peter O’Toole, Ricky Gervais, Billy Whitelaw and Jason Flemyng.

Marvel & Fox in dispute over X-MEN franchise

Nov 27th, 2006 Posted in comics, movies, nerd culture, press, sci-fi | Comments Off

Source: Marvel Entertainment

The future of X-men and Spiderman depends on how well talks between Marvel,Sony, and Fox are handled over the next several months…

Sony is so confident that Spider-Man 3 will be a hit that both the studio and Marvel are in active talks about doing more movies with the current cast and film crew. Talks between Marvel and Fox have not gone so smoothly.

At the time of X3’s release, it was widely reported “well this is the last movie” despite the last scenes that were shown. Then the Box Office results kind of made Fox change their minds, at least all of a sudden they became more open to the idea of doing an X-Men 4.

But Marvel has an alternate plan for the future of these movies. One that Fox is reluctant to take seriously. However, they may have little choice in the matter because ultimately the X-Men are Marvel’s characters and with Marvel making even bigger steps to control and have more say in the production of their movies, the news on the future of the X-Men movies (which will be revealed in good time).

Rami to produce “Hobbit”?

Nov 27th, 2006 Posted in books, movies, nerd culture, press, sci-fi | Comments Off

Rumors are surfacing that Spiderman Producer/director Sam Rami has been approached to continue the Lord of Rings franchise.

With Peter Jackson not returning,due to a law suit filed against New line Cinema for “Lord of the Rings II” earnings,Rami’s name has been popping up to be the predecessor to the successful trilogy.

But based on the new clips of Spiderman 3 that Sony has released, it’s hard to imagine him prodcuing the “Hobbit”,when it looks like they will want him back to start working on Spiderman 4. Which would be in the works soon, if Sony goes ahead with another film.

Will have to wait and see what lies ahead for Rami, but someone will have to fill Jackson’s spot, and Rami would be a great fit.

Transformers: Skorponok Transformer Pic Online

Nov 27th, 2006 Posted in cartoons, comics, movies, nerd culture, sci-fi | Comments Off

This Transformer is not very friendly!!!
Actor Tyrese Gibson runs for his life.

Shawn Ashmore on Future X-Men Movies

Nov 17th, 2006 Posted in comics, movies, nerd culture, press, sci-fi | Comments Off

Source: ComingSoon.net

ComingSoon.net talked to Shawn Ashmore (aka Iceman) about possible future X-Men movies. Here’s a clip:

“I know they are doing a Wolverine prequel and I’ve heard a rumor about a Magneto film… those are all in the past like prequels and origin stories, so I don’t know. There are rumors about an ‘X-Men 4,’ but as far as I’ve been told ‘X3′ was going to be the last big ensemble ‘X-Men’ movie. I would love if they made another one, but I’m not sure that they will,” he told us.

In the interview, available in full at the link above, he also reveals he has a contract in place for a fourth film.

New International Ghost Rider Trailer

Nov 17th, 2006 Posted in comics, movies, press, sci-fi | Comments Off

A new international trailer for Ghost Rider is now online here in various formats. The trailer features a few never-before-seen clips. The international site for the movie is also now online here.

Eccleston to Appear on Heroes

Nov 16th, 2006 Posted in nerd culture, press, sci-fi, tv | Comments Off

Source: TV Guide

TV Guide’s Michael Ausiello has a casting scoop for Heroes:

Question: Your superpower is super scoop. Save the world and give us some Heroes poop.— Sarah
Ausiello: Fanboys, prepare to piddle yourself. Christopher Eccleston — the original Dr. Who from the current Sci Fi/BBC series — is joining the cast in January in a really super (tee-hee) role. Speaking of cool casting, wait until you see who’s ******* ****’s ****. You’re going to flip.

Heroes airs Mondays on NBC.

Craig Kyle Talks The Invincible Iron Man

Nov 14th, 2006 Posted in comics, movies, press, sci-fi | Comments Off

The Marvel Animation VP discusses plotlines, origins, and possible sequel(s) of the upcoming DVD release.

Crave Online talked to Marvel Animation VP, Craig Kyle about the Invincible Iron Man animated film. The film is an extension of the Ultimate Avengers animated series. Marvel Animation is also planning a Dr. Strange animated film and has recently launched an all new Fantastic Four series on Cartoon Network.

Kyle discussed the setting and updating of Iron Man’s origin: “There are some things that you can’t directly translate so you look for the key elements. It’s a man who is in a foreign land that gets wounded intentionally by other parties and is forced to save his own life and in that process [he] creates a suite of armor and becomes Iron Man. Updating the land and peoples involved in that attack, are really what we changed. It really celebrates the latter half of Iron Man’s life, the villains he faced, the world that is in his future, without hurting the classic origin”.

He also spoke about a plotline: On the “Demon in a bottle” storyline Kyle said “sometimes people bring up the alcoholism aspect and we all know it’s a huge part of Tony’s life but it has not place in our origin film because that’s not where he started.”

Regarding a sequel to the animated feature, he said “if they get behind it I’m all about continuing the saga and we will get there when we need to get there.”

The Invincible Iron Man hits stores on January 23rd, 2007.

Venom Pic Leaked!!!!

Nov 14th, 2006 Posted in comics, movies, nerd culture, press, sci-fi | Comments Off

Los Angeles gossip websites Defamer and TMZ.com reported tonight on the highly illegal leakage of an unfinished trailer for “Spider-Man 3.” The trailer, which can as of this writing be seen on Defamer and Google Video, features new footage and incomplete special effects shots from the hotly anticipated Sam Raimi film, including a finished, crystal clear shot of the film’s version of Venom.

The trailer was apparently rejected by Sony Pictures and thusly not finished, although its origins are betrayed by the Ant Farm watermark, which can be seen prominently throughout the video. An award winning trailer-cutting house, Ant Farm explained to TMZ.com that both they and Sony Pictures do not believe the leak came from their company. Indeed, after a trailer is created, copies travel through a complex network of industry offices, making it impossible to guarantee security with any real certainty. Unfortunately for Sony, even if the thief is caught and prosecuted, it’s unlikely that in the age of viral video, they’ll ever be able to fully reign in the illegal distribution of the unfinished trailer.

Fantastic Four 2 Production Update!

Nov 14th, 2006 Posted in comics, movies, press, sci-fi | Comments Off

Source: f4movies

Ralph Winter gave F4Movies.com an update on the completion of filming for FF2!

Fans might get a peek at a new trailer for Fantastic Four 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer as early as next month according to Ralph Winter, FF2′s producer!

Winter, in an update on F4Movies.com, said that everyone is happy to be filming the 3rd act of the film! Winter also added that the team is already in the final weeks of principal photography and that they will be finished before Christmas!

Go to the update here.