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V Returning to Television? - Oct 10, 2008 - 07:53am
Ken Johnson the original guy who made the first mini-series and didn't want anything to do with the mess that was the 2nd one (the final battle) just wrote a book that was the REAL conclusion the original mini-series and I thought it was okay. So I don't know if continuing it is the way to go. A lot of people will have never read his book so you would have to continue it on the final battle which really sucked and didn't leave a lot open at the end.... Maybe a remake would work but I wouldn't change the story, just update it from the 80's. Some of it is dated now.
Ken Johnson the original guy who made the first mini-series and didn't want anything to do with the mess that was the 2nd one (the final battle) just wrote a book that was the REAL conclusion the original mini-series and I thought it was okay. So I don't know if continuing it is the way to go. A lot of people will have never read his book so you would have to continue it on the final battle which really sucked and didn't leave a lot open at the end.... Maybe a remake would work but I wouldn't change the story, just update it from the 80's. Some of it is dated now.
First Look SMALLVILLE episode 8.5 "Committed" - Oct 09, 2008 - 07:31am
You preview a show that should have been given the boot two years ago yet there still isn't a review of Heroes for this week....
You preview a show that should have been given the boot two years ago yet there still isn't a review of Heroes for this week....
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: Goodbye to All That - Oct 08, 2008 - 02:07pm
hanso, are those numbers correct? That really isn't that bad of a drop. There is always drops from the first season, see Heroes and Lost but 5.6 mil is still more than all the SCI-FI shows like BSG, SGA, etc do each week and they are on seasons 4 and 5. It probably comes down to how much money it costs to make it vs. viewers. That's what killed Farscape...or at least one of the reasons. Oh yeah, I forgot this is a FOX show and they have a habit of booting sci-fi shows...
hanso, are those numbers correct? That really isn't that bad of a drop. There is always drops from the first season, see Heroes and Lost but 5.6 mil is still more than all the SCI-FI shows like BSG, SGA, etc do each week and they are on seasons 4 and 5. It probably comes down to how much money it costs to make it vs. viewers. That's what killed Farscape...or at least one of the reasons. Oh yeah, I forgot this is a FOX show and they have a habit of booting sci-fi shows...
Watching the WATCHMEN - Oct 08, 2008 - 12:44pm
Chris, you are not missing anything. Wait for the movie, it will cut all the fat that the graphic novel has and trust me there is a lot of fat. Still waiting for this 20 min clip!
Chris, you are not missing anything. Wait for the movie, it will cut all the fat that the graphic novel has and trust me there is a lot of fat. Still waiting for this 20 min clip!
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: Goodbye to All That - Oct 08, 2008 - 05:02am
I agree it does seem Sarah has taken on a supporting role the last two weeks thus the name of the show doesn't really work. Still no word on the back end of this show being picked up. Since the Fringe was already picked up for the full season you have to think this show is in trouble. Hey, did I miss it somewhere that John told Reece he was his nephew? I remember Sarah telling John not to tell Reece the truth but I don't remember him not listening.
I agree it does seem Sarah has taken on a supporting role the last two weeks thus the name of the show doesn't really work. Still no word on the back end of this show being picked up. Since the Fringe was already picked up for the full season you have to think this show is in trouble. Hey, did I miss it somewhere that John told Reece he was his nephew? I remember Sarah telling John not to tell Reece the truth but I don't remember him not listening.
SMALLVILLE episode 8.6 - "Prey" - Oct 07, 2008 - 09:56am
Is there anyone over 21 that still thinks this show is good?
Is there anyone over 21 that still thinks this show is good?
DVD Review of Psycho - Special Edition - Oct 07, 2008 - 09:33am
Every once in a while a film comes along that just blows people away because it had never been done before and once its been done its copied for decades to come. That was the case with this movie. Same can be said for the Godfather, Star Wars, Jaws, Jurasic Park, etc. I personally don't care for this movie but if I would have been alive at the time this came out I probably would have thought it was the shit.
Every once in a while a film comes along that just blows people away because it had never been done before and once its been done its copied for decades to come. That was the case with this movie. Same can be said for the Godfather, Star Wars, Jaws, Jurasic Park, etc. I personally don't care for this movie but if I would have been alive at the time this came out I probably would have thought it was the shit.
Short Set for Murtaugh's Son in LETHAL WEAPON 5? - Oct 07, 2008 - 09:27am
Sly did a better job than Ford did but then again his story was better. In the end I guess I don't really care. I would probably wait for rental to watch it but I would rather they both do something new...all of these old guys for that matter. Are action movies really that bad we need to bring back the senior citizens to play in the roles?
Sly did a better job than Ford did but then again his story was better. In the end I guess I don't really care. I would probably wait for rental to watch it but I would rather they both do something new...all of these old guys for that matter. Are action movies really that bad we need to bring back the senior citizens to play in the roles?
Short Set for Murtaugh's Son in LETHAL WEAPON 5? - Oct 07, 2008 - 04:52am
Say it isn't so.... Do these two guys really need a 5th one? I would think Gibson is still swimming in the money he made with Passion and Glover seems to keep busy. Let it go...
Say it isn't so.... Do these two guys really need a 5th one? I would think Gibson is still swimming in the money he made with Passion and Glover seems to keep busy. Let it go...
Box Office: Disney's CHIHUAHUA Takes Down the Eagle Eye - Oct 05, 2008 - 07:22pm
Said it at the end of summer and I'll say it again...not much in the way of movies until Bond comes out. So far all this crap being shown is proving me right. Thank God for new episodes of our favorite TV shows.
Said it at the end of summer and I'll say it again...not much in the way of movies until Bond comes out. So far all this crap being shown is proving me right. Thank God for new episodes of our favorite TV shows.
Del Toro Talks HOBBIT and FRANKENSTEIN - Oct 05, 2008 - 08:47am
Wow, Down under all the way to Manhattan. That's a heck of a lot of traveling for a guy as busy as he is. I like that he's doing the same thing that Jackson did. In the process of making LOTR Jackson shared his thoughts, ideas, and updates with the fans. It made for a more enjoyable experience and we felt a part of it from beginning to end. Good to see Del Toro taking the same road. I've always hated that Lucas and Spielberg want to hide everything. I know their reasons behind it but I've always thought they go way overboard. Just goes to show you the difference in the generations of the film makers.
Wow, Down under all the way to Manhattan. That's a heck of a lot of traveling for a guy as busy as he is. I like that he's doing the same thing that Jackson did. In the process of making LOTR Jackson shared his thoughts, ideas, and updates with the fans. It made for a more enjoyable experience and we felt a part of it from beginning to end. Good to see Del Toro taking the same road. I've always hated that Lucas and Spielberg want to hide everything. I know their reasons behind it but I've always thought they go way overboard. Just goes to show you the difference in the generations of the film makers.
TV Feature Interview: Ghost Hunters - Oct 05, 2008 - 08:40am
I thought this show was okay when I first started watching it but then it got repetitive as about 75% of the shows they never catch anything and you watch them walk around in the dark saying they see a shadow they never catch with evidence. Yeah, I know you fans are going to point out the light house episode which was really amazing I admit but that being the best one the rest they have caught have just been so-so. Otherwise like I said you watch a lot of the shows where nothing happens. My brother and his college friends do a drinking game with the international ghost hunters. Every time they say something touched them or saw a shadow my brother and his friends do a shot. Then, of course, when they go through the evidence they never catch anything with their equipment to prove they were in fact touched or saw a shadow.
I thought this show was okay when I first started watching it but then it got repetitive as about 75% of the shows they never catch anything and you watch them walk around in the dark saying they see a shadow they never catch with evidence. Yeah, I know you fans are going to point out the light house episode which was really amazing I admit but that being the best one the rest they have caught have just been so-so. Otherwise like I said you watch a lot of the shows where nothing happens. My brother and his college friends do a drinking game with the international ghost hunters. Every time they say something touched them or saw a shadow my brother and his friends do a shot. Then, of course, when they go through the evidence they never catch anything with their equipment to prove they were in fact touched or saw a shadow.
WATCHMEN Director Unveils New Footage - Oct 03, 2008 - 09:37pm
Okay...let me jump in with the group...wtf is the clip!! I don't think it will be 4 hours. You are right wiseguy about the cash intake not being able to show it that many times a day and though I would like to see it kill bill fashion I think you'll get the LOTR style. It will be cut down to 3 hours and you'll get the extended edition DVD that will be 4 hours long. I can't sit in the theater for 4 hours, that's a bit too much. Unless they allow me to roll my sofa in the movie theater I'll wait for the extended edition on DVD. Either way Zach Snyder is the shit! In Zach we trust!!
Okay...let me jump in with the group...wtf is the clip!! I don't think it will be 4 hours. You are right wiseguy about the cash intake not being able to show it that many times a day and though I would like to see it kill bill fashion I think you'll get the LOTR style. It will be cut down to 3 hours and you'll get the extended edition DVD that will be 4 hours long. I can't sit in the theater for 4 hours, that's a bit too much. Unless they allow me to roll my sofa in the movie theater I'll wait for the extended edition on DVD. Either way Zach Snyder is the shit! In Zach we trust!!
Favreau talks about IRON MAN 2 and AVENGERS - Oct 02, 2008 - 11:54am
Actually Nolan had nothing to do with the possible drinking storyline for IM as far as his TD movie setting the tone. They had talked about that way before TDK ever hit the streets plus it was a huge story way back in the old IM comic before they had volumes. That's how Rhodes became IM for a time. It may have been a while since I read a comic but the classics I read I still remember well.
Actually Nolan had nothing to do with the possible drinking storyline for IM as far as his TD movie setting the tone. They had talked about that way before TDK ever hit the streets plus it was a huge story way back in the old IM comic before they had volumes. That's how Rhodes became IM for a time. It may have been a while since I read a comic but the classics I read I still remember well.
HEROES: One of Us, One of Them - Oct 02, 2008 - 11:34am
They need to start ripping off more stories from the old X-men comics again like they were in the first season.
They need to start ripping off more stories from the old X-men comics again like they were in the first season.
HEROES: One of Us, One of Them - Oct 02, 2008 - 11:30am
I thought the writers strike hurt last season but the start of season 3 just plain sucks. I agree with you hanso, I loved season 1 and as I said I cut them some slack last season because of the writers strike so there shouldn't be any excuses this year. I have this show on my DVR and I can honestly say I'm getting to the point where I don't care when I catch it.I'm actually surprised this got a B minus. The character growth sucks, Hiro is starting to annoy me and the future Peter is as naive as the present Peter which doesn't leave us with a lot of hope he'll turn into a bad ass or a John Connor. Oh yeah...making mom petrelli Sylars Mom...lame. As is trying to turn him into a good guy when they called this season "Villians" Maybe you guys discussed this last week but how the Hell did Sylar find Clare to begin with?
I thought the writers strike hurt last season but the start of season 3 just plain sucks. I agree with you hanso, I loved season 1 and as I said I cut them some slack last season because of the writers strike so there shouldn't be any excuses this year. I have this show on my DVR and I can honestly say I'm getting to the point where I don't care when I catch it.I'm actually surprised this got a B minus. The character growth sucks, Hiro is starting to annoy me and the future Peter is as naive as the present Peter which doesn't leave us with a lot of hope he'll turn into a bad ass or a John Connor. Oh yeah...making mom petrelli Sylars Mom...lame. As is trying to turn him into a good guy when they called this season "Villians" Maybe you guys discussed this last week but how the Hell did Sylar find Clare to begin with?
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: Allison from Palmdale - Oct 01, 2008 - 09:46am
hanso, that was the problem with the episode. It tried to be Lost...don't get me wrong I like that format but it was dragged out and the way they did it was to "tease" us into waiting for more info on who Alison was to John Connor. A show that is on the verge of being cancelled should never drag out a story. They should go all out nuts until they get picked up for a full season rather than 13 episodes. All these mistakes they have made I'm not surprised the ratings are droppig to the point it won't be picked up next year. You are really high on Chuck. I have to admit i've never heard of the show until you started talking about it every week.
hanso, that was the problem with the episode. It tried to be Lost...don't get me wrong I like that format but it was dragged out and the way they did it was to "tease" us into waiting for more info on who Alison was to John Connor. A show that is on the verge of being cancelled should never drag out a story. They should go all out nuts until they get picked up for a full season rather than 13 episodes. All these mistakes they have made I'm not surprised the ratings are droppig to the point it won't be picked up next year. You are really high on Chuck. I have to admit i've never heard of the show until you started talking about it every week.
TV Wasteland: More Shows Coming Back This Week - Sep 29, 2008 - 03:37pm
Do you need to have seen the Web episodes of Sanctuary or am I wasting my time tuning into that show since I have no intention of watching the web shows?
Do you need to have seen the Web episodes of Sanctuary or am I wasting my time tuning into that show since I have no intention of watching the web shows?
SCIFI Channel Green Lights the New Series RELIQUEST - Sep 29, 2008 - 03:31pm
Don't they already have this show on the air called destination truth? Never watched it but sounds like the same thing. Yup, Sci-fi is pushing more and more fans away. After BSG, SGA, are done I don't see a reason to watch that network any longer.
Don't they already have this show on the air called destination truth? Never watched it but sounds like the same thing. Yup, Sci-fi is pushing more and more fans away. After BSG, SGA, are done I don't see a reason to watch that network any longer.
M. Night and Sam Hoping for UNBREAKABLE 2 - Sep 26, 2008 - 11:43pm
You are right, there is a lot more killing in comics nowadays...which is why I stopped reading then in the 90's because everyone started to miss the point of what made comics great to begin with. Watch TDK again, you'll get a sense of what a true comic hero is supposed to be like and what they were all like at one time. You kill the bad guy you become the bad guy. Plain and simple.
You are right, there is a lot more killing in comics nowadays...which is why I stopped reading then in the 90's because everyone started to miss the point of what made comics great to begin with. Watch TDK again, you'll get a sense of what a true comic hero is supposed to be like and what they were all like at one time. You kill the bad guy you become the bad guy. Plain and simple.
Second Full Trailer for Miller's SPIRIT Online - Sep 26, 2008 - 11:39pm
I agree wiseguy, this was the best trailer of the bunch which isn't saying a lot but there is hope. At least he'll have hot hollywood chicks in it half naked and in tight clothes...can never go wrong with that.
I agree wiseguy, this was the best trailer of the bunch which isn't saying a lot but there is hope. At least he'll have hot hollywood chicks in it half naked and in tight clothes...can never go wrong with that.
M. Night and Sam Hoping for UNBREAKABLE 2 - Sep 24, 2008 - 04:56pm
There ya go M night...you have had bomb after bomb so go back to the movie that had modest success that could have been great. You fucked up the ending of this movie too and I'm not talk about the "surprise." A hero does not kill, basic rule of comic books but I could have bought that happening if you say, had Willis not realize his strength and accidently knock the bad guys guys head off or something. Plus speaking of the super strength. You spend the whole freaking movie building up how strong Willis is then when he fights the bad guy you have him head lock him to death. WTF??!!??? I can't get past that...this movie could have been a classic but will always come up short.
There ya go M night...you have had bomb after bomb so go back to the movie that had modest success that could have been great. You fucked up the ending of this movie too and I'm not talk about the "surprise." A hero does not kill, basic rule of comic books but I could have bought that happening if you say, had Willis not realize his strength and accidently knock the bad guys guys head off or something. Plus speaking of the super strength. You spend the whole freaking movie building up how strong Willis is then when he fights the bad guy you have him head lock him to death. WTF??!!??? I can't get past that...this movie could have been a classic but will always come up short.
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: The Mousetrap - Sep 24, 2008 - 04:53am
Mania, you should have a weekly ratings article if we are going to start talking about it. Ratings are odd, Heroes ratings have dropped from the first season but its still good enough to keep the show around. Same with Lost so you have to be a little more specific. I don't think its going up against Heroes. Isn't Heroes going to be on after Terminator each Monday? Thought the episode was just okay. Nothing special but I didn't think it sucked.
Mania, you should have a weekly ratings article if we are going to start talking about it. Ratings are odd, Heroes ratings have dropped from the first season but its still good enough to keep the show around. Same with Lost so you have to be a little more specific. I don't think its going up against Heroes. Isn't Heroes going to be on after Terminator each Monday? Thought the episode was just okay. Nothing special but I didn't think it sucked.
EXCLUSIVE: DreamWorks Wants Greengrass for BLACKBEARD - Sep 22, 2008 - 03:55pm
I hope they do go for a hard R movie. We need to stop making these Pirates out to be heroes and show what they really were, murderers and rapist...and yes, Blackbeard was all those things unless you watch the Disney version of him. Arrrrrrr!!!!
I hope they do go for a hard R movie. We need to stop making these Pirates out to be heroes and show what they really were, murderers and rapist...and yes, Blackbeard was all those things unless you watch the Disney version of him. Arrrrrrr!!!!
TV Wasteland: The Good Times Will Come to an End - Sep 22, 2008 - 03:51pm
3 hours of heroes? Um...its a two hour season start. That first hour is just red carpet bull shit as they try to pump up the viewing audience. I'll be DVRing the two hour deal so I can skip through the ton of commercials I'm sure will accompany it.I guess I've been out of it never heard of Dollhouse before this article. I think KR gets canned first. SGA is already done, you won't see anymore love for that show. I think its time to give that franchise a rest...though it doesn't look like it will get it. SG Universe is green lit for next year. I just hope it isn't what Voyager was to ST.Hanso---I'm all for love of the Shield and good to hear they are not going to Saprano the ending. I still think it ends bad for Vic. Hell, his whole crew has to go down. It's the only way to bring balance to all the shit they did.
3 hours of heroes? Um...its a two hour season start. That first hour is just red carpet bull shit as they try to pump up the viewing audience. I'll be DVRing the two hour deal so I can skip through the ton of commercials I'm sure will accompany it.I guess I've been out of it never heard of Dollhouse before this article. I think KR gets canned first. SGA is already done, you won't see anymore love for that show. I think its time to give that franchise a rest...though it doesn't look like it will get it. SG Universe is green lit for next year. I just hope it isn't what Voyager was to ST.Hanso---I'm all for love of the Shield and good to hear they are not going to Saprano the ending. I still think it ends bad for Vic. Hell, his whole crew has to go down. It's the only way to bring balance to all the shit they did.
Governator Ready to Rejoin PREDATOR? - Sep 22, 2008 - 03:43pm
You can tell Arnie is coming to the end of Govner duties. His name is coming up more and more for future projects and the rumor of a cameo in the new Terminator. If the script is good I say go for it but that's a big if. First one was a great action flick but the surprise and story is what made it the shit. You no longer have that and say what you will, AVP turned a lot of people off to future movies.
You can tell Arnie is coming to the end of Govner duties. His name is coming up more and more for future projects and the rumor of a cameo in the new Terminator. If the script is good I say go for it but that's a big if. First one was a great action flick but the surprise and story is what made it the shit. You no longer have that and say what you will, AVP turned a lot of people off to future movies.
SIN CITY 2 Getting Closer to Production? - Sep 22, 2008 - 02:18pm
Mania, I think you need more ads. You are really close to making sure my browser crashes almost every single time. Anyway...how is this news? This doesn't mean shit. They can be talking about it for the next 5 years and it doesn't mean it will get made. Call me when they actually sign the actors and start shooting.
Mania, I think you need more ads. You are really close to making sure my browser crashes almost every single time. Anyway...how is this news? This doesn't mean shit. They can be talking about it for the next 5 years and it doesn't mean it will get made. Call me when they actually sign the actors and start shooting.
WATCHMEN 2 Still a Possibility - Sep 19, 2008 - 08:29am
Sometimes there really isn't more to the story and to just make one for financial reasons usually produces crap.
Sometimes there really isn't more to the story and to just make one for financial reasons usually produces crap.
Sci-Fi Picks Up WAREHOUSE 13 - Sep 19, 2008 - 08:23am
I like the people behind it so I would be willing to keep an open mind about it.
I like the people behind it so I would be willing to keep an open mind about it.
Shatner Responds to Abrams' STAR TREK Snub - Sep 19, 2008 - 08:21am
Someone is a liar...but I agree its all good theater. Whats the problem with Shatner? You wouldn't have Kirk as you know him today if it wasn't for him you imps.
Someone is a liar...but I agree its all good theater. Whats the problem with Shatner? You wouldn't have Kirk as you know him today if it wasn't for him you imps.
X-FILES Believes on DVD and Blu-Ray December 2nd - Sep 17, 2008 - 01:27pm
I wasn't blown away by the movie but it didn't suck either...I think it would be a good rental if you are the casual fan. That's just my opinion. You are correct, it probably did get lost in the summer but then again its been what, 8 or so years since it went of the air and maybe people just are not that into it anymore. With those BO numbers you are not going to see a X3 unless its direct to DVD movie.
I wasn't blown away by the movie but it didn't suck either...I think it would be a good rental if you are the casual fan. That's just my opinion. You are correct, it probably did get lost in the summer but then again its been what, 8 or so years since it went of the air and maybe people just are not that into it anymore. With those BO numbers you are not going to see a X3 unless its direct to DVD movie.
THE THING Follow-Up is a Prequel? - Sep 17, 2008 - 01:19pm
joey, I'm there with you and the spider-head...though the characters reaction as they watch it walk across the room puts it in the top 10. "You've gotta be fucking kidding." That was one of the all time best movie lines. Is Rob Bottin still around? I would like to see what he could do with special effects today.
joey, I'm there with you and the spider-head...though the characters reaction as they watch it walk across the room puts it in the top 10. "You've gotta be fucking kidding." That was one of the all time best movie lines. Is Rob Bottin still around? I would like to see what he could do with special effects today.
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: Automatic for the People - Sep 17, 2008 - 01:12pm
Another thing I can't help but think about...the dude from the future comes back dying but takes the time to go in a back room write all this cryptic shit on the wall in blood before he crashes through a window and dies. Can't help but think he would have had more time to live if he would have asked for a pen, piece of paper, then explained what it all meant.
Another thing I can't help but think about...the dude from the future comes back dying but takes the time to go in a back room write all this cryptic shit on the wall in blood before he crashes through a window and dies. Can't help but think he would have had more time to live if he would have asked for a pen, piece of paper, then explained what it all meant.
THE THING Follow-Up is a Prequel? - Sep 17, 2008 - 11:51am
When I first heard this I wasn't too happy being a huge fan of the 1st two versions but they may be able to do something special with this. The big question I have is if the Thing is going to be all CGI now. I know some of those effects look bad from 1982 but for the most part it holds up well. CGI still looks like crap in a lot of the movies especially where a monster is concerned and it takes me right out of the movie. If they do go the CGI route I hope they go to Peter Jacksons effects company.
When I first heard this I wasn't too happy being a huge fan of the 1st two versions but they may be able to do something special with this. The big question I have is if the Thing is going to be all CGI now. I know some of those effects look bad from 1982 but for the most part it holds up well. CGI still looks like crap in a lot of the movies especially where a monster is concerned and it takes me right out of the movie. If they do go the CGI route I hope they go to Peter Jacksons effects company.
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: Automatic for the People - Sep 17, 2008 - 08:55am
I agree hanso, I thought it looked like a bad special effect from Enterprise. I had my issues with this episode as well. That had to be the easiest death of a terminator I've ever seen...and at first I thought it was the T-1000 which would have made it more interesting. Though I don't agree with the future soldier setting up their mission of the week I can buy that "John Connor" sent the solider back in time and told him where they would be. However, on the next time loop John might want to tell him to wait till the time bubble goes away before he stands up so he doesn't get hurt. The character of John is a bit inconsistent but he is 16 and what kid at that age is consistent? When does the episode come up where John sends someone back to save the whales?
I agree hanso, I thought it looked like a bad special effect from Enterprise. I had my issues with this episode as well. That had to be the easiest death of a terminator I've ever seen...and at first I thought it was the T-1000 which would have made it more interesting. Though I don't agree with the future soldier setting up their mission of the week I can buy that "John Connor" sent the solider back in time and told him where they would be. However, on the next time loop John might want to tell him to wait till the time bubble goes away before he stands up so he doesn't get hurt. The character of John is a bit inconsistent but he is 16 and what kid at that age is consistent? When does the episode come up where John sends someone back to save the whales?
Trailer for 24: REDEMPTION - Sep 17, 2008 - 06:29am
I'm looking forward to this as well.... Hey, I'm guessing no one at Mania likes the Shield. 3rd week of show and still no review and still waiting on the Terminator review for the week. You guys need to catch up on your DVR shows.
I'm looking forward to this as well.... Hey, I'm guessing no one at Mania likes the Shield. 3rd week of show and still no review and still waiting on the Terminator review for the week. You guys need to catch up on your DVR shows.
Norton Unsure on Returning as INCREDIBLE HULK - Sep 17, 2008 - 06:21am
He must be under contract to do another one that he is even talking about it. The guy hated IH so I thought for sure it was a no brainer he wouldn't be back. Captain America will be made but I hope they change the title to just Captain America not "The First Avenger" that sounds really stupid and I already had someone ask me what the hell that meant that doesn't follow comics.
He must be under contract to do another one that he is even talking about it. The guy hated IH so I thought for sure it was a no brainer he wouldn't be back. Captain America will be made but I hope they change the title to just Captain America not "The First Avenger" that sounds really stupid and I already had someone ask me what the hell that meant that doesn't follow comics.
10 Hottest Babes of Sci-Fi - Sep 17, 2008 - 06:19am
The order is debatable but Kara from BSG should not be on that list. She isn't hot. I agree Jolene Blaylock should have been on there but so should the women of Firefly and Farscape.
The order is debatable but Kara from BSG should not be on that list. She isn't hot. I agree Jolene Blaylock should have been on there but so should the women of Firefly and Farscape.
Is Maguire a $50 Million Man? - Sep 16, 2008 - 11:22am
Yeah, I'm having problems like I always do with this site. That's why I had 3 posts of the same thing... I can see Eva as the wasp but please, I just saw a picture of her and she was looking like she lost another 30 pounds. She is turning into Kate Bosworth, what is it with fine ass hollywood chicks that turn into skin and bones.
Yeah, I'm having problems like I always do with this site. That's why I had 3 posts of the same thing... I can see Eva as the wasp but please, I just saw a picture of her and she was looking like she lost another 30 pounds. She is turning into Kate Bosworth, what is it with fine ass hollywood chicks that turn into skin and bones.
Is Maguire a $50 Million Man? - Sep 16, 2008 - 09:26am
I don't know if I will ever be able to get over that mess that was part 3. I throw up in my mouth a little bit every time I think of that movie. I always thought the obvious choice was the Lizard man because Connors was in the first two movies and the potential for the story was better then the way they went.
I don't know if I will ever be able to get over that mess that was part 3. I throw up in my mouth a little bit every time I think of that movie. I always thought the obvious choice was the Lizard man because Connors was in the first two movies and the potential for the story was better then the way they went.
HBO Goes on MANHUNT - Sep 16, 2008 - 09:18am
We are going to have to agree to disagree on this one. You give Booth more credit than I do. I didn't find the book that interesting. I'm a realist and one thing history has taught us is that the simplest answers are the hardest ones to accept. JFK, Lincoln, 9/11, Pearl Harbor, etc, etc, etc. Choosing between the two I would have preferred the two hour movie but who knows maybe it will be the sheet.
We are going to have to agree to disagree on this one. You give Booth more credit than I do. I didn't find the book that interesting. I'm a realist and one thing history has taught us is that the simplest answers are the hardest ones to accept. JFK, Lincoln, 9/11, Pearl Harbor, etc, etc, etc. Choosing between the two I would have preferred the two hour movie but who knows maybe it will be the sheet.
HBO Goes on MANHUNT - Sep 16, 2008 - 07:05am
That's an interesting way to look at it Shadowtron. Though I don't know if I want to sit through 12 hours of how Tom Cruise turned into a lunatic. I just don't think Boothe was as interesting a character as people make him out to be. I think the conspiracy theory is weak and made up by the same people who believe 9/11 was an inside job. I have a friend like that too where everything that happens of some significance has to be a conspiracy. The only intersting thing I found to be was that as big of a blunder that their plan was he still managed to kill Lincoln...so maybe that's where the fasination comes from. Still, 12 hours of it?
That's an interesting way to look at it Shadowtron. Though I don't know if I want to sit through 12 hours of how Tom Cruise turned into a lunatic. I just don't think Boothe was as interesting a character as people make him out to be. I think the conspiracy theory is weak and made up by the same people who believe 9/11 was an inside job. I have a friend like that too where everything that happens of some significance has to be a conspiracy. The only intersting thing I found to be was that as big of a blunder that their plan was he still managed to kill Lincoln...so maybe that's where the fasination comes from. Still, 12 hours of it?
HBO Goes on MANHUNT - Sep 16, 2008 - 04:52am
Well thats interesting. This was supposed to be a motion picture with Harrison Ford as the Union officer hunting Booth. Then he bailed on it the project and I never heard what happened to it. Now I know. Interesting way to go, I thought a two hour movie was going to be hard trying to make this "hunt" interesting but a 12 part mini series...ugh. I never found the Booth hunt to be as interesting as most of these writers make it out to be. He became famous for killing Lincoln, not for his daring escape...the guy was an idiot. He jumped off the stage and hurt himself, while he was escaping he was going in circles...I mean the guy was no genius.
Well thats interesting. This was supposed to be a motion picture with Harrison Ford as the Union officer hunting Booth. Then he bailed on it the project and I never heard what happened to it. Now I know. Interesting way to go, I thought a two hour movie was going to be hard trying to make this "hunt" interesting but a 12 part mini series...ugh. I never found the Booth hunt to be as interesting as most of these writers make it out to be. He became famous for killing Lincoln, not for his daring escape...the guy was an idiot. He jumped off the stage and hurt himself, while he was escaping he was going in circles...I mean the guy was no genius.
XXX 3 in the Works - Sep 15, 2008 - 04:59am
Have to wonder if Boobaylon AD had anything to do with this decision. He'll get the big bucks for doing number 3 and that keeps him in the mainstream. Everyone knows that if you are a so so movie star and come out with a bomb you need a big hit to off set it. I know F&F 2.5 will be a hit next year but triple X is his alone. Thats not a cut on Vin, I like the guy and like his tastes in movies.
Have to wonder if Boobaylon AD had anything to do with this decision. He'll get the big bucks for doing number 3 and that keeps him in the mainstream. Everyone knows that if you are a so so movie star and come out with a bomb you need a big hit to off set it. I know F&F 2.5 will be a hit next year but triple X is his alone. Thats not a cut on Vin, I like the guy and like his tastes in movies.
Trade Paperback Review of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed - Sep 12, 2008 - 08:21am
I have a buddy that has a pirate copy of this (not the demo) and he likes it but said the controls suck. Just passing along the info, I haven't even played the demo. I think there should be anther star wars movie as well but not until George passes on to the great beyond. He just can't bring it like he used to.
I have a buddy that has a pirate copy of this (not the demo) and he likes it but said the controls suck. Just passing along the info, I haven't even played the demo. I think there should be anther star wars movie as well but not until George passes on to the great beyond. He just can't bring it like he used to.
Toy Maniac: Star Wars, Nothing But Star Wars - Sep 11, 2008 - 04:45am
You kinda got that with the Timothy Zahn books that games out a while ago...it was the first trilogy allowed in the SW universe that Lucas allowed. I know they have gone nuts with the novels ever since but his were the first and I enjoyed them.
You kinda got that with the Timothy Zahn books that games out a while ago...it was the first trilogy allowed in the SW universe that Lucas allowed. I know they have gone nuts with the novels ever since but his were the first and I enjoyed them.
FRINGE: Pilot - Sep 10, 2008 - 08:18am
Haven't watched it, don't intend to because Fox will cancel this thing just when it gets good so my point of this post....WHERE THE F IS REVIEW FOR THE SHIELD? The Shield owns!
Haven't watched it, don't intend to because Fox will cancel this thing just when it gets good so my point of this post....WHERE THE F IS REVIEW FOR THE SHIELD? The Shield owns!
Fox Changing Strategies for Future Comic Films? - Sep 10, 2008 - 08:16am
I agree hanso except when they make the next Dardevil do it without Ben Afflickdick.
I agree hanso except when they make the next Dardevil do it without Ben Afflickdick.
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: Samson and Delilah - Sep 10, 2008 - 08:13am
Oh yeah...and how many freaking termintors went back in time? I can't wrap my head around the timelines in this show.
Oh yeah...and how many freaking termintors went back in time? I can't wrap my head around the timelines in this show.
TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES: Samson and Delilah - Sep 10, 2008 - 08:08am
I'm trying to remain optimistic about this show. I thought the episode had its moments but I'm still not a fan of Lena as Sarah. I would disagree with your opinion she did a good job. She still comes off a little too stiff for me. When she was telling John to run I just wasn't feeling it. I'm more interested in watching John grow into the future leader more than anything to do with Sarah. And you guys are right...Shirley Manson sucks balls which is an interesting term to use considering her character was a urinal.
I'm trying to remain optimistic about this show. I thought the episode had its moments but I'm still not a fan of Lena as Sarah. I would disagree with your opinion she did a good job. She still comes off a little too stiff for me. When she was telling John to run I just wasn't feeling it. I'm more interested in watching John grow into the future leader more than anything to do with Sarah. And you guys are right...Shirley Manson sucks balls which is an interesting term to use considering her character was a urinal.
New Full Trailer for Bond's SOLACE - Sep 09, 2008 - 06:20pm
That was a cool trailer...though I had to pause it during the once scene with the grey hair bearded man. I thought for a second that was George Lucas when it flashed by the first time. I'll be there...and by looking at the movie schedule till the end of October there doesn't look like shit is coming out that I am pumped up to see at the movie theater until this comes out.
That was a cool trailer...though I had to pause it during the once scene with the grey hair bearded man. I thought for a second that was George Lucas when it flashed by the first time. I'll be there...and by looking at the movie schedule till the end of October there doesn't look like shit is coming out that I am pumped up to see at the movie theater until this comes out.
Will Smith is the New CAPTAIN AMERICA? - Sep 09, 2008 - 12:52pm
holy crap,there is already over a 100 comments on this and its a weekday. lol On to other news, hanso--I just looked at the movie lineup thru end of October and there isn't SHIT coming out that can't wait for rental. Tell the powers that be to keep TDK in the theater that long and it could top Titanic. That's how that movie made the money it did...no competition.
holy crap,there is already over a 100 comments on this and its a weekday. lol On to other news, hanso--I just looked at the movie lineup thru end of October and there isn't SHIT coming out that can't wait for rental. Tell the powers that be to keep TDK in the theater that long and it could top Titanic. That's how that movie made the money it did...no competition.
Abrams Explains Shatner Snub in STAR TREK - Sep 09, 2008 - 11:45am
wow, my server didn't crash this time...mania I've said this once will say it again you need to get so much of that crap off your web page. You are worse than ESPN which I didn't think anyone could top. Arby, you have an interesting article...don't understand the search for spock fav but hey, you are entitled to your opinion. I don't think it will be this movie that renews our interest in space, it will be China when they land a man on the moon between 2015-2020. That's when people will realize we've let our country go in the tank and we'll want to get back out there again. Granted we'll probably be a bankrupt country owned by China at that point so it may be a mute point.
wow, my server didn't crash this time...mania I've said this once will say it again you need to get so much of that crap off your web page. You are worse than ESPN which I didn't think anyone could top. Arby, you have an interesting article...don't understand the search for spock fav but hey, you are entitled to your opinion. I don't think it will be this movie that renews our interest in space, it will be China when they land a man on the moon between 2015-2020. That's when people will realize we've let our country go in the tank and we'll want to get back out there again. Granted we'll probably be a bankrupt country owned by China at that point so it may be a mute point.
Depp-Riddler and Hoffman-Penguin Rumors Continue - Sep 09, 2008 - 07:54am
I never liked either one in the comics so I would happy if Nolan went in a different direction. I don't know why they don't think Catwoman wouldn't be a good one...much easier to translate on screen I think but not as the main villan. There are a lot of untapped bad guys from Batman commics that are great but not as mainstream but lets face it. With 500 mil at the box office they don't have to worry about mainstream characters any longer.
I never liked either one in the comics so I would happy if Nolan went in a different direction. I don't know why they don't think Catwoman wouldn't be a good one...much easier to translate on screen I think but not as the main villan. There are a lot of untapped bad guys from Batman commics that are great but not as mainstream but lets face it. With 500 mil at the box office they don't have to worry about mainstream characters any longer.
DVD Review of Smallville - The Complete Seventh Season - Sep 09, 2008 - 07:48am
B+ lol This was the first season I found myself missing episodes on purpose because they are getting so stupid. It should never have been renewed for a 8th season. Please let it be the last.
B+ lol This was the first season I found myself missing episodes on purpose because they are getting so stupid. It should never have been renewed for a 8th season. Please let it be the last.
Jack Bauer's 24 Stopped for 18 Days - Sep 09, 2008 - 07:45am
I see the Kool-aid is being drank often at your home Muldfeld.
I see the Kool-aid is being drank often at your home Muldfeld.
Abrams Explains Shatner Snub in STAR TREK - Sep 09, 2008 - 05:07am
Well either Shatner or Abrams is a liar. I saw an interview with Shatner and he said he would like to be in it but no one has contacted him but he wished them good luck. Now Abrams is saying Shatner "didn't" want to be in it unless the story was about Kirk. I know Shatner had ego issues in the past but I thought that was something that calmed down with age...he's what 75 or something now. Who knows....I just hope the movie is good. I thought the best way to put him in it was a cameo as the Grandfather of Kirk or something like that. I know they hired cast to be Kirks family so I was hoping for that route but oh well.
Well either Shatner or Abrams is a liar. I saw an interview with Shatner and he said he would like to be in it but no one has contacted him but he wished them good luck. Now Abrams is saying Shatner "didn't" want to be in it unless the story was about Kirk. I know Shatner had ego issues in the past but I thought that was something that calmed down with age...he's what 75 or something now. Who knows....I just hope the movie is good. I thought the best way to put him in it was a cameo as the Grandfather of Kirk or something like that. I know they hired cast to be Kirks family so I was hoping for that route but oh well.
Will Smith is the New CAPTAIN AMERICA? - Sep 09, 2008 - 04:55am
Well, I see it took all of 6 comments before someone threw the race card in there...I'm sure it doesn't have anything to do with his age, his last two shitty movies Handick and I am not a Legend. I have no problem with his color just don't make it Wil Smith if you go that route. Marvel doesn't need a big name. Captain America is already a big name like Spiderman, Batman, etc. I don't care if you never liked the comic you know who he is.
Well, I see it took all of 6 comments before someone threw the race card in there...I'm sure it doesn't have anything to do with his age, his last two shitty movies Handick and I am not a Legend. I have no problem with his color just don't make it Wil Smith if you go that route. Marvel doesn't need a big name. Captain America is already a big name like Spiderman, Batman, etc. I don't care if you never liked the comic you know who he is.
Jack Bauer's 24 Stopped for 18 Days - Sep 08, 2008 - 07:17am
Don't remember where I heard it or read this was last season...sorry but the show hasn't been in the headlines for over a year. I think it was Kiefer that said this was the last season of 24 and after this season they were going to put the show on the big screen and do movies with it. I know it wasn't off a blog or rumor site I heard that.
Don't remember where I heard it or read this was last season...sorry but the show hasn't been in the headlines for over a year. I think it was Kiefer that said this was the last season of 24 and after this season they were going to put the show on the big screen and do movies with it. I know it wasn't off a blog or rumor site I heard that.
Jack Bauer's 24 Stopped for 18 Days - Sep 07, 2008 - 09:54am
That isn't good....they had a whole extra year to put this thing together and producer is still stopping production telling them to rewrite everything because it sucks. I know its the last season of 24 but I was hoping for a high note ending.
That isn't good....they had a whole extra year to put this thing together and producer is still stopping production telling them to rewrite everything because it sucks. I know its the last season of 24 but I was hoping for a high note ending.
SONS OF ANARCHY: Pilot - Sep 06, 2008 - 03:40pm
hanso, maybe nobody at Mania likes the Shield so thus no review. Just watched this show earlier today...wasn't that impressed. Yeah, I'm a Ron Perlman fan but there wasn't anything to this that blew me away. I did like Katy Segal, I thought the bitch that she played was done very well. I think the C minus is right on. Maybe it will get better but it failed to draw me in like the Shield did 7 seasons ago when Vic smoked the cop spying on him at the end of the episode.
hanso, maybe nobody at Mania likes the Shield so thus no review. Just watched this show earlier today...wasn't that impressed. Yeah, I'm a Ron Perlman fan but there wasn't anything to this that blew me away. I did like Katy Segal, I thought the bitch that she played was done very well. I think the C minus is right on. Maybe it will get better but it failed to draw me in like the Shield did 7 seasons ago when Vic smoked the cop spying on him at the end of the episode.
The Manic Maniac: McCain in the Movies - Sep 05, 2008 - 07:06pm
lol, jppintar...dude take a deep breath but without the weed. Palin scares all you lefties but not for the reasons you stated but lets be honest. If she was a dem all of you "scared" people would be embracing her and naming your first born after her. And no, I'm not a McCain supporter I haven't made up my mind yet but I like to play devils advocate. When you walk down the middle you can truly see how wacked out the far left AND right really are.
lol, jppintar...dude take a deep breath but without the weed. Palin scares all you lefties but not for the reasons you stated but lets be honest. If she was a dem all of you "scared" people would be embracing her and naming your first born after her. And no, I'm not a McCain supporter I haven't made up my mind yet but I like to play devils advocate. When you walk down the middle you can truly see how wacked out the far left AND right really are.
Kahn Writer Takes on Geoge Washington - Sep 05, 2008 - 02:01pm
Hamilton was the brains behind a lot of the strategy? I don't doubt he helped contribute but he was on Washingtons staff and later commanded at the battle of Yorktown he wasn't behind anything as far as I'm aware. Any kind of brains behind anything you have to give to Washington. It was his strategy that won the war. I will say Hamilton deserves his own movie because he was an extraordinary person as well and doesn't get the credit he deserves beacuse of the way his life ended. I'm feel confident in saying he would been a President if he had lived.
Hamilton was the brains behind a lot of the strategy? I don't doubt he helped contribute but he was on Washingtons staff and later commanded at the battle of Yorktown he wasn't behind anything as far as I'm aware. Any kind of brains behind anything you have to give to Washington. It was his strategy that won the war. I will say Hamilton deserves his own movie because he was an extraordinary person as well and doesn't get the credit he deserves beacuse of the way his life ended. I'm feel confident in saying he would been a President if he had lived.
Aliens Preparing to Invade ABC Again - Sep 05, 2008 - 12:27pm
Hmmmm...ABC doing another sci-fi show. Does this mean it will only last 10 epsides too? Biggest reason why I won't even watch it. Why get caught up in a show that you know won't last. I still remember the rumbling after the 2nd season that LOST wasn't going to make it through another year and it almost didn't. What are we getting this year and next of lost, like 12 or 13 episodes per season. I give them some credit for keeping it around but the numbers were probably good enough where someone said we better not cancel it or the backlash may be too much to recover from. Same reason I'm not going to watch the Fringe next week, Fox has the same reputation when it comes to sci-fi shows.
Hmmmm...ABC doing another sci-fi show. Does this mean it will only last 10 epsides too? Biggest reason why I won't even watch it. Why get caught up in a show that you know won't last. I still remember the rumbling after the 2nd season that LOST wasn't going to make it through another year and it almost didn't. What are we getting this year and next of lost, like 12 or 13 episodes per season. I give them some credit for keeping it around but the numbers were probably good enough where someone said we better not cancel it or the backlash may be too much to recover from. Same reason I'm not going to watch the Fringe next week, Fox has the same reputation when it comes to sci-fi shows.
Walker and Christensen Digging BONE DEEP - Sep 05, 2008 - 08:45am
Any movie is in trouble that has Matt Dillon as the hard boiled detective.
Any movie is in trouble that has Matt Dillon as the hard boiled detective.
The Manic Maniac: McCain in the Movies - Sep 05, 2008 - 08:43am
No shit hanso, the Shield OWNED this week! I see a bad ending for Vic Mackey and that's not a spoiler just a personal opinion.
No shit hanso, the Shield OWNED this week! I see a bad ending for Vic Mackey and that's not a spoiler just a personal opinion.
Kahn Writer Takes on Geoge Washington - Sep 05, 2008 - 08:34am
Couldn't agree more nrollins, I guess Washington wasn't popular enough with Hollywood for them to make a movie to bash him...like they are going to do with that Spielberg movie which all the buzz is about how "bad" of a person Lincoln was. Like there was ever any question that the man wasn't perfect, who is? But that's Hollywood lets tear down all the American heroes because they don't follow your far left wing ideals. Not saying Meyers will bash Washington. In fact I think this is the best chance to get history correct. You really don't need to make anything up with the man, he was an extraordinary individual. Meyers seems to be a history buff so I will look forward to reading more about this.
Couldn't agree more nrollins, I guess Washington wasn't popular enough with Hollywood for them to make a movie to bash him...like they are going to do with that Spielberg movie which all the buzz is about how "bad" of a person Lincoln was. Like there was ever any question that the man wasn't perfect, who is? But that's Hollywood lets tear down all the American heroes because they don't follow your far left wing ideals. Not saying Meyers will bash Washington. In fact I think this is the best chance to get history correct. You really don't need to make anything up with the man, he was an extraordinary individual. Meyers seems to be a history buff so I will look forward to reading more about this.
De Niro Out of Mel Gibson's DARKNESS - Sep 05, 2008 - 04:45am
Ahhh..don't you love it when bloggers like NotAFan and scocoxs show their true intelligence and worth of character?
Ahhh..don't you love it when bloggers like NotAFan and scocoxs show their true intelligence and worth of character?
Toy Maniac: The Farscape Folly - Sep 04, 2008 - 05:06am
Farscape was a very fun show with great characters. I don't own the DVD's mainly because you can't find them for less than 80 buck (over a 100 for a long time) but I still remember how much I enjoyed the show. I think sci-fi canceling this show was stupid but I have to admit as much as I liked it they did "jump the shark" in season 4 when Crighton found his way home to Earth and they were attacked by an alien while he was having dinner with his family...or something to that respect. I don't think John EVER should have found Earth again. The appeal of the show was that he was alone in deep space and that he was the alien. I think the "tease" of Earth was as far as they should have gone. I would be interested in knowning how the creators and writers feel about that today. I know Browder wanted 5 seasons and writers wanted 7 and said they always had the end planned out and I hope it wasn't that horrible "closure" movie the peacekeeper wars...man was I pissed with that. I would have rather had the to be continued episode instead of ending it with that movie.
Farscape was a very fun show with great characters. I don't own the DVD's mainly because you can't find them for less than 80 buck (over a 100 for a long time) but I still remember how much I enjoyed the show. I think sci-fi canceling this show was stupid but I have to admit as much as I liked it they did "jump the shark" in season 4 when Crighton found his way home to Earth and they were attacked by an alien while he was having dinner with his family...or something to that respect. I don't think John EVER should have found Earth again. The appeal of the show was that he was alone in deep space and that he was the alien. I think the "tease" of Earth was as far as they should have gone. I would be interested in knowning how the creators and writers feel about that today. I know Browder wanted 5 seasons and writers wanted 7 and said they always had the end planned out and I hope it wasn't that horrible "closure" movie the peacekeeper wars...man was I pissed with that. I would have rather had the to be continued episode instead of ending it with that movie.
Stephen Sommers Swinging Forward With TARZAN - Sep 03, 2008 - 10:21am
Actually now that I think about I think there was some news about Flash on here in the last month or so but I don't remember what it was about...maybe it was that shitty TV show...I have a brain fart going on. I can't recall.
Actually now that I think about I think there was some news about Flash on here in the last month or so but I don't remember what it was about...maybe it was that shitty TV show...I have a brain fart going on. I can't recall.
Stephen Sommers Swinging Forward With TARZAN - Sep 03, 2008 - 10:12am
AMEN leanu13! My work computer really sucks for getting on this site. I hear your pain. joey, yup sommers was attached to Flash Gordon but I never knew what happened to that. I actually thought thats what he was doing until G.I. Joe came up. So maybe Flash is back in developement hell.
AMEN leanu13! My work computer really sucks for getting on this site. I hear your pain. joey, yup sommers was attached to Flash Gordon but I never knew what happened to that. I actually thought thats what he was doing until G.I. Joe came up. So maybe Flash is back in developement hell.
Book Review of The Art of Marc Silvestri - Sep 03, 2008 - 08:02am
I was first introduced to Silvestri in Uncanny X-men years ago and thought his work was the shit but when he did jump over to image I tried a few of the cyberforce issues but it just goes to show good artist don't make great story tellers. Maybe he got better by the time Witchblade came out but by that time I had given up on comics as a whole. Your comment about "jumping the shark" was right on and I've never gone back to comics since.
I was first introduced to Silvestri in Uncanny X-men years ago and thought his work was the shit but when he did jump over to image I tried a few of the cyberforce issues but it just goes to show good artist don't make great story tellers. Maybe he got better by the time Witchblade came out but by that time I had given up on comics as a whole. Your comment about "jumping the shark" was right on and I've never gone back to comics since.
WATCHMEN Trial Gets Early January Date - Sep 03, 2008 - 07:53am
Surprise Surprise, I told you this movie isn't going to get delayed. Stop worrying...though you do have a good question hanso. I wonder if they can release any more trailers until the trial?
Surprise Surprise, I told you this movie isn't going to get delayed. Stop worrying...though you do have a good question hanso. I wonder if they can release any more trailers until the trial?
Stephen Sommers Swinging Forward With TARZAN - Sep 03, 2008 - 07:45am
Sommers is all over the map...he has also been linked to a new Flash Gordon movie, Terry Brooks Magic Kingdom for sale adaption and now this. I don't know if he would be the right guy to tell a tarzan movie...he has too much cheese in his movies.
Sommers is all over the map...he has also been linked to a new Flash Gordon movie, Terry Brooks Magic Kingdom for sale adaption and now this. I don't know if he would be the right guy to tell a tarzan movie...he has too much cheese in his movies.
Bruckheimer Overseeing Warfare in Pressfield's KILLING - Sep 03, 2008 - 07:40am
It certainly looks like it Whiskey but if its good I'll go see them. It was interesting to learn that Universal is trying to adapt the 300 story that has already been told...yeah, I know this one would probably be more correct on history side of it but I don't know how successful another version of 300 will be.
It certainly looks like it Whiskey but if its good I'll go see them. It was interesting to learn that Universal is trying to adapt the 300 story that has already been told...yeah, I know this one would probably be more correct on history side of it but I don't know how successful another version of 300 will be.
Trial Schedule Likely Delaying WATCHMEN - Sep 01, 2008 - 06:47am
I'm still making the call, this won't be delayed! They'll settle out of court or come to some kind of agreement. We will all be watching it next March! Write it down!
I'm still making the call, this won't be delayed! They'll settle out of court or come to some kind of agreement. We will all be watching it next March! Write it down!
The Manic Maniac: Obamamania, Matrix-Style - Aug 31, 2008 - 11:52pm
hey Wufei....Baaaaaaa In what specific way does Obama remind you of Kennedy? Kennedy had a speech and a vision to back it up, Obama just has speeches. The only thing specific Obama has said...hmmm...don't worry it won't take me long. He accused McCain of not following Bin Ladin into Pakistan so what is he going to do, invade a Nuclear country or is he accusing McCain of knowing where Ladin is and not going after him? Okay that's not specific but it still needs defining...how about this one, an easy one. Abortion, where does he stand on that issue? Oh yeah, he said that answer is above his pay grade never mind the President of the U.S. appoints supreme court judges who make up that law. Okay, what about another one...he wants to take money away from the energy companies and give it to us and though I would love to stick it to the big energy companies I'm pretty sure that's unconstitutional unless you want us to become a socialist country instead of a democracy but it sure sounds good to all the sheep who are hurting at the gas pump. Socialism worked for Hitler and Hitler did give great speeches and pumped up all the sheep with them and they blindly followed him...now I'm not saying Brocky is Hitler but then again how do I know since the man won't tell us his plan...does he even have one or is he going to ride the change change change thing to the election? Hell, any of us could be up on stage saying the same crap and it would mean just as much. And please explain how McCain reminds you of Nixon...that is so far left wing propaganda as you are quoting the obama adds by saying more of the same but I'm willing to give you the benefit of the doubt. Maybe you are seeing something that I'm not. The moral of the story is do your own research, don't listen to propaganda or empty speeches, Americans are smarter than that or at least I hope they are. I haven't made my decision yet but Brocky is filling me with zero confidence thus far. The debates will be interesting and as far as the movie industry hurting...are you joking? If there is a decline in movie attendance its because they are putting out shit not because we can't afford it. Still the cheapest form of entertainment and as its been pointed out on here many times when times get tough movies do better because they are a way to escape and as I pointed out still cheapest form. Besides don't worry too much until you start seeing football stadiums and other sporting events not filled up...then you can start to worry.
hey Wufei....Baaaaaaa In what specific way does Obama remind you of Kennedy? Kennedy had a speech and a vision to back it up, Obama just has speeches. The only thing specific Obama has said...hmmm...don't worry it won't take me long. He accused McCain of not following Bin Ladin into Pakistan so what is he going to do, invade a Nuclear country or is he accusing McCain of knowing where Ladin is and not going after him? Okay that's not specific but it still needs defining...how about this one, an easy one. Abortion, where does he stand on that issue? Oh yeah, he said that answer is above his pay grade never mind the President of the U.S. appoints supreme court judges who make up that law. Okay, what about another one...he wants to take money away from the energy companies and give it to us and though I would love to stick it to the big energy companies I'm pretty sure that's unconstitutional unless you want us to become a socialist country instead of a democracy but it sure sounds good to all the sheep who are hurting at the gas pump. Socialism worked for Hitler and Hitler did give great speeches and pumped up all the sheep with them and they blindly followed him...now I'm not saying Brocky is Hitler but then again how do I know since the man won't tell us his plan...does he even have one or is he going to ride the change change change thing to the election? Hell, any of us could be up on stage saying the same crap and it would mean just as much. And please explain how McCain reminds you of Nixon...that is so far left wing propaganda as you are quoting the obama adds by saying more of the same but I'm willing to give you the benefit of the doubt. Maybe you are seeing something that I'm not. The moral of the story is do your own research, don't listen to propaganda or empty speeches, Americans are smarter than that or at least I hope they are. I haven't made my decision yet but Brocky is filling me with zero confidence thus far. The debates will be interesting and as far as the movie industry hurting...are you joking? If there is a decline in movie attendance its because they are putting out shit not because we can't afford it. Still the cheapest form of entertainment and as its been pointed out on here many times when times get tough movies do better because they are a way to escape and as I pointed out still cheapest form. Besides don't worry too much until you start seeing football stadiums and other sporting events not filled up...then you can start to worry.
BABYLON A.D - Aug 31, 2008 - 08:57am
I didn't see this after all...too many negs and rotten t's had this at 7% last I looked. I'll wait for DVD and I hope they let the director do his own cut. That's what he said he had a problem with so if he can put it together with his vision maybe it can be a cool movie after all. I highly recommend the book btw. Babylon babies is the title.
I didn't see this after all...too many negs and rotten t's had this at 7% last I looked. I'll wait for DVD and I hope they let the director do his own cut. That's what he said he had a problem with so if he can put it together with his vision maybe it can be a cool movie after all. I highly recommend the book btw. Babylon babies is the title.
The Manic Maniac: Obamamania, Matrix-Style - Aug 31, 2008 - 08:52am
LOL 3 hours!! I was going to have a statement to follow that but avi answered for me...though he went into more detail than I did. Yup, over a year and still nothing specific...and his website is as vag as he is. Though I will say all you sheep are eating up his words like he's the 2nd coming. Oh yeah, and right away you assume (key word being ASS-ume) that I'm a McCain supporter which would not be the case. I'm pissed a man running for President only two months away from election still hasn't answered any tough questions but he gives a good speech and says everything everyone wants to hear. Who knows maybe those tough questions are above his pay grade too. I would like a decent choice but so far the only one answering the questions is McCain. I will agree with you that the debates will decide this thing. Wow...only 8 posts I thought I would have fired everyone up and we would have had a couple of pages by now.
LOL 3 hours!! I was going to have a statement to follow that but avi answered for me...though he went into more detail than I did. Yup, over a year and still nothing specific...and his website is as vag as he is. Though I will say all you sheep are eating up his words like he's the 2nd coming. Oh yeah, and right away you assume (key word being ASS-ume) that I'm a McCain supporter which would not be the case. I'm pissed a man running for President only two months away from election still hasn't answered any tough questions but he gives a good speech and says everything everyone wants to hear. Who knows maybe those tough questions are above his pay grade too. I would like a decent choice but so far the only one answering the questions is McCain. I will agree with you that the debates will decide this thing. Wow...only 8 posts I thought I would have fired everyone up and we would have had a couple of pages by now.
DVD Review of Masters of Science Fiction Collection - Aug 29, 2008 - 06:10pm
I have never heard of this show before now so I can only comment on your comment Soundman...I totally understand where you are coming from but are you not getting tired of the rehash? Original ideas either don't exsist or are being stopped by gready Hollywood from ever being presented because there is more money to be made in what has been instead of what could be. That being said I will say Battlestar G did the rehash thing...Ron Moore rehashed a lot of his Star Trek stories into BSG. That bugged the hell out of me at first and I almost turned away from the show but I got used to it. So if I was to ever watch this show I would probably recognize some rip offs in there but like you said, if its a good story and can entertain me that's the most I can hope for.
I have never heard of this show before now so I can only comment on your comment Soundman...I totally understand where you are coming from but are you not getting tired of the rehash? Original ideas either don't exsist or are being stopped by gready Hollywood from ever being presented because there is more money to be made in what has been instead of what could be. That being said I will say Battlestar G did the rehash thing...Ron Moore rehashed a lot of his Star Trek stories into BSG. That bugged the hell out of me at first and I almost turned away from the show but I got used to it. So if I was to ever watch this show I would probably recognize some rip offs in there but like you said, if its a good story and can entertain me that's the most I can hope for.
The Manic Maniac: Obamamania, Matrix-Style - Aug 29, 2008 - 12:49pm
So tell us what are you going to do as President?"Change, change, change, change, change."Yes we understand that but "HOW" are you going to change things?"We need to cut costs, protect our land, need to become less dependent on foreign oil. Create more jobs in America"Yeah already, we know that already but once again let me stress HOW are you going to do these things.""With hard hard, determination, I believe in the spirit of the American people."Okay Brocky...unless your words and speeches can make things just appear like magic we are going to need a plan which you have failed to provide for us yet....
So tell us what are you going to do as President?"Change, change, change, change, change."Yes we understand that but "HOW" are you going to change things?"We need to cut costs, protect our land, need to become less dependent on foreign oil. Create more jobs in America"Yeah already, we know that already but once again let me stress HOW are you going to do these things.""With hard hard, determination, I believe in the spirit of the American people."Okay Brocky...unless your words and speeches can make things just appear like magic we are going to need a plan which you have failed to provide for us yet....
More Info on the Fox vs. WB WATCHMEN Suit - Aug 27, 2008 - 07:55pm
I've said it once, I'll say it again...no way in hell this is going to be delayed. Fox just wants a piece of the mega pie and they found a backroom door on how to get some.
I've said it once, I'll say it again...no way in hell this is going to be delayed. Fox just wants a piece of the mega pie and they found a backroom door on how to get some.
First Trailer for FAST AND FURIOUS Online - Aug 26, 2008 - 09:21am
"What makes a better movie than that?" How about Michelle Rodriquez in a 3 way?
"What makes a better movie than that?" How about Michelle Rodriquez in a 3 way?
DVD Shopping Bag: What If the WGA Strike Never Happened? - Aug 26, 2008 - 09:11am
Yup, last season but important to note this was always planned. The network isn't giving it the boot. I'm happy there is an end to this...not because it sucked its an awesome show but eventually there has to be a price paided by Vic for all the shit he has done and show does center around him.
Yup, last season but important to note this was always planned. The network isn't giving it the boot. I'm happy there is an end to this...not because it sucked its an awesome show but eventually there has to be a price paided by Vic for all the shit he has done and show does center around him.
DVD Shopping Bag: What If the WGA Strike Never Happened? - Aug 26, 2008 - 07:23am
Word needaname04, last season of the Shield, Vic Mackey is going down! Robert, great article. I'm going to buy the season 2 of Heroes now based on your article as for one thing (and I have to admit most important)its only 22 bucks on Amazon and now there is something more to see on it than the episodes....I always thought the writers strike screwed up the season..you could clearly see that when you watched it that some things seemed out of place or were rushed. Hopefully they can get back on track for season 3. They could even use some of the ideas they weren't able to and make season 3 better. George Lucas was famous for using up ideas that didn't make the first cut and putting them in later editions.
Word needaname04, last season of the Shield, Vic Mackey is going down! Robert, great article. I'm going to buy the season 2 of Heroes now based on your article as for one thing (and I have to admit most important)its only 22 bucks on Amazon and now there is something more to see on it than the episodes....I always thought the writers strike screwed up the season..you could clearly see that when you watched it that some things seemed out of place or were rushed. Hopefully they can get back on track for season 3. They could even use some of the ideas they weren't able to and make season 3 better. George Lucas was famous for using up ideas that didn't make the first cut and putting them in later editions.
Director Mathieu Kassovitz Upset About BABYLON A.D - Aug 26, 2008 - 07:11am
The director is right, the scope of the book is out there so that being said I expected the movie to be different from the book...you book lovers out there know as well as I do Hollywood usually screws them up but my God, if you take everything the story was about out of the movie like the director said then what the hell is left? I'm not as stoked to see this now. Holy shit, thats like making Jurasic Park without the dinosaurs...WTF is the point.
The director is right, the scope of the book is out there so that being said I expected the movie to be different from the book...you book lovers out there know as well as I do Hollywood usually screws them up but my God, if you take everything the story was about out of the movie like the director said then what the hell is left? I'm not as stoked to see this now. Holy shit, thats like making Jurasic Park without the dinosaurs...WTF is the point.
Vin Diesel: RIDDICK Sequels Still Possible - Aug 26, 2008 - 06:50am
Thanks for the link wiseguy...I would agree with you after reading that but I'm still going to see it. I didnt know if I was going to see Babylon this weekend but something tells me I better if I want to actually see it in a theater.
Thanks for the link wiseguy...I would agree with you after reading that but I'm still going to see it. I didnt know if I was going to see Babylon this weekend but something tells me I better if I want to actually see it in a theater.
First Trailer for FAST AND FURIOUS Online - Aug 25, 2008 - 04:57pm
WISEGUY!!! LOL!! Jordana Brewster still looks hot. That's always a plus.
WISEGUY!!! LOL!! Jordana Brewster still looks hot. That's always a plus.
Vin Diesel: RIDDICK Sequels Still Possible - Aug 25, 2008 - 04:52pm
Iconic? I never saw Riddick that way which is probably one of the reasons I liked the movie. I would love the sequals get made, Vin you are the man and I love that you have the same geek tastes the rest of us do but somewhere your movies are getting lost in translation. Something tells me if you want the sequals to get made your Babylon A.D. movie better put up good numbers. There isn't much competition this weekend and its a holiday so there is a chance. The only thing I see hurting the chances are the promotion for this movie...the French seem to have most of the press for this movie...and yes I know it was a French author who wrote the book but B.O. numbers in the U.S. are much more important than the Frog country.
Iconic? I never saw Riddick that way which is probably one of the reasons I liked the movie. I would love the sequals get made, Vin you are the man and I love that you have the same geek tastes the rest of us do but somewhere your movies are getting lost in translation. Something tells me if you want the sequals to get made your Babylon A.D. movie better put up good numbers. There isn't much competition this weekend and its a holiday so there is a chance. The only thing I see hurting the chances are the promotion for this movie...the French seem to have most of the press for this movie...and yes I know it was a French author who wrote the book but B.O. numbers in the U.S. are much more important than the Frog country.
Weekly Book Buzz: An Open Letter to the Mania Readership - Aug 25, 2008 - 04:45pm
Does that mean Mania has a job opening? The Enterprise book interests me. Someone had to come across the no win situation for it to be a test that Kirk would later cheat to win. What pisses me off is this is the kind of story that should have been on the show instead of that stupid shit Berman was putting out. So much potential never realized...though I will say the last season I saw many improvements but Berman wasn't involved as much or so I read and thus you had a better product. Too bad it was too late.
Does that mean Mania has a job opening? The Enterprise book interests me. Someone had to come across the no win situation for it to be a test that Kirk would later cheat to win. What pisses me off is this is the kind of story that should have been on the show instead of that stupid shit Berman was putting out. So much potential never realized...though I will say the last season I saw many improvements but Berman wasn't involved as much or so I read and thus you had a better product. Too bad it was too late.
Box Office Update: THUNDER Strikes Twice at B.O. - Aug 24, 2008 - 04:09pm
Mania. You really need to tone down your web page. I have a super computer and it takes about 10 seconds for a page to open up because you have all this crap on it. It's even worse with my work computer. Anyways.... Summer is coming to an end...as far as huge money makers go. Nothing really surprising though I was personally interested in seeing how Death Race would do. Next up, you have the Vin Babylon movie out next week. I just finished the book this last week and really enjoyed it...I have a feeling I'm going to regret reading it first because movies never live up to a book but I'll still see it. Other than that anyone have any guess as to the next HUGE movie coming up?
Mania. You really need to tone down your web page. I have a super computer and it takes about 10 seconds for a page to open up because you have all this crap on it. It's even worse with my work computer. Anyways.... Summer is coming to an end...as far as huge money makers go. Nothing really surprising though I was personally interested in seeing how Death Race would do. Next up, you have the Vin Babylon movie out next week. I just finished the book this last week and really enjoyed it...I have a feeling I'm going to regret reading it first because movies never live up to a book but I'll still see it. Other than that anyone have any guess as to the next HUGE movie coming up?
DVD Review of Witchblade the Complete Series - Aug 24, 2008 - 04:03pm
I agree with you celt, I was engrossed until the end of season 1. Great build up then WTF! I totally didn't see episode 11 turning out the way it did. Talk about "Jumping the shark" they totally wrecked this show when they did that. It's right up there with the Dallas "Dream it all didn't happen" episode. The reason for the cancelation is open for debate. Yes, Yancy had her issues and I do remember there were threats of recasting the roll but unless my memory is off she didn't get really bad until a full year after the show was over. That's when she went to rehab. It's easier for me to believe the end of season 1 (ep 11) killed this show because I didn't enjoy the show after that.
I agree with you celt, I was engrossed until the end of season 1. Great build up then WTF! I totally didn't see episode 11 turning out the way it did. Talk about "Jumping the shark" they totally wrecked this show when they did that. It's right up there with the Dallas "Dream it all didn't happen" episode. The reason for the cancelation is open for debate. Yes, Yancy had her issues and I do remember there were threats of recasting the roll but unless my memory is off she didn't get really bad until a full year after the show was over. That's when she went to rehab. It's easier for me to believe the end of season 1 (ep 11) killed this show because I didn't enjoy the show after that.
Top Maniacal Rumors: Soft Punisher, Hard Chucky and Sharky Sequels - Aug 22, 2008 - 12:20pm
I think Punisher is heading down that Dolph path. Too many things with that, just don't see it doing very well. Wolverine....You hate to read about those things but it could suck beyond belief and its still going to make around 200 mil in the U.S. which is all the studio cares about because trust me they could care less if its good or not. Watchmen...as I said I don't think we have anything to worry about. Fox just wants some of the money this monster is going to make. It will be settled and the movie will be released when its supposed to. Supes...as stated we've already touched on this subject to death. Deep Blue sea 2 direct to DVD....um...slow rumor week mania?
I think Punisher is heading down that Dolph path. Too many things with that, just don't see it doing very well. Wolverine....You hate to read about those things but it could suck beyond belief and its still going to make around 200 mil in the U.S. which is all the studio cares about because trust me they could care less if its good or not. Watchmen...as I said I don't think we have anything to worry about. Fox just wants some of the money this monster is going to make. It will be settled and the movie will be released when its supposed to. Supes...as stated we've already touched on this subject to death. Deep Blue sea 2 direct to DVD....um...slow rumor week mania?
STARGATE ATLANTIS Movie Greenlit by Sci-Fi - Aug 22, 2008 - 12:12pm
LOL, I love all your guys comments. I admit I was surprised to see FINAL season as well. I don't remember any offical announcement but looking at the ratings 1.2 or something like that...isn't going to cut it. I think thats what Farscape, and BSG had as well and we know their fate. The only dangerous trend I see here is the movie format. They are making some serious bank with the SG-1/BSG razor DVD's so I'm worried that instead of trying to make it an extra year or two like Atlantis did they may just cut them out early in favor of the DVD movie format. It's all about the bottom dollar. I do know I'll be watching a hell of a lot less sci fi with BSG and Stargate gone. That line up they released a few weeks ago for upcoming shows just plain sucked with those reality TV shows...um...aren't you called the sci-fi channel? No place for "The Hills" on that type of network.
LOL, I love all your guys comments. I admit I was surprised to see FINAL season as well. I don't remember any offical announcement but looking at the ratings 1.2 or something like that...isn't going to cut it. I think thats what Farscape, and BSG had as well and we know their fate. The only dangerous trend I see here is the movie format. They are making some serious bank with the SG-1/BSG razor DVD's so I'm worried that instead of trying to make it an extra year or two like Atlantis did they may just cut them out early in favor of the DVD movie format. It's all about the bottom dollar. I do know I'll be watching a hell of a lot less sci fi with BSG and Stargate gone. That line up they released a few weeks ago for upcoming shows just plain sucked with those reality TV shows...um...aren't you called the sci-fi channel? No place for "The Hills" on that type of network.
Comicscape: Robert Kirkman Calls You Out - Aug 20, 2008 - 11:39am
He's probably right about a few things. There probably is less creative freedom at the big two but then they can offer the big bucks that the little guys can't. Until that changes nothing will and if that's the end of comics...well, could happen. Though I thought comics were not going to survive the 90's and they have so who knows.
He's probably right about a few things. There probably is less creative freedom at the big two but then they can offer the big bucks that the little guys can't. Until that changes nothing will and if that's the end of comics...well, could happen. Though I thought comics were not going to survive the 90's and they have so who knows.
Writing Team Begins on THE HOBBIT Films - Aug 20, 2008 - 09:06am
And so it begins... Del Toro (I believe) has already stated he likes the lead guy from "Wanted" for the role of Bilbo though no formal deal has been done yet. I don't remember where I read that.
And so it begins... Del Toro (I believe) has already stated he likes the lead guy from "Wanted" for the role of Bilbo though no formal deal has been done yet. I don't remember where I read that.
SUPERMAN Flying Circles in Development Hell - Aug 20, 2008 - 08:51am
WB has a potential Dark Knight money maker in Supes but they keep screwing it up. I agree and as I've said Singer was humping Donners leg too much when he made SR. We know the guy can make a good movie so SR is probably just a blip on his record. I'll all for a reboot but we don't need yet another origin story. If you continue what was already made you have to kill the kid for dramatic effect. They may have to recast Lois as well, I don't know if that chick in SR will be anything more than skin and bones by the time they shoot...someone please!! Give that chick a hamburger!
WB has a potential Dark Knight money maker in Supes but they keep screwing it up. I agree and as I've said Singer was humping Donners leg too much when he made SR. We know the guy can make a good movie so SR is probably just a blip on his record. I'll all for a reboot but we don't need yet another origin story. If you continue what was already made you have to kill the kid for dramatic effect. They may have to recast Lois as well, I don't know if that chick in SR will be anything more than skin and bones by the time they shoot...someone please!! Give that chick a hamburger!
Raimi and Cruise Team to Adapt SLEEPER - Aug 20, 2008 - 08:45am
Doesn't sound like much but Cruise has a good track record so I would be willing to give it a chance.
Doesn't sound like much but Cruise has a good track record so I would be willing to give it a chance.
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hanso, LOL I like you throwing Heroes in here. Mania really needs to get organized better. I have no freaking clue what Peter's powers are. He uses them at will and not always when someone with the same power is around. They really let this one get away from him. They forgot the important part of a super hero and it's that you need a weakness. I actually thought his weakness was that he was a stupid mother f**ker but they should have defined him better. I could buy that future Peter died because of that other dudes power but once he's gone he should wake up. Still can't figure out how the future clare wouldn't know that f'ing bullets won't kill him and at Sylars house...man, you hit the nail on the head. The only explanation is that Peter is a stupid mother f**ker and doesn't know when to use his powers. Otherwise this show has waaaaaaay too many plot holes to fill.