Mark Boal (The Hurt Locker; Zero Dark Thirty) has made quite a career for himself despite having very few credits to his name. And now the Oscar winner for Best Original Screenplay has now been hired to take a stab at Uncharted, the adaptation of the acclaimed video game by Naughty Dog. Will this be the video game movie to end the long running streak of terrible adaptations? Continue reading
Netflix Streaming Report: Pirates of the Caribbean, Scream 4, Nebraska, and More
Welcome to your Netflix Streaming Report for November 13, 2014. After the long week you deserve a relaxing staycation with a bowl of popcorn, a bucket of ice cream, and only your Netflix queue to judge you. This past week, Netflix Watch Instant has been kind enough to supply us with Pirates of the Caribbean, Scream 4, Nebraska, and more, which you’ll find after the break.
Ubisoft Unleashses a Massive 8-Minute ‘Far Cry 4’ Launch Trailer (74 Screenshots)
The wait will be finally over in a matter of days. Ubisoft has just released the official launch trailer for Far Cry 4, which hits shelves November 18. Fans of the Far Cry franchise are given an in-depth introduction to the immense sequel, including a look at the expansive new world, the characters, various weapons, and much more. Check out the launch trailer as well as a slew of screenshots after the break. Continue reading
Rumor: Breaking Bad’s Michelle MacLaren is the Front-Runner to Direct ‘Wonder Woman’
Two-time Emmy winner as executive producer on AMC’s Breaking Bad, Michelle MacLaren has been rumored to be the front-runner for the up and coming Wonder Woman film. As Warner Bros. scrambles to put together their own cinematic universe within the next eight years, could the all-star TV director/producer be the right fit? Learn more about this development after the break. Continue reading
Bette Midler Open to a ‘Hocus Pocus’ Sequel Along with Fellow Sanderson Sisters
Much to the overwhelming glee of ’90s children everywhere, Bette Midler recently told Redditors during an AMA (Ask Me Anything) that she is absolutely open to the idea of a sequel to the beloved Halloween film, Hocus Pocus. And to add the icing on the cake, the other Sanderson sisters would be all for it as well. Get more details on the story after the jump.
Now Available to Own: How to Train Your Dragon 2, Batman, Assassin’s Creed Unity, and More
Prepare your bank accounts, it’s time to see what’s Now Available to Own for the week of November 11, 2014. Each week we run down new releases in movies, television series, and video games that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. On shelves this week, you can find titles such as How to Train Your Dragon 2, Batman: The Complete Series, Jersey Boys, Assassin’s Creed Unity, LEGO Batman 3, and more. Check out the complete list of new releases after the jump. Continue reading
‘The Fantastic Four’ Reboot Will Reimagine Doctor Doom’s Origins
20th Century Fox’s The Fantastic Four reboot has been one of Hollywood’s best kept secrets since it was announced back in 2009. With a fresh cast and new storyline, could The Fantastic Four become a household name finally? A new nugget of information shook the Internet today as it was revealed that the film’s villain, Doctor Doom (Tobby Kebbell), may not be portrayed as he is in the comics. Learn more after the break. Continue reading
SDAFF 2014 Review: Hayao Miyazaki Documentary ‘The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness’
Much like Willy Wonka, opening his chocolate factory to five golden ticket claimers, Oscar-winning Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away; Howl’s Moving Castle; Princess Mononoke) has given audiences an in-depth look within the halls of Studio Ghibli in the documentary The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness. Offering incredible insights into one of the most celebrated animation studios in the world, fans will be overjoyed to see not only the animation process, but also gain a unique perspective of Miyazaki himself. Continue reading
Official ‘Selma’ Trailer Stands Up for Civil Rights [131 Screenshots]
We’ve not heard too much about director Ava DuVernay’s upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. biopic starring David Oyelowo, but it couldn’t be any more timely. Seeing how it makes its theatrical release this Christmas, this first trailer is a very strong debut for Selma. Not only does it capture the emotional weight of the civil rights movement of the ’60s, it brings a certain level of perspective seeing how these events only took place 50 years ago. Watch the trailer and check out the screenshots after the break. Continue reading
SDAFF 2014 Review: ‘Revenge of the Green Dragons’
Rarely have gangsters been depicted in cinema beyond Italian or Irish lineage. When the mob is brought into the conversation, more than likely such classics as The Godfather or Goodfellas come to mind. The Martin Scorsese produced Revenge of the Green Dragons pulls the curtain back on the lesser known Chinese gangsters that ruled Queens in the 1980s. Unfortunately, however, lack of focus and ugly storytelling does little to bring the subject matter into exciting territory. Continue reading









