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20 Best Science Fiction Books Of The Decade

20 Best Science Fiction Books Of The Decade #decadeinreview #books

Why Fake-Looking CG Space Battles Are Beautiful

Why Fake-Looking CG Space Battles Are Beautiful #rant #spaceopera

The Public Explains The Plot Of James Cameron's Avatar

The Public Explains The Plot Of James Cameron's Avatar #avatar #streetteam

Blue Whales Are Changing Their Tunes, But Why?

Blue Whales Are Changing Their Tunes, But Why? #strangeanimalbehav #science

Celebrate the Art of CGI

Celebrate the Art of CGI #movies #computersmakemovie

Ranking The Creep Factor Of Human CGI: The Uncanny Valley Effect

Ranking The Creep Factor Of Human CGI: The Uncanny Valley Effect #uncannyvalley #movies

The Avatar Debate: It Will Be An Awesome Visual Spectacle

The Avatar Debate: It Will Be An Awesome Visual Spectacle #pointcounterpoint #avatar

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    The Public Explains The Plot Of James Cameron's Avatar

    While the fierce debate rages about whether Avatar will be a spectacle of win or suck hard continues, we wondered: Does the public even know what this film's about? So we asked them to explain the plot to us. More »
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  • #uncannyvalley

    Ranking The Creep Factor Of Human CGI: The Uncanny Valley Effect

    The more realistic a CG human is, the creepier they become. There's nothing spookier than a half-computer half-child CG face on the big screen. We've ranked all the worst CG humans, in order of creepiness. More »
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    CG Humans

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  • #plague

    When The Zombies Come, Make Sure You Have Smokes

    Can any short video live up to Ataque de Panico? We think this melodramatic zombie short from Matt Simpson is in the running. It's called Plague. More »
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    In New Iron Man Poster, Whiplash's Weapons Look More Dangerous For Him Than Us

    The latest poster for Iron Man 2 reveals Whiplash's mighty electric whips. These things look more dangerous for him than his enemies, which earns Whiplash a spot on our "bearer of terrible weapons" list, next to Dr. No and Gogo. More »
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    Problematic Weapons

    Brotherhood of the Wolf's Bone Sword More »
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  • #fallen

    Werewolf-Vampire Threeways Upgraded To Angels In A Ménage à Trois

    We called the "angels are the new vampires" trend months ago, and already the facts are stacking up to bolster our claims. Disney's purchase of Lauren Kate's tween againsty angel book Fallen adds fuel to the sexy angel fire. More »
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    Cabin Fever 2 Picks Up Right Where It Left Off, At Prom

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  • #starwars

    Cruel Thomas Dolby Starts A New Hope With Star Wars Movie Rumors

    One brief mention in the blog of composer Thomas Dolby, who worked on George Lucas' Howard The Duck, and heads start spinning. We know there's a live-action Star Wars television series in the works, but a new movie? Go on... More »
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    Harry Potter Deleted Scenes Showcase Hogwarts' Glee Club

    We've got all the deleted scenes from the DVD release of Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince. Including a beautifully chilling tune from the Potter choir titled, "In Noctem." More »
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    Your First Look Inside Tron Legacy Reveals A Sexy Upgrade

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  • #darkknight

    Morgan Freeman's Sure That Christopher Nolan's Down For One More Batman

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    Josh Brolin Is Itching To Put On His Final Black Suit For Men In Black 3

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  • #spiderman4

    Are John Malkovich And Anne Hathaway Both Flying Into Spidey 4?

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  • #thesorcerersapprentice

    Nic Cage Is One Wigged-Out Wizard, In The First Sorcerer's Apprentice Trailer

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    Syfy's Alice Was Saved By A Hatter

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    Best And Worst Geek Holiday Decor: From Santa Cthulhu To Fetus Baubles

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