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Klebert L. Hall
11/05/09

In reply to Robots Are Getting Their Own World War Z
So, it's kind of cute that in the graphic, the big anthropomorphic robot is fighting modern, remotely-piloted "robots".

However, the artist shows the Global Hawk, an unarmed high-altitude recce aircraft as a strike platform. Kinda kills the mood, you'd think he could have Googled "predator"...
-Kle. #robopocalypse
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Anekanta - Go Play!
11/04/09

In reply to Robots Are Getting Their Own World War Z
Blasted Robots! Always shooting me with their laser eye beams and chanting "Kill... all... humans" with their mechanical voices...

What I wouldn't give for a good EMP device right about now.

Number five is alive my ass!

Sing Daisy, pinhead! #robopocalypse
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Mr. Damage
11/04/09

@Anekanta - Go Play!: Nah, they'll just drink all our liquors, slack off, and want to pick pocket our wallets given half the chance.

See, that is the case unless someone gets their mits on Mom's universal remote.

Then you may proceed with the mass wholesale EMPing of the metal bastards.

And Old Mutual Liberty Insurance with Robot Coverage! #robopocalypse
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ManchuCandidate
11/04/09

In reply to Robots Are Getting Their Own World War Z
I hope they title it: Kill All HUMANS, BABY!!! #robopocalypse
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PostMarque
10/29/09

In reply to Monsters Versus Aliens Dies, See Their Final Halloween Clip
FINALLY!!!

a good movie. no franchise. it was an event. let everyone move on and keep the memories. #monstersversusaliens
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joetato
10/30/09

@PostMarque: I agree. This movie was a tongue in cheek homage to the great classics of the fifties and sixties. Let's enjoy the look back and then move forward! #monstersversusaliens
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Plague
10/29/09

In reply to Monsters Versus Aliens Dies, See Their Final Halloween Clip
I like Halloween. I like Pumpkins. So I pretty much enjoyed this- even without seeing the movie. However, those monster characters are pretty much walkin' cliches. #monstersversusaliens
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reddingofish
10/29/09

In reply to Monsters Versus Aliens Dies, See Their Final Halloween Clip
I enjoied the show. It was funny and the kid liked it.
I am glad to see that it is not going to be a series. 9 times out 0f 9 when they make a half hour cartoon out of a feature film, the toon sucks. #monstersversusaliens
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Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.
10/28/09

In reply to Monsters Versus Aliens Dies, See Their Final Halloween Clip
Liked the movie and the special, sorry to hear there won't be any more. #monstersversusaliens
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karpar
10/28/09

In reply to Monsters Versus Aliens Dies, See Their Final Halloween Clip
For some reason, perhaps unfairly, I've always looked at Dreamworks Animation as something like an imitation Pixar run by accountants. Obviously, this bit of news hardly shakes that impression. I haven't seen many of their outings, but the ones I have, even the ones people have told me were really great, all seemed empty somehow. Occasionally funny? Sure, but I can't help thinking "Your playing, while technically proficient, lacks passion." On the other hand, there was a moment in Monsters, Inc., toward the end of the movie, where the little girl was hugging Sully, and she patted his back gently as she did it. A tiny moment, about a second long, and it utterly defined Pixar for me. They go beyond the whiz-bang trappings of CG to tell great, emotionally engaging stories. They're not without missteps - Cars and A Bug's Life are fun, but little more - but more often than not, they get storytelling and emotion far righter than almost anyone out there. Dreamworks just seems to see the bottom line and little else. #monstersversusaliens
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it must be bunnies
10/28/09

@karpar: Dreamworks had a some of the biggest misses with regards to challenging Pixar. A Bug's Life vs Antz: who thought that a neurotic ant voiced by Woody Allen would be appealing to kids? Bee Movie: really Seinfeld? You thought it would be fun to make a movie about bees - too bad you forgot the part about actually having a story. Bee Movie was an overly promoted piece of crap. Shrek was fun once. They are now making Shrek 4 and Puss in Boots = $/quality.

My kids watch the Pixar movies again and again. Over the Hedge is the only Dreamworks production that they re-watch. It is appealing because Bruce Willis really did a great job and we love William Shatner hamming it up.

While we enjoyed Monsters Vs Aliens I did feel that it was lacking something. Heart? #monstersversusaliens
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Bootknife-Jackson
10/28/09

@it must be bunnies: and lest we forget Steve Carell as the squirrel! #monstersversusaliens
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Blazeldude
10/28/09

In reply to Monsters Versus Aliens Dies, See Their Final Halloween Clip
Monsters vs. Aliens was a terrific movie, It's a shame to see crap like Shrek and Madagascar continue and thrive when something that was actually funny and original (mostly due to the cast that was chosen for talent and not just for being celebrities). It felt like a film that was made from the heart by people who loved monster movies and good comedy. STEPHEN COLBERT FOR GOD'S SAKES! #monstersversusaliens
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Chip Overclock
10/28/09

@Blazeldude: But I didn't fall asleep in the middle of SHREK or MADAGASCAR. #monstersversusaliens
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it must be bunnies
10/28/09

In reply to Monsters Versus Aliens Dies, See Their Final Halloween Clip
The commercial played fine but now all I get is a blue 'loading' circle. It is hypnotic but not really very entertaining. Maybe it is because I live in the dreaded "your region"?

Can anyone else who lives outside the US see the clip? #monstersversusaliens
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LittleDragon
10/28/09

In reply to Monsters Versus Aliens Dies, See Their Final Halloween Clip
Those bastards. I actually liked MVA for the most part. Sure it had some low spots but I enjoyed most of it. Maybe we can get a spin off cartoon. I could live with that. #monstersversusaliens
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Spaceknight
10/28/09

In reply to Monsters Versus Aliens Dies, See Their Final Halloween Clip
didn't there used to be a time when movies were evaluated as art and not as commodities? #monstersversusaliens
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Cory Gross
10/28/09

@Spaceknight: M'nope, it's been like that ever since the Lumires. Sorry man. #monstersversusaliens
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Chip Overclock
10/28/09

In reply to Monsters Versus Aliens Dies, See Their Final Halloween Clip
Alas, MONSTERS VS. ALIENS was the first movie I've seen in a theatre in more than thirty years in which I fell asleep in the middle of it. #monstersversusaliens
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MonkeyT
10/28/09

In reply to Monsters Versus Aliens Dies, See Their Final Halloween Clip
Funny. After a post about 3D last week, I looked up the numbers. MVA actually earned more money than Up, and more per 3D showing than Up as well.

I think they may be pushing for other media with more immediate returns and less risk (TV). #monstersversusaliens
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Andy Neil
10/28/09

@MonkeyT: Where did you get your numbers? I just did a quick check on Box Office Mojo and my figures didn't gel with your statement at all.

Monsters v Aliens Total Domestic B.O.:
$198,351,526

Up:
$292,913,068 (and counting as it hasn't yet closed)

Monsters v Aliens per theater average:
$14,454

Up:
$18,085 #monstersversusaliens
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MonkeyT
10/28/09

@Andy Neil: My Bad. I misremembered the stats.

I was reading up about 2D vs 3D showings (they are really scrambling the math about 3D performance). MVA had a wider release than Up, which skewed the totals I saw, even though Up still won the head to head. #monstersversusaliens
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tbrunner
09/24/09

In reply to Star Trek Writers Tackle Xombie's Undead Superhero
I was thinking this would make a great movie, but only if they could find a way to add more scenes involving urination and giant testicles.

Orci and Kurtzman to the rescue again!
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