Why cloning is a terrible way to bring your pet dog back from the dead

This weekend, Frankenweenie is teaching children about the wonders of brining your beloved pooch back from the dead. We may not have perfected doggie resurrections by electroshock, but some folks have tried to bring their dogs back from the dead (or at least create a genetic facsimile), through cloning. But in addition …

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Tim Burton's Frankenweenie: All Spark, No Bite

The opening few minutes of Tim Burton's Frankenweenie are magical. The little kid, Victor, makes a home monster movie, with his pet dog Sparky dressed up as a Godzilla-style giant monster in a model town. The celebration of DIY B-movie film-making feels very personal, and probably autobiographical.

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J.J. Abrams reveals the first footage from Star Trek Into Darkness...…

One brave thespian wants to be Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy. Check out a bunch of sneak peeks from tonight's Fringe. Writer Jane Espenson reveals what's ahead on Once Upon a Time. Plus Godzilla gets a new writer!

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Grant Morrison wants to write a Doctor Who episode. Plus Guillermo del …

James Gunn talks casting for Guardians of the Galaxy. Guillermo del Toro offers updates on Frankenstein and The Hulk TV show. Will a Doctor Who companion appear in Star Trek Into Darkness after all? Falling Skies elects its president, and he's a former Star Trek officer. And Arrow reveals its first look at the DC…

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10 Silliest Frankenstein Spoofs

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein helped to launch the entire genre of science fiction, and shaped our dialogue about the ethics of science and artificial life. But it's also created a pop culture explosion that's lasted over a century, and continues full-tilt today. Franken-culture is here to stay, and it often gets mighty…

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Just how ridiculously cosmic will Thor: The Dark World get?

The Rise of the Planet of the Apes sequel is close to finding a director to replace Rupert Wyatt, and there are some seriously intriguing candidates. Another great director says he wants to work on Doctor Who. Plus tons of videos for Doctor Who, Fringe, Frankenweeie, and much more!

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After he kicks ass in two Avengers films, could Mark Ruffalo finally…

Guillermo del Toro explains why he signed off on a 3D conversion for Pacific Rim. Doctor Who might be headed to New Zealand... but first check out trailers for Amy and Rory's big farewell. Plus three new Looper clips!

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Could another Avenger show up in Thor: The Dark World!?

James Gunn confirms he's directing (and writing) Guardians of the Galaxy. Chris Evans drops story hints for the Captain America sequel. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes might have lost its director. Bill Paxton will once again play an ass-kicking space marine!

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Is Warner Bros.'s plan for Justice League and Batman even more…

HBO reveals a season three set photo for Game of Thrones — and hints at its massive importance. Check out a brand new Robocop poster and some Hobbit photos! Jon Favreau wants to do some swordfighting on Revolution. Plus tons of Walking Dead photos and the latest Once Upon a Time hints!

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Huge updates on Thor: The Dark World, Guardians of the Galaxy,…

See Chris Hemsworth in the latest Thor: The Dark World photos. Joss Whedon basically reveals who is directing Guardians of the Galaxy. Plus Robocop, the Avatar sequels, Fringe, The Walking Dead, Once Upon a Time, The Vampire Diaries, and more!

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