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Genre Films Have Three Shots At Winning A "Best Picture" Oscar

Hollywood has finally revealed the massive new list of Academy Award nominations — and a few other awards for "excellence" — this week. You'll never guess which nominations Land of The Lost and Transformers 2 snagged. More »

02/02/10

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By Meredith Woerner

#yearinreview

Best And Worst SF/Fantasy Movies Of 2009

This was a year of extremes: huge CG-heavy spectacles and low-budget gems. Most of all, 2009 made us feel the boundaries of cinema were stretched... for good and ill. Here are the 10 best and 10 worst films of 2009. More »

12/30/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#booklists

If You Like These Recent Movies, Here Are Books You'll Love

Movies may thrill us with their huge ideas and set pieces, but you always know that anything a movie did, a novel did it first... and better. If you liked these dozen recent movies, here are some books you'll love. More »

11/17/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#exclusive

Michael Bay Explains Why You Don't Need A Script To Start Making An Awesome Movie

Watch some great Decepticon-on-military-satellite action from Transformers 2, while director Michael Bay explains why you don't need to have a script when you start creating cool robot action, in this exclusive commentary clip from the Revenge Of The Fallen DVD. More »

10/19/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#transformers

What Blowing Stuff Up Looks Like From Behind the Cameras

Clips from behind-the-scenes featurettes on the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen DVD show how anxious the crew was to destroy new and exciting locations, including a college campus and Egypt's pyramids. And learn how Michael Bay terrorized Megan Fox! More »

10/14/09

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By Caitlin Petrakovitz

#transformers2

Transformers 2 DVD Has More Focus on Toys, Less on Explosions

While lacking in Michael Bay-Megan Fox throw-downs, the Transformers 2 DVD release does look a the past 25 years of Transformers toys and, of course, the development of the film. And click through for clips from the new cartoon box-set. More »

10/13/09

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By Caitlin Petrakovitz

#rant

Escapism Is The Highest Form Of Art

Is escapism the enemy of smart science fiction? Are stories that let us escape reality always inconsequential fluff? That's what people argue — but the reverse is true. Escapism is a literary impulse, and escapist art is the highest art. More »

10/05/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#transformers

When The Concept Art Is Better Than The Actual Movie

It's almost painful to look through Transformers 2's beautiful concept art wondering, what happened? Similar to the red wandering eyes of the robotic Doctor, we too look for answers. And was Brendan Gleeson really the inspiration for the cement transformer? More »

09/22/09

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By Meredith Woerner

#movies

The Most Expensive Movies Of The Past Decade

The 2009 summer movie season ended, with a record-breaking box office. But 2009 will also go down as the year with the most movies that cost $200 million or more. We've compiled the most expensive movies of the past decade. More »

09/21/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#foundfootage

Exactly How Kinky Does He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe Get?

No matter how wild G.I. Joe gets, it can't out-crazy 1987's toy movie, He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe. The spangle-breasted Evil-Lyn puts an obedience collar on Kevin, while below, Skeletor has He-Man whipped so he'll agree to kneel. More »

08/04/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#exclusive

Roberto Orci: Star Trek 2 Won't Follow Transformers 2 Formula

We cornered Roberto Orci last weekend and asked him whether the second Star Trek would follow the same pattern as Transformers 2: the hero refuses the call to heroism. He explained why Trek will be different, and talked Fringe. More »

07/29/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#conceptart

A Haunting Alien Cathedral, From Transformers 2 Concept Art

Star Trek concept artist Ryan Church also created some breathtaking vistas for Transformers: 2, including this scene inside an alien vessel called The Ark. All of a sudden, those big alien robots really do look alien. A few more, below. More »

07/20/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#transformers

Transformers 2: The Complete Film In One Minute

Haven't seen Transformers 2 yet? Here's an excellent recap of the film. For the full effect, punch yourself in the stomach once it's done. [Topless Robot]

06/30/09

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By Meredith Woerner

#exclusive

Orci And Kurtzman Talk Robo-Testicles And Transformers 3

How do things like robot urination and teabagging end up in the Transformers movies? We asked co-writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. And the duo hinted that, contrary to press reports, they may be up for Transformers 3. Spoilers ahead... More »

06/23/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#morningspoilers

New Transformers Vids And Gamer Photo Will Make You Feel Dirty

Today's spoilers include a last sneak peek at Transformers and a slutty new Gamer photo. Plus Doug Jones talks Frankenstein and Hobbit. All this, plus Harry Potter, Cowboys And Aliens, Frankenstein, Battlestar Galactica, Fringe, Heroes, Virtuality and True Blood. Spoilerati! More »

06/23/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#morningspoilers

What Villains Could Be Returning For Star Trek 12 And Spider-Man 4?

A new Transformers 2 clip shows all-out robo-chaos. Meanwhile, Roberto Orci talks Trek sequel villains (again) and a Spider-Man villain actor says he'll be back. Also, there are spoilers and pics from The Box, FlashForward, Fringe, Heroes and Warehouse 13! More »

06/22/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#morningspoilers

Awesome New Pics From Transformers, Harry Potter, Heroes, Green Lantern And FlashForward!

Thank spoilers it's Friday! It's almost your last chance to savor high-res pics of robots and Megan Fox, but the Iron Man 2 tidbits will keep coming. Plus there are pics and tidbits for Heroes, FlashForward, Harry Potter, and Zombieland. More »

06/19/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#productplacement

The Good And The Bad Of Recent Sci Fi Product Placement

Product placement has always been a huge part of science fiction, because it's just not the future without big-name brands. But in the last couple years, it's gotten way out of hand. Just check out our list of recent examples. More »

06/18/09

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By Stephen Goldmeier

#transformers

Transformer Vs. Regular Car: No Contest

Shia, Megan and New Guy flee the Decepticons. Too bad their getaway car isn't more than meets the eye, in this new Transformers 2 clip. A flying Decepticon skewers their car, flips it in mid-air, then slices it in half.

06/18/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#morningspoilers

Thrilling Secrets Of Transformers, Ghostbusters, Torchwood, V And FlashForward!

Spoilers include new Transformers 2 concept art, and Ghostbusters 3 hints. Plus new Torchwood promos, Lost and Heroes casting news, and hints about FlashForward's first season finale. Also: V, Fringe, Warehouse 13, New Moon, True Blood and Impact. Spoilers, dudes! More »

06/18/09

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By Charlie Jane Anders

#movies

So When Does The Writers Strike Stop Ruining Movies?

Hollywood writers went on strike in 2007-2008, but we're only seeing the results now, in a crop of summer movies with half-baked scripts and abnormally dunderheaded writing. So when do we start seeing some movies that the strike didn't wreck? More »

06/15/09

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