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Michael Bay is finally admitting that Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen may not have been a perfect movie. But Transformers 3, now filming, will drop the "dorky comedy" and substitute an intense mystery. More importantly, it'll end Bay's Transformers story. More »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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] More »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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. More »
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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 »
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Spoilergeddon is here! New Transformers 2 reviews include mountains of bizarre details. David X. Cohen talks you through Futurama's next season. Supernatural has a very special casting call. Plus Torchwood hints, Reiko Aylesworth on Stargate, and Gamer, V and Heroes. More »
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Megan Fox's cover interview in this week's Entertainment Weekly took our breath away. Admitting that her Transformers 2 role consists of two things: 1) running and 2) screaming, the famously outspoken star says her debut performance in Transformers was "terrible." More »
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Well, actually, Megan Fox is part CGI and part animatronics. This behind-the-scenes video from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen proves it. We knew no human could look like that in real life. [via Cinematical] More »
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Megan Fox and company gave a Transformers 2 press conference, and we've got the whole thing below. Joss Whedon sketches out Dollhouse season two, and Guillermo del Toro talks Frankenstein and Hobbit. Plus Deadpool, Zombieland, Moon, Lost, Torchwood and BSG. More »
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Want to know how Megan Fox's Mikaela got the nickname "warrior goddess"? This clip from Transformers 2, which we showed you in German the other day, will answer that and many other questions. Except, what's with the Jersey accent? More »
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Megan Fox talks Transformers! Duncan Jones talks Moon! Plus amazing new pics from Dead Snow, 9 and Scott Pilgrim. A crazy Lost rumor gets debunked! Plus [Rec] 2, Dollhouse, Virtuality, Stargate, True Blood and Sanctuary. Spoilers are eating your brain! More »
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Wheelie gets into a sticky situation with Megan Fox, and humans and robots battle, in new clips from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. It's our first look at how those crazy-cakes robo-action scenes from the trailer will look in context. More »
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Today's spoilers include a synopsis of James Cameron's Avatar, and the first review of Transformers 2. Harold Ramis shares some Ghostbusters 3 dialog, and there's a new Sorcerer's Apprentice set video. Plus Moon, Deadpool, Doctor Who and True Blood spoilers. More »
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New Transformers 2 stills give our first proper look at the giant combination robot Devastator, plus his fellow baddie Demolishor. And a new look at Optimus Prime's swordplay. Gallery of robot awesomeness below. More »
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Mickey Rourke gives away crucial Iron Man dialog. There are startling new pics from Surrogates, Transformers, Stargate Universe, Flash Forward and Sorceror's Apprentice. A tipster tells us Timothy Dalton's Doctor Who role. Possible Heroes gayness! Plus V, Fringe and Eureka. More »
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Bloggers visited the set of Iron Man 2 and came away with minor spoilers. There are G.I. Joe pics and spoilers from Avatar, Transformers, Astro Boy, Thor and Moon. Plus Sarah Jane set pics, Doctor Who rumors and Green Lantern. More »
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Ryan Reynolds talks Deadpool villains, Darlton talks Lost season six, and Shia talks Transformers. Plus Spider-Man, Iron Man, Land Of The Lost, Harry Potter, Planet 51, New Moon, Fringe, Smallville, Stargate Universe, Flash Forward, True Blood and Vampire Diaries. Spoilers! More »
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Today's spoilers include new Avatar armor pics, an Iron Man 2 tidbit, and action-packed new videos from G.I. Joe and Transformers 2. Tim Kring reveals Heroes storylines. Plus Harry Potter, New Moon, Paul and Planet 51. Spoilers: your entertainment innoculation. More »
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Spoilers are controversial: Peter David backpedaled on his spoiler-phobic posture, and a Heroes scribe is in trouble for Twittering a script pic. But James Cameron's allowed to describe Avatar, Shia LaBoeuf can hype Transformers, and Will Ferrell can spoil Land Of The Lost. Plus New Moon, Supernatural and True Blood. More »
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It's a bumper crop of Monday spoilers. Michael Bay showed off new Transformers footage. Zoe Saldana talks Star Trek 2 and Ryan Reynolds talks Deadpool. A Book Of Eli action scene described. We uncover crazy Doctor Who rumors and Lost finale details. Plus Thor, Dollhouse, V, Stargate, Heroes and Smallville! More »
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Raise your spirits with more spoilers for Iron Man 2, including other armored characters in the film. Plus there are new videos for Transformers 2 and Land Of The Lost. And new Doctor Who finale set pics. Plus Looper, Moon, Hot-Tub Time Machine, Lost, Fringe, Virtuality and Warehouse 13. More »
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Here's our first look at Alice, the co-ed with a secret, in Transformers 2. After a whole summer of wannabe Michael Bay films, we're finally going to get the work of Bay himself. It'll be ludicrous, fiery, splodey, car-crazy and slapsticky. In short, the perfect film. Spoilers and pics below. More »
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Spoilers illuminate our futures! Case in point: McG discusses how John Connor's journey ends. And Iron Man 2 set photos show Tony Stark's future. There are also new Transformers 2 and Green Lantern pics. Plus spoilers for Eureka, Lost, True Blood, Warehouse 13, Chuck and Smallville. Spoilers are clairvoyant! More »
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