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Andy Serkis reveals what's ahead for Caesar in the Rise of the Planet of the Apes sequel!

Alasdair Wilkins — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:00:00 PST

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The somewhat unexpected success of Rupert Wyatt's Rise of the Planet of the Apes means we'll see more of Andy Serkis's ape revolutionary, Caesar. But will the super-intelligent chimp try to make peace with humanity, or continue his rebellion? More »

Will Man of Steel feature a surprising cameo?

Alasdair Wilkins — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:00:00 PST

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Mark Ruffalo explains why The Avengers has become an allegory for modern America. World War Z could become a franchise. Alfonso Cuaron's stranded astronauts epic Gravity will show us a very different view of Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. More »

Amazing Spider-Man tie-in toy gives us our best look yet at the Lizard!

Alasdair Wilkins — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:00:00 PST

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We've seen plenty of Andrew Garfield as the rebooted Peter Parker and Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy, but we still know next to nothing about the villainous Lizard. That why it pays to keep an eye on those tie-in toys. More »

J.J. Abrams confirms that he wants Benicio del Toro to play the villain in the Star Trek sequel!

Alasdair Wilkins — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:00:00 PST

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For old time's sake, we've got one last absolutely insane The Dark Knight Rises casting rumor... and it's a doozy. The Prometheus cast seems to disagree about whether this is an Alien movie. Tom Hiddleston reveals his Hulk-related Avengers injuries. More »

Jose Padilha explains the essence of his Robocop reboot. Plus tons more from the set of The Dark Knight Rises!

Alasdair Wilkins — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:00:00 PDT

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Hugh Jackman considers an R-rated Wolverine movie. Steven Moffat drops some crucial hints about Doctor Who's future. Noomi Rapace explains her Prometheus character. A Buffy alum joins Once Upon a Time. Plus some truly bizarre trouble for World War Z! More »

Why does Superman look like a hobo on the set of Man of Steel?

Alasdair Wilkins — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:00:00 PDT

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In Time star Amanda Seyfried explains what it's like to be rich and immortal. Kick-Ass's Mark Millar and Matthew Vaughn reunite for another superhero movie. Plus spoilers from The Dark Knight Rises set and a World War Z casting update. More »

There's no way that Avatar 2 has already finished filming... is there?

Alasdair Wilkins — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:00:00 PDT

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Today's absolutely insane rumor holds that Avatar 3 is going to start filming later this year...which means Avatar 2 has somehow, unbeknownst to everyone, already finished filming. That's pretty much impossible, but when will the Avatar sequels start shooting? More »

Why is the new Superman headed to an Alaskan fishing village?

Alasdair Wilkins — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:00:00 PDT

Man of Steel has finished filming in Illinois, and now it's off to Vancouver for four months of shooting. But the first Canadian location is an unexpected one, as a small British Columbia town morphs into an Alaska fishing community. More »

Christina Hendricks wants to be Wonder Woman. Plus Marc Forster explains the zombie look in World War Z!

Alasdair Wilkins — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:00:00 PDT

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John Noble drops a crucial hint about Peter's return to Fringe. Chloe Moretz puts Dark Shadows in the proper Tim Burton context. Plus new set videos and photos for The Dark Knight Rises, Man of Steel, and R.I.P.D.! More »

The new General Zod explains his Man of Steel costume. Plus what new creatures might appear in The Avengers?

Alasdair Wilkins — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:00:00 PDT

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Marc Forster explains how World War Z will preserve the key themes of Max Brooks's book. Lost's Michael Emerson gives the lowdown on his new show Person of Interest. Plus a Dark Knight Rises set video might reveal Bane's hideout! More »

World War Z's zombie rampage set video will make your hair stand up

Meredith Woerner — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:30:00 PDT

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How will the movie adaptation of Max Brooks World War Z differ from the hoards of undead films before it? How about break dancing zombies? Watch as an infected man twitches into undead death from the WWZ set! More »

Terminator 5 might resurrect an iconic character. Plus the Game of Thrones writers preview the new season two cast!

Alasdair Wilkins — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:00:00 PDT

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David Fincher's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea will focus on three particular characters from Jules Verne's novel. Doctor Who's Steven Moffat explains why the Doctor's past is catching up to him. Plus new set photos from The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises! More »

Andrew Garfield becomes a real spider in The Amazing Spider-Man!

Alasdair Wilkins — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:00:00 PDT

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Peter Parker doesn't just become a superhero in The Amazing Spider-Man - he also takes on the properties of the arachnid that bit him. Star Andrew Garfield explains how he became part-spider to play the latest incarnation of Spider-Man. More »

Expect carnage in the True Blood Finale! Plus Scads of Set Pics from Man of Steel, Fringe, and World War Z!

Kelly Faircloth — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:00:00 PDT

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Don't expect every beloved character to survive True Blood's season finale! And don't hold your breath for the Ouija and Fantastic Voyage movies. Check out some photos of Brad Pitt shooting World War Z! Plus, what makes Loki tick in The Avengers, and a possible new Star Trek TV show. More »

New Footage from the Avengers Set Shows Loki Terrorizing the Earthlings. Plus loads of Doctor Who hints!

Kelly Faircloth — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:00:00 PDT

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Loki terrorizes Cleveland, in set pictures from The Avengers. New teasers will make you hunger for The Walking Dead. And finally, some hints at when Peter Bishop will return to Fringe. More »

Learn more about the army facing The Avengers. Plus tons of World War Z set photos!

Kelly Faircloth — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:00:00 PDT

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Zachary Quinto has a totally off-the-wall speculation about what could happen in the next Star Trek. In the True Blood season finale, Sookie steps up at last. Plus, massive set footage shows the havocWorld War Z will wreak on Philly. More »

First look at the zombies from World War Z

Meredith Woerner — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:40:15 PDT

Wondering how World War Z will make the zombie masses stand out from other undead hordes we've seen recently? Wonder no longer — take a look at a collection of zombie faces from the WWZ. More »

Steven Moffat teases old monsters and a new companion on Doctor Who. Plus tons more from the sets of The Dark Knight Rises and The Avengers!

Alasdair Wilkins — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:00:00 PDT

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Alfonso Cuarón is doing his best Stanley Kubrick impression in his stranded astronaut epic Gravity. David Tennant discusses his sleazy, vampire-fighting magician in Fright Night. Plus why Conan the Barbarian had to be R-rated — and Jean-Claude Van Damme fights aliens! More »

World War Z movie synopsis is nothing like the book, internet melts down

Meredith Woerner — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:06:09 PDT

Remember when the World War Z movie held such promise? Now, not so much. Paramount has released the synopsis for its film adaptation of Max Brooks' seminal zombie war story, and people are not happy about the massive deviations. More »

What is the future of Amy and Rory on Doctor Who? Plus tons more Dark Knight Rises set photos!

Alasdair Wilkins — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:00:00 PDT

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Zoe Saldana reveals whom she wants to see shirtless in Star Trek 2. Marc Webb explains how he built the world of The Amazing Spider-Man. Plus key World War Z details and the first look at Superman's adoptive dad! More »

The Avengers are headed to Cleveland, plus Joss Whedon reveals his favorite on the team!

Alasdair Wilkins — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:00:00 PDT

Zoe Saldana is ready to make Avatar 2. Alan Tudyk talks playing an adversary in Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Could there be a new animated Star Trek show? Plus George R.R. Martin doles out cryptic Game of Thrones casting hints! More »

Director Rupert Wyatt reveals his plans for the next Planet of the Apes movie. Plus new set photos and videos for The Dark Knight Rises!

Alasdair Wilkins — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:00:00 PDT

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Marvel is releasing two movies in 2014...but which ones? J.J. Abrams promises we're nearing the end of all the Star Trek speculation. John Noble discusses Peter's future on Fringe. Plus set photos for Man of Steel and World War Z! More »

Just why is there a football game in The Dark Knight Rises?

Alasdair Wilkins — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:00:00 PDT

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The Dark Knight Rises is filming at Heinz Field, and even the Pittsburgh Steelers themselves are getting into the act. Now new set reports reveal that the real battle isn't between the Gotham Rogues and Rapid City Monuments...it's with Bane. More »

Our first look at Henry Cavill as Clark Kent in Man of Steel. Plus Tom Hardy talks playing Bane in The Dark Knight Rises!

Alasdair Wilkins — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 06:00:00 PDT

Marc Webb explains why the 3D in The Amazing Spider-Man will be worth it. More The Dark Knight Rises set photos reveal cast members Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard. Steven Moffat has big plans for Doctor Who's 50th birthday. More »

The first World War Z set photos reveal the beginning of the zombie devastation!

Alasdair Wilkins — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 06:00:00 PDT

After years of trying to get financing, Marc Forster's film adaptation of World War Z has finally begun shooting on the Mediterranean island of Malta. Here's our first look at zombie carnage, human survivors, and Brad Pitt with a beard! More »

Thor 2 is officially happening, but who will return for the sequel? Plus an utterly intense new Harry Potter clip!

Alasdair Wilkins — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:00:00 PDT

Hugh Jackman reveals when The Wolverine will begin shooting. John Noble has a plan for peace between universes on Fringe. How will Game of Thrones handle all the new season two characters? Plus new Captain America and Harry Potter videos! More »

Would Ryan Reynolds return for Green Lantern 2? Plus the Marvel Studios head talks Captain America, The Avengers, and Iron Man 3!

Alasdair Wilkins — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:00:00 PDT

Damon Lindelof explains why Ridley Scott's Prometheus is more than just an Alien prequel. Guillermo del Toro confirms a key bit of Pacific Rim casting. Plus a former Doctor Who star is possibly headed to Game of Thrones! More »

What does Vulcan's destruction mean for Star Trek 2? Plus new photos of Captain America's god-awful first costume!

Alasdair Wilkins — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:00:00 PDT

World War Z has some awesome casting updates. Jon Favreau reveals his premiere plans for Cowboys & Aliens. Plus our first look at Captain America's USO show, and a Stan Lee cameo that has nothing to do with Marvel movies! More »

Will Bane really break the Bat in The Dark Knight Rises?

Alasdair Wilkins — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:00:00 PDT

Ever since Christopher Nolan confirmed Bane would appear in his final Batman film, fans have wondered whether the villain would emulate his brutal actions in the comics. And now the first rumor about Bane's movie storyline may answer that question. More »

Revealed: The Cast of the Total Recall Reboot, plus the Secret Mutant Cameo in X-Men: First Class!

Alasdair Wilkins — Thu, 26 May 2011 06:00:00 PDT

Matthew Vaughn has an insanely awesome (not to mention awesomely insane) premise for his next X-Men movie. Eight directors are in the running for The Wolverine. Plus Ron Howard talks The Dark Tower, and Fright Night gets an encouraging rating. More »

An unexpected guest star returns for Doctor Who's big cliffhanger episode! Plus casting updates for the Hunger Games and World War Z!

Alasdair Wilkins — Wed, 25 May 2011 06:00:00 PDT

We may get to hear the new Batman villains in the very near future. One of Professor X's mutants explains his difficult life in X-Men: First Class, while Rupert Grint explains why Ron finally becomes a hero in Harry Potter. More »

The Avengers' villain speaks! Plus does Ridley Scott's Prometheus feature an unexpected star?

Alasdair Wilkins — Mon, 02 May 2011 06:00:00 PDT

The Avengers's enemy discusses his plans... but the bigger threat might be some leaked script pages. Plus set photos from The Amazing Spider-Man's New York filming, and casting updates for The Hobbit, The Dark Tower, and World War Z. More »