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Exclusive: We Shoot the Sh*t with Kevin Smith

Exclusive: We Shoot the Sh*t with Kevin Smith

On the 16th anniversary of the first public screening of Clerks, we get personal with the man, the myth, the lunchbox as he rips his heart off his sleeve and slams it down on the table.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on October 18, 2009 | Comments

‘Deep Blue Sea’ Star Joins Cast of ‘Thor’

‘Deep Blue Sea’ Star Joins Cast of ‘Thor’

Since I would really like to see Stellan Skarsgard play God of War Tyr for Thor, I wanted to title this headline “Could Stellan Skarsgard Play Tyr, God of War for Thor?” But I resisted. You’re welcome.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on October 5, 2009 | Comments

Comics Icon’s Estate Initiates the Death of Superhero Films

Comics Icon’s Estate Initiates the Death of Superhero Films

Sarcastic hyperbole aside, the heirs to Jack Kirby have finally realized that there’s some money to be made in this here comic book adaptation business, and they are looking for their piece of the pie.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on September 21, 2009 | Comments

Fox Rebooting Fantastic Four: Do You Care?

Fox Rebooting Fantastic Four: Do You Care?

Isn’t the news that Fox is rebooting The Fantastic Four a little like hearing that the annoying married couple with the bratty, moronic kid is planning on having another baby?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on August 31, 2009 | Comments

Raiders + Rocketeer + Private Ryan = Captain America

Raiders + Rocketeer + Private Ryan = Captain America

Joe Johnston worked on Raiders of the Lost Ark, directed The Rocketeer, and I have no idea if he’s connected at all to Saving Private Ryan, but it looks like he’ll be bringing that signature style to Captain America.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on August 10, 2009 | Comments

Natalie Portman Joins Marvel’s Thor as Jane Foster

Natalie Portman Joins Marvel’s Thor as Jane Foster

Could that be any more inappropriately sexy? Yes, but it would stop being about Portman joining the cast of Thor.

By Robert Fure on July 13, 2009 | Comments

Venom Movie Takes Shape But Still A Bit Formless

Venom Movie Takes Shape But Still A Bit Formless

The writers of the Spiderman 3 spin-off talk about developing the storyline under the burning gaze of Marvel and Sony.

By Kevin Gustafson on April 9, 2009 | Comments

For Some Reason: Johansson In Talks for Iron Man 2

For Some Reason: Johansson In Talks for Iron Man 2

Scarlett Johansson is at the top of the list as Emily Blunt’s replacement as The Black Widow. Why this is the case, I have no idea.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on February 14, 2009 | Comments

Shouting Match: Should Actors Stop Whining About Lowball Salaries?

Shouting Match: Should Actors Stop Whining About Lowball Salaries?

Terrance Howard. Sam Jackson. Mickey Rourke. Casualties of financial under-appreciation or whiny over-paid ingrates?

By FSR Staff on January 31, 2009 | Comments

Stan Lee Sues Stan Lee

Stan Lee Sues Stan Lee

No, you’re not drunk. You read that title right. Stan Lee is suing himself to see if he can get more of that Marvel money he’s entitled to.

By Josh Radde on January 28, 2009 | Comments

Sam Jackson Might Not be Nick Fury

Sam Jackson Might Not be Nick Fury

Economic stress at Marvel? Is Sam Jackson not getting the money he wants to play Nick Fury, and if he doesn’t…will he walk? And if he walks…can we replace him with Don Cheadle, too?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on January 14, 2009 | Comments

Mickey Rourke and Sam Rockwell Might Be Villains in Iron Man 2

Mickey Rourke and Sam Rockwell Might Be Villains in Iron Man 2

Both actors are in talks with Marvel Studios to play the main villains in the highly anticipated second installment of the Iron Man franchise.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on January 7, 2009 | Comments

Downey, Jr. Realizes Avengers Has Potential to Suck

Downey, Jr. Realizes Avengers Has Potential to Suck

The mega-star is being realistic about the difficult task the lies before him and Marvel when it comes to a film that’s already gathering buzz even before getting out of the starting blocks.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on November 25, 2008 | Comments

Marvel’s Dr. Strange One Step Closer to the Big Screen

Marvel’s Dr. Strange One Step Closer to the Big Screen

Does anyone actually want to see a Dr. Strange movie? Kevin Feige apparently does. And he’s the President of Production at Marvel Studios, so that might actually mean something.

By Rob Hunter on October 22, 2008 | Comments

7 Things We Demand From an Avengers Movie

7 Things We Demand From an Avengers Movie

Normally, it would be pretty ridiculous to be excited about a film not due out until 2011, but since it’s still in the planning stage, we have some things we’d like to see make it into the script.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on October 20, 2008 | Comments

Allow Us to Pound You With Hulked Up Special Features

Allow Us to Pound You With Hulked Up Special Features

I know what you are wondering, but sadly no we haven’t been able to put the alternate opening of The Incredible Hulk up on the site yet. However, we have found some awesome extras that you will also find on the DVD.

By Brian C. Gibson on October 16, 2008 | Comments

Rumor: Will Smith Might Have Been Offered Captain America

Rumor: Will Smith Might Have Been Offered Captain America

Feel free to do a spit take at your computer screen right about now.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on September 8, 2008 | Comments

Comic-Con Report: Wolverine Promises to Cut Some Goddamned Heads Off

Comic-Con Report: Wolverine Promises to Cut Some Goddamned Heads Off

So Hugh Jackman gave the convention-goers at Comic-Con a big treat today. He came on stage unannounced, and showed some footage for X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

By Brian C. Gibson on July 25, 2008 | Comments

A New Animated X-Men Series – Wolverine and The X-Men

A New Animated X-Men Series – Wolverine and The X-Men

I loved the X-Men animated series. I’m one of the names on the internet petition to bring that series to DVD. It looks like Marvel will be bringing us round two of The X-Men animated on the small screen.

By Brian C. Gibson on June 26, 2008 | Comments

Mock Apple iPod Wallpapers for Star Wars, Marvel & DC

Mock Apple iPod Wallpapers for Star Wars, Marvel & DC

I always love a cool desktop for my macbook or my iPhone. Here are some for the movie-lovers out there…

By Brian C. Gibson on June 19, 2008 | Comments