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Exclusive: ‘Zombieland’ Writers Talk Killing the Undead and Fighting the Moon

Exclusive: ‘Zombieland’ Writers Talk Killing the Undead and Fighting the Moon

In which two men, one having never seen a zombie film and the other a casual fan of the genre, create the best zombie flick since Shaun of the Dead. And in which, I get the scoop of the century on who will be playing Venom.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on October 9, 2009 | Comments

Official Poster for ‘The Lovely Bones’ Debuts Online

Official Poster for ‘The Lovely Bones’ Debuts Online

Paramount Pictures has debuted the first official poster for Peter Jackson’s upcoming film The Lovely Bones, which is an adaptation of the heartbreaking but hopeful book by Alice Sebold.

By Neil Miller on October 8, 2009 | Comments

Mortensen Takes The Road to Retirement

Mortensen Takes The Road to Retirement

The veteran actor is deciding to call it quits…for now. What does that mean for The Hobbit? Nobody knows, so there aren’t any answers inside or anything.

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

The Lovely Bones: New Photos, New Insight from Peter Jackson

The Lovely Bones: New Photos, New Insight from Peter Jackson

The fall movie preview season is upon us, and with it has come some beautiful new photos from the upcoming drama The Lovely Bones, from director Peter Jackson.

By Neil Miller on August 26, 2009 | Comments

Juan Carlos Fresnadillo Takes Over Bioshock Movie

Juan Carlos Fresnadillo Takes Over Bioshock Movie

After reporting mere weeks ago that Gore Verbinski’s big screen adaptation of Bioshock was about dead at Universal, we’re getting reports now that things are back on, with a new butt in the director’s chair.

By Neil Miller on August 23, 2009 | Comments

District 9 Sequel a Possibility, Says Director Neill Blomkamp

District 9 Sequel a Possibility, Says Director Neill Blomkamp

Director Neill Blomkamp would like to take a trip back into the world of District 9. Would you like to go with him?

By Neil Miller on August 18, 2009 | Comments

7 Reasons Why a District 9 Video Game Would Be Awesome

7 Reasons Why a District 9 Video Game Would Be Awesome

If you’re anything like us, you walked out of the theater thinking a few things: (a) that Neill Blomkamp should direct a Halo movie and (b) District 9 would make a kick-ass video game experience. With that in mind, we humbly present 7 Reasons Why a District 9 Game Would Be Awesome.

By Neil Miller on August 17, 2009 | Comments

Culture Warrior: ‘District 9′ and the Legacy of Highbrow Sci-Fi

Culture Warrior: ‘District 9′ and the Legacy of Highbrow Sci-Fi

This week’s Culture Warrior looks at District 9’s place amongst the very best of smart science fiction.

By Landon Palmer on August 17, 2009 | Comments

Discuss: What Did You Think of District 9?

Discuss: What Did You Think of District 9?

It is Friday once again, which brings about our opportunity to open up the pages of FSR — to lay down the gauntlet and ask you what you thought of this week’s biggest release. This week, we all get to take a trip into District 9.

By Neil Miller on August 17, 2009 | Comments

Kevin Carr’s Weekly Report Card for 08.14.09

Kevin Carr’s Weekly Report Card for 08.14.09

Kevin Carr breaks down the week’s releases, looking at District 9, The Time Traveler’s Wife, Bandslam, and Ponyo.

By Kevin Carr on August 14, 2009 | Comments

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 127 – District 900 lbs.

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 127 – District 900 lbs.

Neil is whisked away for an “emergency” surgery in the Netherlands, so Kevin welcomes guest host Emily McFadden. Together, they take a trip to District 9 and galavant with The Time Traveler’s Wife. Kevin and Emily also talk Bandslam and Vanessa Hudgens in pictures.

By Kevin Carr on August 14, 2009 | Comments

Review: District 9

Review: District 9

Not only have we broken quarantine and entered District 9, but we had time to watch a great science-fiction flick and write a review about it.

By Robert Fure on August 14, 2009 | Comments

7 Reasons Why You Should See ‘District 9′

7 Reasons Why You Should See ‘District 9′

I love and believe in this movie so strongly, that I’m urging everyone I know to go see it. And I’m going to see it again tonight. And once more over the weekend at least. Why am I so enthusiastic? I give you seven reasons inside.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on August 13, 2009 | Comments

The Ultimate District 9 Photo Gallery

The Ultimate District 9 Photo Gallery

Sony Pictures has released their final press kit for the upcoming science fiction film District 9, and with it comes a giant gallery of photos.

By Neil Miller on August 12, 2009 | Comments

What Might Have Been: Neill Blomkamp’s Halo Movie

What Might Have Been: Neill Blomkamp’s Halo Movie

A few years ago, Neill Blomkamp directed a short series of commercials for Halo, giving us just a glimpse of what a movie might look like with him at the helm. Now, with District 9, we know what we’re missing, but we’ll always have his short film and the question of what it might look like if he had a proper budget behind him.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on August 11, 2009 | Comments

Watch This: Peter Jackson’s The Lovely Bones Trailer

Watch This: Peter Jackson’s The Lovely Bones Trailer

Paramount has released the first trailer The Lovely Bones, an adaptation of the wildly popular novel by Alice Sebold by director Peter Jackson.

By Neil Miller on August 5, 2009 | Comments

Footage of Peter Jackson’s The Lovely Bones Online, Kinda

Footage of Peter Jackson’s The Lovely Bones Online, Kinda

Despite the fact that it’s a short clip with more talk from the hosts of Entertainment Tonight than the actual movie, we’re still caught up in this promo for Peter Jackson’s The Lovely Bones.

By Neil Miller on August 4, 2009 | Comments

Amazing Featurette Reveals Some Secrets of District 9

Amazing Featurette Reveals Some Secrets of District 9

Another behind the scenes look at District 9, this year’s most highly anticipated sci-fi release, shows off some of the film’s secrets…

By Neil Miller on July 29, 2009 | Comments

SDCC Gallery: District 9’s MNU Soldiers Patrol San Diego

SDCC Gallery: District 9’s MNU Soldiers Patrol San Diego

We’ve received a bunch of new photos from San Diego, where the upcoming Sony Pictures release District 9 is keeping the peace, and starting riots all over the place.

By Scott the Intern on July 24, 2009 | Comments

New ‘District 9′ Photo Puts On a Gun Show

New ‘District 9′ Photo Puts On a Gun Show

As part of their Comic Con 2009 preview, USA Today has released a brand new photo from the upcoming sci-fi film District 9. It features a big ass gun.

By Neil Miller on July 22, 2009 | Comments