Confirmed: Ridley Scott Returns to Direct Alien Prequel
James Wortman After months of speculation, Variety confirmed on July 30 that Ridley Scott—who directed the 1979 sci-fi classic Alien—will return to the series to helm a prequel film. Twentieth Century Fox…
July 2009
Marvel and Capcom Square Off on Xbox Live Arcade!
It’s about damn time. Arguably one of the most popular titles among hardcore fighting game fanatics, Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 is now available on Xbox Live Arcade. The cost? 1200…
Star Wars Concert Series Begins October 1
It may not be the Star Wars news that fans are waiting for—like, for an example, an update on that live-action television series we’ve heard so much about—but Lucasfilm announced…
Stark Raving Mad: Iron Man Steals the Show at Comic-Con
Based on the exhaustive Internet coverage of last weekend’s Comic-Con International, those of us who couldn’t make it to San Diego really didn’t miss out on all that much as…
Gary Oldman Says Next Batman Film Could Begin Shooting Next Year
While promoting his new film The Book of Eli at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 24, Gary Oldman—Commissioner Gordon himself—said that the next Batman film could begin shooting…
Sam Raimi to Direct World of Warcraft Film
I can’t see this as being a very good idea— then again, I’ve steered clear of the dangerously addictive game—but Sam Raimi is going to direct a live-action World of…
Watchmen: Director’s Cut Arrives on DVD and Blu-ray
Most comic book aficionados have had July 21 marked on their calendars for some time now. If you haven’t, and if you’ve somehow missed all of the television and online…
Latest Harry Potter Sequel Breaks Midnight Sales Record
Muggles rejoice! The sixth chapter in the Harry Potter saga, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, earned a record-breaking $22.2 million in midnight ticket sales on July 15, the Los…
Natalie Portman Cast in Thor Movie
Harvard-educated and Academy Award-nominated geek goddess Natalie Portman (Star Wars, V for Vendetta) is about to take on another nerd-friendly property by starring opposite Chris Hemsworth (Star Trek) in Marvel…
Ryan Reynolds Is Green Lantern in Upcoming Film
Warner Bros. has chosen Ryan Reynolds to star in its upcoming Green Lantern film after an exhaustive casting process, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The studio had also screen tested…