Peter Jackson’s ‘The Hobbit’ to be Split into Trilogy
James Wortman I know I’m probably the last person to comment on this, but I’ve just learned that Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit has gone from a two-part Lord of the Rings prequel…
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‘The Dark Knight Rises’ an Imperfect but Triumphant End to Nolan’s Trilogy
Although director Christopher Nolan’s 2008 Batman epic The Dark Knight was met with near-universal acclaim, reactions to its sequel, The Dark Knight Rises, have been relatively muted to say the…
‘Indiana Jones 5’ Unlikely
Acclaimed producer and longtime Steven Spielberg collaborator Frank Marshall has all but confirmed that a fifth film in the Indiana Jones franchise isn’t in the cards. “I say, for me,…
Remember How I Wanted to Blog This Weekend?
Sorry, everyone. I made some serious progress on a lengthy review of The Dark Knight Rises, but since life keeps getting in the way of my frivolity, it’s nowhere near…
‘Justice League’ Slated for 2015
Aside from Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, it doesn’t appear as though DC Entertainment has any clue how to properly translate its most iconic heroes to the big screen. However,…
‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ to Spin New Trilogy
I’ll admit, The Amazing Spider-Man is a lot better than I expected it to be. Considering the fact that it’s a completely unnecessary reboot of a franchise launched just one…
‘Jurassic Park IV’ Gets Writers
There have been a lot of rumors and speculation about a fourth installment in Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park franchise, and according to Deadline.com, the project is finally moving forward in…
On Blogging, Movies and Other Things
It’s officially summer, which for most people means vacations, barbecues and lazy weekends by the pool. And while it’s entirely likely that I’ll be able to enjoy at least one…
Is George Lucas Really Retiring?
In a press release this week, Lucasfilm Ltd. Announced that George Lucas is moving forward with retirement plans, with Kathleen Kennedy becoming co-chair of Lucasfilm. The Star Wars mastermind will…
My Thoughts on the Delay of ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’
Late last week, it was reported that Paramount Pictures had decided to delay big summer tentpole film G.I. Joe: Retaliation until March 29, 2013. This shocking revelation came just five…