James Wortman The House of Ideas Has a New Editor-in-Chief
Marvel Entertainment announced today that longtime editor Axel Alonso has been promoted to the position of editor-in-chief, while Joe Quesada—who had held the position for more than 10 years—has become…
Red Letter Media Roasts ‘Revenge of the Sith’
Red Letter Media’s Harry Plinkett has posted the highly anticipated final installment in his popular trilogy of Star Wars prequel reviews, this time skewering Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.…
‘The Empire Strikes Back’ Deemed Not Scruffy Looking by the Library of Congress
On the same year Star Wars fans celebrated the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back—considered by most to be the best film in the saga—the acclaimed sequel reached another…
‘Spider-Man’ Musical a Spider Short
After suffering a concussion during the first preview performance of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark on Nov. 28, actress Natalie Mendoza is officially leaving the production, The New York Times…
‘Tron: Legacy’ a Superficial Triumph
It seems like just about every movie studio is gussying up their most beloved intellectual properties to capitalize on the ongoing 3D craze at the cinema—and few studios know how…
The Muppets: Ringing of the Bells
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Merry Christmas from The Wort Report!
Here’s wishing each of you Wortmaniacs out there a Merry Christmas. And, for my Wookiee readers, Happy Life Day! And with that, you probably know what’s coming. Grab some egg…
OSHA, Department of Labor Could Squash ‘Spider-Man’
Enough is enough, Julie Taymor. Following yet another serious performer injury—this brings the total to four for everyone keeping track— the Lion King director’s $65 million Broadway catastrophe Spider-Man: Turn…
‘Mass Effect 3’ Gets a Trailer, Release Window
At the Spike Video Game Awards on Saturday, Electronic Arts and BioWare unveiled a trailer for Mass Effect 3 as well as a holiday 2011 release window for the final…
Dr. Hugo Strange Knows the Dark Knight’s Secrets in ‘Batman: Arkham City’
I made it a point to have something—anything—better to do than stay in on Saturday night and watch the 2010 Spike Video Game Awards. But I have to admit, some…