This is totally off-topic, but I had to share this video I took while at a Macallan tasting event in NYC last week. The team at Macallan first discovered this copper contraption in Japan and has struck a deal for the exclusive rights in the US. The weight of the top piece and copper’s heat conductive properties all come together to …
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Will FOX Give American “Torchwood” A Real Chance?
Yep, the alien-investigating Doctor Who spin off is headed to FOX for an all-American remake.
The Hollywood Reporter says the American version of Torchwood will have the original production team in tow, including series creator Russell Davies (Doctor Who, Queer As Folk). THR is also claiming the U.S. series would feature a global plot …
Final Kick-Ass Poster Revealed
Somehow we missed this on Sunday but better late than never. Here’s the final theatrical movie poster for Kick-Ass, which is based on John Romita Jr. and Mark Millar’s Icon comic book. I still think Nic Cage’s Big Daddy looks far too much like Batman and McLovin’s Red Mist is a little too over the top, but Kick-Ass and Hit Girl look spot …
Exclusive: Underrated Alex Proyas Talks Dark City, Dracula Year Zero
For months all of us here at Techland have debated the five most underrated sci-fi movie masterpieces, and now the filmmakers are taking the time to respond. (Next up: Getting all those spaceship designers to respond to our top 10 vessels of all time) This is the first in (at least) a three-part series of Q&As with the creators behind …
Android Karenina? The Monster Mashups Just Won’t Stop.
If the entertainment industry knows how to do one thing, it’s how to beat the proverbial dead horse. (Please see: Spider-Man.)
Publisher Quirk Books found a sprinkle of success with sci-fi infused Jane Austen in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies in April, 2009. It was an enticing idea, we admit. But it spurred – what else? – a …
Comics on our Pull List – 1/20/10
We are excited to pick up some great issues this week. Captain America’s monthly picks up again with number 602 and we find out what Steve’s been up to. Fall of the Hulk’s starts to heat up with Red Hulk facing off against the Thing in Hulk #19. We find out more about Max Damage’s plan to become a paragon for good in Incorruptible #2. …
The Tekken Trailer No One Asked For: Just Add Laugh Track
Still no Serenity 2 news from Hollywood. But they did green light something else far more deserving of their money and our time: Tekken. Yep. Tekken. You know; the arcade game that really only sufficed when there was nothing else in sight. Or all those slow-loading sequels. …
Piranha 3D Photos: Worst. Spring Break. Ever. (Or Snakes On A Plane In The Water)
It takes a little while, to get sold on a movie called Piranha 3D. But then you start to see pictures like the one above, and find yourself getting a little giddy over the prospect of a wall-to-wall, over-the-top, R-rated Piranha orgy. Just think about it: Insane fish, swarming unsuspecting swimmers, leaving chewed-up corpses to float up …
Dear Mr. Lucas: Indy 5? Really? You’re Serious? Another One?
Dear Mr. Lucas:
Hope you’re having a lovely holiday. Kudos on the new book. Love the beard.
All of us over here at Techland are not quite sure how to put this, so we’ll just say it: You are aware the last Indiana Jones film was pretty weak, right? A few fun moments, yes, and it’s always awesome to see the Fedora back in action. …
New Comics for 1/20/10
Wednesday is just around the corner and all the big boys are releasing all our favorite books. Here’s the full list of upcoming titles we can all look forward to this week, from all publishers. Check back tomorrow to see what titles specifically we are going to pick up from the big event titles to independent gems.
Marvel
Amazing …
Crash Test Dummy Fail: The Best Overdub Video Ever?
For all of you stuck at work on this holiday morning, consider this an MLK gift from us to you. Perhaps the most hilarious overdub video I’ve ever seen. Do yourself a favor, though, and don’t turn it off once you realize what’s going on. Just let it wash over you, chord after agonizing chord. I was rolling on the floor with this …
Avatar, Cameron: All Time Kings of IMAX
Avatar is still chugging along, eyes fixed on toppling Titanic as the biggest box office haul of all time. But this is already a movie that’s done more than just alter our perceptions of popularity and profitability (though sequels are already apparently in the works – read our report from Friday here)
Most obvious is the way that …