by Michael Saba, CNN.com This Labor Day weekend marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Dragon*Con – the largest and most well-attended multi-genre convention in North America. Or, put simply, it’s the “mother of all things geek,” as Aaron Douglas (Galen Tyrol) of “Battlestar Galactica” said. For one magical weekend, geeks of
by Darren Franich, EW.com George Lucas has been tweaking the original Star Wars saga for so long now that it almost doesn’t make sense to complain anymore. At this late date, the tweaks have generally become so minor and unimportant (Oooo, now we’ll be bored by a digital Yoda in
By Don Kaye, Source: Blastr.com First, the director quit. Then the location for filming had to be changed. Now the script for the new Wolverine movie is getting a rewrite. Variety reports that Mark Bomback, whose credits include the upcoming Total Recall remake and director Bryan Singer’s fantasy Jack the
Source: The List.co.uk Matt Smith wants the 50th anniversary of ‘Doctor Who’ to be commemorated in a one-off 3-D special. Matt Smith wants the 50th anniversary of ‘Doctor Who’ to be shot in 3-D. The 28-year-old actor – who plays the titular Time Lord – is very excited about the
By Liam Martin, Digital Spy.com Halo 4 developers 343 Industries have revealed details about the upcoming trilogy of games. The team behind the latest batch of sequels revealed that the new series will span a decade and will collectively be known as the “Reclaimer Trilogy”, reports Eurogamer. The next game
By: Reuters, Source: Cnbc.com Astronomers have spotted an exotic planet that seems to be made of diamond racing around a tiny star in our galactic backyard. The new planet is far denser than any other known so far and consists largely of carbon. Because it is so dense, scientists calculate
By NELLIE ANDREEVA, Deadline.com With Smallville ending its 10-season run this past May, the CW has made launching a new superhero franchise based on a DC property a priority. The network’s first effort this development season is Deadman, a drama based on the DC Comics books by Arnold Drake and
By Zakia Uddin,Source: Digital Spy.com Dan Aykroyd has hinted that Ghostbusters 3 will get made with or without Bill Murray’s involvement. The actor suggested that the movie will film in spring 2012 regardless of what casting decisions are made.
By Albert Ching, Newsarama Staff Writer The in-house marketing department of Marvel Studios has been let go by parent company Disney, according to a report on Deadline.com. The article states that three individuals in total were let go on Monday — Dana Precious, EVP of Worldwide Marketing, Jeffrey Stewart, VP
by Annie Barrett, Source: EW.com Stan Lee Media, Inc., a company founded by comic book legend Stan Lee, wants a judge to rule that it is still the rightful owner of the character Conan the Barbarian. In a lawsuit filed Aug. 19 in federal court in L.A. and obtained by
By Adam Swiderski, Source: Blastr.com Everyone’s favorite animation studio may have a full slate ahead with the fantasy film Brave and Monsters University (sequel to Monsters, Inc.) on the way, but that doesn’t mean they’re resting on their laurels. Instead, they used the D23 Expo to reveal the existence of
By Katie McLaughlin, Source: CNN.com Achievers, raise your White Russian tumblers because this “Obsessions” is for you. Do you hate the Eagles? Do you bowl? Compulsively drink White Russians (er, Caucasians)? Is your only form of identification a Ralph’s Value Club card? Got a rug that really ties the room
