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Gore Verbinski to Helm ‘Bioshock’ Film for Universal
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Variety is reporting that Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean) has agreed to direct and produce a feature film based on the video game ‘Bioshock‘ for Universal pictures. The deal, which includes an attractive multimillion dollar license agreement Take Two Entertainment (publisher of ‘Bioshock’), is structured in a way that should see the film…
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The Trial of Colonel Sweeto and Other Stories
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While I like the accessibility of web comics, there is just something delightfully visceral about print. The Trial of Colonel Sweeto and Other Stories is a collection of comic strips from The Perry Bible Fellowship is a wonder to behold, bright and colorful with a red ribbon bound to the spine. While the cover…
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‘Iron Man’ Doesn’t Suck!
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Our friends over at Geek In the City have an advance (and spoiler free) review of Iron Man posted. According head geek Aaron Duran, the film is “Marvel’s best foray into film since Spider-Man 2.” A sound endorsement indeed! Considering that Iron Man presently has a 94% Freshness rating over at Rotten Tomatoes, you…
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Guillermo del Toro Locked in for ‘The Hobbit’
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It has been rumored, speculated and otherwise bantered through the Lord of the Rings fan community that Guillermo del Toro had been approached by Peter Jackson to direct a feature-film version of The Hobbit. Last night, del Toro’s involvement was finally confirmed by Variety. The Hellboy and Pan’s Labyrinth director has agreed to helm…