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The 10 things we want in J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars

The 10 things we want in J.J. Abrams‘ Star Wars. By Simon Miraudo. J.J. is graduating from Star Trek to Star Wars. It was recently announced that the Bad Robot impresario would helm Episode 7 for Disney and Lucasfilm, ending months of speculation as to who future generations could blame for the disintegration of the […]

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George Clooney considers Brad Bird’s mysterious 1952

George Clooney might star in Brad Bird’s upcoming – and ultra-mysterious – Disney picture 1952. According to Variety, Clooney is negotiating to star in the flick, which has been penned by Damon Lindelof (Prometheus, Lost, general internet scorn) and Jeff Jensen. Though details are under wraps, sources close to the production describe it as “‘Close Encounters of […]

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Lost co-creator develops new TV show

Unfairly maligned Lost co-creator and Prometheus screenwriter Damon Lindelof is developing a brand new TV series; one which hopefully won’t raise the ire of all who watch it. According to Vulture, Lindelof is adapting Tom Perotta’s novel The Leftovers for HBO. The tale takes place in the years following a “Rapture-like Global event” during which millions of people disappeared, leaving […]

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Lost director works on feature film Devolution

Prolific television director Jack Bender is developing a feature film entitled Devolution, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Bender is best known for helming some of the best Lost episodes, although his work in television goes back over 30 years, including such series as Beverly Hills 90210, Northern Exposure, The Sopranos and Carnivale. He has delved into […]

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Brad Bird teams with Lost producer Damon Lindelof for 1952

Colour us intrigued! Pixar alum and Ghost Protocol director Brad Bird is set to direct 1952, a mysterious new script from Lost producer Damon Lindelof. According to Deadline, Disney tasked Lindelof with writing the screenplay last year. Details are under wraps, but it’s supposedly “a big-scale tentpole film.” Note that it is not 1906, the epic Earthquake flick […]

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Lost’s Ben and Locke to star in buddy comedy

Hmm, maybe The Secret was on to something.* Today we have news of a project that seems to have been willed into existence by the feverish dreams and prayers of every Lost fan on the planet. Terry O’Quinn and Michael Emerson (better known as Lost’s Locke and Ben) are set to star in a new […]

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Gemma Arterton to star in Alien prequels?

Ridley Scott is gearing up to direct a couple of 3-D prequels his 1979 classic Alien for 20th Century Fox. In a first for the franchise, the films will not feature Sigourney Weaver (no, we don’t consider AVP part of the series). Scott has another female actress in his sights: Gemma Arterton. Arterton reportedly told […]

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Alien prequel gets Lost

Lost show-runner Damon Lindelof has been recruited by 20th Century Fox to rewrite the script for their upcoming Alien prequel. It will be his first solo stint since Lost wrapped up earlier this year. An artist’s rendition of Lindelof (left) with fellow Lost show-runner Carlton Cuse (right) and a polar bear (center). According to Deadline, […]

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2010 Emmy nominations

Out with the old and in with the new. The nominees for the 62nd Emmy Awards have been announced, with newcomers Glee, Modern Family, Nurse Jackie and The Good Wife dominated the field and ousting oldies such as Two and a Half Men and Entourage. Emmy favourites such as 30 Rock, The Office, Mad Men […]

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Josh Holloway circling The Avengers?

Josh Holloway, finally freed from the multiple timelines of the Lost universe, might be considering a venture into the similarly labyrinthine world of Marvel comics. According to Avengers News, Holloway and his people (the others?) have been speaking to Marvel about possibly joining The Avengers movie and starring in his own spin-off film further down […]

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The Rundown: May 20-26

Hey Quickflixers! Welcome to the latest instalment of The Rundown. It’s a regular feature that will appear on the blog every Wednesday, highlighting our favourite news items from the past 7 days, as well as notable box office and weekly rental figures. (And yes, we get that it’s weird to do this in the middle […]

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Say goodbye to Lost, dudes.

The following is not a formal review/summary of the television show Lost, but instead a love letter from one fan who is particularly sad to see it wrap up for good. None of the show’s major revelations will be discussed, but let’s just put a mild spoiler warning up-front. Now, enjoy. The final hours, minutes […]

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2009 Emmy nominations dominated by 30 Rock and Mad Men!

source: emmys.tv Television satire 30 Rock and slow-burn period drama Mad Men have dominated the 2009 Emmy Nominations. 30 Rock nabbed 22 nominations, a record for a comedy show. Mad Men scored a hefty 16 nods.Other notable nominees include Aussies Toni Collette, Simon Baker and Rose Byrne who were each honoured for their acting prowess. […]

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Lost season 5 poster

source: slashfilm.com The first promotional poster for the 5th season of Lost has landed, promising the kind of ‘city meets the sea’ vibe that made Sea Change so popular. It’s a brave change of direction! The last season of Lost featured some of the best hours of television ever produced (Ben going crazy in Tunisia; […]

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