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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The top 10 films based on TV shows
September 7, 2012 
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The top 10 films based on TV shows. By Simon Miraudo. Though we’re still anxiously waiting for the Arrested Development and Deadwood movies, television lovers can bide their time with Kath and Kimderella, the feature adaptation of the hit Australian show. OK, it’s not an apples-to-apples comparison, but it’ll do. Join us as we reflect on the ten […]
Continue readingThe top 10 prequels
June 8, 2012 1 Comment
The top 10 prequels. By Simon Miraudo. We know what you’re thinking: “There are 10 good prequels?!” To answer that question, we say, “Barely.” It was a bit of a slog putting together this week’s selection of features, but that was the task we set ourselves in honour of the cinema release of Ridley Scott‘s […]
Continue readingThe top 10 cinematic planets
March 9, 2012 5 Comments
The top 10 cinematic planets. By Simon Miraudo. This week sees the release of John Carter, formerly titled John Carter of Mars before Disney grew concerned that girls wouldn’t want to see a movie set on a planet that wasn’t Earth. To that we say: hooey! Some of the finest (admittedly, sci-fi) films have been […]
Continue readingStar Trek 2 (in 3D) gets a release date
November 24, 2011 1 Comment
Paramount Pictures has officially set a date for J.J. Abrams’ 3D sequel to Star Trek: May 17, 2013. Mark your calendars accordingly! According to Deadline, Abrams will co-write the screenplay with Damon Lindelof, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. The tentatively titled Star Trek 2 was originally slated for a June 2012 release, but the slot was given […]
Continue readingJ.J. Abrams officially signs on for Star Trek 2
September 14, 2011 3 Comments
In news that will surprise absolutely no one, J.J. Abrams has officially signed on to direct a sequel to his hit 2009 flick Star Trek. Although it was assumed Abrams would return to the captain’s chair for the follow-up to his wildly successful franchise reboot, the director was a little cagey about committing to a release date. […]
Continue readingJ.J. Abrams to team up with Bong Joon-ho?
August 6, 2010 0 Comments
Take this one with a pinch of salt, but Slashfilm are reporting that Star Trek director J.J. Abrams is gearing up for a collaboration with South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho. The rumour is fairly light on details, but it is suspected that Abrams will produce the Bong-directed feature. Bong previously helmed two of the best […]
Continue readingAlien prequel gets Lost
July 29, 2010 0 Comments
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, […]
Continue readingWGA nominees announced!
January 12, 2010 2 Comments
source: wga.org The Writers Guild of America have announced their nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay. The usual suspects are here, along with some glaring omissions and a couple of surprises too. Check out the nominees below! Best Original Screenplay (500) Days of Summer – Scott Nuestadter and Michael H. WeberAvatar – […]
Continue readingTrek it out – Star Trek DVD review
October 20, 2009 3 Comments
Star Trek – Starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Eric Bana. Directed by J.J. Abrams. Rated M. Originally published May 5, 2009. By Simon Miraudo. Well, it looks like the curse is broken. The theory goes that the odd-numbered installments of the Star Trek franchise are significantly worse than their even-numbered brethren. Of course, the […]
Continue readingTransformers 3 is coming. Yay?
October 8, 2009 4 Comments
source: michaelbay.comMichael Bay has confirmed on his official website that he will begin work on Transformers 3, which is set to hit cinemas July 1st, 2011. Paramount and Dreamworks previously made this announcement back in March, but Bay responded by saying that he was going to take a year off and deliver the sequel in […]
Continue readingWhy Trekkies ruin everything.
May 11, 2009 1 Comment
The following is a fan rant that should only be taken half seriously, as it’s author, Simon Miraudo, wrote it in a state of semi-consciousness and madness, not unlike Daniel Day Lewis in the final twenty minutes of There Will Be Blood. J.J. Abrams wildly entertaining Star Trek reboot opened last week, collecting a massive […]
Continue readingTrek it out – Star Trek review
May 5, 2009 4 Comments
Star Trek – Starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Eric Bana. Directed by J.J. Abrams. Rated M. 126 mins. Well, it looks like the curse is broken. The theory goes that the odd-numbered installments of the Star Trek franchise are significantly worse than their even-numbered brethren. Of course, the original Trekkie theorists never factored the […]
Continue readingThe 10 greatest space adventures!
May 4, 2009 4 Comments
Space: the final frontier. And it will be for a looooong time. Because let’s face it – human kind will never be able to explore the infinite depths of the universe (let alone all those other universes, such as the man-car universe, and the universe where you can only practice law whilst juggling … naked). […]
Continue readingStar Trek debuts in Sydney to rave reviews
April 8, 2009 0 Comments
source: slashfilm.com J.J. Abrams insanely anticipated Star Trek reboot debuted at the Sydney Opera House last night to a rapturous audience and rave reviews. Abrams joined stars Chris Pine, Eric Bana, Zachary Quinto, John Cho and Karl Urban on the red carpet at the film’s world premiere. Paramount Pictures are staggering the unveiling of the […]
Continue readingWould you like to go to the world premiere of Star Trek?
March 27, 2009 1 Comment
Paramount Pictures have announced that J.J. Abrams‘ reboot of Star Trek will have its world premiere at the Sydney Opera House on April 7th. If that’s not pimp enough for you, a strictly limited allocation of special tickets will be available to the general public. Yes, that means you, Joe Public, can go see Star […]
Continue readingNew Star Trek trailer might make it the biggest film of ’09
March 8, 2009 0 Comments
source: traileraddict.com The new trailer for J.J. Abrams Star Trek has debuted online, and it’s looking more and more like the biggest and baddest film of this year’s blockbuster season. This trailer focuses on James T. Kirk’s origin, and his motivation to join the Starfleet Academy. I think Chris Pine does a great job of […]
Continue readingStar Trek trailer – We’ve got your Spock right here
November 26, 2008 5 Comments
source: traileraddict.com A modified version of the Star Trek trailer released last week has landed online. What’s the difference? This one has Spock, baby. Leonard Nimoy gives his famous ‘live long and prosper’ right at the end of the clip. It’s might just be a quickie, but it’s another reason to be psyched for J.J. […]
Continue readingStar trek trailer debut – trekkies just got sexy
November 19, 2008 0 Comments
source: traileraddict.com The official trailer for J.J. Abrams Star Trek has finally debuted online. The trailer promises plenty of action and adventure, as well as some sexy bedroom antics. You can’t keep James Tiberius Kirk down! I only hope the film doesn’t amp up the action to the point in which the original spirit of […]
Continue readingNew Star Trek Images Have Landed
October 16, 2008 1 Comment
source: slashfilm.com The first batch of images from J.J Abrams‘ Star Trek film have landed, causing fanboys around the world to literally explode with joy. For those of you keeping count, Star Trek will be the 11th installment in the legendary cinematic series. There’s been a lot of good buzz coming from the set, so […]
Continue readingSequel Mania!
February 7, 2008 0 Comments
As anyone who visited the cinema in the last twelve months clearly saw, 2007 was a bumper year for movie sequels. The next few years will be no exception, with some of the biggest installments not the 2nd or 3rd chapter, but in some cases 6th, 11th and 22nd! There are some high quality releases […]
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