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The Effects of Avatar

     James Cameron's epic is now officially the biggest movie ever. Avatar has passed Titanic to take the #1 spot among the highest grossing films of all time, both in the U.S. and internationally (Gone With the Wind still reigns when inflation is taken into account). So what does this mean for the future of the film industry, and for the future of science fiction in particular? Avatar was always pegged as a game-changer, but now it's time to ask, "what game?" and "what changes?"

Avatar May See Re-release This Fall

James Cameron says an extended cut of Avatar may hit theaters this Fall, due to its premature exit from IMAX theaters thanks to Alice in Wonderland.
Fri, 3/12/10

2010 Science Fiction Hall of Fame Class Announced

The inductees include Octavia E. Butler, Richard Matheson (I Am Legend), Douglas Trumbull (Silent Running) and Roger Zelazny.
Tue, 3/9/10

Green Lantern in 3D

Going forward it may be easier to highlight which blockbusters won't be released in 3D, as The Green Lantern joins the glut of extra-dimensional fare...
Tue, 3/9/10

It Was An Honor Just For Sci-Fi to be Nominated

Avatar and Star Trek took home a few technical awards, but otherwise science fiction was shut out of the 82nd annual Academy Awards.
Mon, 3/8/10
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Futurama Returns This Summer

The first new episode will debut Thursday June 24 at 10PM EST on Comedy Central.
Mon, 3/8/10

Wolverine 2 Start Date Set

Although not the smash hit it might have been, X-Men Origins: Wolverine was enough of a success to warrant a sequel.
Thu, 3/4/10

Space Invaders, The Movie

Warner Bros. is looking to adapt the classic video game, adding to the recent glut of game property purchases including Missile Command, Asteroids,...
Thu, 3/4/10

Jolie Dumps Wanted 2 For Gravity

Angelina's departure leaves the sequel dead, with the star joining Alfonso Cuaron's outer space thriller Gravity instead.
Fri, 2/26/10

Fox Producing Fourth Realm Trilogy

Watchmen co-writer Alex Tse will adapt the dystopian sci-fi series involving a big brother-style government and rebels who can project themselves...
Tue, 2/23/10
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3.0/4 Stars

Shutter Island

     For half of its running time, Shutter Island features a legendary director in full command of his craft. The other...
Tue, 2/23/10
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Spielberg Involved With Dino Series

"Terra Nova" will follow a family which travels back in time 150 million years.
Fri, 2/19/10

Saturn Award Nominations Announced

The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror announced the nominees for the 36th Annual Saturn Awards, with Avatar leading the way with 10...
Fri, 2/19/10
1.5/4 Stars

Wolfman, The

     For a film which has faced production troubles, re-shoots, and release date delays, The Wolfman is almost exactly what...
Wed, 2/17/10

Cameron Writing Avatar Novel

The book will not be a novelization of the movie, but rather a separate prequel story leading up to the events of Avatar.
Wed, 2/17/10