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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?"

The Real Inspiration For Inception?

This Scrooge McDuck comic bears a striking resemblance to a certain sci-fi blockbuster we've all been dreaming about.
Mon, 8/9/10

Black Star Warrior

Check out this hilarious blaxploitation Star Wars parody starring Lando Calrissian.
Mon, 8/9/10
3.0/4 Stars

Sorcerer's Apprentice, The

     Crafting a kids’ fantasy movie that doesn’t feel like it’s simply riding the coattails of Harry Potter is a difficult...
Sat, 7/31/10
1.5/4 Stars

Predators

     Predators is a by-the-numbers sci-fi/horror film, with only the recognizability of the cast setting it apart from trash...
Sat, 7/31/10
4.0/4 Stars

Inception

     Inception is not a sequel. It is not based on a comic book, a board game, or a child's toy. It is an *gasp* original...
Wed, 7/14/10

Avatar Tops Saturn Awards

James Cameron's epic took home 10 awards in all, including best science fiction film.
Fri, 6/25/10

Rise of the Apes Adds Cast

Already starring James Franco, the Planet of the Apes prequel has added John Lithgow and Freida Pinto to its cast.
Thu, 6/24/10
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Ben & Hurley Epilogue On Lost DVD

Michael Emerson (Ben) tells G4 that a 12-14 minute epilogue will appear on the Lost DVD set, expanding on Ben & Hurley's time watching over the...
Thu, 6/24/10
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Futurama Is Back Tonight!

Futurama returns tonight with 2 all-new episodes, premiering at 10PM E/P on Comedy Central.
Thu, 6/24/10
2.0/4 Stars

Jonah Hex

     Jonah Hex is an inoffensive bit of summer entertainment. Featuring a cast which mostly deserves better (Josh Brolin...
Mon, 6/21/10

Cuaron's Gravity On Track With RDJ

The Children of Men director's next effort is set to film this year (and begin with a single 20 minute take!), and open in 2012.
Thu, 6/17/10

First 90 Seconds of New Futurama

The first minute and a half of the first new Futurama episode is available online.
Mon, 6/14/10
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3.5/4 Stars

Micmacs

     With his 6th feature film, 5th if you ignore Alien: Resurrection (as you should), Jean-Pierre Jeunet has crafted a live...
Sat, 6/12/10

Natali To Direct Neuromancer

Hot off the (moderate) success of Splice, Vincenzo Natali has been tapped to direct an adaptation of the classic William Gibson cyberpunk novel.
Thu, 6/10/10