23 years of this site still chugging along...
Harry Potter grand opening leaked on Universal Orlando web site (updated)
by Doc on Mar.24, 2010, under Fun Stuff
It was brief and has since been changed, but the Grand Opening date for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure, which was supposed to be announced tomorrow, March 25th, was leaked on the park’s own web site as being June 18th. However, it appears that it will “soft open” on May 28th as USO has already started offering packages with arrivals that start on that date. Update 3/25: And its official…see the press release below.
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The Prisoner DVD review
by Doc on Mar.22, 2010, under Video/DVD
AMC’s re-invention of The Prisoner finds its way onto DVD tomorrow, so I spent some time this weekend with the DVD set to not only see how it looks, but also if it might make more sense on a second viewing…after all, it probably took several viewings of the original to figure out some of it, especially the final episode which is still debated to this day…
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New Doctor Who soon – catch the trailer (updated)
by Doc on Mar.22, 2010, under Television
Doctor Who returns to the U.S. on BBC America on April 17th at 9pm ET, featuring new Doctor Matt Smith and his new companion, Amy Pond (Karen Gillan). To celebrate, BBC America is going to air an extended version of the episode with limited commercial interruption. Can’t wait? Well you can catch the trailer again below, and you can also follow news on the official BBC America Facebook and Twitter pages, or the official BBC America Doctor Who web page.
Updated: The new trailer is show below now…the link originally sent was for the old one.
Dr. Horrible to return as movie according to Harris
by Doc on Mar.22, 2010, under Movies
Neil Patrick Harris, although seeming both noncommittal and certain, believes that Dr. Horrible will return as a full-length movie, which has been worked on by the Whedon crew for a while now but no specifics.
Avatar on Blu-ray and DVD April 22nd
by Doc on Mar.17, 2010, under Movies, Video/DVD
In a surprise move (given the possibility of a re-release), blockbuster Avatar may be poised to break more records soon as it sees both a [sfs=1009]Blu-ray[/sfs] and [sfs=1010]DVD[/sfs] release on April 22nd, 2010. Follow those links and pre-order now!!!
Filming on The Hobbit to begin in July according to Gandalf
by Doc on Mar.17, 2010, under Movies
Ian McKellan (Gandalf) has posted on his official site that filming on The Hobbit will commence this July (earlier reports said June) and casting has started in several cities. Director Guillermo del Toro is also currently living in Wellington, near the Jacksons’ studio.
Get a sneak of the new Clash Of The Titans with the original on iTunes
by Doc on Mar.16, 2010, under Movies
Right now, if you purchase the original Clash Of The Titans on iTunes, you’ll also get a sneak peak at the upcoming Warner Bros. film including interviews with the cast and director. If you prefer it in disc form, the Blu-ray release came out two weeks ago. And as an added bonus, The NeverEnding Story is also available on iTunes.
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Flash Forward returns tonight
by Doc on Mar.16, 2010, under Television
Just a head’s up – Flash Forward returns to TV tonight at 10pm EDT after Lost with a recap show. V returns next Tuesday with a recap show, followed a week later by a new episode.
James Callis to join Eureka
by Doc on Mar.15, 2010, under Television
SyFy announced today that Battlestar Galactica‘s James Callis (Gaius Baltar) will join the case of Eureka for Season 4, which will begin airing in July. See the full text of the announcement below.
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The Prisoner 2009 mini-series on DVD next week
by Doc on Mar.15, 2010, under Video/DVD
A&E’s re-imagining of The Prisoner starring Jim Caviezel and Ian McKellen hits the streets on DVD next Tuesday, March 23rd. A much more visually striking film, it takes the concept in a new direction with different twists. It is of course a risk to remake and cult film, and fans of the original may have trouble with this interpretation if they try and fit it in within what they are familiar with, but taken on its own it provides an interesting psychological thriller framework – but fans of the original will easily recognize Rover…check out a deleted scene below as well!
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