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Constantine Will Not Be Allowed to Smoke on TV

John Constantine will be tobacco (and cancer) free in new NBC series Fans of DC/Vertigo character John Constantine, aka “Hellblazer,” have been anticipating ...

By Bob ChipmanJune 30, 2014

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Andy Serkis Joins Avengers 2

Motion-capture superstar confirms appearance in blockbuster Marvel sequel – won’t reveal identity of role In a brief interview with Variety concerning his return ...

By Bob ChipmanJune 29, 2014

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FRIDAY BOX-OFFICE: Transformers Dominates, Others Stumble

Michael Bay’s fourth robot adventure could have a $100 million weekend Surprising nobody, Transformers: Age of Extinction is opening to huge Friday box-office ...

By Bob ChipmanJune 28, 2014

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Dracula Untold Trailer… Tells. About Dracula.

“So what’s this guy’s power?” “He turns into a bat.” “Boring. Do better.” “…he turns into MANY bats?” By now most everyone knows ...

By Bob ChipmanJune 28, 2014

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4D Movie Theaters Coming to U.S.

New theaters will throw water and fog at audiences for a premium price. M&Ms thrown by teenagers in back row still free. Korea-based ...

By Bob ChipmanJune 27, 2014

MovieBob - Intermission

7 Transformers Cartoon Stories That Could Be Transformers Movies

If Michael Bay is looking for ideas for the next batch of Transformers movies, we’ve got ’em! Transformers: Age of Extinction is in ...

By Bob ChipmanJune 27, 2014

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Brad Pitt Will Tank You Very Much in Fury

First trailer debuts for David Ayer’s macho WWII actioner Writer/director David Ayer has a reputation as an old-fashioned tough guy who makes old-fashioned ...

By Bob ChipmanJune 26, 2014

Retro Marvel TV

Marvel TV Retrospective: The Incredible Hulk (1978-1982)

So. This is the spot on The Escapist that you’d usually be reading recaps of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Unfortunately, that series is now ...

By Bob ChipmanJune 25, 2014

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Full Trailer For Live-Action Lupin III Movie Debuts

Classic anime/manga goes big in live-action Lupin III is one of Japan’s most popular multimedia franchises, originating in 1960s manga and branching off ...

By Bob ChipmanJune 25, 2014

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MGM Seeks Director For WarGames Remake

Shall we play a game? Just accept it: Pop-cultural “turnover” moves so fast now that every single dubious classic of the 80s and ...

By Bob ChipmanJune 25, 2014

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New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trailer Revealed

And is Shredder not who we thought he was? Overnight, the new Michael Bay produced, Johnathan Liebesman directed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie ...

By Bob ChipmanJune 24, 2014

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Gary Oldman Slams “Political Correctness,” Calls Dark Knight Movies “Work”

The Dawn of The Planet of The Apes star burns some bridges in blistering interview with Playboy If you live in the Los ...

By Bob ChipmanJune 24, 2014

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