Bob Chipman, Author at The Escapist

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TMNT Toys Reveal Splinter and The Shredder

“I’ll bet it never has to look for a can opener.” Movie studios creating new versions of classic characters often prefer to reveal ...

By Bob ChipmanMay 7, 2014

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Box-Office Analysts: Zac Efron Poised to Defeat Spider-Man

Will weak word of mouth spell doom for Sony’s Summer? Well, this is unexpected. Hollywood studios produce enough big action movies throughout the ...

By Bob ChipmanMay 7, 2014

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Debut Gotham Trailer: Batman Babies?

Here’s your first look at Fox’s new Batman prequel series Earlier today, Fox made news by officially picking up Gotham for a series ...

By Bob ChipmanMay 6, 2014

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Fox Network Picks Up Batman-Prequel TV Series Gotham

High-profile series will follow the adventures of a young Commissioner Gordon Security is still locked down tight around the Batman universe’s next movie ...

By Bob ChipmanMay 5, 2014

High Definition

The Show You Should Be Watching: Rick & Morty

I’ve mentioned this before, but it bears repeating: The reason this TV column looks different from others is that I’m not much of ...

By Bob ChipmanMay 5, 2014

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Spider-Man Producer Wants Credit for Marvel Cinematic Universe

“It will sound arrogant to you, but I single handedly put together the Marvel slate.” — Avi Arad, Producer It’s already ancient history ...

By Bob ChipmanMay 5, 2014

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Japan Says America’s Godzilla is Too Fat

“He’s so fat, I laughed.” –Japanese commenter Warner Bros is hoping that director Gareth Edwards’ big-budget update of Godzilla will loom large over ...

By Bob ChipmanMay 3, 2014

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Eddie Murphy Returns to Beverly Hills Cop Series

Comedy icon will revive his starmaking action franchise Another day, another comedy nostalgia property lurches back to life. It was only a few ...

By Bob ChipmanMay 3, 2014

MovieBob - Intermission

The Accuracy Trap in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

So, this week’s big new movie is The Amazing Spider-Man 2, which I’ve already reviewed and would prefer, for the sake of my ...

By Bob ChipmanMay 2, 2014

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Adam Sandler’s Pixels to Begin Shooting, Will Hit in 2015

The comedy star will battle “iconic” video game foes in feature version of 2010 viral smash It’s been a few years since Patrick ...

By Bob ChipmanMay 1, 2014

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Raphael and Donatello Revealed in New TMNT Trailer

Same trailer as before, now with red and purple Fans and critics weren’t exactly bowled over by the first teaser-trailer for the live-action ...

By Bob ChipmanApril 30, 2014

Reviews

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Review – Episode 20: Nothing Personal

NOTE: As we’ve discussed previously, it is no longer feasible to discuss Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. without also discussing spoilers for Marvel’s Captain ...

By Bob ChipmanApril 30, 2014

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