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As soon as I saw Cloverfield I knew immediately that there would be sequels. Making one stand-alone video of a Manhattan monster attack means there could be any number of other videos out there with similar footage — from the New York attack, or from other cities the monster demolished. Basically, all they need to come up with are the various reasons for people to be using a handheld camera. Read more
I dare you to say that you're not curious about Super 8, J.J. Abrams's 1979-set film about a group of kids who witness a spectacular train crash. The film has generated a lot of hype for what it doesn't show in trailers and promos, and it's the mystery that's the big draw. The previews do reveal that something escapes the crash and then stalks and terrorizes a small Midwestern town, which Abrams Read more
Finally, some satisfaction! JJ Abrams's Summer movie Super 8 has been shrouded in mystery, but now we have the full trailer! The Super Bowl spot didn't give away that much, but this clip affords us much more of the story. In the late '70s, a young kid passes the time in his small town by making Super 8 movies with his friends (including Elle Fanning), much to the chagrin of his father (Friday Read more
Not to be confused with other vintage video camera apps with similar names, Super 8 (free) comes courtesy of J.J. Abrams's new film Super 8, and doesn't just turn your videos into retro styled masterpieces — it's also stocked with a bunch of hints about the upcoming movie. Besides the standard filter, lens, and effects that you get in other retro camera apps, Super 8 also comes with movie Read more
Katie Holmes and Connor Cruise were by Tom Cruise's side last night as the actor picked up an award from the Wiesenthal Center at the Four Seasons Hotel in LA. Tom earned the Jewish human rights organization's humanitarian honor, and the distinction was earned due to his longtime support of their Museum of Tolerance in addition to work bringing Nazi atrocities to light. He was especially able to Read more
Bill Hader reveals the inspiration for Stefon — Gawker TV 10 children's movies that adults will love, too — Moviefone Is Jersey Shore about to come to an end? — TV Squad Here's what Beavis and Butthead will be watching when the series returns — Vulture Tootsie and other well-known cross-dressers from the movies — Rotten Tomatoes Martin Scorsese replaces Ridley Scott for The Wolf of Read more
The networks will trot out their brand-new TV shows at next week's upfronts, but before we get a look at previews and find out the schedules, we're going to acquaint you with the upcoming series. First up are the shows coming to NBC, so check out the comedies and dramas that the network has picked up for the Fall 2012 season. COMEDIES Go On: Matthew Perry stars as a sportscaster who starts Read more
Although Fox's Upfront presentation isn't until next week, the network has already come forward with some bittersweet news. They've renewed the Kiefer Sutherland drama Touch for a second season, but Alcatraz and The Finder have both been axed. J.J. Abrams's supernatural action series Alcatraz might not be dead and buried yet; the show is reportedly being shopped around at other networks, so Read more
If you haven't caught up on the first season of Sherlock yet, then you'd better hurry: we have just three days before the season two premiere. Star Benedict Cumberbatch is one of our favorite famous geeks, and if you love him too, here's your comprehensive guide to where to find him next. On TV: The second season of Sherlock begins this Sunday, May 6, on Masterpiece PBS. On DVD: Better yet, Read more
Star Trek 2 costars Chris Pine and Zoe Saldana hopped on the back of a golf cart in LA yesterday and got a ride to the set. The pair arrived in their street clothes, though last week we saw Zoe battling enemies in her sexy uniform. Zachary was also on location and ready for another day of work on the J.J. Abrams directed sequel. He was spotted leaving the makeup trailer in his trademark Spock Read more
