Where the hell did Michael Fassbender come from? Just a few years ago, he was a complete nobody and now he is an acting powerhouse able to elevate pretty much every film he plays in. Now X-Men: First Class’ already amazing script and cast may not have needed that elevation, but he did it anyway (what a swell guy, hey?) …
Back before Wizard Magazine founder Gareb Shamus drove his comic book properties into the ground harder than an out of control nuclear jackhammer, the man had some quality titles coming out of his publishing house, Black Bull comics. One such title was The New West, a two-issue comic book series written by Jimmy Palmiotti and drawn by Phil Noto, which …
Somehow I get the feeling that for most of you, that after reading that headline the only reason you’re even bothering to read this text is because you’re still waiting for the new red band trailer for Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston’s R-Rated comedy to buffer. As soon as that little grey bar has moved a sufficient distance though, you’re …
Four notable new movies open in South Africa today, and it’s a case of 2 “local is lekker” comedies vs. 2 international releases that arrive on our shores atop a wave of hype. Who will be triumphant during the weekend box office wars? Chronicle: Hands down my pick of the weekend is this sci-fi thriller that promises a more realistic …
It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen the Mexican hero back on the big screen, and after the lacklustre performance of the previous Legend of Zorro film that was released in 2005, it’s been a well-deserved break indeed. 20th Century Fox has been looking for a way to bring back the swarthy vigilante as of late, and now they’re …
Can you SMELLLLLLALALALALAL what the Rock is cooking?! Well, it’s definitely not back to back shootings of Fast 6 and Fast 7, that’s what. Despite previous claims to the contrary, the next two installments in the popular muscle-cars and muscle-heads franchise will not be filmed all in one go, as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson confirmed with MTV. Last Updated: February …
Welcome to The Extras! A daily dose of all the smaller movie related news, clips and just plain cool stuff that you might have missed! Last Updated: February 16, 2012
The latest Ghost Rider film may only be hitting cinemas right about now, before it’s even been reviewed, but that doesn’t mean that motorcycle from hell star Nicolas Cage is adverse to filming another sequel. Last Updated: February 16, 2012
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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