Earlier this morning we got a new trailer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and this Friday sees the release of Transformers: Age of Extinction, the latest entry in a franchise can has somehow developed the technology to transform explosions into money. Both those films/franchise began life as 1980’s cartoons before being given the modern live-action reboot treatment, and while the “R” word …
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The Western genre remains an oddity. It has fallen a little from grace since its heyday during the golden age of movies. Then again, back then it was all about Great White Men and the Savage Indians disgruntled over the new occupying settlers Last Updated: June 10, 2014
When it comes to sci-fi films, there are three great “Star” franchises out there. Star Wars, Str Trek and Stargate. Despite only creating one kickass film, Stargate spun-off a ton of TV content in the years after before the final show Stargate: Universe closed the book on that galaxy-hopping saga. MGM wants a remake of the flick though and they’re …
Just three new releases hit South African cinemas today, and they’re all of the escapist sort… Godzilla: Screening in 2D, 3D, and 3D IMAX is this American reboot of the Godzilla film franchise. The King of Monsters pops up to deal with the life-threatening results of our scientific meddling. The pesky humans trying to avoid carnage, meanwhile, include Aaron Taylor-Johnson, …
We hear a lot these days about reboots. Directors and producers unveil their grand plans to remake a beloved property, before development hell steps in and nudges them, laughing and saying “oh really?”. One upcoming remake that just dodged that bloke and landed a spinning sidekick to the back of the head? Kickboxer, as the classic JCVD flick will be …
According to Epic Games’ Paul Meegan and Mark Rein, Unreal Tournament is making a comeback.
It’s another long weekend in South Africa as of today, so there’s extra time to hit your local cinema. There are also six new releases to choose from, although there’s no question which of them will dominate at the local box office. The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Rise of Electro: Screening in 2D, 3D and 3D IMAX is this sequel to …
Traci Braxton husband was Kevin Surratt Sr., a longtime partner who stood by her …
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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