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  • Ghost of Potter Haunts The Woman in Black 0 CommentsPosted by on February 4, 2012 under Feature, Reviews
    What’s haunting Daniel Radcliffe isn’t some spook from his first post-Potter outing, The Woman in Black. It’s Harry Potter himself. From the noticeably missing spectacles to Radcliffe’s familiar wooden performance, Harry keeps creeping around in the shadows of Director James Watkins’ new supernatural thriller. [caption id="attachment_12018" align="alignleft" width="168" caption="Woman... more.
  • Universal Officially Announces New ‘Riddick’ Film 0 CommentsPosted by on under Feature
    The Furyan anti-hero of Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick is returning to the silver screen in the third installment of the popular film series. Universal Pictures made the official announcement yesterday in a press release:      "Universal Pictures, One Race Films and Radar Pictures announced today that principal photography has begun on the action-driven, sci-fi thriller Riddick.... more.
  • Luc Besson’s ‘Lock-Out’ Gets A New Trailer 0 CommentsPosted by on under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    The new trailer for Executive Producer Luc Besson's (Leon/The Professional, The Fifth Element) $30 million sci-fi/action film premiered this week. Lock-Out, formerly known as MS ONE: Maximum Security, is set in a future where the world's most violent criminals are detained on a maximum security space station. When the prisoners take over the station, the United States President's daughter (Magg... more.
  • New ‘Game Of Thrones’ Teaser Premieres 0 CommentsPosted by on January 30, 2012 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    A new teaser, titled "Shadow", for the second season of HBO's Game of Thrones, based on the bestselling novels by George R.R. Martin, premiered on the network last night. The storyline for the season will follow the second book, 'A Clash of Kings', in the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series. The second season premieres on  April 1, 2012.   [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOzXsqo... more.
  • News Clips – January 30, 2012 0 CommentsPosted by on under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    Spanish language film/Blu-ray site Mubis is reporting that Paramount Spain has confirmed the Indiana Jones Trilogy will see a worldwide release on Blu-ray in September. So far details on what the set might contain have not been released. With The Adventures of Tintin and War Horse coming in the next few months as well as Universal's plan to release Jaws and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial later this ye... more.
  • Prop Makers Team-Up For Underworld: Awakening 0 CommentsPosted by on January 27, 2012 under Exclusive, Feature
    This past weekend Underworld: Awakening topped the box office bringing in just over 25 million dollars.  However, the fourth installment in this franchise marked two very important things for fans and collectors.  First was The return of Kate Beckinsale as Selene and the second was the return of some of the coolest props and weapons seen on the silver screen. Through each installment the film m... more.
  • Avengers Toys…ASSEMBLE! 0 CommentsPosted by on January 24, 2012 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    We may have to wait a few months to see one of 2012's most anticipated films, but today we have a sneak peek at Hasbro's new line of toys for Marvel's The Avengers. Last week Marvel Studios, along with Hasbro, released several images of the action figures on Marvel's Facebook page.  Yesterday, images of the toy line's vehicles, from Hasbro's catalog, surfaced after the U.K. Toy Fair 2012. Alon... more.
  • 84th Annual Academy Award Nominations 0 CommentsPosted by on under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    The nominations for the 84th Annual Academy Awards were announced this morning at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. This year's Academy Awards, hosted by Billy Crystal, will be broadcast live from the Kodak Theater on ABC, February 26th at 7PM EST.     Best Picture The Artist The Descendants Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close The Help Hugo Midnight in Paris Moneyball The Tree... more.
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation Blu-ray Preview 0 CommentsPosted by on January 18, 2012 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    On January 31, Paramount Pictures will release the first collection of episodes for Star Trek: The Next Generation on Blu-ray. The Next Level, a sampler disc featuring the episodes "Encounter at Farpoint", "The Inner Light" and "Sins of the Father", will give fans an opportunity to watch the adventures of Picard and the crew of the Enterprise-D in remastered high definition. The complete first ... more.
  • The 69th Annual Golden Globe Winners 0 CommentsPosted by on January 15, 2012 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    The film awards season is officially underway after the completion of the 69th Golden Globes. The ceremony, hosted by Ricky Gervais and sponsored by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. And the Golden Globe goes to... Best Motion Picture - Drama The Descendants The Help Hugo The Ides of March Moneyball War Horse ... more.
  • News Clips – January 14, 2012 0 CommentsPosted by on January 14, 2012 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    The film awards season kicks off tomorrow night with the 69th Golden Globes, hosted by Ricky Gervais. The films nominated for Best Motion Picture Drama are The Descendants, The Help, Hugo, The Ides of March, Moneyball and War Horse; for Best Motion Picture Musical/Comedy, the nominees are 50/50, The Artist, Bridesmaids, Midnight in Paris and My Week With Marilyn. The awards will air on NBC at 8:00... more.
  • MGM Announces ‘Bond 50′ Blu-ray Collection 0 CommentsPosted by on January 10, 2012 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    Today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), MGM and Twentieth Century Fox announced their plans to release Bond 50, the entire 22-film James Bond Blu-ray collection in a single box set. On hand to make the announcement were former Bond directors John Glen (For Your Eyes Only), Michael Apted (The World Is Not Enough) and Martin Campbell (Casino Royale).   Here is the official press... more.
  • Richard Schiff Joins ‘Man of Steel’ 0 CommentsPosted by on under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    While filming continues on one of 2013’s most anticipated films, director Zack Snyder has added another familiar face to the cast. Last night, Variety reported that Richard Schiff (The West Wing) has taken the role of Professor Emil Hamilton. Professor Hamilton first appeared in The Adventures of Superman comic book back in 1987. He has often been an ally of Superman, acting as a “scien... more.
  • ‘Chronicle’ Trailer Promises Super-Powered Mayhem 1 CommentsPosted by on January 5, 2012 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    The second trailer for 20th Century Fox's upcoming film, Chronicle, has been released. Chronicle is about "Three high school friends who gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides." The film stars Michael B. Jordan (Red Tails), Michael Kelly (Superman: Man of Steel), ... more.
  • Benedict Cumberbatch Joins Star Trek Sequel 0 CommentsPosted by on under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    Benedict Cumberbatch has been pretty busy lately, appearing in Steven Spielberg's War Horse, filming Peter Jackson's The Hobbit and starring in the BBC's Sherlock.  Now, he's joined the cast of JJ Abram's upcoming Star Trek sequel. [caption id="attachment_11658" align="alignnone" width="204" caption="Benedict Cumberbatch"][/caption] Cumberbatch will be playing the main villain of the film, ... more.
  • MGM Is Going To ‘Heck’ 0 CommentsPosted by on under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    MGM Studios is currently preparing to bring "Heck: Where the Bad Kids Go" to the big screen. The film, based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Dale E. Basye. The novel is about two siblings who "die in a marshmallow bear explosion, and get sent straight to Heck, an otherworldly reform school. Milton can understand why his kleptomaniac sister is here, but Milton is—or was—a model ci... more.
  • News Clips – January 3, 2012 0 CommentsPosted by on January 3, 2012 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    The Producers Guild of America announced the ten nominees for 2011's Best Picture of the Year. The films nominated are The Artist, Bridesmaids, The Descendants, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, The Help, Hugo, The Ides of March, Midnight in Paris, Moneyball and War Horse.   Warner Bros. has sent an updated audio track for The Dark Knight Rises prologue currently screening at IMAX theate... more.
  • Bob Anderson – 1922-2012 1 CommentsPosted by on January 2, 2012 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    British Olympic fencer Bob Anderson, a sword-fighting trainer for Hollywood blockbusters like Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, died yesterday at the age of 89. Born in Hampshire, England in 1922, Robert James Gilbert "Bob" Anderson served during World War II and later represented Great Britain in the 1952 Olympic Games. He began working in the film industry in 1952, coaching Errol Flynn in T... more.
  • “Lord of the Rings” Legos Are Coming In 2012 1 CommentsPosted by on December 27, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    In 2012, fans will be able to recreate their favorite scenes from the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy with Lego sets. On December 16th, Lego and Warner Bros. Consumer Products announced their partnership, "The multi-year licensing agreement grants access to the library of characters, settings, and stories for THE LORD OF THE RINGS property, as well as films The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Ho... more.
  • The MPPC’s 2012 Preview – Looper 0 CommentsPosted by on December 26, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    In 2005, Rian Johnson wrote and directed his debut feature film, Brick, a "neo-noir" film set around a high school in the California suburbs which won the Special Jury Prize for Originality of Vision at the Sundance Film Festival. Since then he's directed a second feature, The Brothers Bloom, and a critically acclaimed episode of AMC's Breaking Bad. In 2012, he will direct his third film, the time... more.
  • The MPPC’s 2012 Preview – Prometheus 0 CommentsPosted by on December 22, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    In 1979, Ridley Scott's Alien unleashed a creature into the nightmares of fans worldwide. Thirty-three years later, Scott returns to the genre he redefined with his science-fiction film, Prometheus. The film, set in the same "universe" as Alien, is about "A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. The... more.
  • Jaws Is Coming To Blu-ray In August 2012 0 CommentsPosted by on December 21, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    The film that changed summer movies forever will be released on Blu-ray in 2012. In 1975, Steven Spielberg's Jaws became the first summer blockbuster, terrifying millions worldwide and keeping people firmly planted on the nation's sandy shores. Last June, Spielberg announced that work had begun on the Blu-ray release. Speaking with Aint-it-Cool-News, Spielberg talked about his change of heart r... more.
  • Harrison Ford Joins ‘Ender’s Game’ 0 CommentsPosted by on under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    Harrison Ford has joined the cast of the upcoming science-fiction film, Ender's Game, based on Orson Scott Card's novel. The story will follow 'Andrew "Ender" Wiggin', "an unusually gifted child who is sent to an advanced military school in space to prepare for a future invasion." Ford will play the Battle School's commander, Col. Hyrum Graff. Also joining the cast is Asa Butterfield (Hugo), Ab... more.
  • The MPPC’s 2012 Preview – Frankenweenie 0 CommentsPosted by on under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    In 1984, Tim Burton wrote and directed the live-action short film, Frankenweenie. The film, an homage to Frankenstein, tells the story of a little boy, young Victor Frankenstein, who brings his beloved dog, "Sparky", back to life after a terrible car accident. At the time, Walt Disney Pictures felt the story was too frightening for youngsters, so it wasn't available to U.S. audiences until its rel... more.
  • The Hobbit Trailer Premieres 0 CommentsPosted by on December 20, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    The trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has just premiered. Peter Jackson returns to Middle Earth for the first (of two) films based on J.R.R. Tolkien's classic, "The Hobbit". The film opens on December 14, 2012. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGM1RB73Zso[/youtube]    ... more.
  • The MPPC’s 2012 Preview – Skyfall 0 CommentsPosted by on under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    In 2008, after the release of Quantum of Solace, the future of the Bond franchise was in jeopardy due to MGM's financial troubles. Shortly after filing for bankruptcy in November 2010, the studio began the process of getting production started on the next James Bond adventure, to be released in time for the film franchise's 50th anniversary. After partnering with Sony Pictures, production on the 2... more.
  • ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Trailer Debuts 0 CommentsPosted by on December 19, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    The second trailer for The Dark Knight Rises has just been released. The film, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Tom Hardy and Anne Hathaway, opens on July 20, 2012.   [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yh6SriAjdE[/youtube]... more.
  • The ‘Wrath Of The Titans’ Trailer Debuts 0 CommentsPosted by on under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    Warner Brothers has just released the trailer for Wrath of the Titans, the sequel to 2010's Clash of the Titans. The film stars Sam Worthington, Ralph Fiennes, Liam Neeson, Danny Huston, Edgar Ramiez, Bill Nighy, Toby Kebbell, Rosamund Pike and opens on March 30, 2012.   [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRP7fVXaUmI[/youtube]... more.
  • The MPPC’s 2012 Preview – The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 0 CommentsPosted by on under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    Nearly a decade ago The Return of the King premiered and went on to win 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Millions of fans around the world were amazed at the wonder of Peter Jackson's trilogy, based on the celebrated novels of J.R.R. Tolkien. Now, Peter Jackson has taken another trip to Middle Earth, from The Shire to The Misty Mountains, to tell us the story of a younger Bilbo's adventu... more.
  • The MPPC’s 2012 Preview – The Dark Knight Rises 0 CommentsPosted by on December 17, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    In 2008, The Dark Knight grossed over $1 billion worldwide and collected a pair of Academy Awards, including one for Heath Ledger's masterful performance of the Joker. After the film's release, speculation began whether Christopher Nolan would return for a third installment. Thankfully, Nolan has been given the opportunity to complete his trilogy. When The Dark Knight Rises begins, eight years ... more.
  • The MPPC’s 2012 Preview – The Amazing Spider-Man 0 CommentsPosted by on December 15, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    Spider-Man has managed to make the transition from the pages of comic books to every single type of media, including children's television (The Electric Company), daily newspaper comic strips and even a radio drama on the BBC. Let's not forget his appearances in animated form, starting back in 1967's Spider-Man series, and in Sam Raimi's trilogy of blockbuster films. What is so appealing about thi... more.
  • The MPPC’s 2012 Preview – Alcatraz 0 CommentsPosted by on December 14, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    In 1963 the Federal penitentiary on Alcatraz Island relocated the last of its inmates and closed its doors. During the 29 years it operated as a prison for the nations most violent criminals, Alcatraz only had one successful escape, although it's still disputed whether the inmates involved survived the attempt. Executive Producer JJ Abrams' newest FOX television drama, Alcatraz, will take us ba... more.
  • The MPPC’s 2012 Preview – Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 0 CommentsPosted by on December 13, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    When Abraham Lincoln was a young boy, he found out that his mother and grandfather were both killed by vampires. From that moment on he vowed to kill every single bloodsucker he could find. This is the premise of the New York Times bestseller, "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" by Seth Grahame-Smith. Next year, Lincoln's secret life will be brought to the big screen by Executive Producer Tim Burton... more.
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation Is Coming To Blu-ray 0 CommentsPosted by on December 12, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    In time to celebrate it's 25th anniversary, Star Trek: The Next Generation will be released on Blu-ray in 2012 by CBS Entertainment, who made the official announcement today. "The beloved series STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION will be transferred to high definition for the first time ever and released on Blu-ray, it was announced today by Ken Ross, Executive Vice President and General Manager of... more.
  • The ‘Men In Black III’ Trailer Debuts 0 CommentsPosted by on under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    It's been almost 10 years since we last saw Agents J & K (Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones) in Men In Black II. Well, they're back together in the third chapter of the Men In Black series. According to the teaser trailer below, the plot of the film involves time travel with Agent J going back to 1969 to prevent the death of Agent K. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyaFEBI_L24&f... more.
  • ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Teaser Poster 0 CommentsPosted by on December 11, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    There has been a lot of activity recently regarding Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises. This week, audiences will get a look at the film's 6-minute prologue at select 70mm IMAX theaters. Now, Warner Brothers has released the teaser poster.  The image of Bane walking away from a shattered cowl tells me that Batman is in for a world of hurt come July 2012. Click on the poster for a larger... more.
  • The MPPC’s 2012 Preview – ParaNorman 0 CommentsPosted by on under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    In 2009 a little girl named Coraline took audiences to "Other World" in the first stop-motion animated feature filmed entirely in 3-D. Next summer the animation studio behind Coraline will take us on another adventure with a little boy who happens to have a very peculiar gift. "In the comedy thriller, a small town comes under siege by zombies. Who can it call? Only misunderstood local boy Norma... more.
  • The MPPC’s 2012 Preview – Battleship 0 CommentsPosted by on December 10, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    With an enemy armada hidden from sight and a disabled radar system, you'll have to rely on skill and a little bit of luck, if you plan to come out with a victory. That's the situation the United States Navy is in as they attempt to thwart an alien invasion in Universal Studios upcoming film, Battleship. The film, directed by Peter Berg (The Kingdom, Hancock), stars Liam Neeson (The A-Team),... more.
  • ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Viral Campaign Continues… 0 CommentsPosted by on December 9, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    It started yesterday morning when @thefirerises, the official Dark Knight Rises Twitter account, posted a photocopied memo from the CIA regarding "Operation Early Bird". According to the 'leaked' memo, 'Operation Early Bird' commenced at 1pm ET/10am PT today at the site, www.operationearlybird.com. Fans who checked the the site and waited for the countdown were shown a map of the United ... more.
  • Robert Downey Jr. Talks ‘Iron Man 3′ 0 CommentsPosted by on December 8, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    With  Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows opening next week, Robert Downey Jr. has been busy doing the press tour. One of the questions that keeps coming up is the status of Marvel's Iron Man 3. Downey has been very enthusiastic about the project, especially the script saying, "Iron Man 3 is probably the best script I’ve read in five years, which is so funny. I mean, things have come so full cir... more.
  • The MPPC’s 2012 Preview – Game of Thrones 0 CommentsPosted by on under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    "The night is dark and full of terrors", is not only the tag line for the upcoming season of HBO's Game of Thrones,  it's a warning to the inhabitants of The Seven Kingdoms. The critically acclaimed series, based on the "Song of Ice and Fire" series by George R.R. Martin, takes place in the land of Westeros, where seasons can last decades, where unnatural things live in the north beyond the Wall ... more.
  • The MPPC’s 2012 Preview – Total Recall 0 CommentsPosted by on December 7, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    In 1990, Paul Verhoeven's science fiction film Total Recall, based on Philip K. Dick's "We Can Remember It for You Wholesale", debuted worldwide to eager audiences. The story of Douglas Quaid, a construction worker who has parts of his memory inadvertently restored revealing a secret past, thrilled audiences with it's blend of espionage, action and state-of-the-art visual effects. In the summer of... more.
  • The MPPC’s 2012 Preview – Snow White & The Huntsman 0 CommentsPosted by on December 6, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    Dating back to the 16th century, nearly 300 years before the Brothers Grimm collected and published old European folktales, the story of Snow White has entertained children and adults. The most recognizable version of the story, based on 'Grimms' Fairy Tales', is Walt Disney's 1937 animated classic, 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'. In 2012, a darker re-imagining of the classic folktale will prem... more.
  • Peter Weller Joins ‘Star Trek 2′ 0 CommentsPosted by on December 5, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    Since the release of 2009's 'Star Trek', fans have eagerly awaited for any news about the sequel to JJ Abrams' wildly popular re-imagining of the beloved series. After JJ Abrams officially signed on to produce and direct the sequel, the film has started to take shape. It was announced today that Peter Weller (Robocop) has joined the cast.  Joining Peter Weller for the next feature is Academy a... more.
  • The MPPC’s 2012 Preview – The Avengers 1 CommentsPosted by on under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    Since 1963, when they sprang forth from the imaginations of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, "Earth's Mightiest Heroes" have been a force to be reckoned with in the Marvel Universe. In 2012, The Avengers will break the confines of the comic pages for their first live-action film adventure. In 2008, audiences were made aware of the future film during the post-credit scene in "Iron Man" where S.H.I.E.L.D... more.
  • The MPPC’s 2012 Preview – Pixar’s Brave 0 CommentsPosted by on December 4, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    In the past, they have shown us how one little robot can change the course of human history, how much one little boy means to his collection of toys and the kinds of monsters that really lurk under our beds. Next summer, Pixar will take us 1000 years into the past, to the Highlands of 10th Century Scotland, for their latest adventure, 'Brave'. The official plot synopsis according to Pixar states,... more.
  • The MPPC’s 2012 Preview – The Hunger Games 0 CommentsPosted by on December 3, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    Throughout the month of December, The Motion Picture Prop Company will be taking a look at some of the projects we're looking forward to in 2012.      With more than 16 million copies in print, translated into 26 languages throughout 38 countries, it was only a matter of time before Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games" trilogy was made for the big screen.      The first film of the planne... more.
  • Starship Troopers: Ready for a Reboot? 0 CommentsPosted by on December 2, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    Its looks like we are going back to Klendathu. That’s right folks, Sony Pictures is looking to reboot Starship Troopers. Producer Neal Moritz has hired Zack Stentz and Ashley Edward Miller to put together a script for the much admired story originally penned by Robert A. Heinlein. Miller and Stentz have worked together before, most recently in writing the screenplay for X-Men: First Class. Th... more.
  • The MPPC’s 2012 Preview – Red Tails 0 CommentsPosted by on under Exclusive, Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    Throughout the month of December, The Motion Picture Prop Company will be taking a look at some of the projects we're looking forward to in 2012.      The 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group of the United States Army Air Corps are popularly known as "The Tuskegee Airmen". During World War II, to other pilots, they were simply known as the "Red Tail Angels". Since 1988, George... more.
  • The MPPC’s 2012 Preview – John Carter 0 CommentsPosted by on December 1, 2011 under Exclusive, Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    Throughout the month of December, The Motion Picture Prop Company will be taking a look at some of the projects we're looking forward to in 2012. While 'Tarzan' may be more well known to audiences around the world, Edgar Rice Burroughs' hero, 'John Carter', starring in the 11-volume "Barsoom" series, has probably made a bigger impact on popular culture by influencing the likes of Arthur C. Clarke... more.
  • The First Season Of ‘Game of Thrones’ Is Coming To Blu-ray! 0 CommentsPosted by on November 29, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    The first season of HBO's critically acclaimed fantasy series is coming to Blu-ray early next year, most likely to coincide with the premiere of the second season in April 2012.  Set in the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, "Game of Thrones" follows the struggles and conflicts of the various families who wish to take possession of 'The Iron Throne' thereby ruling all of Westeros. The television series,... more.
  • Greek myth-inspired Immortals flies too close to the sun 0 CommentsPosted by on November 13, 2011 under Feature, Reviews
    Zack Snyder’s 300 was the first to combine the Matrix, soft porn and Greek myths – and what a glorious concoction it was. Immortals strives to take this inspiration to an epic godlike level, but reaches only minor nymph status. Lead actor Henry Cavill (Theseus) gives a rousing shout for “Immortality!” before the film’s final battle, but he can’t quite get his movie to follow him to ... more.
  • James Bond Will Return In ‘Skyfall’ 0 CommentsPosted by on November 3, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    It was announced today that Ian Fleming's secret agent with a license to kill, will return in the 23rd James Bond film, 'Skyfall'.  The film stars Daniel Craig, in his third outing as 007, as well as Judi Dench (Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace), Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men), Ralph Fiennes (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows), Albert Finney (Big Fish, The Bourne Ultimatum) and will be... more.
  • The Thing brings back the Swedes 0 CommentsPosted by on October 17, 2011 under Feature, Reviews
    The Swedes are back. At least that’s what Kurt Russell’s character R.J. MacReady (1982’s The Thing) would say. In the original film, MacReady is always getting his Scandinavians confused. The victims he discovers are in fact Norwegians, whose grim fate 2011’s The Thing elaborates. The new movie is a creature film somewhere between a prequel and a remake of the original. It’s even bein... more.
  • Avatar and Disney Team Up to Bring Pandora to Earth 0 CommentsPosted by on September 22, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    When James Cameron's blockbuster movie Avatar was released, there were many people who underwent moments of depression when they realized that Pandora, the Navi's homeworld, was not real.  Well Fox Entertainment and Disney Theme Parks are about to make those people, and millions of others very happy. On Tuesday September 20th, 2011 Disney Parks announced a partnership with James Cameron and Fo... more.
  • Contagion: So Real it’s Scary 0 CommentsPosted by on September 16, 2011 under Feature, Reviews
    Contagion is scary. It’s not the freaky zombie apocalypse many moviegoers were expecting from the trailer. And the virus doesn’t jump out of its container and bore into victims faces like it would in a good Ridley Scott or James Cameron sci-horror flick. No, it’s truly frightening because director Steven Soderbergh’s take on a world-ending virus is truly realistic. The Centers for Disea... more.
  • ‘The Avengers’ Filming Continues In Cleveland With Captain America. 2 CommentsPosted by on August 18, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    People were screaming as they ran through the streets, cars exploded and then Captain America arrived! At first glance, it looked like parts of downtown Cleveland had become a war zone; but that's just a typical day of filming for Marvel Studios upcoming film, 'The Avengers'. Chris Evans (Captain America), outfitted in his new costume, spent the past few days filming an action sequence in downt... more.
  • Brad Pitt Faces A Zombie Apocalypse in ‘World War Z’! 1 CommentsPosted by on August 12, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    The zombies have arrived! Last month we told you that filming was about to start on 'World War Z', based on Max Brooks' New York Times bestseller of the same name. The book, presented as an 'oral history', is a collection of interviews and anecdotes from survivors of the decade long 'Zombie War'. The film, as described by Paramount Studios, ".. revolves around United Nations employee Gerry Lane (B... more.
  • Harley Davidson Museum Displays Captain America Props 0 CommentsPosted by on August 10, 2011 under Feature, Prop Lockup
    Harley Davidson and Marvel Studios collaborated to put Captain America on a vintage looking Word War II era motorcycle in Captain America: The First Avenger.  Five bikes in total were created for the film using the current day Cross Bones model that was then modified to look like an original 1942 WLA Army motorcycle.  In the film the bike was “teched” out by Howard Stark and used in many of ... more.
  • Prop Maker Kenney Palkow Helps the Apes to Rise 3 CommentsPosted by on August 8, 2011 under Exclusive, Feature
    Rise of the Planet of the Apes arrived in theaters this weekend and our Simian friends managed to dominate the box office winning the top spot and bringing in an estimated $54 million domestically. The film also showcased the work of freelance prop maker Kenney Palkow.  Kenney’s work has appeared in many other projects such as The A-Team, Warehouse 13, Caprica, Fringe and upcoming projects s... more.
  • Dark Knight Rises Set Pics Emerge 0 CommentsPosted by on August 1, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    Straight from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvannia and Getty Images, we have some very cool pictures from the filming of a fight scene from the third installment of Christopher Nolan's Batman saga. These are fantastic images, and they give us a little insight into what may be happening in the next film. There a dozens more on the Getty site, so head on over there if you would like to see more. First up we... more.
  • New Dredd Pics Surface 0 CommentsPosted by on July 26, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    Empire Magazine's latest issue has our favorite lawman on the front cover. Superherohype was kind enough to provide the images from inside the article. Upon first glance, one thing can be said for sure, this is no bright and shiny Dredd movie. The costumes look worn, the helmets are beat up and the judges look mean. The motorcross look of the Judge costumes works for me. Dredd and his cohorts are ... more.
  • Superman Returns Alternate Opening Scene Lands on Web 2 CommentsPosted by on under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    The unseen alternate beginning to Superman Returns has landed on You Tube and although I don’t know there was much that could have saved the film it is definitely interesting to check out. The footage obviously made it pretty far through the production process before being cut as it has finished VFX shots and looks just about screen ready. It also serves to serve as a little filler as we w... more.
  • Snow White and the Huntsman 0 CommentsPosted by on July 25, 2011 under Comic Con 2011, Feature
    Hi, ho, hi ho its off to a new adaptation we go. The latest retelling of the Snow White fairy tale is coming to a theater near you in 2012. It is not the Snow White you grew up with. Any ideas about that should be dispelled with the new images that were released at Comic Con. The plot takes us into the woods with the Huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) who is sent by the Evil Queen (Charlize Theron)... more.
  • Efx, Anovos and Universal Designs Team Up to Conquer Comic Con 1 CommentsPosted by on July 24, 2011 under Comic Con 2011, Feature
    One of the most popular booths this year is the one being shared by Efx Collectibles, Anovos, UD Replicas and Studio Art Technology. Each of these companies has brought with them some of the most stunning pieces displayed on the convention floor. Efx gave fans and collectors sneak peaks at their new products including a Tron helmet from the first movie, Ralph McQuarrie concept Stormtrooper helm... more.
  • Avengers Assembled! Final Image Completes Team Photo 0 CommentsPosted by on under Comic Con 2011, Feature
    Marvel has been leaking images of the Avengers all throughout Comic Con. Well here we are on the last day, and we now have the Hulk. We now present to you the Avengers. Fully Assembled!  Click on the following image to see full sized. ... more.
  • Legendary Pictures Comic-Con Display Includes Props and Costumes 1 CommentsPosted by on under Comic Con 2011, Feature
    Legendary Pictures has been responsible for numerous genre related films and over the past couple years they have been bringing key props and wardrobe items for display at Comic-Con.  The good news for those attending this year is they have doubled their booth size and that has made it possible to put even more items up for the fans enjoyment. Appropriately, some of the best pieces brought to ... more.
  • New Avengers Images Released by Marvel At Comic Con 0 CommentsPosted by on July 23, 2011 under Comic Con 2011
    Marvel just released these posters to fans at Comic Con. Sadly no Thor or Hulk, but then again Comic Con still has one more day left. The little background images are great, many showing where these heroes came from. They look fantastic, and I cannot wait to see how this movie shapes up. ** UPDATE: Here they are folks, all of the Avengers! ... more.
  • Mike Hill Shows Up At Comic Con with Superman 0 CommentsPosted by on under Comic Con 2011, Feature
    San Diego Comic Con is the largest convention for movie, television, toy and comic fans. You can walk to con hall for four days and not see everything there is to see. While walking the floor we came across a small booth with one of the most amazing statues I have ever seen. Mike Hill's Superman was there in all of its Kryptonian glory. It is one of the most realistic recreations of Christophe... more.
  • Museum Replicas at San Diego Comic Con 1 CommentsPosted by on July 22, 2011 under Comic Con 2011, Feature
    Many people flock to San Diego Comic Con to see all the latest and greatest movie, video game and comic news. I tend to go to meet up with some friends, check out all the screen used props and see what is new and cool. One of my first stops is Museum Replicas. If you are not familiar with them, they carry some of the coolest items in the Star Wars, Harry Potter, Conan and Marvel universes. Each ye... more.
  • Marvel Offers a First Look at Captain America in The Avengers 0 CommentsPosted by on July 21, 2011 under Comic Con 2011, Feature
    The lines outside of Hall H for the past few days have made it clear that for some attending Comic-Con Twilight reigns supreme. But for those of us who are not teen girls, Thursday has shaped up to be a day all about Captain America. The day started with a screening of Captain America: The First Avenger. The screening itself was introduced by Steve Rogers himself, Chris Evans. We will keep ever... more.
  • The MPPC Lands at Comic Con 1 CommentsPosted by on July 20, 2011 under Exclusive, Feature
    Welcome to the annual running of the nerds; San Diego Comic Con. This year's sold out event is already starting to shape up to be one of the best. Even though Marvel and Warner Bros. won't have any panels at Hall H this year, their presence is very strong on the exhibit floor. Companies such as Museum Replicas, Sideshow Collectibles, Weta, Anovos and Universal Designs have some exciting new pro... more.
  • Boba Fett: The Movie 3 CommentsPosted by on July 18, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
    If Joe Johnston has his way, the most notorious bounty hunter in the galaxy will have his day on the silver screen. Internet sources are reporting that Johnston has stated interest in doing a Boba Fett film. We did some research and two sources point towards the rumor as being true. Joe Johnston was an effects illustrator and Art Director for 3 Star Wars films. He was crucial in the early stages o... more.
  • The Amazing New Pics of Spiderman 0 CommentsPosted by on July 15, 2011 under Feature
    Entertainment Weekly has new photos of the upcoming Spiderman film. Fans of the webslinger will be happy. I think. I am impressed at the grittiness of some of the images. However, that does not build my confidence levels for the film. I am still confused to as the reasons for the reboot. With the exception of Spiderman 3, the others were fine. Why Hollywood is in the trend of rebooting and rehashi... more.
  • Warner Bros. Debuts “The Dark Knight Rises” Teaser Poster 3 CommentsPosted by on July 12, 2011 under Feature, The MPPC Buzz
      Today, Warner Bros. released the teaser poster for Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises".  So far plot details have been scarce, however speculation has run rampant.  We do know that two new characters will appear; Anne Hathaway (Love and Other Drugs) will play 'Selina Kyle/Catwoman' and Thomas Hardy (Inception) will play 'Bane', a villain made famous by breaking Batman's back du... more.
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