When the word came out that a new Judge Dredd movie was in the works, we were worried that it would be a continuation of the 1995 Stallone movie. While the design elements of that film were great, the plot line and acting left a lot to be desired. To date, there is not a lot of information about the new production floating around, but IM Global did put up a brief plot synopsis as well as the ti... more.

A new poster for Gareth Edwards' Monsters has been released. This time if you look closely into the lenses of the gas mask you can make out an image of the aliens. Not much else has been released for the film, hopefully we will get a new trailer or something soon. Scroll down to see the poster. We did find this behind the scenes interview with director Gareth Edwards that gives some real i... more.

Okay, can it hurry up and be October already?  The Walking Dead is not set to premiere until then and it is definitely my most anticipated show of the year.  AMC has already released several behind the scenes video and the long Comic-Con trailer (Which is included on the page below the new promos) and today they released three more promos. Not much new here but definitely enough to keep the f... more.

I know there has been some criticism for remaking the Swedish film Let the Right One In so soon after it’s 2008 release.  However, for those who attended the Let Me In panel at San Diego Comic-Con this year we were assured that the re-make stands on it’s own.  Today a new clip from the movie was released and it is essentially a shorter clip of a scene shown at Comic-Con. [youtube]http://www... more.

The teaser trailer for Buried didn’t offer up too many details regarding the plot of the film or just how Ryan Reynolds ends up in a box.  With the new international trailer we are given a little more insight into his predicament in this suspenseful new film from Director Rodrigo Cortes. I don’t know why I am so interested in seeing this film.  I guess it is just the creepy claustrophobic... more.

For us comic nerds the name Frank Miller is held in pretty high regard. His artistic vision has brought us some amazing reads such as the Dark Knight, 300 and Sin City. In recent years we have even been treated to big screen adaptations of 300 and Sin City that were perfect cinematic interpretations of Frank’s art. (This is the part where we all politely block out the whole The Spirit movie d... more.

Dragons and airplanes oh my! Zack Snyder's film production company, Cruel and Unusual Films, have given us a glimpse of what to expect in their upcoming film Sucker Punch. Today they released an image of a dragon going after a World War II B-25 bomber. The tag line for this film is "You Will Be Unprepared". Trust us we are. This film seems to have everything one could ask for or put in a ... more.

The next installment, remake, prequel, sequel what have you, of the Planet of the Apes franchise is in full swing. Several images have appeared online giving us the first glimpses of the apes, albeit behind the scenes. i09 had two images of the ape named Caesar running loose in the streets of San Francisco. Andy Serkis is playing Caesar, so this must be his stunt double in the motion capture su... more.

Our own Steve Radler talked about the closing of the Star Tours ride this past July and during Celebration V in Orlando attendees had their chance to take the “Last Flight to Endor” prior to the closing of the ride. I remember going to Disneyworld in 1992 and a highlight for me was hitting Star Tours. It was that magical pre-prequel time for Star Wars fans and my first trip to the Magic Ki... more.

As the release date for the latest chapter in the HALO game saga nears, fans of the games, movies and common sense once wonder again where is the HALO movie?  Halo Reach is set to hit stores on September 14, 2010.  Gamers will be lining up at midnight to grab this game.  The same folks plus thousands more would be lining up at midnight to get tickets for the midnight showing of a HALO movie, it... more.

Since the time Adidas rolled out it’s imaginative commercial for their upcoming line of Star Wars themed shoes and clothing you knew they would be bringing a new look to all things Star Wars. They are now showing items from their Fall line and, as much as I hate to admit it, there are some pretty cool products in the mix.  Characters represented are Chewbacca, Stormtroopers, Jabba The Hutt, ... more.

The Destroyer of Worlds is back! Now before you run and grab your proton packs (don’t cross those streams), sit back and relax. This version is slightly smaller and much tastier. Presenting Stay Puft Caffeinated Gourmet Marshmallows. That is right folks, it took 25 years to get here, but now you can have your Stay Puft Marshmallow and eat it too. Each box comes with 24 gourmet marshmallow... more.

The Hungarian international poster for Disney Pictures Tron: Legacy has been released,and it is sure to attract some attention. There is a lot of hype for this movie, and fans of the original are hoping it delivers. From what we have seen it the trailers below, it looks very promising. Tron: Legacy is set to hit theaters on December 17, 2010 in 2D, 3D and IMAX 3D. [youtube]http://www.y... more.

Okay, it is no secret that I am anxiously awaiting AMC's The Walking Dead that will premiere this October. The series is based on Robert Kirkman's popular comic book series and is currently confirmed for six episodes. Hopefully the series will be a hit and AMC will commit to even more episodes as the story-line, even if it did not follow the comic exactly, could go on for many seasons. For th... more.

Warhammer 40k was first introduced to the world of miniature gaming in 1987 by Games Workshop. Since then the tabletop miniature battle game has become a worldwide phenomenon. Fans will be happy to know that the first trailer for the first ever feature length Warhammer 40k film has finally been released and it looks promising. The film is being produced by Codex Pictures, along with Good Stor... more.

Bryan Singer recently spoke to Aint it Cool News about several plot points of Xmen: First Class. Singer is one of the producers of the films as well as contributing to the story of the film. Here is what Singer said about the film. The story is a period piece that takes place during the early 1960s, when John F. Kennedy was president. The film will cover how Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr first... more.

Hellboy's Doug Jones is in a new horror, suspense film called Abesntia. The film, written and directed by Mike Flanagan, is due out in theaters in 2011. The plot deals with a woman's missing husband and a tunnel that may be connected to him and a series of disappearances. For the few seconds that you do see Jones in the trailer, well lets just say he can give the word creepy a new definition. ... more.

The latest trailer for Magnolia Pictures upcoming film, Monsters, has been hitting the internet, and it looks to be a very interesting film. Written and directed by Gareth Edwards, Monsters is about an alien invasion that has happened six years ago. A journalist escorts an American tourist through Mexico, which is now an infected zone, in hopes of reaching the American border and safety. The t... more.

I am not sure how I felt about the prospect of an Ant Man film from Marvel Studios.  Granted, Marvel already has my admission money and we all know I am going to see anything from the pages of a comic.  The general buzz is that Hollywood may be seeing itself over saturated with super heroes and I just didn’t know if Ant Man was necessarily the next character I needed to see on the big screen. ... more.

Star Wars fans have a reason to celebrate. The Star Wars saga will be coming to Blu-ray in 2011. On Saturday, August 14th Lucas, while speaking at the Star Wars Celebration V Convention, said "I wish I could say it was coming out this year, but it will come out next year." It is a safe bet that fans will be willing to wait, especially after hearing that there will be new, extensive special feat... more.

Coming soon to an animated future near you, Terminator 3000. Thats right folks, Skynet will be back and working harder than ever to eradicate the human race. Hanover House and Red Bear Entertainment are creating a $70 million 3D animated feature length film. While there is no information regarding the plot, the movie will be based on the characters and story line of the franchise. Hopefully ... more.

The teaser trailer for Skyline was released today. The movie recieved a lot of buzz the recent San Diego Comic-Con and had several spectacular advertisements across some of the cities major hotels. The directors, Colin and Greg Strause, financed this film themselves without the help of any major studio. The movie focuses on a band of survivors who have witnessed an alien force taking over the ... more.

Some of you may remember the really cool 1950’s style trailer for The Empire Strikes Back that circulated the net a while back.  Well a very talented videographer named Ivan Guerrero made it. Mr. Guerrero is back and this time he has made an amazing 1950’s style trailer for The Avengers.  Everyone is excited to see what Joss Whedon will do with Marvel’s heaviest hitters but I doubt anyt... more.

With the upcoming rerelease of Avatar, fans have ben wondering what new footage will be added to the film. James Cameron revealed to Market Saw and MTV exactly what is going to be added. Cameron will be placing an additional 9 minutes into the film and all of it will be CGI. According to a phone interview with Market Saw, these scenes will include more of Grace at the school, a Na’vi counte... more.

ComicBookMovie.com has brought the first image of Green Lantern’s Kilowog to the net.  For those unfamiliar with Green Lantern you may be asking yourself, “What the hell is a Kilowog?” In simplest terms he is the equivalent of a drill sergeant for the Green Lantern Corps.  He is there to whip new Lanterns into shape and through the years has become a fan favorite.  Given the size and l... more.

AMC has been doing an amazing job promoting and growing interest in their upcoming series The Walking Dead.  For most it may appear to be your standard Zombie property but comic fans know the show is based on the comic by Robert Kirkman.  For those who are unfamiliar with the book they should be prepared to be blown away when the show hits the air this October.  Everything we have seen from thi... more.

This past week I have been stumbling upon a very grainy Captain America picture that is really crappy as far as quality goes.  You have to understand that to me this film is one of the most eagerly awaited super hero flicks in the history of eagerly awaited super hero flick. There has been criticism and skepticism over the photo.  I have seen people comment that it is fake, that it isn’t ev... more.

I think what appeals to me about Guillermo Del Toro is he is one of us.  He is just a huge fanboy that is more at home wondering the aisles of the Comic-Con exhibit hall then walking the Hollywood red carpet.  I have been following his work for years and if you haven’t taken the time to watch the Devil’s Backbone or Pan’s Labyrinth you are truly missing out on what makes Del Toro one of my... more.

One of the surprises for me at Comic-Con this year was the propaganda posters for Battle: Los Angeles adorning the Hard Rock. Prior to arriving at Comic-Con I had not even heard of the film. I don’t think we will be running into an Oscar contender here but the movie seems to be right up my alley. The film is based on an alien sighting that took place in Los Angeles in 1942 during which a UF... more.

When you attend the San Diego Comic-Con there are many things you can expect to see.  Incredible displays, celebrities, sneak peaks at upcoming movies and television shows, comic book artists, toy dealers and a group of people that have affectionately become known as the “booth babes”.  No matter how many times you have been rudely bumped into by an overzealous fan, these women always greet ... more.

On October 26, 2010, 20th Century Fox will unleash the deadliest xenomorph in the universe into homes and Blu-ray players. The ALIEN Anthology is finally being released on Blu-ray.  The boxed set will include all four movies in the series as well as tons of bonus material, some that has never been seen before. To celebrate this event, Fox pulled out all the stops at San Diego Comic-Con this y... more.

I don’t know much about Sucker Punch other than the fact it looks like it is jam-packed with imagery and characters to cause even the most callous fanboys head to explode.   Today a new banner ad was released which continues the visual onslaught.  You can see the image full sized by clicking on it. The film is brought to us from Zack Snyder.  Considering the work he has done on 300 and Th... more.

One of the panels that was extremely well received at last weeks Comic-Con was for the new film Let Me In directed by Matt Reeves (Cloverfield). The film stars Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Road) and Chloe Moretz (Kick-Ass) and is based on the novel Let the Right One in by John Ajvide Lindqvist. I have seen some film fans bash the film as it is a remake of a Swedish Film and many have questioned the n... more.

Fans of the last surviving Battlestar may have reason to celebrate. SYFY is working on a ten episode online series that depicts a young William Adama as he enters the first Cylon War. If successful, “Blood and Chrome”, could lead to more episodes. The Chicago tribune reported that the series will be written by Michael Taylor, the Battle star Galactica and Caprica co-executive producer. Th... more.

There are a few things you can count on when you go to the San Diego Comic-Con: thousands of comic book fans, movie fans, insane displays, crazy giveaways and Sideshow Collectibles putting on one hell of a display!  This year they once again proved why they are one of the main attractions on the show floor.   With licenses such as Terminator, Avatar, Star Wars and Lord of the Rings, con attendee... more.

Karl Urban has confirmed his role as Judge Dredd. Urban appeared on a New Zealand movie show and stated, “Yes, it’s true, I am the law”, before continuing on to say how thrilled he is to have the role. One of the annoying things about comic related properties is the stars and studios feel the need to remove the characters mask numerous times throughout the film. I think Raimi’s Spider... more.

The MPPC attended the Green Lantern Panel in Hall H hoping to catch a glimpse of some of the characters in the film. Unfortunately the trailer and footage shown didn’t really give us much to go on. I was looking forward to seeing that horrific CGI disaster of a Green Lantern suit on screen to see if it translated better. I also really wanted to see a little of Mark Strong as Sinestro. That... more.

As any Comic Con attendee knows you don't miss out on hall 'H', and as expected it did not disappoint. This is a massive room that holds a few thousand people and it filled up quick. For the first time in 4 years of attendance and we had great seating courtesy of Comic Con Public Realtions. The show began with the Warner Brothers panel. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows trailer was the first... more.

This year at San Diego Comic Con, fans of toys, movies and comics were treated to some intense eye candy.  On the floor one could see a screen used, refurbished Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters, the Battle of Hoth realized with the Hasbro Star Wars toy line, the light cycle from Tron, Stan Winston Studios, the latest Aliens and Predators statues and helmets from Sideshow and so much more.  It is almost ... more.

Marvel is distributing promotional posters for both Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger.  They feature concept art from the films that both capture the feel of both characters extremely well. It is great to see Captain America decked out and fighting side by side with American soldiers in war torn Europe.  Even in the overtly PC world we live in where Spielberg turns guns into radios an... more.

This year marks the first time the MPPC has set a table for the San Diego Comic Con.  It took us three years, but we made it!  So far, the convention and table have exceeded all of our expectations.  For those who could not make it this year, we thought you might like to see what the table looks like.  If you are at the con, please stop by and say hi!  Ask us about our daily prop give aways, ... more.

The tellers at Chase Bank in Setauket, New York experienced the power of the force early this morning when a man dressed as Darth Vader robbed the bank at gunpoint.  After taking what cash the teller had, the robber made his escape through the bank's parking lot.  This evil impostor is still at large and anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-TIPS.  I think NBC summed it up best with th... more.

The Motion Picture Prop Company arrived in San Diego on Tuesday to prepare for the madness that is San Diego Comic-Con.   Again, the studios and companies have pulled out all the stops to impress the fans. If you are a fan of movie props and wardrobe you will not be disappointed.  There is plenty of eye candy to keep you drooling.  It was great that there is a booth dedicated to the memory of... more.

At this year's San Diego Comic-Con, the Motion Picture Prop Company will set up shop for the first time.  We will be located in the fan table section on the Mezzanine level, booth MZ08.  Please make sure you stop by and say hello to the staff that will be present throughout the Con. Additionally, we will have a limited number of the Motion Picture Prop Company T-Shirts to give out each day.  T... more.

Entertainment Weekly is giving fans their first look at Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern on the cover of their Comic-Con preview issue. I am not really impressed by what we see but will hold off judgment of the costume until we get to see it in motion on screen. Until that time, I prefer the generic gray motion-capture suit. Hopefully we can get a better idea of the costume and film after next we... more.

Well, there is good and bad to this quick story. First off all it was announced today that Thor would be swinging his hammer in 3D. We are indifferent to it all at this point. Maybe the 3D craze has just numbed us. Now the good new! Check out the sweet photo released today that gives us an AMAZING look at Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, and Tom Hiddleston as Loki. Make sure y... more.

Hero Initiative is a non-profit organization that raises money to help comic book creators in need. They have provided medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and even paved the way for creators to get back into the industry. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="239" caption="Tom DeSanto is ready to meet ya bub"][/caption] As part of their fund raising efforts they are off... more.

Yesterday we published a statement made by Marvel’s Kevin Feige that did not paint Edward Norton in a positive light. It basically stated he would not be part of The Avengers as he did not play well with others and made it sound like he would not be a good fit with the ensemble cast of characters.  Well, today Edward Norton’s Managere, Brian Swardstrom of WME, issued a counter statement that... more.

The Net was buzzing all day with rumors that Edward Norton would not be reprising his role as Bruce Banner/The Hulk in the upcoming Avengers movie. That rumor now has confirmation via Marvel Studios President of Production Kevin Feige through HitFix. Feige stated, “We have made the decision to not bring Ed Norton back to portray the title role of Bruce Banner in the Avengers. Our decision is d... more.

As many of you know, Transformers 3 is filming in Chicago and Milwaukee this week. I tried to recruit my mom who lives in Milwaukee to infiltrate the set and get us behind the scenes footage, but alas, she was tackled down by Bay’s goon squad. Her punishment for getting caught? They made her watch Transformers 2 again. Oh the humanity. As the action continues in and around Chicago, onlooker... more.

When watching the fake trailers in 2007’s Grindhouse brought to us by Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez, fans could only dream to see the bizarre exploitation films imagined in the short spots brought to the big screen.  On 3 September those dreams will come true when Machete hits the big screen. The film stars veteran character actor Danny Trejo as the title character and has one of the ... more.

On August 14th, 2010, the Star Tours shuttle will be leaving Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida on its final trip to Endor.  The ride will be closing down after twenty-one years for an overhaul and redesign.  The event coincides with the Star Wars Celebration V convention that is taking place also in Orlando, Florida from August 12 through the 15th. The ride has been a major attra... more.

Until its release on December 17th, 2010, it appears that the Tron Legacy marketing machine will be in full swing. It has already been reported widely on the net that Tron Legacy banners have dotted the lampposts of the Gaslamp Quarter in preparation of San Diego Comic-Con. Until its release, we here at The MPPC are prepared to soak up as much of the eye candy goodness they care to throw at us.�... more.

X-Men: First Class has definitely entrenched itself as the industry leader in casting rumors and speculation over the past couple of months.  In the mix of speculation we have some members of the team confirmed such as James McAvoy as Professor X, Alice Eve as Emma Frost, and Michael Fassbender as Magneto. The most recent casting rumor has Cyclops in its sights.  You may remember the casting bu... more.

Avatar is coming back to the box office this August and bringing over eight minutes of additional Footage with it.  On August 27th the film will be re-released in Digital 3D theaters and Imax 3D. Noticeably missing is the standard 2D version which makes sense when one of the reasons the film is set for re-release is the fact that 3D capable theaters have exploded in numbers and they want to brin... more.

Okay, I guess the producers of the new Conan movie are not sitting on their hands waiting for Comic-Con to make their big reveal. Yet another picture of Jason Momoa as Conan has hit the web. Like I said before, I really like Momoa in Stargate Atlantis.   Despite wanting to hate his character on the show, Momoa really won me over.  He had an effective presence and charm on the small screen an... more.

Milla Jovovich recently twittered her wardrobe test  for  The Three Musketeers.  All images are courtesy of Milla, so please check out her Twitter page as well for more pictures.   The film is currently in production and being directed by Paul W.S. Anderson.  Her captions for the images are below as well. Thanks for sharing, Milla. Here's the canvas sample 4 the dress! Incredible right?! Th... more.

Anyone who has been following news on The Hobbit knows that it has been plagued with delays due to the financial problems at MGM. As a matter of fact, it was announced this week that MGM would be requesting it’s sixth debt extension on the almost four billion dollars owed. We have already lost Guillermo Del Toro as a director and it appears that we may also lose Gandalf. Bleeding Cool reporte... more.

We posted the first official pic of Jason Momoa as Conan in late June to some very mixed reviews. It was tough to make an assessment of the character when the image looked like a rejected romance novel cover. I mean who really wants Fabio as their destroyer? Today an action shot of Momoa as Conan hit the web. It is still tough to make a good assessment of the feature from one picture, but I ... more.

We previously highlighted the character featurettes of Noland and Cuchillo here on The MPPC.  Certainly we would eventually see featurettes on all the main characters but then there was a lull in their release and I figured they must have gotten bored or gave up on the idea. However, now comes the featurette on Hanzo played by Louis Ozawa Changchien.  Most like the previous features, it focuses... more.

Thank goodness that Sony has made their selection for the new Spider-Man official.  I for one was beyond sick of the constant casting rumors and I now can put them aside  since Andrew Garfield has been chosen for the tights.  The young Brit actor may not be a household name but I am sure he will be thanks to this role. I have never seen anything with Garfield in it so I can’t comment.  The ... more.

BioShock Producer Gore Verbinski recently spoke to IGN and gave both good and bad news about the movie's production.  To pull the band-aid off quickly, the bad news is he says the film is a “long way” from arriving. However, he goes on to give the reasons for the delays and it is exactly the sort of reasons the fanboys should rejoice over.  Verbinski said the film needs to be R-Rated, and t... more.

Let Me In is a remake of a 2008 Swedish film entitled "Let the Right One In" that was based on a book by the same name.  The international trailer was released today and it looks like it may be a keeper. The story for the movie focuses on a 12-year-old boy who becomes friends with a vampire child played by Chloe Moretz.  The book and original film deals with the dark side of humanity and the to... more.

Over the past couple of months I have heard from several friends who were disappointed that they could not attend San Diego Comic-Con because they were too complacent when it came to ordering their badges. This year the 4-Day memberships sold out in record time leaving procrastinators kicking the dirt while hanging their shameful heads low. However, Comic-Con has put a limited number of returned... more.

He may not be a household name to most moviegoers but genre film lovers definitely know the name Andy Serkis.  He brought the character of Gollum to life in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and also provided motion capture for the big ape himself in Peter Jackson’s King Kong. Well, it was announced today on Twitter of all places that Serkis will be getting his ape on again as the lead ape in the ... more.

It seems that X-Men: First Class is going to be the casting rumor forerunner for some time.  In the past months we have seen rumors come and go and a few confirmations along the way. Just this past week it was confirmed that Michael Fassbender would definitely be Magneto to James McAvoy’s Professor X.  I think Fassbender is a good actor and it will be nice for him to get another comic propert... more.

USA Today is providing Harry Potter fans around the world with something to stare at for the next few hours.  This morning they posted new screen shots from the latest Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows trailer.  The trailer is set to make its online debut shortly after 4pm (PST) on Monday, June 28th.  Part one of the Deathly Hallows, the next installment of the Harry Potter series is set to... more.

It was recently leaked by tomshardware.com that Sam Raimi and Robert Rodat are collaborating on a custom treatment for World Of Warcraft. He said it would not be the typical player sucked into the virtual realm of his character film. It’ll be an backdrop on the scale of Lord of the Rings. He was then asked about the angle of the story. "We're still working on the story right now, and we've got ... more.

Anyone who reads the MPPC on a consistent basis knows that I am beyond psyched about the upcoming AMC original show based on the comic book The Walking Dead. First of all, the book is just an amazing read and one of the best comics in recent years. Secondly, it is zombies. I don’t know why I have the weakness, but I loves me the hell out of some zombies. The Walking Dead is set to premiere ... more.

I have never read the Warren Ellis Comic Red that was released in 2003 so I don’t know how faithful the movie is to the source material. I do know that the film has a lighter take on the material than the comic. Watching the trailer it is apparent that there are plenty of laughs to be had between the action. However, I enjoy it when a film is made from a comic book that does not fit the tradi... more.

I loved the first Predator movie but I was not on board for the sequel or the whole AvP thing. Everything I have seen for the new film produced by fan fave Robert Rodriguez has me excited to see the latest incarnation. The cast looks perfectly assembled and even though I would not have thought of Adrien Brody as an action star, from what I have seen it shows he has the chops to pull it off. The... more.

We've previously shown some other phtotos from the new Conan film that can be seen here and here, however they were blurry images  taken covertly and posted on the web. We now see our first clear image of Jason Momoa. Something about Conan giving us a look over his shoulder with his long flowing hair slightly messed up looks more like something from the cover a romance novel then a scene from a... more.

I think everyone is a little apprehensive about this one.  Something about Seth Rogan just doesn’t say super hero.  If in the comic books if the Green Hornet was an overweight joke making stoner, I think he would be perfect for the film. I have not heard a single positive comment about the film.  Unfortunately everyone seems set on seeing it fail.  I don’t want to see it fail though.  I ... more.

I love the Lord of the Rings trilogy and am really looking forward to seeing The Hobbit when it’s completed but I am so sick and tired of the financial drama accompanying the production. First it was MGM’s financial woes that delayed production and eventually led to the removal of fan-favorite Guillermo Del Toro as the film's director.  After his departure from the film, we had a non-stop on... more.

Comic readers know that the Marvel Universe is huge and filled with characters of which the casual fan or moviegoers would have no clue.  Back in April we told you a rumored plan for Marvel Entertainment to introduce lesser-known characters in smaller budget, 20-30 million dollar, feature films.  At that time it was rumored that such characters as Black Panther, Doctor Strange, and even Luke Cag... more.