In a surprise move, NBC has jettisoned Heroes writers/co-executive producers Jesse Alexander and Jeph Loeb. The news comes as the show struggles in its third season, as viewers tire of its convoluted plotlines. Ratings are down on average 18 per cent this season.
Rather than be seen as a positive move, Loeb’s departure in particular has […]
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NBC sacks Heroes creative team as ratings tank
November 4th, 2008 · No Comments
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No masterplan for The Avengers admits Iron Man director, Hulk’s future unclear
September 16th, 2008 · No Comments
It looks like Marvel still isn’t sure how to develop The Hulk for the big-screen, and there seems no consensus on the development of an Avengers franchise. While The Incredible Hulk didn’t exactly flop, it looks like the jury is still out on future projects.
Talking on MTV, star Edward Norton said: “The minds of Marvel […]
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Incredible Hulk to debut as a three-disc DVD SE
August 14th, 2008 · No Comments
The upcoming DVD release of Louis Leterrier’s The Incredible Hulk intends to make rival superhero movies green this year. Universal Pictures has confirmed that the modest box-office hit will be available in both a single and a more generous three-disc configuration, as well as on Blu-ray.
Content specifications haven’t been announced yet, although one guess might […]
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Indiana Jones 4 Blu-ray details announced
August 13th, 2008 · No Comments
Indiana Jones will make his debut on Blu-ray on October 14. Paramount has confirmed the date for the release of the fourth adventure, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The movie, which caused consternation amongst Japanese audiences with its ‘Atomic fridge’ sequence, will appear as a single and two disc DVD, as […]
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Dr Who beats Battlestar Galactica and Torchwood at 2008 Hugo Awards
August 12th, 2008 · Comments Off
Much loved Dr Who episode Blink has taken a key SF award at the 66th World Science Fiction Convention, beating out Battlestar Galactica’s Razor Movie and the Torchwood episode Captain Jack Harkness.
The 2008 Hugo awards were announced at the event, and saw Steven Moffat and episode director Hettie Macdonald winning the Hugo for Best […]
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