The Buzz: Ben Affleck, Joss Whedon, James Cameron, and More! Dan Koelsch, August 24, 2013 The Buzz is a feature in which we round up the most-buzzed-about movie/TV stories of the week. Why go through pages of blogs just to find out what everyone is talking about? We’ve got it all right here. Ben Affleck Cast as Batman The biggest news of the week by far was the announcement that Ben Affleck has been cast as Batman/Bruce Wayne in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel. After weeks of speculation on who would play The Dark Knight in the team up film, this news was from left field. Everyone was surprised, and many were outraged. Criticisms of Affleck include him not having the acting range, not being serious enough, and not being an action star. The irony is that Michael Keaton got similar reactions when he was announced as the new Caped Crusader, and now everyone loves his portrayal. Warner Bros. didn’t choose lightly, as Affleck had been in talks for the role for months. After a bumpy career as a leading man, Affleck reinvented himself as an award-winning director. This multi-picture deal could pave the way for him to direct future Batman movies or even the Justice League movie, as was once rumored.Joss Whedon Has A Problem With Star Wars This might be the biggest non-news of the week, but it sure has gotten people talking. Joss Whedon was talking about sequels to EW, and while he had praise for Star Wars’ sequel The Empire Strikes Back, he also criticized its ending: “It’s not an ending. It’s a Come Back Next Week, or in three years. And that upsets me. I go to movies expecting to have a whole experience. If I want a movie that doesn’t end I’ll go to a French movie. That’s a betrayal of trust to me. A movie has to be complete within itself, it can’t just build off the first one or play variations.” He went on to say it was more of an episode than a movie, which is interesting since it is called Episode V. This statement has of course criticism from nerds everywhere, especially coming from a nerd god like Whedon. What do you think about what he said?James Cameron Thinks Everything Will Be 3D As we’ve mentioned before, it seems like whenever James Cameron says anything, people have a reaction. It makes some sense, since he is the writer and director of the two biggest films of all time, Titanic and Avatar. This week, he told the BBC (via First Showing), “For me it’s absolutely inevitable that entertainment will be 3D, it’ll all be 3D eventually, because that’s how we see the world. When it’s correct and convenient for us, we pre-select for that as the premium experience.” I’m not a fan of 3D myself, as I don’t think it adds much to the viewing experience. However, if the technology and artistry continues to improve and we can ditch the glasses, I might have to agree with Cameron. Other Headlines– Mark Millar Thinks ‘Fantastic Four’ & ‘X-Men’ Need to Share Universe – Bradley Cooper to Voice Rocket Raccoon in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ – J.J. Abrams Filming ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ on 35mm with Dan MindelDid we miss any stories that got you buzzing this week? Let us know in the comments below. Features The Buzz Batman/Superman movieBen AffleckJames CameronMan of SteelStar Wars
Trailers Weekly: “Green Lantern”, “Colombiana”, “Conan the Barbarian”, “Page One”, and “Retreat” May 7, 2011May 7, 2011 Trailers Weekly is a feature in which we bring you the most popular and talked about trailers of the week. Sharing trailers is a classic viral practice, and trailers are still the most mainstream way for people to learn about movies. It’s the first weekend of May which means… Read More
‘Terminator Genisys’ Super Bowl Commercial: New Threat, Same Ol’ Terminator February 1, 2015February 1, 2015The latest spot for Terminator Genisys aired on the Superbowl. The very quick glimpses only offer a tease of the semi-reboot to the franchise. Of course since most of the footage seen in this spot is only from the trailer, there isn’t a whole lot to look at. But look… Read More
Viral Video Round Up: My Idiot Brother, Jennifer Aniston Naked, Twilight, Spike Jonze, And More! August 14, 2011October 18, 2011The Internet is full of videos related to movies, whether they be fan made, studio made, or somewhere in between. We regularly bring you the best, most interesting, or just plain weirdest, and today we do it again. Check out the latest viral videos after the break.Pages: 1 2 Read More