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New “Anchorman 2” Trailer Promises Lots of Fun

In March this year, Ron Burgundy (as played by Will Ferrell) made a special appearance on Conan O'Brien to confirm that “Anchorman 2” was in the making and would be coming out sometime in 2013. A new teaser trailer has been released, promising a lot of fun but revealing nothing of what said fun mig...

22 May 2012
08:42 GMT

“Skyfall” Teaser Trailer Is Here

As promised just a few days ago, the first teaser trailer for the upcoming James Bond movie, “Skyfall,” is here. You can check it out in full above. Were one to sum it up, though that would take some of the pleasure of seeing it, it's action-packed, insane James Bond-ery of the kind we've neve...

21 May 2012
04:19 GMT

First Photos of Liam Neeson in “Taken 2”

With “Taken,” which came out in 2008, Liam Neeson consolidated his reputation as a successful action star, proving that age has nothing to do with being one. A sequel is now in the works and the first pictures from it are out. As fans must know, the original “Taken” saw Neeson as a retired s...

19 May 2012
06:31 GMT

“Frank Miller's Sin City: A Dame to Kill For” Gets Release Date

Many years after “Sin City,” Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller are returning to the universe they created: the sequel “Frank Miller's Sin City: A Dame to Kill For” is now in production. A release date has also been announced. On October 4, 2013, the sequel arrived in theaters in 3D, a p...

18 May 2012
07:08 GMT

Saints Row 4 Coming to PC, PS3, and Xbox 360, According to Dev CV

The resume of a developer from Saints Row studio Volition has mentioned that the upcoming Saints Row 4 would be launched for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms, thereby confirming that the studio won’t wait for next generation consoles like the PlayStation 4 or Xbox 720 before unleashing its next big ...

17 May 2012
19:41 GMT

“The Avengers 2” Is Official

It must come as no surprise, but Marvel and Disney will soon start working on a sequel to “The Avengers,” as a studio executive has officially confirmed for Deadline. The film, which reunites some of the most popular superheroes from the Marvel universe, premiered in the US and many other territories on...

9 May 2012
09:27 GMT

Mel Gibson Lands Role in Robert Rodriguez's “Machete Kills”

Robert Rodriguez is now casting for “Machete Kills,” the sequel to the feature film “Machete,” starring none other than Danny Trejo and, according to the latest reports, Mel Gibson is in the running for a part. That the director had Gibson's name on a wishlist for future collaborations ...

25 April 2012
04:10 GMT

New Trailer for “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” Is Action Packed, Insane

The first trailers for “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” the sequel to the 2009 release, placed a lot of emphasis on humor and how buff guys like The Rock and Bruce Willis could still deliver killer one-liners. That no longer applies to the latest trailer now out, which, as usual, you can see in full in the vide...

24 April 2012
11:44 GMT

International Trailer for “The Bourne Legacy” Is Here

Considering the hype that the announcement that a forth Bourne film would be made without leading man Matt Damon and, to cap it all off, without the character of Jason Bourne, producers sure are ungenerous with details about “Legacy.” A new international trailer for “The Bourne Legacy” has ju...

20 April 2012
05:47 GMT

“Silent Hill: Revelation 3D” Picked Up for October Release

If you think this year's Halloween won't feel the same without an installment of the “Saw” franchise, which ended in 2010, no need to worry. “Silent Hill: Revelation 3D” has been picked up for US distribution and, hopefully, it will be able to fill the gap. “Revelation” ...

20 April 2012
04:01 GMT

20 Percent of Planned Content for Darksiders II Cut by Developers

Video game developer Vigil Games says that it has cut the content included in the upcoming Darksiders II by about 20 percent because the team had more ideas than it could actually develop. The developers say that much of the cut content never made it past the prototype stage and might have felt out of a place in a f...

18 April 2012
10:21 GMT

“Sin City” Sequel “A Dame to Kill For” Confirmed

The wait is finally over: the long overdue sequel to the 2005 “Sin City” has been officially confirmed. “Frank Miller's Sin City: A Dame to Kill For” will see Miller work again with Robert Rodriguez on what they promise will be an unprecedented, “ferocious” film experience. As...

13 April 2012
04:14 GMT

Eidos Montreal Says Complexity Can Replace New Intellectual Property

A lot of players are mourning the current trend of the video game industry that emphasizes the development of sequels and remakes over the creation of new intellectual property, but at least one major developer sees it as crucial to the future of big publishers. Shephane D’Astous, who is the general manager of...

11 April 2012
15:01 GMT

Director Not Returning for “Hunger Games” Sequel

“The Hunger Games” is confirming early reports that it's poised to make a killing at the box office. Because of the phenomenal success, speculation on a sequel has already begun. One thing is a given: director Gary Ross won't be back at the helm. The first film, which still sits atop of the US ...

11 April 2012
07:18 GMT

Arnold Schwarzenegger Hated “Terminator: Salvation”

Fans and critics hated the fourth “Terminator” film, “Salvation,” and so did Arnold Schwarzenegger, as he makes it very clear in a recent interview with Collider, in which he brands it “awful.” Released in 2009 and facing the incredible task of pleasing both diehard fans and newco...

9 April 2012
07:34 GMT

“Step Up 4” Trailer: From Performance Art to Protest Art

“Step Up 3D” might have been one of the worst films ever made but, speaking strictly of the dancing and the 3D used, it was one of the most impressive releases ever. A fourth will be out this summer, called “Step Up Revolution.” The “Step Up” franchise has long ceased to make even...

31 March 2012
04:59 GMT

Shadows of the Damned Sequel Is a Possibility, Composer Admits

A new Shadows of the Damned game may arrive from developer Grasshopper Manufacture, as even if the original title recorded low sales, composer Akira Yamaoka is confident that there’s demand for a new experience. Shadows of the Damned arrived from Grasshopper Manufacture last year, being masterminded by famous ...

23 March 2012
03:38 GMT

“Wrath of the Titans” Featurette: Meet the Chimera

Because “Clash of the Titans” was considered a disappointment in so many regards, its sequel, “Wrath of the Titans” plans to make it up to fans by stringing along some of the most fierce, deadliest creatures ever imagined by the human mind. A new featurette for the film has been released and...

21 March 2012
11:49 GMT

First Teaser Poster for “Wolverine” Leaks Online

The “Wolverine” sequel fans have been waiting for for so long is still more than a year away, but here's something to make the wait more bearable: the first teaser poster for the film has leaked online. Click on the image above to see it. The photo, uncovered by ScreenRant, could be the first one...

21 March 2012
11:24 GMT

Disney Admits to “John Carter” Loss: $200 Million (€151.1 Million)

“John Carter” has been deemed a flop by critics because of its overinflated budget and its box office gross shortly after release. Now, Disney too is rushing to call it just that, saying it will translate into a $200 million (€151.1 million) loss at the end of the quarter. As we also noted last we...

20 March 2012
05:30 GMT

Fans Campaign for “John Carter” Sequel

Disney's latest sci-fi movie, “John Carter,” is yet to prove itself at the box office, but fans are already asking for a sequel. A campaign is underway to get the movie studio to finance a sequel. “John Carter” is based on the popular character from “A Princess of Mars” by Edg...

16 March 2012
07:47 GMT

“Green Hornet” Sequel Isn't Happening

“Green Hornet” wasn't exactly a critical hit, but it did fare decently at the box office. If you're one of those who’ve seen it and were hoping for a sequel, it's time to come to terms with the idea that it won't happen anytime soon. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter about hi...

14 March 2012
03:33 GMT

“TRON: Legacy” Sequel Probably Coming in 2014

Disney's 2010 “TRON: Legacy,” the sequel to the 1982 release “Tron,” might not have been a critical hit, but it made the studio a fortune, which means fans loved it. A sequel is in the works, actor Bruce Boxleitner says. Boxleitner starred in both “Tron” films, but his role ...

13 March 2012
09:13 GMT

From Software Plans Spiritual Sequel for Dark Souls

Despite the fact that Dark Souls is not actually a sequel to Demon’s Souls the development team at From Software is keen on creating more video games that tap the same rich vein of dark fantasy and rely on difficult but satisfying mechanics.Masanori Takeuchi, who is the research and development leader at From S...

10 March 2012
02:37 GMT

Journey Developers Reject Sequel or DLC

Journey has been finally released on the PlayStation Network and the developers who have worked on the game at thatgamecompany says that they have no plans to deliver downloadable content for the game and that the entire concept makes a concept impossible. Jenova Chen, who is the creative director and one of the co-...

7 March 2012
21:21 GMT

“Ice Age: Continental Drift” Trailer: This Is How It Begins

It's here: a new trailer for “Ice Age” has arrived. The time-enduring franchise has new talent on board and a new story to introduce kids and their parents too, come this summer. You can see the trailer for “Ice Age: Continental Drift” above. The characters we've all come to know and...

6 March 2012
09:27 GMT

New “Men in Black 3” Trailer Brings Plenty of Aliens

The third “Men in Black” film was a risk that Will Smith has agreed to take, from the moment he decided a sequel was necessary to the day when it went into production without a finished script. By the looks of the new trailer released, it was most likely a risk worth taking. Scheduled for release on Ma...

6 March 2012
04:46 GMT

Lady Gaga Will Make Cameo in “Men in Black 3,” Says Will Smith

Some time ago, word had it that Lady Gaga would be making her acting debut in an Amy Winehouse biopic. Turns out her first acting role will be in the upcoming “Men in Black 3.” The film, which will see Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones reprise their roles as the Men in Black, is scheduled for theatrical rel...

1 March 2012
09:35 GMT

“Piranha 3DD” Trailer Is Here

Back in 2010, one exploitation movie made audiences go head over heels with it: “Piranha 3D” was so bad that it was insanely entertaining. A sequel is coming out this year and you can see a first trailer above. “Piranha 3DD” promises “double the terror, double the Ds.” In other wor...

1 March 2012
08:13 GMT

Just Cause Developer Plans Three New Announcements Before Summer 2012

Avalanche, the development team that has worked on Just Cause 2 and the more recent Renegade Ops, has announced that it plans to make three big new video game announcements before the end of summer. The reveals will be linked to important video game series and will include the publishers that Avalanche will work wit...

29 February 2012
12:11 GMT

Second “Wrath of the Titans” Trailer: Check Out All the Monsters

We'll admit it: the first trailer of “Wrath of the Titans,” the sequel to “Clash of the Titans,” didn't really convince us that this was something worthy of our time. The second trailer makes it all better, though. Granted, we were going to see the movie either way, simply because it...

24 February 2012
07:54 GMT

Main Cast Not Returning To “Transformers 4,” Says Josh Duhamel

Michael Bay is coming back to the “Transformers” franchise and will direct another installment, scheduled for release in the summer of 2014. As Josh Duhamel puts it, Bay might be the only one returning to the series. Since “Transformers” was too successful to end, confirmation that a fourth ...

17 February 2012
05:42 GMT

Jean Claude Van Damme Rocks Funny Facial Hair for “Welcome to the Jungle”

It's not common for people to laugh when they see photos of Jean Claude Van Damme, but this is probably the first effect a new set of pics of the star on set will have on you. Click on the image above to enlarge. The bronzed guy rocking the funny looking 'stache and matching sideburns is, of course, JCVD. I...

16 February 2012
06:14 GMT

Double Fine Kickstarter Success Inspires Other Developers

Video game developer Double Fine has managed to gather more than 1 million dollars (about 755,000 Euro) in a little over 24 hours for an adventure game project using the Kickstarter crowd funding website and it seems that other developers might be interested in using the same route to finance their own ideas. Speaki...

14 February 2012
15:11 GMT

Incoming 2012: Resident Evil 6

What we know: Resident Evil 6 is set to be the latest game in the long running series developed by Capcom and the third Resident Evil title of the current year, after Revelations and Operation Raccoon City. As opposed to the not so popular Resident Evil 5, this new one promises to deliver a better balance between t...

13 February 2012
16:41 GMT

New Medal of Honor Game to Be Unveiled on March 6

A new Medal of Honor game is set to be unveiled next month, as Electronic Arts has just sent out invitations to media members, asking them to save the date of March 6. The Medal of Honor series has been around for quite some time, yet it failed to reach the popularity of Activision’s Call of Duty series. The f...

7 February 2012
12:31 GMT

"To Be Continued" Final Fantasy XIII-2 Message Doesn’t Point to New Sequel

The developers working on the Japanese role-playing game Final Fantasy XIII-2 have said that a cryptic message that players get when finishing the main story of the title is not a sign that they are working on yet another sequel set in the same game universe. Game Director Motomu Toriyama, who works on the game for ...

6 February 2012
04:31 GMT

Super Bowl Ad for “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” Brings the Big Guns

The Super Bowl trailer for the upcoming “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” has just dropped – and let's just say it's as action-packed as the two clips released before it. You can see it in full above. However, unlike the previously released footage from the sequel, this one focuses more on Dwayne &l...

2 February 2012
09:28 GMT

'Hangover' Stars Ask Triple the Salary for Third Film

What was meant to be a decent-budget comedy turned out to be an unexpected hit when it was released in 2009. These days, it's OK to speak of “The Hangover” as of a franchise – so Warner Bros. will have to pay big money to bring a third installment to the big screen. Released in 2010, “T...

27 January 2012
10:42 GMT

New 'Dark Knight Rises' Villain Revealed

While it's to be expected for filmmakers to strive to keep details of their upcoming projects under wraps, Chris Nolan is known for being more secretive than most. This probably means he's not too happy about the spoiler one of his stars offered to the press on a silver platter. “The Dark Knight Rises...

24 January 2012
04:40 GMT

Zumba Fitness Franchise Gets to 6 Million Units Sold

Video game publisher Majesco has announced that the Zumba Fitness franchise has become the fastest selling product in the catalog of the company, with the two released games now over 6 million units in sales.Jesse Sutton, who is the Chief Executive Officer at Majesco, has stated in a financial results document that t...

19 January 2012
10:35 GMT

'Twilight' Saga Doesn't End with 'Breaking Dawn Part 2'

Twi-hards must be in heaven right now. Lionsgate has finally completed the deal to acquire Summit Entertainment, the studio behind the massively successful “The Twilight Saga,” and, according to the Lionsgate CEO, the fat lady won't sing at the end of “Breaking Dawn Part 2.”Fans must alre...

16 January 2012
09:33 GMT

'Avatar 2' Already Delayed by 2 Years

After breaking all the records ever in the history of cinematography with “Avatar,” James Cameron finally broke the good news to fans: there would actually be two more movies, in 2014 and 2015. The famous director seems to have had a change of heart. Though the official release date for the two sequels is...

13 January 2012
06:55 GMT

Black Ops 2 Domain Name Secured by Activision, Prompts New Sequel Rumors

Activision has just secured the rights to the blackops2.com domain name, fueling rumors that a Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 could be in the works. Before the massively successful Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 shooter that was released last year, the previous installment in the series, Call of Duty: Black Ops, reigned s...

11 January 2012
16:21 GMT

Universal Working on 'Bruce Almighty' Sequel for Jim Carrey

“Evan Almighty,” a spinoff on Jim Carrey's blockbuster “Bruce Almighty,” was one of the biggest flops of all times but that's not stopping Universal from giving the idea another spin. A direct sequel is now in the works. “Bruce,” released in 2003, was one of the last film...

10 January 2012
08:26 GMT

Preview of Disney's 'Tangled Ever After'

On January 13, 2012, Disney will premiere “Beauty and the Beast” in 3D. As a special treat to fans, each screening will be preceded by a short film called “Tangled Ever After,” a preview of which you can see above. As if mention still must be made, “Tangled Ever After” is Disney�...

7 January 2012
07:07 GMT

Ghost Rider Rides Again in New Trailer

As the release date for “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance” is drawing near, we're being treated to a new trailer for it, meant to convince us to check it out in theaters when it's out. See it above in full. The sequel to the critically panned “Ghost Rider,” which came out years ag...

7 January 2012
06:26 GMT

Release Date for 'Paranormal Activity 4' Set for October

The first “Paranormal Activity” film was the biggest sleeper of 2009, so it's no wonder Paramount Pictures capitalized on that in a flash with a sequel. A fourth is now on the way.Earlier this week, we informed you that the studio had confirmed the fourth installment – including a release date...

6 January 2012
08:18 GMT

Bastion Developer Isn’t Working on Sequel, Will Self-Publish Next Game

Supergiant Games, the developer of indie hit Bastion, has confirmed that it’s not currently working on the sequel to the successful game.Bastion impressed legions of gamers from all around the world on the Xbox 360 and PC platforms, managing to sell since its release last summer over 500,000 units, as we heard ...

5 January 2012
14:31 GMT

Sony Still Set on Making 'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' Sequel

One of the biggest and most anticipated films of late 2011 was “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” directed by David Fincher and starring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara. A sequel is still in the pipeline, despite the disappointing box office performance. Most critics loved the film, which is based on the Swe...

3 January 2012
10:46 GMT


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