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10 Classic Sci-Fi Performances Snubbed by the Oscars

Galaxy Quest (1/9) Movie CLIP - How Did I Come to This? (1999) HDGalaxy Quest is a cult favorite now, but this sci-fi comedy didn’t connect with audiences initially—which is maybe why Rickman’s hilariously droll performance as a Shakespearean actor mortified by his nerdy fame (complete with catchphrase) didn’t grab Oscar by... ahem... Grabthar’s Hammer. Galaxy Quest (1/9) Movie CLIP - How Did I Come to This? (1999) HDGalaxy Quest is a cult favorite now, but this sci-fi comedy didn’t connect with audiences…

Tom Wilkinson, Beloved Character Actor, Passes Away at Age 75

British actor Tom Wilkinson died on Saturday. He was 75, and per the Hollywood Reporter, his family say his death was at home and “sudden.”Read more... British actor Tom Wilkinson died on Saturday. He was 75, and per the Hollywood Reporter, his family say his death was at home and “sudden.”Read more... FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Techno Blender is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is…

Year in Review: io9 Staff Picks

There have been so many words written about the expanse of genre here at io9, and 2023 was a wildcard of a year for entertainment (including Marvel Studios, Star Wars, DC Studios, and Max), theme parks, and games. We covered a lot of ground, from union-strong solidarity during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes to…Read more... There have been so many words written about the expanse of genre here at io9, and 2023 was a wildcard of a year for entertainment (including Marvel Studios, Star Wars, DC Studios, and Max), theme…

James Cameron’s The Abyss Getting 4K Theatrical Release

A year ago, James Cameron was everywhere ahead of Avatar: The Way of Water. Then came the Titanic 25th anniversary re-release, followed by Cameron’s name inevitably popping up alongside the growing cultural interest in AI. Avatar 3's not due until next year, but don’t you dare think Cameron will be out of sight for that long. Next month, he’s bringing The Abyss: Special Edition to theaters.Are Fans Tired of Marvel and DC? Superhero Fatigue at NYCC 2023The 4K upgrade to the 1989 film—which just screened at Beyond Fest in…

DC Comics Documentary to Explore Its History and Its Future

HBO has always made amazing documentaries, whether for broadcast TV or its streaming service, Max. So there’s every reason to be excited about Superpowered: The DC Story even before I tell you that Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Mark Catalena co-directed the three-part series, which will explore the comics publisher through its 85+ years of history with a truly stunning array of comics writers, artists, and luminaries, as well as its live-action stars, directors, and producers…

Superman Legacy Casting Narrows Down For Clark and Lois

Director Travis Knight teases Laika’s epic battles for its adaptation of Wildwood. Get a look at the French remake of One Cut of the Dead. Plus, what’s coming on Riverdale, and What We Do In the Shadows sets its season 5 premiere date. To me, my spoilers!What Does James Gunn Want from His Superman Movie? | io9 InterviewSuperman LegacyDeadline reports that casting for the lead roles of Clark Kent and Lois Lane has narrowed down to at least 3 potential candidates for each role ahead of more screen tests this month.  

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken Trailer From DreamWorks Animation

Disney’s much-anticipated Little Mermaid live-action remake is out this week, which makes the timing of DreamWorks’ new trailer for Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken—which features “evil mermaids,” as well as the perils of high school—feel not entirely coincidental.RUBY GILLMAN, TEENAGE KRAKEN | New TrailerThere’s also a bit of The Princess Diaries in this one, in that a geeky teen gets the “surprise, you’re royalty!” shock of her young life—albeit there are way more giant tentacles involved in this particular fairy tale.…

The First Trailer for Disney’s Wish Has Definite Star Power

Image: DisneyIf Disney had to make an animated movie that obliquely celebrated the studio’s 100-year anniversary, it could have done far, far worse than an origin story of sorts for the stars that so many Disney characters have wished upon for the last century. And, according to this first trailer, that’s exactly what Wish is—a tribute to its storytelling and the “When You Wish Upon a Star” song from Pinocchio, which has served as Disney’s theme for goodness knows how long.Andor Episodes 1-3 ReviewFirst the synopsis, then

These Lens Adapters Are Like Vintage Instagram Filters for Modern Cameras

Smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung spend millions of dollars to improve the quality of the cameras on their mobile devices, only for users to slap a vintage filter on their shots before sharing them on social media. The Tuner promises to give modern camera lenses a retro look by recreating the flaws of classic lenses responsible for their unique aesthetics that produced footage with a look you just can’t recreate in post-production.John Deere Owners Rejoice... KindaTechnology has been moving towardfinding ways to

Netflix Offers a New Look at Nimona, More Animated Movies

Image: NetflixSynopsis: “From the multi-Academy and BAFTA award-winning Aardman (Creature Comforts, Wallace & Gromit, and Shaun the Sheep), and Academy Award and BAFTA-nominated director Sam Fell (ParaNorman and Flushed Away, respectively), comes Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, the eagerly anticipated sequel to the beloved and highest-grossing stop-motion animated film of all time, Chicken Run. Having pulled off a death-defying escape from Tweedy’s farm, Ginger has finally found her dream—a peaceful island sanctuary