— by ADAM POYNTER — Set in California in the mid-’60s, “That’s What I Am” is a coming-of-age story about a 12-year-old, Andy Nichol (Chase Ellison), who just wants to make it through the day, incognito to his fellow students to avoid any negative attention or ridicule. Then he gets paired with an outcast, Stanley […][...]
‘Wonder Woman’ Pilot Undergoes Script Revisions
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — OK, Wonder Woman fans, we are now getting word from the good folks over at io9 that there have been some tweaks and changes made to the David E. Kelly pilot script for the upcoming “Wonder Woman” TV series. Since its leak to various media outlets, the original script has […][...]
Will Hugo Strange be in ‘The Dark Knight Rises’?
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — So far, Bane (Tom Hardy) and Selina Kyle/Catwoman (Anne Hathaway) are the only two confirmed villains for “The Dark Knight Rises,” Christopher Nolan’s final chapter in the Batman trilogy. But for a while now, another villain has been rumored to be part of the movie: Hugo Strange. If the information […][...]
A TV Spot from ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’
— by JESSICA MORALES — Mermaids, curses, treasures and pirates, oh my! That’s what this new ad for the fourth installment of the “Pirates of The Caribbean” is made of. Johnny Depp is back as Captain Jack Sparrow in “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” coming to a shore near you on May 20. […][...]
Under Review: ‘Born to be Wild 3D’
— by BEV QUESTAD — There’s no one on the planet — no matter the gender, age, disability, sexual preference or ethnic origin — who will not supremely appreciate this warm-hearted film telling the story of two camps, one in Borneo and the other in Kenya, for orphaned animals. Adam Poynter, IJM senior writer, wrote […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Stake Land’
— by LYNN TACKITT — I have always wondered what would be worse than being hunted by zombies. The thought of being eaten alive is just too awful to think about. They seem to be fairly mindless though and you should be able to outsmart them. Now comes “Stake Land,” where there is an epidemic […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Warrior’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — In light of the success of “The Fighter,” it’s no surprise more sports and boxing movies will be heading our way, especially if they are based on true stories, or can be motivational. After watching the trailer (below) for “Warrior,” it seems we have another feel-good-in-the-end story. And if this […][...]
‘Batman: Year One’ Cast, Premiere Announced
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — Are you getting ready for Comic-Con? Well, here is another treat for you: “Batman: Year One” will make its premiere at the popular convention (which is set to take place July 21 to 24). If you have been following the amazing line-up of animated movies by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment […][...]
WETA Livestream Event Explores ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’
— by LYNN TACKITT — I have always been a fan of the “Planet of the Apes” franchise. I have watched all of the movies and even was a faithful follower of the short-lived television series and later the cartoon shows. Now 20th Century Fox is adding a new twist to a new edition to […][...]
Under Review: ‘Earthwork’
— by BEV QUESTAD — Sometimes when something is just temporary, when you know it’s not going to last, that’s when it becomes the most precious and the most sacred. In this sense, earthworks are such a creation of the heart. Using the ground as a canvas, the crop artist creates a picture that is […][...]