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Black's Your Lot: Director Reveals 'Men In Black 4' Is Unlikely To Happen
Well, it looks like it might really be time to put on the last suit you will ever wear, because it looks like Men in Black 4 might be as likely to appear as the aliens that reside within it. With its bopping soundtrack and blatant rip-off of Patricia Rushen's "Forget Me Nots," the first #MenInBlack film became the third-highest grossing movie of 1997 and even won an Academy Award for Best Makeup. The next two installments may have brought in over $1.6 billion for #Columbia, but were we watching a franchise that relied on its main stars rather than something people actually enjoy watching *cough* Pirates of the Caribbean *cough*.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
The Right Guy For The Job: Guy Pearce Returns For 'Alien: Covenant'
As Ridley Scott tools up another crew for doom in the upcoming Alien: Covenant, the sequel/prequel will return to its horror roots by making sure that in space, no one can hear you scream. Exploring the Xenomorph lore, #AlienCovenant is amping up the mystery and making Michael Fassbender the center of proceedings. Fassbender will be in the dual role of androids David (returning from #Prometheus) and newcomer Walter. We already saw David's nefarious schemes last time around, while Walter seems just as sinister as his doppelgänger in the footage we have seen.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Like It Or Lumpy It: Chewbacca's Son Is Officially In Star Wars Canon
You can say what you want about the Star Wars Holiday Special, but it has certainly given us something to talk about over the past 39 years: Carrie Fisher singing carols, a sympathetic (but still largely silent) Boba Fett, and a segment of meet the Wookiees that now looks like it has been plucked from Harry and the Hendersons.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Golden Colored Jabba's Bikini: The Story Of Carrie Fisher's Infamous Star Wars Outfit
Barely a Comic-Con or Halloween goes by when we don't see a young, skinny, woman wrapped in chains and sporting a certain golden bikini — here's looking at you Olivia Munn. The reason, you ask? Well, any avid #StarWars fan will recognize #CarrieFisher's Princess Leia golden outfit from 1983. Like the wind up Marilyn's skirt or Jessica Rabbit's plunging sequin gown, Leia's bikini became a sex symbol for the ages and one of the most memorable outfits in cinema. The image of the late great Carrie Fisher parading around the Yuma Desert will immediately come to mind, accompanied by the words "slave bikini" — a dangerous phrase indeed.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
These Brilliant 'Star Wars' Themed NFL Helmets Will Get you Psyched!
With the impending release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, all the loyal fans are coming out of the woodwork to share their excitement over the entire Star Wars universe, and we all know that often times our favorite things tend to merge when something as grandiose as Star Wars arrives.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Futurism
Is An Open World 'Star Wars' RPG In Our Gaming Future?
It sure seems like it! - At least as far as we can tell. Thanks to the find by Geeknation, it looks like EA and Visceral are teaming up for a new project - a new project which required a job posting. However, if you don't want to read through the entire posting, here are some of the juicy pieces.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Futurism
Macho Macho Man: The Theory About The Message Hidden In 'Predator'
On the surface, 1987's #Predator is just another Aliens-esque beat em' up where hardened fighters square off against an alien menace. While Arnie was busy getting to the "choppa," his fellow commandos were busy being sliced and diced by the alien dreadlocked menace, is there actually more of a statement on masculinity than we first thought? While John McTiernan's film might seem like a gory romp through the jump, the deaths of the crew seem to be more of a symbolic representation of their overcompensating masculinity than first thought.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
A Netflix Movie to Avoid: 'Parallels' Reviewed
If you're like me and like to binge watch movies and TV shows on Netflix than you've probably come across one or two movies that have surprised you for all the wrong reasons. #Netflix seems to cater for almost anything you're heart could desire (well within reason) and sometimes it's hard to tell a turkey from an audience favorite. I'm usually a decent judge of character when it comes to movies however recently the "movie" Parallels blindsided me and I was left scratching my head for most of the evening. Good quality #scifi lovers be warned, this movie isn't anything new...
By Matt Loftus8 years ago in Futurism
In Sequels, No One Can Hear You Scream: That 'Alien: Covenant' Sequel Is Coming Much Sooner Than Expected
We are just moments away from having Xenomorphs and Neomorphs breathing down the back of our necks, while #RidleyScott's #AlienCovenant is preparing to crash land into cinemas and scare the life out of us once more.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Could George Lucas Direct 'Star Wars: Episode IX'?
Speculation over the future of the Star Wars franchise is attracting more and more curiosity with the news that Colin Trevorrow and Disney are officially parting ways before Episode IX begins production. There is still a lot of unknowns about why Disney's Star Wars films have seen so many directors come and go, but perhaps this is the best opportunity to point out the most obvious replacement for Colin Trevorrow: The one and only George Lucas.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Futurism
Cami's True Fate on 'The Originals' *Spoilers*
It was another jolly holiday with the Mikaelsons, with Claire Holt returning as a guest star as the beautiful Rebekah, Freya trying to calm her down, and Hayley trying to spend time with her husband, Jackson, amidst all of their drama.
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Futurism
