Disney strikes deal with Paramount Pictures over Indiana Jones rights

Around this time last year, Disney acquired Lucasfilm for a handful of billions, something that caused more than a bit of surprise and worry. Though the buy out mostly was focused on Star Wars and the effects such a change of ownership would bring, the company also secured the ownership rights for the Indiana Jones […]

Awesome Lego Kaneda’s bike from Akira is a must-have

Awesome Lego Kaneda's bike from Akira is a must-have

The Arvo Brothers have created a perfect Lego model of the most famous bike in sci-fi comic and cinema history: Kaneda’s chopper from Akira. And while Lego may not make it into a commercial set, don’t worry, the Arvo Brothers are publishing an online manual so you can build it yourself.

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Amazing Spider-Man 2 full-length trailer unveiled

Today the Amazing Spider-Man 2 appears in the first full-length trailer to be shown to the public. What you’ve got here is a glimpse at the full collection of villains our friendly neighborhood web-slinger is set to face off against right alongside teasers for the next generation. This trailer shows so much, you might just […]

Most of Hollywood’s Silent Films Are Lost and Gone Forever

Most of Hollywood's Silent Films Are Lost and Gone Forever

There may be a recent resurgence of interest in silent film (thanks in no small part to the success of The Artist), but anyone looking to get into the art form is in for a rude awakening. Of the nearly 11,000 movies made in the pre-talkie, golden age of silent film, 70 percent has been lost and gone forever.

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This mashup video of over 100 movie trailers from 2013 is so much fun

December is the time to catch up on everything you missed out on the year before. Like movies. Maybe you didn’t realize so many watchable movies came out in 2013. Maybe you said you wanted to watch them in theaters. Maybe you said you wanted to watch them when they got out of theaters. Maybe your backlog of movies got too ginormous that the most you can do is watch a mashup video of 2013 movie trailers before the year ends.

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Microsoft Hobbit campaign brings 3D-printable Key to Erebor

Ramping up to the release of the second Hobbit movie in theaters, the folks at Microsoft have let it be known that they’ll be sending out a file for 3D-printer users that’ll have them creating the mythical Key to Erebor. This oddity means that Microsoft and Warner Bros. UK will be the first in history […]

You Can 3D Print Your Very Own Movie Prop From The Hobbit

You Can 3D Print Your Very Own Movie Prop From The Hobbit

If you fit into the piece of the Venn diagram between "Fans of The Hobbit," "Microsoft Users," and "Folks Who Have a 3D Printer," Microsoft and Warner Bros. UK have a treat: On December 13th, when the second Hobbit movie debuts, you’ll be able to download plans to 3D print your own souvenir: the Key to Erebor.

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File sharing locker Hotfile has agreed to shut down, paying the MPAA $80 million in a settlement.

File sharing locker Hotfile has agreed to shut down, paying the MPAA $80 million in a settlement. It’s the final culmination of a lengthy battle that was set to go before a jury this week. [MPAA via GigaOM]

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Smaug appears on Air New Zealand plane ahead of Dec. 13 film release

A dragon flew from Auckland to Los Angeles last night. As we gear up for the release of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Air New Zealand is once again embracing its national ties to the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit franchise by emblazoning one of its commercial aircraft with a likeness of Smaug […]

Amazing Spider-Man 2 poster shows Green Goblin, Rhino, Electro face-off in NYC

Everyone knows that the Amazing Spider-Man does battle in New York, but up until today, we’ve not really gotten that excellent a glimpse at the newest couple of villains (of three) appearing in the next big film. While the next big trailer is set to reveal one whole heck of a lot more information on […]