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New Movie Releases — June 2013

Britt Hayes — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:00:53 +0000

Summer is in full swing, and you know what that means: mega movie blockbuster action! Check out our list of new movie releases for June 2013 and get ready to have a total blast. June 7 ‘The Internship‘ – Directed by Shawn Levy. Starring Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson and Rose Byrne. Two salesmen whose careers have been torpedoed [...]

See the Cast of 'Weekend at Bernie's' Then and Now

Britt Hayes — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:58 +0000

In the '80s comedy classic 'Weekend at Bernie's,' two insurance company employees discover their boss is dead, and in order to save their own butts from being killed by a hitman, they pretend the old guy is still alive. Shenanigans ensue, of course.

24 years later, the 'Weekend at Bernie's' movies persist in pop culture thanks to real life copycats and Bernie's voodoo dance from the sequel going viral. Let's take a look at what the cast has been up to since then.

George Takei as Every Character in 'Star Trek Into Darkness'

Kristy Puchko — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:45:00 +0000

This past weekend J.J. Abrams unleashed the second entry in his rebooted 'Star Trek' franchise, 'Star Trek Into Darkness.' With Kirk, Spock, Uhura and company back in theaters, we've been giddily revisiting all things Enterprise, and we realized there is one thing this reboot demands more of: George Takei. Like swashbuckling Sulu wouldn't have improved things by 100%.

Takei has emerged as a major force in social networking, political activism and general interwebs awesomeness. And we just can't get enough. Just imagine what 'Star Trek Into Darkness' would look like with Takei playing every character. We did. Oh my!

'Star Trek 2′ Poll: What Did You Think of 'Into Darkness'?

Eric Walkuski — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:28 +0000

Now that the smoke has cleared and the box office numbers are in, we can surmise that a lot of you (if not as many as Paramount hoped) checked out 'Star Trek Into Darkness' this past weekend. And now comes the time where you tell us what you thought of it! Vote in our poll after the break!

Cosplay of the Day: Iron Woman Is Up to the Challenge

Britt Hayes — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:33 +0000

We get a lot of Iron Man cosplay around here, but this cosplayer is a little extra special — look twice, ’cause that’s no Iron Man. It’s an Iron Woman! There’s been a lot of pretty genius and creative Iron Man cosplay circulating over the last several years, with fans inspired to find their own [...]

15 Things You Didn't Know About 'Star Trek Into Darkness'

Jacob Hall — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:00:55 +0000

Now that 'Star Trek Into Darkness' is in theaters, director J.J. Abrams' "mystery box" has been shattered and the once-mysterious film is available for anyone to see. All of its secrets have finally been exposed! Well...most of them. There may still be a handful of things you don't k

Poll: Should Marvel Make a 'Luke Cage' Movie Starring The Rock?

Eric Walkuski — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:13 +0000

Marvel has expressed interest in working with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The Rock has expressed interest in playing Luke Cage for Marvel. Seemingly, there's nothing preventing this match made in superhero heaven from happening...except perhaps the fans. Would you want to see The Rock tackle Luke Cage?

10 Video Game Movie Posters That Almost Happened

ScreenCrush Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:00:13 +0000

Everyone loves to make fun of video game movies (probably because they’re so terrible… ZING!), but as bad as they are, they could always have been worse. Try to imagine Demi Moore as Lara Croft. Really wrap your head around that one. That almost happened. Of course, that’s not the only video game movie that [...]

See 'The Office' Characters Then and Now

ScreenCrush Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:57:21 +0000

'The Office' is closed. After the tearful series finale, we no longer have the adventures of Jim, Pam, Dwight and the gang to look forward to every week. And as we watched the 'Office' finale, we couldn't help but remark how different all the characters were after the past nine years.

Normally, when we do a Then & Now feature, we match up the character with the actor but with 'The Office' we have the ability to look at the characters from Season 1 and see them now, at the very end of Season 9. See how far 'The Office' characters came below.

See the Cast of 'L.A. Story' Then and Now

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:30:05 +0000

1991's 'L.A. Story' was a labor of love for Steve Martin -- in addition to starring in the whimsical romantic comedy, he also wrote the hilarious script.

Mixing surreal gags with romantic misunderstandings, Martin's sun-dappled update of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is a gentle satire of its titular city and all the movers and shakers who live within its temperate confines. It was also a vehicle for a lot of fun cameos.

See what the cast of 'L.A. Story' is up to these days below.

'Star Trek' Poll: Who Is Your Favorite Captain Kirk?

Eric Walkuski — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:51 +0000

As the new 'Star Trek' continues to build a legacy of its own, you can expect this debate to follow it wherever it goes: Who better nailed the pivotal role of Captain James T. Kirk? The original, William Shatner, or his successor, Chris Pine? Vote in our poll after the break!

Cosplay of the Day: This Spawn Is Almost a Little Too Realistic

Britt Hayes — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:45:50 +0000

Remember the ’90s when we all thought Spawn was so cool? This cosplayer shows us that the hellacious hero still is. The man in the mask is goes by Michael Knightmage Wilson, and the artist responsible for the elaborate airbrush work is Reddit user Jcshaull77, who works for Airtistix Airbrush in Niles, Ohio. According to [...]

Marvel Spinoffs Poll: Which Hero Deserves His/Her Own Movie?

Eric Walkuski — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:45:17 +0000

As previously discussed by 'Iron Man 3' star Don Cheadle, the possibility of War Machine getting his own movie could be real, if not exactly in the cards right at this moment. So that got us wondering: which supporting superhero character from the Marvel movies deserves their own spinoff? Vote in our poll after the break!

Cosplay of the Day: Black Widow Blows Us Away

Britt Hayes — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:15:06 +0000

Ever since making her debut in ‘Iron Man 2,’ Black Widow has become quite the popular cosplay, so it takes a fan with a little something extra to impress us — and this one definitely blew us away. Played by Scarlett Johansson in ‘Iron Man 2′ and ‘The Avengers,’ Black Widow made her big screen [...]

'Star Trek Into Darkness' – Everything a Newbie Needs to Know About the 'Star Trek' Universe

Jacob Hall — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:51:32 +0000

With ‘Star Trek Into Darkness‘ in theaters this week, millions of people are going to pay a visit to an iconic, half-century-old franchise. Like the last film, many of them are going to enjoy it and will want to know more. How does this universe tick? Where did these characters come from? Where do you go [...]

The 10 Most Shocking Moments from 'Hemlock Grove' [NSFW]

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:17:00 +0000

Netflix's new original series 'Hemlock Grove' is quickly becoming one of the spring's most buzzed about shows. With werewolves, a younger Skarsgard (Bill) and a supernatural murder mystery, the show has all the makings of a cult hit.

If you haven't checked out 'Hemlock Grove' yet, read on for the 10 most eyebrow-raising scenes that will prove why you should check out Eli Roth's spooky new series. Also, SPOILERS AHEAD. We get that some people are watching one episode at a time instead of binging the whole thing in a trance-like state.

See the Cast of 'Crossroads' Then and Now

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:30:35 +0000

The 2002 road movie 'Crossroads' was meant to be Britney Spears' golden ticket to big screen fame. It didn't quite work out that way. But over the years the film has earned a fan following for its cheesy plot, frequent musical performances and cast of up-and-coming young stars.

See what the cast of 'Crossroads' looks like today below.

'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Poll: How Excited Are You for Marvel's New TV Series?

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:30:22 +0000

Yesterday saw the release of the full trailer for Joss Whedon and Marvel's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,' which looks about as promising as can be hoped for. So how high is your excitement level?

Cosplay of the Day: The Many Adventures of Princess Leia

Britt Hayes — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:05:30 +0000

Some cosplayer choose just one costume based on their favorite character, but today’s standout gives us not one, not two, but three different versions of Princess Leia from our beloved ‘Star Wars‘ trilogy. Leia is so cool. She’s cooler than Luke, obviously, but we’d argue she’s even cooler than Han Solo. Han thinks he’s hot stuff (and [...]

See the Cast of 'Pretty in Pink' Then and Now

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:30:13 +0000

In the Brat Pack classic 'Pretty in Pink' a girl from the wrong side of the tracks (Molly Ringwald) has to chose between the rich but good-hearted Blane (Andrew McCarthy) or her geeky long-time buddy Duckie (Jon Cryer). It's a bonafide 80s classic. See what the cast of 'Pretty in Pink' is up to 27 years after one of their biggest movies hit theaters.

Poll: Which Superhero Will Rule Summer 2013?

Eric Walkuski — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:45:39 +0000

‘Iron Man 3‘ is flying very high right now, racking up a stunning worldwide gross of almost $1 billion in little over a week. But with two more highly anticipated superhero adventures up ahead, will Iron Man truly reign supreme this summer? It would take a Herculean effort for any movie to challenge the Shane Black [...]

Cosplay of the Day: 'Wreck-It Ralph's' Fix-It Felix and Calhoun Make Us Swoon

Britt Hayes — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00:11 +0000

One of our favorite cinematic pairings last year was the coupling of the sweet little do-gooder Fix-It Felix and the rough-and-tumble Calhoun in Disney’s ‘Wreck-It Ralph,’ which we can relive through these adorable cosplayers. In Disney’s animated adventure ‘Wreck-It Ralph,’ Fix-It Felix is the ultimate good guy — he can fix everything with just a [...]

New Netflix Instant Movies — May 2013

Britt Hayes — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:23:36 +0000

Whether you’re looking for an old favorite or something new, there’s plenty of stuff hitting Netflix Instant this month to keep you occupied on your couch every weekend. Check out our breakdown of the best movies hitting Netflix Instant this month. May 2 ‘The Accused’ (1988) — Jodie Foster and Kelly McGillis. After a young woman [...]

See the Cast of 'Matilda' Then and Now

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:15:02 +0000

In 1996, the beloved Roald Dahl children’s novel ‘Matilda’ was adapted into a movie directed by Danny DeVito. The film starred Mara Wilson, one of biggest child stars of the ’90s, and quickly became a cult classic. (The underdog tale is now also a Broadway musical.) Check out what the cast of ‘Matilda’ are up [...]

Cosplay of the Day: Answer the Call of the Gotham City Sirens

Britt Hayes — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:30:05 +0000

Looks like Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn are up to no good. You just can’t get these ladies together without them stirring up some trouble for ol’ Batman. Cosplay is always better with friends! Take these ladies, dressed as the Gotham City Sirens, for example. The Sirens are comprised of Catwoman, Harley Quinn and [...]

Reel Women: On 'Game of Thrones' and the Stupid Idea of Gender-Exclusive Media

Britt Hayes — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:15:10 +0000

Is ‘Game of Thrones‘ a show that only men can truly love? One writer seems to think so, which raises an important discussion: We need to do away with this idea that shows and movies are gender-exclusive. I wasn’t even sure I’d have a column for you guys this week until I came across this [...]

See the Cast of 'Labyrinth' Then and Now

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:00:18 +0000

'Labyrinth' was a bit of a flop when it was released in 1986. But the Jim Henson-directed fantasy film has had a second life, thanks to VHS, DVD and Blu-ray, and has become a cult classic among kids old enough not to be afraid of goblins.

As testament to its belated success, primary human stars David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly have both commented on how often they are still recognized by children for their roles in the film.

See what the cast -- and the puppeteers behind 'Labyrinth's' wondrous creatures -- are up to these days.

12 Mother's Day Cards From Disney Characters

Christine Gritmon — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:30:18 +0000

We hope you didn’t forget that this Sunday is Mother’s Day. If you did — here’s a friendly reminder. It’s not too late to order flowers, but if you’re strapped for cash you could always just write a heartfelt note. And maybe include one plot-related pun from a Disney movie. Here are some Mother’s Day [...]

'The Great Gatsby' Plus Cats Equals 'The Great Catsby'

Kristy Puchko — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:50:18 +0000

We know what would solve 'The Great Gatsby's' mixed reviews -- replacing the entire cast with cats! Not that we're blaming the acting, we're just saying it would be a movie of cats in tuxedos drinking at parties. Can you even imagine all the shiny objects they would get distracted by? Cat flappers? Cats driving old-timey cars???? If you're having a hard time imagining all this, we made these posters of the 'Gatsby' cast as cats to help you along.

Cosplay of the Day: This 'Transformers' Creation Is More Than Meets the Eye

Britt Hayes — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Cosplayers, it might be time to step up your game. Just wait until you get a load of this insane ‘Transformers‘ humanoid cosplay built by one very clever fan. This is Mark. Mark is a ‘Transformers’ fan and a guy who’s really, really good at building things. He has his own YouTube page called Mark’s [...]