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Is General Zod in Superman: The Man of Steel?

In an earlier post we discussed the short list for Lois Lane (read it here) and then we discussed Kristen Stewart’s departure from the the running (read it here) as Lois. On this weeks Film Actually (episode 118) we discussed another female casting rumour. A new short list showed up on First Showing but they …

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Super Bowl Ad: Volkswagen

Here is another early Super Bowl ad, this one is for Volkswagen. This is so cute! I can’t wait for the game, not for the sports but for the ads. Enjoy the commercial below, if this doesn’t put a smile on your face, you’re not a real geek.

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Henry Cavill as Superman – Really?

Okay so this news broke a few days ago and I have been sitting in stunned silence since then, Henry Cavill is signed to play Superman/Clark Kent in Zach Snyder’s new Superman movie produced by Christopher Nolan and written by David Goyer. Why? I’ve seen The Tudors and it is a good show and Henry …

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Leo Laporte is Expanding to a New Studio – I’m So Jealous

As anyone who listens to my shows will know, I am a huge Leo Laporte fan. Leo is the reason I started podcasting over two years ago and I really admire what he has built in Petaluma, California. Well, he has outgrown the TWiT Cottage and has signed the lease on this monster building. I …

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Opinion: New World Cinema?

If you haven’t read Dave’s article on Kevin Smith’s Red State (link here) then stop now and watch the attached video. It covers a lot of what this piece is about. The world of cinema has changed a great deal in the last 50 years. Writers and directors once thought to be the dregs of …

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Kevin Smith Announces His Distribution Plans for Red State

There is a lot of hate aimed at Kevin Smith at the moment and I am not entirely sure why. Okay I understand why distribution companies and movie studios might be a little pissed, let’s face it they don’t like it when you rock the boat or threaten their income flows. Okay, I could even …

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