GODZILLA Opens Strong!

Despite mixed reviews, GODZILLA’s box office beat expectations midnight screenings  brought in an estimate $9.3 million, while Friday numbers reached a high of $36.  This could result in a total box office of over $90 million for the weekend.

PHOTOS: “GOTHAM” Set Pix!

Here’s a first look at pictures from set of “Gotham”.  The “Batman” prequel series that focuses on Commissioner Gordan (above) and his early days as a police officer in Gotham City.

12 YEARS Star to Appear in STAR WARS VII?

According to Latino Review and THR, Lupita Nyong’o, Oscar winning star of 12 Years a Slave, is close to signing a deal to appear in Star Wars: Episode VII.’

PHOTO: Keeley Hawes in DOCTOR WHO!

Here’s what Steven Moffat, “Doctor Who” showrunner, had to say about this picture:

Anyone watching Jed Mercurio’s amazing Line of Duty will know that Keeley Hawes is having one hell of year. And now it’s about to get even better as she achieves the greatest villainy yet attempted on Doctor Who: she plays a banker.

Hmm …

VIDEO: More GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Greatness!

Hear Rocket speak after the jump …

VIDEO: First GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Trailer!

A bucket of fun. And a big ole barrel of awesome. Hurray for superhero films that don’t take themselves seriously!

TARZAN 2016: Is This the Jungle Lord Tarzan Fans Have Been Waiting For?

Tarzan fans got some big news this week.  The David Yates reboot will open July 1, 2016, and will star Alexander Skarsgård (“True Blood”) as Tarzan, Margot Robbie (The Wolf of Wall Street) as Jane Porter, and Christoph Waltz and Samuel L. Jackson in unnamed roles.

Disney Returns STAR WARS License to Marvel!

After more than two decades at Dark Horse Comics, Disney (which recently acquired the Star Wars licenses via their purchase of Lucasfilm LTD) has chosen to move the Star Wars comic book license to Marvel Comics (another recent Disney acquisition).    Marvel previously held the license from 1977 t0 1991.  This deal will be effective as of 2015.

More on this monumental decision after the jump.

Golden Globe Nominations Gives Genre Productions Mixed Messages

Science fiction films “Gravity” and “Her” had reason to be happy today when the Gold Globe nominations were announced.

“Gravity” was nominated in four categories for Best Motion Picture -DRAMA, Best Director (Alfonso Cuaron), Best Actress – DRAMA (Sandra Bullock) and Best Score for a Motion Picture.  While “Her” received three nods, Best Motion Picture – COMEDY OR MUSICAL, Best Actor – COMEDY OR MUSICAL (Joaquin Phoenix), and Best Screenplay.

However, genre television did not fare as well.  No genre shows were nominated in any of the major categories.  “American Horror Story” received two nominations for Best Television Movie or Miniseries, and Best Actress in a Television Movie or Miniseries.

(full list of nominees after the jump)

AUDIO: Challenge of the Yukon – “Christmas Mite”!

Yuletide in the Yukon as Sergeant Preston has en unlikely encounter with  …

“The Christmas Mite” originally aired on “Challenge of the Yukon” on December 25, 1951.