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The Wachowski siblings are some of the most inventive minds working in film today. Ever since Lana and Andy Wachowski broke on the cinema scene with The Matrix, they have worked tirelessly to push the technical and storytelling possibilities of the medium of film forward. Not all their ideas and projects have worked; in fact some of their projects may indeed have even been harmed by their ambition. In spite of an imperfect track record, their creativity and passion cannot be denied.

Which brings us to the subject of their new film, Jupiter Ascending.

It was only a matter of time before the Wachowski’s tackled the space epic, a sci-fi sub-genre known to be full of large canvases for world building, social commentary, and contemplating the very nature of human existence. I believe the only reason they hadn’t done one up to this point was because they thought it would be too obvious.

One thing that is hard for me to get past is how Channing Tatum looks in this film. I understand the attraction for Tatum to take this job as an actor. To take a role where they ugly him up a bit so that he can prove to himself and the world he is more than a pretty face is a commendable thing and I applaud him for it. Problem is, this trick will only work in the make-up works, and it simply doesn’t. Tatum looks silly. This make-up job makes him look ridiculous, he seems to be pouring out every ounce talent he has to try and make this character work, but it is hard to take him seriously when all I can think about is asking him if he wants me to throw the stick.

Mila Kunis as Jupiter fares better. Like Tatum, Kunis that has tried to step up her acting game in the past few years and seeks to be known for more than just her looks. We don’t really get a sense of who she is as a person, but Kunis is able to communicate a character that is both out of her depth and filled with a deep sense of wonder.

The effects look big and impressive, but from the Wachowskis I would expect no less. What I was hoping for in the trailer was a better sense of who these characters are. We seem to focus solely on what characters do rather than give us any idea about who they are. All the pretty effects are cool, but I want to connect with and care about these characters and that just isn’t happening with this trailer.

So am I excited about the movie? Hell yeah, I’m excited about the movie! Even if the movie is flashy incomprehensible garbage it’ll be one of the most challenging, interesting and original movies of the coming year. Bring it on, Andy and Lana, let’s see what you got!

So my fellow Space Cowboys, what are your thoughts of the trailer and the upcoming film? Deposit your thoughts in the comments below.

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Okay, we are back! A continuation of the last two weeks writing. This week we turn our attention to act 3 of our growing horror story.

Now, whilst we look to act 3 if you haven’t caught up writing or want to back to last week for act 2 then by all means do so. Think of these three weeks as combined. Linked by a membrane of story.

This week, we can also turn our attention to possible titles. To inspire tone and title thought, I’ve created a concept trailer for us all to view below; enjoy.

So once again using The Script Labs break down of sequences for ease, we look at act 3;

Act III

SEQUENCE SEVEN – New Tension & Twist

The full yet simple, brief establishment of the third act tension with its requisite exposition. Simpler, faster in nearly all ways, with rapid, short scenes and no real elaborate set-ups. The TWIST can end this sequence or come at the start of the eighth sequence.

SEQUENCE EIGHT – Resolution

Hell-bent for the RESOLUTION. Clarity is important. If they turn left, all is well, if they go right, the world as we know it ends. Not that we don’t have complex emotions or ideas about what it all amounts to, but at this point we crave clarity. Will he get the girl, defuse the bomb, turn in his murderous brother and escape from the sinking boat surrounded by sharks?

This is a big week for getting our script together so do input as much as possible! So get writing once again. Feel free to write as much as possible. The more detail, the better. For those wishing to send anything through email (celtx and final draft can be a drag for those who use it) feel free to send ANYTHING to chris-harrison@outloook.com or as always, put it in the comments section.

Finally, as always, collaborate and share. Good luck.

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At first, I had little-to-no reaction to news of a Godzilla reboot. When I was younger, I liked Roland Emmerich’s ridiculous effort at recreating the iconic monster, but as I’ve gotten older I can hardly stand it. However, when I knew that Gareth Edwards was on board to direct I started whistling an entirely different tune. Given my excitement for gigantic monster action couldn’t get much higher- until the official trailer for Godzilla surfaced online.

I tell you what, if I had any doubts that Edwards could pull this off, they were quickly and violently snuffed out with this trailer. The music, the lack of music, the special effects, the cinematography, and my God, the minimal use of Godzilla in general – it’s lining up perfectly for me. It opens right off the bat with tensions running high as the military is gearing up to jump from a plane on a mission to do God knows what, but it looks fantastic. There’s a shot of the jumpers descending from some ominous clouds followed by red smoke that is just incredible and when they approach the destruction Godzilla has caused, there’s a split-second shot of the beast coming into sight before the camera cuts to a series of character shots and other cool looking special effect shots. The music swells perfectly until the final shot that perfectly obscures what everyone is waiting for behind shadows and dust and then the iconic roar bursts through the speakers and I was giddy with excitement as the title card popped up and the trailer ended. See it for yourself and tell me you’re not excited.

I know reboots often disappoint, but with Edwards at the helm, I believe this will at least be entertaining. Granted, all we really have to go by is his debut film, Monsters, but I happen to really love that film. The trailer alone is infinitely more watchable than Emmerich’s version and I intend to watch this trailer multiple times until new footage surfaces. Look for Godzilla in theaters May 16, 2014.

What are your thoughts on the trailer? Are you excited for the reboot? Why? Why not? Sound off below!

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According to a recently announced hiring decision, Star Trek 3 scribe Roberto Orci will not be alone in his writing efforts for the film.While there were rumors about Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz (the duo who wrote Thor and X-men First Class) joining Orci, news from earlier this week served to dispel them. Paramount and Skydance Productions have brought in another writing duo, Patrick McKay and John D. Payne, for the third film in the rebooted franchise.

If you’re not familiar with those names, you’re certainly not alone. The only credit these two have under their belts is an adaptation of the Boilerplate graphic novel by husband and wife creators Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett. The film rights for the adaptation were optioned by Paramount and J.J. Abrams is set to produce, but otherwise there is not much word about the Boilerplate movie. In other words, McKay and Payne’s sole writing credit has yet to see the light of day.

It’s safe to say I’m slightly concerned that two relatively unknown writers will be the ones responsible for the third movie in such a well-known property. I think this is a very risky move, especially considering the reception of Star Trek Into Darkness. Of course, since we don’t really know anything about McKay and Payne’s talents, it is possible that they could be fantastic writers and the film will be incredible. The main thing that gives me hope is that even though the script has lost Damon Lindelof and Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci is still there as a leading writer on the project. We’ll have to wait some time before we’ll know if this gamble is a success.

What do you guys think of this surprise decision? Does this give you hope for the third movie or does it worry you? Let us know down below!

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

While I was epically struggling to submit my recent post about my inability to play video games (seriously, I ultimately had to text our fearless leader Brian for help), I realized that perhaps blaming my gameless childhood might be an oversimplification of the problem. My lack of practice may not actually be the issue here.* I may in fact be allergic to technology.

*My mother has asked for an apology for blaming her. Additionally I was informed that my video game ban came from her knowledge that people “sometimes die from gaming marathons.” Apparently there is no middle ground here and the only two options are a complete ban or death. This seems extremely suspect to me, but I suppose I am willing to issue a half apology in light of this being an attempt to save my young life. So Mom, I’m sorry-ish.

Overall this is a frightening (if not completely surprising) realization. You know what’s even worse and more embarrassing than a geek who isn’t a gamer? One who wouldn’t even know how to hook up the gaming system. The one system I do own (a Wii, possibly purchased to play Just Dance so I don’t have to go to the gym) has been sitting in a box since I moved into my current apartment. Six months ago. Ash promised to come hook it up for me, but I’m guessing she expected that I would figure it out eventually. Wrong. The only reason my DVD player is hooked up is because they come with those handy color coded wires. Are those called wires? Cords? See what I’m dealing with here?

Let’s talk cars. I drive a Toyota Corolla, a car chosen in no small part due to the fact that it is uncomplicated. I was recently out running errands and noticed that one of the little lights on my dashboard was on. Since I was close to the dealership, I decided to just stop by and save myself an hour of looking through the manual or a very uncomfortable phone call in which I would try to describe which light was on. Here’s what transpired at the dealership:

Me: One of my indicator lights is on, can you check it please?

Toyota Dealership Guy (TDG): Which light?

Me: (Shit.) The one that looks like a butt crack?

TDG: (Blank stare…awkward silence) …HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Yep. Probably should have gone with the uncomfortable phone call. Turns out it was just my tire pressure, but how the heck am I supposed to know that?!

I know what you’re thinking. Phones. Surely she can use her phone right? I mean I did ultimately get the last post up (and I’m assuming this one too, fingers crossed!), so obviously my texts to Brian were successful! Well yes and no. I can use my phone as long as all conditions are perfect. But as soon as something goes wrong, it’s a disaster. About a year ago I was sitting at my desk at work and dropped my phone onto our very hard floor. The screen wasn’t cracked, in fact it looked perfect, but it was dead. I mean dead.

I spent the better part of my workday (sorry boss) attempting to revive it. There are only 4 buttons on an iPhone, but you better believe I was pushing every combination of them while praying to the phone gods. Coworkers tried to help, only proving that my technology allergy actually spreads to the objects themselves. I made the dreaded call (using my office phone like it was the Stone Age) to find out if I had insurance. Of course not, why would I need that? I’m only kryptonite to all electronic devices.

So I came to terms with my new reality. I was about to drop big time $$$ on a new phone. I dragged myself to the store after work, tail between my legs, ready to buy a new phone I couldn’t afford. And the phone store clerk, who was approximately 12 years old and texting on her own phone the whole time, turned my DEAD phone back on in less than 3 seconds. WTF? All day I tried those same buttons. ALL DAY!

Luckily there is some good news for people like me. While technology is getting more complicated, it is also getting much simpler. Most new gadgets only involve an ON/OFF button. This is great, but I can still screw it up. Just this afternoon I couldn’t figure out if I’d turned my office’s alarm system on (again, sorry boss) despite a rather simple display that says “Armed” or “Disarmed” at any given time. When at home, I generally end up unplugging things just to be safe. This of course leads to the clocks ALWAYS being wrong on my microwave, oven, DVD player, etc. But, I think we are on our way to technology that I can simply command. (Not like Siri, me and Siri DO NOT get along. More like a nice and cooperative Cylon.) In the meantime I will continue to imagine a day when I can go to Best Buy and come out with a new TV and not feel like a complete moron. I can dream, can’t I?

To quote on oft-cited Archer routine, we’re riding into the danger zone once again, courtesy of acclaimed producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Bruckheimer has signed a large-scale production deal with Paramount, loosening his long-term ties with Disney. The deal is a first look, three year agreement that will start up in 2014. Notably, there are two major sequels included in Paramount’s new contract with Bruckheimer.

The first movie is Beverly Hills Cops 4, which will return Eddie Murphy to the franchise as Axel Foley. It has been reported that the script is being written by Andre-Nemec and Josh Applebaum, the writing duo behind Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol and the soon to be released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film. The second film in the contract is Top Gun 2 and like Eddie Murphy, Tom Cruise will be reprising his iconic role in the sequel. While Bruckheimer has decided not to renew his deal with Disney, the producer and the House of Mouse will still work together on a few films, such as the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean 5.

Securing Bruckheimer is a monumental gain for Paramount. He has worked on many successful films as National Treasure, Remember the Titans, and the entirety of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. He is also a decorated producer, with six Academy Awards and four Golden Globes to his name, along with numerous nominations. He has made billions in sales and in the US alone, nineteen of his films have made over a hundred million dollars at the box office. It is safe to say the man brings home the bacon. While his films have been met with mixed reviews, he is known for making those high numbers the studios love.

Bruckheimer isn’t among my favorite producers. While he’s done some good work, his movies are very hit-or-miss with me and a lot of his more recent films have been closer to the miss side of the equation. Still, he is always someone to keep an eye on. I do have to wonder where the Top Gun and Beverly Hills Cops franchises will go considering how long it’s been since the last entries in each series. At least this might give Archer one more reason to go to the danger zone, as if he needs one.

What do you guys think of Jerry Bruckheimer’s film career? Are you glad he is pulling away from Disney and working closely with Paramount? Give us your opinions in the comments!

Source: Screen Daily

Earlier this year, the University of Arizona discovered a new planet. The people who located the planet christened with the catchy title of HD 106906 b. As lyrical as that name is, some people have decided another title would be more appropriate, given the timing of the discovery. A Doctor Who fan from Melbourne, Australia named Sam Menhennet decided to propose a name for HD 106906 b that would honor the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, an event that was marked worldwide a few weeks ago. Menhennet is leading the charge to name the planet Gallifrey, after the home planet of the Doctor himself. He had this to say on the subject:

I really want this planet to be named Gallifrey. Even if it just an honorary name, or a nickname, there really needs to be a Gallifrey out there in the universe. Doctor Who is legendary, award winning, record breaking, and global, and this planet deserves something special and supernatural as its name, How better to honor its existence than by dubbing it the home planet of our beloved time travelling alien, The Doctor? Years from now, when I have grandchildren, and I tell them about my favorite show growing up, I want to tell them that we found the planet that The Doctor was from. Do it for the fandom! Please share! and get evreyone whovian to sign this petition!

You read right. This ambitious young man made a petition hoping it would help get the planet’s name changed. As of now the petition has gotten 100,265 supporters and Menhennet seeks 49,735 more for a total of 150,000.

HD 106906 b is a gas giant that orbits around HD 106906. It is estimated to be around eleven times the mass of Jupiter. The reason this planet has garnered so much attention is because it has the farthest ever orbit. It is an astronomical 650 AU from its host star. This is much greater then what was formerly believed to be the possible distance between a planet and its host star thanks to nebular theory.

HD 106906 b came at a special time. Earlier this year we saw the Doctor save Gallifrey from the time war and suspend it in a moment of time – lost. Perhaps we have found it? It would certainly explain the distance!

If you are interested in naming this amazing planet Gallifrey then you can do so at Change.org.

Do you think Gallifrey is a worthy name for this planet? If you’re not a Whovian, what name would you give the planet? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

Source: Change.org

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Official Trailer For ‘Godzilla’ Is A Beast Of A Tease

The INTERN-net Show #11: Farewell Spill, Terminator, X-Men

WELCOME TO EPISODE 11 OF THE INTERN-NET SHOW, WITH YOUR HOST CHRIS HARRISON.

THERE IS A VAST POOL OF EXCITING NEWS EVERY WEEK, AND IN OUR EFFORT TO BRING YOU BRAND NEW, ENGAGING CONTENT JOIN US IN A DISCUSSION ABOUT FILM, TV, COMIC BOOKS AND ANYTHING ELSE THAT GETS US TALKING. GOT SOMETHING TO SAY? THIS IS THE PLACE TO DO IT!

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‘Boilerplate’ Writers Come Aboard for ‘Star Trek 3’

My (Non)Gamer Shame – Part 2: Technology is My Nemesis

Jerry Bruckheimer Rides Into the Danger Zone With Paramount Pictures

There Could Be a Gallifrey Out There After All

Have you visited the OneOfUs store yet?

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This week, despite being without the anchoring emotional presence of Luke “The Beard” Mullen, Chris and Brian breakdown The Wolverine, Getaway, The Mortal Instruments, Star Trek TNG: Season 5, Drinking Buddies, and many more titles for your listening and potential buying pleasure.

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