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2013/07/21 at 3:14pm

Who Will Be The Next Batman? Top 5 Actors

07.21.2013 | By |

*Updated November 2025

The Superman/Batman movie is finally happening. From the details we already know, Zack Snyder will be directing, Henry Cavill will be playing Superman and there is a roundabout release date for Summer 2015. The enigma that still surrounds the project is, who will be the next Batman? After The Dark Knight Rises, Christian Bale said he will retire from playing the masked character leaving one of the most relevant, profitable and coveted roles in Hollywood up for grabs.

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Jack Rico

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2013/07/16 at 7:00am

Top 5 Bloodiest Movies Of All Time!

07.16.2013 | By |

With the upcoming release of the horror film “The Conjuring,” I decided to make a list of the top 5 bloodiest movies in the history of cinema. This list will focus exclusively on the disturbing amount of blood that appears on a screen and not on the level of fear or suspense that it provokes. Be it bad, obscure, or unsettling, this list is about blood, thick curdling hoses of blood. Here are the 5 bloodiest movies that are sure to make anyone that watches them vomit from disgust. Read More

Jack Rico

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2013/07/09 at 5:33pm

Best Fan-Made Christopher Reeve Superman Trailer Ever?

07.9.2013 | By |

There have been a plethora of fan-made Superman trailers here and there, some of them even raising an eyebrow or two for its skill, but after I saw this trailer made by the very adroit YouTube host silverlightsaber, there is no need to see any other one. In my opinion, this is the definitive Christopher Reeve Superman trailer. I literally got chills watching it and hearing Hans Zimmer’s Man of Steel composition. It made me appreciate even more the hero, the character and the story of Superman. Read More

Jack Rico

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2013/05/31 at 12:00am

Why A ‘Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’ Reunion Will Never Happen

05.31.2013 | By |

For all you fans of the 90’s TV show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, we hate to break it to you, but any ideas of a Will Smith and friends television reunion on NBC are out of the question. At least that is the case according to Alfonso Ribeiro, one of the co-stars of the show Read More

Jack Rico

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2013/03/26 at 12:00am

Killing Them Softly: Q&A With Director Andrew Dominik

03.26.2013 | By |

*Updated January 2026

Although Killing Them Softly director Andrew Dominik has been in the business for over a decade, he doesn’t have a long catalog of films to his name. However, the few he has directed truly speak wonders of his talent. His first feature was Chopper, a comedic crime biography based on the story of an Australian criminal. Read More

Mariana Dussan

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2013/03/19 at 12:00am

Selena Gomez, Hollywood’s new A lister?

03.19.2013 | By |

Updated April 2026

The Disney Princess is no more as a new rebellious side takes over. With a special debut of the indie film “Spring Breakers,” 20-year-old Selena Gomez shows that she is ready to take on more mature roles in Hollywood.

This weekend the film, directed by Harmony Korine (Kids, Mister Lonely), had a special three-theater-only debut which left everyone with their jaws on the floor – not only because of the wild college girls in tiny bikinis but because of the positive response to the film. Read More

Jack Rico

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2013/03/05 at 12:00am

Wonder Woman: Will this viral video work?

03.5.2013 | By |

Wonder Woman: Will this viral video work?

Recently sites like YouTube and Vimeo have become useful for more than just finding the next Justin Bieber, now we might be able to find the next great film director. With a small budget and a lot of creativity, Directors are turning to viral videos in order to catch the attention of studios, and there is no doubt that viral is the way to go, just look at the success of the “Harlem Shake.â€


“Mortal Kombat’s†Kevin Tancharoen and “Y the Last Man’s†Dan Trachtenberg have already tried their hand at viral videos and now it is stunt-veteran-turned-director Jesse V. Johnson’s turn. Read More

Jack Rico

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2013/01/26 at 12:00am

¡El director J.J. Abrams dirigirá el nuevo ‘Star Wars’!

01.26.2013 | By |

¡El director J.J. Abrams dirigirá el nuevo 'Star Wars'!

(LEA NUESTRO ARTÍCULO: Top 10 Hispanic directors that could direct Star Wars VII!)

J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII, the first of a new series of Star Wars films to come from Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy. Abrams will be directing and Academy Award-winning writer Michael Arndt will write the screenplay.

“It’s very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new Star Wars movie,” said Kennedy. “J.J. is the perfect director to helm this. Beyond having such great instincts as a filmmaker, he has an intuitive understanding of this franchise. He understands the essence of the Star Wars experience, and will bring that talent to create an unforgettable motion picture.” Read More

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2012/12/04 at 12:00am

Jessica Chastain on Possible Best Actress Oscar Win

12.4.2012 | By |

The New York Film Critics Circle surprisingly voted yesterday wins in three different categories for “Zero Dark Thirty” as the Best Picture, Kathryn Bigelow for Best Director and Greig Fraser for Best Cinematography. Despite not winning in the Best Actress department, Jessica Chastain (protagonist of ZDT) is nevertheless one of the favorites to win it at the Oscars come February 24th, 2013. Read More

Karen Posada

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2012/10/15 at 12:00am

NY Comic Con Coverage: ‘Beautiful Creatures’

10.15.2012 | By |

*Updated January 2026

Director Richard LaGravenese, known for The Fisher King and P.S. I Love You, brings the supernatural romance Beautiful Creatures to the screen. Based on the bestselling novel by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, the film launches the Caster Chronicles series. Warner Bros. Pictures distributes this adaptation, which mixes magic with a distinctly human drama. Read More

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