Back in October we reported that Sony Pictures acquired the rights to make a movie out of the authorized biography of Steve Jobs, and there were speculations about the company getting Aaron Sorkin onboard to write the screenplay for the movie. According to the latest reports, the writer has been approached by Sony to write the screen play and he’s strongly considering it. Here’s what he had to say: “Sony […]
If you’re not going anywhere this holiday season and you’re thinking of just staying at home, Google has got some good news for you. They have announced that twelve of its top movies on the Android Market will be available for rental at $0.99 each for the next two weeks. $11.88 to watch 12 new movies on your Android device, talk about a bargain! Unfortunately this deal appears to be […]
If you have a penchant for making your own movies, but lack the actors, equipment and locations to shoot your masterpiece, you might want to give Xtranormal a shot. This simple to use online app lets anybody easily create animated movies with the use of their computer. All users have to do is login to the service, select a movie set, and start directing away! With a tagline like: “If […]
Great news for Netflix users with Android devices: the company today launched a new update for its Android app that expands the support of the app. It is now available for users in Canada and Latin America for the first time. It also includes support for all Android 3.x Honeycomb tablets (previously it was only restricted to smartphones and Honeycomb on selected tabets).In addition to expanding its reach, the latest […]
Fans of the Angry Birds game, if you just can’t get enough of the game, Rovio will be stepping things up this Halloween with the addition of a new bird, whose image can be seen partially on the Angry Birds Facebook page. It is unknown what this new bird’s ability is just yet, but it is expected to make an appearance in the game’s Halloween edition, which will be launched […]
In some unsurprising news, it has been reported that Sony Pictures has struck a deal with the author of the authorized biography of Steve Jobs (to be released later this month) to obtain the rights to make a movie out of it. The author of the book, Walter Isaacson will be getting paid $3 million if the movie is produced, and is guaranteed $1 million even if it isn’t.Sony Pictures […]
A couple of months ago, some of you might have caught the fan made video for a reboot of Mortal Kombat called Mortal Kombat: Rebirth. Well, the video was a hit, it gained a lot of attention, and a 9-episode web series (Mortal Kombat: Legacy) was spawned. Now, the director of the first video and the web series, Kevin Tancharoen, has been given the green light by Warner Brothers to […]
Remember the trailer for the zombie game, Dead Island, which was deemed too controversial by some folks? Well, the game has been out for awhile now, but as many who have played the game would realize by now – it’s nothing like the cinematic trailer that was released back in February. Well, for those of you who were hoping for the cinematic experience, we’ve got some good news.
Interested in shooting movies and don’t know where to begin when it comes to selecting the right lens for the camera? Well, instead of getting a lens one by one – why not get all of them at once? Lensbaby has just announced a new addition to its Lensbaby Creative Effects camera products lineup: the Lensbaby Movie Maker’s Kit. Packaged in a rugged pelican case to ensure the safety of […]
If you’re a film student, critic, or just someone who loves watching movies, you can’t help but make comparisons of shows you’ve recently seen with other films you’ve seen before – especially if they are remakes or sequels. What about if you’re looking for a movie to watch and want a general idea of what it’s about without having to read through any synopses so you don’t spoil the story? […]
Are you a movie buff who’s tired of having boxes of discs taking up all the space on your shelves in your house? Wish there was a way to get rid of all the discs you own, while keeping the movies at the same time? That’s where Kaleidescape M700 Disc Vault comes in. This nifty device lets you store your movie collection (up to 320 discs) into a single storage […]
After teasing the public with Netflix on the Nintendo 3DS last month at E3, it looks like the service is finally here for 3DS owners to get their hands on. While the Nintendo 3DS’ tiny screen isn’t exactly ideal for watching movies for long periods of time, users now have the option of streaming Netflix videos on their handheld console.
Are you a huge Tron fan? If you are what do you think of this Tron inspired concept phone? Designed by Raul Galindo, the phone tries to keep to its “futuristic” look by only measuring 7mm in thickness, with a 4-inch touch screen display. Granted that the 4-inch display isn’t exactly futuristic (we kind of expected holographic images to pop up), the design is. It’s aptly named the “Tron Phone” […]