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'Super 8' Spoiler Video: 5 Other Viral Movie Info Dumps

Posted 6/10/11 4:53 pm EST by in Commentary


There's a lot to love in "Super 8," not the least of which is the fairly spoilery viral clip that was released yesterday, detailing the monster at the center of the film.

"Super 8" is far from the first movie to create an informational video to catch audiences up to speed on the film's central premise. In fact, it's turned out to be something of a sci-fi staple. Everything from "Jurassic Park" to "Wall-E" has seemingly incorporated some element of these retro, potentially viral informational clips as a means to educate their viewers on the background of their films.

After the jump, we've picked five of our favorite videos-within-movies and detail why they've stuck with us for so long.

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IMDB Top 15 Of The Millennium List Offers A Glimpse Of Oscar Races Come?

Posted 8/18/09 5:30 pm EST by in Commentary


As part of their Power of Film feature, IMDb has put together a list of the top 15 highest fan rated flicks released since 2000. The list is impressive and a bit shocking: four of the films are foreign, three are animated, and four are fanperson dream films.

Coming in at number one is, unsurprisingly, “The Dark Knight.” A fan favorite that arguably spurred the Academy’s decision to open Best Picture up to 10 nominees after it was snubbed a nomination. “The Dark Knight” redefined the comic book film genre. Similarly, “Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” is number two, and one of only two films listed that won an Academy Award for Best Picture. Read More...

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'Wall-E' Won't Be Charging Up For Sequel, Says Film's Director

Posted 2/3/09 12:14 pm EST by in News


'Wall-E'At the end of “WALL-E,” the intergalactic Buy n Large cruise ship returned to an Earth freshly blossoming with life after several centuries of garbage-strewn toxicity. Our loveable title character and his high-tech hottie girlfriend EVE looked well on their way to some version of robotic bliss. What happens next we’ll never know: there won’t be a sequel.

“Personally, I never consider sequels,” WALL-E writer/director Andrew Stanton told MTV News. “I think that takes a lot of hubris to think that your idea is going to live on and on, and I always love the idea of something just being contained and done.” But didn’t Stanton co-write the screenplay for “Toy Story 2”? Maybe there’s a chance someday for a second go at WALL-E? Read More...

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Angelina Jolie Returns To Ass-Kicking Form In 'Wanted,' But Will You See That Or 'Wall-E'?

Posted 6/27/08 7:08 pm EST by in Video


That's our question of the day, as Hollywood delivers us the weekend of "W"'s...both "Wanted" and Pixar's "Wall-E" arrive in theaters today. So which of the two will you be checking out? Both? In one corner, you've got the universally-acclaimed flick featuring the cutest-ever-robot-in-the-history-of-Hollywood, and on the other you have Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy teaming with Morgan Freeman to deliver a mile-a-minute smattering of bullet-time craziness. Both are said to be fun, so which is it?

In the meantime, check out our report on "Wanted" below.

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Cracking Open Pixar's 'Wall-E' Easter Eggs

Posted 6/27/08 5:47 pm EST by in News


'Wall-E'You might know that the biggest summer movie this year not involving superheroes is "Wall-E," Pixar's latest and greatest animated film. You might even be anxious to see it this weekend. But will you see everything? Like every Pixar movie, "Wall-E" is filled with Easter Eggs hidden throughout. Like what?

-- In an article, I explored whether "Wall-E" was a cautionary tale about the environment. I'll spoil it for you: It most certainly is. But don't think the folks at Pixar aren't at least acknowledging their own part in the problem. In the movie, Wall-E has a collection of unique trash he finds particularly interesting. One of those pieces of junk? "Hammy," John Ratzenberger proclaimed of his "Toy Story" character. "He shows up in Wall-E's junk pile." Read More...

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The Dailies: June 20, 2008

Posted 6/20/08 3:45 pm EST by in Dailies


Quentin Tarantino- Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglorious Bastards” to be two films. (AICN)

- Thomas Jane wants to be Jonah Hex, has his fanboy enthusiasm spilled all over the web. (Film School Rejects)

- “Son of Rambow” star Will Poulter cast in central role of Eustace in “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.” (NarniaWeb)

- New, more action oriented trailers for “Wall-E” and “The Mummy” hit the web. (IGN & Rob Cohen)

- Could Josh Brolin be the next Snake Plissken? Brush up on your French to find out. (Spielberg News)

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The Dailies: December 18, 2007

Posted 12/18/07 4:42 pm EST by in Dailies


Sit back, relax, and enjoy a hot, steaming cup of our links of the day, back again with news on "Star Trek," "Wall-E," Judd Apatow and more.

- "Star Trek" writer Roberto Orci leaves the door open on a William Shatner cameo...but says it's really not very likely. (SCI FI Wire)

- The last man on Earth is a robot. Second trailer for Pixar's "Wall-E" surfaces online. (IGN)

- Basically, it'll be three hours of Jon Stewart looking awkwardly into the camera. WGA denies waiver for Golden Globes, Oscars. Telecast can have no written segments and show no montages or clips. (AP)

- No escape: Ewan McGregor to play romantic lead opposite Jim Carrey in "I Love You Phillip Morris," dark comedy about a homosexual recidivist escape artist. (Variety)

- The Judd Apatow backlash has begun, and it's coming from...Judd Apatow? (Funny Or Die)

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The Dailies: October 1, 2007

Posted 10/1/07 3:15 pm EST by in Dailies


Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in 'X-Men: The Last Stand'With news on "Wolverine," "Wall-E," Tim Burton, Jackie Chan, and more in our links of the day, now would be a bad time to have a case of the Mondays. Read about those and more below.

- Some people ask why. Upcoming prequel director Gavin Hood says why not to Wolverine. (Superhero Hype)

- Jackie Chan not so different after all. Hates "Rush Hour" series just like the rest of us. (Yahoo)

- Tim Burton to direct Frankenweenie feature film? (Slashfilm)

- New "Wall-E" teaser hits the web. It's in French, with English version coming tomorrow. (Allocine)

- Rule Britannia Redux: Peter Morgan developing sequel to "The Queen," which will focus on Blair's relationships with Presidents Clinton and Bush. (Variety)

- Morgan Freeman and Antonio Banderas set to break "The Code," in caper drama. (Variety)

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The Dailies: June 12, 2007

Posted 6/12/07 11:33 am EST by in Dailies


Frank Castle may have a new boss, Pixar reveals its future, "Saw" rolls on and more, in today's issue of "The Dailies."

- "Hooligans" director Lexi Alexander rumored to helm "Punisher 2." (JoBlo)

- Jennifer Connelly teams with real-life hubby Paul Bettany for Guillermo del Toro/Clive Barker-produced "Born," a psychological thriller about a claymation artist whose characters do horrible things. (Variety)

- Christina Applegate joins Teddy Geiger for music-themed comedy, "The Rocker." (Hollywood Reporter)

- "Monsters Inc." director leads Pixar's '09 slate with "Up," about 70-year-old man fighting beasts alongside park ranger. 2008 sees "Wall*E" story of futuristic robots falling in love, with '10 seeing "Toy Story 3” release. (Variety)

- "Saw 4” one-sheet revealed. (MovieWeb)

- Jesse Bradford to play a cursed ex-con in "The Echo." (Hollywood Reporter)

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