March 24, 2008
No More Fantastic Four Sequels?
When the first two installments of a film franchise rack up nearly $300 million in domestic box office receipts, you'd tend to think a third chapter in the series would be inevitable. More...

March 04, 2008
Rush Hour 3 Takes '07 DVD Rental Crown
It may not have been quite the box-office phenomenon that its predecessors were -- and critics may have disliked it enough to keep it down at 20 percent on the Tomatometer -- but that didn't stop Rush Hour 3 from emerging as the top DVD rental of... More...

January 22, 2008
I Know Who Killed Me, Norbit, Daddy Day Camp Lead Razzie Noms
No awards season -- even a strike-tainted one -- would be complete without the Razzies, right? Of course not. And that's why we've thoughtfully assembled all of this year's nominees in one convenient location. More...

October 02, 2007
RT on DVD: Fantastic Four 2, 1408, and The Jungle Book!
A delightfully mixed bag awaits us this week at the video store -- a little superhero hype (Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer), some Stephen King suspense (1408), plenty of TV on DVD (I Love New York Season One, Metalocalypse), and an... More...

September 27, 2007
The worst comic book adaptation since, well, since the first Fantastic Four.
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August 14, 2007
Doug Jones Talks Hellboy 2, Other Projects
For most actors, roles requiring heavy makeup or prosthetics tend to be a necessary evil. Audiences appreciate the final effect, but all the hours of preparation take their toll, and the process is often described as a less than positive... More...

July 30, 2007
Surfer Spin-Off to Give the Origin Story
If you were among those who found The Silver Surfer the most interesting character (by far) in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, then one screenwriter has good news for you. We could be looking at a Surfer "origin" story for the guy's... More...

July 26, 2007
Alex Proyas to Direct The Silver Surfer?
After having a grand old time shooting "Ghost Rider" in Melbourne, it looks like producer Avi Arad wants to bring more superhero movies down to Austrlia. Plus, word is that an Aussie might be helming the "Silver Surfer" spin-off. More...

July 18, 2007
Stan Lee Chats About Iron Man, The Hulk, and The Fantastic Four
When Marvel man Stan Lee isn't doing goofy little cameos in superhero movies, he's hosting a TV series called "Who Wants to Be a Superhero?" -- but let's just focus on the movies for now. More...

July 16, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Pottermania Strikes with $330M Global Bow
Hogwarts fans flexed their muscles at the North American box office showing up in droves once again for the extended opening weekend of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" which seized control of the multiplexes with its top spot debut.... More...

July 08, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: "Transformers" Stomps on Foes To Capture #1 Spot With $152.5M Opening
Optimus Prime and his robot heroes seized the number one spot at the North American box office with an explosive opening for "Transformers" over the extended Independence Day holiday frame. The Paramount/DreamWorks co-production grossed... More...

July 01, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: "Ratatouille" Becomes Top Chef of Box Office
Pixar scored its eighth consecutive number one opening with the animated feature "Ratatouille" which easily topped the North American box office chart this weekend. Bruce Willis got the action going in second place with the debut of his... More...

June 28, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Rats and Bruce Hit Theaters This Weekend
Disney and Pixar aim for their eighth straight number one hit together with the latest computer animated film from the industry experts, "Ratatouille." More...

June 24, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: "Evan" Not-So-Mighty Opens at #1
Steve Carell took over the number one spot this weekend with his new comedy "Evan Almighty," but it failed to generate the flood of business needed to recoup its mammoth production cost. More...

June 21, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Evan Shall Lead the Way
Universal looks to score its first number one hit in nearly a year this weekend with the new Steve Carell comedy "Evan Almighty" which hits the multiplexes on Friday targeting a broad family audience. More...

June 17, 2007
Box Office Guru Wrapup: "Fantastic Four" Clobbers Box Office Foes
Fox scored its first number one hit in five months with "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" which grossed an estimated $57.4M on its opening weekend, tripling its nearest competitor's sales. More...

June 14, 2007
Looks Like that "Silver Surfer" Spinoff is Coming
Oh, c'mon. Like you couldn't see this one coming. More...

June 14, 2007
Critical Consensus: "Silver Surfer" Trips Fantastically, "Nancy Drew" Without a Clue, "DOA" Dead on Arrival
Pop quiz, hotshot: which of the lesser Roberts do you prefer? Because this Friday, it's a match between Eric Roberts (playing the bad guy in "DOA: Dead or Alive") and Emma Roberts (title star of "Nancy Drew"). Also, there's... More...

June 14, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: "Silver Surfer" Sails into Multiplexes
With schools letting out for the summer, Hollywood rolls out a pair of PG-rated films hoping to attract kids to the multiplexes with some mindless fun. More...

June 07, 2007
trailer #2 and trailer review
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June 04, 2007
RT-UK Exclusive: Win Tickets to the World Premiere of "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer"
The Silver Surfer is set to rise into theatres this month and if you live in the UK you could see the Fantastic Four tackling his planet-wrecking threat earlier than your friends - Rotten Tomatoes UK has a pair of tickets to the film's world... More...

May 23, 2007
New Promo Clips for "Potter," "Surfer" & "Underdog"
If you love sitting in front of your computer watching brand-new trailers and TV ads for movies that you really wanna see, you've come to the right post. More...

May 16, 2007
Jones Conflicted Over Silver Surfer Voice
Most people would love to have a voice like Laurence Fishburne. Doug Jones has mixed feelings about it. He spent months performing the Silver Surfer for "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" and only found out last month when the... More...

May 14, 2007
"Hellboy 2" Tidbits -- And a Love Interest for Abe?
Actor Doug Jones recently shared a few words with Sci-Fi.com, and some of the covered topics include: three roles for "Hellboy 2" (and a love interest), as well as his feelings on being "voiced over" on "Fantastic Four... More...

May 09, 2007
Will Black Panther Appear in "Fantastic Four 3"?
Director Tim Story is apparently a big comic book geek, so when he got his hands on the "Fantastic Four" property, he immediately began running through all the supporting characters. And since we got Silver Surfer in Part 2... More...

May 07, 2007
Gruffudd Compares Fishburne's Silver Surfer to Jones'
With the recent announcement that Laurence Fishburne would provide the voice of the Silver Surfer, the stars of "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" were as surprised as everyone. Ioan Gruffudd shared his reaction to the... More...

May 01, 2007
Brand-New (and Pretty Darn Flashy) "FF2" Trailer
The first teaser trailer did a fine job of getting us pretty psyched up for "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer," despite the fact that most of us didn't exactly adore "Fantastic Four." Well, there's a brand-new... More...

April 28, 2007
Trailer & Poster review
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April 27, 2007
David Goyer to Direct "Magneto"
He's had his hand in a whole bunch of superhero flicks, and you can now add another one on to the filmography of writer/director David S. Goyer. He'll be directing and (re-)writing the "Magneto" flick for Fox. More...

April 25, 2007
Five New Posters for "Fantastic Four 2"
The Marvel website lists it as ten brand-new international one-sheets for "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer," but trust me, it's only five. More...

April 23, 2007
Avi Arad Talks Hulk, Surfer and Captain America Casting
Marvel Comics Productions has made some interesting casting announcements last week, from Edward Norton as the new Incredible Hulk and Laurence Fishburne as the voice of the Silver Surfer. Considering producer Avi Arad has described the former... More...

April 20, 2007
Galactus the Storm Cloud?
Man, us movie nerds will find the strangest things to complain about ... especially where comic book characters are concerned. Seems that someone out there saw what Galactus will look like in "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer,"... More...

April 19, 2007
Laurence Fishburne Will Voice "Surfer," Not Galactus
Our sources got one wrong last week. Well, they got it half-right: Laurence Fishburne will indeed be voicing a character in "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer," but it won't be the one belonging to Galactus... More...

April 18, 2007
Hop Aboard the Fantasticar!!
Dodge has put together a nice partnership with Fox for "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer." The slick yet odd-looking Fantasticar will come complete with ejector seats, advanced weaponry, and built-in product placement. More...

April 13, 2007
Has the Voice of "Galactus" Been Cast?
In the comic book world of "Fantastic Four," Galactus is also known as "eater of worlds," so I'm guessing he's a giant evil planet or something. (Sounds cool.) Recent gossip indicates that the voice of Galactus will be provided... More...

April 01, 2007
Gruffudd Prepares for "Fantastic Four" Reshoots
As the release of "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" approached, star Ioan Gruffudd is gearing up to go back to work. Don't worry, these aren't major reshoots, but there are things that need to get done. More...

March 29, 2007
Steve Carr Waits In Marvel Queue for "Iron Fist" Production
Steve Carr has been announced as the director for the Marvel Comics film "Iron Fist," but he is planning to make other projects first. It's not that he's not excited about it, it's just that Marvel is kind of busy. More...

March 21, 2007
Doug Jones Doles Out Some "Hellboy 2" Info
He played the body of Abe Sapien in the original "Hellboy," plus he was Pan in "Pan's Labyrinth" and the Silver Surfer in this summer's "Fantastic Four 2," but versatile actor Doug Jones plans to be extra-busy once... More...

March 12, 2007
Washington Waits for "Fantastic Four" Final Cut
While other "Fantastic Four" actors have spilled plenty about the upcoming "Rise of the Silver Surfer," Kerry Washington was reluctant to talk, only because she's learned from experience not to count on anything. More...

March 09, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "FF2"'s Dr. Doom Costume Talk, Tobey Maguire Leaving Spider-Man(?), George Lucas Speaks, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Julian McMahon spoke of Dr. Doom wardrobe issues in "Fantastic Four 2," Tobey Maguire discussed his questionable "Spider-Man" future, and George Lucas covered everything of relevance in his upcoming... More...

March 06, 2007
"Fantastic Four 2" to Feature That Galactus Guy
This is how Wikipedia describes the Marvel character Galactus: "Sometimes called the Devourer of Worlds or Ravager of Planets, Galactus is an enormously powerful being who must "feed" on the energy of planets to survive." Neat.... More...

March 05, 2007
Julian McMahon Talks Dr. Doom Costumes in "FF2"
Dr. Doom may be the comic book equivalent to Julia Roberts, trying on different outfits in front of a mirror in a romantic comedy montage. He seems to have more outfits in "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" than most divas. More...

February 23, 2007
"Silver Surfer" Graces Empire Magazine Cover
We don't have any flashy new news on the "Fantastic Four" sequel just yet, but fans of the comic might like to check this out: Seems the Silver Surfer is gracing the newest cover of Empire Magazine. More...

February 21, 2007
Gruffudd Talks Silver Surfer Action
While Ioan Gruffudd was on a roll giving out spoilers for "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer," on the press junket for "Amazing Grace" no less, he also touted the comic book sequel's new and improved action scenes.... More...

February 14, 2007
Mr. Fantastic Spills Some "Silver Surfer" Beans
While out promoting his new Michael Apted film, "Saving Grace," actor Ioan Gruffudd has to field a lot of "Fantastic Four" questions, but he seems to handle the stuff pretty well, going so far as to offer a few new tidbits to... More...

February 09, 2007
Nifty New Designs on Venom, Goblin and Dr. Doom
If you love superhero movies then I bet you love the supervillains. And if you love those guys you'll probably get a kick out of some production artwork on two "Spider-Man 3" baddies -- plus a pretty promising touch-up for the... More...

January 25, 2007
Chiklis Talks "Fantastic Four 2" and "3"
IGN Movies recently corralled actor Michael Chiklis ("The Shield") to ask him about possible developments for his "Fantastic Four" character, Ben Grimm -- A.K.A. The Thing -- in this summer's "Fantastic Four: Rise of the... More...

January 19, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: "Spider-Man 3's" Venomous Action Figure, "Alien Vs. Predator 2's" Preview Pic, Kevin Smith's Horror Trip, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, the requisite "Spider-Man 3" tidbit came in the form of an action figure, and "Alien Vs. Predator 2" joined the fray with a preview photo of its own. More...

January 17, 2007
Some Juicy Plot Details on "Fantastic Four" Sequel
"Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" screenwriter Don Payne recently spilled a few beans to the guys at Comics2Film.com, and while we're not diving into spoiler territory, there's some stuff here that the fans will probably... More...

January 08, 2007
teaser trailer reviewed
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December 29, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: Talia Shire Talks "Rocky," Teasers Galore, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Talia Shire gives her views on Adrian's absence from "Rocky Balboa," and we've got all sorts of trailers and teasers, from "The Fantastic Four 2," "Grind House" and "Ocean's 13." More...

December 27, 2006
"Fantastic Four 2" Teaser Bulletin: Johnny Storm vs. The Silver Surfer!
We've heard all the rumors and the casting announcements and various pieces of sequel-mania, but now comes the first official footage (and flipbook!) from "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer," and I think it looks pretty damn solid. More...

December 22, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: A Real "Transformers" Trailer, James Franco Talks "Spider-Man 3," Doug Jones Talks "Silver Surfer," And More!
In this week's Ketchup, we had a first glimpse of Keith Richards in the third "Pirates of the Caribbean" (only for the photo to be removed at the studio's request), and the first official "Transformers" trailer appeared. More...

December 22, 2006
Tarantino, Rodriguez, Clooney & Pitt: It's "Grind House" and "Ocean's 13" Trailer Time!
A pair of pretty high-profile movie trailers hit the 'net quite recently, one for the long-awaited Quentin Tarantino / Robert Rodriguez action-horror combo "Grindhouse," and the other for the second star-studded sequel to "Ocean's... More...

December 22, 2006
New "Fantastic Four" Image: See the Silver Surfer!
We'll cut to the chase: read on to see the first image of the Silver Surfer himself from "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer!" More...

December 21, 2006
Abe Sapien Gets Some Action in "Hellboy 2"
Doug Jones will only get a few months of rest out of makeup after wrapping "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer." Guillermo Del Toro wants him back as Abe Sapien in "Hellboy 2." More...

December 20, 2006
Doug Jones Exposes Silver Surfer: No CGI?
Exhausted from doing a day of "Pan's Labyrinth" press immediately following his last night shoot for "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer," Doug Jones was giddy to talk about his latest costumed character. Some thought... More...

December 19, 2006
Rumblings on a "Fantastic Four 2" Teaser ... and Another Sequel?
Well, we all knew there'd probably be a "Fantastic Four 3" eventually, but I was expecting the second one to hit the screens (and not stink like the first one did) before all the Part 3 buzz got rolling. But nope, it seems that Kerry... More...

December 06, 2006
The Fantastic Four will ride around in a four person flying bumper-car and fight a space alien who travels the stars on a giant, mirrored surfboard.
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December 01, 2006
This Car is "Fantastic" 4 Driving to Your Next Villain Battle
If I spent an entire news post telling you about this nifty new car I just bought, you'd probably be very bored and a little annoyed. But what if I told you the "Fantastic Four" just got some new wheels? Oh THEN you'd be all excited... More...

December 01, 2006
Stan Lee on Superhero Movies and His Surprising "Fantastic Four 2" Cameo
At 84 years old, the legendary comics god Stan Lee is showing no signs of slowing down. Right now he's out there hawking a really cool video game called "Marvel Ultimate Alliance," preparing for a second season of "Who Wants to Be a... More...

October 23, 2006
Invisible Girl's "Fantastic Four 2" Wedding Album
"Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" is currently in production in Vancouver, which is where they recently shot a sequence in which Invisible Girl gets married AND has to deal with a runaway helicopter. More...

October 19, 2006
Director Tim Story Blogs About "Fantastic Four 2"
"Fantastic Four" director Tim Story has taken to MySpace with a handful of journal entries, so for those who are psyched for the sequel, you might wanna take a peek. More...

October 13, 2006
Take A Peek At the "Silver Surfer" Riding His CGI Board
Looking more like the Green Surfer, a "Silver Surfer" actor (perhaps "Hellboy"'s Doug Jones, who's been cast in the role) has been photographed while filming some mo-cap sequences of the cosmic character in action. More...

October 12, 2006
Action-Packed Set Pics From "Fantastic Four 2" and "Rush Hour 3"!
Dark Horizons has pointed the way to some exciting set pics for "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" and "Rush Hour 3," both currently in production. More...

October 06, 2006
Galactus to Eat Planets in "Fantastic Four 2?"
20th Century Fox bigwig Tom Rothman has confirmed the appearance of Galactus in the upcoming comic sequel, "The Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer," which (hopefully) can only mean one thing: there's gonna be some cosmic feasting... More...

October 06, 2006
The Weekly Ketchup: Robert Downey Jr. As "Iron Man," George Lucas In The News, And More!
In this week's Ketchup, Robert Downey Jr. finally gets cast as "Iron Man," and George Lucas discusses many things, including "Indiana Jones 4." More...

October 03, 2006
Gorgeous Model Joins "Fantastic Four 2" Cast
Fashion model turned actress Beau Garrett has been signed to play the Human Torch's love interest in next year's "Fantastic Four" sequel. Here's hoping she owns a few fire extinguishers. More...

September 25, 2006
Weta Digital Lands "Silver Surfer" Duty
If your movie requires the creation of an entirely CGI character, one of the very best places to go for help is New Zealand's Weta Digital -- otherwise known as "the place that created Gollum." That's where Fox and Tim Story are going to... More...

September 15, 2006
"Fantastic Four 2"'s Silver Surfer To Be Created Using Body Suit, Not CGI?
According to AICN, the Silver Surfer, who’ll be played by Doug Jones ("Hellboy," "Pan's Labyrinth"), in the "Fantastic Four" sequel will be wearing a chrome/silver colored body suit. Additionally, the face will be a... More...

August 25, 2006
Andre Braugher Joins "Fantastic Four" Sequel
Commanding character actor Andre Braugher is the latest to join the cast of "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer," but Fox isn't telling us who the guy's playing! More...

August 24, 2006
"Fantastic Four 2" Begins Vancouver Shoot
If you spent some time in Vancouver over the past weekend, you might have seen a bunch of people making a movie called "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer." If not, you might be happy to know that someone took some snapshots. (So... More...

August 17, 2006
"Fantastic Four" Sequel Has an Official Title
There's been a few random reports about what the "Fantastic Four" sequel is going to be called, and now (brace yourselves) we now have the absolute final news. Are you ready? More...

August 05, 2006
We can wait . . .
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July 28, 2006
Another Scoop of Doom on "Fantastic Four 2"?
Actor Julian McMahon, best known for his great work on "Nip/Tuck," had a recent chat with if iFMagazine, and he shared some "Fantastic Four 2" tidbits that may (or may not) prove interesting to the comics fans. Bottom Line:... More...

July 17, 2006
Abe Sapien = Silver Surfer?
Early word is that The Silver Surfer will appear in the "Fantastic Four" sequel, only he'll be a fully CG-animated entity, not unlike Gollum or Dobby or Kong. New gossip indicates that actor Doug Jones (who seems to be Guillermo del... More...

July 11, 2006
The Comic-Con is Coming!
I attend several film festivals each year, but there's always one movie-centric event that I'd really love to attend: The San Diego Comic-Con. Movie geek heaven is what I like to call it. Read on to find out why... More...