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About Sarah Sommer

Sarah is a journalist and an artist who lives in the city. She loves movies and television. She reads early and often. Sarah also helps out over at BSCkids.com and our other sites!

Outlander Gets 16 Episode Order From Starz

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Chris Albrecht, the Starz Chief Executive Officer, has officially announced that Starz and Sony Pictures Television have partnered up to bring the novel series, “Outlander” to television. Starz has ordered 16 episodes of the series which is set to begin filming this fall in Scotland with a premiere date somewhere in 2014. Continue reading →

Hans Zimmer Takes You Behind the Scenes For The Score of Man of Steel

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Man of Steel, the new Superman reboot has officially hit theaters and captivated audiences everywhere. If you are like me, one of the best parts of a movie is the musical score. A new featurette has been released where Hans Zimmer, the composer behind the score of the film, takes you behind the scenes of his unique work on the film’s musical side.

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Launch Trailer for Deadpool Video Game Released

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The much-anticipated video game based on the Deadpool comic book character is finally here (well almost.) The game arrives tomorrow and IGN recently debuted its officially launch trailer which features some of the games craziest gameplay moments. And yes, expect some X-Men cameos in this exclusive game! Continue reading →

Morten Tyldum to Direct Ghostman Adaptation

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Morten Tyldum, most known for directing Headhunters has officially signed on to direct the upcoming Warner Bros. project. The film is an adaptation of Roger Hobbs’ recent novel “Ghostman.” The feature film version will work from an adapted screenplay by Peter Craig with Kevin McCormick producing through his Langley Park Pictures. Continue reading →

Helena Bonham Carter to Play the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella

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Helena Bonham Carter has officially been cast as the fairy godmother in the upcoming live-action feature adaptation of Cinderella from Disney. I mean, she kind of looks what I always hoped my fairy godmother would look like and act and can she just be America’s fairy godmother?  Continue reading →

Sam Taylor-Johnson to Direct Fifty Shades of Grey

 

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The pseudo-porn novel, “Fifty Shades of Grey,” has officially found a director to helm the big screen adaptation. Universal Pictures and Focus Features announced that  Sam Taylor-Johnson has been hired on to direct the project. The film, based on the popular novel by E.L. James will be produced by Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti alongside the author.  Continue reading →

Hemlock Grove (Somehow) Picked Up For Second Season

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Are you fucking kidding me? The excruciatingly unbearable Netflix exclusive series, “Hemlock Grove” that aired last year, has been officially picked for a second season that will air next year. I really hated that show and if want to know how much I hated it you can read my review here. I honestly do not see how this series merits another season. However, it is happening. The series stars Famke Janssen, Bill Skarsgård, Landon Liboiron, Freya Tingley, and Dougray Scott. The second season will consist of 10 episodes that will go into production later this year. The sophomore season of Hemlock Grove will premiere in 2014. Continue reading →

BioShock Creator Ken Levine To Adapt and Write Logan’s Run Remake

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It is my experience that Ken Levine is a genius. The BioShock games he has created has some of the best storytelling that I have ever experienced in all my years of gaming. That being said, news broke that the game creator has been hired by Warner Bros. to take over writing the long-delayed and perpetually in-development film adaptation of the 1976 sci-fi cult classic Logan’s Run.  Continue reading →

Jack the Giant Slayer Blu-ray Combo Pack Giveaway!

Jack The Giant Slayer, the retelling of the classic story captivated audiences when it was released earlier this year. Optionated is excited to offer a brand new giveaway that will give you the chance to win the Blu-ray combo pack of the film. With the brand new blog app, you have the power! Control the moving GIFs and power the action in the movie with a swipe of your mouse! The Giant Soundboard lets you compose your own mashup of sounds from Jack The Giant Slayer, which your kids will enjoy for hours! Test your bravery and take the How Brave Are You? QUIZ to see if you are as brave as our hero Jack. Continue reading →