Every On-Screen Game of Thrones Death in Just 3 Minutes

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“Game of Thrones” season 4 is finally here tonight and I know you are probably just as excited as me and the rest of the world. In preparation for the new season, you can now watch a montage of EVERY on-screen death from the first three seasons. Yes, seriously.

Spoiler alert: obviously, there are a LOT of spoilers if you have not seen all of seasons 1-3.

Watch the glorious video below!

Season 4 of “Game of Thrones” is based on the second half of “A Storm of Swords,” the third book in the series A Song of Ice and Fire written by George R.R. Martin.

Jim Starlin’s Dreadstar Headed to the Big Screen

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Jim Starlin, the creator of Mad Titan Thanos at Marvel, has had his very own science fiction epic optioned for the big screen. His comic series, “Dreadstar” has been acquired for film by Benderspink and Illuminati Entertainment.

Running for over sixty issues, “Dreadstar” tells the story of Vanth Dreadstar, the lone survivor of the obliterated Milky Way Galaxy who is caught in the middle of a longstanding war between two powerful empires with his band of misfits Syzygy Darklock, Willow and Oedi.

The comic series was initially published in 1982 and was hailed by fans and critics. J.C. Spink of Benderspink told The Hollywood Reporter,

“Apart from Star Wars, this was my favorite science fiction story growing up.”

Illuminati’s Ford Lytle Gilmore also added,

“Dreadstar is one of the most important comics on the 1980s, paving the way for creators to control their own creations. After decades of Jim exercising that control and turning away countless Hollywood suitors, I’m excited he’s trusting me and J.C. to do it right.”

The pair will produce the film which is currently on the lookout for a screenwriter before securing a distributor or financier.

There is no word yet on when the project will go into production or who the studio is eyeing to star.

Judy Greer Cast in Jurassic World

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One of my favorite people in existance, Judy Greer, has been cast in the upcoming film, Jurassic World. The fourth installment in the “Jurassic Park” franchise will be directed by Colin Trevorrow, most known for his work on another science fiction film, Safety Not Guaranteed. 

Greer is most known for her roles in comedy shows such as Kitty in “Arrested Development” and Cheryl/Carol in “Archer.” She has also recently been cast in a few other upcoming blockbusters,  Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and Tomorrowland.

Her role in Jurassic World has not been revealed. However, she will be starring alongside Christ Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Nick Robinson, Ty Simpkins, Jake Johnson, Irrfan Khan, Omar Sy, and BD Wong returning as Dr. Henry Wu. Vincent D’Onofrio will reportedly be playing the villain.

 Trevorrow is keeping the story tightly under wraps, and has been cagey about sharing even details of some principle characters. In a recent interview with IGN, he noted that Pratt’s character will have a scientific connection to the dinosaur experiments, and serves as a foil for Howard’s more buttoned-down type. 

More details about the plot and characters are likely to come out over the next few months while the project moves into production.

HBO Announces Premiere Dates for True Blood’s Final Season and Damon Lindelof’s The Leftovers

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HBO has announced several premiere dates for the next few months. Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof’s end times drama, “The Leftovers,” will debut its 10-episode first season immediately following the Season 4 finale for Game of Thrones on Sunday, June 15 at 10 PM ET/PT. “True Blood” will kick off its seventh and final season (also 10 episodes) on June 22 at 9 PM.

“The Leftovers” is described as a “an original look at The Rapture… because it’s not entirely clear The Rapture happened.” It is based on Tom Perrotta’s novel of the same name.

This Sunday, just before “Game of Thrones'” 9 PM premier, HBO will air teasers for both “The Leftovers” and “True Blood.” You can see the teaser trailers below:

Amy Adams Eyed For Role In “Story of Your Life”

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The upcoming science fiction film, “Story of Your Life” may be adding Amy Adams to the cast. The actress is reportedly in talks with director Denis Villeneuve according to Deadline.

The film is based on the award-winning short story of the same name by Ted Chiang. “Story of Your Life” is said to be a mind-bending science fiction thriller where in the aftermath of aliens land around the globe, a linguist is recruited by the US government in a race to decipher their intentions on Earth.

The script was written by Eric Heisserer, who is also executive producing. FilmNation Entertainment, in partnership with Lava Bear Films, is financing, producing and handling worldwide sales for the project. The producers are 21 Laps’ Shawn Levy and Dan Levine along with FilmNation and Lava Bear.

There is no word yet on when the studio is planning to release the film in theaters or any other actors attached to the project.

Trailer for The Wolf Among Us: Episode 3 Released

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The official trailer for the upcoming episode 3 of “The Wolf Among Us” from Telltale Games has released! The third episode of the “Fables” based serial video age is titled “A Crooked Mile.”

“The Wolf Among Us” is a five-episode series from the creators of 2012 Game of the Year The Walking Dead. Based on Bill Willingham’s classic comic series “Fables,” it is an often violent, mature and hard-boiled thriller where the characters and creatures of myth, lore and legend are real and exist in our world.

As Bigby Wolf – THE big bad wolf in human form – you will discover that the brutal, bloody murder of a Fable is just a taste of things to come, in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.

“The Wolf Among Us: Episode 3” will release Tuesday, April 8 for PC and Mac worldwide, and for PlayStation 3 in North America. The episode releases for Xbox 360 worldwide and on PS3 in Europe the next day, April 9. “A Crooked Mile” releases next week for iOS as well, though no concrete date was given on Telltale’s Twitter account.

You can watch the trailer below. Note: there are potential spoilers in the trailer for anyone who hasn’t completed Episode 1 and 2 yet.

FremantleMedia and Roland Joffe Team on Hunchback of Notre Dame TV Series

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The iconic Victor Hugo novel, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is becoming a television series thanks to FremantleMedia and the Oscar-nominated film director and writer, Roland Joffé. The series will be called “Ugly” and will be played out against the political economic and social explosion of early 17th Century France, the series follows the life of Ugly, the physically impaired hero of the piece and features a cast of extraordinary characters.

In 1695 in the chateau of the Comte de Chateaupers a baby is born. Joy at the baby’s birth is quickly extinguished as it is discovered that the baby boy is deformed. At first sight, his grandmother hurriedly brings a pillow to spare the child from a life of pain and despair, but something in the child’s eyes stops her. Hours later a troupe of travelling actors discover a basket and within lies the newborn baby of surpassing ugliness. Meanwhile, the intemperate Comte de Chateaupers is presented with an heir, never knowing that the child has been hastily bought from a poor woman of the village. The series embarks on a heart-felt journey and shows what it means to be human regardless of your outward appearance. To wrestle with greed, insecurity and fear, to discover the force of compassion, the pain and power of love and the finding of beauty where it is least expected.

Joffé said,

“It’s a cruel conundrum that beauty – much as it is desirable and desired – may be a prison both for those who have it and those who want it. At one level we all think we know what beauty is, but there are as many different kinds of beauty as there are varieties of love. Though physical beauty may encourage the continued expansion of the population at large, it may only be inner beauty that guarantees it’s continued and continuing existence. In our story, Ugly is beautiful and much of what passes for beauty is ugly. Such is life, and life and love, cruelty and compassion, morals and money, are the subjects of our story.”

Sarah Doole, Director of Global drama, FremantleMedia added,

“FremantleMedia International are beyond excited about the opportunity to work with the extraordinarily talented Roland Joffé. ‘Ugly’ is truly captivating and exactly the type of project that we have been seeking in our efforts to grow our creation of high end scripted dramas. We are looking forward to discussing the project with the broadcasters at MIPTV.”

There is currently no word on when the series will premiere or who will be cast in the lead roles.

Adam McKay to Adapt and Direct “The Big Short”

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“The Big Short,” the acclaimed novel by Michael Lewis is on its way to the big screen. Paramount Pictures and Plan B have announced their plans to adapt the novel with writer/director Adam McKay has come aboard to both adapt and direct the project.

The novel, “The Big Short: Inside The Doomsday Machine,” is a bestseller about the housing and credit bubble of the 2000’s.

“Michael Lewis has the amazing ability to take complex formulas and concepts and turn them into page turners. Plan B and I connected over that breathless quality the book has. Very excited to jump into this,” said McKay.

Adam Goodman, Paramount Film Group President, said,

“I am so excited as this project marks my third collaboration with Adam McKay – a tremendously talented filmmaker and one of my favorite storytellers.”

The film will be produced by Paramount and Brad Pitt’s Plan B. Pitt previously starred in and produced Lewis’ Moneyball, which earned an Academy Award-nomination for Best Picture.

There is currently no word on who the studio is eyeing to star in the film or a projected release date.

Warner Bros. Acquires The First Phone Call From Heaven

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Mitch Albom’s recently released novel, “The First Phone Call From Heaven” has been optioned for the big screen by Warner Bros. Denise DiNovi will is attached to produce the big screen adaptation, which has not yet named a screenwriter.

The novel was initially published in November. It is described as follows:

One morning in the small town of Coldwater, Michigan, the phones start ringing. The voices say they are calling from heaven. Is it the greatest miracle ever? Or some cruel hoax? As news of these strange calls spreads, outsiders flock to Coldwater to be a part of it.

At the same time, a disgraced pilot named Sully Harding returns to Coldwater from prison to discover his hometown gripped by “miracle fever.” Even his young son carries a toy phone, hoping to hear from his mother in heaven.

As the calls increase, and proof of an afterlife begins to surface, the town—and the world—transform. Only Sully, convinced there is nothing beyond this sad life, digs into the phenomenon, determined to disprove it for his child and his own broken heart.

Moving seamlessly between the invention of the telephone in 1876 and a world obsessed with the next level of communication, Mitch Albom takes readers on a breathtaking ride of frenzied hope.

There is no word yet on when the studio is eyeing to release the film or who will star in the lead roles. You can check out a trailer for the book itself in the player below:

Batman: Arkham City Available on PlayStation Plus in April

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Sony has revealed the upcoming titles available to PlayStation Plus members in April and included in the list is the high profile game, “Batman: Arkham City.”

“Batman: Arkham City” is the sequel to the 2009 video game “Batman: Arkham Asylum” and the second installment in the “Batman: Arkham” series. Arkham City is based on the franchise’s long-running comic book mythos. In the game’s main storyline, Batman is incarcerated in Arkham City, a massive new super-prison enclosing the decaying urban slums of fictional Gotham City. He must uncover the secret behind the sinister scheme, “Protocol 10”, orchestrated by the facility’s warden, Hugo Strange. The game’s leading characters are predominantly voiced by actors from the DC Animated Universe, with Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprising their roles as Batman and the Joker, respectively.

The other titles available to members also include:

  • “Mercenary Kings” for the PlayStation 4
  • “Stealth Inc” for PS3
  • “A Clone in the Dark” for PS3
  • “Castle of Illusion” for PS3
  • “Velocity Ultra” for PS Vita
  • “Pixeljunk Monsters” for PS Vits

You can check out a video of the games available this April below!