Having previously honed his foosball skills at the table located in the AOL-Huffington Post office, he now obsesses over all things geek. Nick previously worked for sites like Asylum.com, HuffPost, GammaSquad and TheFW.com, and is probably the next Supreme.
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‘Pacific Rim’ Animated Series to Bridge Gap Between the Movies
We hope you like jaegers, because we're about to get hit by a huge wave of 'Pacific Rim'-related movies, TV and comics. While Guillermo del Toro announced 'Pacific Rim 2' for 2017, there's also more comic books and an animated television series on the way, the latter of which the director revealed will help bridge the gap between where the first film ends and the sequel begins.
Comic-Con 2014 Toy Exclusives: The 12 Hottest Items You’ll Absolutely Want to Own
Comic-Con 2014 is just around the corner, and while we can't wait to get the lowdown on the most-anticipated movies and TV shows coming in the years ahead, we can't forget about all the exclusive toys and merchandise that'll be offered to attendees.
From those super-sweet Funko Pop! figures to 'Alien' in a box, there's arguably too much coolness to handle. But don't worry! We've taken the liberty and scoured through all the many Comic-Con 2014 toy offerings and hand picked some of our favorites. If you're one of those crazy kids making their way to San Diego in a couple weeks, be sure to keep these products on your radar.
Extended ‘Lucy’ Clip: Scarlett Johansson Is Not Taking Prisoners
Scarlett Johansson with super powers? No, it's not a Marvel movie. 'Lucy' is directed by Luc Besson, the guy behind 'The Professional,' and the newly released extended clip showcases another of the man's strong female ass-kicker. Just be warned, there's some blood.
‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay’ Teaser: The Rebellion Is About to Start
President Snow is back with another message for the citizens of Panem. After the first 'Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1' teaser video hit the airwaves, showing us Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) seemingly siding with the tyrannical President Snow (Donald Sutherland), a new presidential address debuted -- before ultimately getting hijacked by the rebels of District 13.
‘Exodus’ Trailer: Christian Bale Leads the War Between ‘Gods and Kings’
Biblical epics are all the rage right now, but the first 'Exodus' trailer, previewing Christian Bale's turn as Moses, reinforces how different and unexpected this film adaptation will be.
You Can Own a Life-Size Darth Vader Statue For Only $8,000
Darth Vader may not be returning for 'Star Wars: Episode 7' (that we know of), but he has indeed made a comeback. Sideshow Collectibles unveiled their life-size statue of the most iconic Sith Lord in the galaxy -- and you can take him home if you have several thousand dollars in your bank account.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ IMAX Sneak Peek: What We Learned From Watching 17 Mins of Marvel’s Space Opera
On Monday night, July 7, Marvel teamed with the folks at IMAX to screen 17 minutes of 'Guardians of the Galaxy' for fans ahead of the film's August 1 release. Tickets and seating were first come, first served, so you can imagine the turnout, but we were there to take in all the never-before-seen footage. And boy, was there a lot to take in.
Directed by James Gunn, 'Guardians of the Galaxy' stars Chris Pratt as the thief-turned-hero Star-Lord, Zoe Saldana as assassin Gamora, Dave Bautista as the crazed Drax The Destroyer, Bradley Cooper as the trigger-happy Rocket and Vin Diesel as the tree of a few words Groot, as they band together to stop the villains plans of Thanos and Ronan The Accuser. It's one of Marvel's most ambitious films to date, taking the universe established with The Avengers into outer space, and here's everything we learned from the 17-minute 'Guardians of the Galaxy: An IMAX 3D First Look.'
‘Gone Girl’ Trailer: Ben Affleck Is the Most Hated Man in America
Yes, Ben Affleck is the most hated man in America, but we're not referring to his Batman backlash (though, that has arguably quelled considerably). The latest 'Gone Girl' trailer previews director David Fincher's adaptation of the best-selling novel of the same name, in which Affleck's Nick Dunne becomes the primary suspect in his wife's disappearance and presumed murder.
‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ Director’s Cut Confirmed for Later This Year
'X-Men: Days of Future Past' is the most successful film of the franchise yet, and that's saying something, given all the moving parts within the story itself and the immense cast of new and returning stars. A few aspects from the original script were cut for this time-travel tale, mainly the deletion of Anna Paquin's major appearance as Rogue, but fans will get to see everything the original version had to offer through a director's cut.
‘Hocus Pocus 2′ Summons Tina Fey for More Witchy Shenanigans [Debunked]
What's the prophesy, again? If a virgin lights the black-flame candle on All Hallow's Eve, Sarah, Winnie and Mary will rise up from the grave. Well, Tina Fey may not have lit any sketchy candles (that we know), but the gestating 'Hocus Pocus 2' has reportedly enlisted the comedienne to bring her magic touch to this beloved film for another go.
‘Big Hero 6′ First Look: Disney’s Animated Marvel Team Rolls Out in Six New Posters
The idea behind 'Big Hero 6,' Walt Disney's first animated Marvel movie since they acquired the home of The Avengers, is an exciting prospect, one that we've been tracking for some time. While the full cast is still to be announced, today brings our first look at this new team of superheroes through unofficial movie posters.
‘Batman vs. Superman’ First Look: Henry Cavill Suited Up as Clark Kent
When director Zack Snyder unveiled our first look at Ben Affleck all suited up as Batman (with his trusty Batmobile by his side) in his upcoming turn in 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,' the photo in question sent the internet into a whirl of excitement. Unfortunately, the same can't really be said of Henry Cavill's reveal, primarily because it's not even of him as Superman, but rather his journalistic alter-ego, Clark Kent.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ to Debut 17 Minutes of New Footage With an IMAX 3D First Look
'Guardians of the Galaxy' is Marvel's most ambitious effort yet, taking the Cinematic Universe established with 'The Avengers' movies to the farthest reaches of the universe. For cryin' out loud, there's a talking raccoon and a Hulk-like tree! We all know you want to get a taste of what director James Gunn cooked up, and now you can in select IMAX theaters across the country.
New ‘Jupiter Ascending’ Trailer: It All Comes Down to Mila Kunis
A new 'Jupiter Ascending' trailer has arrived to remind us that this cool-looking (and slightly complicated) film from the Wachowski duo underwent so much grief in post-production that Warner Bros. had no choice but to bump it to February of 2015. But that's ok, because word on the street was that it suffered from poor VFX, and for a film relying largely on such theatrics, that would've proven disastrous.
‘Dracula Untold’ Trailer: The World Doesn’t Need Anymore Heroes
Universal and Legendary unleashed our first 'Dracula Untold' trailer unto the world, riffing a bit on our current superhero-obsessed culture while showing off Luke Evans as the iconic vampire Dracula. But this isn't really the Bram Stoker story we've all come to know and love -- this is more like a 'Mummy'-esque prequel story.
‘Dracula Untold’ Trailer: The World Doesn’t Need Anymore Heroes
Universal and Legendary unleashed our first 'Dracula Untold' trailer unto the world, riffing a bit on our current superhero-obsessed culture while showing off Luke Evans as the iconic vampire Dracula. But this isn't really the Bram Stoker story we've all come to know and love -- this is more like a 'Mummy'-esque prequel story.
‘Batman vs. Superman’ Casts ‘Argo’ Star Scoot McNairy in Mysterious Role
Scoot McNairy, who recently appeared in 'Argo' and Marvel's 'All Hail the King' One-Shot, has reportedly been added to the 'Batman vs. Superman' cast. Is he one of the latest members of the Justice League?
‘Into the Storm’ Trailer: Dorothy Knows Nuthin’ About Twisters
How do you fight the air? The answer, according to the new 'Into the Storm' trailer, is a resounding no ... unless, of course, you're one of the 'Jersey Shore' boys fist-pumping in the clubs. This new look at the natural disaster flick goes full 'Twister' in following around storm chasers tracking a series of tornados wreaking havoc on a small town. Although, unlike 'Twister,' the found footage use and number of fire cyclones are higher.
New ‘Hunger Games: Mockingjay’ Teaser and What It Means for the Movie
'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1' continues its streak of viral marketing with a message from President Snow himself (played by Donald Sutherland) as he addresses the citizens of Panem with Katniss' District 12 cohort and love interest Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) by his side. While this, along with its TheCapitol.pn homebase, may seem like a fun way of promoting the film, it actually points to a plot point to come in the movie.
New ‘Hunger Games: Mockingjay’ Teaser and What It Means for the Movie
'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1' continues its streak of viral marketing with a message from President Snow himself (played by Donald Sutherland) as he addresses the citizens of Panem with Katniss' District 12 cohort and love interest Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) by his side. While this, along with its TheCapitol.pn homebase, may seem like a fun way of promoting the film, it actually points to a plot point to come in the movie.