Karl Urban
Pete’s Dragon Starts Production in New Zealand
Principal photography on Pete’s Dragon got underway on February 10, 2015 in New Zealand. The film is a re-imagining of the 1977 Disney classic and will blend live action and CGI to tell the story of the special bond between an orphaned boy, Pete, and his best friend, Elliott, who just happens to be a dragon. The film stars Bryce Dallas Howard (The Help) as Grace, a park ranger who discovers the ex...[Read More]
The Five Best Bets for Movie Buffs at Motor City Comic Con
Novi, Michigan – Gone are the days when comic conventions were solely places for fans to search through long boxes for that one issue that completes their collection. Pop culture and movies have long since taken over these events to create massive celebrations of all things geek. While the Mecca for all cons is in San Diego, Metro Detroiters are lucky to have a con of their own – the Motor City Co...[Read More]
Trailer Trashin’: Vin Diesel Returns to Sci-Fi with Riddick
First off, sorry that this week’s column is getting to you so late, dear readers. I’ve been really busy lately, and this got away from me. But never let it be said that I will make you go a week without a new Trailer Trashin’ column. This time, I’m taking a quick look at the teaser trailer for the upcoming sci-fi action film Riddick. Premise: Betrayed by his own kind and le...[Read More]
Trailer Trashin’: Super Bowl XLVII Movie Spot Roundup!
Well, another Super Bowl has come and gone – congratulations to the Baltimore Ravens on their victory, and good job to the San Francisco 49ers, too. But for people like me, who are cinephiles and not football fans, the main thing that the Big Game has to offer is the new TV spots for upcoming movies. This year, there were seven movie spots during Super Bowl XLVII, and on this week’s Trailer ...[Read More]