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Top 10 Anime Films of All Time
Posted 8 months ago
With Demon Slayer's box office success, we're tackling the impossible task of naming the Top 10 Anime Films of All Time!
Ghost in the Shell
- Theatrical - Wide 2017-03-31
- Cast Beat Takeshi Scarlett Johansson Michael Pitt Juliette Binoche Chin Han
- Directed by Rupert Sanders
- Written by William Wheeler
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Based on the internationally-acclaimed sci-fi property, GHOST IN THE SHELL follows the Major (Johansson), a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, Section 9 is faced... See more with an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out Hanka Robotic’s advancements in cyber technology.
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Awesome Artists We’ve Found Around The Net: Stephen Sampson
Posted 5 years ago
For years, Awesome Art We've Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to...
Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net: Beetlejuice, Cujo, The Goonies
Posted 5 years ago
Some cliche somewhere said that 'a picture is worth a thousand words.' This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted...
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Ghost in the Shell (Movie Review)
Posted 9 years ago
PLOT: A cyber-enhanced government operative has to take down a terrorist who is systematically killing members of the company that created her. REVIEW: GHOST IN THE SHELL is one of those movies that I'm so ambivalent toward I can barely...
Review: Ghost in the Shell
Posted 9 years ago
PLOT: The Major (Scarlett Johansson) is the field commander of an anti-terrorist unit called Section 9. Possessing an artificial body but a human brain, she and her upgraded cohorts hunt a mysterious cyber-terrorist, Kuze (Michael Pitt) who’s attempting to dismantle...
Scarlett Johansson officially signs on to star in Ghost in the Shell
Posted 11 years ago
At this point, Scarlett Johansson has more than proved herself in the action arena with films like AVENGERS and LUCY, all while delivering the dramatic goods in pictures like HER and UNDER THE SKIN. If you ask me, that makes...
Scarlett Johansson will star in Ghost in the Shell for Rupert Sanders
Posted 11 years ago
Dreamworks’ live-action adaptation of the popular anime GHOST IN THE SHELL has found its star. Variety is reporting that Scarlett Johansson, who has solidified herself as a reliable action star thanks to her Marvel flicks and this past summer’s LUCY,...
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Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net: Star Wars, TMNT, The Walking Dead
Posted 11 years ago
Theodore Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have...
Scarlett Johansson offered lead in live-action Ghost In The Shell
Posted 12 years ago
Based on the 1995 film of the same name (as well as the Manga comic), GHOST IN THE SHELL is the latest anime adaptation in the Hollywood pipeline, with SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN's Rupert Sanders directing. Recently, it was...
Margot Robbie in talks for Rupert Sanders’ live-action Ghost in the Shell
Posted 12 years ago
Yes, even though there hasn't been any news on the planned live-action version of GHOST IN THE SHELL since Rupert Sanders (SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN) joined the project in January, it's still happening, and The Wrap has learned Margot...
Ghost in the Shell 25th Anniversary Blu-ray coming in September
Posted 12 years ago
One of the most important animes of all time, GHOST IN THE SHELL, is getting a lovingly restored 25th Anniversary Blu-ray this fall courtesy of Anchor Bay. Boasting an all new HD transfer, the Mamoru Oshii film streets on September...
Rupert Sanders signs on to direct live action version of Ghost in the Shell
Posted 12 years ago
When the topic of anime gets brought up, the first film people immediately blurt out is GHOST IN THE SHELL. If you’re a fan of the genre, it’s pretty much required viewing. A live action version of the material has...
Ink & Pixel: Evangelion: 1.01 You Are (Not) Alone
Posted 13 years ago
Steve Ink & Pixel is a source of pride and joy for me as a writer and as such, I’m always striving to take this column further for those who read and enjoy it. If you yourself, or anyone you...
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Project Hail Mary gets a surprise release on digital platforms
Posted 2 days ago
Project Hail Mary is now available to rent or buy on digital platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and more!
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Remain is the highest-testing movie of M. Night Shyamalan’s career
Posted 1 day ago
M. Night Shyamalan says his Nicholas Sparks collaboration Remain, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is his highest-testing movie ever
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Punisher: One Last Kill is getting roasted by fans for audio issues and an “unfinished” VFX shot that looks like a PlayStation cutscene
Posted 1 day ago
Marvel fans are taking the studio's latest Special Presentation, Punisher: One Last Kill, to task for laughable audio and VFX issues.
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Grown Ups 3: Adam Sandler getting the gang back together with a sequel for Netflix
Posted 1 day ago
It may have taken longer than expected, but Grown Ups 3 is finally happening, with the project in the works at Netflix.
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Donald Gibb of Bloodsport and Revenge of the Nerds has passed away at age 71
Posted 2 days ago
Donald Gibb, best known for his roles in Bloodsport and the Revenge of the Nerds franchise, has passed away at the age of 71
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Five action stars who deserved bigger movies
Posted 2 weeks ago
In a world of Schwarzeneggers, Stallones and Van Dammes, there are more stars that could have graced us with big action classics.
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The Top 10 Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Games Ranked
Posted 3 weeks ago
With video games on the rise in Hollywood, we decided to look back on old school systems and rank the Top 10 Games of the NES era!
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Cliffhanger: How a Troubled Shoot Became a 90s Action Classic
Posted 2 weeks ago
We take a deep dive into Sylvester Stallone's iconic 1993 adventure flick, Cliffhanger.
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5 Best-Selling Novels That Deserve a Film or Television Adaptation
Posted 1 month ago
As Project Hail Mary continues to dominate the box office, we're taking a look at 5 other best-selling novels that deserve an adaptation.
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The Best Sword and Sorcery Movies
Posted 2 weeks ago
We take a look at some of the best sword and sorcery movies, from hits like Conan the Barbarian to recent films like The Green Knight.
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Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins – a cult classic gets a beautiful 4K release
Posted 2 weeks ago
1985's would-be franchise starter, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, gets a nice 4K release from Kino Lorber.