Disney and Marvel Web Up SPIDER-MAN T.V. Rights

Hello, True Believers! Is your spider-sense tingling? If so, hit the thwip…er…jump, for more. CL The possibilities are enough to drive a fanboy crawling up a wall. And get Michael C. Hall for Matt Murdock! Hopefully Marvel doesn’t bone us with another “Iron Man: Armored Adventures” style series. ![Spider-Man TV show - slice (3).jpg](https://static1.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/image-base/TV/S/Spider-Man_TV/slices/Spider-Man TV show - slice (3).jpg) ![spectacular spiderman animated.jpg](https://static1.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/image-base/TV/S/Spider-Man_TV/spectacular spiderman animated.jpg) ![spiderman 1977 image.jpg](https://static1.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/image-base/TV/S/Spider-Man_TV/spiderman 1977 image.jpg)

September 2, 2009 · 1 min · 69 words · Joel Robinson

HBO Walks Martin Scorsese's BOARDWALK EMPIRE With Steve Buscemi

HBO has picked up the Scorsese-produced “Boardwalk Empire” for 11 episodes. If this news doesn’t make you say “fuck yes! “, especially after reading that little plot synopsis, then you really,really suck. CL you’re free to get the full details after the jump. Knowing that their latest recruit is Scorsese makes me want this series to come out as soon as possible. I’m also glad to see Steve Buscemi getting a chance to shine....

September 2, 2009 · 1 min · 116 words · Brian Davis

First Image from THE HOST 2

I know I’ve seen that hideous, Korean-stomping beast before…Oh, right. 2006’s acclaimed monster movie from Bong Joon-Ho, “The Host”. You think I’d remember something like that. CL See, other countries do it too. They stopped their tanks to that one guy could cross the street. ![The Host 2 movie image of the monster - slice.jpg](https://static1.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/image-base/Movies/H/Host_2/Slices/The Host 2 movie image of the monster - slice.jpg)

September 1, 2009 · 1 min · 64 words · Dennis Thornton

Disney Buys Marvel for $4 Billion,000 Characters Including Iron Man, Spider-Man, X-Men, Captain America, Fantastic Four and Thor

So what does that mean for your favorite characters and their upcoming films? The “Iron Man” sequel is still coming next summer. “Thor” and “Captain America” will still be the next films. CL What everyone has to remember is Marvel has existing contracts with the Hollywood studios for some of their properties. What will be interesting to see is how this deal effects the way Marvel makes their movies. I really hope Disney is going to keep the system as is....

August 31, 2009 · 1 min · 173 words · Elizabeth Deleon

Matt’s Thoughts on the Disney-Marvel Merger

My thoughts are magic. Hit the jump to read about my magic thoughts on the Disney and Marvel’s potential long-term relationship. What May Happen to Superheroes Who Already Have Movies Don’t freak out. CL Do these studios have the right to renew their rights to the characters in perpetuity? If so, other than the Paramount properties, what major characters are left that Disney could adapt? Could Disney not even do “Dazzler” movie because she technically comes from the “X-Men” comics?...

August 31, 2009 · 1 min · 182 words · Alejandro Fleming

IN THE REALM OF THE SENSES and EMPIRE OF PASSION Criterion DVD Reviews

Maybe noteveryOshima film, though the generalization certainly applied to most of the ones I saw. InDeath by Hanging, the director weaves an absurdistDr. CL ![Empire of Passion criterion and In the Realm of the Senses.jpg](https://static1.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/image-base/Movies/E/Empire_of_Passion/Empire of Passion criterion and In the Realm of the Senses.jpg) ![In the Realm of the Senses movie image.jpg](https://static1.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/image-base/Movies/I/In_the_Realm_of_the_Senses/In the Realm of the Senses movie image.jpg) ![In the Realm of the Senses movie image (1).jpg](https://static1.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/image-base/Movies/I/In_the_Realm_of_the_Senses/In the Realm of the Senses movie image (1)....

August 18, 2009 · 1 min · 101 words · Nicole Lara

THE SEVENTH SEAL Criterion Blu-ray Review

In Ingmar Bergman’s world, Death is a very nasty Mime. My review after the jump. He is accompanied by his Sancho Panza, Jons (Gunnar Bjornstrand) who wryly observes their fate. CL Their party keeps getting bigger and bigger, leading to a greater reward for Death. But their game must be played to the end. Woody Allen saw the comic possibilities of the imagery, but it is there to start with....

August 4, 2009 · 2 min · 235 words · Jared Buchanan

New Hot Toys 1/6th scale BATMAN

The pictures don’t do the figure justice. But they come close. HONG Head Paint by JC. CL I give you the late, great Mr. Jackson, ‘Thriller’ era. ![Hot Toys BATMAN The Dark Knight (2).jpg](https://static1.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/image-base/Clubhouse/H/Hot_Toys_Batman_71609/Hot Toys BATMAN The Dark Knight (2).jpg) ![Hot Toys BATMAN The Dark Knight.jpg](https://static1.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/image-base/Clubhouse/H/Hot_Toys_Batman_71609/Hot Toys BATMAN The Dark Knight.jpg) ![Hot Toys BATMAN The Dark Knight (3).jpg](https://static1.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/image-base/Clubhouse/H/Hot_Toys_Batman_71609/Hot Toys BATMAN The Dark Knight (3).jpg) ![Hot Toys BATMAN The Dark Knight (4)....

July 17, 2009 · 1 min · 125 words · Dale Parker

TOKYO! DVD Review

Millions of people dwell in what is perhaps the world’s most high-tech, dense and modern metropolis. The framework is established for themes of loneliness and the struggle to connect with humanity and society. Each is distinctly Tokyo. CL M review of the film is after the jump: A movie is first and foremost for visual enjoyment. But, the grim realities of life soon reveal the illusions she has harbored, especially about herself....

July 12, 2009 · 2 min · 324 words · Christine Carroll

HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU DVD Review

I’ll admit it. My fiancee made me do it. She squealed with joy as I presented the possible things I could review. CL I absolutely had to get this because I am that into her. (One should note, she’d read the book and she’s already watched this DVD twice.) Me, on the other hand… I came to the property cold. I found a series of interlocking vignettes, some better than others, in the vein ofLove Actually....

June 18, 2009 · 2 min · 327 words · Charles Newton

5 Movie Clips from Sam Raimi's DRAG ME TO HELL

If you’re planning on seeing the film, don’t watch it. Trust me, it’s much better to save and watch it with an audience. “Drag Me to Hell” opens May 29th. CL Christine Brown is an ambitious L.A. loan officer with a charming boyfriend, professor Clay Dalton. Should Christine follow her instincts and give the old woman a break? Christine fatefully chooses the latter, shaming Mrs. Ganush and dispossessing her of her home....

May 18, 2009 · 1 min · 72 words · Ana Morrison

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Blu-ray Review

David Fincher raises expectations. Button was born in 1918, and was born an old man. But the further along Benjamin goes in life, the more it becomes apparent he’s aging backwards. CL The two just have troubles intersecting. And even when they finally do, Button’s got a clock. The film widescreen (2.35:1) and in DTS 5.1 HD surround. ![THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Blu-ray .jpg](https://static1.colliderimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/image-base/Movies/C/Curious_Case_of_Benjamin_Button/THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON Blu-ray ....

May 13, 2009 · 1 min · 130 words · Ana Wilkins