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Diana Wynne Jones discontinues chemotherapy

Posted on June 11, 2010 | No Comments
Share Image via Wikipedia Noted British fantasy and science fiction Diana Wynne Jones has decided to stop treatment to fight the lung cancer she was diagnosed with last summer, according to Ansible 275. According to tor.com you can send well-wishes via her publisher: You can email at the address (e-mails [...]
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Top 8 Genre Movies: New Trek breaks highest opening record

Posted on May 11, 2009 | No Comments
ShareThe eleventh and newest Star Trek film with its all-new cast posted an all new opening record this past weekend. It brought in more than $72.5 million in ticket sales in its debut weekend – more than the next 19 top-grossing films combined. Additionally, compared [...]
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Top 10 Genre Movies: 17 Again debuts in top spot

Posted on April 20, 2009 | No Comments
ShareTeen heart-throb Zac Efron’s latest film, the light fantasy comedy 17 Again pulled in enough teen greenbacks to finish in the top spot in this past weekend’s box office. . It brought in more than $24 million in ticket sales in its debut- weekend – [...]
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Trailer: Gooby

Posted on April 12, 2009 | No Comments
Willy (Matthew Knight, The Grudge 2 & 3) is terrified about moving into the family's new house. He's convinced it's filled with evil space aliens out to get him. In response to his longing for someone to save him, Gooby (voiced by Robbie Coltrane, Harry Potter's Hagrid) comes to life as a big, lovable, scruffy creature who quite possibly may be more frightened of the world than Willy. The two new pals embark on hair-raising adventures and learn about courage and the power of friendship. In the end, Gooby fulfills Willy's wish by bringing Willy and his dad (David James Elliott, JAG) together in a heart-warming and exciting climax.
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Top 10 Genre Movies: Monsters vs. Aliens falls to No. 2

Posted on April 5, 2009 | No Comments
Share After spending last week on at the top spot, animated science fantasy flick, Monsters vs. Aliens fell to the No. 2 spot behind the fourth installment fo the Fast and the Furious franchise. The only sci fi flick to debut this weekend was Alien Trespass, the [...]
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Review: Kröd Mändoon tickles the brain as well as the funny bone

Posted on April 2, 2009 | No Comments
Kröd Mändoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire tickles your brain as well as your funny bone.
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Review of Reviews: Ghost Town a popular destination among critics

Posted on September 21, 2008 | No Comments
Slightly pudgy and not traditionally handsome, British comedian Ricky Gervais takes the lead in a romantic comedy fantasy about a man who wakes up one day and realizes he can see dead people.
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Top 10 Genre Movies: Igor masters weekend box office

Posted on September 21, 2008 | No Comments
ShareAnimated Weinstein film Igor was master of the sci-fi box office this past weekend. The film brought in $8 million in its first weekend, easily outdistancing No. 2 genre flick, Ghost Town, a fellow newcomer which brought in $5.2 million over the same period. Last week’s [...]
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Review of Reviews: Igor's appeal may be limited

Posted on September 19, 2008 | No Comments
What happens when the typical mad scientist's loyal henchmen decided to go into business for himself?
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Trailer: Ghost Town

Posted on September 17, 2008 | No Comments
ShareOPENS: September 19, 2008 RATING: PG-13 (Language) GENRE: Fantasy, Romantic Comedy Starring: Ricky Gervais, Greg Kinnear, Téa Leoni Director: David Koepp Writer: David Koepp & John Kamps Plot: He sees dead people… and they annoy him. Bertram Pincus (Ricky Gervais), is a man whose people skills leave much to be desired. When Pincus dies unexpectedly, but is miraculously revived [...]
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