Premier Pop C Pop Culture News – Movies, Comics, Television, Books, Toys, Games, and More Production is set to begin on Saturday, September 15 inToronto on Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ and Columbia Pictures’ RoboCop, directed by Jose Padilha. The film stars Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton, and Samuel L. Jackson, as well as Abbie Cornish, Jackie Earle Haley, Michael K. Williams, Jay Baruchel, Jennifer Ehle, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste. The screenplay is by Josh Zetumer and Nick Schenk, based on the 1987 …
Read More »Darksiders II for Wii U Confirmed as Launch Title
THQ confirmed that its upcoming action adventure title Darksiders II will be released for the Wii U™ system at launch and will include additional content. The Wii U edition of Darksiders II will feature additional bonus-content not included with other formats. Included on the disc will be the first DLC expansion, Argul’s Tomb, as …
Read More »Disney Unveils Epic Mickey 2 for Nintendo’s Wii U System
Disney Interactive announced that the highly-anticipated “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two” video game will be available for Nintendo’s Wii U system this holiday season. Wii U players will experience their adventure through Wasteland, an alternate world filled with more than 80 years of forgotten Disney characters and …
Read More »Dark Horse Unveils The Art of Bioshock Infinite
Dark Horse Comics announces plans to publish a comprehensive art book for BioShock Infinite. BioShock Infinite, developed by Irrational Games, won over 75 editorial awards at E3 2011, including the Game Critics Awards’ Best of Show. In The Art of BioShock Infinite, delve deeper into the world of BioShock Infinite and the city of …
Read More »“South Park” Returns With All-new Episodes
“South Park” returns with seven all-new episodes beginning on Wednesday, September 26 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on COMEDY CENTRAL. The all-new “South Park” episodes from this season are available in HD exclusively on Xbox LIVE, iTunes, Sony PlayStation Network, Amazon Instant Video and Vudu, and in SD on Samsung Media …
Read More »The Incredible Hulk Smashes Onto Mobile
Marvel has launched Avengers Initiative , the first episodic game featuring Marvel characters built exclusively for mobile devices. The first installment of Avengers Initiative centers on one of the most iconic and beloved characters in the Marvel Universe, the Incredible Hulk, with a story and gameplay that will continue over the coming months with free …
Read More »DreamWorks Animation’s Reveals Film Slate
Twentieth Century Fox unveiled DreamWorks Animation’s feature film release slate for 2013 to 2016, which includes twelve CG animated films in four years – a major industry first. The following DreamWorks Animation films will be distributed by Fox: The Croods for March 22, 2013,Turbo for July 19, 2013 and Mr. Peabody & Sherman for November 1, 2013; Me and My Shadow forMarch …
Read More »The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Begins Production
Lionsgate announced the start of principal photography on The Hunger Games. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire will shoot primarily in existing locations in and near Atlanta, Georgia. The film will subsequently be shot on location in the beaches and jungles of Hawaii before wrapping in late December, 2012. The Hunger …
Read More »“E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” Returns to Cinemas for 30th Anniversary Celebration
This fall, movie theater audiences nationwide will “phone home” once again as Steven Spielberg’s beloved film “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” returns to the big screen in honor of its 30th Anniversary. “TCM Presents ‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’ 30thAnniversary Event” will take place Wednesday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. local time, with special …
Read More »‘Possession’ Wins Lackluster Box Office
The box office took a sharp drop this week, allowing “Possession” to repeat in the top spot. While the first weekend after Labor Day is traditionally weak, this year dropped more than once. The one surprising bright spot was the Anti-Barack Obama documentary “2016: Obama’s America” brought its total to $26 million …
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