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James Cameron’s Avatar confirmed to be re-released in IMAX 3D with brand new footage

IMAX and 20th Century Fox announced today that James Cameron’s sci-fi epic Avatar will be re-released in IMAX 3D on August 27, 2010 for a limited two-week engagement. The re-release of Avatar will include eight minutes of additional, never before seen footage, providing moviegoers with the opportunity to see the film again or experience it ….

Stargate Universe stars Robert Carlyle, Ming-Na and more to attend Comic-Con 2010 panel session

Stargate Universe (SGU) stars Robert Carlyle, Ming-Na, David Blue and Louis Ferreira will participate in a panel moderated by series Co-Creator Robert Cooper on Friday, July 23rd at 10:30am in Ballroom 20. From the release I read, there may be additional activities with the cast during the Con as well. Stay tuned for more info.

Helen Mirren, Bruce Willis and Nicolas Cage confirmed for Comic-Con 2010 but no Twilight this year

Sorry Twi-hards, Summit Entertainment has confirmed to Cinematical that there will be no Twilight panel for San Diego Comic-Con 2010, which is good news for journalists and fans who’ve had to deal with a circus atmosphere the past two years. However, Summit has promised to bring Helen Mirren, Bruce Willis and Nicolas Cage to discuss ….

New Tron: Legacy photos hit the net as Disney sets San Diego Comic-Con panel time

Disney has released additional images previewing its upcoming sci-fi adventure sequel Tron: Legacy, a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that’s being described as unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Returning for an unprecedented third year to the fans and Convention that “started it all,” Walt Disney Pictures is pleased to ….

Robert Rodriguez talks Predators sequel, Sin City 2 and Mad Man comic adaptation

MovieWeb recently spoke with Robert Rodriguez about a possible sequel (or prequel) to this Friday’s Predators, Sin City 2, as well as an adaptation of Mike Allred’s Mad Man comic book. “There are so many great ideas,” Rodriguez said about a second Predators film. “Just following Laurence Fishburne’s character (Noland) around in a prequel would ….

New images from Robert Rodriguez and Nimrod Antal’s sci-fi thriller Predators

Fox has released some exciting new looks at the Robert Rodriguez-produced Predators, which hits theaters this Friday, July 9th. Robert Rodriguez presents a bold new chapter in the Predator universe, Predators, shot on location under Rodriguez’s creative auspices at the filmmaker’s Austin-based Troublemaker Studios, directed by Nimrod Antal. The film stars Oscar-winner Adrien Brody (The ….

Details on the fact-based Machine Gun Preacher

Lionsgate has acquired North American distribution rights to the fact-based action drama Machine Gun Preacher, being directed by Marc Forster (Quantum of Solace). The film is the studio’s first collaboration with Forster since the Oscar-winning Monster’s Ball. Gerard Butler (Law Abiding Citizen, 300) stars as Reverend Sam Childers, known as “the machine gun preacher.” Michelle ….

A new Spider-Man has been chosen for Sony’s 3D reboot film

Young Andrew Garfield (Red Riding, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, Lions for Lambs, Boy A) is the new Spider-Man, according to HeatVisionBlog. Garfield has nabbed the lead in Sony’s reboot of its Spider-Man franchise, which is being helmed by (500) Days of Summer director Marc Webb. The studio will release the film in 3D on ….

Peter Jackson in talks to direct The Hobbit films himself

Peter Jackson is now in negotiations to direct The Hobbit film adaptations, which were left without a helmer after Guillermo del Toro left left the project because of delays, according to HeatVisionBlog. Before his sudden departure, Del Toro devoted a great deal of time and energy working with Jackson on pre-production for the movies, even ….

Die Hard writer launches short film competition

Creative collaboration platform Talenthouse has partnered with producer and screenwriter Steven E. de Souza to provide aspiring filmmakers an opportunity to work with one of the most renowned screenwriters in cinema history. De Souza, whose films have earned over $2 billion at the worldwide box office, with blockbusters such as Die Hard, 48hrs, Commando, The ….

Avatar success leads to renewed interest in sci-fi projects Ion, Pacific Rim, Logan’s Run and more

According to HeatVisionBlog, Fox 2000 Pictures is circling an original spec script by Will Dunn titled Ion, which is generating interest from several studios. Channing Tatum is attached to star in the project, with Ridley and Tony Scott attached to produce. Ion centers on a man who travels to different Earths and dimensions in order ….