Sci-Fi, Myths and Monsters series to include Ray Harryhausen film retrospective

Starting next Friday, June 7th, the Loew’s Jersey will feature a series of films showcasing sci-fi myths and monsters. The event will include two of special effects legend Ray Harryhausen’s greatest creations, including 20 Million Miles To Earth and a 50th Anniversary Screening of the cult classic Jason & the Argonauts. Also screening will be ….

Eight chilling Universal Classic monster movies coming to Blu-ray for first time

Eight chilling classics from Universal, the Studio that pioneered the horror genre, have been digitally restored and will be released on Blu-Ray for the first time ever 
in celebration of Universal’s 100th anniversary. This ultimate box set is called Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection, and features 8 movies, plus more than 12 hours of ….

Highlander director begins shooting 3D shark film

Production began today on Bait, the long-awaited 3D killer sharks film being directed by Russell Mulcahy (Highlander, Resident Evil: Extinction), according to Filmbiz. Bait 3D is the first official co-production between Australia and Singapore. The production was previously announced for July and again for August, but according to the report, had been repeatedly pushed back. ….

Filmmaker Gareth Edwards goes behind the scenes of sci-fi thriller Monsters at New York Comic-Con 2010

Gareth Edwards, writer/director of the critically acclaimed Monsters, explains the process of making a sci-fi film on a small budget and his use of visual effects in Monsters. He breaks down some key scenes in the film and explain the effects he created step by step. Monsters is currently available on Video-On-Demand, iTunes, Xbox Live, ….

Another new poster from Gareth Edwards’ innovative thriller Monsters

Magnolia Pictures has released a brand new poster Gareth Edwards’ apocalyptic nightmare Monsters, which is currently available on Video-On-Demand, iTunes, Xbox Live, Playstation Marketplace, Amazon and Vudu, and hits theaters on October 29th. Check out the latest image from Monsters at full size, by clicking on the image below.

Cult series The Munsters getting television remake treatment

Pushing Daisies creator Bryan Fuller is developing a modern-day reboot of the creepshow classic The Munsters, according to EW. The new show is expected to run on NBC, which has only ordered a pilot thus far. The potential series is being described as “Modern Family meets True Blood,” and rumor has it that Guillermo del ….