Science Fiction

Halle Berry confirms role in upcoming “Matrix-like” sci-fi film adaptation by Wachowskis

I was researching the article on The Andy and Lana Wachowski’s upcoming projects (HERE), and according to newsinfilm, while fielding questions after a screening of her latest film, Frankie & Alice, Oscar winner Halle Berry confirmed that she will play a role in Andy and Lana Wachowski’s other new film project, titled Cloud Atlas, which ….

Sci-fi thrillers I Am Number Four and Real Steel coming to IMAX

Disney, DreamWorks and IMAX announced today that two of DreamWorks’ 2011 sci-fi films – I Am Number Four and Real Steel – will open day-and-date in digital IMAX theatres around the world. Both films are produced by DreamWorks and will be released under Disney’s Touchstone banner as part of the distribution agreement between the two ….

Striking new images and concept art from Tron: Legacy released

Tron: Legacy is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that’s unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), a rebellious 27-year-old, is haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his father Kevin Flynn (Oscar- and Golden Globe-winner Jeff Bridges), a man once known as the world’s leading video-game developer. ….

Win one of two Avatar Extended Collector’s Edition 3-disc DVD box sets

That’s right, this is the recently released Avatar Extended Collector’s Edition 3-disc DVD box set that James Cameron graced the world with. Well FilmFetish has been graced with 2 complete sets of the release, and we’re giving them away to readers for the holidays. PLEASE NOTE: To be considered to win this and all other ….

Win one of two copies of the cult classic sci-fi series Space: 1999 Season One 7-disc Blu-ray set

This December, A&E Home Entertainment delivers a cult classic series from Thunderbirds and UFO creator Gerry Anderson on stunning Blu-ray for the first time, with the Space: 1999: The Complete Season One Blu-ray Edition. And we have two complete 7-disc editions to give away to readers. PLEASE NOTE: To be considered to win this and ….

Colin Farrell up for Arnie’s original role in upcoming Total Recall remake

Variety reports that Colin Farrell is circling the planet Mars for Hollywood’s upcoming remake of the 1990 cult classic Paul Verhoeven sci-fi film Total Recall. Columbia Pictures has offered Farrell the lead in its new version, beating out other frontrunners like Tom Hardy and Michael Fassbender. The original version of Total Recall starred Arnold Schwarzenegger ….

Wanted director and Weinsteins working on sci-fi thriller Apollo 18

Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov and The Weinstein Company have announced work on Apollo 18, a sci-fi thriller they hope to release as fast as March 2011, according to THR. The sci-fi thriller Apollo 18 is based on a screenplay by Brian Miller, winner of the inaugural Astana International Action Film Festival screenplay competition, which was ….

Martin Sheen and Sally Field circling key roles in Spider-Man reboot

According to THR (here and here), Martin Sheen and Sally Field are in talks to play Uncle Ben and Aunt May, respectively, in Columbia’s new Spider-Man reboot movie. As most of us already know, Uncle Ben and Aunt May, are responsible for raising Peter Parker. Ben’s death at the hands of a robber is the ….

Win $50,000 and other daily prizes from the makers of Avatar

In celebration of the upcoming release of Avatar Extended Collector’s Edition, which hits Blu-ray and DVD on November 16th, Fox is giving away $50,000 and other daily prizes at avatarsweeps.com. Visit the site for a chance to win. More about The Avatar Extended Collector’s Edition Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment announces the Avatar DVD and ….

Daft Punk strikes with first video from Tron: Legacy soundtrack

This week, Disney shared a listen to the soundtrack for Tron: Legacy, composed by Grammy award winning electronic duo Daft Punk. Frenchmen Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter pump up the bass for Tron’s long-in-development sequel. The duo’s sound and look screams retro-futurism – and they fit right into the Tron: Legacy universe. According to ….