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Pike · August 10, 2011, 6:56pm

Right, that was my point. Why pick '96?

fastcart · August 10, 2011, 7:48pm

You’d have to ask them. Sorry.

fastcart · August 11, 2011, 2:43am

fastcart:

"New Netflix Competitor, Zediva, Brings Unique Twist To DVD “Rental” "
http://www.reelseo.com/netflix-competitor-zediva-brings-unique-twist-dvd-rental/

"There’s a new Netflix in town, and it’s called Zediva. After a year in beta, the service is now live to the public. DVD rentals are only $1 each in many cases (though some cost more) and Zediva can deliver movies as soon as the title goes on sale to the public–while Netflix typically has to wait a month or longer before they can carry a film.

Not a bad way to make a splash in an already-crowded field of competitors, is it? Offer the same service as Netflix, but for less cost to the consumer and with no limitations on release date windows."

And…

“Here’s how it works: Zediva buys DVDs in the stores on the day they’re released, just like the average consumer would. Then they go back to their data center, which is teeming with DVD players. When you order a film, it actually is literally played back through one of the many DVD players in the data center, and you have all the standard DVD controls at your fingertips through the computer–pause, chapter select, special features, etc.”

My question is can I use the special features to watch closed captions or subtitles? That is the only thing keeping me from subscribing to Netflix.

Edit: The answer is yes! Going on the waiting list now!!

I dunno if anyone else is interested, but Zediva has finally been suspended. They still have a fight on their hand, but who knows how many months or years it’ll take.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/02/idUS317363613120110802

Argh! My unused credits!!

The_Operator · August 11, 2011, 9:57am

Steve Kloves and David Yates want to work on Stephen Kings “The Stand”

http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/exclusive-potter-masterminds-steve-kloves-and-david-yates-reunite-for-the-stand

Riddick Character Bios

http://www.moviehole.net/201143902-exclusive-riddick-begins-casting-character-descriptions

The World War Z movie may not be exactly like the book (which makes me nervous)

http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=20438

Riddick and his dog (That is a big frakkin dog)

Now THIS is a Christmas movie

//youtu.be/R95TeZ9jE0Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R95TeZ9jE0Y

fastcart · August 12, 2011, 12:31am

The Hunt for Blue August…?

Lost at sea. Military loses contact with hypersonic test plane
http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2011/08/11/new-york-to-la-in-less-than-12-minutes/

"DARPA’s goal is to create an aircraft capable of reaching any target in the world in less than an hour.

The triangular wedge of zoom is capable of reaching Mach 20 - approximately 13,000 miles per hour - according to DARPA. At such speeds in Earth’s atmosphere, friction subjects the vehicle to temperatures of more than 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit."

BishopMontanha · August 12, 2011, 2:54am

Riddick Character Bios

http://www.moviehole.net/201143902-exclusive-riddick-begins-casting-character-descriptions

Riddick and his dog (That is a big frakkin dog)

Squeeeee!!! This is my up and coming movie. If I had a gay crush, this would be it!

The_Operator · August 12, 2011, 8:25am

Warehouse 13 has been renewed…

http://www.deadline.com/2011/08/its-official-syfy-renews-warehouse-13-for-fourth-season/

Jonathan Femme (director Silence of the Lambs) wants to direct the movie adaptation of the next Stephen king book…

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118041227?refCatId=13

The_Operator · August 15, 2011, 8:14am

Looks like there may be an Austin Powers 4…maybe

http://www.deadline.com/2011/08/whats-really-happening-with-mike-myers-and-austin-powers-4/

Justin Lin (Fast and Furious) won’t be directing Hihlander reboot

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/justin-lin-exits-summits-highlander-222325

Star Wars Blu Ray will havr 40 frakkin hours of bonus footage

http://www.deadline.com/2011/08/george-lucas-annuity-star-wars-has-40-hours-of-extra-footage-for-blu-ray-version/

Lone Ranger on ice

http://www.deadline.com/2011/08/shocker-disney-scraps-johnny-depps-lone-ranger/

fastcart · August 15, 2011, 11:16am

This will hold me until they release the 5th anniversary of the Blu-ray release with 80 hours of bonus footage. They have enough footage to squeeze more money out of us for decades to come.

5thHorseman · August 15, 2011, 12:22pm

I’m still waiting for the edition where Alderaan shoots first.

andiminga · August 15, 2011, 4:45pm

A planet can’t shoot! Maybe a moon, but nothing bigger than that. That is crazy-talk!!

The_Operator · August 16, 2011, 8:03am

Rise of the Planet of the Apes likely to be a trilogy…

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/08/11/rise-planet-apes-sequel-screenwriters/

WB really wants a Batman/Superman film…whether or not that’ll happen is something else entirely…

http://thinkmcflythink.squarespace.com/movie-news/2011/8/12/exclusive-wb-quietly-developing-batmansuperman-movie.html

More Riddick goodness…

http://www.moviehole.net/201143902-exclusive-riddick-begins-casting-character-descriptions

Google is gonna own your phone (if you have Motorola that is)…

http://www.deadline.com/2011/08/google-to-become-mobile-handset-power-with-12-5b-deal-for-motorola-mobility/

First shot of Jason Patric as Christian Walker from upcoming Powers show on FX

And…dropping ib October…CANNOT WAIT!!

The_Operator · August 18, 2011, 8:26am

New In Time trailer…

//youtu.be/fdadZ_KrZVw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdadZ_KrZVw

Woman in Black trailer below…

//youtu.be/arixaTWmIA0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=arixaTWmIA0

Babylon 5 may be making some kind of return…

http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a335755/babylon-5-to-return-to-television.html

fastcart · August 24, 2011, 7:47pm

GameStop Pulling Deus Ex: Human Revolution PC Off Shelves
Retailer’s response to today’s backlash seems to be sending everything back.
http://www.giantbomb.com/news/gamestop-pulling-deus-ex-human-revolution-pc-off-shelves/3618/

"GameStop dominated the conversation today, based on reports the retailer was opening copies of Deus Ex: Human Revolution on PC, removing the coupon for a copy of the game through OnLive, sealing the games back up and selling them as ‘new.’

Perhaps for a variety of reasons, possibly ranging from conversations between GameStop and Square Enix to backlash from basically the entire Internet, the company is now pulling all copies off store shelves.
…
GameStop issued a similar public comment about its original reasoning for opening the games.

‘We pulled the coupons because, like all retailers, we prefer not to promote our competitors and their competing offerings and services in our stores,’ said a company spokesperson. ‘Unfortunately, the coupon was packed without our prior knowledge.’

Both Square Enix and OnLive declined to comment on the matter."

The_Operator · August 25, 2011, 11:36pm

Interesting choice…if it has good scripts, it might work

http://www.deadline.com/2011/08/cw-developing-series-adaptation-of-comic-deadman-with-supernatural-creator/

fastcart · August 26, 2011, 7:25am

http://vader.starwars.com/

“Questions about your life, love, work and family? Need the advice of an agent of the Sith? ‘Ask Vader’ and call upon the Dark Lord to answer your questions. Vader will (im)patiently listen to your questions before dishing out his dark wisdom.”

The_Operator · August 26, 2011, 8:12am

Wolverine 2 looks to start shooting in Spring

http://www.deadline.com/2011/08/wolverine-2-may-push-to-spring-start-date/

Taken 2 to start filming in Oct

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=81492

Dan Akroyd thinks Ghostbusters 3 will start filming in 2012

http://www.deadline.com/2011/08/aykroyd-sees-ghostbusters-3-shooting-in-2012-but-somebody-better-tell-the-studio/

Rum Diaey looks funny

//youtu.be/-m0yqS3jodU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m0yqS3jodU

The_Operator · August 29, 2011, 8:32am

Flatliners to be redome

httpZ://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/flatliners-revived-by-columbia-pictures-228327

Zoe Saldana has Dominion (giggedy)

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/zoe-saldana-produce-star-thriller-228369

fastcart · August 29, 2011, 9:32am

The very definition (ok, not really) of Random!

Lando Calrissian: The New Messiah
http://torwars.com/2011/08/28/lando-calrissian-the-new-messiah/

'While at PAX we bore witness to a new age of religious zealotry and it’s focus was the eternally debonaire, Lando Calrissian. Yes, The Lando Society is a group of individuals dedicated to better living through the teachings of Lando Calrissian and “Promoting Interstellar Commerce and Good Looks Since The Old Republic”. ’

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