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Netflix Is Losing Content: But It's A Good Thing
Netflix has been an entertainment staple to countless people over the years, even to the point of thousands of cable/satellite customers cancelling their service to only stream via Netflix (and possibly other services like Amazon and Hulu). Although it may seem like a rash move to cancel satellite or cable service to some, others see it as the only decent solution when an average cable bill is $75 per month (that’s $900 a year), and they can pay $10 per service (Netflix, Prime & Hulu) per month and cut their cost by a third ($360 a year). It’s staggering to think about when you break it down like this so you would imagine that with the popularity of the streaming service the content would just be piling up. But the fact of the matter is that over the last 3 years nearly 40 percent of available content has disappeared.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Peaks And Troughs: 'Twin Peaks' Director David Lynch Will Never Make Another Movie
While we aren't reporting yet another tragic celebrity death, Hollywood is losing a shining star of directors. Creator of #TwinPeaks, the Lady in the Radiator, and two solo-albums #DavidLynch has announced his semi-retirement from directing.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Joss Whedon Made More Doing THIS Project than on the First 'Avengers'?
Back in 2008, tv shows had come to a grinding halt when the writer's strike hit Hollywood. While many people were without projects, Joss Whedon took it upon himself to come up with a brilliant idea:
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Geeks
Captain America Civil War: How would the X-Men weigh in
Captain America: Civil War is set to release in less than a months time. The internet is currently being bombarded with fan questions and theories, speculating on what motivation will drive the film. It's obvious that the film will focus on Captain America, but as to how the Civil War will conclude is up to debate. Another question on people's minds is how and where are the X-Men in all this? Yes, their property rights are currently under 20th Century Fox and Captain America: Civil War is packed with superheroes as it is, but where would the X-Men fit into the Civil War conflict if they were given the opportunity to appear? Their Marvel Comics' counterparts have members of the X-Men and other fellow mutants on opposing sides, just as members of the Avengers find themselves in Captain America: Civil War. It's not impossible to think that in the near future 20th Century Fox will come to an agreement with Disney and Marvel to share the properties of the X-Men, and fellow mutants. Fox is down to only having proprietary rights over the X-Men out of the Marvel franchise; the rights to Daredevil, Punisher, Ghost Rider, and Blade have all reverted back to Marvel and Disney which is leading toward the inevitability of the X-Men becoming a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. If and when this agreement will be reached is still unknown, but it brings up an intriguing question as to how the X-Men would fit into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Were the X-Men to be brought into the MCU' as it's currently facing the fate of Captain America: Civil War, the mutants of the X-Men could have an interesting role in the MCU' just as their comic-book counterparts played crucial roles in the Civil War event as well.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Geeks
6 Web Series Based on Classics You Should be Watching
Some of you might remember my article a little while ago listing the movies that you could be watching for that Pride and Prejudice feel without actually watching the movie. Nowadays, there are many different ways to share your creativity, and more people are helping expand the love of classic books by creating webseries based on the characters and storyline, filmed in short little episodes so that you can watch at your leisure. Some are still in production, with new videos coming out every week, and some you can enjoy the entirety of without having to be left on a cliff hanger.
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Geeks
Is Fantastic Four doomed at FOX, MCU a better option?
The rights to a few of Marvel's key properties belong to 20th Century Fox, and Fox hasn't been keen on sharing those properties with other studios. It wasn't up until recently that Sony decided to share their Marvel properties with Disney studios, and people are expecting the same of Fox. But Fox's past has proven that even consistent failure of their title properties isn't enough for the studio to come to some agreement in order to change that fate. Sony didn't decide to contract their Marvel owned properties with Disney's because of failing properties, despite Spider-Man's solo features failing to meet fan expectations and box office expectations. Sony could see the profitability in Marvel's expanding MCU, now that every mainstream character is having an appearance scheduled for them in the near future.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Geeks
Would Fantastic Four have a place in the MCU, if an agreement is made on property rights?
It is a known fact of both cinematic features of the Fantastic Four being critically critiqued by fans, and meeting horrible outcomes in both domestic and international box offices. With that being said, Fox is still insistent on continuing their attempt at bringing the Fantastic Four to the big screen despite their failures in ownership of the property. The failures of the Fantastic Four films aren't due to the title of the property not being popular among fans, there's a die hard following for the Fantastic Four, the failure of the films are due to studios like Fox withholding the rights to their characters to themselves. Withholding character rights isn't the reason that the Fantastic Four films have failed, but in isolating the Fantastic Four off in Fox's single universe, FOX studio has set themselves up to fail by isolating a team of characters who have built their history in the jointly combined Marvel universe.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Geeks
Sonic the Deadpool? Why Tim Miller Is the Perfect Fit for the Sonic Movie
Just weeks after stepping down from directing #Deadpool2, Tim Miller has signed on to produce the #SonicTheHedgehog movie that Sony has started work on. After coming off of such an EXTREMELY R-rated project, you would think that #SonyPictures would be somewhat hesitant to hire him for this more kid-friendly project.
By Tyler S. Callaway8 years ago in Geeks
Will Mortal Kombat Reboot be Connected to the DCEU?
A reboot to the '95 Mortal Kombat film is in active development, with James Wan producing and Simon McQuoid tapped to direct. While there's no official confirmation of McQuoid joining the project just yet, we do know that Greg Russo has already penned a first draft of the script. However, with the #reboot still in early development, the Mortal Kombat plot could undergo massive changes before anything becomes concrete.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Geeks
Is Sony Pursuing More Animated Features After Acquiring Anime Distributor, Funimation?
With anime and popularity of cinematic adaptations on the rise, Ghost In The Shell, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Attack On Titan being evidence of this, it shouldn't come as a surprise to hear of major investments being made into anime properties. Sony Pictures has taken the next step into expanding their empire even further, by acquiring the anime distributor, Funimation.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Geeks
The Suicide Squad Spoof That'll Have You Creeped Out and Laughing at the Same Time
Evil Iguana Productions is a production group on YouTube who's become famous for their sketches, shows, and spoofs. Their most notable parody, in fact, was a take on The Dark Knight Rises trailer. It's been two years since their last take on a trailer, and they didn't disappoint when returning to what they do best in their spoof of the Suicide Squad trailer, either.
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Geeks
Looks Like Another Lord Of The Rings Movie Could Be Made. Will The Shadow Of Mordor Game Be The Focus Of Its Plot?
When the Lord of the Rings movies first debuted in theaters, no one ever expected them to become as popular as they are today. The sequels and recent Hobbit trilogy are proof of how fans just can't get enough. Otherwise, why would Warner Bros. and Peter Jackson invest so much time and money into the franchise? The studio understands how profitable the Lord of the Rings franchise is, and is most likely the reason behind their legal disputes over the property.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Geeks