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Christopher Eccleston Signs On To 'Thor 2'

The former 'Doctor Who' star will play Malekith

Christopher Eccleston has finally given us an excuse to write about him again, and it has nothing to do with "Doctor Who." Eccleston, who played the ninth Doctor in the 2005 revival of the BBC series, has been cast to play the villain Malekith in the upcoming "Thor: The Dark World." That film, st ...

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Familiar Faces Dominate Portal Awards Movie Categories

Could this be the year of the superhero? Or the final year of the wizards?

The movie categories have always been interesting ones for the Airlock Alpha Portal Awards, especially at times when readers have questioned how much of a "genre" film certain productions are, and if the biggest box office winners are usually the winners here as well. The fact is, the movie categ ...

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Fox, Disney Set Tentpole Film Premiere Dates

Sequels to 'Thor,' 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' and 'X-Men: First Class' coming

For those who just can't wait to see Chris Hemsworth again in "Thor 2" won't have to wait as long as originally thought. Walt Disney Pictures, which owns the Marvel properties, said it is moving the premiere of the "Thor" sequel up a week to Nov. 8, 2013. That is not expected to affect production ...

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X-Men Sequel Makes Room For 'Hunger Games 2'

Filming for 'First Class' followup to begin next January

"X-Men: First Class" came before "The Hunger Games," but the post-apocalyptic battle to even up civilization is taking the inside lane for a sequel first. Twentieth Century Fox says it will begin filming its followup to its surprise 2011 hit next January, prepping it for a late 2013 release. A tw ...

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Portman Likely Not Happy About New 'Thor 2' Director

'Game of Thrones' helmer Alan Taylor takes over

The production of "Thor 2" did not get a smooth start under director Patty Jenkins, but Marvel is hoping things will straighten out under new leadership. The problem? Star Natalie Portman might not be happy that she is no longer part of the effort to finally put a woman in charge of a major actio ...

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'Fringe' Writers Take On 'Starship Troopers' Reboot

Neal Moritz wants to take another look at the Robert A. Heinlein classic

The war on the bugs will never be over, apparently. Despite the fact that sequels to the original 1997 film "Starship Troopers" is being made, producer Neal Moritz wants to reboot the film franchise, and is looking to "Fringe" for inspiration. Moritz -- known for "I Am Legend," "Battle: Los An ...

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Hugh Jackman Drops 'Avon Man' For 'Wolverine 2'

PLUS: 'First Class' finds its Moira MacTaggert

It's hard to imagine Hugh Jackman going door-to-door selling cosmetic products, but up until Tuesday, that is exactly what he was planning on doing. Now? He's sharpening his claws for the next outing of Wolverine. The Australian actor has dropped out of Kevin Lima's comedy "Avon Man" so he ca ...

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