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CGI TECHNOLOGY KEEPS ADVANCING, BUT SO DO PRACTICAL EFFECTS.
This is a "test head" prepared for the toilet gag in Edgar Wright's THE WORLD'S END.

CLOVERFIELD
On this day in 2008, in Hollywood's dumpster drop month of January, this Big Horror monster movie written by Drew Goddard (CABIN IN THE WOODS), directed by Matt Reeves, and produced by J.J. Abrams (SUPER 8), became a surprise hit for Paramount Pictures.

The latest surprise is the super secretly made sequel, 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE.

Kelly Parks wrote the review,

It's a giant monster movie. You can't help but think GODZILLA. That's okay, but I want you to keep another mythos in mind. Something American. More on that later.

CLOVERFIELD was written by Drew Goddard (BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER [TV, ANGEL [TV],LOST [TV], ALIAS [TV]) and directed by Matt Reeves (CONVICTION [TV]). It opens with color bars and a warning that what we're about to watch is government property: video recovered from the "Cloverfield" incident, from an area "formerly known as Central Park".

Continued at /Cloverfield.

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Continued at TheVerge.

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The Creator of Mr. Robot Says Season 2 Will Be Even Darker
Even more paranoia, conspiracy, and mental illness.
By Julia Black
What is it that makes Mr. Robot, the Golden Globes' newly crowned Best Drama Series about a disillusioned young hacker who sparks a global meltdown–or utopian revolution, depending on whom you ask–so damn watchable? Is it the grey, gloomy color palette; the antisocial, monotone-voiced narrator and protagonist Elliot Alderson; or maybe the uncomfortable way every episode exposes you (yes, you!) as just another willing victim of corporate tyranny, tech addiction, and the soul-sucking alienation of modern capitalist society? Bring on the popcorn, am I right?

Continued at Esquire.

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FX's Legion won't crossover with X-Men films
By Natalie Abrams
Despite Legion's leading character hailing from the X-Men universe, fans of the Marvel property should not expect the FX project to crossover with the film franchise.

Legion, which is being developed by Fargo's Noah Hawley, tells the story of David Haller, who was diagnosed schizophrenic as a teenager and spent years in and out of psychiatric hospitals. But after an encounter with a fellow patient, he's confronted with the possibility that the voices he hears and the visions he sees might be real. For those of you who haven't read the comics, Haller is actually the mutant son of...

Continued at EW.

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Alan Rickman's two final film roles will be dramatically different
by Kirsten Acuna
Actor Alan Rickman has died at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer.

Best known for his roles in 1989's "Die Hard," "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," and, to a younger generation, the "Harry Potter" franchise, Rickman's impressive career spanned nearly three decades.

But his contribution to film isn't over — the late actor still has two very different films releasing later this year for fans to enjoy.

Continued at BusinessInsider.

WASSMOR

Frank Grillo Talks Captain America: Civil War & Crossbones
by Brandon Davis
Over the weekend, several of the cast and crew members from Marvel's upcoming super hero showdown, Captain America: Civil War, appeared at Wizard World New Orleans. Among that group: Crossbones, Frank Grillo.

In a rare moment of downtime for Grillo at a packed convention, we took a few minutes to talk with the actor about his role in the upcoming film, which marks his second appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Continued at ComicBook.

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Why? You haven't heard of the new trailer, 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE?

Also wickedly cool is that Dan Trachtenberg is directing. You may recall Dan also directed the kick ass short film, PORTAL: NO ESCAPE.

*Can't say that of Star Trek or Star Wars: The Force Awakens, they being the 9th or so movie sequels in a 50 to nearly 40 year madly successful franchise (take yer pick).

Check out the buzz at,

JJ Abrams releases trailer for surprise Cloverfield sequel
- Guardian

Bad Robot's '10 Cloverfield Lane' Trailer: Is This 'Cloverfield 2'? [UPDATED With Poster]
- SlashFilm

10 Cloverfield Lane: J.J. Abrams Has Surprised the World Yet Again
- VanityFair

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Guillermo del Toro to bring controversial horror stories for kids to the big screen
By Andrew Pulver
Film-maker may direct adaptation of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz after his Pacific Rim sequel

Continued at Guardian

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George Miller Promises More 'Mad Max' Movies After Scoring First Directing Nomination
By Jeff Sneider
Filmmaker says he was misquoted in a recent interview that suggested he was done with the franchise

Continued at TheWrap

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Joshua John Miller's horror film 'Final Girls' conjures up an afterlife as a growing theatrical cult film
By Susan King
Sreenwriter Joshua John Miller thinks horror films are part of his DNA.

Miller, 41, appeared in Kathryn Bigelow's first film, the 1987 vampire thriller "Near Dark," the same year his half-brother, Jason Patric, starred in the 1987 vampire blockbuster "Lost Boys." His mother, Susan Bernard, was featured in the Russ Meyer's 1965 exploitation classic "Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!"

Continued at LATimes.

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The 'American Horror Story Hotel' exists in real life, here's where to find it
"Are you ready to sign your life away?"

That's what the receptionist asked the day I checked into the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles. I would say I was taken aback—were this not among the most cursed addresses in America, the site of shocking murders and untold suicides, the erstwhile home of junkies, prostitutes, sex offenders, and serial killers.

Continued at FoxNews.

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Tim Curry Returns As The Criminologist Narrator of "THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW"
Tim Curry, the Emmy Award-winning actor, Tony Award nominee and creator of the original "Dr. Frank-N-Furter," will return to the iconic, pop culture phenomenon as the Criminologist Narrator of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, the two-hour television event airing this fall on FOX.

Continued at Fox.

RIP'N FOR ALAN RICKMAN
Unbelievable.

Three of the best beloved and respected British artists of the 21st century all die of cancer less than 20 days of each other.

All were about the same age as well, with MOTÖRHEAD musician Lemmy Kilmister dying on December 28, 2015 at 70 - only 2 days after his diagnosis. Musician David Bowie died on January 10, 2016. Now only four days later, actor Alan Rickman dies of cancer.

By Grabthar's Hammer, I'll miss you!

Daniel Radcliffe's tribute to Alan Rickman.

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The stars of 'Harry Potter' share emotional tributes to Alan Rickman
By Sam Haysom
In the aftermath of Alan Rickman's death, the cast of the Harry Potter films have been paying tribute to the actor — who played Professor Severus Snape — with heartfelt messages on social media.

Continued at Mashable.

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Alan Rickman: an actor of singular charm and hypnotic charisma
By Peter Bradshaw
Rickman, who has died at the age of 69, was irresistible even at his most acid, and leaves behind an astonishing legacy of indelible performances

Continued at The Guardian.

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Alan Rickman dies: British giant of stage and screen dies of cancer aged 69 - latest
By Hannah Furness, Danny Boyle and Lucy Clarke-Billings
British film and theatre actor - famous for playing Severus Snape in Harry Potter and villain Hans Gruber in Die Hard - has passed away

Continued at Telegraph.

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10 Alan Rickman movies to watch besides 'Harry Potter'
By Kelly Lawler
Alan Rickman, we'll remember you. Always.

The acclaimed British actor died following a battle with cancer, his family confirmed to the Guardian Thursday. And while Rickman will always be remembered for playing Professor Severus Snape, one of the most complex and iconic characters from the Harry Potter film series, his long and storied career brought him roles ranging from villainy to romantic hero.

Continued at USAToday.

SEÑOR AMANTE
It was 1985 when Argentinian singer, Valeria Lynch, on a streak of releasing a hit album every single year, broke out with her album, Para Cantarle A La Vida, which included her impassioned hit song, Senor Amante.*

Well that's all well and good. But recently I was sent this video by a "friend". Now I've had my share of being ground through the rumor mill, but I swear this Argentinean lip syncer, Luciano Rosso? I've done nothing to the guy!

*Actually, every song Valeria sings is impassioned. It's just who she is!

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Tall Man, Big Heart: A Tribute to Angus Scrimm

Continued at Fangoria.

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The Fallout: Where That Leaves Ginger Nuts of Horror and the Small Press
By Jim Mcleod
Unless you were hiding under a bush or under some rock you couldn't help but watch the car crash of the Spectral Press blow up last week. As a result of this, I have been doing a lot of soul-searching as to how Ginger Nuts of Horror deals with the small press, it has been a long hard process and one by which I haven't come to lightly.

Continued at Ginger Nuts of Horror.

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Angus Scrimm dies at 89; cult horror icon starred in 'Phantasm' movies
By Jill Leovy
Cast an actor for a movie, and you never know what you might summon up.

That came home to director Don Coscarelli when he first dropped by the makeup table to check on Angus Scrimm.

Coscarelli was about to direct what would become the cult classic horror movie "Phantasm." Up till then, he knew his lead actor chiefly as a kindly journalist who loved classical music and small, fuzzy dogs.

But now he found a new, ominous Scrimm examining his makeup in the mirror. As Coscarelli watched from behind, Scrimm contemplated his own reflected visage — pale face, strange hair. Then he lifted an eyebrow.

Continued at LATimes.