Artificial Continuum


Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Perhaps the best Star Wars parodies ever released were the Star Wars Robot Chicken specials. Endlessly clever and funny, Seth Green's spastic stop animation parody has been well recieved by critics and fans alike.

According THR's The Live Feed, a new and supposedly final special is to be released later this year. The episode will also feature celebrity actors including Zac Efron and Anthony Daniels. Seth Green claims that this special will have more of a linear story, and will follow the show's numerous characters across the entire saga.

The special is scheduled for a December 12th 2012.

Well the title is misleading, but more casting for the upcoming Planet of the Apes reboot/prequel has been released.

According The Wrap, the upcoming Robert Wyatt directed film, Rise of the Apes, will star Brian Cox (Troy)as "the villainous owner of a primate sanctuary who runs the facility without compassions for the animals that live there."

Cox will join James Franco, Andy Serkis, John Lithgow, and Freido Pinto in the film, slated for release next summer.
Another featurette has been released for the upcoming film adaptation of the popular Scott Pilgrim comic series. Enjoy a simple but fun look into the world behind the film with this featurette which is laced with tons of new footage.


There must have been a reason for Nick to bring a girl onto the AC team, and now, I am serving my purpose.

That's right, ladies and gentlemen of the Internet, I saw Eclipse.

Well...it didn't kill me to see it. I didn't really enjoy it, but it didn't kill me.

Eclipse continues the saga of Bella Swan, her sparkly vampire boyfriend, Edward Cullen, her werewolf best friend, Jacob Black, and their love triangle. In the last movie, the Volturi (the Italian vampire ruling body) said that Bella had to be turned into a vampire or turned into dinner. And with the pissed-off ex-mate of James (who got killed in the first movie) on Bella's trail, it looks like dinner is a viable end. Victoria has created an army of newborn vampires to take down the Cullen clan and exact her revenge on Bella and Edward. So in order to protect the girl they both adore, Edward and Jacob strike up a temporary alliance to kick some newborn ass.

Out of all the talented actors and actresses in the acting world, they had to pick some of the most untalented and boring people on the planet to play characters who are supposed to be consumed with emotion. Jackson Rathbone, who plays Jasper Hale, has the acting skills of a toothpick, and even despite the fact that he has more lines in Eclipse than he had in the other two movies, he completely fails to elicit any emotional sympathy from anyone. Also, with the exception of Taylor Lautner, none of them are particularly good-looking, which they are supposed to be. For instance, Nikki Reed, playing the "devastatingly beautiful" Rosalie Hale, isn't even remotely pretty. And for some reason, these actors like to take long pauses in the most awkward places in a sentence. And another thing that bothers me...why are these two guys so hell-bent on getting Bella? She has no personality, she's whiny, wishy-washy, and generally irritating! Is that really what guys look for in a girl? There is no chemistry whatsoever in this movie...a romance film...there's a problem. Another thing. Why was Dakota Fanning even considered for a part? Her "badassness" is utterly comical and I don't buy it for a second. This movie had an awful lot of backstory and exposition and yet, none of the backstory sequences were particularly convincing or groundbreaking in any way.

On the upside, Taylor Lautner's near-perpetual lack of shirt was a big added plus. Also, the casting of the new Victoria was a great change from Rachelle Leferve. The choreography of the fight scene between the newborns and the monsters of Forks was pretty cool and the special effects got a bit more special. The only scene that was actually entertaining was the conversation between Edward and Jacob before the battle in which they discuss how they could have been friends...if they weren't sworn natural enemies and rivals in love.

All in all, Eclipse was very consistent. It, like its predecessors, was consistently poor. While slightly better than New Moon and leaps and bounds better than Twilight, Eclipse was essentially a fan movie and an excuse to see Taylor Lautner shirtless.

Movie grade: D

Well, that's all I really have to say on the subject.

Happy geeking!
Monday, July 12, 2010

The cast for Matthew Vaughn's (Kick Ass) X-men: First Class continues to grow by the day. On July 9th, Entertainment Weekly posted an article dictating that Lucas Till will be playing Scott Summer's, aka Cyclops, brother Alex, better known as the cult favorite mutant Havok.
Till is a relative unknown, most prominently known for his role in the Hannah Montana movie. He will also appear in next spring's science fiction blockbuster Battlefield: Los Angeles.

With shooting of the third Transformers film well underway in Chicago a wealth of information has come up about the upcoming Michael Bay blockbuster and his future projects.

First off, picture above is one of many set photos from the film, this depicting the aftermath of a major battle between the warring factions of the Transformers universe.

Later in an interview with Comingsoon.net, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura confirmed that this will indeed be the last Transformers film that he and Michael bay will be working on. However, he did mention that there are certainly numerous possibilities for Hasbro and Dreamworks to continue the series. di Bonaventura mentioned that the film will touch upon the absence of Megan Fox's character confirming that Rosie Huntington Whiteley will be playing a separate character.

Finally, di Bonaventura mentioned that Bay and he have already begun planning stages on their next project, an adaptation of the classic video game Asteroids: "When I was called about the property—I was called because of what I'd done with 'Transformers' and 'G.I. Joe,' Atari reached out to me and said, 'We have Asteroids,' and I had an immediate reaction 'Yes.' The reason was not because playing the game, we thought somehow that game could be translated into a movie, it can't. The word 'Asteroids' connotates a large-scale experience, so the challenge, which was great, was 'Okay, so how do you get a mythology that will support that?" We really went after a mythology on the level of 'Star Wars' and we'll see if we succeeded or not but it's not a simple thing of the asteroids are going to hit the earth. We never come to earth. The entire movie takes place in the asteroid field. We do some homages to the game for sure, but I like the sense of scale."

After the rather disastrous Hulk film original released in 2003, Marvel released a tentative reboot in 2008. Titled the Incredible Hulk afte the classic comic series, the film placed Edward Norton (Fight Club) as the title character an was critically acclaimed but only enjoyed modest financial success. Due to plans announced prior to the film's release, it was assumed that Norton would continue his role into future films, including 2012's Joss Whedon directed Avengers adaptation. However, this no longer appears to be the case.

Originally announced by HitFix and later Marvel studios, Edward Norton will not be reprising his role as Bruce Banner in the Avengers. Marvel executive Kevin Feige issued the following statement about the announcement: "Our decision is definitely not one based on monetary factors, but instead rooted in the need for an actor who embodies the creativity and collaborative spirit of our other talented cast members. The Avengers demands players who thrive working as part of an ensemble, as evidenced by Robert [Downey], Chris [Hemsworth], Chris (Evans), Sam [Jackson], Scarlett [Johansson], and all of our talented casts. We are looking to announce a name actor who fulfills these requirements, and is passionate about the iconic role in the coming weeks." It is also reported that a replacement is to be announced at this year's San Diego Comic Con.

However, this statement was not well received by Norton and his agent, Brian Swardstrom. Swardstrom offered this rebuttal: "We know a lot of fans have voiced their public disappointment with this result, but this is no excuse for Feige's mean spirited, accusatory comments. Counter to what Kevin implies here, Edward was looking forward to the opportunity to work with Joss and the other actors in the Avengers cast, many of whom are personal friends of his. Feige's statement is unprofessional, disingenuous and clearly defamatory. Mr. Norton talent, tireless work ethic and professional integrity deserve more respect, and so do Marvel's fans."

While it is uncertain where exactly the debate will go next, Marvel is beginning its search for a replacement actor. CHUD claims that Marvel has approached Gladiator and Walk the Line acotr Joaquin Phoenix to play the tormented scientist in the upcoming Avengers film.
First off, I would like to apologize for the unintentional one week hiatus. I was out of town, and unable to edit the site. This is also why the site has been fairly inactive recently. This week I plan to make this up to you guys with some great videos.

1. Double Rainbow
----------------------------------------------------------------------


Honestly, this is one of my favorite videos of all time. The man's reaction to a simple natural phenomena has become an internet classic. I think this guy should write poetry its so great.

2. Oh God, Oh Man
-----------------------------------------------------------------

I don't know what part of this video I like more. The cheesy music. The fact that the guy has a pet that kills people. The cheesy acting. Or the unnecessary camera work.

3. Barack Obama Sings Kick Ass Song
--------------------------------------------------------------


Auto tune sucks. It saps the life out of the music industry, but occasionally geniuses come along who can create internet phenomena. The Auto Tune the News crew has created dozens of annoyingly catchy songs on the internet. This being one of their most popular.
Thursday, July 8, 2010

There are few game makers more critically acclaimed then the RPG giants Bioware. Creators of such beloved series as Mass Effect and Knights of the Old Republic, the studio has garned particular acclaim for last year's epic fantasy Dragon Age: Origins. As earlier speculated, Bioware has announced that Dragon Age story is far from over. Today on its official website,the studio unvealed Dragon Age 2 with this press release:

Experience the epic sequel to the 2009 Game of the Year from the critically acclaimed makers of Dragon Age: Origins and Mass Effect 2. You are one of the few who escaped the destruction of your home. Now, forced to fight for survival in an ever-changing world, you must gather the deadliest of allies, amass fame and fortune, and seal your place in history. This is the story of how the world changed forever. The legend of your Rise to Power begins now.

Key Features:

•Embark upon an all-new adventure that takes place across an entire decade and shapes itself around every decision you make.
•Determine your rise to power from a destitute refugee to the revered champion of the land.
•Think like a general and fight like a Spartan with dynamic new combat mechanics that put you right in the heart of battle whether you are a mage, rogue, or warrior.
•Go deeper into the world of Dragon Age with an entirely new cinematic experience that grabs hold of you from the beginning and never lets go.
•Discover a whole realm rendered in stunning detail with updated graphics and a new visual style.


A debut trailer is planned for an August 17th release on the Bioware website.
The nominees for the famous Emmy awards have been announced. Read on to see if your favorite show has been nominated.

COMEDY SERIES
Glee (FOX)
30 Rock (NBC)
Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO)
Nurse Jackie (Showtime)
The Office (NBC)
Modern Family (ABC)


DRAMA SERIES
Lost (ABC)
Breaking Bad (AMC)
Dexter (Showtime)
True Blood (HBO)
The Good Wife (CBS)
Mad Men (AMC)


ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Matthew Fox - Lost (ABC)
Bryan Cranston — Breaking Bad (AMC)
Michael C. Hall — Dexter (Showtime)
Jon Hamm — Mad Men (AMC)
Hugh Laurie — House (Fox)
Kyle Chandler - Friday Night Lights (DirecTV)


ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Alec Baldwin — 30 Rock (NBC)
Steve Carell — The Office (NBC)
Jim Parsons — The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
Larry David — Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO)
Tony Shalhoub — Monk (USA)
Matthew Morrison – Glee (FOX)


ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Glenn Close — Damages (FX)
Julianna Margulies — The Good Wife (CBS)
Mariska Hargitay — Law and Order: SVU (NBC)
Connie Britton — Friday Night Lights (DirecTV)
Kyra Sedgwick — The Closer (TNT)
January Jones - Mad Men (AMC)


ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Lea Michele — Glee (FOX)
Tina Fey — 30 Rock (NBC)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus — New Adventures of Old Christine (CBS)
Edie Falco — Nurse Jackie (Showtime)
Amy Poehler - Parks and Recreation (NBC)
Toni Collette - The United States of Tara (Showtime)


SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Michael Emerson - Lost (ABC)
Terry O'Quinn - Lost (ABC)
John Slattery - Mad Men (AMC)
Andre Braugher - Men of a Certain Age (TNT)
Aaron Paul - Breaking Bad (AMC)
Martin Short - Damages (FX)


SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Jon Cryer - Two and a Half Men (CBS)
Chris Colfer - Glee (FOX)
Neil Patrick Harris - How I Met Your Mother (CBS)
Jesse Tyler Ferguson - Modern Family (ABC)
Eric Stonestreet - Modern Family (ABC)
Ty Burrell - Modern Family (ABC)


SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Rose Byrne - Damages (FX)
Christine Baranski - The Good Wife (CBS)
Christina Hendricks - Mad Men (AMC)
Elisabeth Moss - Mad Men (AMC)
Sharon Gless - Burn Notice (USA)
Archie Panjabi - The Good Wife (CBS)


SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Jane Lynch - Glee (FOX)
Holland Taylor - Two and a Half Men (CBS)
Kristin Wiig - Saturday Night Live (NBC)
Julie Bowen Modern Family (ABC)
Sofia Vergara - Modern Family (ABC)
Jane Krakowski - 30 Rock (NBC)


REALITY HOST
Tom Bergeron - Dancing with the Stars (ABC)
Heidi Klum - Project Runway (Lifetime)
Jeff Probst - Survivor (CBS)
Ryan Seacrest - American Idol (FOX)
Phil Keoghan - The Amazing Race (CBS)


REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM
The Amazing Race (CBS)
American Idol (FOX)
Dancing with The Stars (ABC)
Project Runway (Bravo)
Top Chef (Bravo)


OUTSTANDING VARIETY, MUSIC OR COMEDY
The Colbert Report (Comedy Central)
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart (Comedy Central)
Real Time With Bill Maher (HBO)
Saturday Night Live (NBC)
The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien (NBC)


OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A COMEDY SERIES
Glee, "Pilot" (Director's Cut), Written by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Ian Brennan (FOX)
Modern Family, "Pilot", Written by Steven Levitan, Christopher Lloyd (ABC)
The Office, "Niagara", Written by Mindy Kaling, Greg Daniels (NBC)
30 Rock, "Anna Howard Shaw Day", Written by Matt Hubbard (NBC)
30 Rock, "Lee Marvin Vs. Derek Jeter", Written by Tina Fey, Kay Cannon (NBC)


OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
Lost, "The End", Written by Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof (ABC)
Mad Men, "Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency", Written by Robin Veith and Matthew Weiner (AMC)
Mad Men, "Shut the Door. Have a Seat", Written by Matthew Weiner, Erin Levy (AMC)
Friday Night Lights, "The Son", Written by Rolin Jones (DirecTV)
The Good Wife, "Pilot", Written by Michelle King, Robert King (CBS

Followers