Today, The Exorcist Extended Director’s Cut was released on Blu-ray and DVD, as well as for the first time to iTunes along with Bonus extras. We here at Geeks of Doom have one iTunes download of the film with the bonus extras to giveaway to one lucky reader!

One (1) winner will receive:

One (1) iTunes Download for The Exorcist: Extended Director’s Cut with Bonus Extras

THE EXORCIST: THE Director’s CUT with Bonus Extras will be exclusively available For Download only on iTunes starting October 5.

This Halloween relive the fright of one of the most powerful films ever made with all-new bonus content available for the first time ever anywhere. The all-new bonus features include revealing set footage produced and photographed by cinematographer Owen Roizman, as well as camera and makeup tests, interviews with director William Friedkin, actress Linda Blair, author/screenwriter/producer William Peter Blatty and Roizman himself and more [...]

Last December it was reported that director Paul Greengrass would be walking away from the fourth installment in The Bourne Identity franchise. Greengrass captained the second and third movies (Doug Liman directed the original), and was popular with star Matt Damon, who at one time said he wouldn’t come back if the director wasn’t involved.

Despite the exit of Greengrass, Universal has maintained plans for another installment in the series — now tentatively titled The Bourne Legacy — and now they’ve found the director they want to deliver it. And who better then the man who has personally written the screenplays for all three previous films, Tony Gilroy. The writer was hired a while back to pen the script, which was an obvious choice of course, and it only makes sense to have him embrace the role of director as well.

The studio could have gone out to some other big action-minded talent to come in, but they’ve smartly chosen to utilize someone already involved in the movie who has more knowledge of what goes into Jason Bourne than most others do. [...]

A teaser trailer for the Joel Coen and Ethan Coen‘s new adaptation of the classic novel, True Grit, was released last week. It was a great teaser, showing off brilliant old west cinematography, but not too much dialogue. No time is being wasted in keeping the buzz going, and now the full trailer for the movie is online. This time around you’ll get quite a bit of dialogue, a lot of great new shots, and maybe a little Johnny Cash…if you’re good.

The movie tells the story of young Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld), a girl whose father is murdered, leading her on a mission to find the man who killed him, Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin), and get her revenge. She sets off to find the perfect man to help her on her quest, and meets Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges), an old drunk with a knack for getting these types of things done. Also looking for Chaney is a Ranger named LeBoeuf (Matt Damon), who wants to bring him back to Texas for another murder. [...]

Last week it was revealed that Starz was in the midst of making a very difficult decision regarding their hit show Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Their star, Andy Whitfield, has been battling non-Hodgkins lymphoma in an attempt to return for a second season of the show, but a recent setback has his doctors recommending another round of aggressive treatments. This forced the network to look at their tough options: delay longer, recast Whitfield, or cancel the show altogether.

It appears that Starz has made their decision, and though it seemed to be the most likely choice, it will take a while for fans to accept it. An official casting call has been sent out, looking for that all-important actor to fill the massive sandals that Whitfield created in the great first season. The notice details that they’re looking for someone in their mid to late 30s who can speak in an authentic British accent, can effectively portray the “smart, intense, and passionate” title role, and who’s able to sign a three-year contract. [...]

After successfully translating comic books like 300 and Watchmen to film, Zack Snyder has been tapped to direct the next Superman movie, reports Deadline.

Also, The Hollywood Reporter reports that General Zod will be the villain in the new film.

Warner Bros. was certainly serious about taking the right approach to their premier super-hero franchise — getting David Goyer (Batman Begins, Blade) to write the screenplay and luring Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, Inception) in to oversee the project [Read: Christopher Nolan To Godfather ‘Superman’ Movie; ‘Dark Knight’ Sequel Being Written]. But now, it seems like the Superman movie we’ve always dreamed of seeing is actually going to happen.

“It’s early yet, but I can tell you that what David and Chris have done with the story so far definitely has given me a great insight into a way to make him feel modern. I’ve always felt he was kind of awesome. I’ll finish Sucker Punch and get right at it,” Snyder told Deadline [...]

Raccoons and gophers and rabbit. Oh My! See… this is how it always starts. Very small. First with the cute and cuddly little animals rising from the beyond and attacking the unsuspecting. Then, me and my flock of festering freaks roll up in your hood and make a meal out of your friends and family.

I know it’s silly. You know it’s silly. But for some reason you’all living folk keep thinking that when me and my rotting gang of go-getters decide it’s time to rise up and make our ‘big’ move, that locking your doors & watching reruns of Good Times until we all zombie-types starve to uh…death (yeah, not gonna happen) is gonna cut the mustard. Well, lemme tell you. It ain’t.

Now, I don’t have a date or nothin’ like that though. But we zombies are coming. Some of us aren’t the brightest potatoes in the shed, and well, we may not be so very well organized… but don’t let that lull you into a false sense of security. Not that it’ll matter, but y’all need to be prepared. And since I have a soft spot in my skull for you geeks, I decided to allow this handy little list of tips and tricks to avoiding immediate death to be compiled.

Who knows? It might even keep you alive long enough for good old Obvious Zombie (that’s me!) to make it ’round your way and say hello… before I chow down on some of that sweet meat you hide between your ears [...]

The Vampire Diaries: Original Television Soundtrack will be released on October 12, 2010, so we here at Geeks of Doom are not only giving away this soundtrack, but also The Vampire Diaries: The Complete First Season DVD to one lucky reader!

One (1) winner will receive:

- One (1) copy of The Vampire Diaries: The Complete First Season DVD
- One (1) copy of The Vampire Diaries: Original Television Soundtrack

The Vampire Diaries serves up a biting mix of exclusive tracks unavailable elsewhere—including songs by Smashing Pumpkins and Gorillaz—plus favorites from season one of the hit TV show. From the gorgeous vocals of “Sleep Alone” by Bat for Lashes and Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” by Placebo to Digital Daggers taking on Tears for Fears’ “Head Over Heels,” the collection offers a hip yet dark and compelling sesuous vibe.

Sky Ferreira’s song “Obsession” is the lead track on the album and will appear on her eagerly anticipated debut, out in early 2011. Produced by Dave Tedder (OneRepublic, Beyoncé, Rihanna), “Obsession” is heard in the upcoming season of The Vampire Diaries, and is perfect for the show’s intense visuals and storylines, as Ferreira sings: “Here’s my confession, I don’t just want you to love me, I wanna be your obsession.” Ferreira, an LA-based Portuguese-American singer-songwriter and actress (Putty Hill), is currently working with Paul Epworth, Bloodshy & Avant, Dallas Austin and Linda Perry on her debut CD. The inclusion of “Obsession” on The Original Television Soundtrack: The Vampire Diaries marks Ferreira’s first international single release.

Original Television Soundtrack: The Vampire Diaries featuring the hit single “Obsession” by Sky Ferreira is available now on preorder and everywhere October 12th. Vampire Diaries: The Complete First Season available on Blu-ray and DVD. […]

Recorded October 3, 2010.

Check out Episode 20 of Comics of Doom, the official comics podcast of Geeks of Doom, where we review the new DC Animated feature Superman/Batman: Apocalypse out now on DVD and Blu-ray.

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Red Hill
DIRECTED BY: Patrick Hughes
STARRING: Ryan Kwanten, Steve Bisley, Tom E. Lewis, Claire van der Boom
Strand Releasing
RELEASE DATE: November 5, 2010 (limited)

If anything is terrifying for an authority figure to think about, it’s a very dangerous man that they had a big part in putting away for a long, long time coming back to town for bloody vengeance. This is exactly what happens in Red Hill.

The movie follows Shane Cooper (Ryan Kwanten), a good cop from the city who, after some difficult times and heavy stress lead to his wife (Claire van der Boom) losing their unborn child, transfers to the small town of Red Hill in hopes that their new attempt at starting a family works out a lot better. The day after they arrive at their new home, Shane begins his new job with the town, which is so small that they even still use horses to get around from time to time.

Things start slowly as Shane settles in and tries to get acquainted with his duties and new colleagues, but things do not take long to pick up speed. [...]

Check out Episode 14 of the Flix of Doom podcast, the official movie podcast of Geeks of Doom, with hosts Empress Eve and Justin Vactor.

This week, we’ll be reviewing Matt Reeves’s Let Me In, the American remake of the Swedish vampire film Let The Right One In. We’ll also take a look at the new David Fincher film, The Social Network, as well as bring you the latest movie news and box office results.

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The Blu-ray deal of the week over at Amazon this week is The Omen Collection for $23.99 (that’s 60% off the list price of $59.99).

Note, this deal is valid this week through October 9, 2010.

Also, with this purchase, you’ll get $4 credit to use towards a purchase or rental through Amazon’s Video on Demand service.

This 4-disc Blu-ray collection contains the original iconic horror trilogy — The Omen, Damien: Omen II, and Omen III: The Final Conflict — as well as the 2006 remake The Omen: 666.

See below for a list of special features [...]

The Fall, which is Book Two of the Strain Trilogy by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan, was released last month and we here at Geeks of Doom have a hardcover copy of the book to give away to one lucky reader!

One (1) winner will receive:

– One (1) hardcover copy of The Fall: Book Two of the Strain Trilogy

New York is in chaos. Fires burn uncontested on deserted streets and avenues. Looters have their way with abandoned shops. Desperately overextended and underinformed emergency response teams are all that remain of the city’s shattered infrastructure. Masses of panicked citizens clog the highways and train stations, frantic for any means of escape. And what they don’t know is that they are fleeing a fate much worse than death.

It falls to a small but resolute band of survivors to prevent the Master’s plan from succeeding. […]

The Gold Box spotlight deal of the day over at Amazon today is Gone With The Wind 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition on DVD or Blu-ray for 56% off the list price.

The Blu-ray edition of Gone With The Wind is on sale for $36.99 (down from $84.99), while the DVD version is only $30.99 (down from $69.92).

Note, this sale is only for today, Sunday, October 3, 2010 until midnight PST while supplies last.

Both editions contain the classic 1939 film starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable, and include tons of special features and collectible items. See list of bonus features and collectible content from the product page here [...]

A movie version of Wonder Woman has been talked about for years with many names rumored to be possible stars and scripts written by people like Joss Whedon, but for one reason or another, it never found a way to work out.

Now Warner Brothers is trying something else in hopes of making some magic out of this property. The studio’s television department is now developing a modernized version of the character for the small screen. They’re also reaching out to none other than David E. Kelley as a possible writer and producer of the show if things work out this time around.

Kelley has worked as a writer and producer on some of the biggest television series ever made. His double-duty credits include Doogie Howser, M.D., L.A. Law, Picket Fences, Chicago Hope, Ally McBeal, Boston Public, The Practice, and Boston Legal. He’s also done film work, writing and producing Lake Placid, To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday, and Mystery, Alaska. [...]

Let Me In
Directed by Matt Reeves
Starring Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloe Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Elias Koteas
Rated R
Release date: October 1, 2010

Let Me In is an American remake of the Swedish film Let the Right One In. Owen, portrayed by Kodi Smit-McPhee, lives with his mom in an apartment complex. Owen’s parents are divorced and he is constantly bullied at school. Things begin to change when Owen meets and befriends Abby (Chloe Moretz, a girl who moves into his apartment complex. Abby behaves a little strangely, but their friendship continues to grow. Eventually, Owen learns that Abby is a vampire and has to feed on human blood to survive.

Kodi Smit-McPhee is very believable as the pitifully frail Owen. It is hard not to feel sympathy with him when he is verbally and physically abused by a gang of bullies led by Kenny. Kenny is portrayed by Dylan Minnette as an evil, callous child. Chloe Moretz follows up her excellent portrayal of Hit-Girl in Kick-Ass with another strong performance as the eternal vampire girl Abby. Smit-McPhee and Moretz play their roles perfectly and their puppy-love relationship seems very plausible. [...]

Season 36 of Saturday Night Live premiered this past Saturday night, with host Amy Poehler, the former SNL castmember now starring on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation.

The entire show is online at NBC.com, but I picked a few of my favorite sketches and embedded the videos here below.

One of the clips is Poehler’s monologue, which has a bunch of cool cameos. There’s also “Bronx Beat,” which apparently I’m in, according to my friend and GoD contributor Justin Vactor, who basically thinks any woman with a New York accent is me. And that’s fine, because Mr. Vactor was on this episode of SNL too — check out the “Will Smith” clip!

If you’re a fan of Katy Perry, who was the musical guest for the season premiere, then definitely check out “Bronx Beat,” as she makes an appearance.

For tonight’s episode, Bryan Cranston, star of Breaking Bad (he was also the dad on Malcolm in the Middle), hosts the show with musical guest Kanye West. [...]

Some potentially good news in regards to Peter Jackson‘s constantly complicated endeavor to adapt J.R.R. Tolkien‘s original tale of The Hobbit into a two-part feature film. The good news is also followed by a bit of bad news, naturally.

There’s been endless news and discussions when it comes to The Hobbit, and it’s felt like the movie has been coming for a decade now. The truth is that the movie itself never even got the greenlight from studios, though it was universally expected to be happening one way or another — the greenlight was just a formal detail. Then came the departure of director Guillermo del Toro and all of the financial woes of MGM, who were set to go dutch with Warner Brothers and New Line Cinema on the project, bringing to surface the very real chance that this movie simply would never happen.

Now, according to several sources close to the many parties involved, an official greenlight on the project could come in the next few days with Peter Jackson still set to direct. [...]

Hawx 2
PLATFORM: PS3
DEVELOPER: Ubisoft
PUBLISHER: Ubisoft
RELEASE DATE: September 7, 2010

The new installment in the Tom Clancy jet fighter series, Hawx 2 looks to take aerial combat to the next level.

The new game allows you to jump into the cockpit of high-powered flying machine, prepped and ready for warfare. United States, United Kingdom, Russia — you’ll play as them all, facing many different missions as you deal with a major threat and a missing Russian nuclear weapons.

Hawx 2 is one of those games you have to be into to enjoy. The game isn’t really about the story, but flying these military aircrafts and fighting your way out of some pretty intense aerial battles. It would be hard for someone not interested in things such as this to enjoy themselves, but if you were ever a kid playing with your toy planes and pretending to be a top fighter pilot, this is a game that you could find yourself having a lot of fun with. [...]

Not too long ago, a trailer for the alien invasion movie that seemed to show up out of nowhere, Skyline, was released online but didn’t show too much. Now a full trailer has been released, giving us a much better look at the movie.

Skyline tells the story of some strange, almost hypnotic blue lights descending upon Los Angeles from the sky. As multitudes of people flood the streets to feed their curiosity and get a good look at the phenomenon, it’s soon realized that the lights are actually extraterrestrials visiting our planet, and they are not here to make friends.

The most intriguing thing about the movie so far is the budget. This is a movie that has the look of a big-budget summer blockbuster but is said to have a very small price tag (directed by brothers and special effects whizzes Colin Strause and Greg Strause) as far as movies these days go.

Click over to the other side to check out the new full trailer for Skyline! [...]

It’s being reported that another classic TV series is well on its way to getting a big reboot.

According to sources, NBC has made an order for a pilot episode of The Munsters, based on the popular television series of the ’60s starring Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis, and Yvonne De Carlo. The brand new reboot is currently being developed and worked on by TV veteran Bryan Fuller.

Fuller has an impressive resume, working as both a writer and producer on titles like Star Trek: Voyager, Wonderfalls, Dead Like Me, Pushing Daisies, and Heroes.

The Munsters combined two of the most popular genres of that time: blue collar American family sitcoms and monster movies. It featured Herman Munster (Gwynne) as a much more lighthearted take on the Frankenstein monster, his wife Lily (De Carlo) and her father Grandpa (Lewis), who were both vampires, and their children Eddie (Butch Patrick) as a werewolf and Marilyn (Pat Priest). [...]