College Humor is at it again, this time creating a trailer of sorts for a faux video game adaptation of HBO’s Game of Thrones, not coming to a Super Nintendo console near you any time soon.

The video shows off what Game of Thrones would look like if it was given the 16–bit Final Fantasy RPG treatment, with hilarious results. I don’t know about you, but I laughed like that wacky Mogwai from Gremlins 2 while watching it.

You an see the video by heading below now, but be warned: if you haven’t read the books or seen season 1 of Game of Thrones, this video will A) not be funny and B) include some major spoilers. [...]

No one loves reboots more than Hollywood. Whether it be a recently released foreign film, or a classic and beloved franchise, reboots are the hot thing with the studios, and it doesn’t look to be changing. The latest one on the block? Short Circuit.

Deadline is reporting that Dimension is currently working on a deal with director Tim Hill remake the beloved cult 1986 film, which follows the story of a robot built to be a weapon, but is given a great sense of intelligence. After becoming friends with a family, the robot must flee the pursuit of the military looking to get back their property [...]

We saw all the photoshop’d jobs of Henry Cavill as Superman when the news of his casting in Zack Snyder’s Man Of Steel was announced, but do you remember when Anne Hathaway was cast as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises? People couldn’t wait to get a look at the actress in tight black latex as the popular Batman villainess.

Now, Warner Bros. has released the first official photo of Hathaway in the film via the official The Dark Knight Rises website. Check out the full, larger version of the photo here below.

Hollywood Life had a scoop back in June claiming that Hathaway’s outfit in the film would be “more like a robber” and “more tactical, like the comic book, than the previous Batman movies.” They also said that she’d be sporting the goggles, which she is wearing in this photo, though they seem more like a high-tech Batman gadget than the traditional Catwoman eyewear [...]

Amazon is currently selling the Star Trek 2-Disc DVD for only $7.85 (that’s 78% off the list price of $34.98).

This 2-disc DVD edition contains the 2009 J.J. Abrams-directed feature film on DVD, as well as a digital copy. It also includes a bunch of bonus features, like feature-length director commentary, deleted scenes, gag reel, and other featurettes (see full listing below).

Note – there’s no indication as to when this sale ends, so grab it now if you want it. And let me stress, this edition is currently less than the single-DVD version AND it’s insanely discounted [...]

The $10 t-shirt deal of the day over at RIPT Apparel today is a Hunger Games-themed shirt (with a design that’s a take on the Survivor TV show logo) called “Forever Everdeen” by artist Nue.Bloom.

The shirt went on sale at RIPT today, Friday, August 5, 2011, at midnight CST, and will continue for 24 hours from then, and once it’s over, it will not be sold on the site anymore [...]

The $10 t-shirt deal of the day over at TeeFury today is a Dr Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog-themed shirt called “Horribly Evil” by artist WInterArtwork.

The sale began at Teefury today, Friday, August 5, 2011, at midnight EST, and will continue for 24 hours from then, and once it’s over, it will not be sold on the site anymore [...]

No, ladies and gentlemen, that is not an inaccurate headline.

Tom Sherak, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President, has chosen Don Mischer and Brett Ratner to producer their 84th Academy Awards telecast. Mischer produced last year, but this will, obviously, be the first time that Ratner will have taken on the job. Ratner, of course, is best known as the director behind the Rush Hour movies, Red Dragon, and X–Men: The Last Stand.

Sherak explained his questionable decision, saying “I was so impressed with Brett when I met with him to discuss the Oscar show. He has an incredible love of film and its history and is a true student of the business of movies. He’s unbelievably creative and knows how to take risks that are both interesting and inspiring. Together with Don Mischer – who, by the way, just earned an Emmy nomination for his work on the 83rd Academy Awards – I think these two will give us a fantastic Oscar show that you won’t want to miss.” [...]

Zachary Quinto, star of the once–popular–but–now–canceled Heroes and J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek, and his production company, Before The Door Pictures, have announced that they are partnering with Sunchaser Entertainment and German producer Christian Arnold-Beutel to produce the horror title, The Banshee Chapter.

The movie is described as centering on a “young, female journalist who follows the mysterious trail of a missing friend who had been experimenting with mind-altering chemicals developed in secret government drug tests. A fast-paced blend of fact and fiction, the film is based on real documents, actual test subject testimony, and uncovered secrets about programs run by the CIA.”

Blair Erickson penned the screenplay for The Banshee Chapter, and will be making his feature film directorial debut on the film.

Of the announcement, Quinto said “We are excited to branch out in our storytelling. We’ve produced a movie about the financial crash and an innovative, grounded romantic comedy. The Banshee Chapter is an opportunity for us to tackle another film with its roots in reality, but through the lens of horror.” [...]

Say Anything… is one of the quintessential films of the ’80s. It starred John Cusack as an unambitious kickboxer, unsure of what he wants to do with his life after graduating high school, who falls in love with the smart and focused valedictorian of his class (played by Ione Skye), whose father very much disapproves of her mutual interest in him.

But would you ever expect to or even want to see a sequel to the popular movie? It appears as though some would, and one of them could be writer and director Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire).

When asked about the possibility of a Say Anything… sequel, Crowe said “It’s the only thing that I’ve written that I would consider doing that with. I’ve thought about it from time to time and talked about it with John Cusack once and just said this is the only story that I kind of think there might be another chapter to that at some point.” [...]

It’s not rare for a filmmaker to somehow find work even after failing to make a critically adored film. Mark Steven Johnson is that very filmmaker. Best known for helming films like Daredevil and of course, the masterpiece known as Ghost Rider, Johnson is the poster boy for directors making the film world a lot less interesting.

And now, according to Heat Vision, he’s got a brand new project.The outlet reports that Johnson will helm the new thriller, Autobahn, for Inferno Entertainment. The script is penned by Greg Russo, and follows the story of “a washed-up ex-Formula One driver who wakes up trapped inside a BMW on the side of the Autobahn, Germany’s famed high-speed roadway, which has no general speed limit. He answers a phone ringing in the glove box, only to be told that he has 90 minutes to deliver the bomb-rigged car to a target or his wife and daughter will be killed.” [...]

If there is one thing J.J. Abrams is apparently really damn good at, it’s putting a punch back into a seemingly stale franchise.

Not only did he help revive the Mission: Impossible franchise, but following in the wake of his 2009 hit Star Trek, that sci-fi franchise couldn’t be more popular. But that’s not getting to the director’s head, as to him, nothing comes before the characters and plot for the much anticipated sequel.

The director recently spoke to Collider, and revealed that nothing will be happening until he gets the characters and script all set into place [...]

From Abraham Lincoln, to the Archangel Michael, actor Benjamin Walker is having one hell of a run. The star of the upcoming film Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter has, according to Deadline, joined the cast of the equally intriguing Paradise Lost.

Director Alex Proyas revealed that Walker will join the film’s star, Bradley Cooper, in Paradise Lost, which takes on the legendary Milton story that follows the battle between Michael and Cooper’s Lucifer. The film shoots this January, and will have a script worked on by Stuart Hazeldine, Lawrence Kasdan, and with a recent draft from Ryan Condal [...]

The duo of Beavis and Butt-Head may be best known for making fun of various music videos, but now, with the upcoming reboot of the iconic animated series, Beavis and Butt-Head, the pair are looking to riff on something a bit, shall we say, darker.

Creator Mike Judge revealed in an interview with Screen Junkies that while they may still be talking about shows on their mother station, MTV, they will also be watching movies, and one of them will be the much talked about horror flick The Human Centipede.

Judge talked about the inspiration for the upcoming episode [...]

The name Alfred Hitchcock is synonymous with mystery and suspense filmmaking, and even those not familiar with his work still know the name. The man is a legend, and will remain so for all eternity.

So you’ll understand the elation being felt at the discovery of Hitchcock’s earliest of works, a film titled The White Shadow.

Only three film reels of a total of six have been found so far, but the movie was first released back in 1924 when Hitchcock was only 24 years of age. He didn’t direct the movie as he would go on to do with so many classics such as North by Northwest, Pyscho, Rear Window, and Vertigo—that credit went to Graham Cutts—but he did act as writer, assistant director, editor, and art director on it.

The silent film pulled off something done much more often in recent times, in that it had an actor playing two roles. Actress Betty Compson (seen in the image above—head to the National Film Preservation Foundation site for more images) plays twin sisters in the film, one “angelic” while the other “without a soul.” [...]

Ever since it was announced back in January that Henry Cavill would be the new Superman in Zack Snyder’s franchise reboot, people have wondered what the Tudors star would look like as the Man of Steel. There have been photoshopped images of the actor in the suit, and photos of Cavill from last month’s San Diego Comic-Con have been popping up with the claim that he’s sporting his Superman haircut (which I think is a bit of a stretch).

The wait to see Cavill don the suit is finally over, as Warner Bros. has released the first official photo of the actor in costume from Man Of Steel. Check out the full, larger photo here below.

In the photo, Cavill has the classic Superman slicked-back hair (but no visible spit curl) and the suit is muted primary colors with a scaled pattern. The image appears to be an action shot of Superman — with a very serious face — crushing a bank vault [...]

As you’re all aware by now, there’s a hell of a lot of Snow White–based movies on the way. Universal Pictures has a very Lord of the Rings–looking Snow White and the Huntsman on the way with Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth, and a brilliant cast of dwarfs, while Relativity Media has an more traditional version of their own with Lily Collins and Julia Roberts on the way.

Walt Disney, who made the classic animated Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs back in 1937, also had their own new live–action take on the way, titled Snow and the Seven. Their version, however, was going to mix things up and take place in the 19th century where an Englishwoman, after returning home for her father’s funeral, runs off to mainland China after discovering her stepmother is up to evil deeds and settles in with a group of seven international warriors. [...]

The digital rental deal of the day over at Amazon today is the The Rite, which is available for rental for only $.99.

This deal is valid only for today, Thursday, August 4, 2011, until midnight PST. Once you activate the rental through Amazon’s Instant Demand service, you’ll have access to the movie for 48 hours. If you’re interested in purchasing the digital version, the cost is $14.99.

Also, if you’d like to own a physical copy of the movie, the Blu-ray Combo Pack is available for $22.99 while the DVD is $17.99. Both editions are part of Amazon’s “Buy This DVD and Watch it Instantly” program — you get the film as a FREE digital rental you can watch immediately when your purchase the physical copy.

Synopsis: “The Rite” is a supernatural thriller that uncovers the Devil’s reach to even one of the holiest places on Earth [...]

The t-shirt deal of the day over at RIPT Apparel today is the Firefly-themed shirt called “Pinstripe Serenity” by artist Vincent Carrozza.

The shirt went on sale at RIPT today, Wednesday, August 4, 2011, at midnight CST, and will continue for 24 hours from then, and once it’s over, it will not be sold on the site anymore.

The t-shirt is available in men’s and women’s sizes for $10 each in black (with metallic silver ink!). Kids sizes are $15 (Boys, Girls, and Toddlers in black); Onesies are $18 (in black). You can also get the design on a Hoodie for $38 in black (in Men/Unisex sizes) [...]

The $10 t-shirt deal of the day over at TeeFury today is a Hunger Games-themed shirt called “District – 13 Mockingjays” by artist Tom Ledin.

The sale began at Teefury today, Thursday, August 4, 2011, at midnight EST, and will continue for 24 hours from then, and once it’s over, it will not be sold on the site anymore [...]

MST3K Vs. Gamera: Mystery Science Theater 3000 Vol. XXI
DVD
Starring Joel Hodgson, Trace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy, Frank Conniff, Jim Mallon, Patrick Brantseg
Release Date: August 2, 2011

One of the many reasons why Shout! Factory has become my new favorite DVD distributor, in addition to their awesome reissue of vintage drive-in cult classics from producer Roger Corman, is because of the great love and respect they have shown Mystery Science Theater 3000 since taking over the license to reissue classic episodes of the show from Rhino several years ago.

In terms of overall presentation Shout!’s MST3K box sets have trumped Rhino in every way possible. I’ve spoken before at great length about how Mystery Science Theater 3000 was not only one of my favorite television shows of all time, but also a major influence on me as a person, and if you doubt that assertion you may feel free to read my review of Volume XX, the previous set obviously, here [...]