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Total Recall director Len Wiseman shares his sci-fi love with SlashGear

, Aug 2nd 2012 Discuss [0]

This past week we got the opportunity to sit down with film director Len Wiseman at the Los Angeles press junket for the newest science fiction blockbuster of the summer: Total Recall. Wiseman revealed that not only is he a long-standing superfan of science fiction in general, he’s had a bit of a history with the original Philip K Dick short story that inspired the 1990 film Total Recall – and of course loves Arnold as well. Have a peek at this 2012-based vision for the future from the meistro’s seat right here and now.

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3-D Vision CEO Gene Dolgoff speaks on his magical 2D to 3D conversion device

, Jul 30th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week we got the chance to speak with Gene Dolgoff, known for his invention of the LCD projector, digital projection in general, and his new device that’s up on Fundable right this minute. As he’s more than ready to let you know, he’s also got an incredibly fun fact up his sleeve: he inspired Gene Roddenberry to create the holodeck in Star Trek. It’s from there you’ll find yourself a bit intrigued with the next step in our current abilities to present 3D video and images through our own devices – with help of 3-D Vision technology that Dolgoff presents here and now.

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E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial turns 30 with special edition Blu-ray

, Jul 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

I can remember watching E.T. in the theater as a kid with my cousins. I thought it was the greatest film ever at the time, and I bet we watched it 100 times when it came out on home video. It's hard to believe that the movie is now celebrating its 30th anniversary and its first ever release on Blu-ray is set for October 9. The film has been digitally remastered and has new 7.1 surround sound. Read The Full Story

Canon EOS C300 used in world’s first airplane-exclusive film shoot

, Jul 26th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week Canon is proud to let the world know that the brand new Canon EOS C300 has been used to film inside confined areas - that is to say, used in the past few weeks to film the worlds first-eve movie filmed entirely on airplanes. With the device they were able to film at an altitude of 35,000 feel across 28,000 miles and three continents in a movie called "Departure Date." This movie stars Ben Feldman and Nicky Whelan as they take a flight together from Sydney to Los Angeles. Read The Full Story

Bourne Legacy behind the scenes unleash genetically modified action

, Jul 24th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week the folks at Universal Pictures are offering up a closer look behind the scenes at The Bourne Legacy, the next chapter in the super-agent film series. A larger conspiracy has been uncovered in the newest installment of the Bourne timeline, a genetically enhanced agent by the name of Aaron Cross - played by Jeremy Renner - explains his excitement in joining the series as the cameras roll on this action-packed extravaganza. With a storyline that plays out alongside the third film and the Treadstone program, this movie keeps with the fast-paced explosion-loving idiom of the first three films while expanding upon the universe with a whole new chapter in the world of secret agent warfare. Read The Full Story

Catwoman spin-off tipped as Dark Knight Rises takes off

, Jul 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

Those of you jumping for joy at having just seen the Batman movie you've been anticipating for four years can continue to to do a flip as both Anne Hathaway and Christopher Nolan have suggested a Catwoman movie may be in the works. Firs you'll want to speak with Hathaway whose noted that it'd basically only be possible if Nolan is attached to the movie as well. With the Dark Knight trilogy director connected to the new Superman movie as producer, hypothesizing the same credit for Catwoman may not be that far off. Read The Full Story

Ruin post-apocalyptic CG short gets Fox green light

, Jul 22nd 2012 Discuss [0]

It's time for another after-humans full-length movie to hit theaters with its roots coming from that all-powerful soap box and launch point : the Internet. The source of this feature is a short all-CG video called Ruin. This video (also shown in this post) will bring you on a journey through a one-populated human city that's since become overgrown by nature untamed - can't wait for the full show! Read The Full Story

Samsung confirms Angry Birds TV app plans

, Jul 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

Samsung and Rovio are going after a couple different segments of the population - those who own an Internet-connected Samsung TV and have somehow managed to never play Angry Birds, and those who own an Internet-connected Samsung TV and cannot get enough Angry Birds. Given that the former consists of people who have never downloaded Angry Birds on their phone or tablet, and never downloaded it onto a game console, it's the latter category that is probably the bigger chunk here. Read The Full Story

Hulu expands international wings, deals with BBC

, Jul 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

Not too long after announcing that it secured the American rights to a popular Israeli drama, Hulu has now partnered up with the BBC to bridge the Atlantic Ocean and bring the UK comedy The Thick of It to American shores as well. The difference with this latest deal, though, is that Hulu will actually help with the production of the show. According to the official details, season four of The Thick of It is still produced by the BBC, but now it carries the footnote "in association with Hulu." Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: July 18, 2012

, Jul 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

Happy Wednesday, everyone. It's the middle of the week, but it's always the top of the news cycle here so let's take a look at today's headlines. We'll start with a major announcement from Microsoft - Windows 8 release date finally announced. And moving right along to the legal world - Apple to appeal Samsung advertisement court ruling. Also, music gamers will appreciate this - Rock Band Blitz hits XBLA and PSN in August. Read The Full Story

TiVo acquires TV analytics firm TRA

, Jul 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

In its ever-growing bid to remain relevant in an industry dominated by integrated devices and the death of independent set-top boxes, TiVo has purchased a company called TRA for some $20 million. TRA specializes in making business sense out of customer TV viewing habits, and TiVo thinks it can use that data to keep itself profitable. Read The Full Story

Larry King to launch new talk show on Hulu and Hulu Plus

, Jul 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

Larry King is returning to the entertainment world after his 25 year-long CNN series ended in December of 2010, with a new 30-minute talk show to debut on Hulu and Hulu Plus. The name of his new show is called Larry King Now, and is being produced by new digital production venture Ora TV. The show will feature King interviewing celebrities and reporting on the news. Read The Full Story
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