There have been plenty of questions on what links Ridley Scott's upcoming Prometheus has to the Alien films and the first trailer definitely suggests a strong connection. Prometheus will hit theaters June 8, 2012 (changed from the original release date of March 8th). You can see the Axiom's Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy Movie Preview at this link.
Underworld: Awakening hits theaters on January 20, 2012
Fringe returns with new episodes January 13, 2012.
Jack the Giant Killer, directed by Bryan Singer, hits theaters June 8, 2012. Stay tuned to the Sci Fi Scroll site for our 2012 science fiction and fantasy movie preview.
This concept trailer for a proposed film titled Goliath was made by director Alex Popov for allegedly only $150 and has started to generate some buzz across the internet.
The stop-motion animated Paranorm will bow in theaters on August 17, 2012.
The Expendables 2 will team up, among others, Sylvester Stalone, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Chuck Norris, Jet Li, Jason Statham, and Dolph Lundgren. Watch for it August 17, 2012.
Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol Fresh Rating: 94% Synopsis: This is not just another mission. The IMF is shut down when it's implicated in a global terrorist bombing plot. Ghost Protocol is initiated and Ethan Hunt and his rogue new team must go undercover to clear their organization's name. No help, no contact, off the grid. You have never seen a mission grittier and more intense than this. Rotten Tomatoes Consensus Opinion: Stylish, fast-paced, and loaded with gripping set pieces, the fourth Mission: Impossible is big-budget popcorn entertainment that really works. See More of What the Critics Had to Say at the Movie's Rotten Tomatoes Page
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Fresh Rating: 66% Synopsis: Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) has always been the smartest man in the room...until now. There is a new criminal mastermind at large-Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris)-and not only is he Holmes' intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil, coupled with a complete lack of conscience, may actually give him an advantage over the renowned detective. Rotten Tomatoes Consensus Opinion: It never duplicates the well-oiled thrills of the first installment, but Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is eminently watchable thanks to its well-matched leading men. See More of What the Critics Had to Say at the Movie's Rotten Tomatoes Page
G.I. Joe Retaliation, starring Dwayne Johnson, hits theaters June 29, 2012. Stay tuned to the Sci Fi Scroll site for our 2012 science fiction and fantasy movie preview.
Syfy's Being Human returns with its second season on January 16, 2012. Stay tuned to this site for the full mid-season schedule of science fiction and fantasy shows.
Men in Black 3, with Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones returning as agents J and K, hits theaters on May 25, 2012. Stay tuned to the Sci Fi Scroll site for our 2012 science fiction and fantasy movie preview.
HBO's Game of Thrones returns for its second season in April, 2012.
Battleship (loosely based on the board game) will be part of the Summer 2012 Blockbuster Season and will hit theaters May 18, 2012. Stay tuned to the Sci Fi Scroll site for our 2012 science fiction and fantasy movie preview.
And we know that the Three Stooges is not sci fi, but you know you want to see it. Hits theaters on April 13, 2012.
The Doctor Who Holiday special, titled "The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe", will air on BBC and BBC America sometime right around Christmas Day. Here is the one and a half minute prequel to the episode.
The big screen adaptation of Dr. Suess' ecologically-minded The Lorax will hit theaters on March 2, 2012. Stay tuned to the Sci Fi Scroll site for our 2012 science fiction and fantasy movie preview.
The stop-motion animated The Pirates! Band Of Misfits (which includes David Tennant in the voice cast) will bow on March 30, 2012
The two-part mini-series Neverland that delves into the back-story of Peter Pan premieres on Syfy on December 4th at 9 PM EST. Following is a clip courtesy of the Hollywood Reporter.
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island will be in theaters on February 10, 2012. Stay tuned to the Sci Fi Scroll site for our 2012 science fiction and fantasy movie preview.
Sci Fi/Fantasy Movies Just Released on DVD/Blu-ray:
Touch, which stars 24's Kiefer Sutherland will debut on FOX at some point (still undetermined) during mid-season. Stay tuned to this site for the full mid-season schedule of science fiction and fantasy shows.
Alcatraz, starring Lost's Jorge Garcia, will air on FOX Mondays 9 PM EST and will debut in January (exact date not set yet).
Hugo Fresh Rating: 96% Synopsis: Throughout his extraordinary career, Academy Award-wining director Martin Scorsese has brought his unique vision and dazzling gifts to life in a series of unforgettable films. This holiday season the legendary storyteller invites you to join him on a thrilling journey to a magical world with his first-ever 3-D film, based on Brian Selznick's award-winning, imaginative New York Times best-seller, "The Invention of Hugo Cabret." Hugo is the astonishing adventure of a wily and resourceful boy whose quest to unlock a secret left to him by his father will transform Hugo and all those around him, and reveal a safe and loving place he can call home. Rotten Tomatoes Consensus Opinion: Hugo is an extravagant, elegant fantasy with an innocence lacking in many modern kids' movies, and one that emanates an unabashed love for the magic of cinema. See More of What the Critics Had to Say at the Movie's Rotten Tomatoes Page
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The Muppets Fresh Rating: 98% Synopsis: On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary (Jason Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets' former stomping grounds. To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways: Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate. Rotten Tomatoes Consensus Opinion: Clever, charming, and heartfelt, The Muppets is a welcome big screen return for Jim Henson's lovable creations that will both win new fans and delight longtime devotees. See More of What the Critics Had to Say at the Movie's Rotten Tomatoes Page
See our comprehensive list of Fall/Winter 2011 Science Fiction and Fantasy movies at this link
The Darkest Hour, which looks a lot like Skyline set in Moscow, opens on December 23rd. Stay tuned to the Sci Fi Scroll site for our 2012 science fiction and fantasy movie preview.
News and Updates November 22nd:
io9.com:Fox officially pulls the plug on Cronenberg’s sequel to The Fly - Back in early October, we reported that David Cronenberg had written a script for his sequel to The Fly — but whether the movie actually got made was up to Fox, who were taking a look at the script.
Geeks of Doom:The Tomb Raider Reboot Will Be a Prequel, According to the Producer - The Tomb Raider reboot that entered development not long ago has yet to evolve beyond the embryonic stage, but recently producer Graham King discussed the likely direction the new film will likely be taking with in an interview with Coming Soon.
Cancellation Watch from Axiom's Edge Sci Fi: Tracking the weekly ratings and the cancellation prospects of the science fiction and fantasy shows currently airing on broadcast and cable networks.
Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 Fresh Rating: 26% Synopsis: Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson), plus those they love, must deal with the chain of consequences brought on by a marriage, honeymoon, and the tumultuous birth of a child...which brings an unforeseen and shocking development for Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Rotten Tomatoes Consensus Opinion: Slow, joyless, and loaded with unintentionally humorous moments, Breaking Dawn Part 1 may satisfy the Twilight faithful, but it's strictly for fans of the franchise. See More of What the Critics Had to Say at the Movie's Rotten Tomatoes Page
See our comprehensive list of Fall/Winter 2011 Science Fiction and Fantasy movies at this link
Mirror, Mirror will hit theaters on March 16th, beating out Universal's Snow White and the Huntsman which will bow on June 1st. Stay tuned to the Sci Fi Scroll site for our 2012 science fiction and fantasy movie preview.
The Hunger Games hits theaters on March 23, 2012. Stay tuned to the Sci Fi Scroll site for our 2012 science fiction and fantasy movie preview.
Star Trek: The Next Generation makes it to Blu-ray with a four-episode sampler on January 31, 2012 and the complete series will be available later in the year.
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