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Not so quick with the BitTorrent piracy killing the box office argument.

Not so quick with the BitTorrent piracy killing the box office argument.

From the very first movie that was downloaded from the Internet the entertainment industry has been yelling and ranting about how the nasty evil Internet was killing the movie business and taking food out of the mouths ... continue
Warner Bros. continues to show mind-numbing stupidity and anti-consumerism

Warner Bros. continues to show mind-numbing stupidity and anti-consumerism

Yesterday we heard about Craig Davis, VP of Urban Promotions for EMI, who came out and stated how he believes that the whole SOPA thing is the wrong way for entertainment business to try and protect their ... continue
“Genuine” American Psycho Remake on the way

“Genuine” American Psycho Remake on the way

Lionsgate Entertainment recently announced plans to remake cult classic American Psycho, based on the novel by author Bret Easton Ellis. American Psycho, famously adapted to film once before in 2000, celebrates a whispered status as that indie flick ... continue
Miramax CEO says piracy isn’t as much a danger as digital monopolies

Miramax CEO says piracy isn’t as much a danger as digital monopolies

If you listen to the garbage spewed forth by industry trade groups like the MPAA and the RIAA you would think that the music and movie industry is on the verge of collapse because of those nasty ... continue
Only in America could a professor faces charges for displaying a Firefly poster

Only in America could a professor faces charges for displaying a Firefly poster

I swear some people have absolutely no sense of humor, either that or they couldn't get a clue if it was stapled to their freaking forehead. Such is the case of Professor James Miller and his run in ... continue
Is there a new type of theater on the horizon? One that won’t suck?

Is there a new type of theater on the horizon? One that won’t suck?

I can't even remember the last time I stepped foot in a movie theater but I still remember the ticket price shock and the jaw dropping snack food prices, and this was after fighting to find parking ... continue
This Alien motorcycle isn’t something you’d want to see coming at you in the rear view mirror

This Alien motorcycle isn’t something you’d want to see coming at you in the rear view mirror

Well, actually you might as long as you could both pull over at the nearest place so you could take some pictures of this incredible creation from 54-year-old Roongrojna Sangwongprisarn from Bangkok. Using nothing more than scrap metal from ... continue
Church goes all Tron: Legacy on its parishioners [Video]

Church goes all Tron: Legacy on its parishioners [Video]

Wow, I realize that church attendance might be down but isn't this a little extreme, or maybe it's a hellva cool idea; but the gang at Lifechurch.tv obviously think it's a great idea. It seems that the church has a ... continue
The most awesome, the most incredible marriage proposal EVAR! Video goes viral

The most awesome, the most incredible marriage proposal EVAR! Video goes viral

Get out the Kleenex folks because this one will have the tears just a flowing and setting the bar for wedding proposals higher. Here's the story from Matt, the boyfriend: "My girlfriend Ginny gets taken to the movie theater ... continue
Netflix and Paramount, for once Canada gets something first

Netflix and Paramount, for once Canada gets something first

Last Saturday evening I found myself with not much to do so I decided to drop by my Netflix(Canada) account and see if there was anything I felt like watching. As I was scrolling through the lists ... continue
The $100 Million bet by Netflix to get into the original content game

The $100 Million bet by Netflix to get into the original content game

Netflix is a major force on the web as they continue to grow and take a large percentage of our online viewing time. The company is constantly looking at ways to grow its audience  but the one ... continue
Is Banksy beginning his press tour in advance of the Oscars?

Is Banksy beginning his press tour in advance of the Oscars?

People's feelings about graffiti ranges from loving the work as a new form of urban artwork while others consider it a blight on neighborhoods devaluing home values. Of course some of these opinions have value as graffiti can ... continue
Matrix 4 & 5, or maybe Transformers 4.5 – Bollywood style

Matrix 4 & 5, or maybe Transformers 4.5 – Bollywood style

Rumor has it that we may be facing the coming of Matrix 4 and 5, in 3D of course, and as bad as that might be I stumbled across an video clip of the work in progress; ... continue
So, You think you own that software, book, or movie you downloaded eh. Think again.

So, You think you own that software, book, or movie you downloaded eh. Think again.

There has never been any doubt that when you walk into a store and plonk down your money, then walk out with your purchase you can do anything you want with it. You don't have to ask ... continue
Being smart online consumers doesn’t mean being cheap

Being smart online consumers doesn’t mean being cheap

If there is one constant in our online world it is the whining and moaning from old media, and to a growing extent new media, about how they are losing money because consumers don't want to pay ... continue
Time Warner loves Netflix’s 28 day delay so much it wants longer delays

Time Warner loves Netflix’s 28 day delay so much it wants longer delays

If you ever wanted proof of just how moronically stupid the movie industry is just take a gander at this statement from Jeff Bewkes, Chief Executive Officer of Time Warner. “So far the 28-day window has clearly been ... continue
Is the Internet actually destroying the ‘surprise’ of television?

Is the Internet actually destroying the ‘surprise’ of television?

There is no doubt that the Internet has forever changed our entertainment industry. Even though the power brokers in the industry are doing everything they can to keep their talons wrapped tightly around the creation and distribution ... continue
IMDb denies listing to a BitTorrent only movie

IMDb denies listing to a BitTorrent only movie

This is a curious story that popped up over at the TorrentFreak blog this morning. It seems that the Internet movie database IMDb, owned by Amazon, has decided that a publicly funded movie that is due to ... continue

Seriously? $30 to watch a movie on cable before DVD release?

The movie industry continues to display just how badly they do not understand the changing media landscape. Their newest plan according to a report in Bloomberg today is that Warner Bros, Sony Pictures and Disney want to charge ... continue
Did you really think Netflix Canada was going to be fantastic?

Did you really think Netflix Canada was going to be fantastic?

It's been interesting watching the back and forth over the launch of Netflix in Canada. First off the whole nonsense about Netflix using actors during the launch announcement to talk to journalists - ya it was dumb, really ... continue
NSFW: The 100 Greatest Movie Insults of All Time

NSFW: The 100 Greatest Movie Insults of All Time

This clip has been passed around extensively today- at 10 minutes, it's lengthy, but interesting. continue
Hopes already flying high for sci-fi movies coming in 2011

Hopes already flying high for sci-fi movies coming in 2011

I realize we aren't even close to the end of the year yet but that hasn't stopped Sci Fi Wire from pulling together a list of 20 anticipated science fiction movies for 2011. Personally I think they ... continue