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First 'Anastasia The Musical' Teaser Trailer Takes Us On A Journey To The Past
Anastasia is among those non-Disney films credited with one-upping the mega-studio at its own game. However historically inaccurate, Anastasia is among the best princess cartoons created, and it was made by Twentieth Century Fox Film and Don Bluth. While Twentieth Century Fox hasn't followed suit and started making live-action versions of its popular animated films, Broadway will be bringing the story to life next April.
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Geeks
Everything You Need To Know (So Far) About The 'Anastasia' Broadway Adaptation
In the '90s Disney had the monopoly on princesses, with the Disney Renaissance happening during that time and dominating the animation genre. However, in 1997 Fox came up with their own answer to it with Anastasia, based on the real-life story of the Russian princess who went missing during the overthrow of her father, Tsar Nicholas II.
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Geeks
How Our Ideas Of Female Rivalry And Marriage Have Changed Since 'My Best Friend's Wedding'
My Best Friend's Wedding is one of those all-important romantic comedies. Starring the woman with the greatest smile in Hollywood, Julia Roberts, and Dermot Mulroney, who was doing the smolder well before Flynn Ryder came into the picture, it centers on the age-old story of not seeing what you have right in front of you until someone else does. Looking back on it, however, there are some really weird things going on in regard to certain mindsets about women and marriage that are, well, seriously outdated and stereotypical. Such as...
By Tisha Eaton8 years ago in Geeks
Harry Potter: Where Was the Sex at Hogwarts?
In seven books by J.K. Rowling and eight Harry Potter movies, we followed three teenagers and their friends who grew up to be young adults. They all fell in love one or two times in this story, but there was always one thing missing: they kept kissing and never had sex. Potterheads can't believe that with all these hormones and this boarding school, no wizard ever tried to have sex in a closet while Filch was not there. This is why we are going to be talking about what is wrong with the sex at Hogwarts.
By Charlotte Poitras8 years ago in Geeks
Tell Me It's Not Pika-True!? This Classic Pokemon Gets A New Name!
Well, I guess it was good while it lasted, but apparently all things must come to an end; or quite possibly just a revamped beginning. Pokemon has been around for what seems like forever, well actually 20 years now. For some of you readers, Pokemon may have been around since before you were born, which makes me feel even older considering I played link-battles on the school bus with my friends.
By Matthew Bailey8 years ago in Geeks
Lightning Scars Strike Twice: Will The Original Harry Potter Actors Star In 'The Cursed Child' Film?
We're being totally "Sirius" about this one — it looks like the original child stars of Warner Bros. Harry Potter film series will hop back on their brooms to reprise their roles for a big-screen adaptation of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Journalist and historian Jim Hill alohomora'ed the secrecy surrounding a continuation of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child after its book success and sold-out shows on the West End.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Peter Park-Phwoar: Sexy Spider-Man Shoot Shows That He Isn't So Incy Wincy!
Spiders aren't exactly sexy, and neither is Peter Parker. Alongside the likes of Superman's Man of Steel abs and Thor's flowing golden hair, #Marvel's #SpiderMan is hardly a sex symbol — until now, that is. A new photoshoot is showing us just how sexy your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man really can be, rocking the whole Clark Kent vibe and giving us a peek under that red and blue lycra. Photographer Sarah Hester gives us another sexy dudeoir shoot that stops just short of #PeterParker covering us in his sticky white fluid.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Got Wood? Margot Robbie And Bryan Cranston Reveal Their Favorite Movie Sex Scenes
You and me baby ain't nothin' but mammals, and it appears that neither are the Hollywood glitterati. Nothing spices up a good film like a well-placed sex scene to get things steamy. However, with an awkwardly placed merkin and an odd looking prosthetic peen, even with all the advances in CGI and camera trickery, Hollywood tends to make a shambles of a scene. It always seems that it is the stars of such sweaty romps are the first to complain, because yeah, rubbing your face in Kate Winslet's bosom must be so tiring.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
'Power Rangers' to 'Suicide Squad's Joker: Here's 4 Fan Films That Did Better it Better than Hollywood
If you're like me you've found yourself sitting in your theater's seat cringing halfway through your movie. It's not because you don't love the franchise, it's not because you aren't having some enjoyment with what you are watching. Instead there's that feeling of disappointment because your movie didn't live up to your expectations.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Geeks
From 'Star Wars' to 'Overwatch': These Fan Films Will Leave You Wanting More
YouTube is a magical place for those of us in the modern day. There are days where YouTube seems to be one of the best places to go if you want to sit on your couch, grab a bag of popcorn, and a large cup of soda. The reward is outstanding at times and what you will witness even more so. Especially since we live in a world where movies are currently struggling as one box-office hits due to sequel fatigue while others see massive success like Wonder Woman.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Geeks
