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Warner Bros. resurrecting The Dark Tower?

The Dark Tower has long been linked to a possible big-screen adaptation, but it seems that Warner Bros are now close to agreeing a deal to bring Stephen King’s mammoth fantasy to the cinemagoing public. Director Ron Howard was thought to be making the film last year, only for Universal …

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The Kid With A Bike review

Abandoned by his feckless dad (Jérémie Renier), 12-year-old Cyril (Thomas Doret) lives in a state-run home and is fostered on weekends by hairdresser Samantha (Cécile de France). Days are spent looking for his ‘stolen’ bike (his dad sold it), and, indeed, his father, as he inexorably gravitates towards delinquency. The …

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Beware Naked Doctor Who Fangirls

[UPDATE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE] RogueCyberman, TimeGirlKatie, CyberBabeChloe and friends: a cautionary tale for the Twitter age Investigative journalism isn’t SFX ’s usual beat, but when something smells fishy, we think it’s only right to address it – and right now there’s a very odd whiff emanating from one corner …

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Whedonverse Jargon Guide

A little treat from the SFX archives to mark the 15th anniversary of the first episode of Buffy being broadcast Active noun (origin: Dollhouse) A brainwashed, empty human vessel awaiting the insertion of a new, much better, often kick-ass and usually sexy personality. See also: Prostitute. Bad guys (origin: Serenity) …

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim takes GDC Awards top prize

The Game Developers Choice Awards were held last night during GDC 2012, and paid tribute to industry’s best games and game makers of 2011. Bethesda was the big winner of the event, scoring the night’s Game of the Year award for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (opens in new tab), …

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Chronicle sequel on the way

[brightcove]1246932113001[/brightcove] Chronicle performed well at the box office and was met with critical acclaim across the board, so it should come as no surprise to learn that Fox are anxious to press ahead with a sequel as soon as possible. That process is already up and running, with Deadline reporting …

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Inversion release date set for spring

Two years and multiple delays later, Namco Bandai has finally locked in a launch date for Saber Interactive’s gravity-defying shooter, Inversion. The title, originally slated for 2010, will now arrive in North America on June 5 in North America, followed by a June 8 arrival in Europe. “The extra development …

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