Mike Sampson is the Editor-in-Chief of ScreenCrush. He studied to become a lawyer and worked as an architectural planner after graduating college but neither of these professions afforded him the opportunity to watch movies and TV for a living. He previously served as the Editor-in-Chief of JoBlo.com for 10 years. He lives in New Jersey and probably spends too much time playing video games and overthinking things.
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First ‘Fast and Furious 7′ Footage Included on ‘Fast and Furious 6′ Blu-ray
Can't wait for your first look at 'Fast and Furious 7' footage? Well, even though the upcoming sequel is still filming and nine months away from hitting theaters, you can actually see your first glimpse of the film in two weeks, when the 'Fast and Furious 6' DVD and Blu-ray hits shelves. So, what will you be seeing? Spoilers ahead!
Golden Globes Say Scarlett Johansson Can’t Be Nominated This Year
Scarlett Johansson delivered a career-best performance this year in Spike Jonze's 'Her' and it has a lot of critics talking about award consideration. But, there's one award Johansson won't be winning: The Golden Globe. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which manages the Golden Globes, has said that Johansson's performance is ineligible.
‘Mr. Peabody and Sherman’ Trailer: History in the Making
Fans of the original 'Mr. Peabody and Sherman' shorts from 'Rocky and His Friends' probably won't find much to like in this new trailer for the DreamWorks animated film. But, then again, they're probably a good 50 years older than the target audience for the new 'Mr. Peabody and Sherman' movie.
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly to Reunite For Halloween Comedy ‘Devil’s Night’
Huff and Doback are back. Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly will once again reunite for the upcoming Halloween-themed comedy titled 'Devil's Night.' Hey, it's no 'Step Brothers 2' but it's a start.
Tom Clancy, Creator of the Jack Ryan and Rainbow Six Franchises, Dead at 66
Tom Clancy, the hugely successful and prolific author behind the Jack Ryan series of books and multiple video game franchises, died at a hospital last night in Baltimore at the age of 66. His publisher confirmed the news to the New York Times but no cause of death has been announced.
First Look: Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels Back in Character on ‘Dumb and Dumber 2′ Set
After many false starts and potential cancelations, filming on 'Dumb and Dumber 2' has begun and star Jim Carrey has revealed the first shot from the set featuring him and co-star Jeff Daniels back as Harry and Lloyd.
‘Fast and Furious 6′ Review
'Fast Five' attempted - and quite successfully I might add - a reboot of sorts for the entire 'Fast and Furious' franchise, turning a series of movies about car racing into one exciting heist film. It was big and brash and sweaty and a complete success. So where do you go from there? 'Fast and Furious 6' attempts to answer that question by adding an -er suffix to all those adjectives above. Bigger
2014 Oscars: Seth MacFarlane Asked to Host Again
At this year Oscars, Seth MacFarlane caused quite a controversy as he hosted the ceremony with a number of risque bits and jokes (most notably the "We Saw Your Boobs" song from the opening monologues) but that was exactly what Oscar producers hoped MacFarlane would bring to the normally staid production. The 'Family Guy' creator previously said he has no interest in returning, the produc
Marvel to Reveal a Top Secret New Project at Comic-Con 2013?
The 2013 Comic-Con is still a few months away (July 18-21) but we're already starting to hear rumors of what movies could be coming to San Diego this summer. While there was some concern that Marvel might opt out of Comic-Con to instead focus on the D23 Expo, we now have word that Marvel will be at Comic-Con and has designs on announcing a top secret new superhero project that has already begun fi
‘2 Guns’ Trailer: Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg Shoot ‘Em Up
Do you like Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg cracking jokes with each other while watching them shoot things and blow stuff up? Well then, you're probably gonna love '2 Guns.'
Ben Affleck Could Be Hanged for ‘Argo’ Says Former White House Analyst
Ben Affleck was not nominated as Best Director for 'Argo' (a film that would later go on to win Best Picture at the Oscars) and lots of people thought this was a big problem. But if a former Reagan-era White House Analyst is to believed, Affleck may have an even bigger problem: being hanged for war crimes.
‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ – J.J. Abrams Will Direct!
The search for a 'Star Wars: Episode 7' director is over. J.J. Abrams - the man who once said he would only be interested in 'Star Wars' as a paying moviegoer - will direct the first film in the new trilogy.