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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‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ Set Photos: AT-ATs on Tatooine!
As you may have heard, 'Star Wars: Episode 7' will be filming in Abu Dhabi for a few months this summer, as the UAE capital stands in for Tatooine, the home planet of Luke Skywalker. With production set to begin next month, work on the Tatooine set has already begun and today we have our first ever 'Star Wars: Episode 7' set photos, and look which classic 'Star Wars' vehicle is back!
One Last ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2′ Trailer In Case You Missed All the Others
At this point it feels like we've seen pretty much all of 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' with all the trailers, clips, previews, sneak peeks and photos released from the film. But, if you're still not sure if you want to see it in theaters, there's yet another 'Amazing Spider-Man 2' trailer - the final trailer! - here for your viewing enjoyment.
‘Anchorman 2′ Returning to Theaters With Extended, R-Rated Edition
Didn't get enough Ron Burgundy last month with 'Anchorman 2'? Well, Ron, Brick, Champ and Brian are coming back to theaters this month with an extended, R-rated cut that promises 763 new jokes. It's like watching an all new 'Anchorman' movie!
‘Captain America 2′ Super Bowl Trailer: Who is The Winter Soldier?
The 'Captain America 2' Super Bowl trailer debuted during the big game and gave us our first full look at the new footage (after star Chris Evans premiered a little glimpse on 'Good Morning America' the other day). And, after watching this new Super Bowl trailer, we're more excited than ever!
‘Transformers 4′ Super Bowl Trailer: The Dinobots Have Arrived!
The 'Transformers 4' Super Bowl trailer is here and finally gives us our first look at the rebooted (but not rebooted?) movie. Now, with our first official look at the upcoming Michael Bay movie we finally get to see the Dinobots!
‘Captain America 2′ Character Posters, Plus New Pics From the Film!
A new 'Captain America 2' trailer will debut this weekend during the Super Bowl, and to help get everyone excited, Marvel has released a bunch of new photos and three new posters from the film highlighting Chris Evans as Captain America, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury!
‘Star Wars’ Bloopers: Watch the Never-Before-Seen Outtakes From the Original Film
You might think you've seen everything when it comes to the original 'Star Wars' trilogy, but today we present to you a blooper reel from 'A New Hope' (then still titled 'The Star Wars') that was previously unseen.
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.
RIP Skinemax: Cinemax Looking to Ditch “After Dark” Softcore Porn
Cinemax After Dark - or Skinemax, as it's more widely known - is a block of "adult programming" broadcast on Cinemax after midnight. Starting in 1984, the programming block became a staple of teenagers in the late-80s/early-90s, who grew up on sneaking downstairs while their parents were sleeping to catch some skin (not that we know from experience...).
Well, the good times are about to
Paul Giamatti Confirms He’ll Return as Rhino in ‘Amazing Spider-Man 3′
We've heard rumblings of the Sinister Six in future 'Amazing Spider-Man' movies, a plan that would theoretically bring back villains from the first film and the upcoming 'Amazing Spider-Man 2.' Now, we seemingly have some confirmation of that plan as Paul Giamatti has confirmed that he will return as The Rhino in 'Amazing Spider-Man 3.'
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.
‘Avengers 2′ Teaser Trailer: Let the Age of Ultron Begin!
'The Avengers 2' teaser debuted at the 2013 Comic-Con in grand fashion. At the very end of Marvel's panel, an unannounced Joss Whedon came on stage to show a brief video. No one had any idea what it was for or what it would be announcing. It turned out, it was an announcement teaser for 'The Avengers 2,' which, was revealed as being subtitled 'Age of Ultron.' The crowd went nuts.
But, if you weren