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He’s BACK! Arnold Schwarzenegger could star in new Terminator film

Blastr — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:16:07 +0000

Now that he's through with politics and looking to get back into movies, Arnold Schwarzenegger appears to be on the brink of returning to his most famous role.

Two Strips Of Latinum: Syfy Prepares For Spring

Airlock Alpha — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 06:41:33 +0000

Syfy announces starting dates for returning shows, and the return of Sarah Conner to the airwaves

5 ways to pump new life into the Terminator franchise

Blastr — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:38:55 +0000

You might think that McG's lackluster Terminator Salvation, plus the cancellation of Fox's lamented Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, would've signaled the end of the franchise that James Cameron built. But Universal is getting ready to pounce on the rights—and here are some things to keep in mind if they do.

Artistic License: Dark Horse Presents ‘The Terminator: 1984′

Airlock Alpha — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:21:40 +0000

Zach Whedon and Andy MacDonald bring the famous cyborg to the pages of Dark Horse Comics

An appreciation of Summer Glau’s 8 sci-fi roles (plus 24 pictures)

Blastr — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:15:00 +0000

When most people hear the word "summer," they think "vacation" or "hot weather." When we hear the word "summer," we think, "Run!" That's because whenever Summer Glau appears on TV, she's either threatening to kill with her brain or using her ballerina-trained legs to back-kick her opponents in the face.

Terminator Cartoon? Most Likely Not

Airlock Alpha — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:35:10 +0000

New holder of franchise rights tells former production company to stop plans, but how would the $70 million price tag be funded?

James Cameron says Terminator has ‘run its course’

Blastr — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:52:55 +0000

Though the new owners of the Terminator film franchise are casting about for partners to make some new movies, don't count on creator James Cameron to be part of it.

Cameron’s writer has GREAT ideas for Terminator 5 and 6

Blastr — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:45:27 +0000

The bankruptcy court has approved Pacificor's acquisition of rights to the Terminator film franchise, but what will future movies look like?

Mike Fleming at Deadline Hollywood has an intriguing answer: He's read a 24-page treatment for fifth and sixth movies that would wrap up the story by none other than William Wisher, the screenwriter who contributed to the first two (and best-loved) installments in the franchise, James Cameron's original Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

Hedge fund buys Terminator rights: Now what?

Blastr — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:15:24 +0000

In the popular consciousness, it would seem that the only force more nefarious than Skynet is a hedge fund, so it comes as huge irony that Pacificor has outbid Lionsgate and Sony Pictures for the rights to the Terminator franchise.

We won't bore you with the details, but the hedge fund prevailed in an auction of the rights by Halcyon Holding Corp., which had been pushed into bankruptcy by the very fund that ended up winning the rights, according to Deadline Hollywood:

He’ll be back – Sony joins bidding for Terminator rights

Blastr — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:00:00 +0000

James Cameron might not think the world cares about another Terminator flick, but based on the battle over the rights to produce future films in the franchise, he may be alone in that opinion.

AlphaBits: James Cameron Not Interested In Terminator Rights

Airlock Alpha — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:52:12 +0000

PLUS: A brand-new trailer out for 'Caprica' on Syfy

AlphaBits: McG Ready To Do Some Terminator Films

Airlock Alpha — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:31:12 +0000

PLUS: David Tennant once again denies a 'Doctor Who' movie is in the cards

Rumor control: McG directing Terminator 5 and 6?

Blastr — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:45:29 +0000

Everyone's posting today a story that McG is going to be making more Terminator movies, based on Gizmodo, which listened to the director's live commentary Saturday night on the new Terminator Salvation movie.

Here's why you should take these pronouncements with huge grains of salt.

An Open Letter to the Terminator Owners

Sci Fi Scoop — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:16:32 +0000

Shortly after Terminator rights auction announcement, a very funny “UPDATE” on the bid by Joss Whedon has been posted. I couldn’t resist temptation to share this funny open letter with sci fi fans. Have a good 1 minute laugh by reading it after the jump. Enjoy!

An Open Letter to the Terminator Owners. From a Very Important Hollywood Mogul

Dear Sirs/Ma’ams,

I am Joss Whedon, the mastermind behind Titan A.E., Parenthood (not the movie) (or the new series) (or the one where ‘hood’ was capitalized ’cause it was a pun), and myriad other legendary tales. I ...

AlphaBits: New Owner For Terminator Could Arrive Early Next Year

Airlock Alpha — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:29:18 +0000

PLUS: Joss Whedon has his own ideas for the franchise that made Arnold Schwarzenegger a star

‘Terminator’ Franchise On The Auction

Sci Fi Scoop — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:05:23 +0000

According to Financial Times, the rights to the Terminator franchise will be put on auction this month. Financial Times reports that the upcoming auction has generated some interest from several buyers, including Platinum Equity, the Beverly Hills firm that owns Delphi, the auto parts maker. Sony Pictures along with all the other big film studios have also registered interest in the rights.

Source:Financial Times

Halcyon Seeking Strategic Alternatives for ‘Terminator’

Sci Fi Scoop — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:29:54 +0000

Earlier this month at a Los Angeles bankruptcy hearing Derek Anderson and Victor Kubicek’s Halcyon Holding Group, the producers behind Terminator Salvation, were granted a breather to continue operating and, in turn, to continue with the opportunity to develop Terminator 5.

On the verge of closing down at the beginning of September 2009, the ruling granted them access to much needed ...

Judge Awards Halcyon Relief to Make ‘Terminator 5′

Sci Fi Scoop — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:19:16 +0000

During a Los Angeles bankruptcy hearing Judge Ernest Robles has helped Derek Anderson and Victor Kubicek, the producers behind Terminator Salvation, to keep their struggling Halcyon Company operating.

The ruling gives Halcyon some much needed breathing space to continue development of Terminator 5.

Here’s the story in a nutshell.

In 2007 California based hedge fund Pacificor lent Halcyon $30M so that they could acquire the rights to the Terminator franchise. Halcyon state the lender then deliberately ...

Terminator T-800 Endoskeleton 1:2 Scale Replica

Sci Fi Scoop — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:40:49 +0000

Terminator T-800 1:2 Scale Endoskeleton Replica (click to enlarge)

There’s a second chance opportunity going at Sideshow Collectibles on this absolutely awesome Hollywood Collectors Gallery 1:2 Scale Terminator T-800 Endoskeleton replica from the best Terminator movie, Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

A second chance opportunity means the collectible sold out but some unlucky bugger lost their ...

Embarrassing video of Christian Bale pimping Pac-Man cereal

Blastr — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:00:00 +0000

We finally get why Christian Bale was so angry at that guy on the set of Terminator. He knew that someday someone would get a copy of this commercial he did back in 1983 and upload it to YouTube, which is exactly what happened. (Or could it have been all that sugary cereal making him hyperactive?)

Although the video claims that this was Bale's big break into the TV/film industry, Wikipedia says it's actually the second commercial he did. If we find the first one anywhere online, we'll let you know.

Check it out after the jump.