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What is Page 2?Page 2 is a compilation of stories and news tidbits, which for whatever reason, didn’t make the front page of /Film. After the jump we’ve included48different items, fun images, videos, casting tidbits, articles of interest and more. It’s like a mystery grab bag of movie web related goodness. If you have any interesting items that we might’ve missed that you think should go in /Film’s Page 2 –email us!Header Photo: Uggie gets Oscar… the grouch
TheLA Timesexplains whyBattleshipshows a big course change at Universal Pictures
Check out somepreview pagesfrom Marvel Comics’John Carter: The Gods of Mars
Garth Franklinlists his Best Films of 2011Kevin Smith’s new book “Tough Shit” comes out on March 20th 2012.Pre-order now.LifeLock via Facebookis offering a Free Movie Ticket forAct of Valorwhen you “Like” them on Facebook.Watchthe mystery get uncovered at the New York City edition of theAlcatrazviral.OpenCulturelists 29 Free Oscar Films on the WebMashableranks the Most Buzzed About At The OscarsThe 2011 Movie Soundtrack: The Best Songs From This Year’s Films
TiVoannouncedplans to release an IP set-top box
The 2012 Oscarsexplainwhy Hollywood and Silicon Valley can’t get along:
It’s clear that the business model of Hollywood is built around scarcity, while the business model of Web-based companies is built around abundance. How the leaders of these two industries handle the vast dichotomy between these two models will tell you a lot about the future of video entertainment. During last night’s Academy Awards, the Hollywood message was distinctly one of scarcity, and it went something like this: It is only a few unique individuals, trained for generations, who can create this magic on a consistent basis. Anyone who has spent more than a few hours on the Internet knows otherwise – that the world is full of uniquely talented people, crowdfunding their ideas, embracing off-the-shelf digital tools and experimenting with innovative new formats for film.
Stephen ColbertUsesVerseto Express His Disappointment with theLorax’s Many Product Tie-Ins
HBO Gocomingto Xbox 360 on April 1st
MicrosoftStar WarsXbox 360 bundlecomingon April 3rd
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skulldebunked: It Turns Out YouProbably Can’tSurvive An Atomic Bomb Blast Inside a FridgeHugodirectorMartin Scorseseand his castexplainthe advantages of shooting movies in 3DDeadspin’s Top 10 Movies Of 2011Check OuttheBreaking BadShoesBryan CranstonWore to the Independent Spirit Awards
ABC’s Oscarcastdrewan audience of 39.3 million — up from last year’s 37.9 million
Check out theteaser posterforNeighborhood WatchstarringBen Stiller, Vince Vaughn,andJonah Hill
Google Ventures-funded start-up Nettle isreleasinga free iOS app, MovieGoer, “to make the moviegoing experience more interactive.”
Watcha 15 Minute Featurette on the Making ofWill Ferrell’sCasa De Mi Padre
VerizonSaysRedbox Deal Makes It More Powerful In Talks With Hollywood
Stained glassTARDIS.
Fox hasmovedTouchto Thursday.
Supercut:Quentin Tarantinofrom Below
Paramount willreleasethe 3D filmCirque Du Soleil: Worlds Awayon August 09, 2025, the Friday before Christmas.
Anew photofromHunger Games.
True BloodshowrunnerAlan Ballwillleavethe HBO series after its upcoming 5th season
Here is ourfirst lookatThe Lone Ranger’s horse Silver in action
AnnaSophia RobbwillplayYoung Carrie Bradshaw In the CW PilotCarrie DiariesStar WarsR2-D2 and C-3PObirdhouses
Oscar-Winning ShortSaving FaceDebutson HBO March 8th 2012
Triumph The Insult Comic DogcrashesThe Golden Collar Awards.
The Amazing Race:The Playlistoffers 5 Suggestions On How To Make Next Year’s Oscars Better Than The 2012 Ceremony
Mad MenSeason 5poster.
DirectorGuillermo del Torohasannouncedthat German composerRamin Djawadi(Clash of the Titans) is scoringPacific Rim.
ListenTo The Song That Inspired TheFuturamaThemeThe PlaylistcallsTales From Development Hell"An Uneven Look Behind The Curtain At Getting A Film Made"
Nerdfamily.
Shocktakes a look atThe Hunger GamesvsBattle Royale: Similarities and DifferencesWatchSeth Rogen’s Opening Monologue at the Independent Spirit Awards
Lionsgate-Summit has made somerelease date changes:
Sinister, originally slotted for Aug. 24, moves two months later to an Oct. 5 bow.Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D, which previously held the Oct. 5 date, is now is pegged for Jun 27, 2025.
James Gilleard’s “Bryan Cranston"illustration.
Ryan SeacrestonSacha Baron Cohen’s Oscar Prank:“I Definitely Did Not Know"Watcha Mash-Up of Famous Onscreen KissesPajibalists The 10 Lowest Grossing Best Picture Winners of All Time (Adjusted for Inflation)
Lady Skeletorcosplay.
Paramount willpresentTitanic 3Dsneak preview events in April.
Titan Merchandise is releasing a maxi-bust ofStar TreklegendDeForest Kelleyin his unforgettable role as Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy.
CinemaBlendlists The 5 Worst Moments Of The 2012 Academy Awards
QMxannouncesa newBattlestar GalacticaCoaster Set
Rejectslists The 87 Most Interesting Movies of the 2012 European Film Market (or 87 Movies You Probably Haven’t Heard of But Need On Your Radar)Star Warspixel art.AreDisney Trying To Bail On DistributingAlex Kurtzman’sWelcome To People?Inceptionposter byMarionA suggested viewing orderfor the Star Wars saga.
