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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‘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!
‘Godzilla’ Poster: The King of the Monsters Has Arrived
We haven't gotten a full reveal of the new 'Godzilla' yet (at least in terms of official shots from the movie), but this new 'Godzilla' poster is a step in the right direction. Or, rather, a step in the other direction as Godzilla opts for the classic back-to-the-camera poster cliche.
Rumor Buster: Does the ‘Captain America 2′ Soundtrack Completely Spoil the Film?
The rumor goes that over the weekend, Amazon UK accidentally printed the tracklisting for the 'Captain America 2' soundtrack, which revealed some major, major spoilers. Realizing their error, the listing was quickly removed from their site, but not before some enterprising fanboys were able to copy and paste the information on to various message boards. But, is any of it true? Did the 'Captain Ame
Has ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′ Cast the Star of ‘Transformers 4’?
'Star Wars: Episode 7' is scheduled to begin filming in May (just about two-and-a-half months from now), so you'd think casting announcements are imminent. So far, we've heard precious little information about who will actually be starring in the new 'Star Wars' films (aside from Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and others from the original trilogy), but is that about to change? The lates
Jimmy Fallon Kicks Off ‘The Tonight Show’ With Will Smith, Tina Fey, Seth Rogen and Tons of Special Guests
Last night, Jimmy Fallon officially ushered in a new era of 'The Tonight Show' and, besides a move to New York City, already made the show his own. Can you imagine Jay Leno ever doing The Humpty Dance in a "The Evolution of Hip-Hop Dancing"?
Sorry Film Fans, February is Statistically the Worst Month For Movies
As you're looking online this month, trying to figure out what movie you should go see at the theater, don't be surprised if you can't find much you really want to go see. A new study reveals that February movies are actually the worst of the entire year.
Zack Snyder Considered Tom Hanks For Lex Luthor Before Casting Jesse Eisenberg
Just a few months ago, Tom Hanks wondered aloud why he was never cast in a superhero movie. "They don’t ask me and I keep trying … Come on, I can do it. Let me play a bad guy, let me play the bad guy against Batman. I’ll do anything, call me!" he said. And, guess what? They almost did. It turns out Hanks was on a very shortlist of contenders to play Lex Luthor in 'Batman vs. Superman.'
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‘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!
First Official ‘Dumb and Dumber 2′ Photo: Harry and Lloyd Go For a Ride
We had previously seen a handful of photos from the 'Dumb and Dumber 2' set, but up until this point, we haven't seen anything official from the upcoming sequel. That all changed today as directors Bobby and Peter Farrelly posted the first official 'Dumb and Dumber 2' photo to Twitter.
Toy Story Christmas Special Announced for This Holiday Season!
After the success of this past Halloween's 'Toy Story of Terror,' Pixar and ABC have announced another new holiday-themed 'Toy Story' TV special: the Christmas-themed 'Toy Story That Time Forgot' which will premiere later this year. So, what can we expect as Buzz, Woody and friends meet up with Santa?