BEHIND THE SCIENCE OF IRON MAN 2

Source: fox.news

When Iron Man 2 opens in theaters this Friday, you probably won’t notice the science consultant who helped bring real science into the world of science fiction.

In the sequel starring Robert Downey Jr., Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, needs to build a giant particle accelerator to come up with a new way power the reactor in his chest that pumps his heart. The film’s producers wanted an accelerator that would not only mesmerize audiences, but also resemble what an actual particle accelerator would look like.

So where does Hollywood find scientific expert when they need one?

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FIRST DETAILS OF JJ ABRAMS MEGA-SECRET NEXT FILM

Source: io9.com

Ready for the next wholly original J.J. Abrams movie? The first new trailer for his mystery movie, Super 8, is rumored to be debuting before Iron Man 2 this week. And the premise may have been leaked. Spoilers ahead…

Vulture is reporting, based on inside sources, that the trailer consists of a group of kids filming with an old Super 8 camera, hence the name…

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Hansel and Gretel are Out For: Blood, at Least One Cullen

Source: tor.com

On the heels of Warner Brothers’ gothic take on Little Red Riding Hood, Paramount has landed a dark fairy tale of its own. It’s pushing Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters into production, with a projected release in 2011. Producer Adam McKay promises “a steampunk vibe mixed with a little bit of a goth edge and hyper-cartoon violence.”

A dark steampunk retelling of a classic fairy tale? What could go wrong?

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Hansel and Gretel sounds interesting. One thing that worries me though “hyper-cartoon violence”. What does that mean? It always scares me when producer’s try to appeal to more than one genre. it’s like mixing chocolate, candy floss and pickles.

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