Sneak Peek! The Hobbit: An Unforgettable Journey

"True courage is not about knowing when to take a life… but when to spare one." Oh, Gandalf, how we've missed you. Check out the first clip from The Hobbit, in which Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen) sagely hands a hesitant Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) a sword named Sting - and has some sage advice for the young hobbit to go along with it.  WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THIS FILM! The end. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will...

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Star Trek Into The Darkness Plot Revealed

It’s been a long time coming Trekkies, but Paramount have finally decided put fans around the world out of their misery by revealing the plot behind JJ Abrams’ sequel movie, Star Trek Into Darkness. Hurrah! The official film synopsis for Star Trek Into Darkness reads: “When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything...

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Snyder Vaguely Fuels Cavill Appearance In Justice League Rumours

There's nothing we love more than a vague comment. The briefest of smiles and most innocent of ponderings can be given special meaning by the merest of speculation.And speculation, as you know, is what we journalists do best.This latest over-interpreted statement comes courtesy of Man of Steel director Zack Snyder, who has intimated - albeit vaguely - that Henry Cavill's Clark Kent could be the Superman for Warner Bros' planned Justice League movie....

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Merlin's End: The Stars Speak

GG♥SF awoke to sad news this morning, as the BBC revealed that one of our favourite fantasy shows is set to come to an end after its current series, to be replaced by an "ambitious" new drama in 2013.The show will end, not with a whimper, but with a bang in a two-part special at the end of the year.Co-creators and executive producers Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy confirmed the news, saying: "This is the series where the storylines truly reach their...

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Iron Man 3 "Not Serious" Says Kevin Feige

Following the release of the first Iron Man 3 teaser trailer, many (including us) had assumed the third Tony Stark installment would take a darker tone.But not so, according to Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige.In an interview with The West Australian, he revealed that Iron Man 3 is "not a serious movie," but went on to add that the film will "dig into exploring more of Tony"."The trick is just trying to make great movies. We try to make them all great,...

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Jackson Unveils New Hobbit Production Diary

As we're now just weeks away from the film's cinematic release, King of the Hobbitses Peter Jackson has seen fit to release a new production video from the set of The Hobbit.In the ninth behind-the-scenes film, we see Jackson and his crew discuss the ongoing process of editing the first film in the trilogy, An Unexpected Journey, which is due to be completed just two days before its world premiere. Two days? Are they mad? Regardless of...

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Jack The Giant Slayer: New Trailer

We love fairy tales. We love Stanley Tucci. We love Ewan McGregor. And we're a little bit in love with Nicolas Hoult. So Jack The Giant Slayer is all win as far as we're concerned.And this new trailer for Bryan Singer's 2013 release (formerly titled Jack The Giant Killer, but presumably changed so as not to offend oversensitive, politically correct Americans) only heightens our enthusiasm.Check it out and let us know what you think. &nb...

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Star Trek Stars Masterson, Intiraymi Join Sci Fi Weekender Line Up

The guest list for next year's Sci Fi Weekender grows ever longer, more exciting, and increasingly attractive.Today, the team announced that Star Trek: Deep Space Nine actress Chase Masterson and Star Trek: Voyager star Manu Intiraymi have signed up to appear at the event, now in its fourth year.Masterson's break-out role as Leeta on Deep Space Nine led to her being voted into the Top 10 Sexiest Aliens in TV History on AOL. She...

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Doctor Who: More Tennant Return Talk

This isn't really news, so much as slightly more trustworthy speculation. But it's nonetheless something to get excited about.Our buddies at Bleeding Cool have had confirmation of David Tennant's return to Doctor Who from what they call a "solid source".The lads were told: "Yes. David Tennant will be back in time for the Doctor Who anniversary. Be prepared to be surprised…"It's not much to go on, but it seems like the multi-Doctor hopes and dreams...

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The Search Is On For The Amazing Spider-Man 2's Harry Osborn

Rumour has it that four actors are being lined up on Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man 2 casting couch, all hoping to win the part of Peter Parker's best buddy-turned-enemy, Harry Osborn.And, we've got to say, we approve of all of those in contention.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sam Claflin, Eddie Redmayne, Douglas Booth and Boyd Holbrook have all filmed screen tests for the part. Each of the lads boasts impressive CV, but Sony have so far...

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Amy Acker Hopeful For S.H.I.E.L.D. Role

Joss 'The Great' Whedon (all hail, all hail, etc, etc) is known for having favourites among the acting community, and using them over and over again.So it wouldn't surprise us in the slightest if we saw a few Buffy, Angel, Firefly or Dollhouse alum pop up in his new S.H.I.E.L.D. series.And we know at least one actress is keen to get involved.Speaking to TVLine, Amy Acker (who has appeared in Whedon's Angel, Dollhouse and Much Ado About Nothing) said...

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Dark Horse's Mr Hyde For Movie Adaptation

Fans of Cole Haddon and MS Corley's The Strange Case of Mr Hyde will be pleased to hear that their favourite series is the latest comic book to be snapped up by film studios for a movie adaptation.Henry Poole Is Here scribe Albert Torres has been hired to pen a screenplay based on the Dark Horse title, according to The Wrap.The story sees Scotland Yard enlist the help of Henry Jekyll after a serial killer seemingly fuelled by the same serum that...

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Game Of Thrones Season 3: A Brief Vid-Tease

Sadly, there are actual months to wait until the third season of Game Of Thrones hits screens. But HBO are doing their best to keep us pant-wettingly excited, nevertheless. The latest teaser trailer doesn't have much in the way of visuals, but features a sexy voice over lady telling us that a war must be won. "A great war is between death and life, ice and fire," she says. "If we lose, the night will never end." Ooh, our spines...

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GG♥SF ♥ Hyper Japan

It's that time of year again and we're excited to be heading over to Hyper Japan in London this weekend. We're always excited to share our love of all things Japanese with like-minded folk (plus eat lots of sushi and sweet treats and drink sake cocktails). As always, Hyper Japan showcases ancient Japanese traditions mixed with a modern day edge. For the first time in over 10 years, Hotei (best known for his theme tune to Kill Bill) will be performing...

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First Look! Doctor Who: The Minisode & Christmas Trailer

As has become traditional for the BBC appeal, Doctor Who was a firm fixture for Children In Need tonight, showcasing a specially filmed prologue for this year's Christmas Special, The Snowmen, as well as the first trailer for the episode. So here it is, featuring an intro from Matt Smith himself and Jenna-Louise Coleman, who makes her debut (sort of) as the Eleventh Doctor's new companion… Clara. Yep. We're expecting lots of wibbly...

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Hiddleston Talks Thor: The Dark World

Along with the rest of geekdom, we totally fell in love with Tom Hiddleston as Loki in Thor and The Avengers.But we're intrigued to see where the actor will take the villain next after being bested by his brother twice.Happily, Hiddleston believes that there's plenty of life left in the old boy yet.Speaking to GQ, the actor revealed that The Avengers will act as a springboard for the sequel, centering on Asgard.I remember Chris [Hemsworth] and I...

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Doctor Who Xmas Special: First Picture Released

Christmas, as we all know, is primarily about chocolate, Doctor Who and Victoriana.So we're extremely pleased to see that the Eleventh Doctor will be suitably dressed for the occasion.Check out Matt Smith looking gorgeous in his new threads, comprising a luxurious purple coat and pocket watch. Very heritage chic. "It does the sort of wonderful Doctor Who-ey Christmas things - you know, snow, aliens, good will, good cheer, someone trying to take over...

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Official Synopsis For The Wolverine Released

Having done the important bit and released promotional images of Hugh Jackman half naked, 20th Century Fox has finally seen fit to treat us to an official synopsis for The Wolverine. "Based on the celebrated comic book arc, this epic action-adventure takes Wolverine, the most iconic character of the X-Men universe, to modern-day Japan," the synopsis reads."Out of his depth in an unknown world he faces his ultimate nemesis in a life-or-death battle...

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Boromir Versus Ned Stark? Ooh… Interesting

We love a good theoretical game here at GG♥SF HQ. Imaginative outs of 'Would You Rather?' or 'Who Would Win?' are often played over lunch. But we bow to George R.R. Martin for coming up with the most debatable one yet. So who would win in a very Sean Bean-y face-off between his Lord of the Rings character Boromir, and Game of Thrones' Eddard Stark? It's a tough one, eh? And one we imagine could be debated for hours by fantasy fans. But...

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Transformers 4 Moves Forward Four Years

That Mark Wahlberg will be starring in Transformers 4 has given us a glimmer of hope for the franchise, which seriously lost its way with last instalment, Dark of the Moon (yes, we know he did this, but he also did this and this so we reckon he deserves our faith). And it seems Michael Bay actually has a plot in mind for the movie, which is progress.In an interview with TMZ, the director revealed: "The movie is going to continue four years from the...

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