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Weekend Box Office Report: 'Oblivion' Obliterates the Competition

Jacob Hall — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:47:44 +0000

Tom Cruise and science fiction are a powerful combination. Although the opening weekend of 'Oblivion' didn't break any records big or small, it's a more than solid start for a non-franchise, non-sequel, non-reboot. That's a sad statement on the current state of Hollywood, but that's another topic for another day.

'Oblivion' Review

Todd Gilchrist — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:43:38 +0000

'Oblivion' is best described as opportunity, squandered. Its landscape – conceptual and physical – feels remarkably unique and bursting with possibilities, but the exploration of both lacks originality, and energy. Joe Kosinski’s follow-up to 'TRON: Legacy' is, like its predecessor, a gorgeously mounted, inventive world-building endeavor, but it’s also equally bloodless -- ponderous without being thoughtful, ambitious without being inspired, much less inspiring. The chronicle of a battle for the fate of humankind that possesses little humanity of its own, 'Oblivion' is an overstuffed compendium of familiar genre tropes rendered with ornamental beauty but not much emotional depth.

New Movies: 'Oblivion,' 'The Place Beyond the Pines'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:38:18 +0000

We’re still two months away from the official start of summer, but we have our first “summer blockbuster”-type film opening this weekend, along with a smaller, darker crime picture with an absurdly good-looking cast. ‘Oblivion’ In this futuristic, sci-fi thriller, a man discovers that Earth—long since abandoned, following a war with aliens—may hold a few [...]

AMC's 'Ballistic City': 'Blade Runner' and 'Chinatown' By Way of 'Oblivion' and 'Pacific Rim'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:21:39 +0000

In addition to its announcement of the August 11 premiere of 'Breaking Bad's final episodes, and the development of a companion talk show 'Talking Bad,' AMC's Upfront presentation today offered up a wealth of exciting new series in development. Most promising is a futuristic sci-fi thriller from 'Pacific Rim' writer Travis Beacham and 'Oblivion' director Joseph Kosinski titled 'Ballistic City,' said to be something of a blend between 'Blade Runner,' 'Chinatown' and 'Battlestar Galactica.' Get the scoop on AMC's latest projects inside!

First 'Oblivion' TV Spot Stars Tom Cruise, Robots and Explosions

Jacob Hall — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 01:36:02 +0000

How is it that the new TV spot for 'Oblivion' somehow manages to look more epic and exciting than full theatrical trailer? There's no denying it -- there's tons of scope and promise in this 40 second spot, enough to actually make us excited for a movie by the guy who made the sleeping pill known as 'Tron Legacy.' Watch the trailer embedded below.

2013 Super Bowl Commercials: Movie Trailers Premiering During the Big Game

ScreenCrush Staff — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:30:59 +0000

Even if you're not into football, chances are you'll watch the big game just to see the 2013 Super Bowl movie trailers. It's that time of year when many studios like to give us a new or first look at some of the biggest movies of the year and the 2013 Super Bowl will be no different. So what movie trailers will premiere during the 2013 Super Bowl commercials? Find out!

'Oblivion' Trailer: Tom Cruise in a Science Fiction Epic

Jacob Hall — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 16:13:40 +0000

The 'Oblivion' trailer is here! A few days ago, the first poster for the upcoming Tom Cruise sci-fi movie was revealed and we were told that the first trailer would hit on Sunday. Well, it's Saturday right now, but it looks like its here! After a year of concept art and little teases here and there, our first look at one of 2013's most mysterious films has arrived!

'Oblivion' Poster: Tom Cruise Is Our Last Hope!

Nick Romano — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:35:19 +0000

This month is turning into a big one for movie trailers. Aside from 'Star Trek Into Darkness' already debuting it's announcement trailer in anticipation of its nine-minute IMAX preview and that 'Man of Steel' trailer coming up, we've also got a trailer Tom Cruise's lastest sci-fier 'Oblivion' hitting this Sunday, December 9. In preparation for that release, Universal has just debuted the first 'Oblivion' poster. Click ahead to see it in full.