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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Bill Murray is At It Again, Crashes Local Kickball Game
Lest you thought Bill Murray had stopped being awesome for a hot second, we bring you this urgent update: Bill Murray is still awesome. Exhibit F: Bill Murray crashed a kickball game this weekend in New York City.
2013 Oscars: ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Getting a Big Awards Push
The 2013 Oscar season is almost here and 'The Dark Knight Rises' is looking to get its hand on some of those gold trophies. Warner Bros. is mounting a major 'Dark Knight Rises' Oscar campaign for the film in most major categories. Find out who's in the running and who they'll likely be competing against.
‘Mythbusters’ Settles the ‘Titanic’ Debate: Did Jack Have to Die?
It was a debate that had raged since 'Titanic' hit theaters 25 years ago: did Rose leave Jack to die by not letting him up on the board as they floated in the ocean. James Cameron maintains that the board would have only been big enough for one of them and Jack died valiantly, letting Rose live. Others argue that they could have at least tried to fit work it so both of them could have survived. Bu
‘Frankenweenie’ Interview: Five Things We Learned From Tim Burton
At Fantastic Fest 2012, we sat down for a chat with legendary director Tim Burton who was there for the world premiere of his film 'Frankenweenie.' As star Winona Ryder would later admit, this is very much a movie about Tim Burton. It's a v...
Emma Watson Nude? ‘Harry Potter’ Actress OK With Showing Skin For ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’
Emma Watson is slowly moving away from Hermione Granger and segueing into more adult roles. It doesn't get more adult than the upcoming 'Fifty Shades of Grey' movie she's been rumored as a leading candidate to star in but would Emma Watson go nude for a part like that? "Of course I'll do it," she says. O_O
Listen to Adele’s James Bond Theme Song ‘Skyfall’
Just this morning, Adele officially confirmed the rumors that she would be singing the theme to 'Skyfall,' the 23rd James Bond film, when she tweeted a photo of the official sheet music. And now you don't have to wait very long to listen to 'Skyfall' by Adele as audio has leaked from the upcoming Bond theme.
Seth MacFarlane to Host the 2013 Oscars
Sorry Billy Crystal. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that 'Family Guy' creator and 'Ted' director Seth MacFarlane will host the 85th Annual Academy Awards on February 24, 2013.
‘Little House on the Prairie’ Movie From ‘Pineapple Express’ Director?
You had to know this day was coming eventually: the 'Little House on the Prairie' movie is coming. And while that seems like a forgone conclusion, we don't think anyone expected it would come to us from the director of 'Pineapple Express' and 'Your Highness'...
Lindsay Lohan Tries to Quit ‘Scary Movie 5′
Lindsay Lohan is trying to make a comeback. Part of that comeback is her role in 'Scary Movie 5' where she was set to appear alongside Charlie Sheen. Except Lindsay Lohan just can't stop being Lindsay Lohan and the actress, despite trying to be on her best behavior, disappeared, skipped rehearsals, missed her flight to the film's set and tried to bail on the film by claiming "walking pneumoni
Is This the Movie Theater of the Future?
Forget about 3D movies, pretty soon we could have 3D screens. At the 2012 Yeosu EXPO in Korea, Hyundai unveiled a new panoramic project screen that is actually made up of thousands of 11" x 11" cubes that can push in and out creating a rippling and pulsating effect on the screen. So not only can the image be in 3D but the screen could move along with it.