Film Review: 300: Rise of an Empire

300: Rise of an Empire opens in theaters everywhere today, March 7. Check your local listings for showtimes. Sequels have become standard fare in the multiplex. With franchises gaining establishment before their first installment even experiences its release date, to see the inevitable sequel set-up in the film’s final moments is closer to expectation than …

Ubisoft Buys Special F/X Group

One of my favorite video game publishers Ubisoft (‘Prince of Persia,’ ‘Assassins Creed’) is expanding itself into more traditional entertainment by acquiring Hybride, a Montreal-based special effects company. The company will be integrated into Ubisoft’s Montreal studio, which is stepping into the realm of CG animation. The purchase will improve the animation in Ubisoft titles, …

‘300’ Sequel in the Works

Legendary Pictures has confirmed thats a ‘300’ sequel is in the works, with Zack Snyder (probably) helming once again, and Frank Miller writing. Snyder won’t officially commit until he sees the new book from Miller.