On this episode, the GeekScholars host a spoiler-free discussion and review of Ghost in the Shell, an adaptation of the popular manga franchise starring Scarlett Johansson as The Major, a cyborg enforcer living in a futuristic digitally-enhanced world. What to Watch This Weekend is a weekly podcast from GeekScholars Movie News. Each Friday, the GeekScholars present a spoiler-free review of […]
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Ghost in the Shell: Still Stunning On the Blu-ray!
Scarlett Johansson plays The Major in Ghost in the Shell from Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures – now available on home video, including 4K UHD. Ghost in the Shell is based on a Japanese manga by Masamune Shirow and a classic anime by Mamoru Oshii – both of which deal with the questions of what […]
Ghost in the Shell: Visually Stunning Action with a Brain!
Ghost in the Shell is based on a Japanese manga by Masamune Shirow and a classic anime by Mamoru Oshii – both of which deal with the questions of what constitutes identity and whether humanity remains when the line between human and machine disappears. Rupert Sanders’ live-action Ghost in the Shell touches on these ideas […]
Ghost in the Shell Fans To Get First Look In IMAX Event!
Fans of Ghost in the Shell will be given a chance to take an early look at the live action adaptation of the classic anime – in IMAX® – on February 28th. Paramount Pictures, Dreamworks Pictures and IMAX present a one-night-only event featuring an exclusive first look at stunning film footage exclusively in IMAX® theatres […]
Control Issues Trailer: Ghost in the Shell!
The new trailer for Paramount’s Ghost in the Machine has a lot of new footage. It looks like pretty dazzling stuff, with the Major’s confrontations with a cyber-terrorist suggesting that there’s more to her story than she remembers. Also, lots of cool action! Ghost in the Shell premieres on March 31st.
Super Odd Super Bowl Spot: Ghost in the Shell!
Paramount Pictures has unleashed its Super Bowl for Ghost in the Shell just a tad bit early. As you might expect, it’s just the littlest bit odd – and intriguing. Check it out after the break. Ghost in the Shell opens on March 31st.
Ghost in the Shell Returns for Limited Engagement!
Before the big budget, live action version hits theaters, the original Ghost in the Shell anime will be returning to theaters for a limited engagement on February 7th and 8th. The acclaimed film from director Mamoru Oshii will screen in 110 theaters across the U.S..
Better Design Trailer: Ghost in the Shell!
Following the release of ten 10-15 second snippets of video from Ghost in the Shell, Paramount Pictures has released a full trailer – introduced by Scarlett Johansson. Accusations of whitewashing have been at least partially addressed by named the main character simply The Major – but otherwise, the trailer definitely seems to be a reasonably faithful adaptation […]
CyberTeaser City: Ghost In The Shell!
Despite the fact that manga characters were generally designed as round-eyed and pale of skin (originally to attract a North American and European audience – everyone wants a global audience), much has been made (and complained) about the casting of Scarlett Johannson as Major Motoko Kusanagi in the live-action Ghost In The Shell. Paramount has released […]