Pick your doom Nov 17, 2009
Terminator 2: Judgment Day. On The Beach. (The Palm Beach Post)
Hoping 'Avatar' is the new face of filmmaking Nov 17, 2009
Throughout his career, in films such as "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" and "The Abyss," Cameron has used eye-popping digital effects to create worlds and characters. But he never has attempted anything as creatively and commercially ambitious as "Avatar," a groundbreaking combination of 3-D filmmaking, photo-realistic computer animation and live-action drama that opens Dec. 18. (FOX59, IN)
Schwarzenegger wows US troops on return to Iraq Nov 17, 2009
"Remember you've got to pump up those muscles," he said, before concluding his speech with another famous line from "Terminator 2: Judgment Day.". "Hasta la vista (see you later).". (Yahoo! Asia News)
2012 premieres in LA Nov 13, 2009
Actor John Cusack said, "Because, Roland Emmerich is the best in the world at this, Roland Emmerich the director. We knew going in that he was going to, you remember about 10 years ago when you saw Terminator or Terminator 2, when you knew it was going to set a new standard in special effects. That's what he was going for, so we sort of knew he was going to blow people away.". While 2012 relies heavily on special effects, Emmerich credited the cast with making the film work. (Xinhuanet, China)
Special effects a ghost of the present Nov 5, 2009
I'm a child of the special-effects age (blown away by the original Star Wars as a child and Terminator 2 as a teenager) and even I far prefer the 1951 version of A Christmas Carol (aka Scrooge), starring the wonderfully expressive Alastair Sim, to this. All the special effects in the world are no substitute for old-fashioned charm. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Terminator franchise to be auctioned Nov 2, 2009
The rights to the franchise have changed hands many times and were sold to Halcyon for $25m two years ago by Mario Kassar, who produced Terminator 2: Judgement Day. Kevin Shultz, senior managing director at FTI, pointed to the recent $60m purchase of rights to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise by Nickelodeon, the cable network owned by Viacom. (CNN -- International)
Furlong allegedly in hospital lockdown Oct 1, 2009
American History X and Terminator 2: Judgment Day star Edward Furlongs ex-wife, Rachael Kneeland, has alleged that he is in lockdown after threatening suicide. . (MSNBC -- News)
Meyers Movie Blog #7 - Back To School Sep 17, 2009
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day3. Who are some of your favorite bands. (Umassathletics.com)
How to Get Arms Like Michelle Obama Sep 13, 2009
Yet, in 1991, when the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day was released, women worldwide were admiring Linda Hamilton s superb physical condition, especially her muscular and sculpted arms ... Indeed, Linda Hamilton s arms were impressive in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and today Michelle Obama s arms are the talk of the town ... Linda Hamilton s Terminator 2 Workout, Retrieved September 12, 2009 from relativestrengthadvantage. (Suite101.com)
Paula replacement? Aug 23, 2009
Miss Watley is the former Soul Train dancer who became famous for Looking For A New Love (which originated the phrase Hasta la vista, Baby years before Ah-nuld appropriated it in Terminator 2), plus Dont You Want Me, Everything and several hits with the group Shalimar. I wanted her to replace Paula because I was sick of Paula yammering on, spacing out and generally being kooky. (The Palm Beach Post)
AVATAR: The movie that will change cinema forever? Aug 22, 2009
But while James Cameron is known for packing his sci-fi films with strong storylines - from the fatherhood theme of Terminator 2 to the motherhood theme of Aliens - the story which will dominate this film's release is the 3D experience. More. (The Drudge Report)
Hollywood Destroys the World; New wave of disaster movies, TV shows... Aug 1, 2009
Roger Smith, an executive editor at the research firm Global Media Intelligence and a former film executive who oversaw Terminator 2, calls this competition the film version of the Cuban Missile Crisis we have to get the edge of extinction each time. Write to John Jurgensen at and Jamin Brophy-Warren at. (The Drudge Report)
Cameron, Jackson on the Future of Film Jul 26, 2009
Jackson has said that the technology he used was borne out of Cameron's CGI work on "The Abyss" and "Terminator 2.". Both are thrilled by the possibilities of 3-D and plan to convert their biggest hits, "Titanic" and the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, into the format. (CBS News)
Avatar raises the bar on 3D technology Jul 25, 2009
SAN DIEGO - When James Cameron directed his first 3-D film, Terminator 2: 3-D, for Universal Studios theme parks more than a decade ago, the bulky camera equipment made some shots awkward or impossible. The 450-pound contraption which had two film cameras mounted on a metal frame was so heavy that producers had to jury-rig construction equipment to lift it off the ground for shots from above. (MSNBC -- News)
'Transformers' lover's fan art launches him to big-screen glory Jul 18, 2009
"When I was a kid watching 'Jurassic Park' and 'Terminator 2,' I would always think, 'This is awesome, I would love to be involved in something like this,'" Nizzi said. "But it was one of those things where I had no idea how.". (News & Observer)
Daily TV and radio guide Jul 3, 2009
Terminator 2: Judgment Day 10 p.m. (MTV). Arnold Schwarzenegger is back to protect a teen from a rival cyborg. (Boston Globe)
Close-Up on Hollywood's Creature Teacher Jun 25, 2009
Using a mobile device. Go to for our mobile version. (FastCompany)
Offensive, funny... or both? Sacha Baron Cohen's Bruno reviewed Jun 19, 2009
Dressed in a bearskin and his own take on the Queen's guardsman's uniform - including a sleeveless jacket and frighteningly tight hot pants - he told the crowd: "This is the most important movie starring a gay Austrian since Terminator 2.". Inside the cinema, he greeted the audience and said he hoped the film would undo "all the negative stereotyping of the gay community done by Milk" - referring to Sean Penn's Oscar-winning turn as gay rights activist Harvey Milk earlier this year. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'Brüno' Marches Outrageously Into London Premiere Jun 19, 2009
no sashayed with his comrades into the square and announced, "I'm hoping this will be the biggest movie starring a gay Austrian since 'Terminator 2,' " taking a funny (if baseless) swipe at Arnold Schwarzenegger. Cohen seemed to leave no target untouched not even Prince Harry or Borat much as he does in his film, which hits U.S. theaters on July 10. (VHI.com -- Music News)
The Marine (2006) - DVD Review Jun 2, 2009
which makes Robert Patrick raise an eyebrow - after all, he played the T1000 killing machine in Terminator 2. That's about as sophisticated as it gets. (Suite101.com)
"Salvation" has staying power May 29, 2009
We find out where Reese learned the trick of strapping a shotgun to himself for concealment, where Connor s facial scars in the beginning of Terminator 2 come from, and even see the fabled assembly line of Governators mentioned in the third film. The most important thing to bear in mind is that this is a very different movie from the other three films, especially the first two. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
A farewell ode May 29, 2009
The expression, now immortalised as a world-wide popular catchphrase comes from a scene in Terminator 2: Judgement Day where Edward Furlongs character John Connor gives the cyborg a quick lesson in communicative English as she is spoken in the cinematic street. After listening to the way people talk in the MOE page, and minding our English for eight long years with back-up help from Fadzilah Amin, the long-suffering editor exits in style. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Soldier of fortune May 28, 2009
About asking for James Camerons blessings:Worthington actually approached Cameron, who directed The Terminator (1984) and Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991), to tell him that the producers of Terminator Salvation were considering him for a role. And I asked him, So, what do you think. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
'Terminator' Is No Match For 'Night At The Museum' At Box Office May 27, 2009
Despite the presence of fanboy favorite Christian Bale, numbers indicate that it's doing slower business than predecessors "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" and "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.". Despite the debut of two juggernauts, Paramount's managed to crack the top five with a modest take of $13. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Anthony Lane: “Terminator Salvation” and “Jerichow.” May 25, 2009
In Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Connor was played by Edward Furlong as wry, resourceful, and laid-back; in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, he was played by Nick Stahl as a cocky wuss. And now, in Terminator Salvation, he is played by Christian Bale as a scar-nicked warrior, consumed by a messianic belief that he can save the world by shouting. (New Yorker)
Action Movie Review: Terminator Sa... May 25, 2009
Terminator 2: Judgement Day was a classic film, one in which Sarah Connor successfully averted the threat posed by Skynet and the Terminators ... Poor character development, alongside some unbelievable dialogue and relationships, plus a lack of Terminator power stops Terminator Salvation from living up to the standard set by Terminator 2. (Suite101.com)
Terminator Salvation review: I don't f*&$ing understand May 24, 2009
Its not nearly as bad as Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines and its not nearly as good as The Terminator or Terminator 2: Judgment Day. . (Seacoast New Hampshire)
McG Thrilled To Bring Arnold 'Back' For 'Terminator' May 23, 2009
After all, this is the same franchise that broke the visual effects mold with "Terminator 2: Judgment Day.". "Look what happened with the liquid metal effects and Robert Patrick character in 'T2.' You really have to take the responsibility seriously," McG said. (Click2Houston, TX)
'Terminator' almost didn't have Bale May 22, 2009
Many cast members said they were fans of the series, which began in 1984 with the original "Terminator" and was followed by "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (1991) and "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" (2003). The first film cast current California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger as the villainous T-800; he also appeared in the second and third films, and his image appears in the new episode. (CNN)
Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machine... May 22, 2009
That s not to say Terminator 2 was humorless, but it still treated its story seriously, or about as seriously as you can treat fighting time-traveling robots ... But part of the fault with Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines lies with the high expectations set by and Terminator 2: Judgment Day and the simple fact that Terminator 3 couldn't possibly live up to them. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Terminator Salvation Review May 21, 2009
Given what we know at the end of Terminator 2 ; arguably a masterwork of the genre ; was negating that film's conclusion in order to set up this post-apocalyptic vision ultimately worth the potential sci-fi sacrilege. Sadly, the answer to that question remains unclear. (IGN FilmForce)
Skynet: 5 Things You Didn't Know May 21, 2009
In Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Cyberdyne is destroyed before it creates Skynet, but that only delayed the eventual artificial intelligence. When the U.S. Air Force took over, Cyberdyne Systems changed its name to Cyberdyne Research Systems Division. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The 'Terminator' timeline May 17, 2009
("Terminator 2: Judgment Day," 1991) ... ("Terminator 2: Judgment Day," 1991). (Boston Globe)
Back to the future May 17, 2009
Interestingly, McG, a Terminator fan for most of his life, had no interest making the fourth movie in the franchise which started with Arnies The Terminator (1984), then Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003) until The Halcyon Company engaged him in the task. I thought the film had completed its story arc after the second film; I didnt particularly like the third film, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Best and worst from the 'Terminator' movies May 16, 2009
Honorable mention: "Come with me if you want to live!" ("Terminator 2"). Most undeserving "Terminator" death: John Connor's foster mom ("Terminator 2: Judgment Day") ... Most awesome "Terminator" special effect: The T-1000 gets hit with a grenade ("Terminator 2"). (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen' Writers Talk Themes, Sequels May 14, 2009
"We didn't have a reason to do it that we connected to personally. So we took some time to think about what were the sequels that we loved, and why did we love them. 'The Empire Strikes Back,' 'Superman II,' 'Aliens,' 'Terminator 2' all amazing movies ... 'Wrath of Khan,' what do those movies have in common? "They stand on their own you don't have to see anything that came before for that movie to be a great movie," he continued. "And there was always some massive emotional test that the lead... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Wading through the television choices May 6, 2009
My dad rented Terminator 2: Judgment Day to watch with me in eighth grade. It was to be a distraction from the two fractures in my arm I d had surgically repositioned and casted that day. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Bale attacks Arnie May 5, 2009
"'Terminator 2' is the original nightmare of just being pursued that everyone has, by somebody who just will not stop, never stops, doesn't give up," Bale said. "When you've got someone who looked like Schwarzenegger coming after you it made a big difference but nowadays, it wouldn't really we've seen so many guys who imitated him and it just became a little pass," Bale told Total Film. (iAfrica.com)
'Salvation' or ruination May 5, 2009
My dad rented Terminator 2: Judgment Day to watch with me in eighth grade ... Monday, May 4, 2009 10:05 AM PDT My dad rented Terminator 2: Judgment Day to watch with me in eighth grade. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Samsung UA46B7000WR Apr 28, 2009
Popping in the THX Optimiser found in my Terminator 2 Extreme DVD, I found that the contrast and brightness settings needed a little bit of adjustment to get it just right, but colour balance was nearly perfect and required little or no adjustment at all. Black levels were very good, with the TV capable of some very dark blacks. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Chicks Who Kick Butt Apr 12, 2009
Linda Hamilton in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day". Now back to hot chicks. (Fox News)
Combo pack with digital copy protects studios against piracy Apr 1, 2009
The pricey ($175) set includes Terminator 2 on Blu-ray, a digital copy, plus the previously issued Extreme Edition and Ultimate Edition DVDs which, combined, include every T2 special feature ever released. The whole thing is packaged with a 14-inch bust that plays sound effects from the film while its eyes light up. (USA Today -- Life)
Michael Voted Off American Idol Mar 27, 2009
Eric McCormack (Will & Grace) and Robert Patrick (Terminator 2) were at the night s dinner service. Paula was the first to screw up at service with a salty risotto. (Suite101.com)
Icahn not seeking stake boost in bond offer Mar 14, 2009
Lionsgate, the company's consumer-facing brand, has built up one of the biggest film and TV show libraries in Hollywood, with 12,000 titles including "Dirty Dancing," "Reservoir Dogs" and "Terminator 2," which give it a steady income stream. The company has fallen on hard times, however, and Chief Executive Jon Feltheimer announced last month the company would slash its annual movie output by four, to a dozen films, beginning in April, after co-financing partner Pride Pictures withdrew support. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Linda Hamilton skirts The Line Mar 13, 2009
Hamilton has an identical twin sister, Leslie, who was her double in Terminator 2: Judgment Day; fans of the 1991 film about a shape-shifting synthetic assassin will recall the scene with two Sarah Connors. What's next. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Police investigate gunplay in store parking lot Mar 6, 2009
jns1974 wrote on Mar 5, 2009 8:24 PM:" Growing up as a graduate of West High School in 1992 I remember the East Side being a scary place from time to time if you popped up in the wrong place. However, you never had to worry about getting shot or stabbed. Point being, times have changed to such a violent point. People using guns to steal and injure people. Maybe the movie Terminator 2 is right...we'll kill ourselves off eventually. ". If you would like to comment on this story, please log in with... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
SHOWTIME: Compare past Oscar shows Feb 23, 2009
A montage of famed chase sequences or speedy driving superimposed over the city: Terminator 2, Easy Rider, North by Northwest, galloping dinosaurs. Photographing them against a white background, director Errol Morris interviews everyone from Peter O'Toole to Abigail Breslin about the Oscar experience. (USA Today -- Life)
Dirty Harry, Alien's Ripley are Mr. and Ms. Badass Feb 21, 2009
Ok, I know what you're thinking: Do we really need another Terminator 2 disc. Lionsgate thinks so, b.. (Multichannel News)
Perimeter II Review Feb 21, 2009
In Perimeter, your units were fluid, in that they were a bit like the liquid terminator in Terminator 2. You might have a bunch of tiny units, but they could melt together and transform into fewer, but more powerful units. (IGN PC Games)
Terminator 2 Sky-Net Edition Hits Blu-ray Feb 21, 2009
IGN: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (Skynet Edition) Preview ... On May 19, 2009 Lionsgate will finally release Terminator 2 Skynet Edition on Blu-ray ... In addition, the Terminator 2 Skynet Edition Blu-ray will be available for a limited time in the Limited Edition T2 Complete Collector's Set, a 6-disc set that allows the ultimate T2 fan to play the film anytime, anywhere. (IGN FilmForce)
Linda Hamilton may join Terminator sequel Feb 21, 2009
Linda Hamilton, who played the iconic role in Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day, is in negotiations to reprise her character in Terminator Salvation at least vocally. My contribution would be voice-over, she told MTV News. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Meyers Movie Picks Blog #5 - Epic War Films Feb 11, 2009
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day 3. Who are some of your favorite bands. (Umassathletics.com)
Actor Bale speaks out over rant Feb 7, 2009
" Bale plays freedom fighter John Connor in Terminator: Salvation In the new movie, Bale plays the main character John Connor who is battling to save humans in the future being wiped out by robots. Bale insisted the scene that was interrupted was key to the story and he was "trying to convey" the madness his character had inherited from his mother, Sarah Connor, from 1991's hit movie Terminator 2: Judgement Day. He said: "I completely mixed up fact and fiction, I'm half John Connor, I'm half... (BBC News -- Europe)
Did we get film list right? Feb 7, 2009
The Aristocrats Terminator 2 Predator. By Jan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
