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10 ‘House of Cards’ Facts to Whip Your Netflix Vote
10 ‘House of Cards’ Facts to Whip Your Netflix Vote
10 ‘House of Cards’ Facts to Whip Your Netflix Vote
Netflix's House of Cards seems tailor-made for the intricacy of American politics, but did you know the series originated in the U.K., or as a book before that? Or that much of the series subs in Baltimore, Maryland for Washington D.C.? Mind the train tracks for our 17th episode of ‘You Think You Know TV?,’ which claws up the political food chain for Netflix's House of Cards!
David Fincher Met With Lucasfilm About Directing ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′
David Fincher Met With Lucasfilm About Directing ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′
David Fincher Met With Lucasfilm About Directing ‘Star Wars: Episode 7′
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away (AKA, a few years ago), David Fincher was courted to direct 'Star Wars: Episode 7.' We know how that turned out: J.J. Abrams ultimately landed the job and Fincher went on to direct an adaptation of Gillian Flynn's 'Gone Girl.' However, in the world of trivia, this has got to be one of the most interesting near-misses in blockbuster history.
David Fincher Won’t Direct Sony’s Steve Jobs Movie
David Fincher Won’t Direct Sony’s Steve Jobs Movie
David Fincher Won’t Direct Sony’s Steve Jobs Movie
In a move that really shouldn't surprise too many people, the ever-picky David Fincher is out of the director's chair for the upcoming (and untitled) Steve Jobs biopic, scripted by Aaron Sorkin. The 'Zodiac' and 'The Social Network' director has a reputation for being demanding, and it looks like Sony balked at his requested fee and level of control.