Terminator

Rubber Stamp Unlikely for AT&T-Mobile

John Paczkowski in News on March 24, 2011 at 7:17 am PT

The Federal Communications Commission hasn’t yet begun to evaluate AT&T’s proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA, but according to officials, regulatory approval of the $39 billion deal is anything but a sure thing.

Analysts Hail AT&T Deal as a Win…For AT&T

John Paczkowski in News on March 21, 2011 at 8:27 am PT

Consumer groups are aghast at the idea of AT&T buying T-Mobile. Legislators are wary. But analysts who cover the carrier are overjoyed. The announcement of the acquisition was met with a fusillade of largely positive research notes this morning.

The AT&Terminator: Rise of Ma Bell

John Paczkowski in News on March 21, 2011 at 1:05 am PT

To hear tell from AT&T, the company’s proposed $39 billion purchase of T-Mobile USA is a boon for Americans and their country. Sure, it removes an innovative, low-cost carrier from the wireless market and leaves the U.S. with essentially three big wireless-telecoms. Sure, it raises the prospect of higher rates and fewer choices for consumers. But it will speed and broaden AT&T’s deployment of next-generation 4G wireless service. And it’s a victory for America.

Alibaba Wows Arnold With Jobs Claim

Loretta Chao, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal in News on September 13, 2010 at 7:20 am PT

When Alibaba.com CEO David Wei promised to create 100,000 jobs over three years in the U.S. at parent Alibaba Group’s annual conference this weekend, it surprised at least few people — including California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, a guest speaker at the conference in Alibaba’s hometown of Hangzhou.

Hollywood Director James Cameron at D8: The Full, Uncut Interview

Beth Callaghan in D8 on June 14, 2010 at 8:23 am PT

On day two of the D8 conference, Director James Cameron took the stage to talk to Walt and Kara about movies, technology, the future of the film industry and “Titanic” in 3-D. Here’s the full, uncut interview.

“Avatar” Director James Cameron at D8: 3-D or Not, It’s Still About the Story

Peter Kafka in D8 on June 2, 2010 at 8:00 pm PT

In 1997, James Cameron made “Titanic,” the highest-grossing film ever made. Thirteen years later he did it again: “Avatar.” And as much as “Avatar” stretched the boundaries of the box office, it has stretched the boundaries of cinema as well. The 3-D film featured a staggering 2,500-plus special-effects shots, set a new standard for movie-making technology and may have ushered in a big-screen renaissance in the process.

Here Comes Tech-Heavy "Avatar" (and the Inevitable Smurf Spoof)

Kara Swisher in News on November 17, 2009 at 10:00 pm PT

Hollywood director James Cameron is well known for his heavy use of special effects and techtastic techniques in his movies, which include “Titanic,” “Aliens” and the first–and best–two “Terminator” blockbusters. In a few weeks, Cameron is hoping to hit geek gold again with a 3-D sci-fi juggernaut called “Avatar,” which is about an indigenous blue-colored tribe and their inevitable greedy enemies. Thus, cue the Smurfs!

"Terminator" Terminated? Actually, Restructured!

Kara Swisher in News on September 29, 2009 at 12:41 am PT

Memo to all Cyborg Geeks: “Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology….We can make him better than he was before. Better, stronger, faster.” Wait, that’s “The Six Million Dollar Man” motto! But it might as well apply to the Hollywood outfit that owns the “Terminator” movie franchise.

Online Video: The "Terminator Salvation" Trailer

Kara Swisher in News on December 18, 2008 at 5:16 am PT

BoomTown is a freakish fan of cybernetic organisms–living tissue over a metal endoskeleton, duh!–and thus feels compelled to include this, the latest trailer from the upcoming fourth movie in the “Terminator” series, called “Terminator Salvation.” The franchise is everywhere these days, including a television series I am also obsessed with, called “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.” But the big Skynet guns are trained on the movie blockbuster, which will be out next summer. Oh, they’ll be back alright.