4K UHD Review: ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2’!
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THE FILM
Here we are with the final ‘Hunger Games‘ movie again, ‘Mockingjay’ Part II. With splitting the final chapter into two separate films, you’d think there’d be something worth waiting for or at least a big climax. None of that is found here with Part II, despite what anyone else tells you. I understand why the studio wanted to split the final film into two parts, which would garner double the money and profits off of one story, but in order to have a decent story and film, you need it to go somewhere. In this case, anywhere.
read comments (0)4K UHD Review: ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1’!
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THE FILM
Things are not looking up for Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in this third installment of Suzanne Collins‘ young adult book series ‘The Hunger Games‘. In an effort to squeeze as much money as they can, the movie studio decided to split the third and final book into two parts, much like the last two ‘Harry Potter‘ films and the recent trilogy of the single book of ‘The Hobbit‘. On one hand, the fans will get two movies. On the other hand, there will be a lot of filler between these two films to stretch them out to their two-hour run time.
4K UHD Review: ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’!
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THE FILM
This portion of the review was written by Suzanne Loranc.
Everyone can understand that the second movie in any series can be the problematic middle child of a franchise. They tend to suffer between the spellbinding beginning and the satisfying conclusion. However, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire rises above the usual awkward bridge label with excellent performances and a script that remains faithful to the book to make it a movie that could almost stand on its own.
4K UHD Review: ‘The Hunger Games’!
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THE FILM
Have you read ‘Hunger Games’? Do you know what ‘Hunger Games’ is about? If not you’re in for a real treat. ‘Hunger Games’ is based on a trilogy of novels by Suzanne Collins. It’s geared towards young adults. The premise is a whole lot like ‘Battle Royale’ where a group of young kids or teenagers are picked in a lottery system to battle each other in a designated area until there is only one survivor.
‘The Hunger Games’ Collection Arrives On 4K Ultra HD!!!
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The blockbuster series that is ‘The Hunger Games’ will arrive on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray and Digital HD November 8 from Lionsgate. The films showcase a cast that works fantastically together.
‘The Hunger Games’ Movies May Not Be The End of The Franchise!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
If anyone believed the final ‘Hunger Games‘ film was in theaters right now, I’d say you’re crazy and incredibly naive. Lionsgate is looking to stretch the product they have into millions of dollars they don’t. The books sold like gangbusters, the films have been out-the-door popular and the film company is not prepared to let this be the final property they see from the saga.
Interview with Wes Chatham and Evan Ross on ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II’!
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I had the distinct pleasure to sit down and discuss ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II‘ with actors Wes Chatham and Evan Ross in Dallas, TX. They talk about working in the commando gear in actual sewers in Paris as well as auditioning for the role. We even find out some of their favorite scenes from movies. It was a lot of fun. Go see ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II‘. Enjoy.
Film Review: ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II’!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here….
Here we are with the final ‘Hunger Games‘ movie again, ‘Mockingjay’ Part II. With splitting the final chapter into two separate films, you’d think there’d be something worth waiting for or at least a big climax. None of that is found here with Part II, despite what anyone else tells you. I understand why the studio wanted to split the final film into two parts, which would garner double the money and profits off of one story, but in order to have a decent story and film, you need it to go somewhere. In this case, anywhere.
Here’s the New Trailer for ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1’!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
It’s a fantastic time to be a movie fan! Marvel has almost overwhelmed us with film news and new trailers for their upcoming flicks. Almost. I won’t be the chick that gets tired of superhero movies. A superhero doesn’t have to live on the pages of Marvel or DC comics, either. Sometimes they present themselves in the pages of novels. This is what Katniss Everdeen did. We saw the injustice, heard the call of the Mockingjay and rallied to her side. Give us a villainous President Snow to rail against and we are all in!
Brand New Trailer For ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part1’!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Set against the backdrop of a post apocalypse-dystopian world comes the annual Hunger Games! We’ve read the books, watched the first 2 films, elevated Jennifer Lawrence to the new generations ‘It’ girl. She would be the perfect best friend, sister or girlfriend. As the breakout star, Lawrence has her pick of the projects she’s wanted to do, JLaw has shaken things up a bit with her choices, whether they challenged her as an actor, had a dream team she was dying to work with, or if it was just a story she read that she couldn’t wait to tell, fans have stayed close to their new heroine and ticket sales have proven that JLaw will bring the dollars.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 Official Trailer From Comic-Con!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
SDCC may have come to an end, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few secrets still left in the movie world. Fans got the treat of seeing the first ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1‘ trailer that wasn’t made up of random Capitol propaganda. My heartstrings were pulled some as I saw the late Philip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee talking to President Coin (Julianne Moore).
‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 1’ Trailer is Here!!!
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Your Katniss Everdeen fix is about to be sated! Get ready for the third film adaptation of Suzanne Collins‘ best selling books, ‘The Hunger Games‘. ‘The Hunger Games‘ released for the first time on film in 2012. The film series then released part 2 or ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire‘ in 2013. The production company is following the massive success enjoyed by predecessors ‘Harry Potter‘ and ‘Twilight‘ by making the final book of the trilogy into a two-part movie. ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1‘ is due out this year.
‘The Hunger Games’ Bluray and DVD Announced and Detailed!!!
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Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games juggernaut will arrive on home entertainment at 12:01 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, as the first film in Lionsgate’s (NYSE: LGF) The Hunger Games franchise, which has already grossed nearly $400 million at the North American box office and is approaching $650 million at the worldwide box office, debuts on 2-disc DVD (plus digital copy), 2-disc Blu-Ray (plus digital copy), VOD and digital download with three hours of previously unavailable bonus materials in the biggest home entertainment launch in Lionsgate’s history, the Company announced today.
Trailer Analysis – The Hunger Games
Translating a book–especially a popular one–to the big screen is a tricky thing. If you’re in need of confirmation on this, just look to the Harry Potter series, where the movies were just as often accused of getting it wrong as they were praised for getting it right. Should the filmmakers be more concerned with producing a good movie or being slavishly reverent to the source material? That’s a difficult question to answer. For my money, the film must be able to stand on its own while not entirely disavowing the core of what made it popular in the first place. The cast and crew must continuously walk a fine line between winning over a new audience and alienating the old one.
That having been said, let’s take a look at the most recent trailer for The Hunger Games. Read the rest of this entry »
The ‘Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2’ Trailer From Comic-Con Finally Here!!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
We’ve waited and it’s finally available! ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2‘ teaser trailer from Comic-Con has been widely released and we’ve got it for you. I can’t recall the last time I was this excited for a film series to reach completion!
Film Review: ‘Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1’!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here…
Things are not looking up for Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in this third installment of Suzanne Collins‘ young adult book series ‘The Hunger Games‘. In an effort to squeeze as much money as they can, the movie studio decided to split the third and final book into two parts, much like the last two ‘Harry Potter‘ films and the recent trilogy of the single book of ‘The Hobbit‘. On one hand, the fans will get two movies. On the other hand, there will be a lot of filler between these two films to stretch them out to their two-hour run time.
Enjoy the new Full Length Trailer for ‘Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I’!!
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Here is the first full length trailer for ‘Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I‘. Until now we have only seen teasers without any actual footage from the movie. They have been doing a great job at marketing this film and this trailer only builds on the hype. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks, Woody Harrelson, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Donald Sutherland, Stanley Tucci, Jeffrey Wright, Natalie Dormer, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone, Willow Shields.
Enjoy this Video from ‘Hunger Games: Mockingjay’!!
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Lionsgate sure has a handle on how to market their films and their new teaser trailer for ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1‘ is no different. Instead of the usual 30 second trailer that is filled with mostly text or footage from previous movies, we have a 1 minute and 12 second video from President Snow (Donald Sutherland) from the Capitol, spewing some evil propaganda. It seems straightforward, but as the camera pulls back from President Snow, someone is revealed, and it just got me all excited for this sequel. Fans will be screaming! Enjoy the short teaser trailer. The film opens November 21st, 2014, so we have a while.
‘Hunger Games’ Alumni Dayo Okeniyi Attached to ‘Terminator: Genesis’!!!
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Dayo Okeniyi may not have a name you recognize right away, but you’ve surely noticed his work in a few films. He was one of the lucky few to feature in the big screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins‘ coup de maître ‘The Hunger Games‘. He also has ‘Runner Runner‘, ‘The Endless Now‘ and ‘Endless Love‘ to his credit. His star is definitely on the rise in Hollywood.
Film Review: ‘Hunger Games: Catching Fire’!!
Suzanne L., Here…
Everyone can understand that the second movie in any series can be the problematic middle child of a franchise. They tend to suffer between the spellbinding beginning and the satisfying conclusion. However, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire rises above the usual awkward bridge label with excellent performances and a script that remains faithful to the book to make it a movie that could almost stand on its own.
Check Out the Trailer for ‘Hunger Games’!!!
Hi Bryan Here….
Have you read ‘Hunger Games’? Do you know what ‘Hunger Games’ is about? If not you’re in for a real treat. ‘Hunger Games’ is based on a trilogy of novels by Suzanne Collins. It’s geared towards young adults. The premise is a whole lot like ‘Battle Royale’ where a group of young kids or teenagers are picked in a lottery system to battle each other in a designated area until there is only one survivor. One difference is that it takes place in a post apocalyptic future world. It all seems too cartoonyAnd it seems that upon its release, it will have the IMAX treatment for one week. I can see people enjoy this film, but I can guarantee it will hold not candle to Battle Royale. Enjoy the trailer.
4K UHD Review: ‘Thor: Ragnarok’!
THE FILM
Thor is starring in his third stand-alone film called ‘Thor: Ragnarok‘ and brings a much needed change to the character in the best possibly way. Thor now has a fun personality and great comedic timing, mostly due to Chris Hemsworth amazing acting chops here. In addition to that, the film is steeped in a hypnotic, yet hyper-active color scheme that looks like Willy Wonka and Andy Warhol got together and decorated a city. In fact, Wonka’s theme ‘Pure Imagination’ is a song that plays in the film. It’s not all cold and stiff dialogue here anymore with brown or earth toned aliens and robots that Thor has to use his hammer to fight. Everyone and everything is covered in bright primary and pastel colors that creates a breath of fresh air in this stale universe. That’s all thanks to filmmaker Taika Waititi for giving his unique vision on this big budget film ($180 million). In previous Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, particularly with Thor, things have been sour and gloomy.
Film Review: ‘Thor: Ragnarok’!
Thor is starring in his third stand-alone film called ‘Thor: Ragnarok‘ and brings a much needed change to the character in the best possibly way. Thor now has a fun personality and great comedic timing, mostly due to Chris Hemsworth amazing acting chops here. In addition to that, the film is steeped in a hypnotic, yet hyper-active color scheme that looks like Willy Wonka and Andy Warhol got together and decorated a city. In fact, Wonka’s theme ‘Pure Imagination’ is a song that plays in the film. It’s not all cold and stiff dialogue here anymore with brown or earth toned aliens and robots that Thor has to use his hammer to fight. Everyone and everything is covered in bright primary and pastel colors that creates a breath of fresh air in this stale universe. That’s all thanks to filmmaker Taika Waititi for giving his unique vision on this big budget film ($180 million). In previous Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, particularly with Thor, things have been sour and gloomy.
Film Review: ‘Tragedy Girls’!
“Tragedy Girls fits best on a weeknight in October when you’ve already watched the good horror movies leading up to Halloween.”
Tragedy Girls is a movie that you probably don’t know about, haven’t seen ads for, and will have a tough time finding but if it comes on Netflix or Amazon Prime and you need to kill 90 minutes? You could do much worse. The film is a solid attempt at satire of high school, social media, and horror movies. It also contains some legitimately dark humor that really shocked me at first because I knew nothing about the film going in. I need to set the plot a bit in order to discuss the movie further.
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Film Review: ‘Rebel in the Rye’!!
Hello Everyone, Janet W. here…
The Catcher in the Rye took the U.S. by storm nearly from its initial printing. The author, J.D. Salinger, transformed from obscurity to magnified limelight causing him to retract from the world. The more the public wanted to know him or be his infamous character, Holden Caulfield, the more withdrawn Salinger became which increased the mystery. In the past 66 years, the novel has been printed, re-printed, translated and massively distributed throughout the world. Schools have both required and banned the reading for reasons of profanity and its message. Rebel in the Rye details Salinger’s (Nicholas Hoult) life and progression as a writer. From his early years as a willful, smart mouth to an obsessed literary giant. Read the rest of this entry »
Marvel’s ‘Jessica Jones: Season 1′ and Daredevil: Season 2’ Come To Home Video!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Own the groundbreaking Netflix Original Series ‘Marvel’s Jessica Jones: The Complete First Season’ and ‘Marvel’s Daredevil: The Complete Second Season’ on Blu-ray and DVD August 22.
Power Rangers is Coming to 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and Digital HD!
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That crazy Power Rangers film is coming to 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and Digital HD this month and is loaded with bonus features and commentary. You’ll be able to watch the film on Digital HD on June 13th and purchase the 4K UHD or Blu-ray physical copy on June 27th. Both the 4K UHD and the Blu-ray both have Dolby Atmos audio, which is something you’re going to want with this film. Below are all the details.
Woody Harrelson In Talks To Mentor A Young Han Solo??!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Woody Harrelson has been all over lately, we’ve seen him in ‘The Hunger Games‘ films, ‘LBJ‘, ‘Triple 9‘, and ‘The Duel‘. One place I’d never thought he would be is in the ‘Star Wars‘ world. However he’s in talks to play Han Solo’s mentor in the spinoff featuring Alden Ehrenreich in the role of the scruffy, nerf-herder himself.
Film Review: ‘Me Before You’!
Liz T., Here…
Bringing a book to screen can be tricky, especially when fans feel such a strong connection to the characters. As a reviewer, I would be remiss to not mention that I was a huge fan of JoJo Moyes bestselling novel Me Before You and was excited, curious and a bit nervous to see how the book would translate to screen. I am happy to report that the film was everything I wanted it to be – perhaps this was a result of Moyes writing both.
‘The Good Dinosaur’ Comes To DVD February 23!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
If you’re like me, your kids beg you to run out to every animated movie that hits the box office and, especially, if it’s a Disney movie. I’ll admit, I drag my feet on most films, but when it comes to Disney animated flicks, I’m just as excited as the kids are and can’t wait to hit the theaters.
Get Ready To Bring ‘Secret In Their Eyes’ Home In February!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is prepping ‘Secret In Their Eyes‘ for release to Blu-ray and DVD on February 23, 2016, but before that the project will be available on Digital HD February 9, 2016.
Elizabeth Banks Is Up To Direct A ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Remake!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Elizabeth Banks is a hot ticket in Tinseltown. She is Effie Trinket in ‘The Hunger Games‘ trilogy, she voiced Wyldstyle in the crazy popular ‘The Lego Movie‘ and she not only continued the role of Gail in ‘Pitch Perfect 2‘, but she also directed the pic. Banks has now set her sights on her next project behind the camera and it’s a reboot of Sony’s ‘Charlie’s Angels‘ franchise.
Leonardo DiCaprio To Become America’s First Serial Killer H.H. Holmes!!!
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‘The Devil in The White City‘ is finally moving forward with a big screen adaptation that has been in the works for more than 10 years and I couldn’t be more thrilled with who’s putting it together – Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio!!!
‘Xena: Warrior Princess’ Is In The Works!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Nothing is sacred in Hollywood and that now includes ‘Xena: Warrior Princess‘. Original executive producers Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi, along with NBC and NBC Universal International are searching for a writer that can bring the 20 year old series back to the small screen.
First Look At ‘Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’ Has Arrived!!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
‘Maze Runner‘ tapped into the young adult audience craving post-apocalyptic survival tales that ‘The Hunger Games‘ proved was a highly profitable vehicle. The story came from a set of novels by James Dashner and adapted by T.S. Nowlin and directed by Wes Ball. I love that they are carrying the same creative team throughout the films, so far.
Steven Spielberg and Jennifer Lawrence Team Up For ‘It’s What I Do: A Photographer’s Life Of Love and War’!
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There’s been a project called ‘It’s ‘What I Do: A Photographer’s Life Of Love and War‘, which is a memoir by Lynsey Addario that has Hollywood clamoring to buy the rights for the big screen. It now seems that Warner Bros. has the upper hand and set to strike a deal with a highly bankable and talented team.
Film Review: ‘The Wedding Ringer’!!
Janet W., Here…
You’re getting married. This should be the happiest event of your life, right? Well, what if you have no friends? What if the people you barely know won’t be there for your special day? Meet Doug Harris (Josh Gad). Harris called any person that was in his vicinity as he grew up. He’s nerdy and chubby and doesn’t have a friend in the world. For Harris, meeting the woman of your dreams, Gretchen Palmer (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting – Big Bang Theory), and having her say yes to marriage is more than a score, it’s a miracle to him. She’s blonde, she’s beautiful, and she has seven bridesmaids. So, how does a perceived loser matchup with that? Where is Harris going to get seven groomsmen when he cannot even find a best man? Enter, Jimmy Callahan (Kevin Hart) a slick talking idea man that can make anyone look good…he is The Wedding Ringer.
Jana’s Best/Worst of 2014!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
It’s been a big year for the entertainment world. Netflix’s initial push to bring movie-theater worthy films straight to streaming customers and bypassing the big screen altogether set off a chain of deals that will take those fresh releases and push them directly into homes allowing us to bypass a $15.00 soda, but denying us the $20.00 popcorn you can only get at the theater.Then came the deluge of series and movies being made for exclusive run with everyone from Netflix, Amazon to Crackle and everything in between. Top that off with the huge breach of privacy Sony experienced. New releases were flooded onto P2P sharing sites and private emails from the film company’s big wigs that show us how the infrastructure of Sony really works, not to mention what those involved really think of some of their superstars.
And the 2014 Golden Globes Nominations Are….
Hi everyone, Bryan Here….
It is time for the 2014 Golden Globe nominations. The 72nd Golden Globes will be held on Sunday, Jan. 11 and broadcast live at 5 PM PST, 8 PM EST on NBC. It looks like there were quite a few films that were overlooked. What do you think?
Alan Ritchson Panel Q&A From Wizard World Comic Con!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
This should be the last article I have to write about the epic event that was Wizard World Comic Con in Tulsa, Oklahoma this last weekend. The entire event was so energetic and exciting! Cosplayers far and wide showing off their hard work, time and lots of money in their creative costumes. For all the little posers that call yourselves geeks because you wear glasses or have gone to see some superhero movies, you’re an absolute disgrace to the title and we reach a level of unconsentatneous, that is to say “disagreement”. If you’re a geek, then I have no terminology for what some of these fans should be called, then. You might dress as Gandalf to go to a party, but I met a guy that made up his own wizard name and costume, complete with vine covered staff and stayed in costume ALL. DAMN. DAY. He’s in the food court holding his beard back while he eats nachos and the beautiful people walk by smirking while they wear some face paint, a character t-shirt and their underwear. How in the world can one dressed up person poke fun at another one? I’ll tell you how, because the smirking people are just posers.
Film Review: ‘The Maze Runner’!!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here…
To end the summer and start the fall season, we have yet another Young Adult film adaptation from James Dashner’s book series called ‘The Maze- Runner‘. Like the young adult movies to come out before this one such as ‘The Giver‘, ‘Divergent‘, and even ‘The Hunger Games‘, it all takes place in the a futuristic society where Earth is mostly in ruins. And there is one person who might be able to set things straight and save a bunch people and bring peace. ‘The Maze-Runner‘ is no different when it comes to these plot points.
Sharlto Copley and Michelle Forbes Cast As Leads In PSN’s ‘Powers’!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
At the end of last week, we brought you a story that featured some casting news for Sony Playstation Network’s first foray into the original programming world. You can read that story, here. Today, we have more casting info.
Sharlto Copley has been in back and forth negotiations to star in the series based on the graphic novel. Copley is an excellent actor and one of my favorite things about the ‘A-Team‘ movie in 2010. His turn as Murdock was so inspired and hilarious, I could watch him all day. I still make jokes about any food that tastes a little off as having been grilled by Murdock with his special sauce (antifreeze). Most recently he was seen in ‘Maleficent‘ as Stefan, there are two films in a post-production phase right now that are set to come out in 2015.
Betty Boop Begins Relationship With Simon Cowell!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
If you heard Simon Cowell say she could be the biggest diva he’s ever worked with, who would you think he’s talking about? The music world is full of divas and I’m sure he’s seen more than his share of them during ‘American Idol’. Any singer you named would probably not be the right one. Cowell’s quote is this “Betty, I’ve worked with some serious divas but I think you could be the biggest of them all!” What Betty is he talking to? Why Betty Boop, of course!
Sony Plans To Make Female-Driven Superhero Movie!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
It would seem the collective consensus thinks the film-watching world is ready for a female driven superhero movie. I’m not so sure about the idea. Sure, it’s a hot time for leading ladies, but we can’t forget the horrors of the past that quickly. Of course I’m talking about the two names most synonymous with crappy female superhero movie attempts – Halle Berry’s ‘Catwoman‘ and ‘Elektra‘ starring Jennifer Garner. The films were poorly written and the leads were unable to connect the acting with the characters. Maybe it’s the Marvel blood in Berry’s excellent portrayal of Sue Storm in the ‘X-Men’ series that rejected the DC infusion. Regardless of the reasons, there were no attempts to create more (thank God).
‘True Blood’ Alum Cast in Netflix’s ‘Daredevil’!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
So we’ve known for a while that there is going to be a re-make of the Marvel superhero ‘Daredevil‘. We know that Marvel has partnered with Netflix to bring us a 13-episode drama based on the comic book stories of the blind, lawyer from Hell’s Kitchen.
We’ve known for a while that Charlie Cox (‘Boardwalk Empire‘) is going to play the eponymous Matt Murdock/Daredevil, and that Vincent D’Onofrio (‘Law and Order‘) is going to play the juxtapositional Wilson Fisk, aka Kingpin. Today, we’ve gotten some more casting news. Deborah Ann Woll, Jessica from ‘True Blood‘ has been given the role of Karen Page.
Lupita Nyong’o and Gwendoline Christie Join ‘Star Wars Episode VII’!!
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In addition to the stellar cast that we reported a couple of months ago, we now have word that Lupita Nyong’o (‘12 Years A Slave‘) and Gwendoline Christie (‘Game of Thrones‘) have joined J.J. Abrams‘ ‘Star Wars Episode VII‘ film.
Film Review: ‘Divergent’!!
Hi, Bryan Here…
Ok, I’ll admit it. My name is Bryan Kluger, and I’m a Young Adult Movie virgin. I’ve never seen a ‘Twilight‘ movie nor have I seen either of ‘The Hunger Games‘ yet. And to be perfectly honest, I have not yet read any of these books that the movies were based on. Part of it is that I never got around to it while another part was that these stories didn’t really interest me. With ‘Twilight‘, my personal preference is to have my monsters whether they be vampires or werewolves, go on a nightly bender, wreaking havoc and killing for blood, only to have a hero stop their evil thirst and put them in their place. They are not to have vampires who wear glitter and talk about their feelings for three hours. It just doesn’t make sense to me.
Terrence Howard Set To Star In ‘Empire’!!
Jana B. here,
Terrence Howard is one of the most hard-working and in-demand actors the film industry has to its credit. Right now, he has 8 projects that are in development. That doesn’t even include some of the powerhouse films he is just on the backside of like ‘Prisoners‘, and the award winning ‘Lee Daniels’ The Butler’.
And The Golden Globe Nominees Are….
Hi, Bryan Here….
Here are the nominees for the 2014 Golden Globe Awards. Wow, there were a lot of snubs here. And how did ‘Rush‘ make the list for Best Picture? No way! And what about ‘The Way Way Back‘, ‘Mud‘, or ‘Short Term 12‘ not being nominated? For shame. Let me know what you think of this nominee list?
The ‘Fast and Furious’ Spoof, ‘Superfast’ Has Cast Its Leads!!!
Jana B., Here….
Finally. I’m surprised it’s taken this long for there to be a spoof made from ‘The Fast and Furious‘. The writer-director team of Aaron Seltzer and Jason Friedberg who have both brought us’Vampires Suck‘, (as if ‘Twilight‘ didn’t already show us that), and ‘Meet The Spartans‘. Personally, they ought to be grateful King Leonidas isn’t around to kick their arses all over the place for that one, but I digress. They’re sticking to the method they know best by filling the roles in ‘Superfast‘ with up-and-comers.
‘Argo’, ‘Django Unchained’, and HBO’s ‘Girls’ Win Big At Golden Globes!!!
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The Golden Globes were last night and Tina Fey and Amy Poehler killed it. They were amazing. Even former president Bill Clinton showed up to talk about Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln‘. Even though I really liked the film ‘Argo‘, I was shocked when it won best film and director for Ben Affleck. I was happy to see ‘Django Unchained‘ win for best supporting actor for Christoph Waltz and screenplay for Tarantino. If this is any pre-cursor to the Oscars, I’d be completely let down if ‘Argo‘ takes it all. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great film, but not the best film of the year. I expect it to and want it to win the best adapted screenplay. Just my opinion. Below are the full results from last night’s show.
Bryan’s Top 20 Films of 2012!!
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I can’t believe that 2012 is at its end and we are about to welcome 2013. This year has gone by so fast, and man, did I see tons of films. When I started making this 2012 list, I came up with 87 films that I enjoyed. Yes, you read that right, 87, meaning there were probably just as many films that I didn’t enjoy. Now, below is my top 20 of the year. I just couldn’t do it with 10 this year. And these are films that I watched in the theater or at home and that don’t necessarily come out this year, but I did see this year. And I’m sure I’ll get a lot of criticism for my list, but hey this is my list, not yours. You can have your own. But my lists tend to be different than most people’s as you can tell from my previous lists HERE. So without any further delay, below is my TOP 20 films for 2012.
Here Are the Nominations for the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
The nominations came in this morning and needless to say, I went into a fit of rage. I mean I was so mad, I almost wrote a letter. After going through the list of nominees, while some of the noms were well deserved, many were not, especially in the FILM categories. There needs to be a serious uprooting process at the Golden Globes where everyone involved in voting needs to be replaced by others who know what they’re doing.
Bryan’s Review of ‘Looper’!!!
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Science Fiction is back in a big way. With the recent ‘Prometheus’ film, ‘John Carter’, ‘MIB3’, and ‘The Hunger Games’, audiences are proving they are ready for a huge sci-fi kick in theaters. Rian Johnson’s ‘Looper’ is one of the better sci-fi films to come out this year, if not the best so far. ‘Looper’ is a highly entertaining thrill ride that combines time travel, telekinesis, and realistic future world. I was very happy to see that Johnson got the sci-fi genre right, and it left me wanting more.
EPIX Signs Deal with Amazon To Bring Tons of Streaming Movies!!!
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Amazon’s Prime Streaming Service just got a hell of a lot better. It will be giving Netflix a run for its money. EPIX signed a deal with Amazon that more than doubles Amazon’s streaming film catalogue. This comes shortly after EPIX’s contract with Netflix expired. Now films from Paramount, MGM, and Lionsgate will be available on Amazon’s Streaming service. “We think customers will really enjoy watching new titles like The Avengers, Iron Man 2 and The Hunger Games on their Kindle Fire, PlayStation 3, Xbox, iPad or any of the other of the Amazon Instant Video compatible devices,” says Amazon VP Bill Carr. Epix CEO Mark Greenberg calls the deal “a great line extension” for Amazon. Read the official press release below.
Bryan’s Must Own Bluray/Dvd’s For The 2nd Week Of August 2012!!!
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Alright, all caught up now. There are some AMAZING releases this week. Damn, Ausgust and September are going to be great months for new blurays. JAWS!!! Anywho, let’s jump right in and get to all the goodies. As usual in this article, you will get some info about the disc and the extras that come with the movie as well as a personal opinion about the movie and a link to purchase the film over at AMAZON where you can save quite a bit of money, and it will give a small percentage kick back to this site so we can continue bringing you excellent stories and bizarre tales. So click on the pictures and start saving.
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A ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Movie? No Fracking Way!
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Mother-fracker! This is excellent news. “So say we all.” Universal is prepping a big screen adaptation of ‘Battlestar Galactica‘…finally. There have been many attempts to do a big screen version based off of Glen Larson’s 1978 TV series, but none have come to fruition. In 2003, a revamp series aired on SyFy, and became one of the BEST series to ever come out on television.
The new villain on Season 4 of ‘Sherlock’ Will Be….
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Finally, season 4 of BBC’s ‘Sherlock‘ is gaining steam and we will have three new 90-minute episodes sooner than later. BBC announced today that actor Toby Jones will join Season 4 as the villain. Jones has been in a ton of films, including ‘The Mist‘, ‘Wayward Pines‘, voiced Dobby the Elf in the ‘Harry Potter‘ films, ‘Hunger Games‘, and ‘Captain America‘.
Film Review: ‘Divergent 3: Allegiant’!
Beka P., Here…
DISCLAIMER: I have not read any of the ‘Divergent‘ books, nor have I seen any of the previous movies in the ‘Divergent‘ series, although you could read our reviews HERE and HERE, but with me, you’ll have a fresh take on the series. So now that we’ve gotten that out of the way… let’s get to the point, which is that this movie was completely ridiculous. ‘Allegiant‘ is the third installment in this young adult series and only covers half of the third novel, so do not expect to get all your “allegiance” (yes, I went there) out with this one flick. So what can you expect? Boy, oh, Boy! You can expect heavy CGI, a pretty terrible script, about 25 minutes more ‘Allegiant‘ than necessary, unanswered questions, and some eye candy.
Here is the trailer for ‘Free State of Jones’, Starring ‘Matthew McConaughey!
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Here is a new trailer for ‘Free State of Jones‘, starring Matthew McConaughey in a Civil War film that is based on a true story. McConaughey is an Anti-Confederacy Southern farmer who is married to a former slave, who all team up to launch an uprising in Jones County, Mississippi and secede from the South.
Jennifer Lawrence & Amy Schumer Will Write and Star In Their Own Project?!!!
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I can’t believe it’s happening, but Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Schumer seem to be more than just vacationing buddies, as of late, they’re writing partners! It even gets better than that, the project they’ve been tearing through is a vehicle that will put the goofy, hilarious duo together on-screen, as well, sisters at that! Is this a new incarnation of the Tina Fey/Amy Poehler dynamic?
ABC Family Taking ‘The Mortal Instruments’ To Series!!!
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Die-hard fans of Cassandra Clare’s ‘The Mortal Instruments‘ book series should be excited for the latest announcement from ABC Family! The network has ordered ‘Shadowhunters‘ a series based on the uber-successful, YA novels.
WWE: NXT Takeover Revolution Review!
Angi S., Here…
It was a huge night for WWE’s developmental brand NXT. NXT Takeover: R Evolution, shown exclusively on the WWE Network (just $9.99 a month if the rumors are true) from Full Sail University in Orlando, FL, was everything a wrestling show should have and could have been. Four times a year, the NXT Superstars are given the opportunity to showcase their talents live, and last night, they gave everything they had to entertain the fans. The pre show started with sad news as NXT Superstar, Corey Graves, announced his retirement from in ring competition. His reasons being medically based. Did that mean we would no longer see him, hell no, he also announced that he would be debuting that night as an NXT commentator! The energy of the evening was electric as the crowd took their seats and anxiously waited for the future to be showcased.
Film Review: ‘The Giver’!!
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Here we are with yet another Young Adult franchise that is based off a series of books. This time around, we have Phillip Noyce’s adaptation of Lois Lowry’s 1993 big selling book ‘The Giver‘. I can’t believe it’s been more than twenty years since that book came out. If you are unfamiliar with the story, don’t feel left out, for you have probably seen or heard this story a few times before. ‘The Giver‘ takes place in a man-mad Utopia of sorts where people are void of human emotion by choice and force, thus no violence or wars could happen again.
Philip Seymour Hoffman 1967-2014!!
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I still can’t believe I am writing this article. I’m in complete shock. I am upset, angry, and confused. How can stuff like this still happen, especially to people who have a means to get better. Drugs and addiction is a terrible thing. A terrible-terrible thing. And eventually, they took the life of one of the greatest actors ever to grace the big screen. I hate to write that actor Philip Seymour Hoffman has passed away earlier this Sunday of a heroine drug overdose.
2014 Golden Globe Winners!!
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I know I’m a bit late with this news, but this past Sunday, all of the stars and filmmakers gathered for a night of jokes, drinks, food, and of course – awards. The Golden Globe winners were announced Sunday live on television with hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett,’Breaking Bad’, and ’12 Years A Slave’ were some of the winners. Below is the list of every winner for your enjoyment.
‘Films to See in November’!!
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Here is our November segment of ‘On Our Radar‘, where we discuss some of the coolest movies to check out for the month of November. We talk about ‘Ender’s Game‘, ‘Dallas Buyers Club‘, ‘Hunger Games 2‘, and much much more. If you want to know what movies to check out at your local theater, then give this a listen. Enjoy the show….
Brit Marling, James Nesbitt To Star In Danny Boyle-Directed Channel 4 Pilot ‘Babylon’
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Director Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, 127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire), is not in danger of being out of work any time soon. After releasing Trance in March of this year, the versatile director is turning his attention to the small screen. In the US, he’s partnering with his Slumdog Millionaire writer and producer Simon Beaufoy (127 Hours and the upcoming Hunger Games: Catching Fire) and Christian Colson (127 Hours and Trance) for a 10 part WWII miniseries.
Lenny Kravitz To Play Marvin Gaye In Julien Temple Film!!!
Misty Here….
Lenny Kravitz is going back to his first love, music, by being set to play Marvin Gaye in a film directed by Julien Temple. This will be the first film for Kravitz which he will take the lead role. And Temple is no stranger to films dealing with musicians as he has a long resume of music centric films based on bands and of course the hit 80’s film ‘Earth Girls Are Easy’.
The CW Purchases Project Similar to ‘Battle Royale’!!!
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The CW will begin developing a project titled ‘Sick’ for a series, which will center around a world where teens are quarantined after a bizarre and new virus makes adults allergic to them and most likely forced to do battle. It is described as a cross between ‘Contagion’ and ‘Hunger Games’, which we all know is just the pussy version and all around terrible mock-up of ‘Battle Royale’
‘Captain America 2’ Set For April 2014!!!
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Marvel announced today that the sequel to ‘Captain America’ will be released on April 4th, 2014. This is an interesting move by Marvel since it will be airing in the spring rather than the summer when all the other big movies will be out. Marvel hasn’t done this since 2004 with their ‘Punisher’ film. But maybe with the success from ‘Hunger Games’ and ’21 Jump Street’.
BRYAN’S MUST OWN BLURAY/DVD’S FOR THE LAST WEEK OF AUGUST!!!
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So on time this week. Woo-Hoo!!! So there are some decent releases this week, so let us jump right in and get to all the goodies. Some of the must own blu-rays include ‘Raising Arizona’, ‘If…’ Criterion Collection, plus some other goodies. As usual, in this article, you will get some info about the disc and the extras that come with the movie as well as a personal opinion about the movie and a link to purchase the film over at AMAZON where you can save quite a bit of money, and it will give a small percentage kick back to this site so we can continue bringing you excellent stories and sales.
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What Films Got Into Toronto Film Fest 2011??? Find Out Here!!!
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“The 2011 Toronto Film Festival has unveiled the first part of its slate, and announced that the Davis Guggenheim-directed U2 documentary From The Sky Down will open the festival, which will run from Sept. 8-18.” In addition to U2, there are quite a bit of amazing sounding films. Below is the official list of films that have already been locked into place for the festival. Tons of stars and great sounding movies.
Robert Pattison will have a 'Good Time' on Blu-ray!