Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Weekend Box Office: "John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum"  the third installment in the franchise starring Keanu Reeves as a legendary hitman wanting only to stay retired was number one with $57 million,  Marvel Studios "Avengers: Endgame" the blockbuster culmination of 10 years  of Marvel Studios movies was number two with $29.4 million, and Pokemon: Detective Pikachu the live-action Pokemon movie featuring actor Ryan Reynolds as the voice of Pikachu was number three with $24.8 million

                                                                              

Disney's "Aladdin" is scheduled to open in theaters this Friday. Director Guy Ritchie presents us with this live-action version of the hit Disney animated movie. "Aladdin"  is the tale of the charming and clever street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine, and The Genie who will intertwine their destinies. Starring Will Smith as The Genie, Mena Massoud as Aladdin, and Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine.

                                                                              
                                                                             
   
"Brightburn" is scheduled to open in theaters on Friday. From producer James Gunn, director David Yarovesky and writers Brian Gunn and Matt Gunn brings us a dark twist on the most iconic superhero origin story. Brightburn examines the question, what if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?


"The Dead Don't Die" is scheduled to open in theaters on June 14. The zombie comedy from quirky indie director Jim Jarmusch.Starring Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tilda Swinton, Chloe Sevigny, Steve Buscemi, Danny Glover, Caleb Landry Jones, Rosie Perez, Iggy Pop, Sara Driver, RZA, Selena Gomez, Carol Kane, and Tom Waits.

                                                                                     

Monday, May 13, 2019

Weekend Box Office:  Marvel Studios "Avengers: Endgame" the triumphant sequel to Marvel Studios "Avengers: Infinity War" and record-breaking superhero blockbuster was number one with $63 million, "Pokemon Detective Pikachu" based on the popular series and the 2016 video game of the same name with actor Ryan Reynolds voicing the Pokemon sleuth was number two with $54 million, and "The Hustle" female-led comedy starring Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson debuted at number three with $13.5 million.

                                                                              

"John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum" is scheduled to open in theaters on Friday. Following the events of the previous movie, John Wick has a multi-million dollar bounty on his head with every assassin looking to collect with the added bonus of making their reputation by killing a legend. Starring Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Laurence Fishburne, Mark Dacascos, Asia Kate Dillon, Lance Reddick, Saïd Taghmaoui, Jerome Flynn, Jason Mantzoukas, Tobias Segal, Boban Marjanovic, with Anjelica Huston, and Ian McShane.



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 "IT Chapter Two" is scheduled to open in theaters on September 6. The highly anticipated sequel to the 2017 movie "IT" picks up 27 years later with the teens now in adulthood and once again on a collision course with the terrifying monstrosity that goes by the name Pennywise the Clown. Starring Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Isaiah Mustafa, Jay Ryan, James Ransone, Andy Bean, Jaeden Martell, Wyatt Oleff, Jack Dylan Grazer, Finn Wolfhard, Sophia Lillis, Chosen Jacobs, and Jeremy Ray Taylor. Bill Skarsgård returns in the seminal role of Pennywise.


"Gemini Man" is scheduled to open in theaters on October 11. Will Smith stars in this action thriller as Henry Brogan, an elite assassin who discovers that the operative who has targeted him and has been relentlessly pursuing him is a cloned younger version of him. Also starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Clive Owen, and Benedict Wong.


Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Weekend Box Office: Marvel Studios "Avengers: Endgame" the blockbuster follow up to Marvel Studios "Avengers: Infinity War" was number one with $146 million, "The Intruder" the suspenseful thriller about young homeowners being terrorized by the house's previous owner was number two with $11 million, and  "Long Shot" the romantic comedy starring Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron as an unlikely romantic duo was number three with $10 million.

                                                                               
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"Pokemon Detective Pikachu" is scheduled to open Friday. When Ace detective Harry Goodman goes missing, his 21-year old son Tim decides to find out what happened. Tim soon realizes that he's the only human who can understand his father's former partner Detective Pikachu and the two join forces to unravel the tangled mystery.

                                                                               
                                                                   
          
"Tolkien" is scheduled to open in theaters on Friday. Exploring the life of the renowned author's formative years as he finds friendship, courage, and inspiration among a fellow group of writers and artists at school. Drawing upon his life experiences shared with his brotherhood having weathered loss and love, his tumultuous courtship with his beloved Edith Bratt, and his experiences in the First World War would later inspire Tolkien to write his Middle Earth novels.   

                                                                               

"Spider-Man: Far From Home" is scheduled to open in theaters on July 2. Following the events of "Avengers: Endgame", Peter Parker struggles to return to some semblance of his version of a normal life as a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. However, when Nick Fury comes calling Spider-Man must rise to the challenge and face even greater threats in a world that has forever changed. Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jon Favreau, Samuel L. Jackson, and Cobie Smulders.

                                                                               

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Weekend Box Office: Marvel's Studios "Avengers: Endgame" the highly anticipated movie is now the blockbuster event of the summer at number one with $350 million, Marvel Studios "Captain Marvel" the newest superstar of the MCU jumped back into the number two position with $8.1 million, and "The Curse of La Llorona" the suspense thriller based on a terrifying Mexican legend was number three with $7.5 million.


                                                                              
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"Godzilla: King of the Monsters" is scheduled to open in theaters on May 31. When an ancient species once thought to be mere myths re-emerge they begin a battle for supremacy that threatens mankind. With the rise of this plethora of giant monsters, the crypto-zoological agency Monarch must team with Godzilla in order to preserve the human race.


                                                                                
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"Men in Black International" is scheduled to open in theaters on June 14. "The Men in Black" face their toughest challenge when it's discovered there is a mole in the organization. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Liam Neeson, and Emma Thompson.

                                                                                

"The Secret Life of Pets 2" is scheduled to open in theaters on June 7. From Illumination, the same animation studio that gave us the "Despicable Me" series brings us this family-friendly animated movie. The follow-up to the highly successful 2016 movie "The Secret Life of Pets" gives us another look at the lives that pets lead when their owners are away from home.

                                                                                   

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Weekend Box Office: "The Curse of La Llorona" the supernatural thriller based on a terrifying Mexican legend was number one with $26.5 million,  "SHAZAM!" the family-friendly DC superhero movie starring Zachary Levi in the title role was number two with $17 million, and  "Breakthrough" the faith-based film about a parent's unshakeable love for their child and belief in miracles debuted at number three with $11 million,

                                                                                 

Marvel Studios "Avengers: Endgame" is scheduled to open in theaters this Friday. The highly-anticipated sequel to Marvel Studios "Avengers: Infinity War" will finally arrive in theaters after a year-long wait. This is the movie that will be the swan song for this chapter and usher in the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and all that remains is to see how that plays out for these heroes that we have come to know and love. What more needs to be said?

                                                                                      
                                                                   
                                                                                         
"Dark Phoenix" is scheduled to open in theaters on June 7. Written and directed by Simon Kinberg based on the iconic "Dark Phoenix" storyline by writer Chris Claremont and artists John Byrne and Terry Austin from the classic Marvel Comics series. The X-Men come face to face with the toughest enemy they have ever faced in the form of a member of their own team. When a rescue in space goes wrong, Jean Grey merges with a powerful entity and transforms into the dangerous and powerful Dark Phoenix.

                                                                                   

"Hobbs and Shaw" is scheduled to open in theaters on August 2. Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham reprise their contentious characters in this spinoff movie in the "Fast and Furious" franchise. Forced to work together, Luke Hobbs and Deckard Shaw have to take down a cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist named Brixton, played by Idris Elba, who has control of a bio-threat that could alter human life as we know it.

                                                                                    

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Weekend Box Office: "SHAZAM" the family-friendly superhero movie starring Zachary Levi in the title role was number one with $25.1 million; "Little" the comedy movie where a high-powered mean-spirited executive is magically transformed back to a 13-year-old  version of herself was number two with $15.5 million; and "Hellboy" inspired by the graphic novel character created by writer and artist Mike Mignola was number three with $12 million.

                                                                                 

Disney's "Lion King" is scheduled to open in theaters on July 19. Director Jon Favreau reimagines one of the most cherished Disney animated movies by using groundbreaking techniques in filmmaking to bring beloved characters to life. Featuring an all-star cast that includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa and Billy Eichner as Timon.


Marvel Studios "Avengers: Endgame" is scheduled to open in theaters on April 26. In 10 days the grand finale of the current chapter of Marvel Cinematic Universe will finally arrive in theaters. After a year-long wait, this movie which is a culmination of 10 years of movies from Marvel Studios. The team will come together in "Avengers: Endgame" and this movie sequel will be the setpiece to usher the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

                                                                                 

"The Addams Family" is scheduled to open in theaters this Halloween. Funny, outlandish, and completely iconic, the first family of the weird and macabre return to the silver screen. In their first CG animated feature, the kookiest family you will ever experience will put their delightful peculiarity on display in this animated comedy.


Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Weekend Box Office: "SHAZAM" the family-friendly DC superhero action film starring Zachary Levi was number one with $53.4 million, "Pet Sematary" the horror film based on the book by Stephen King was number two with  $25 million, and Disney's "Dumbo" the live-action reimaging of the animated Disney classic was number three with $18.2 million.

                                                                                

"Hellboy" is scheduled to open in theaters this Friday. David Harbour steps into the role of Hellboy. Based on the graphic novels by writer and artist Mike Mignola, Hellboy fights supernatural menaces that threaten mankind. When an ancient sorceress shows up hellbent on revenge against the human race it's up to Hellboy to stop her.

                                                                         
                                                                           

  "Joker" is scheduled to open in theaters on October 4. From director Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck a man who keeps getting kicked around by society as he tries to make his way in life. How long can anyone handle being constantly stepped on before they snap? What will it take to push Arthur over the edge? What he becomes when that finally happens will become the stuff of legends. 

                                                                                


Marvel Studios "Avengers: Endgame" is scheduled to open in theaters on April 26. The countdown has begun for the long-awaited follow up to Marvel Studios "Avengers: Infinity War". The remaining Avengers assemble with a plan to unravel the disaster caused by their loss to Thanos, With everything on the line they take their fight to Thanos who is more than ready to stop them from undoing the goal he worked long and hard for, the elimination of half of all life in the universe. This time The Avengers intend to be successful or die trying.