Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Weekend Box Office - "The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies" remained at number one with $41.4 million, "Unbroken" the true life story of Olympic athlete "Louie" Zamperini was number two with $31.7 million, and "Into the Woods" featuring an all-star cast headed by Meryl Streep came in third with $31 million.

                                                                               

"Taken 3" is being advertised as the final movie in this franchise. Liam Neeson once again plays Brian Mills professional badass. The movie reveals more about his secret past during a manhunt by LAPD as the prime suspect in his wife's murder, even while he is taking the fight to those really responsible.

                                                                              
                                                                                 

"Agent Carter" premieres next Tuesday Jan 6. This show follows one of the people who began the espionage organization know as S.H.I.E.L.D. This seven part mini-series delves into the character first introduced in "Captain America: The First Avenger". Hayley Atwell reprises her role and we also get to see Dominic Cooper reprise the role of Howard Stark, Tony Stark's (Iron Man) father.

                                                                           

"The Equalizer" starring Denzel Washington and Chloe Grace Moretz is available today on DVD/Blu-ray. Denzel stars as McCall. A man with a mysterious past and exceptional problem solving skills whose collision with some extremely dangerous and violent Russian gangsters draws him back into a life he had hoped to leave behind.

                                                                                   

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Weekend Box Office - "The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies" was number one with $56.2  million, "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb" featuring the late Robin Williams took second place with $17.3 million, and the remake of "Annie" starring Jamie Foxx and Quvenzhané Wallis was third with $16.3 million. 

                                                                               

"Into the Woods" starring Meryl Streep and featuring an all-star cast is a modern musical mash-up of the stories of the Brothers Grimm. The movie ties together the different stories and characters to that of a baker and his wife sent on a quest by a witch in order to remove a curse on them.   

                                                                                  

                                                                                   

"San Andreas" starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson can only be described as an action/disaster movie. The long and short of it is that a massive earthquake levels Los Angeles (again?) and "The Rock" has to rescue survivors. 
     
                                                                                   

"Justice League: Throne of Atlantis" comes out on DVD/Blu-ray on January 27,2015. This animated feature is the third movie in the DC New 52 Universe and continues the story which was teased in "Justice League: War". Here's a clip from the upcoming feature.

                                                                                
                                                                                  

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Weekend Box Office - "Exodus: Gods and Kings" director Ridley Scott epic version of the story the Moses and Ramses and the rivalry between them was number one with $24.5 million, "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1" the first installment in the two-part "Hunger Games" final act came in at number two with $13.2 million, and DreamWorks animation family friendly "Penguins of Madagascar was number three with $7.3 million.

                  

"The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" opens nationwide on Friday. This is to be the final movie in director Peter Jackson's Middle Earth saga and he is obviously planning to go out on a high note. This movie promises to bring the series to a very satisfying and action packed conclusion. 

                                                                               
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwAchBhvxO4
 
                                                                                   
                                                                               

"Night At the Museum: Secret of the Tomb" opens this Christmas. The movie is the third installment in the series and it brings back everyone and everything we love about this series. This movie was wrapped and finished before comedian Robin Williams passing, so we get one more look at him reprising his role as President Teddy Roosevelt. I am personally looking forward to this one.

                                                                                 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7v3XnMFCBM

CW Network's "The Flash" had a jaw dropping, head spinning mid season finale and when the show returns on Tuesday, January 20 it looks like things are just going to get even more amped up! SPOILER ALERT! Don't check out the newly released trailer if you haven't seen the episode "The Man in the Yellow Suit".

                                                                                   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbCm0iCpFY0

CW Network's "Arrow" took the show to new heights with the mid season finale. The show returns on Wednesday, January 21 and there is rampant speculation on what happens next! SPOILER ALERT! Do not watch the teaser for the returning episode unless you've seen the episode "The Climb". 

                                                                                

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

 "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1" the first part of the two-part climax of "The Hunger Games" saga was number one with $21.6 million, DreamWorks animation family friendly "Penguins of Madagascar" was number two with $11.1 million,"Horrible Bosses 2" the adult revenge comedy sequel was number three with $8.1 million.

                                                                       

Exodus: Gods and Kings opens in theaters this Friday. This is the story of Moses as brought to us from Director Ridley Scott ("Alien", "Blade Runner"). The movie stars Christian Bales as Moses and Joel Edgerton as Ramses. 

                                                                           

                                                                         
           
"The Flash" brings us a midseason finale worthy of this awesome new show. We finally get a face-off between him and the yellow blur; the man who killed his mother. The question on everyone's mind is will the identity of the mysterious yellow speedster finally be revealed.

                                                                      

"Arrow" the show that spawned "The Flash" also brings us what promises to be a kickass midseason finale with a showdown between Oliver and the Master of the League of Assassins - Ra's al Ghul.                                                                                  

                                                                                   

"Justice League: Throne of Atlantis" is the upcoming DC Animated movie coming to DVD/Blu-ray in January. The long awaited follow-up hinted at the end of "Justice League: War", this will be the origin story of the New 52 version of Aquaman.Trust me forget ever thing you thought you knew, this version is completely badass.

                                                                           
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUtt4uT9V_U

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Weekend Box Office - "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1" the first half of the final chapter of "The Hunger Games" trilogy was number one with $56.9 million, "Penguins of Madagascar" the family friendly "Madagascar" spin-off was number two with $25.8 million, and "Big Hero 6" the family friendly Marvel comic inspired Disney CG animated movie was number three with $18.7 million.

                                                                               

Flash vs. Arrow is the CW network epic two-night crossover event bringing occurring tonight at 8. This is what those of us who watch "Arrow" have dreamed of since they announced there would be a spin-off show starring "The Flash". Part one takes place tonight on "The Flash" to be followed tomorrow night on "Arrow". Here's a small taste of what to expect.

                                                                                 
                                                                                   

"Peter Pan Live!" debuts this Thursday on NBC.Brought to us from the producers of "The Sound of Music Live!". The one night only television event stars Christopher Walken as Captain Hook and Allison Williams as Peter Pan. 

                                                                              

"Pan" is the upcoming movie that explores the origin of Peter Pan and how he came to be. The movie stars an almost unrecognizable Hugh Jackman as Blackbeard, Garrett Hedlund as James Hook, Rooney Mara as Tiger Lily and introduces Levi Miller as Peter Pan.

                                                                                  

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" opens in theaters December 2015 and the recently released teaser trailer is but an appetizer before a full course meal. If for some reason you have yet to see it or just want to see it again and again. Here you are. Enjoy