Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" the first Star Wars movie spin-off from Disney/Lucasfilm was number one with $155 million, Disney's "Moana" the family friendly animated movie featuring the voices of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho was number two with $12.7 million, and "Office Christmas Party" the holiday themed comedy starring an ensemble cast that features Jason Bateman and Jennifer Aniston was number three with 8.5 million.

                                                                         

"John Wick: Chapter 2" is scheduled to open in theaters on February 10, 2017. Keanu Reeves returns as John Wick, the legendary hitman who just wants to enjoy his retirement. After an attempt on his life that destroys his home, he discovers there is a contract out on him. He decides to go cancel the contract by killing the person who was the source of the contract, as well as anyone who gets in his way. Also starring Ian McShane, Ruby Rose, Common, Lance Reddick, John Leguizamo, Bridget Moynahan, and Lawrence Fishburne.

                                                                       
                                                                         

"Blade Runner 2049" scheduled for theaters October 6, 2017. The movie stars Ryan Gosling as K, a LAPD officer known as a blade runner whose job involves hunting rogue replicants -- artifical humans. He discovers a secret that leads him on a search to find a former LAPD blade runner, Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) who went missing 30 years ago.  

                                                                           

"Justice League Dark" from DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation will be available on Digital HD beginning January 24, 2017 and on Blu-ray/DVD on February 7, 2017. The Justice League encounters a supernatural force that proves too much for even their combined powers. In order to combat this new threat, Batman forms a secondary league of mystical heroes that includes John Constantine, Zatanna, Deadman, Swamp Thing, Etrigan the Demon, and Black Orchid. 

                                                                                      

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Weekend Box Office - Disney's "Moana" the animated movie featuring the voices of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho as "Moana' was number one for the third week in a row with $18.8 million, "Office Christmas Party" the holiday themed comedy starring an ensemble cast that features Jason Bateman and Jennifer Aniston was number two with $17.5 million and "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." from author J.K. Rowling the creative mind behind the "Harry Potter" series was number three with $10.7 million,

                                                                              

"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" opens this Friday. The prequel story to "Star Wars: A New Hope" details the mission to steal the plans to The Death Star. Felicity Jones stars as Jyn Erso the rebel leader who leads a ragtag group on a very dangerous and definitive mission for the Rebel Alliance. 

                                                                        
                                                                       

"Spider-Man: Homecoming" is scheduled to open in theaters on July 7, 2017. Tom Holland made quite a splash with his debut appearance as Spider-Man in "Captain America: Civil War". We finally get our first trailer for the his upcoming solo film and the word that immediately comes to mind is spectacular. Peter Parker as a high school kid is the meat and bones behind the evolution of this character and how a high school science whiz evolves into a super hero is where this movie seems aptly focused.

                                                                   

"War of the Planet of the Apes" is scheduled to open in theaters July 14, 2017. The third installment in the franchise find apes and humans gearing up for a battle to decide the ultimate supremacy of one species. Andy Serkis returns as Caesar the leader of the ape uprising trying to head off a war that he knows is inevitable.

                                                                          

"The Fate of the Furious" is scheduled to open in theaters on April 14, 2017. The newest entry in "The Fast and Furious" franchise introduces Charlize Theron as a femme fatale who somehow turns Dominic Torreto (Vin Diesel) against the rest of the team...his family. This latest movie promises to be even more action packed and chock full of eye popping stunts than its predecessors.

                                                                          

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Weekend Box Office - Disney's "Moana" the animated movie featuring the voices of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho as "Moana' was number one with $28.2 million, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." from author J.K. Rowling the creative mind behind the "Harry Potter" series was number two with $18.1 million, and "Arrival" the sci-fi alien first contact drama starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker climbed back into the number three spot with $7.2 million.

                                                                               

Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" is scheduled to open in theaters May 2017. The sequel to the highly successful Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" will be full of surprises, especially since the movie's plot, with the exception of a few details, is still shrouded in secrecy. Starring Chris Pratt as Peter Quill a.k.a. Star-Lord, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax, Bradley Cooper voicing Rocket, and Vin Diesel voicing Baby Groot. Also returning, Karen Gillan as Nebula, Michael Rooker as Yondo, Sean Gunn as Kraglin and Glenn Close as Nova Prime. In this latest trailer we are get a first look at actress Pom Klementieff as Mantis.

                                                                          
                                                                       

"The Mummy" is scheduled to open in theaters on June 9, 2017. The latest of update of the classic Universal monster is an epic action/adventure that stars Tom Cruise. Also starring, Annabelle Wallis, Jake Johnson, Courtney B. Vance, Russell Crowe, and featuring Sofia Boutella as Princess Ahmanet - The Mummy.

                                                                         

"Transformers: The Last Knight" is scheduled to open in theaters June 23, 2017. Director Michael Bay brings us the fifth installment in the action/adventure franchise. The movie stars Mark Wahlberg, Josh Duhamel, Anthony Hopkins, Laura Haddock, Isabella Moner, Stanley Tucci, and John Turturro. 

                                                                             
                                                                                 

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Weekend Box Office - Disney's "Moana" the animated movie featuring the voices of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Auli'i Cravalho as "Moana' was number one with $55.5 million, "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" from author J.K. Rowling the creative mind behind the "Harry Potter" series was number two $45.1 million, and Marvel's "Doctor Strange" The Master of the Mystic Arts from the Marvel Comics was number three with $ 13.3 million. 

                                                                        

"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" opens in theaters on December 16. The prequel tale that occurs before "Star Wars: A New Hope". The details behind the mission in which a small band of rebels led by Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) managed to steal the plans of the Death Star, the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction.

                                                                   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWNvdoRnNv8
                                                                         

"Passengers" opens in theaters on December 21. Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt star as Aurora and Jim, two passengers on an intergalactic journey to a new home on another planet when their hibernation pods wake them up...90 years too soon. With only each other as company they are prepared to make the long journey awake together when the ship begins to malfunction and threatens everyone aboard the vessel, asleep and awake.   

                                                                             

"Assassin's Creed" opens in theaters on December 21. Michael Fassbender stars as Callum Lynch who through unique and revolutionary technology gains access to the memories of his ancestor Aguilar, a member of the secret organization know as Assassins.Through walking in his ancestor's shoes he learns the skills and knowledge to take down the present day version of the Templar organization.

                                                                    
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQXxv8vwXhg                                                                           

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" set in the Wizarding World of 1920's New York was number one with $75 million, Marvel's "Doctor Strange" the origin story of The Marvel Comics Master of the Mystic Arts was number two with $17.6 million, and DreamWorks Animation "Trolls" featuring the voice talents Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick was number three with $17.5 million.

                                                                                  

"Kong: Skull Island" is scheduled for theaters March 10, 2017. The producers of Godzilla have re-imagined the classic giant ape King Kong for a brand new generation. In this origin tale, a team of scientists and soldiers travel to the mysterious Skull Island and discover that not only do monsters exists, but the island is home to one that has earned the title of King.   

                                                                                 
                                                                             

"Supergirl" debuts a new episode next week that kicks off "Heroes vs. Aliens", the 4 night crossover event on Monday, November 28. All four shows in the CW Network's DC TV superhero lineup will take part in this event that takes place all week long beginning next Monday with "Supergirl", followed by "The Flash", continuing in "Arrow", and concluding in DC's "Legends of Tomorrow". 


"Justice League Dark" will be available in stores on February 7, 2017. When confronted by a series of paranormal events that defy even their powers, The Justice League decides that they require a different approach to the problem. Batman forms a team of heroes specifically suited to dealing with the supernatural. This second league comprised of mystical heroes accustomed to dealing with dark supernatural forces like the one that now threatens the world.

                                                                               

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Weekend Box Office - Marvel's "Doctor Strange" starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the Master of the Mystic Arts from the Marvel Comics was number one with $43 million, DreamWorks Animation’s"Trolls" the family friendly CG animated movie featuring the voice talents of Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick was number two with $35 million, and "Arrival" the alien first contact drama starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whittaker was number three with $24 million. 

                                                                     

Disney's "Beauty and Beast" opens in theaters on March 17, 2017. The live action version of the now classic animated movie features Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as The Beast. The movie also features Luke Evans as Gaston, Kevin Kline as Maurice, Josh Gad as Lefou, Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts, and Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza.

                                                                        
                                                                         

"Ghost in the Shell" scheduled to open in theaters on March 31, 2017. Based on the internationally acclaimed manga and anime series, the movie stars Scarlett Johansson as The Major a human cyborg hybrid and the leader of the elite special ops task force Section 9. Accustomed to facing the worst criminals and extreme threats, Section 9 is tasked to stop an enemy intent on wiping out the technological advances that made The Major's cyborg body possible.

                                                                             

"Valerian and The City of a Thousand Planets" scheduled to open in theaters July 2017. This movie is based on a classic French graphic novel series "Valérian & Laureline" that served as an inspiration for the "Star Wars" films. A passion project for writer/director Luc Besson who has finally achieved his goal of bringing this unique and epic science fiction saga to life on the big screen.

                                                                                 

"Underworld:Blood Wars" is scheduled to open in theaters on January 6, 2017. Kate Beckinsale returns as Selene the Vampire death dealer, caught between the Lycan clans and the Vampire covens in their eternal war. Selene decides to put an end to the fighting by any means necessary even if means making the ultimate sacrifice. 

                                                                                  

"Supergirl" kicks off the 4-night crossover event that begins Monday, November 28 on The CW. Starting with Supergirl and ending on DC's "Legends of Tomorrow" the epic crossover will break the barrier between worlds and time and space itself as the heroes face an alien threat intent on universal domination.  

                                                                       

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Weekend Box Office - Marvel's "Doctor Strange" starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Marvel's Master of the Mystic Arts was number one was $84.9 million, DreamWorks  Animation’s "Trolls" featuring the voice talents of Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick was number two with $45.6 million, and "Hacksaw Ridge" a true war tale starring Andrew Garfield was number three with $14.7 million.

                                                                             

"Wonder Woman" opens in theaters June 2, 2017. The latest trailer recently released by Warner Bros. Director Patty Jenkins has promised a kick-ass action movie that honors and highlights the history and legacy of this iconic hero, and based on this latest trailer she intends to live up to that promise.  

                                                                         
                                                                     

"Arrival" opens this Friday. Amy Adams stars as a linguistic expert recruited to make contact with an aliens species whose arrival could herald the end of humanity. The movie also stars Jeremy Renner and Forest Whittaker. 

                                                                       

"Life" opens on Memorial Day. The movie is the story of the six member crew of the International Space Station who successfully discovers proof of life beyond Earth. However, the life that they discover turns out to be more intelligent and dangerous than they ever could have imagined.

                                                                       

"The Great Wall" opens in theaters February 17, 2017. The movie features Matt Damon as a warrior and thief who goes to The Great Wall in search a weapon and finds more than he bargained for. An elite group of warriors stationed there are fighting to keep a monstrous force from breaching the wall and overrunning them.

                                                                              

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "Boo! A Madea Halloween" starring Tyler Perry as a the famous franchise character Madea was number one with $17.2 million, "Inferno" starring Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon from the novel of the same name by author Dan Brown was number with $14.8 million, and "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" starring Tom Cruise as the title character was number three with $9.6 million.


                                                                        
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH2BD49sEZI

Marvel's "Doctor Strange" opens this Friday. Magic highlights this latest entry to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Dr, Stephen Strange goes from world renowned surgeon to student of the mystic arts in preparation for defending the world from mystical threats. 

                                                                                     
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilBsF599V5g
                                                                               

"Arrival" opens in theaters on Nov.11. Amy Adams stars as a linguist recruited to communicate with an alien race after spaceships appear across the globe. The worldwide panic and the threat of a looming worldwide conflict make bridging the gap between the aliens and the human race a vital necessity to save the planet.

                                                                             
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFMo3UJ4B4g&t=32s

"Assassin's Creed" opens in theaters Dec 21. Based on the popular video game franchise this upcoming movie stars Michael Fassbender as Callum Lynch, with the use of breakthrough technology experiences the life and memories of his ancestor Aguilar in 15th century Spain. Through Aguilar he learns he is descended from a member of the mysterious secret society of Assassins and learns by embracing the past he can determine his future.

                                                                             
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4haJD6W136c 

"Passengers" opens in theaters on Dec 21. Starring Chis Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence as two passengers on a spacecraft travelling to another planet. Their trip doesn't go as planned when they wake up early from their hibernation pods, 90 years before they reach their scheduled destination with no one else but each other for company.   

                                                                                   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BWWWQzTpNU                                                                                                                  

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "Boo! A Madea Halloween" starring Tyler Perry as his popular franchise character Madea was number one with $28 million, "Jack Reacher: Never Look Back" featuring Tom Cruise as the title character was number two with $22 million, and "Ouija: Origin of Evil" the horror movie based on the popular board game was number three with $14 million.


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

Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2" arrives in theaters May 5, 2017. Peter Quill a.k.a. "Starlord" and company return for another outing as they travel the spaceways in search of adventure. Promising to be chock full of surprises, the sequel to Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" will reveal the mystery of Peter Quill's alien heritage and the team will face brand new threats to the galaxy they have sworn to safeguard.

                                                                       
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WhQcK-Zaok
                                                                     
                                                                       
"Logan" scheduled to open in theaters on March 3,2017. This is the one that we have both waited for and dreaded, Hugh Jackman's swan song as the popular "X-Men" character Wolverine. If the teaser trailer is any indication, this movie promises to take us on an emotional rollercoaster ride looking more like a dramatic movie with action then vice versa. We will have hard time saying goodbye as the actor moves on to other projects. I can hardly imagine them finding anyone capable of filling his shoes and I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way.

                                                                        
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Div0iP65aZo

Marvel's "Dr. Strange" opens in theaters Nov.4, In a few short weeks, The Master of the Mystic Arts joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Trained to safeguard the world from mystical threats that seek to make the world their own. This is the origin story of one of Marvel Comics most iconic and offbeat characters.

                                                                                

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "The Accountant" the thriller starring Ben Affleck as a math savant working for some of the world's most dangerous criminal organizations was number one with $24.7 million, "Kevin Hart: What Now?" the comedian's latest stand-up routine brought to the big screen was number two with $11.98 million, and "The Girl on the Train" starring Emily Blunt based on the bestselling by Paula Hawkins was number three with $11.97 million.


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

"Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" opens in theaters this Friday. Tom Cruise returns as Jack Reacher who comes back to save a friend framed for a crime she didn't commit and targeted by assassins. That is until Reacher shows up to unravel their whole scheme and turn the tables by delivering his particular brand of justice.

                                      
  

"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." is scheduled to open in theaters on December 16. The prequel story in which Jyn Erso leads a small band of rebels to steal the plans for The Empire's ultimate weapon, The Death Star.  

                                                                         
Marvel's "Doctor Strange" opens in theaters November 4. The evolution of Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme, "Doctor Strange" reveals how brilliant neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange was transformed into the master of the mystic arts. 

                                                                        

"Underworld: Blood Wars" opens in theaters January 6, 2017. Kate Beckinsale returns as Selene the Vampire Death Dealer. Hunted by Vampires and Lycans alike she removed herself from the centuries-old war between the two factions. Now a new threat forces her back into the war and she's prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice to finally bring the fighting to an end.

                                                                       

"Resident Evil: The Final Chapter" arrives in theaters January 2017. Returning to Raccoon City where the Umbrella Corporation began the outbreak that has brought the world to ruin. Alice takes the fight to Umbrella in an all or nothing gamble to save the what's left of the world by ending the outbreak, or die trying.  

                                                                        

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "The Girl on the Train" based on the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins was number one with $24.6 million, "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" from director Tim Burton based on the bestselling novel by Ransom Riggs was number two with $15 million, and "Deepwater Horizon" the true story of the oil-rig explosion behind the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history was number three with $11.7 million.

                                                                               

"John Wick: Chapter 2"  will open in theaters on February 10, 2017. Keanu Reeves returns as the legendary hit man who was forced out of retirement.In this latest installment John is called upon to help a friend who is trying to seize control of a secret guild of assassins. Because of blood oath between he and his friend, John is forced to interrupt his retirement once again to take on some of the deadliest assassins in the world.

                                                                       
                                                                     
                                                                          
Marvel's "Iron Fist" will debut on Netflix March 17, 2017. In this series we are introduced to Danny Rand, the sole survivor of a plane crash in that claimed has parents.Danny is rescued by monks from hidden mystical city of K'un-Lun. Raised in secrecy and trained to be a Living Weapon he returns to New York to claim his birthright, the successful company his father founded, and he's ready to fight for it. 

                                                                               

"Power Rangers" opens in theaters March 2017. The movie re-imaging of the long running action/adventure series introduces us to the diverse group of teens who destiny has chosen to save the world from potential annihilation from an alien threat. They must rise to the challenge and embrace their newly acquired powers to face their overwhelming destiny.
  
                                                                           

DC's "Legends of Tomorrow" the new season premieres this Thursday night at 8 pm on the CW. The new season finds the team facing new threats and new challenges as they take on the responsibility of repairing the damage being done to history by time travelling menaces, and preventing catastrophes that will affect the future of the human race. 

                                                                           

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" based on the bestselling book and brought to life by Director Tim Burton was number one with $28.8 million, "Deepwater Horizon" based on the 2010 oil-rig explosion that resulted in the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history was number two with $20.2 million, and "Magnificent Seven" Director Antoine Fuqua's version of the classic western movie was number three with $15.6 million. 

                                                                         
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqtI3cEXM-M

Marvel's "Doctor Strange" opens in theaters on November 4. The newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe gives us the origin story of Marvel's Master of the Mystic Arts. Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Dr. Stephen Strange. The cast includes Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mads Mikkelsen, Benedict Wong, Scott Adkins, with Tilda Swinton as The Ancient One. 
                             
                                                                                             
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"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" opens in theaters this November. Author J.K. Rowling introduces us to the wizarding world of North America in the 1920's. Focusing on Newt Scamander a former Hogwart's student whose trip to New York takes an unexpected turn when some of the creatures held in his magical briefcase escape. Leading to chaos for the city and trouble for the wizard community who want their existence to remain a secret.

                                                                           

"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" will open in theaters in May 2017. Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is being pursued by ghost sailors led by Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem). The only hope for Captain Jack is to find the legendary Trident of Poseidon. Needless to say, he need every bit of his fabled luck at a time when it seems to be in sort supply.

                                                                        

"The Flash" premieres a new season with brand new episodes tonight at 8 pm on the CW with "Arrow" premiering new episodes tomorrow night at 8 pm. Both shows headline the CW Network's DC Superhero lineup and appropriately welcome the newest member of that lineup "Supergirl" in a video entitled "Superhero Fight Club 2.0" 

                                                                       

"Supergirl" begins season two with new episodes beginning next Monday, Oct.10 on the CW. The new season will introduce to the series actor Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent/Superman. The move to the CW and the inclusion of The Man of Steel will lead to much anticipated team ups beginning with Superman and Supergirl, and even bigger and better team ups that span the various DC television series on the network . At least, that's the dream and expectation of all the fans that follow these shows.

                                                                          

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "Magnificent Seven" the action/adventure western starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt was number one with $35 million, "Storks" the family friendly CG animated movie from Warner Bros.Animation was number two with $21.3 million, and "Sully" the based on a true story movie starring Tom Hanks as the title character was number three with $13.8 million.

                                                                               

Marvel's "Luke Cage" will premiere on Netflix with all episodes streaming beginning this Friday. The long-awaited series spinning off of the character's appearance on Marvel's "Jessica Jones", also on the streaming channel. For those following the Marvel series on Netflix look forward to seeing a familiar face or two, not to mention a bunch of Easter Eggs. Since these characters exist in the same shared universe and in some cases the same city and you can expect their lives and stories to overlap. 

                                                                              
                                                                                  

"Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" opens in theaters this Friday. Director Tim Burton brings to life the bestselling novel by author Ransom Riggs. The movie stars Eva Green as the titular Miss Peregrine, also starring Asa Butterfield, Ella Purnell, Allison Janney, Terence Stamp, Rupert Everett,with Judi Dench and Samuel L. Jackson

                                                                                  

"The Flash" begins a new season next Tuesday, Oct.4 on the CW. The season begins with Barry experiencing the aftermath of his tampering with the timestream. Everything thing has changed and Barry will face his biggest challenge yet, the one change he may not want to happen, forgetting that he was ever The Flash. 

                                                                                    

"Arrow" begins a new season next Wednesday, Oct.5 on the CW. Oliver settles into his role as the mayor of Star City while balancing his crime fighting as The Green Arrow. However, with most of Team Arrow having gone their separate ways, he realizes he needs a team to support him, now more than ever. He decides to build a new team recruiting vigilantes who he himself inspired.