Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" the blockbuster history making big screen meeting of Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman was number one with $166 million, Disney's "Zootopia" the family friendly animated film featuring the voices of Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman was number two with $24 million, and "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2" the sequel to the 2002 movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" debuted at number three with $17.8 million. 

                                                                               

"The Huntsman: Winter's War" the prequel to "Snow White and The Huntsman" opens in theaters on April 22. The movie that reveals the story of The Huntsman before he met Snow White is also the story of the rivalry between Ravenna (Charlize Theron) and her sister Freya (Emily Blunt). 

                                                                                                           
                                                     
                                                                                       
Disney's "The Jungle Book" the live action version of the Disney animated classic opens on April 15. Based on the characters created by author Rudyard Kipling, the story of Mowgli has been brought to the screen in many versions, but the Disney animated version is perhaps the most beloved. 

                                                                                                             

"The Flash" the runaway hit CW network show airs a new episode tonight. The Flash travels into the past for answers and  is pursued by a creature his journey into his past unintentionally unleashed. This action packed high octane show continues to take us to the next level.

                                                                                                              

"Arrow" the CW Network hit show takes it up a notch with a new episode tomorrow. A deadly villain from "The Flash", Brie Larvin aka "The Bug-Eyed Bandit" invades Palmer Tech and takes Felicity Smoak, Donna Smoak, and Thea Queen hostage.

                                                                                                              

DC's "Legends of Tomorrow" the hit new show that spins off of "Arrow" and "the Flash" airs a new episode on Thursday. The episode entitled "Left Behind" picks up after three members of the team are stranded in 1958 following an attack by the temporal mercenary Chronus. Ray Palmer, Sarah Lance, and Kendra Saunders have to adjust to life in the late fifties and hope that their friends return for them.

                                                                                       

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Weekend Box Office. Disney's "Zootopia" the animated family friendly film featuring the voices of Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman was number one with $37.1 million, "The Divergent Series: Allegiant" starring Shailene Woodley and an all-star cast was number two with $29 million, and "Miracles From Heaven" based on the incredible true story of the Beam family starring Jennifer Garner and Martin Henderson debuted at number three with $14.8 million.

                                                                              

"Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" opens in theaters this Friday. The wait is almost over for this highly anticipated big screen superhero slugfest. For the first time ever The Dark Knight, The Man of Steel, and The Amazing Amazon will share the silver screen. This is an event that the fandom has always dreamed of.

                                                                                  
                  

Marvel's "Daredevil" is now streaming both Season One and the recently released Season Two of this awesome and kick-ass Netflix series. This is the version of the character that we only dared imagine. The inclusion of The Punisher and Elektra has only served to make this series even more jaw-dropping,exciting work of art. Kudos to all involved, this show completely rocks! I highly recommend it. 

                                                                                   

Disney's "The Jungle Book" will open in theaters on April 15, less than a month from now. Every trailer or TV spot that Disney releases only serves to increase my anticipation for this live action movie adaptation of the classic Disney animated feature. While both versions are based on the classic book by Rudyard Kipling,this version appears to be a bit edgier and closer to the Kipling book based on the trailers.

                                                                                 

"X-Men: Apocalypse" opens in theaters May 27. This movie that follows up on the events of "X-Men: Days of Future Past" and introduces their latest adversary, Apocalypse. Believed to be the first mutant and worshiped as a god for his power and immortality, Apocalypse intends to live up to his name and bring an end to human civilization.

                                                                                                                                    

"The Legend of Tarzan" scheduled for release July 1 is the latest adaptation of the character created by author Edgar Rice Burroughs. This version starring Alexander Skarsgard as Tarzan and Margot Robbie as Jane is probably closer to the Burroughs books than previous versions. The movie also stars Samuel L. Jackson, Djimon Hounsou, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent, and Cristoph Waltz.

                                                                                    

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Weekend Box Office - Disney's "Zootopia" family friendly animated feature featuring the voices of Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman was number one with $51.3 million, "10 Cloverfield Lane" the suspense thriller starring John Goodman and Mary Elizabeth Winstead was number two with $24.7 million, and "Deadpool" Marvel's madcap mutant "merc with a mouth" starring Ryan Reynolds held on at number three with $10.9 million.

                                                                                

Marvel's "Daredevil" Season 2 premieres this Friday with all episodes streaming on Netflix. Prepare yourself to eye guzzle this exceptional adaptation of Marvel's "man without fear". This season is easily expected to outshine the first season which is saying quite a lot. The upcoming season's addition of The Punisher and Elektra makes that outcome seems highly possible. Throw into this mix the mystic order of ninja-like assassins know as The Hand and a more action packed, high stakes new season is almost guaranteed.      

                                                                           
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"The Divergant Series: Allegiant" opens in theaters this Friday. The latest installment in "The Divergent Series" expands to outside the walled city of Chicago and turns everything upside down. Tris (Shailene Woodley) who is Divergent and is considered a threat to their society, becomes the one hope of saving them all.

                                                                                    

Marvel's "Captain America Civil War" opens in theaters on May 6. The latest trailer released by Marvel Entertainment has raised anticipation to a fever pitch. We are treated to a really significant first look at Spider-Man making his first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As you can imagine, or witnessed the entirety of fandom went completely bananas, myself included. 

                                                                                       

"Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" opens in theaters this month, on March 25. The movie event of that kicks off the summer movie season somewhat early is a clash between two comic book titans, and the introduction of yet another to movie audiences. For the first time ever, Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman will share the silver screen. This is cinematic history in the making.

                                                                                    

"Ghostbusters" opens in theaters on July15. This movie reboot which happens to reference and pay homage to the original movie in the trailer and with a plethora of Easter eggs may become one of the success stories of the summer. When originally announced the idea of an all female "Ghostbusters" reboot caused instant fan outrage across the internet. However, that tide has turned around since the reveal of the director, the cast, the first images, and now this first look trailer.   

                                                                                     

"Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" is the new movie from director Tim Burton based on the worldwide bestselling book of the same name. Scheduled to open in theaters on September 30, the movie stars Eva Green as Miss Peregrine and features an all-star cast including Asa Butterworth, Samuel L. Jackson, Judi Dench, Kim Dickens, Allison Janney, Chris O'Dowd, Rupert Everett, and Terence Stamp. 

                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                     

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Weekend Box Office -  Disney's "Zootopia" the animated comedy adventure featuring the voices of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, and Idris Elba was number one with $75 million, "London Has Fallen" the action-packed sequel to "Olympus Has Fallen" starring Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, and Morgan Freeman was number two with $12.6 million, and "Deadpool" the runaway hit movie featuring Mavel's mutant "merc with a mouth" held on at number three with $16.7 million.

                                                                               

"The Divergent Series: Allegiant" opens on March 18. The third installment in the "The Divergent Series" finds Tris (Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James) seeking a solution to their conflict outside the walls of their city, but in their search for answers the find that their city is in more danger than they could have ever imagined. 

                                                                                                            
                                                                               

"10 Cloverfield Lane" which is essentially a sequel to the movie "Cloverfield". The movie which opens on Friday stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Goodman and goes out of its way to be mysterious and only hints of the unseen and unconfirmed danger. 

                                                                                 

"Batman v.Superman: Dawn of Justice" opens on March 25. The movie that will kick off the movie franchise featuring the heroes and villains of the DC Universe. While this movie spotlights the obvious differences between the two main characters, it also sets the groundwork by establishing DC's Trinity with the introduction of Wonder Woman and setting them against a common enemy. 

                                                                                 

Disney's "Jungle Book" opens in theaters on April 15. The movie is a live action version of one of the most beloved Disney animated movies. One of the many Disney movies we will see open this year, it is hard to imagine Disney not having a successful year at the movies. That is, as long as their movies look as amazing as this one does.

                                                                                      

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "Deadpool" Marvel's mutant "merc with a mouth" starring Ryan Reynolds was number one for the third week in a row with $31.5 million, "Gods of Egypt" the adventure fantasy starring Gerard Butler and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau was number two with $14 million,and DreamWorks Animation "Kung Fu Panda 3" featuring the voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Bryan Cranston, and Dustin Hoffman was number three with $9 million.

                                                                              

Disney's "Zootopia" opens in theaters this Friday. The latest animated feature from Walt Disney Studios about Officer Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) the first bunny on the police force in the city of Zootopia. Determined to prove herself, she partners up with Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), a fast-talking, scam artist fox. Like most of the best Disney animated movies, this is fun and humor for all ages based on the teaser that was highlighted during showings of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens". The trailer gives us a better look at this new animated world.

                                                                                     
                                                              

             
"London Has Fallen" the sequel to "Olympus Has Fallen". Gerard Butler reprises his role as Mike Banning the head secret service agent assigned to protect The President played Aaron Eckhart. When terrorist attack and kill some the world's most powerful leaders attending a funeral for a deceased British Prime Minister. The only hope left for the world is The President of the United States and his relentless protector, who'll stop at nothing to take down the terrorists and keep his boss safe.

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Marvel's"Daredevil" Season 2 premieres March 18 on Netflix. A new trailer for the series dropped last week entitled "Daredevil Season 2 Part 2" which focuses on the skilled ninja assassin Elektra. Fans of the comic know her as Matt's lady love from college who was also trained by his martial arts mentor, Stick. Along with Elektra we get also The Hand, the mystical order of ninja assassins who were hinted at in Season 1.

                                                                                       

The Divergent Series: Allegiant" the latest installment of "The Divergent Series" Tris (Shailene Woodley) and Four (Theo James) brave the world beyond their walled off city to find the answers they need to end the battle and bring peace to their city, and perhaps the world.