Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "X-Men: Apocalypse" the follow-up to the highly successful "X-Men: Days of Future Past" was number one with $65 million, Disney's "Alice Through the Looking Glass" the sequel to Disney's "Alice in Wonderland" was number two with $28.1 million, and  "The Angry Birds Movie"  the animated feature based on the popular video game was number three was $18.7 million.


                                                                       

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows" opens this Friday. The sequel to successful "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", this movie introduces popular TMNT characters Bebop, Rocksteady, Baxter Stockman and Casey Jones to the movie franchise. 
                                                                 
                                                                                 
                                                                                   

"Star Trek: Beyond" produced by J.J. Abrams and directed by Justin Lin. The movie introduces the crew of The Starship Enterprise to a new enemy and new dangers in uncharted space. Kirk and his crew will be pushed to their limits in the face of overwhelming odds and unparalleled danger in this latest adventure.

                                                                        

"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" opens in December. A prelude story that focuses on Rebel Alliance member Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) and the mission to steal the plans for the Imperial Death Star.

                                                                            

DisneyPixar's "Finding Dory" opens June 17. The long awaited sequel to the highly successful "Finding Nemo". Despite suffering from frequent short term memory loss, Dory suddenly remembers her family and with the help of Marlin and Nemo sets out on a quest to reunite with them.
   
                                                                           

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "The Angry Birds Movie" based on the popular video game and featuring the voice talents of Jason Sudekis, Josh Gad, and Danny McBride was number one with $38.1 million, Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War" the Avenger vs. Avenger superhero slugfest was number two with $32.9 million,  Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising" the follow-up to the 2014 comedy "Neighbors" was number three with $21.7 million.


                                                                      
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRmKa7vvct4

"X-Men: Apocalypse" opens this Friday. Director Bryan Singer's follow-up to highly successful "X-Men: Days of Future Past" introduces Apocalypse the immortal god-like mutant intent on destroying all of humanity and recreating the world in his image.

                                                                         

                                  

Disney's "Alice Through the Looking Glass" opens this Friday. The follow-up to the successful "Disney's "Alice in Wonderland" has Alice journeying through the mirror once again to save the Mad Hatter and all her friends in Wonderland. Mia Wasikowska returns as Alice and her fellow original cast members also return for the sequel including the late Alan Richman,who provided the voice of the Blue Caterpillar/Blue Butterfly before his untimely death. This movie introduces Sacha Baron Cohen as Time, the half-human, half-clock being who threatens the existence of Wonderland.

                                                                            

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2" opens in theaters on June 3. The follow-up to the 2014 hit movie "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", based on the characters created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. The new movie introduces live action versions of fan favorite characters Casey Jones, Bebop, Rocksteady, and mad scientist Baxter Stockman.

                                                                          

Disney's "Beauty and The Beast" is scheduled to open in theaters on March 17, 2017. Disney recently released the first teaser trailer for this live action version of the beloved Disney animated movie. The live-action movie will star Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as The Beast.

                                                                               

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Weekend Box Office - Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War" the conflict that pit Avenger against Avenger was number one with  $72.6 million, Disney's "The Jungle Book" the live action update of the classic Disney animated movie came in at number two with $17.1 million, "Money Monster" the drama starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts debuted at number three with $14.7 million.


                                         
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjDjlGrIPp0

"Warcraft", based on the online role-playing game from Blizzard Entertainment, will arrive in theaters on June 10. An epic fantasy movie that features all elements of the popular online game; This could be the start of a new movie franchise. Directed by Duncan Jones and starring Travis Fimmel, Toby Kebbell, Paula Patton, and Ben Foster just to name a few. 

                                                                     
                             
                               
Disney's "Alice Through the Looking Glass" opens in theaters on May 27.The sequel to Disney's "Alice in Wonderland" features Alice's return to Wonderland to save The Mad Hatter and perhaps, all of Wonderland before time runs out. 

                                                                         

"X-Men: Apocalypse" opens in theaters on May 27. The latest saga in the ongoing X-Men movie franchise picks up after "X-Men: Days of Future Past". The world faces a threat from the immortal god-like mutant Apocalypse, who is intent on living up to his name and wiping out mankind. Unless the X-Men can find a way to stop the most powerful mutant in the world and his Four Horseman of the Apocalypse.   

                                                                           
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-godnnGZ4Zc                             

"Assassin's Creed" based on the popular video game, opens in theaters on December 21. The movie stars Michael Fassbender as Callum Lynch who experiences his ancestor Aguilar's memories through use of advanced technology. He discovers he is descended from The Assassins, a mysterious secret society, and through his ancestor's memories he acquires the knowledge and skills of The Assassins. 

                                                                        

"Batman:The Killing Joke" is the upcoming DC Animated movie based on the popular graphic novel by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. This will be a very faithful adaptation of that groundbreaking story since this is the first DC Animated feature to earn an R rating, especially when you consider that "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns" and "Justice League: Gods and Monsters" pulled no punches and were both PG-13. I would strongly advise that if you haven't already read the graphic novel that you sit down and read it. You owe it to yourself to prepare for what will be a very dark and disturbing animated movie experience. 

                                                                      

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Weekend Box Office - Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War" the conflict that pits Avenger against Avenger was number one with $179.1 million, Disney's "The Jungle Book" the live action version of the Disney animated classic was number two with $24.4 million, and "Mother's Day" the holiday themed movie starring Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Julia Roberts, and Jason Sudeikis debuted at number three with $11 million 

                                                                              

Disney's "Alice Through the Looking Glass" the sequel to Disney's "Alice in Wonderland" opens in theaters May 27. Alice returns to help save her friend The Mad Hatter and the rest of Wonderland from the machinations of The Red Queen and half-human half-clock known as Time.

                                                                               
                                                                               

"X-Men: Apocalypse" opens on May 27th. This movie is the follow-up to highly successful "X-Men: Days of Future Past" which marked director Bryan Singer's return to the franchise. Apocalypse, an immortal and possibly the first mutant that ever existed, intends to destroy mankind in order to create a world of mutants ruled over by him.

                                                                                  

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows" opens in theaters on June 3. The sequel to "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" introduces popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters Casey Jones (Stephen Amell), Bebop (Gary Anthony Williams), Rocksteady (Stephen Farrelly aka "Shamus" of the WWE), and mad scientist Baxter Stockman (Tyler Perry) from the cartoons to this live action movie franchise. 

                                                                          

"Deadpool" the hit movie starring Ryan Reynolds as Marvel's mutant merc with a mouth is available today on Blu-ray/DVD. The action-packed no holds barred story of how mouthy mercenary Wade Wilson was turned into a superhuman assassin with an attitude. A very faithful adaptation of the highly popular Marvel Comics character. 

                                                                          

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Weekend Box Office -  Disney's "The Jungle Book" the live action version of the Disney animated classic movie was number one with $43.7 million, "The Huntsman: Winter's War" the prequel to "Snow White and The Huntsman" was number two with $9.6 million, and "Keanu" the movie starring the popular comedy duo Key and Peele was number three with $9.4 million 

                                                                                

Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War" opens this Friday. Anthony and Joe Russo's follow-up to their highly successful "Captain America: The Winter Soldier".This time around they adapt the popular Civil War story line from the comics for the big screen. The conflict of ideals that results in Avenger vs. Avenger divides the team behind either Captain America or Iron Man. 

                                                                                    
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9fS-0xG170                                                                          
                                                                                 
    
Disney's "Alice Through the Looking Glass" opens in theaters on May 27. The movie continues the adventures of Alice (Mia Wasikowska) as she journeys back through the looking glass to save her friend The Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) and all of Wonderland from the half man, half clock Time (Sacha Baron Cohen).

                                                                                   

"Jason Bourne" opens in theaters on July 29. Matt Damon returns to the role that made him a bona fide action hero and launched the franchise. Now in full possession of his once lost memories Bourne wants to get to the bottom of the reason he was recruited and turned into a covert assassin.

                                                                                    

"Batman: The Killing Joke" is the DC animated adaptation of the popular graphic novel by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. Actors Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, and Tara Strong return to voice their "Batman: The Animated Series" characters. This the pivotal story that established the dynamic between Batman and his nemesis The Joker.