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.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGwc80UXYmQ
                                                                   
 
 "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.

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

"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.


                                                                              
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDcv9Pw9_ro

"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.


                                                                                
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFxN2oDKk0                         
                                                                               

"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.

                                                                                    
                                                                              

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Weekend Box Office: Disney's "Dumbo" director Tim Burton's live-action adaption of the Disney animated classic was number one with $45 million; "Us" the bone-chilling horror movie from writer-director Jordan Peele was number two with $33.6 million, and Marvel Studios "Captain Marvel" starring Brie Larson as the cosmic-powered addition to Marvel Cinematic Universe was number three with $20 million.

                                                                               

"SHAZAM!" is scheduled to open in theaters this Friday. Starring Asher Angel as Billy Batson and Zachary Levi as his adult alter ego SHAZAM. Orphaned foster kid Billy Batson has an unexpected encounter with the Wizard Shazam that transforms the 14-year-old into an adult with superhuman powers. What starts out as fun and games become serious business when an actual supervillain with similar powers and abilities as he does shows up. Billy realizes will have to actually step in order to save the day.

                                                                                 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uilJZZ_iVwY                                                                                                  
      
"The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 2" premieres Friday, April 5 exclusively on Netflix with all episodes available for streaming. Kiernan Shipka returns as the half-mortal teenage witch Sabrina Spellman who struggles to find a balance between her place in the world of mortals and her darker side now that she has signed the Book of the Beast. Her new challenges include deciding between her mortal love Harvey Kinkle or the handsome warlock Nicholas Scratch. With new supernatural threats to her mortal and non-mortal friends alike, as well as her family, the biggest challenge Sabrina will face is not giving in to the powerful lure of her own inner darkness. 

                                                                               

Marvel's "Cloak & Dagger" begins Season Two with a two-hour premiere on Freeform Thursday, April 4 and available the following day on Hulu. Tyrone and Tandy parted company after having successfully saved New Orleans from a catastrophe brought on from the by the Roxxon's attempt to tap a mysterious energy source. The same energy source which their powers were derived from after a similar attempt caused an explosion on an oil platform off the coast of New Orleans. Linked by fate, reunited by destiny the two don't remain apart for long, especially with new dangers to face and a new evil rising to threaten the city once again.

                                                                              

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Weekend Box Office. "Us" the spine-tingling horror film from writer/producer/director Jordan Peele was number one with $70 million; Marvel Studios "Captain Marvel" starring Brie Larson as the cosmic-powered superhero making her dramatic debut into the MCU was number two with $35 million; and  "Wonder Park" the family-friendly animated amusement park adventure was number three with $9 million.

                                                                                  

Disney's "Dumbo" is scheduled to open in theaters this Friday. Director Tim Burton adapts the Disney animated classic into a live-action movie where differences are celebrated, family is cherished, and dreams take flight. Starring Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny Devito, Eva Green, Finley Hobbins, and Nico Parker.

                                                                                  
                                                                               

"John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum" is scheduled to open in theaters on May 17. Keanu Reeves returns as the former hitman brought out of retirement after a senseless act of violence. Following the climactic events of "John Wick: Chapter 2" he is on the run and being hunted by every hitman intent on claiming the bounty out on him and hoping to make their reputation by taking down the infamous "Boogeyman". 

                                                                                      

"Stranger Things 3" is scheduled to debut Friday, July 4 on Netflix with all episodes available for streaming. We return to Hawkins at the end of summer just as the group of friends who headed off the near invasion from the Upside Down prepares for their next adventure, middle school. They are now faced with the challenge new and mystifying horrors that threaten the safety of their sleepy little town and its people.

                                                                                     

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Weekend Box Office -  Marvel Studios "Captain Marvel" starring Brie Larson in the title role is the newest addition to the MCU was number one with $69.3 million; "Wonder Park" the family-friendly animated about a fantasy amusement park was number two with $16 million, and "Five Feet Apart" the teen romance starring Haley Lu Richardson and Cole Sprouse  was number three with $13 million.

                                                                               

Marvel Studios "Avengers: Endgame" is scheduled to open in theaters on April 26. The highly anticipated follow-up to the action-packed, gut-wrenching hit movie "Avengers: Infinity War" is slightly over a month away. Kevin Feige, the head of Marvel Studios, has stated this epic that will usher in Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and has also indicated that only the first 15 to 20 minutes of the movie has shown up in the trailers. Strap yourselves in this is going to be one wild ride, I can only imagine what's yet come.

                                                                                 
                                                                     
      
"Godzilla: King of the Monsters" is scheduled to open in theaters on May 31. When a battery of god-sized monsters emerge and begin battling each other for supremacy the crypto-zoological organization Monarch must find a way to bring control to the chaos by teaming with Godzilla as he battles Mothra, Rodan, and the ultimate threat of the three-headed Ghidorah. Winner takes all with the fate of mankind in the balance.

                                                                                

"Batman vs. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" is scheduled to be available for download Digital HD starting May 14 and available on Bluray/DVD on June 4. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Nickelodeon, and DC this all-new feature-length animated movie features the unlikely team-up between the Dark Knight and the Heroes in a Half-shell. When The Shredder comes to Gotham City to join forces with Ra's al Ghul in a scheme to bring about Gotham's destruction Batman and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles unite to put a stop to their plans and save the city.

                                                                            

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Weekend Box Office: Marvel Studios "Captain Marvel" starring Brie Larson in the title role as one of the most powerful superheroes in the MCU was number one with $153 million; " How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" the final adventure in this animated movie franchise featuring Hiccup the Viking and his Night Fury dragon Toothless number two with $14.7 million; and " A Madea Family Funeral" fromTyler Perry producer, director, and star in the final movie of the Madea film franchise was number three with $12 million.

                                                                                 

Disney's "Dumbo" is scheduled to open on March 29. Director Tim Burton brings the beloved Disney animated character to life in the latest live-action version of a classic Disney animated movie. Starring Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny Devito, Eva Green, Finley Hobbins, and Nico Parker.

                                                                     
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOJ9YhY9v0Q   
                                                                   
         
"SHAZAM" is scheduled to open in theaters on April 5. A fateful encounter with the wizard Shazam changes the life orphaned foster kid Billy Batson beyond his imagination. With the utterance of a single word, the ordinary 15-year-old boy is magically transformed into a superpowered adult. However, being a grown-up is not what it is cracked up to be when a bona fide villain with similar powers Billy comes face to face with the responsibility comes with being a grown-up and a superhero.

                                                                               

"Hellboy" is scheduled to open in theaters on April 12. David Harbour stars in the title role based on the popular graphic novel series by writer and artist Mike Mignola. When a 15-century witch intends to unleash Hell on Earth it's up to Hellboy to stop her. Also starring Milla Jovovich, Ian McShane, Sasha Lane, Penelope Mitchell, and Daniel Dae Kim.

                                                                              

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Weekend Box Office: "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" the final film in the franchise featuring Hiccup the Viking and Toothless his Night Fury dragon was number one with $30 million, Tyler Perry's "A Madea Family Funeral" the farewell movie in the Madea film franchise was number two with $27 million, and "Alita: Battle Angel" the sci-fi anime based action movie from producer James Cameron and director Robert Rodriguez was number three with $7 million.

                                                                               

Marvel Studios "Captain Marvel" is scheduled to open in theaters this Friday. Brie Larson stars as the cosmic superhero that will change the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Crash landing on Earth while pursuing the alien shape-shifting Skrulls, the Kree Warrior Captain Marvel begins having memories of the life she once had on Earth. She soon realizes she must save the planet she once called home from becoming the beachhead in an intergalactic war between The Skrulls and her former allies, The Kree.

                                                                                  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u33gH7tEwHs                                       


SHAZAM! is scheduled to open in theaters on April 5. An encounter with the wizard Shazam irrevocably changes 15-year-old orphan Billy Batson's life. With the utterance of the wizard's name, the teenage orphan is transformed into a superpowered adult enabling Billy to live by his own rules. However, fun and games soon take a backseat when a madman with similar powers shows up looking for trouble.

                                                                                  

"Hellboy" is scheduled to open in theaters on April 15. David Harbour stars as  Hellboy in this update of the original movie franchise. Based on the graphic novels by Mike Mignola, Hellboy fights the forces of the supernatural to protect mankind from the spread of evil.  When a 5th-century sorceress bent on revenge seeks to bring chaos and destruction to the world it's up to Hellboy to stop her. Also starring Milla Jovovich, Ian McShane, Sasha Lane, Penelope Mitchell, and Daniel Dae Kim.

                                                                                

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Weekend Box Office: "How to Train Your Dragon 2: The Hidden World" the CG animated family-friendly final entry in the franchise was number one with $55.5 million; "Alita: Battle Angel" the sci-fi action movie from producer James Cameron and director Robert Rodriguez based on the popular anime and manga character was number two with $12 million; and "The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part" the animated sequel movie featuring  Chris Pratt and Elizabeth Banks reprising their voice roles was number three with $10 million.


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

Disney's "Frozen 2" is scheduled to open in theaters on Nov.22. The sequel to the highly successful Disney animated feature "Frozen". From producer Pete Del Vecho and directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck and featuring the voices of Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Johnathan Groff, and Josh Gad.

                                                                              
                                                                         
                                                                             
Marvel Studios "Captain Marvel" is scheduled to open in theaters on March 8. Brie Larson stars as Captain Carol Danvers a.k.a. Captain Marvel in latest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This is the origin story of one of the powerhouses of the MCU that takes place in the early 1990s. The introduction of the character that will be a gamechanger heading into the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

                                                                                

Marvel's "Cloak and Dagger" returns for Season 2 Thursday, April 4 on Freeform. Tandy and Tyrone are back. Despite successfully saving New Orleans by averting a disaster from the Roxxon corporation unsafely tapping into a primal energy source. However, all is not well and they must face a new evil that rises to threaten the city and their loved ones who live there.

                                                                             
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R2GsNa5b7g

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Weekend Box Office: "Alita: Battle Angel" the anime-inspired sci-fi action movie from producer James Cameron and director Robert Rodriguez was number one with $27.8 million, "The LEGO movie 2: The Second Part" the family-friendly sequel movie featuring Chris Pratt and Elizabeth Banks reprising their voice roles was number two with $21.2 million, and "Isn't it Romantic" the comedic poke romantic comedies starring Rebel Wilson debuted at number three with $14.2 million.

                                                                                

"How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" is scheduled to open in theaters this Friday. DreamWorks Animation presents the latest animated film in the franchise that began with the 2010 movie "How to Train Your Dragon". The latest chapter reveals the destinies of Hiccup and Toothless and the village of Berk. 

                                                                                    
                                                                             

"The Curse of La Llorona" is scheduled to open in theaters on April 19. The horror movie based on the terrifying Mexican legend, La Llorona -- The Weeping Woman. When she was alive she drowned her children in a fit of jealous rage and then threw herself in the river to drown while weeping in pain at what she had done. Stuck between Heaven and Hell her tears are eternal as she stalks the night seeking to replace her murdered children and bringing terror to all who hear her cries. 

                                                                                  
                    
Disney*Pixar's "Toy Story 4" is scheduled to open in theaters on June 21. The toys find their routine turned on its ear with the introduction of a reluctant toy, Forky. While on a road trip adventure, Woody realizes that the world is a big place for a toy. The latest "Toy Story" movie reunites us with our favorite toys providing a fun-filled adventure for kids of all ages.