Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Weekend Box Office - "Paranormal Activity 4" was number one with $30.2 million, "Argo" was number two with $16.2 million, and at number three with $13.5 million the animated comedy "Hotel Transylvania".
 
 
 
                                                          
 
 
 
 
On last week's "Attack of the Show" one of the hosts Sara Underwood appealed to fans to go to the "Iron 3" site and like it to unlock the teaser trailer. Mission Accomplished! The teaser dropped on Sunday. Walt Disney Studios released a new poster to coincide with the release of the first trailer.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                           
 
 
    The CW has announced their highly rated show "Arrow" has been picked up for a full season.DC Comics posted congratulations for the cast and crew on their official Facebook page.
 
 
 
                                                         
                                                                         
                                                                           
 
 
Friday night, October 26 will see the premiere of "Mockingbird Lane", an updated version of sixties classic TV series "The Munsters". NBC will actually be airing the show as a Halloween special and a lead in to "Grimm". The show directed by Bryan Singer (X-men",Superman Returns") features a cast that includes Jerry O'Connell as Herman Munster, Portia de Rossi as Lily Munster, Eddie Izzard as Grandpa, Charity Wakefield as Marilyn, and Mason Cook as Eddie Munster.
 
 
 
 
                                                              
 

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Weekend Box Office - "Taken 2" was number one with $22.5 million, "Argo" was number two with $20.1 million, and "Sinister" debuted at number three with $18.2 million.
 
 
                                                                     
                                                                           
 
 
 
    Marvel has released the first trailer for "Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United". The animated movie teams the two powerhouse heroes against the powerful energy villain Zzzax. Zzzax uses his power to take control of the armored Mandoids and a few of the Iron Man's different suits of armor to attack the heroes. Check out the trailer.
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                                
 
 
 
   Madhouse the anime studio that brought us anime versions of "X-men", "Wolverine", "Blade", and "Iron Man" has done it again. "Iron Man: Rise of the Technovore" revists the anime "Iron Man" and adding a cast of characters that include "War Machine", "Black Widow", "Hawkeye", "Nick Fury", and "The Punisher". No plot info yet,so check out the cool trailer and see if that doesn't get you excited to see this anime movie.
 

 
 
 

                                                                              
 
 
 
                                                                     
 
 
 
                                                                                
 
 
  
    The upcoming animated movie "LEGO Batman: The Movie - DC Superheroes Unite" due for release on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital dowload in early 2013. Check out the the hilarious trailer.
 
 
 
 
                                                                       
 
 
 
 
   After the impressive series debut, the most watched on the CW in the past three years, the new series "Arrow" unveiled an extended preview trailer at New York Comic Con that revealed what's in store for upcoming episodes. Brace yourself it's a doozy.
 
 
                                                                                    
 
                                                                            
 
 
 
    The release of "SKYFALL" the latest installment of the Bond franchise and it promises to to be an instant classic. Check out the trailer which is one of many newly released trailers for the upcoming movie, this one is aptly titled "Bond is Back".
 
 
 
                                                                                

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Weekend Box Office - "Taken 2" blasted its way to number one with $43.0 million, "Hotel Transylvania" was number two with $27.1 million, and at number three with $14.6 million was the musical comedy "Pitch Perfect".
 
 
 
                                                                 
 
 
 
 
Tomorrow night on "Arrow" premieres on the CW. The pilot episodes reveals how spoiled rich playboy Oliver Queen survives a shipwreck and is transformed into a crimefighting vigilante.
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                          
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                              
 
 
 
 
 
Marvel Entertainment has a direct -to-DVD animated movie planned for April 23. According to Entertainment Weekly, "Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United" has the two heroes going up the energy monster Zzzax. The main characters are voiced by Adrian Pasdar as Iron Man, Fred Tatasciore as The Hulk, and Dee Bradley Baker as Zzzax. Adrian Pasdar and Fred Tatasciore have both voiced their characters before.
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                    
 
 
 
 
New on DVD/Bluray "Prometheus" the Ridley Scott "Alien" prequel. Opinions on this movie vary and people either love it or hate it. However, based on reliable information if you saw the movie and felt that it didn't make sense, the deleted scenes will make things clearer.
 
 
 
                                                                      
 
 
 
 

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Weekend Box Office - "Hotel Transylvania" took the number one spot making $43.0 million in its opening weekend, "Looper" was number two with $21.2 million, and "End of Watch" held on at number three with $8.0 million.
 
 
 
                                                                                
 
 
 
   The latest poster for "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" was released and it shows the three stars running headlong towards destiny. The final installment releases on Nov.16, 2012.
 
 
 

                                                                      
 
 
   The first trailer for "The Lone Ranger" has been released and the movie told from the perspective of Tonto (Johnny Depp) recounts how Texas Ranger John Reid (Armie Hammer) became The Lone Ranger. The movie directed by Gore Verbinski ("Pirates of the Caribbean") will be released on July 3, 2013.
 
 
 
                                                                    
 
 
The first trailer for the new Bruce Willis movie "A Good Day to Die Hard" debuted and John McClane is back and more intense than ever. I'm already sold. Check it out.
 
 
 
                                                                            

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Weekend Box Office - "The House at the End of the Street" was number one with $13.0 million, "End of Watch" was number two by virtue of making just a fraction less than the same $13.0 million as the number one movie, and at number three with $12.7 million was Clint Eastwood's new movie "Trouble with the Curve".
 
 
 
 
                                                                          
 
 
  The web almost literally caught fire after Marvel released the first official image of Hugh Jackman from "The Wolverine". He looks even more chiseled than in previous movies. Looking forward to seeing him fight The Silver Samurai and hopefully, since he is in Japan, the ninjas of The Hand.
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                                     
 
 
 
 
The animated adaptation of one of the most celebrated graphic novels of all time 'Batman: The Dark Knight Returns" debuts today on DVD/Bluray. I could say all sorts of great things about book the graphic novel and the animated movie, but it's much better just to let the trailer spaek for itself.
 
 
 
                                                                            
                                                              
 
 
Marvel's The Avengers debuted today on DVD/Bluray. Loads of special features and deleted scenes. Buy it. 'Nuff said.
 
 
 
 
                                                                            
 
 
 
  The Dreamworks animated movie "Rise of the Guardians" is scheduled for release on November 21 and I'm quite looking forward to seeing it. The trailer gives you an exciting look at what you're in store for.     
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                                                      
 
 
 
     The Fall Season finale of "Doctor Who" airs this Saturday and we bid a fond farewell to beloved companions Amy and Rory, affectionally known as The Ponds ( ironically Rory's last name is Williams, but the Doctor refers to him as Mr. Pond. Gonna miss that.). The season just started and it's over after only five episodes, but that's the British for you. I could almost weep. Wink,wink. The season finale is entitled "The Angels Take Manhattan" and features of course, The Weeping Angels. By the way, did I mention that the episode also features Alex Kingston as their grown up daughter River Song, The Doctor's wife.
 
 
 
 
                                                                                

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Weekend Box Office - "Resident Evil: Retribution" was number one taking in $21.1 million, "Finding Nemo 3D", took second place bringing in $17.5 million, and "The Possession" was number three with $5.7 million.
 
 
 
                                                                     
 
 
 
   Pics of the new Robocop made the internet and came under a lot of criticism. Lots of fans were not thrilled by what they saw. I'm going to hold off on passing judgement until I see him in action. The movie's release is scheduled for August 9, 2013. Here's a look at what caused all the commotion.
 
 
 
 
 

                                               
 
 
 
 
    New on DVD/Bluray is "Cabin in the Woods" directed by Drew Goddard, who also wrote it with Joss Whedon of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Avengers" fame. Loved by both horror movie fans and critics alike this movie is worth a look.
 
 
 
 
                                                                            
 
 
 
    "Hotel Transylvania" appears to be in same class of animated movie as "Monsters vs. Aliens" which was hilarious and just great fun. Check out the trailer and enjoy Adam Sandler as the voice of Dracula.
 
 
 
                                     
 
 
                                                                            
 
              
 
 
 
 
 

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Weekend Box Office - "The Possession" was number one with $21.1 million, "Lawless" came in number two with $12.9 million, and "The Expendables 2" took the number three spot with $11.5 million.
 
 
                                                                 
 
                                                                     
 
 
 
    J.J. Abrams "Star Trek" sequel due on May 17, 2013 will be entitled "Star Trek Into Darkness". It is reported the entire cast will return to crew The Starship Enterprise on their next perilous voyage.
 
 
 
                                                                                  
 
 
 
 
 
The latest DC Universe animated movie "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns", Part 1, arrives on Sept. 25 on DVD/Bluray. This animated version of the Eisner Award winning graphic novel by comic book writer and artist Frank Miller will be a faithful two-part adaptation.
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                               
 
 
 
 
Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles debuts on the network Saturday, Sept. 25 with a one-hour premiere at 11a.m.(ET/PT). The new show will use CG animated show.
 
 
 
 
                                                                           
                                                                                
 
 
The new sci-fi action film "Looper" starring Joseph Gordon Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt, and Jeff Daniels opens Sept. 28