Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Weekend Box Office - "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt.2" was number one for the second week in a row with $43 million, the latest installment of the James Bond franchise, "Skyfall" came in a strong second with $36 million, and "Lincoln" was number three bringing in $25 million and creating a major Oscar buzz for star Daniel Day Lewis. Two new movie opened at fourth and fifth that deserve mention, based on a popular children's book series "Rise of the Guardians" the new animated movie opened with $24 million and "Life of Pi" from Director Ang Lee and based on the book of the same name opened with $22 million.
 
 
                                     
                                                                   
 
 
 
   Director Bryan Singer took to Twitter and revealed that Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellan will be reprising their roles as Professor Xavier and Magneto in "X-Men: Days of Future Past". James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, and Nicholas Hoult from "X-Men: First Class" will also be reprising their roles. Sounds promising.
 
 
 
 
                                                                          
 
 
 
  The Syfy 20th Anniversary Special will air on Monday Dec.10 at 9pm. Narrated by Dean Cain, the two-hour special will feature actors,directors, and producers from Syfy shows like Alphas, Battlestar Galactica, Being Human, Caprica, Defiance, Eureka, Farscape,Haven, Lost Girl, Sanctuary, Stargate: SG1, and Warehouse 13.
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                           
 
 
 
   One of the most kickass animated shows ever to air on Cartoon Network returns to Toonami. Naruto will begin airing Saturday Dec.1st from the beginning and completely uncut. If you've never seen this animated show you had better set your DVR and saddle up, you're in for a ride.
 
 
 
                                                                           
                                                                        
 
 

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Weekend Box Office - "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part.2" was number one with a whopping $141 million, The most successful James Bond movie to date " Skyfall" came in second with $42 million, and "Lincoln" debuted at number three with $21 million.
 
 
 
                                                                          
 
 
 
 
                                                                                  
 
 
  "Rise of the Guardians" opens tomorrow. The Dreamworks animated movie is based on the book series "The Guardians of Childhood" by William Joyce, who also worked on the screenplay. The voice cast features Chris Pine as Jack Frost, Hugh Jackman as Bunnymund/The Easter Bunny, Isla Fisher as The Tooth Fairy, Alec Baldwin as North/Santa Claus, and Jude Law as the villian Pitch.
 
 
 
 
                                
                                                                               
 
 
     Check out this trailer for the movie EPIC, which is scheduled for release May 17, 2013. This animated movie tells the story of a teenage girl who finds herself magically transported to a hidden world of people who protect the forest and into the midst of an ongoing battle between good and evil. The voice cast features Colin Farrell, Amanda Seyfried, Josh Hutcherson, and Beyonce Knowles. The
 
 
 
 
                                                                             
 
 
     The remake of the 1984 movie "Red Dawn" open tomorrow and looks very action packed. Check out the trailer and if you've seen the original keep an open mind, After all, the original was 18 years ago.
 
 
 
 
                                                                             
 
 

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Weekend Box Office - The latest James Bond movie "Skyfall" owned the box office making $90 million in it's first weekend, "Wreck-it Ralph" was number two with $33 million, and at number three was the Denzel Washington action/drama "Flight" making $15 million.
 
 
 
                                                                                  
 
 
      Director Matthew Vaughn ("Kick Ass", "X-Men: The First Class") is rumored to be the front runner to direct the new Star Wars movies. There hasn't been official word yet but there is even speculation that this is the reason that he pulled out of the new X-Men movie. In related news, Michael Arndt, the Academy Award winning screenwriter for "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Toy Story 3" has been confirmed as the writer of the screenplay for Star Wars: Episode VII.
 
 
 
 
                                                                      
 
 
 
   If you are unable to wait until 2015 for a Star Wars fix. I highly recommend "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" on Cartoon Network. This is no silly animated show for kids. This show is like the movie serials that first inspired George Lucas to make the original "Star Wars".
 
 
 
 
                                                                          
 
 
 
   "The Amazing Spider-Man" is currently available on Bluray/DVD and a sequel is already in the works. The script is finished and production starts in February. Mark Webb will be returning as director. Sony Pictures has scheduled the sequel for May 2, 2014
 
 
 
                                                                            
 
 
 
    If you haven't seen this trailer then you're in for a treat. This trailer blew me away when I first saw it and the idea of Brad Pitt in a zombie is intriguing. Why not, he's already played a vampire. Check out the trailer for "World War Z".
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
 
 
 
 
                                                            

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Weekend Box Office - "Wreck - It Ralph" was number one at the box office with $49.1 million, "Flight" starring Denzel Washington was number two with $25.0 million, and holding on at number three was "Argo" with $10.2 million.
 
 
                                         
                                                                             
 
 
 
Warner Home Video has set the release date of "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2" for Jan.29, 2013. The  second part of this adaptation of the award winning graphic novel features a final confrontation between two deadly enemies and a knock down drag out battle between two legendary superheroes. Check out the trailer.
 
                                                                            
 
                                                                  
                                                                      
 
 
 
 
                                                                                  
 
 
 
 
    Fans of the anime show "Naruto" or the sister show "Naruto Shippuden" who are experiencing withdrawl ever since Disney XD abruptly stopped airing episodes. The latest "Naruto" movie, "Naruto Shippuden: The Will of Fire" is available on DVD.
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                         
 
 
 
  The remake of Stephen King's "Carrie" releases in Spring 2013. The movie stars Chloe Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore. Check out the teaser trailer.
 
 
 
                                                                             
                                                                        
 
 
 
    The new James Bond "Skyfall"  is being released on here in the U.S. this Friday. The movie promises to surpass the previous Bond movie in every way possible and if this trailer is any indication, it will succeed.
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                              

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Weekend Box Office - "Argo" starring and directed by Ben Affleck was number one with $12.5 million, "Cloud Atlas" the epic fantasy from the Wachowski siblings was number two with $10.5 million, and at number three the animated comedy directed by GenndyTartakovsky ("Dexter's Laboratory","Samurai Jack") "Hotel Transylvania" with $9.0 million.
 
 
 
                                                               
                                                                         
 
 
Lucasfilm will now be a part of the Walt Disney Co.who will purchase the company for $4.05 billion. As a part of the deal, there will be a new series of "Star Wars" feature films, the first of which is scheduled for 2015.
 
 
 
 
                                                                                
 
 
 
The trailer for new movie featuring Sylvester Stallone which is based on the French graphic novel by Alexis Nolent "Du Plomb Dans La Tete" was recently released and the movie looks like just the kind of kick ass action film we have come to expect from Stallone. Check it out.
 
 
 
 
                                                                      
 
 
The classic 80's action film "Red Dawn" has been remade and will hit theaters during Thanksgiving. The trailer reveals a cast worthy of this epic remake.
 
 
 
 
                                                                               
                                                                              
 
 
 
Frank Grillo has been cast as Crossbones. He is the latest addition to the cast of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier". The cast currently features Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill, Scarlet Johansson as Black Widow, and Anthony Mackie as The Falcon.
 
 
 
                                                                              
                                                                            
 


                                                                             
 
 
 
 
Hot on the heels of the news that Matthew Vaughn director of "X-Men:First Class" will not be returning to direct "X-Men: Days of Future Past". Bryan Singer has returned to the franchise as a director for the sequel.
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                                    

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".