Weekend Box Office - "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" was number one with $73 million, "Transformers: Age of Extinction" was number two with $16.5 million, and "Tammy" the comedy starring Melissa McCarthy came in third with $12.9 million.

                                                                                 

                     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpSaTrW4leg

"Exodus: Gods and Kings" is the upcoming movie from director Ridley Scott who gave us the movies "Alien", "Blade Runner", and "Gladiator" just to name a few. Now he brings his unique style of film making to the story of Moses. The movie features Christian Bale as Moses and Joel Edgerton as Ramses. Here's a first look at the recently released trailer.

                                                                                   

                     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4iSzHXOUEE

                                                                                 

"Lucy" the upcoming movie starring Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman opens next week. The movie's plot has drawn comparisons to the movie "Limitless" starring Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro. As if! The trailer alone reveals that the concept may be similar, but the two are in no way equals. Don't take my word for it. Check out the trailer and see for yourself. 

                                                                                  

                     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytXnqlQrX14

     

Marvel's "The Guardians of the Galaxy" opens in two weeks and I am personally looking forward to seeing what Marvel Studios and director James Gunn have whipped up for us. I already know we are in for some serious surprises and I'm still excited and what they may throw at us. 

  

                     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiunfbRdTk8

                                                                                                                 

Weekend Box Office - "Transformers: Age of Extinction" was number one for the second week in a row with $36.4 million, "Tammy" starring Melissa McCarthy and Susan Sarandon was number two with $21.2 million, "Deliver Us From Evil" , the paranormal cop horror movie rounded out the top three with $9.5 in its first weekend.

                                                                               

                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1KY_pMBVXQ

"Batman: Attack on Arkham" is the latest DC Universe Animated feature that will be released on DVD/Bluray this August 12. This animated movie ties into the Arkham Asylum game series and not into the New 52 like "Justice League: War" and "Son of Batman". However, it was recently announced that there will be a preview of the next DC Universe Animated feature included on the disc for "Batman: Attack on Arkham". The preview will be of "Justice League: Throne of Atlantis" and it picks up after the events of "Justice League: War". 

                                                                                  

                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6abltUcric

                                                             

"Lucy" the sci-fi action film from Luc Besson director of "The Fifth Element" and "Le Femme Nikita" opens on July 25. I am looking forward to seeing this movie for a variety of reasons, especially since the movie's titular heroine is played by Scarlett Johansson.    

                                                                                

                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN7ksFEVO9U

 Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" opens on August 1, less than a month away. As we get closer to opening day we find out more and are shown more exciting scenes from the movie, as evidenced by the latest trailer. We also get a better look at the movie's main villains, Ronan the Accuser and Nebula. Rumor has it we'll get another cameo appearance by Thanos, much like the one at the end of "The Avengers".  

                                                                                     

                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE9vypfwbvk

Weekend Box Office - "Transformers: Age of Extinction" was number one with an estimated $100 million opening weekend, "22 Jump Street" was a distant number two with $15.4 million in its third weekend,  and DreamWorks "How to Train Your Dragon 2" was number three with $13.1 million in its third weekend.

                                                                                

                 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQYTrf8ofGw

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" is the next big budget adaptation from "Transformers" director Michael Bay. The latest trailer can be seen in previews at showings of his latest movie "Transformers: Age of Extinction". Due to fan outrage after the release of the first teaser the look of the turtles seems to have been altered to more familiar facial features we recognize. This trailer also reveals the villainous Shredder in all his armored glory.

                                                                                    

                 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwXFsrp6WBs

                                                                                

    "Dracula Untold" starring Luke Evans as the legendary count is the latest version of the Dracula legend. The movie offers a look at the man and how he became a vampire and the reasons he choose this fate. The trailer features a unique version of a very famous eighties hit song that's almost unrecognizable from the original.

                                                                                 

                 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2aWqecTTuE

"Gotham" coming this fall on FOX is the about the city and people behind the Batman legend. It begins with the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne and the first meeting and beginning friendship between young Bruce Wayne and James Gordon a young police lieutenant two weeks on the job. This show will provide a first glimpse at many of the people who will become some of the most legendary characters in the Batman mythos.

                                                                                 

                 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d1zpt6k5OI           

Weekend Box Office - "Think Like A Man Too", the sequel to the 2012 movie "Think Like A Man" was number one with $30 million, "22 Jump Street", the sequel to "21 Jump Street" starring Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill came in at number two with $29 million, and DreamWorks "How to Train Your Dragon 2" another sequel rounded out the top three with $25.3 million. 

                                                                                

                       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZukAsk0o0I     

"Transformers: Age of Extinction" opens this Friday and not only are we looking at a whole new cast, but we can expect to see new Transformers as well, especially the immensely popular Dinobots in their live action debut.

                                                                                  

                       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S30VkLn5a2o    

                                                                                     

"Earth to Echo" brings to mind a few movies in the sci-fi genre, but in its favor is the completely amazing and seamless effects seen in the trailer. This movie looks promising and fun.

                                                                                   

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

"300: Rise of an Empire" becomes available today on DVD/Bluray .The sequel to the sword and sandal epic hit "300". The movie takes us from the fall of King Leonidas and the army of 300 Spartans to the ongoing battle with the Persian army. It also reveals how Xerxes the God King rose to power and Artemisia, the true power behind the throne.

                                                                                     

                       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3Rzy7YqUVU    

Weekend Box Office - "22 Jump Street" took the number one spot with $60 million, "How to Train Your Dragon 2" came in second with $50 million, and "Maleficent" took the number three spot with $19 million.

                                                                                

                     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y0erVF9cLI

"Guardians of the Galaxy" which will be opening on August 1 will take us even deeper into the Marvel cinematic universe. How deep you ask? How does deep space sound? Make no mistake, not only do these guys inhabit the same universe as The Avengers, but we saw one of their possible adversaries at the end of "Thor: The Dark World". So brace for impact, there may be a possible Avengers/Guardians collision/collusion ahead. Exciting is hardly the word I would use!

                                                                                  

                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CqymRQ1uUU

                                                                                 

"The LEGO Movie" is now available on DVD/Bluray. This movie is chock full of LEGO related sight gags and hosts a plethora of talented actors providing their voices to the characters. If you missed seeing it in theaters here's an opportunity to rent or own a spectacular and quite funny animated movie. 

                                                                                   

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

"Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2.0 Edition) Spider-Man" is the latest addition to the interactive "Disney Infinity" videogame. Once it was announced that Marvel Superheroes would be joining the "Disney Infinity" videogame there was a lot of anticipation and just a bit of expectation. Now with the inclusion of this set. We now have another piece of the puzzle, figuratively speaking of course.    

                                                                            

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

Weekend Box Office - "Fault in Our Stars" starring Shailene Woodley was number one in it's opening weekend with $48 million, "Maleficent" starring Angelina Jolie came in at number two with $32 million, "Edge of Tomorrow" the sci-fi action film starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt came in third with $29.1 million.

                                                                                   

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

"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" is the highly anticipated sequel to "Rise of the Planet of the Apes". The movie which opens July 11 follows the struggle of Cesar and his group of genetically evolved apes and a band of human survivors as they struggle to live in peace, and the inevitable conflict that is brewing. 

                                                                                

                        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sHMCRaS3ao

                                                                                  

 Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" which opens August 1 is part of the next wave in the Marvel cinematic universe. The expectation is that this will eventually lead to an Avengers/Guardians movie. Remember, we've already seen Thanos at the end of "The Avengers" movie and The Collector at the end of "Thor: The Dark World". Stranger things have happened, and even stranger will. 

                                                                                       

                        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jRyo8vXgjQ

"Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2.0 Edition)" was teased months ago when Captain America's shield showed up in the commercial for "Disney Infinity". It was a highly anticipated move by Disney to bring the Marvel characters into the "Disney Infinity" game experience. They did not disappoint. The news spread like wildfire and here's the first offering in what will be the incorporation of the multitude of Marvel Universe characters into a growing Disney game franchise.

                                                                             

                        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui06n4S0OO4                                               

Weekend Box Office - "Maleficent" starring Angelina Jolie in the title role was number one with $70 million, "X-Men: Days of Future Past" took the number two spot with $32.6 million, and “A Million Ways to Die in the West.” the comedy western from Seth MacFarlane debuted at number three with $17.1 million.

                                                                                   

                       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-XO4XiRop0

"Lucy" starring Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman is the latest film written and directed by Luc Besson ( "Léon: The Professional", "The Fifth Element"). This is the kick ass action film that will showcase Scarlett Johansson in preparation for her recently announced solo outing as "The Black Widow". There are no words that can adequately express my excitement. Check her out in this trailer as an appetizer.

                                                                                      

                       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN7ksFEVO9U

                                                                                     

"Hercules" starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the second movie this year to feature the legendary hero of myth. However, from all appearances he may possibly the become best movie "Hercules" since the legendary bodybuilder Steve Reeves portrayed the character. Check out the trailer and see what you think.  

                                                                                      

                       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uza2GOlQYhc

"LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham" is the latest installment in the Lego Batman game franchise. The last installment saw Batman and Robin with help from Superman and the members of the Justice League take on Lex Luthor and The Joker. As the title reveals, this installment goes beyond the confines of Gotham City and into space.

                                                                                   

                       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r151ij-6xg