Weekend Box Office - "Straight Outta Compton" the story of how the ground breaking rap quintet NWA changed the musical landscape was number one with $13.2 million, "War Room" the family friendly drama about how the power of prayer keeps a family from falling apart was number two with $11 million, and "Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation" the powerhouse spy action thriller held on at number three with $8.3 million.

                                                                                

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

"Hotel Transylvania 2" will be in theaters on Sept.25. The sequel to the hit animated family friendly and very funny "Hotel Transylvania" sees Dracula trying to keep his daughter from moving to California, by teaching his grandson to bring out his inner vampire, with no encouraging results.

                                                                               

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zb04diozp1Q

                                      

"Mad Max: Fury Road" is available in stores today on Blu-ray/DVD. Director George Miller's successful return to the character and world that he created over 20 years ago. This latest movie stars Tom Hardy as Max, Charlize Theron as Imperator Furiosa, and Nicholas Hoult as Nux. The movie has become a box office success that has already spawned a sequel and a possible spin-off with Charlize Theron's character Furiosa, who has become a fan favorite.

                                                                                

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWNWi-ZWL3c

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: "Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom" is the latest LEGO Justice League movie that is available in stores on Blu-ray/DVD. Criminal mastermind, Lex Luthor, puts together a team of the world's most dangerous super villains in order to pull off the robbery of the century. 

                                                                                  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRZtZG3mV4E

Weekend Box Office - "Straight Outta Compton" the biopic highlighting the rise of the groundbreaking rap group NWA was number one for the second week with $26.8 million, "Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation" action adventure spy vs. spy thrill ride held the number two spot with $11.7 million, and "Sinister 2" the sequel to the sleeper hit movie "Sinister" debuted in the number three spot with $10.6 million.

                                                                             
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnF5LBMVGlY

"Victor Frankenstein" is a re-telling of the classic Frankenstein story starring James McAvoy as the titular mad scientist and Daniel Radcliffe as his assistant Igor. The movie does not seem to take itself to seriously, but also manages not to stray to far into comedy territory. The movie won't be in theaters until this November so the two main stars are introducing to their characters in this very first trailer.

                                                                                     
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pxZxY_Siyc

                                                                                   

"The Hateful Eight" from director Quentin Tarantino is a western that only he could have created. During a brutal winter storm eight strangers who neither trust or even like each other are stranded together in a cabin. With Tarantino, less always is so much more than you could even imagine.

                                                                                   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnRbXn4-Yis

"Blindspot" the upcoming NBC show debuts Monday, Sept. 21. The show stars Jaimie Alexander ("Thor", "Thor: The Dark World") as the mysterious tattooed woman with no memories of her life and Sullivan Stapleton (300: Rise of an Empire", HBO's "Strike Back") as the FBI agent who becomes involved as a result of his name being tattooed on her back.

                                                                                   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCZs98V4IMU

Weekend Box Office - "Straight Outta Compton" the NWA biopic was number one at the box office with a debut at $56 million, "Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation" the action/spy thriller was number two with $17 million, and "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." the retro cool spy film was number three with $13.5 million.

                                                                               

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmhKOZj8qPg

"Hitman: Agent 47" is opening in theaters this Friday. A more faithful adaptation of the popular video game franchise than its previous predecessor, this version promises more action and spotlights all of Agent 47's impressive skills.

                                                                                 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7X8fCUMMVM

                                                                                  

                                                                                

"American Ultra" starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart opens in theaters this Friday. The movie features Jessie Eisenberg as a stoned out slacker who unbeknown to him and everyone around him is a government trained assassin, least of all his girlfriend played by Kristen Stewart. The movie also stars Topher Grace, Connie Britton, and John Leguizamo.

                                                                                 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9QnZYevO7Y

"Sinister 2" is the sequel to the sleeper hit movie "Sinister". The movie promises to amp up all the thrills and shocks of the previous movie. This movie stars Shannyn Sossamon as the mother of 9 year old twin boys who moves into a rural house that puts them in the crosshairs of evil spirits.

                                                                              

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45zJGfEoUAg

 

Weekend Box Office - "Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation" was number one movie for the second week with $29.4 million,  "Fantastic Four" the re-imaging of the Marvel comics superhero team was number two with $26.2 million, and "The Gift" starring Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, and Joel Edgerton debuted at number three with $12 million.

                                                                                

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_1QmlQrMV4

"The Man from U.N.C.L.E." opens in theaters on Friday. Set in the era of Cold War, the movie teams an American agent with Soviet counterpart to stop and even greater threat to the entire world. Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer star in director Guy Ritchie's homage to the old school cool spy series.

                                                                               
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzYRlISYE8Y
                                                                               

"American Ultra" is the upcoming action comedy starring Jesse Eisenberg as a stoner who is actually a government trained sleeper agent. Sounds crazy? Well, throw in Kristen Stewart, Topher Grace,  and John Leguizamo then the crazy goes up a notch. To see how crazy it all could actually get check out the trailer for this festival of lunatics.

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

"Dragon Blade" is an upcoming movie starring Jackie Chan. Also starring Adrien Brody as Roman General Tiberius who comes to claim the Silk Road, but is met by opposition in the form of Huo An (Jackie Chan) and his ally the Roman General Lucius (John Cusack) who have teamed up to stop Tiberius from succeeding.

                                                                               
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwMlpp8GIAI

Weekend Box Office - "Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation" starring Tom Cruise and the other members of the IMF delivered the goods which propelled the movie to number one with $56 million, "Vacation" the update of the classic Chevy Chase comedy starring Ed Helms and Christina Applegate as the next generation of the Griswold family to go on an ill conceived summer road trip was number two with $14.9 million, and Marvel's "Ant-Man" the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe starring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lily, Corey Stoll, and Michael Douglas held on at number three with $12.6 million.

                                                                             

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yI28hiKzxts

"The Man from U.N.C.L.E." debuted this trailer at Comic-Con. The movie which will open in theaters next week is director Guy Ritchie's big screen remake of the popular sixties television series. Set in the sixties, the movie teams American agent Napoleon Solo with Illya Kuryakin his Russian counterpart in order to battle a secret criminal organization that threatens the entire world. 

                                                                                  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ky4KPzKwY

Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." begins its third season on September 29th. Expect the show to gain momentum especially given that their story lines tie into the movies. They have even had some crossover guest stars, Based on news from Comic-Con they plan to seriously up the ante this coming season. Here's a look back at what you might be missing if you're not watching this show.

                                                                              

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q0qioyOP4

"Deadpool" is the upcoming movie that fans of the character have been screaming for since his live-action debut in "X-Men Origins:Wolverine". FOX greenlit the project after a scene filmed to sell the studio on making the movie leaked online to overwhelming fan response. Ryan Reynolds reprises his role as Wade Wilson aka Deadpool the merc with a mouth.

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

Weekend Box Office - Marvel's "Ant-Man" the tiny, yet mighty superhero was number one for the second week in a row with $24.8 million, "Pixels" the nostalgia inspired invasion movie starring Adam Sandler was a close number two with $24 million, and "Minions" the funny and lovable characters from the "Despicable Me" movies came in at number three with $22.1 million.

                                                                                

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv2-Vowc1v8

"Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation" opens this Friday. Based on what we've seen in the various trailers they have definitely upped the ante on the level of action in this installment. How is that even possible, you might ask, by having the IMF face a rogue version of themselves called The Syndicate.

                                                                                  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-qBD17wwrQ

"SPECTRE" the latest installment in the "James Bond 007" franchise released a new trailer recently. The trailer reveals 007 still in pursuit of the organization he holds responsible for his troubles which began in "Casino Royale".

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

"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay  Part 2" the final installment in "The Hunger Games" saga will open in theaters this coming November. Katniss is now accepts her role as The Mockingjay and is leading the charge to take the fight to the Capitol and President Snow.

                                                                            

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-7K_OjsDCQ

"Justice League: Gods and Monsters" available in stores today on Blu-ray/DVD is a very dark alternate universe version of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. This original story from the mind of Artist/Director/Producer Bruce Timm marks his return to characters his animated series popularized.

                                                                                    

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxL1Iw73azg

Weekend Box Office - "Ant- Man" starring Paul Rudd as the tiny, yet mighty hero debuted at number one with $58 million, "Minions" the animated prequel to the "Despicable Me" franchise took the number two spot with $50.2 million, and debuting in the number three spot was "Trainwreck" starring comedian Amy Schumer which opened with $30.2 million.

                                                                              

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G2bUOHfTKw

"Fantastic Four" the upcoming big budget re-launch of the franchise featuring Marvel's iconic superhero first family debuts on August 7. Directed by Josh Trank who brought us the movie "Chronicle". This movie stars Miles Teller as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Jamie Bell as Ben Grimm/The Thing, Kate Mara as Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman, Michael B. Jordan as Johnny Storm/The Human Torch, and Toby Kebbell as Victor Domashev/Doctor Doom. The latest trailer reveals more of what we can expect from this latest incarnation.

                                                                                

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

                                                               

"Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation" will open in theaters on July 31. This is the showdown or maybe startup of the IMF vs. The Syndicate, an organization who is in almost every way their equals with very opposite agendas.

                                                                                

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvc9EIILz0E

"Hitman: Agent 47" is the upcoming movie based on the popular video game franchise. The latest trailer reveals more than the previous trailers and is very action packed and even more jaw dropping. Looks quite promising!

                                                                                    

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7X8fCUMMVM

"Justice League: Gods and Monsters" is already available for digital download and will be released on DVD/Blu-ray next week, Tuesday. The return of producer/director/artist Bruce Timm to an animated Justice League movie was big enough news by itself, but an all-new, all-different alternate universe version of the iconic characters Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman created a frenzy. This recent clip is an indication of what the fuss is all about.

                                                                                 

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

"Vixen" an animated off-shoot of "Arrow" and "Flash" premiere on August 25 on the CW. This animated series will feature actors from both shows providing the voices of the animated versions of their characters and actress Megalyn Echikunwoke will provide the voice of Mari McCabe also know as Vixen. I wonder if this presents the possibility of a live action appearance for the character on one or both of the shows at a later date. That would be amazing!

                                                                                   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6rSM_0L5pk