Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Weekend Box Office - " The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2" the final installment in "The Hunger Games" series was number one for the second week in a row with $51.6 million , Disney/Pixar's "The Good Dinosaur" the family friendly animated movie was number two with $39.1 million , "Creed" the spiritual successor to the "Rocky" franchise starring Michael B. Jordan debuted strong at number three with $30.1 million.

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

Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War" unveiled the first trailer last week. The trailer hit the internet right after its debut on "Jimmy Kimmel Live". What a impression it has made on the fandom! Feast your eyes on the official trailer. Be advised! This trailer will leave you hungry for more.

                                                                               
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43NWzay3W4s
                                                                                 

"The Flash"/"Arrow".Tonight begins the crossover event of the new season for these two very popular superhero shows on the CW Network from DC Entertainment. This crossover will open the door for the upcoming series DC's "Legends of Tomorrow" with the introduction of Hawkman and Hawkgirl. In addition, we meet the villain of that series, the immortal Vandal Savage.

                                                                                 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3vBew_RaHQ

"Supergirl" airing on CBS has been an unexpected surprise. The show had been dismissed by a great many as campy when compared to the other DC superhero shows on other networks, based solely on the initial trailer. However, despite its lighter tone the show has proved itself just as serious, edgy, and a promisingly great addition to our superhero viewing entertainment. Melissa Benoist has really stepped convincingly into the role of  Kara Zor-El a.k.a Supergirl with a great supporting cast.

                                                                                 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIAOA0FqhAI

"Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" seems as if it doesn't want to be outdone. There is a new teaser that I have included here and Jimmy Kimmel will score another coup by debuting a new trailer on his show Wednesday night, which will probably occur during an interview with the stars of the movie. Just as it did for the other movie trailer he recently debuted with great fan appreciation.

                                                                                 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6as8ahAr1Uc                                                         

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Weekend Box Office - "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2" the final installment in "The Hunger Games" franchise was number one with $101 million, "SPECTRE" the latest movie in the "James Bond 007" film franchise came in at number two with $14.6 million, and "The Peanuts Movie" the family friendly animated movie featuring the timeless characters created by Charles M. Schulz was number three with $12.8 million.

                                                                             
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0m8NCClfp8

"Victor Frankenstein" opens this Friday. The movie stars James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe in a radically different look at the so-called mad scientist and his assistant than the usual versions as created by writer Mary Shelley.

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

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will descend on theaters Dec.18. The movie will fill in the blanks and answer any questions that have been posed by the images in the various trailers. Believe me, there are a lot of questions that are just begging to be answered. 

                                                                                    

Marvel's "Jessica Jones" is now on Netflix. All 13 episodes are available for streaming. The series focuses on Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), an erstwhile superhero turned private investigator who accepts a missing person case that sends her face first into a past she's been working hard to escape.

                                                                               
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3UYWK2jeX0

"The Flash" returns next Tuesday with a brand new episode as part of a two night "Flash/Arrow" crossover event that sets the stage for the spinoff series DC's "Legends of Tomorrow". Here's a glimpse at what to expect.

                                                                               
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTdIbE86jbo

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Weekend Box Office  - "SPECTRE" the latest installment of the James Bond 007 franchise was number one for the second week with $35 million, "The Peanuts Movie" featuring the characters created by Charles M. Schulz remained in the number two spot with $24.2 million, and debuting at number three "Love the Coopers" the Christmas themed family comedy with an all star cast including Diane Keaton and John Goodman brought in $8.4 million.

                                                                               

"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2" the final movie of "The Hunger Games" saga will be in theaters this Friday. This time the entire Capital is turned into one big arena as Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and her allies take the fight to President Snow (Donald Sutherland). 

                                                                                  
                                                                                 
                                                                                   
Marvel's "Jessica Jones" debuts on Netflix this Friday. All episodes of the newest original Netflix series from Marvel Studios will be streaming. Here's a look at a trailer that gives you a compelling reason to binge watch this series, aside from the series star Krysten Ritter, that is.

                                                                                     

Marvel's "Daredevil" the previous Netflix original series from Marvel Studios was a bona fide hit. The first season was refreshingly dark, gritty, edgy, and that's just for starters.  Here's a recap of Season One with a tease at the highly anticipated upcoming Season Two.

                                                                                

"The Flash" follows last weeks jaw dropping episode with tonight's episode entitled "Gorilla Warfare". This episode features the return of Gorilla Grodd, the super intelligent meta gorilla from last season. Unfortunately, The Flash is in no shape to face him.

                                                                                         

"Arrow" continues to bring the action and drama. Tomorrow's episode "Brotherhood" reveals more of the back story of The Hive and the more details about the life and death of John Diggle's brother.

                                                                                        

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Weekend Box Office - "SPECTRE" the latest installment of the rebooted James Bond 007 film franchise was number one taking in $73 million, "The Peanuts Movie" featuring those lovable characters created by Charles M. Schulz in a new 3D animated style came in at number two with $45 million, and "The Martian" starring Matt Damon as an astronaut stranded on Mars and an impressive supporting cast held on at number three with $9.3 million.

                                                                           
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4_48wELLSM

Disney's "Alice Through the Looking Glass" the sequel to director Tim Burton's movie,  Disney's "Alice in Wonderland". This was a sequel that I didn't expect, but even more unexpected was how much I enjoyed this "first look" trailer.

                                                                       
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiEG3Zr_Jxs


"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" TV spot recently aired to the usual fanfare. This one seems focused on Rey, the character played by actress Daisy Ridley. There are a few new scenes that don't reveal any more details than those we already knew.

                                                                              

"The Flash" gains even more momentum with the episode entitled "Enter Zoom". Ready or not, The Flash confronts the evil speedster Zoom and he may be in way over his head.

                                                                             

"Arrow" had its highest ratings ever last week with the guest appearance of Matt Ryan as John Constantine. Following on the heels of that is Brandon Routh returning as Ray Palmer in the episode "Lost Souls".  Felicity discovers that Ray is alive and being held captive by the worst person possible.

                                                                              

"Batman: Bad Blood" is the latest DC Universe animated movie soon  to be released on Bluray/DVD. The movie is the third in the series that began with "Son of Batman" and was followed by "Batman vs. Robin".  

                                                                                 
                                                                               

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Weekend Box Office - "The Martian" starring Matt Damon as an astronaut stranded on Mars remained the box office champ with $11.4 million, "Goosebumps" based on the works of R. L. Stine and starring Jack Black continued to thrive at number two with $10.2 million, and "Bridge of Spies" starring Tom Hanks in the true life Cold War drama held on at number three with $8 million.

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

"SPECTRE" the latest installment in the updated Bond franchise opens in theaters on Friday. The movie's focus is on the sinister organization that has operated behind the scenes since "Casino Royale". We also meet the group's shadowy leader from Bond's past who was also responsible for the death of James Bond's parents.

                                                                                  
                                                                 

"The Peanuts Movie" makes its debut in theaters this Friday. This movie is a re-introduction to those lovable characters created by Charles M. Schulz making their debut in a new 3D animated format. The animation style may be new, but the story and characters are very familiar.  

                                                                                   

Marvel's "Jessica Jones" debuts on Netflix on November 20. Krysten Ritter stars as the former superhero turned private detective. The cast also features David Tennant, Rachael Taylor, Mike Colter, and Carrie-Anne Moss. Check out what has to be the creepiest teaser ever for this upcoming series. If this is the show's teaser try to imagine what the show itself will be like. 

                                                                                   

"The Flash" continues to deliver a brilliant second season. Tonight's episode "The Darkness and The Light" introduces the Earth 2 version of Harrison Wells. After the way last weeks episode concluded anything could happen.

                                                                            

"Arrow" shows us why in it's fourth season we can expect anything, except for this show to lose its momentum. Tomorrow night's episode 'Haunted" features Matt Ryan as John Constantine. The star of the cancelled series "Constantine" on that aired another network arrives on "Arrow" in all his irreverent glory.

                                                                              
                                                                                                                        

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Weekend Box Office - "The Martian" starring Matt Damon as an astronaut stranded on Mars reclaimed the number one spot with $15.9 million, "Goosebumps" horror comedy starring Jack Black was number two with $ 15.5 million, and "Bridge of Spies" the real life Cold War thriller starring Tom Hanks held on at number three with $11.3 million.

                                                                             
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y1xevdn_1Y

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will land in theaters this December. The latest trailer debuted last week to great anticipation. Instead of all the tedious blather about what each scene represents that far too many people are engaging in. I instead submit for your approval the actual trailer for you to enjoy in your own unique way.

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

Marvel's "Jessica Jones" debuts on November 20 on Netflix. The second of Marvel's shows produced for Netflix this show will be just as dark, if not darker (imagine that if you will) than its predecessor Marvel's "Daredevil".

                                                                               
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gax3tMYU4I

"The Flash" continues its sophomore season with tonight's episode "The Fury of Firestorm". The series introduces Jefferson Jackson (Franz Drameh) newest addition to the team and new half of the duo that merges to become the hero Firestorm.

                                                                               
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GeJSGTC1fc

"Arrow" continues its fourth season tomorrow night with the episode "Beyond Restoration". The consequences of Laurel Lance's (Katie Cassidy) actions last week may prove disastrous for her and the rest of Team Arrow.

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

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Weekend Box Office - "Goosebumps" - Based on the popular book series and television series adapted from the work of author R.L. Stine was number one with $23.5 million, "The Martian" starring Matt Damon as an astronaut stranded on Mars after being left for dead during an aborted mission was number two with $21.5 million, and "Bridge of Spies" starring Tom Hanks details the events of the late fifties Cold War era that culminated in a spy trade between the U.S. and Russia debuted at number three with $15.3 million.

                                                                             
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cn716jv61s

"The Flash" continues an already exciting sophomore season with a brand new episode tonight. A spin off of the hit series "Arrow" , this show has become a hit in its own right. Check out the highlight trailer from Comic Con for a glimpse of the upcoming episodes.

                                                                             
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seuTo5FMArs
                                                           

"Arrow" the CW network hit series has debuted strong in its fourth season. Finally, taking on the name Green Arrow, this season is already rising to the challenge set by the previous seasons. Check out the Comic Con trailer for a look at what's we're in store for.

                                                                              

"The Last Witch Hunter" opens in theaters this Friday stars Vin Diesel as a centuries old immortal who is responsible for keeping evil from overrunning the world. Also starring Elijah Wood, Rose Leslie, and Michael Caine.

                                                                                

'Tomorrowland" is now available on Blu-ray and Digital HD. George Clooney stars in an amazing look at a world of full of possibility, adventure, and wonder. Directed by Brad Bird ("The Incredibles", "Mission:Impossible - Ghost Protocol") the movie highlights the power of imagination to make the impossible a reality.