Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "The Secret Life of Pets" the family friendly CG animated movie from the studio behind the "Despicable Me" movies was number one for the third week in a row with $50.8 million, "Ghostbusters" the reboot of the 80's hit movie from director Paul Feig debuted at number two with $46 million,and "The Legend of Tarzan" starring Alexander Skarsgård and Margot Robbie held on at number three with $11.4 million. 


                                                                       
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JD-H-NbQx0

"Star Trek: Beyond" opens on Friday. This latest installment of the rebooted movie franchise is brought to us by director Justin Lin ("The Fast and Furious" franchise) and producer J.J. Abrams ("Star Trek","Star Wars: The Force Awakens"). Captain Kirk and the crew of the Starship Enterprise encounter an alien threat unlike anything they have previously encountered that challenges their very will to survive and tests their beliefs in the very principles of The Federation.

                                                                                     
                                       

"Suicide Squad" opens in theaters on August 5. The cinematic version of the popular DC comic book of the same name. A team of supervillains are recruited by a top secret U.S.Government agency to undertake covert missions. They are offered reduced prison sentences if they succeed, however the missions are so dangerous that success seems impossible and their survival is unlikely at best. 

                                                                          

"The Magnificent Seven" is scheduled to open in theaters on September 23.  The movie is a re-imaging of the hit 1960 movie of the same name which was based on the highly celebrated director Akira Kurosowa's classic film "Seven Samurai". Directed by Antoine Fuqua ("Training Day","The Equalizer") and featuring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D' Onofrio, Byung-Hun Lee, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Martin Sensmeier. Also featuring Haley Bennett and Peter Sarsgaard.

                                                                          

"Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" Ultimate Edition is available in stores today. This version which was made available to download in Digital HD on June 28 is now  available on Blu-Ray/DVD. This is the uncut director's version of the theatrically released movie which would've garnered an R-rating in the theaters.

                                                                            
"Batman: The Killing Joke" is coming to theaters for one night only on July 25 before being released on Blu-ray/DVD. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see this long awaited animated adaptation of the critically acclaimed graphic novel by writer Alan Moore and artist Brian Bolland on the big screen. 

                                                                           

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "The Secret Life of Pets" the family friendly CG animated movie from the studio behind the "Despicable Me" movies was number one with $104.3 million, "The Legend of Tarzan" starring Alexander Skarsgård and Margot Robbie held on at number two with $21 million, and Disney/Pixar's "Finding Dory"  the sequel to the hit Disney/Pixar movie "Finding Nemo" was number three with $20.8 million.


                                                                         
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd2RIX8HwMM

"Ghostbusters" opens in theaters this Friday. This all-female re-imagining of the beloved eighties classic movie is from director Paul Feig ("Bridemaids" "The Heat") and featuring the cast of Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, and Chris Hemsworth.

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"Star Trek: Beyond" the latest installment in the updated movie franchise opens on July 22. Captain Kirk and the crew of the Starship Enterprise comes under siege from an enemy that challenges them and everything they stand for, especially their resolve to the principles of the Federation. 

                                                                              

"Batman: The Killing Joke"  is the animated feature film adaptation of the highly successful and acclaimed graphic novel by writer Alan Moore and artist Brian Bolland. The animated movie features the "Batman: The Animated Series" voice cast of Kevin Conroy as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Mark Hamill as The Joker, and Tara Strong as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl reprising their roles.  

                                                                             

'Suicide Squad" opens on August 5. The highly anticipated movie featuring the team of supervillains coerced by a top secret U.S.Government agency to undertake dangerous missions in exchange for reduced prison sentences. The only catch is that the missions are potentially fatal, literally suicide.

                                                                             

"Morgan" opens in theaters on Sept.2. The sci-fi/horror about a prototype genetically engineered "human" named Morgan being observed in a top secret facility. Her "tantrum" leads to an investigation from a corporate troubleshooter and unintentionally unleashes the terrifying implications of what they've created. The movie stars Kate Mara, Anya Taylor-Joy, Toby Jones, Rose Leslie, Boyd Holbrook, Michelle Yeoh, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Paul Giamatti.

                                                                           

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Weekend Box Office - Disney/Pixar's "Finding Dory" the sequel to the highly successful "Finding Nemo" was number one with $41.9 million, "The Legend of Tarzan" starring Alexander Skarsgård and Margot Robbie debuted at number two with $38.1 million, and "The Purge: Election Year" the latest installment in the action/horror series opened at number three with $30.8 million.


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

"The Secret Life of Pets" opens this Friday. The family friendly CG animated movie is brought to us by Illumination, the same studio behind the "Despicable Me" movies.Featuring the voice talents of Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Jenny Slate, Bobby Moynihan, Hannibal Buress and Albert Brooks.

                                                                       


Disney's "Pete's Dragon" the remake of the original 1977 live action Disney classic opens in theaters on August 12. The movie is a reimagining of the story of Pete, an orphaned boy named and his best friend, a dragon named Elliot. Starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Robert Redford, Wes Bentley, Karl Urban, Oona Laurence and Oakes Fegley.

                                                                                 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPOamb6d_20

Disney’s "Moana" opens in theaters on November 23. The CG animated film features the voice talents of Dwayne Johnson and  Auli’i Cravalho, The story of a young girl who sets out on a mission to save her people. During her adventure she meets the once-mighty demi-god Maui who becomes her guide and companion on an action-packed journey of discovery.

                                                                                    

"Star Trek Beyond" opens in theaters on July 22. The third installment in the movie franchise produced by J.J. Abrams and directed by Justin Lin. Captain Kirk and the crew of the Starship Enterprise come under attack from a new enemy that challenges them, pushes them to their limits, and puts everything the Federation stands for to the test.
                                                                                    
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QYGBW4jrDE

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Weekend Box Office - Disney/Pixar's "Finding Dory" the long awaited sequel to "Finding Nemo" was number one with $72.9 million, "Independence Day:Resurgence" the sequel to the 1996 hit movie "Independence Day" debuted at number two with $41 million, and "Central Intelligence" the action/comedy starring Kevin Hart and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was number three with $18.2 million.   


                                                                       

"Legend of Tarzan" opens on Friday. The movie is based on the legendary character created by author Edgar Rice Burroughs. Directed by David Yates and starring Alexander Skarsgård as Tarzan and Margot Robbie as Jane. Also starring Samuel L. Jackson, Djimon Hounsou, and Christoph Waltz. 

                                                                                     
                                                                                   
       
"The Purge: Election Year" opens on Friday. The third installment in the series finds Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) protecting presidential front runner Senator Charlene Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell).The two find themselves targeted on the night of the annual Purge and must survive until dawn on the most murderous night of the year.

                                                                          

Disney's "The BFG" open this Friday.The story of an unlikely friendship between a girl named Sophie with a big imagination and a giant who is an outcast among other giants for kind and gentle nature. This live action movie is based on the classic children's book by author Roald Dahl and brought to life by director Steven Spielberg.

                                                                           

"The Secret Life of Pets" opens on July 8. This family,friendly animated film is from the same people that brought us the "Despicable Me" animated films and focuses on what pets are up to when their owners are away at work. Directed by Chris Renaud (Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2) and featuring the voice talents of Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Jenny Slate, Bobby Moynihan, Hannibal Buress and Albert Brooks.

                                                                          

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Weekend Box Office -  Disney/Pixar's "Finding Dory" the long awaited sequel to "Finding Nemo" was the number one movie with $135 million, "Central Intelligence" the action/comedy starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Kevin Hart debuted at number two with $35.5 million, and "The Conjuring 2" based on the files of renowed real life demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren was number three with $14.8 million.


                                                                             

"Independence Day: Resurgence" opens in theaters this Friday. The sequel 20 years in the making features the grudge match of the century. The aliens return to settle the score on the anniversary of their defeat at the hands of the human race. In the best taglines from one of the trailers delivered by Jeff Goldblum's character David Levinson "We've had twenty years to prepare, and so have they".

                                                                  
                                                                       
                                                                         
"Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" opens in theaters on Sept. 30. Director Tim Burton brings to life the bestselling novel by author Ransom Riggs.Actors Asa Butterfield ("Hugo","Ender's Game") and Eva Green (Casino Royale","300:Rise of an Empire")  lead a cast of newcomers and notables alike. 

                                                                     
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN1uhnnKscY

"The Legend Of Tarzan" opens in theaters on July1. The movie directed by David Yates ("Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows") is based on the characters created by author Edgar Rice Burroughs. Starring Margot Robbie as Jane and Alexander Skarsgård as Tarzan.

                                                                                                                                                
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLmKio67pVQ

"The Secret Life of Pets" opens in theaters on July 8.The family friendly animated movie is from the same people who brought us "Despicable Me". The movie focuses on what pets are doing all day when their humans aren't around.

                                                                   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-80SGWfEjM    

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "The Conjuring 2" based on the files of real life renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren was number one with $40.3 million, "Warcraft" based on the popular "World of Warcraft" online game was number two with $24.3 million "Now You See Me 2" the sequel to the sleight of hand laden "Now You See Me" was debuted at number three with $23 million.

                                                                                

Disney/Pixar's "Finding Dory" opens this Friday. Dory the blue and yellow tang with short term memory loss remembers her parents. With the help of her friends, Marlin and Nemo she sets out on an adventure to find her parents.

                                                                               
                                                                           

"The Legend of Tarzan" opens in theaters on July 1. The movie is directed by David Yates and starring Alexander Skarsgård as Tarzan/John Clayton III, Lord Greystoke  and Margot Robbie as Jane Porter. Having left the jungles of Africa behind, John Clayton III formerly know as Tarzan is now living in England and has settled into the life as a British nobleman with his wife Jane. Lured back to Africa by sinister forces as part of a deadly plot intended to kill him, The Lord of the Jungle must confront his past and embrace his destiny.

                                                                                   

"Independence Day: Resurgence" opens in theaters on June 24. The sequel to the 1996 blockbuster "Independence Day" picks up 20 years after the original with the Earth facing a brand new invasion. The aliens return more powerfully than before and the only hope lies in the ingenuity and determination of the human race to survive.

                                                                                 

"The Purge: Election Year" opens on July 1. The third movie in the series focuses on former police sergeant Barnes (Frank Grillo) from "The Purge: Anarchy", who now heads up the security detail for Senator Charlene Roan ( Elizabeth Mitchell). Senator Roan, an outspoken opponent of The Purge and front runner in the next presidential election is targeted by those who want to continue The Purge in order to maintain the status quo.

                                                                                   

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Out of the Shadows" the sequel to director Michael Bay's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" was number one with $35.3 million, "X-Men: Apocalypse" the latest installment in the X-Men franchise was number two with $22.8 million, and "Me Before You" the romantic drama that stars Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin was number three with $18.7 million.


                                                                              
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubursnjg8NA

"Warcraft" opens this Friday. The movie is based on the highly popular online role playing game "World of Warcraft" by Blizzard Entertainment. Directed by Duncan Jones (Moon, Source Code) and starring Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster, Dominic Cooper, Toby Kebbell, Ben Schnetzer, Rob Kazinsky and Daniel Wu.

                                                                       
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvlGM6ikW0U                                                                   


"Now You See Me 2" opens this Friday. The sequel to the successful "Now You See Me" continues the story of The Four Horseman, who fall prey to a trap that forces them into the service of a unethical tech billionaire Walter Mabry( Daniel Radcliffe). They are threatened into performing a heist for him while being hunted by the FBI and two men seeking revenge against them, Thaddeus Bradley(Morgan Freeman) and Arthur Tressler (Michael Caine).

                                                                                 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMrUHV0VJe4

Disney/Pixar's "Finding Dory" opens in theaters on June 17. The long awaited sequel to the highly successful Disney/Pixar's "Finding Nemo". The lovable blue tang with the short term memory, Dory suddenly remembers her parents. She sets off with her friends, Marlin and Nemo, on an adventure to find them..     


                                                                        

"Ghostbusters" opens in theaters on July15. The much maligned reboot  from director Paul Feig ("Bridesmaids","The Heat") featuring an all-female team of "Ghostbusters" has received little or no love from fans of the original. However, the backlash is working in the movie's favor generating a whole lot buzz and renewed interest, especially among those who may have never seen the original and wonder what all the fuss is about. All the negative publicity is turning into a free advertising win for Sony.