Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "Suicide Squad" featuring the covert team of DC Comics supervillains reluctantly working for the U.S. Government was number one with $43.7 million, "Sausage Party" the R-rated CG animated movie was number two with $33.6, Disney's "Pete's Dragon" the remake of the beloved Disney live action classic was number three with $21.5 million

                                                                                  

"Gotham" returns for Season Three on Sept. 19 on FOX. Season Two revealed Hugo Strange's experiments in the secret sub level laboratory under Arkham Asylum, his creation of super powered menaces that began plaguing Gotham City, Edward Nigma's continuing descent into madness and  his eventual incarceration in Arkham Asylum,as well as, the resurrection of Fish Mooney. The season ended with a bang and even worse menaces escaping the secret laboratory and being unleashed on Gotham.

                                                                                 
                                                                               
         
"Lucifier" returns for Season Two on Sept.19 on FOX. Season One introduced us to Lucifer who became bored with his role and abandoned Hell to live in Los Angeles. He relishes in his new role as a popular club owner until a friend is murdered in front of him. This prompts the former Lord of the Underworld to team up with Chloe Decker, a Los Angeles police detective to solve crimes and bring the criminals to justice, or in Lucifer's mind exact punishment on the guilty. Based on the Vertigo imprint from DC Comics.

                                                                         
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbmXJR1Vjj4

"The Flash" returns Tuesday, Oct. 4 on the CW. Last season, The Flash experienced a new universe and visited Earth Two. He also fought metahumans sent over from Earth Two by the villainous super speedster Zoom. After putting Barry through the wringer throughout the entire season, Zoom forced Barry to experience a devastating loss that lead to a shocking conclusion. The new season will focus on the aftermath of Barry's actions and the consequences of tampering with the timestream.

                                                                                   

"Arrow" returns Wednesday, Oct. 5  on the CW. Last season's action packed conclusion put an end to the villainy of Damien Darhk, but not until after his season long attempt to destroy Star City almost succeeded. The aftermath found Team Arrow reduced to Felicity and Oliver after the others went their separate ways. Season Five will focus on Oliver as The Mayor of Star City with the unenviable task of rebuilding the damage done by Damien Darhk and The Hive.The flashbacks will focus on how Oliver became involved with the Russian Mob as revealed in the first season. This new season will also introduce new recruits to Team Arrow as well as a new villain and another crossover is in the works with the other DC television series that are currently on the CW Network.  

                                                                         
                                                                          

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "Suicide Squad" the action packed movie featuring DC Comics supervillains forced into working as a covert team for the U.S. Government broke previous August opening box office records was number one with $135.1 million, "Jason Bourne" starring Matt Damon in the role he has perfected was number two with $22.7, and "Bad Moms" the comedy starring Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, and Kristen Bell was number three with $14.2 million.

                                                                                

"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" is scheduled to open in theaters this November. The movie directed by David Yates ("Harry Potter" franchise) and written by "Harry Potter" series author J.K. Rowling introduces us to the Wizarding World of 1920's North America.

                                                                                    
                                                                               
"King Arthur: Legend of the Sword" is scheduled to open in theaters on March 24, 2017. Director Guy Ritchie ("Sherlock Holmes","The Man from U.N.C.L.E.") brings his unique style to the King Arthur legend. Starring Charlie Hunnam as Arthur Pendragon and Jude Law as Vortigern. 

                                                                             

"Kong: Skull Island" is scheduled to open in theaters in March 2017. The producers of Godzilla (2014) unveil a original and new adventure featuring King Kong and the island of his origin. Starring Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, Brie Larson, John Goodman, and John C. Reilly. 

                                                                                   

"Vixen" the trailer for the second season of this "Arrow" and "The Flash" tie-in animated web-series was recently unveiled at SDCC. Second season episodes will soon be available on CW Seed website alongside the first season that's currently available. 

                                                                          

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "Jason Bourne" the action/thriller starring Matt Damon was number one with $59.2 million, "Star Trek Beyond" the action packed third movie in the updated franchise filled the number two spot with $24.7 million, and "Bad Moms" the comedy starring Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, and Kristen Bell debuted at number three with $23.8 million.


                                                                       

"Suicide Squad" opens in theaters this Friday. This long awaited addition to the DC cinematic universe introduces some of the DC Comics most notorious supervillains as a reluctant team of covert government operatives.The television spots like the one featured here have been very good at highlighting some very amusing scenes from the movie. However, the latest trailer which I featured here last week was the one unveiled at SDCC and was a non-stop blend of action and humor. 

                                                                                    
                                                                                 

Marvel's "Iron Fist" the upcoming Netflix original series which will follow Marvel's "Luke Cage" was unveiled at SDCC. The teaser gives us a glimpse at scenes from the upcoming show featuring Danny Rand a.k.a. Iron Fist. 

                                                                         

"Legion" the upcoming television series from FX and Marvel Entertainment will debut in early 2017. Based on the Marvel Comics character from the pages of X-Men.The show features David Haller a young man diagnosed as schizophrenic and in and out of psychiatric hospitals for years. However, David is actually a mutant and the voices he hears are other people's thoughts. 

                                                                          

"Batman: The Killing Joke" is available today in stores. The latest DC Universe animated movie is now available on Blu-ray/DVD. This is an adaptation of the best selling graphic novel from writer Alan Moore and artist Brian Bolland. 

                                                                            

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Weekend Box Office - "Star Trek: Beyond" the latest installment of the film franchise from producer J.J. Abrams and director Justin Lin was number one with $59.2 million, "The Secret Life of Pets" the family friendly CG animated movie from the makers of the "Despicable Me" movies was number two with $29.6 million, and "Lights Out" the latest supernatural horror from producer James Wan debuted at number three with $21.6 million. 

                                                                               

"Wonder Woman" will open in theaters on June 2, 2017. The trailer which was finally unveiled at San Diego Comic Con was met with rousing fan approval. Director Patty Jenkins has promised a faithful, kick-ass movie that pays respect to the 75 year history of this beloved character and the trailer definitely to embodies that promise. 

                                                                            
                                                                       

"Justice League" will open in theaters November 2017. The long awaited movie bringing together the heavy hitters from the DC Comics debuted the first trailer at SDCC and fans were obviously delighted by what they saw. A departure form the darker and more serious "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" the "Justice League" looks lighter in tone and mood, yet still promises to be seriously bad-ass as befits these beloved characters.

                                                                          

"Suicide Squad" opens in theaters on Aug 5. In just under two weeks the long awaited movie that features some of the DC Comics supervillains as a reluctant team of covert government operatives debuts nationwide. The latest trailer debuted at SDCC in anticipation of the film's opening day featuring more scenes from the upcoming movie. 

                                                                            

Marvel's "Doctor Strange" opens in theaters on November 4. The upcoming movie featuring Marvel's Master of the Mystic Arts was unveiled at SDCC. The movie features more scenes of Stephen Strange's training in the mystic arts and the mysterious villain of the movie who threatens the destruction of the entire world.

                                                                         

Marvel's "Luke Cage" the new trailer for the Marvel and Netflix original series debuted at SDCC. The character previously seen in the Netflix series Marvel's "Jessica Jones" will take center stage in his own series.The trailer shows reluctant hero Luke Cage using his powers and finally embracing his true calling.  

                                                                          

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 SkarsgĂ„rd 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 SkarsgĂ„rd 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 SkarsgĂ„rd 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