Weekend Box Office - "Taken 2" blasted its way to number one with $43.0 million, "Hotel Transylvania" was number two with $27.1 million, and at number three with $14.6 million was the musical comedy "Pitch Perfect".

 

 

 

                                                                 

 

 

 

 

Tomorrow night on "Arrow" premieres on the CW. The pilot episodes reveals how spoiled rich playboy Oliver Queen survives a shipwreck and is transformed into a crimefighting vigilante.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                              

 

 

 

 

 

Marvel Entertainment has a direct -to-DVD animated movie planned for April 23. According to Entertainment Weekly, "Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United" has the two heroes going up the energy monster Zzzax. The main characters are voiced by Adrian Pasdar as Iron Man, Fred Tatasciore as The Hulk, and Dee Bradley Baker as Zzzax. Adrian Pasdar and Fred Tatasciore have both voiced their characters before.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                    

 

 

 

 

New on DVD/Bluray "Prometheus" the Ridley Scott "Alien" prequel. Opinions on this movie vary and people either love it or hate it. However, based on reliable information if you saw the movie and felt that it didn't make sense, the deleted scenes will make things clearer.

 

 

 

                                                                      

 

 

 

 

Weekend Box Office - "Hotel Transylvania" took the number one spot making $43.0 million in its opening weekend, "Looper" was number two with $21.2 million, and "End of Watch" held on at number three with $8.0 million.

 

 

 

                                                                                

 

 

 

   The latest poster for "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" was released and it shows the three stars running headlong towards destiny. The final installment releases on Nov.16, 2012.

 

 

 

                                                                      

 

 

   The first trailer for "The Lone Ranger" has been released and the movie told from the perspective of Tonto (Johnny Depp) recounts how Texas Ranger John Reid (Armie Hammer) became The Lone Ranger. The movie directed by Gore Verbinski ("Pirates of the Caribbean") will be released on July 3, 2013.

 

 

 

                                                                    

 

 

The first trailer for the new Bruce Willis movie "A Good Day to Die Hard" debuted and John McClane is back and more intense than ever. I'm already sold. Check it out.

 

 

 

                                                                            

Weekend Box Office - "The House at the End of the Street" was number one with $13.0 million, "End of Watch" was number two by virtue of making just a fraction less than the same $13.0 million as the number one movie, and at number three with $12.7 million was Clint Eastwood's new movie "Trouble with the Curve".

 

 

 

 

                                                                          

 

 

  The web almost literally caught fire after Marvel released the first official image of Hugh Jackman from "The Wolverine". He looks even more chiseled than in previous movies. Looking forward to seeing him fight The Silver Samurai and hopefully, since he is in Japan, the ninjas of The Hand.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                     

 

 

 

 

The animated adaptation of one of the most celebrated graphic novels of all time 'Batman: The Dark Knight Returns" debuts today on DVD/Bluray. I could say all sorts of great things about book the graphic novel and the animated movie, but it's much better just to let the trailer spaek for itself.

 

 

 

                                                                            

                                                              

 

 

Marvel's The Avengers debuted today on DVD/Bluray. Loads of special features and deleted scenes. Buy it. 'Nuff said.

 

 

 

 

                                                                            

 

 

 

  The Dreamworks animated movie "Rise of the Guardians" is scheduled for release on November 21 and I'm quite looking forward to seeing it. The trailer gives you an exciting look at what you're in store for.     

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                      

 

 

 

     The Fall Season finale of "Doctor Who" airs this Saturday and we bid a fond farewell to beloved companions Amy and Rory, affectionally known as The Ponds ( ironically Rory's last name is Williams, but the Doctor refers to him as Mr. Pond. Gonna miss that.). The season just started and it's over after only five episodes, but that's the British for you. I could almost weep. Wink,wink. The season finale is entitled "The Angels Take Manhattan" and features of course, The Weeping Angels. By the way, did I mention that the episode also features Alex Kingston as their grown up daughter River Song, The Doctor's wife.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                

Weekend Box Office - "Resident Evil: Retribution" was number one taking in $21.1 million, "Finding Nemo 3D", took second place bringing in $17.5 million, and "The Possession" was number three with $5.7 million.

 

 

 

                                                                     

 

 

 

   Pics of the new Robocop made the internet and came under a lot of criticism. Lots of fans were not thrilled by what they saw. I'm going to hold off on passing judgement until I see him in action. The movie's release is scheduled for August 9, 2013. Here's a look at what caused all the commotion.

 

 

 

 

 

                                               

 

 

 

 

    New on DVD/Bluray is "Cabin in the Woods" directed by Drew Goddard, who also wrote it with Joss Whedon of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Avengers" fame. Loved by both horror movie fans and critics alike this movie is worth a look.

 

 

 

 

                                                                            

 

 

 

    "Hotel Transylvania" appears to be in same class of animated movie as "Monsters vs. Aliens" which was hilarious and just great fun. Check out the trailer and enjoy Adam Sandler as the voice of Dracula.

 

 

 

                                     

 

 

                                                                            

 

              

 

 

 

 

 

Weekend Box Office - "The Possession" was number one with $21.1 million, "Lawless" came in number two with $12.9 million, and "The Expendables 2" took the number three spot with $11.5 million.

 

 

                                                                 

 

                                                                     

 

 

 

    J.J. Abrams "Star Trek" sequel due on May 17, 2013 will be entitled "Star Trek Into Darkness". It is reported the entire cast will return to crew The Starship Enterprise on their next perilous voyage.

 

 

 

                                                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

The latest DC Universe animated movie "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns", Part 1, arrives on Sept. 25 on DVD/Bluray. This animated version of the Eisner Award winning graphic novel by comic book writer and artist Frank Miller will be a faithful two-part adaptation.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                               

 

 

 

 

Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles debuts on the network Saturday, Sept. 25 with a one-hour premiere at 11a.m.(ET/PT). The new show will use CG animated show.

 

 

 

 

                                                                           

                                                                                

 

 

The new sci-fi action film "Looper" starring Joseph Gordon Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt, and Jeff Daniels opens Sept. 28

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                           

 

 

Weekend Box Office - "The Possession" was number one at the box office taking in $17.7 million, "Lawless" came in number two with $9.7 million, and "The Expendables 2" was number three with $8.8 million.

 

 

 

 

                                                                            

 

 

 

      Michael Clarke Duncan passed away Monday from complications of a heart attack he had in July. The actor came to fame in "The Green Mile" and has acted in a host of movies, tv shows, and even animated movies. His movies included "Armageddon", "Daredevil", "Planet of the Apes", "The Scorpion King", He voiced the computer generated character Kilowog in the recent live action movie "Green Lantern". He was 54.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                           

 

 

 

     The new season of "Doctor Who" premiered this past weekend with the episode "Asylum of the Daleks" which more than lived up to my expectations. Next week's episode "Dinosaurs on a Spaceship" (No kidding) looks just as impressive. The new season promises to continue the tradition set by the previous seasons of delivering jaw dropping surprise on top of jaw dropping surprise.

 

 

 

                                                                                    

 

 

 

 

   This trailer was an unexpected treat and that's not a joke. At first, when I heard the name of this movie I rolled my eyes and thought " Here we go again!". Then I saw Jeremy Renner and former Bond girl Gemma Arterton, as well as, former "X-men" actress Famke Janssen. There may be more to this movie than meets the eye. Check out the trailer and decide for yourself.

 

                                                                         

 

                                                                              

 

 

           

 

Weekend Box Office - "The Expendables 2" remained at number one making $13.0 million, "The Bourne Legacy" took the number two spot making $9.5 million, and "ParaNorman" was number three with making $ 8.7 million.

 

 

 

 

                                                                     

 

 

 

Neil Armstrong: The First Man to Walk on The Moon has died at 82. He inspired a generation by turning science fiction into science fact and his iconic words will always live on ..."One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind".

 

 

 

 

                                                                            

 

 

       The new CW show "Arrow" will premiere in October and promises to be chock full of surprises. This is just the tip of the iceberg. According to Entertainment Weekly, Jessica De Gouw will appear as Huntress. The Aussie actress will play the revenge driven character who will also be a potential love interest for Oliver Queen. As a fellow vigilante who is intent on destroying her father's criminal empire at any cost. The Huntress will find herself coming into conflict with the Arrow.

 

 

 

 

                                                                           

 

 

 

 

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje previously seen on "Lost" has joined the cast of "Thor: The Dark World" and will be playing the dual roles of Algrim the Strong and Kurse. In addition, Kat Dennings ( "2 Broke Girls") will return as Darcy.

 

 

 

                                                                         

                                                                             

 

 

 

 

     "Resident Evil: Retribution" finally arrives theatres on Sept.14 and this one promises to outshine the previous versions. Now that would be quite an achievement. I'm already impressed by what I've seen in the trailer and I can hardly wait to see what surprises they have in store for us.