Archive for the ‘Movies’ Category
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of October 30
The Campaign When long-term congressman Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) commits a major public gaffe before an upcoming election, a pair of ultra-wealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their North Carolina district. Their man: na‹ve Marty Huggins (Zach Galifianakis), director of the local Tourism Center. At first, Marty appears to be the unlikeliest possible choice but, with the help of his new benefactors' support, he soon becomes a real contender. As election...
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Matthew Vaughn Out as Director of X-Men: Days of Future Past
The director of X-Men: First Class won't be returning for the sequel. Matthew Vaughn has bowed out of the production of X-Men: Days of Future Past and considering how good First Class was that will make for a disappointing development for many. Bryan Singer who helmed the first two X-Men films, both of which are still highly regarded, and is producer on the project is considered to be a possible replacement though nothing has been officially determined. Fox will likely announce plans for ...
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Trailer for The Evil Dead
A red-band unrestricted trailer for The Evil Dead has arrived. The film is a remake of the 1981 cult classic and is slated to release on April 12, 2013. Five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival. ...
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Trailer for Iron Man 3
The first trailer has arrived for Iron Man 3. The film has a new director in Shane Black and the central villain (Mandarin) is played by Ben Kingsley. Iron Man 3 is slated to release on May 3, 2013. Marvel Studios’ ‘Iron Man 3’ pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This jou...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of October 23
Magic Mike Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh ("Traffic") unveils the story of Mike (Channing Tatum), an entrepreneur with many talents and loads of charm. Mike spends his days pursuing the American Dream, from roofing houses and detailing cars to designing furniture at his Tampa beach condo. But at night.he's just magic. The hot headliner in an all-male revue, Magic Mike has been rocking the stage at Club Xquisite for years with his original style and over-the-top dance moves...
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New Trailer for Jack Reacher
A new theatrical trailer has arrived for Jack Reacher. Based on the book "One Shot" (which is one of many that feature the character) the film stars Tom Cruise as a homicide investigator who digs deeper into a case involving a trained military sniper who shot five random victims. Jack Reacher is slated to release on December 21. When a gunman takes five lives with six shots, all evidence points to the suspect in custody. On interrogation, the suspect offers up a single note: “Get J...
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Ant-Man a Go for Marvel
Rumored to be under consideration for years, and notably having run a test footage reel at Comic-Con this summer, Marvel has finally given an official green light to Ant-Man. The film will be directed by Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Scott Pilgrim) and has a release date locked in of November 6, 2015. That date means it will begin "Phase Three" of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as it will arrive after The Avengers 2 (May 1, 2015). It seems likely then that Ant-Man will be intr...
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Aaron Paul Cast as Lead in Need for Speed
Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul has been cast in the lead role for the video game adaptation of the Electronic Arts video game series Need for Speed. With the acclaimed series coming to an end next summer the Emmy winner will branch out and take on his first big-time action film. "Need for Speed is one of the most action-packed entertainment experiences you can find," said Electronic Arts EVP Patrick Soderlund. "The newest game, ‘Need for Speed Most Wanted’ and the upcoming film take...
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