Archive for the ‘Movies’ Category
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Teaser Trailer for A Good Day to Die Hard
The first trailer for the fifth film in the Die Hard franchise has arrived. The film of course returns Bruce Willis in the role of John McClane with Jai Courtney playing his son as the action this time takes place in Russia. A Good Day to Die Hard is slated to release on February 14, 2013. ...
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Trailer for The Lone Ranger
The first trailer for The Lone Ranger has arrived. The film stars Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer and is directed by Gore Verbinski. The Lone Ranger is slated to release on July 3, 2013. Native American spirit warrior Tonto (Johnny Depp) and man of the law John Reid (Armie Hammer) are opposites brought together by fate and must join forces to battle greed and corruption. ...
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New Director for Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes was one of the surprise films last year surpassing both box office and critical/audience expectations. Director Rupert Wyatt had hoped to return for the sequel, but recently had to drop out, leaving Fox to find someone new to take over. The studio targeted Matt Reeves (Let Me In, Cloverfield) and today announced he is officially on board to direct Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. The film is being written by the same duo as the first and will continue the sto...
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The Dark Knight Rises Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Download, and VOD Details
Warner Bros. today announced detailed plans for the release of The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Download, and Video-On-Demand on December 4. The Blu-ray will take advantage of the IMAX format filling the screen during those scenes completely, a companion app is coming to iOS and certain Android devices, and a special giftset featuring the entire trilogy will be available as well. ﾃ｢竄ｬﾂ｢Pre-order now at Amazon: Blu-ray/DVD Comboﾃつ--ﾃつDVDﾃつ--ﾃつLimited Edition Cowl (Co...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of October 2
Dark Shadows From the wonderfully warped imagination of Tim Burton comes the story of Barnabas Collins (Johnny Depp), a dashing aristocrat who is turned into a vampire by a jilted lover and entombed for two centuries. Emerging from his coffin into the world of 1972, he returns to his once-majestic home, only to the few dysfunctional descendants of the Collins family who remain. Determined to return his family name to its former glory, Barnabas is thwarted at every turn by his former lover -...
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Universal Chooses Director for Mummy Reboot
Universal began The Mummy in 1932 stretching six films by 1955. The company then rebooted in 1999 with the extremely successful film starring Brendan Fraser which also led to two sequels. The three films totaled over $1.2 billion in worldwide grosses and that doesn't even count the spin-off The Scorpion King and its two sequels. Now there are plans to reboot yet again with it this time being set in modern times and Len Wiseman (Total Recall, Underworld) directing. Len Wiseman: When I first ...
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All Key Players from The Amazing Spider-Man Returning for Sequel
Today brought confirmation that the sequel to this summer's The Amazing Spider-Man will return the critical people involved. Sony rebooted the franchise with Marc Webb directing and Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone starring. All three will be back for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 which already has a release date of May 2, 2014.ﾃつ The Amazing Spider-Man grossed $261 in North America contributing to a worldwide total of $751 million. It released to generally positive reviews, particularly regar...
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Trailer for 42
The first trailer for the film that is centered on Jackie Robinson's life, 42, has arrived. The movie is written and directed by Brian Helgeland (LA Confidential, A Knight's Tale) and stars Harrison Ford as the Dodgers executive behind the signing of Robinson who is played by Chadwick Boseman. 42 is slated to release on April 12, 2013. Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures are teaming up with director Brian Helgeland for ﾃ｢竄ｬﾅ42,ﾃ｢竄ｬﾂ the powerful story of Jackie Robinson, the le...
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