The weekend warriors starting February 7, 2014 includes Vampire Academy, The LEGO Movie, and The Monuments Men. Box Office Battlefield is a recurring rundown of all the movie releases for the weekend. Every week, movie studios select candidates to enter the glorious battlefield for your hard-earned dollars. Box Office Battlefield is here to help you decide which movie(s) will take priority over the others.
Yearly Archives: 2014
Movie Review: ‘Vampire Academy’ is Try Hard, Scooby-Doo Twilight Fan Fiction
Young adult series adaptations have it rough in a world where we have Harry Potter and Twilight. The level of expectations range from super premium all the way down to toxic sludge. There is little in-between, with no saving grace for those who push out properties just because there’s a large fan base behind the books. And as much as it may have seemed like a good idea, Vampire Academy (written by Richelle Mead) is yet another throwaway YA franchise that fails gloriously in the wake of Beautiful Creatures, The Host, Percy Jackson, and The Immortal Instruments. Continue reading
The Netflix Streaming Report: Bates Motel, Airplane!, Concussion, Adore, The Usual Suspects, and More
Welcome to The Streaming Report for February 6, 2014, a weekly feature that suggests newly uploaded Netflix Instant movies and shows that may tickle your fancy. After the long week on the grind you deserve a relaxing staycation with a bowl of popcorn, a bucket of ice cream, and only your Netflix queue to judge you. This past week, Netflix has been kind enough to supply us with Bates Motel, Airplane!, Concussion, Adore, The Usual Suspects, and a many more you’ll find after the break. We hope The Streaming Report will bring you hours of entertainment for your viewing pleasure. Continue reading
31 Most Anticipated Movies of 2014
Just by looking at the release schedule this year, it almost feels as if studios have completely eradicated the idea of containing their films within the traditional Summer movie season – May through August. Some of the biggest blockbusters are releasing earlier than ever, months before May, and they even continue all the way through the end of the year. With big franchises returning to the silverscreen, such as Transformers, Spider-Man, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles there is no telling who is going to come out on top. Check out Turn The Right Corner’s 31 Most Anticipated Movies of 2014 after the break and start booking your calendars now. Continue reading
Bring Home the Award-Winning ‘12 Years a Slave’ on Blu-ray and DVD March 4
I’m predicting the future, and what I foresee is that 12 Years a Slave will win Best Picture at the Oscars on March 2 and the home video sales will skyrocket once it releases on March 4, the following Tuesday. That’s perfectly timed isn’t it? 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment announced today the big release date for one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2013 – it was in my top 5 that’s for sure. Check out all of the special features, along with the box cover art after the break. Continue reading
Now Available To Own: Dallas Buyers Club, About Time, Romeo and Juliet, and more
Empty your wallets and check your bank accounts, it’s time to see what’s Now Available To Own for the week of February 4, 2014. Each week we run down new releases in movies, television series, and video games that you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. Not only that, we provide insights on some of the best deals on the Internets to keep your credit card from crying. On shelves this week, you can find titles such as Dallas Buyers Club, About Time, Romeo and Juliet, The LEGO Movie Videogame, and more. Check out the complete list of new releases after the jump. Continue reading
‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ Character Posters Feature Rogers, Fury, and Black Widow
Summer movie season is almost here. Joking, kind of. This April brings about some of the most anticipated blockbusters of 2014, starting with Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Marvel Studios has debuted a few new character posters the feature Captain America (Chris Evans) himself, along with Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson). Check out the hi-res version of each poster along with a combo of the three after the jump. Continue reading
Box Office Aftermath: ‘That Awkward Moment’ gets Side Swiped by ‘Ride Along’ and ‘Frozen’
Rounding out the weekend of January 31 – February 1, 2014, Ride Along dominated over the competition again, leaving the box office battlefield victorious. Box Office Aftermath is an ongoing column dedicated to recapping the weekend’s total ticket sales. Each week, combatants enter the cinematic war zone, bloodthirsty for your cash. But there can only be one true winner. In Box Office Aftermath, we will take a look at the numbers, how previous contenders fared, and provide a brief analysis of the results.
‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’ Super Bowl Trailer Features Dinobots (28 Screenshots)
It has begun. Bayhem struck Super Bowl 48 last night in an all too familiar fashion. Glimpses of Transformers: Age of Extinction shook the foundation of summer blockbusters as moviegoers were given their first look at Grimlock, the leader of the Dinobots, in action. No matter how many times Michael Bay disappoints us, he always knows how to hit that sweet spot; and it looks like June 27 can’t come soon enough. Check out the teaser teaser and 28 hi-res screenshots after the break. Continue reading
‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ Super Bowl Extended Trailer is Action Packed (100 Screenshots)
Marvel Cinematic Universe fans received an extra special treat this past weekend during Super Bowl 48 as the second trailer for Captain America: The Winter Soldier debuted. Giving more insights as to where the sequel to Steve Rogers’ (Chris Evans) journey will take us, this new trailer gives a better look at The Falcon (Anthony Mackie), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), and the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) himself. Check out the full-length, extended trailer along with 100 hi-res screenshots after the break.









