This morning Thor Chris Hemsworth and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, were nice enough to wake up at the butt crack of dawn to announce the nominees for the 86th Annual Academy Awards. While there were many that stood out as “duh” nominations, like American Hustle and Gravity earning ten nominations and12 Years a Slave walking away with nine, there were snubs that actually surprised me this year. And then there were films like Nebraska and Philomena snatching up nominations like Augustus Gloop at Willy Wonka’s factory. See the full list of nominees for the 2014 Oscars after the break. Continue reading
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The Netflix Streaming Report: Plus One, The Hunt, Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain, and More
Welcome to The Streaming Report, a new weekly feature that will bring you Netflix Instant suggestions to tickle your fancy based on recent uploads. With the weekend upon us, it’s time to get your queues fired up and couch potato mode ready to engage. After the long week on the grind you deserve a nice sit in front of the talk box. This past week, Netflix has been kind enough to supply you with Plus One, The Hunt, The Act of Killing, and a few more you’ll find after the break. We hope this Streaming Report will bring you hours of entertainment for your enjoyment. Continue reading
Turn The Right Corner’s 2014 Oscar Nominees Predictions
The 86th Academy Awards nominees will be announce tomorrow, but I want to stake a claim as to who will be nominated so I can say I was right. Or at least maybe half right. After an interesting Golden Globe Awards as well as some peculiar choices for the DGA Awards, I have finally deduced who will be the top picks for this year’s Oscars. Find out my Academy Awards nominations predictions after the break. Continue reading
Now Available To Own: Short Term 12, You’re Next, The Spectacular Now, The Butler, Enough Said, 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 January 14, 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 Short Term 12, You’re Next, The Spectacular Now, The Butler, Enough Said, and more. Check out the complete list of new releases after the jump. Continue reading
First ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 4 Trailer is Here (56 Screenshots)
As the polar vortex hits the U.S., HBO prepares for winter with the Game of Thrones season 4 trailer. Fans of the George R.R. Martin epic were treated to a special teaser trailer during the Golden Globes this past Sunday. I’m sure many of you have already seen it a thousand times over, but I’ve got for you 56 screenshots from that trailer after the jump. Continue reading
Michael Douglas Cast as Hank Pym in Marvel’s Ant-Man; Paul Rudd Confirmed as Scott Lang
In an official announcement made by Marvel Studios today, it has been confirmed that Michael Douglas (Wall Street; Basic Instinct; Traffic) will play the role of Hank Pym in Edgar Wright’s new film Ant-Man. First appearing in “Tales to Astonish” #27 in January 1962, Pym was the first to don the Ant-Man suit, as well as one of the founding members of The Avengers. Douglas will star alongside Paul Rudd (I Love You, Man; Role Models) who will play Scott Lang, another character in the Marvel Universe who has appeared as Ant-Man. Read the official statement by Marvel Studios Present Kevin Feige after the break. Continue reading
Box Office Aftermath: ‘Lone Survivor’ Makes First Impact in 2014
Rounding out the weekend of January 10-12, 2014, Lone Survivor dominated over the competition, 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.
Disney Eyes March 18 for ‘Frozen’ DVD and Blu-Ray Release
After hauling more than $700 million worldwide, the Disney darling is looking to bring the magic of Frozen to your living room on March 18. It’s only been a few short months since Frozen released on November 27, 2013, and fans should be excited to see all the extra goodies packed in the home video release. Disney will also be releasing the film early for those looking to purchase digitally on February 25, which seems to have become the new trend in home entertainment lately. After the break find out what special features are in store for the Blu-ray combo pack and DVD release. Continue reading
71st Annual Golden Globe Awards Winners List and Live Blog
Let’s be real for a moment. The only reason why you’re watching the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards is for Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, along with anything Jennifer Lawrence-y Jennifer Lawrence may do. They’re the only way we’ll make it through the ceremony in one piece. But just in case you miss a beat or believe the only awards show that matters is the Oscars, you can Turn The Right Corner to find out who wins without having to endure the whole show. We’ll be updating this live blog post just for you as the winners are announced starting at 5pm PST on NBC. See who takes home the 2014 Golden Globes after the break. Continue reading
Sony Introduces PlayStation Now at CES; GameStop Shares Fall
A great disturbance was felt in the secondhand gaming community, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. At the Consumer Electronics Show this past week, Sony announced plans to launch a new streaming game service entitled PlayStation Now, which will be powered by their recently acquired cloud-based technology company Gaikai. As the announcement was made, GameStop shares took over an eight percent dive. Learn more about PlayStation Now after the jump and how it will affect Sony users. Continue reading









