Now Available To Own: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, August: Osage County, and More

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Prepare your bank accounts, it’s time to see what’s Now Available To Own for the week of April 8, 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. On shelves this week, you can find titles such as The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, August: Osage County, Grudge Match, and more. Check out the complete list of new releases and see if you should buy, rent, or pass ’em after the jump. Continue reading

Box Office Aftermath: ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ Sets April Record

Captain America The Winter Soldier Teaser Trailer Chris Evans Steve Rogers

Rounding out the weekend of April 6, 2014, Captain America: The Winter Solider dominated over its competitors, 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. Continue reading

WonderCon 2014: Sunday Schedule

WonderCon 2014 Anaheim Sunday Schedule

Although WonderCon 2014 will be winding down after a jam packed Saturday schedule, Sunday’s schedule is still packed with some fun panels. Fans of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog can geek out for a special screening with others in the main arena, Marvel Comics will teach you how to Marvel, and Chris Hardwick brings his Nerdist Empire to Anaheim. Check out the full Sunday schedule after the break. Continue reading

WonderCon 2014: Saturday Schedule

WonderCon-2013-Anaheim Friday Schedule

Saturday’s schedule for WonderCon 2014 is filled to the brim with amazing panels that will tide you over until San Diego Comic-Con this summer. Big studio panels from Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, and 20th Century Fox are bringing some of this year’s most anticipated films, such as X-Men: Days of Future Past and The Maze Runner. If fans want to avoid the big panels, there are advanced screenings of Orphan Black, Once Upon a Time, The Blacklist. But I know what you’re really looking forward to is a sneak peak at The Hobbit: There and Back Again. Check out the full program schedule after the break. Continue reading

WonderCon 2014: Friday Schedule

WonderCon-2014-Anaheim Friday Schedule

With WonderCon less than two weeks away, the fine folks at Comic-Con International have graciously uploaded the program schedule. For Friday, April 18, fans eager to get their WonderCon on can expect panels from the 501st Legion, Cartoon Network, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and more. Badge holders will also be able to enjoy the world premiere of Son of Batman, as well as sneak peek screenings of The 100, Teen Titans Go!, and Revolution. Check out the full Friday schedule after the break. Continue reading

‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2’ Casts Game of Thrones Actress Gwendoline Christie

'The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2' Casts Game of Thrones Actress Gwendoline Christie

Many may recognize her as the ass kicking Brienne of Tarth on HBO’s Game of Thronesbut now Gwendoline Christie has been cast as Commander Lyme in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2. Christie has been signed on to replace Lily Rabe, and you can learn more about the decision after the break.  Continue reading

Box Office Battlefield: ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ and Three Limited Releases You Don’t Care About

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The weekend warriors of April 4, 2014 includes Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Dom Hemingway, Under the Skin, and Nymphomaniac: Vol. IIBox 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. Continue reading

Marvel Studios Has Cinematic Universe Planned Through 2028

Marvel Studios Has Cinematic Universe Planned Through 2028

Big news swept the Marvel Cinematic Universe today, Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger says President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige has films mapped out through the year 2028. At the rate they’re going that means there are potentially 28 more Marvel movies to look forward to, or more. Check out official statement after the break. Continue reading

Scarlett Johansson Gains Superhuman Powers in the First Trailer for ‘Lucy’ (121 Screenshots)

Scarlett Johansson Becomes Superhuman in the First Trailer for 'Lucy'

Luc Besson’s newest sci-fi, action-thriller, Lucy, starring Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman released its first teaser trailer. Going beyond her Black Widow status, Johansson is affected by a drug that enables 100-percent of her brain power, giving her superhuman abilities. Check out the first trailer after the jump. Continue reading

The Netflix Streaming Report: Mad Men Season 6, The Fifth Element, Titanic, Mean Girls, and More

The Streaming Report Mad Men Season 6

Welcome to The Streaming Report for April 3, 2014, a weekly feature that suggests newly uploaded movies to Netflix Watch Instant. 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 Mad Men Season 6, The Fifth Element, Titanic, Mean Girls, and more which you’ll find after the break.  Continue reading