The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival is embarking on its 20th anniversary this year, running from March 8 –16 in Austin, Texas. Over one hundred films were announced to be featured at this year’s festival and over a course of nine grueling days, folks from all over will see highly anticipated movies such as Spring Breakers, Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing, Don Jon’s Addiction, Evil Dead, and much more. Continue reading
After the mind blowing news that Walt Disney had purchased Lucasfilm, speculation on who the House of Mouse would choose to direct Star Wars Episode VII was top of mind for everywhere. It has now been confirmed that J.J. Abrams – yes, the director of the Star Trek reboot – will be the man of the hour. Disney is betting big on this director, hoping the force will live long and prosper. Continue reading
It’s time to get into full Hobbit mode. After Skyfall and Lincoln release this weekend, the next big budget blockbuster will be The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. All three are in my most highly anticipated films of the year list, but right now you can purchase your tickets for the IMAX release of An Unexpected Journey. Continue reading
Pixar, ABC, Marvel Entertainment, and now Lucasfilm all rest comfortably under the watchful eye of the House of Mouse – The Walt Disney Company also owns 80% of ESPN shares, 27% of Hulu, and has a 50% of A+E Networks. With this new acquisition, the Disney powerhouse has already made plans to release a new Star Wars trilogy beginning with Star Wars Episode VII set to release by 2015. Details and more after the break! Continue reading
This is just a friendly reminder that due to an overwhelming hype, Pitch Perfect will be releasing early in select theaters September 28. Looking at the ridiculous, cheeseball moments the marketing for this film has created, Pitch Perfect has been poorly misrepresented and I urge you to seek out this film. Continue reading
In no way, shape or form, should I have to remind you that the Joss Whedon produced film, The Cabin in the Woods, is unleashing onto DVD and Blu-ray this week on September 18. This is more of a friendly reminder of what you can expect to receive when you pick up your copy, because YOU ARE going to buy this movie to add to your collection. As one of the most unique, unsuspecting horror, action, comedies of the year, The Cabin in the Woods is the MUST OWN film of the year. Continue reading
And here we thought Peter Jackson was just pulling a fast one on us back at Comic-Con 2012. Nope! It has been confirmed that The Hobbit will be transformed into a trilogy instead of a two-part film. Apparently, Mr. Jackson was able to film so much additional footage that Warner Bros. just couldn’t say no – and who could blame them? This franchise will clean up the box office just like the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Read on to see what they retitled the second film and when you can expect There and Back Again to be released. Continue reading
One of the most epic, fantasy films is coming to home video in one complete, massive blu-ray box set this Friday. I’m talking about Harry Potter of course! The Complete Harry Potter Wizard’s Collection Blu-Ray Box Set comes complete with with 31-discs and over 37 hours of special features jam packed for your viewing pleasure. But before you go out and spend an excruciatus amount of wizard gold, one man has created an nostalgic retrospective to get you in the mood. Continue reading
It is many a tragedy to hear of any one at a young age like Michael Clarke Duncan to pass away at 54, but although his passing is terribly depressing, we must remember him for all of the incredible work he has done. Most notably known for his works in The Green Mile and Armageddon, Michael Clarke Duncan was that lovable, hulking black man that captivated audiences through his immensely strong on-screen presence (there is no other actor who could replace him). Today we lost a great, kind-hearted actor who will forever be missed. He had endless potential and a great range of work that will carry on forever. More on the story after the break. Continue reading
Tragically depressing news has just hit the fan as Hollywood mourns the loss of famed director Tony Scott, brother of Ridley Scott. This news comes as a shock to everyone as he committed suicide by jumping off the Vincent Thomas Bridge spanning San Pedro and Terminal Island around 12:30pm PST today. His body was recovered four hours later along with a suicide note found in his car near the bridge. Tony Scott was 68 years old at the time of his passing. Read on to find out more updates. Continue reading
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