05.17.2013 | By Jack Rico |
We’re introducing “The 1-4-0″, a brand new movie review summary that will begin each review in 140 characters or less that you can then copy/paste onto Twitter. Enjoy!
The “1-4-0”: ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ is the best action movie of 2013 so far. Killer action scenes, throwback Star Trek homages & intense IMAX 3D. Read More
05.7.2013 | By Karen Posada |
It is not the right time for ‘Jack Reacher’ to be opening nationwide because of its thematic material and unfortunate similarities to the current events that happened in Newtown, Connecticut. There are plenty of scenes that are hard to watch because they will easily remind you of everything that we are seeing and hearing about that tragedy (there’s even a character named Sandy) and if you can’t get pass that, then it’s better to skip this film. On the other hand if you are able to see past the terrible coincidences this is an action movie that will keep you at the edge of your seat. Read More
12.3.2012 | By Jack Rico |
Today we received the first official poster for “Star Trek Into Darkness,” the sequel of the remake of “Star Trek” from director J.J. Abrams. From what we can see, there is a human figure on top of a stone rubble from a collapsed building or a derelict spaceship into a city.
The official plot of “Star Trek Into Darkness” is the following: In Summer 2013, pioneering director J.J. Abrams will deliver an explosive action thriller that takes Star Trek Into Darkness. When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.
The premiere of the first trailer is scheduled for this month of December, and is said to be seen preceding the screening of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey“.
“Star Trek Into Darkness” will be released on May 17, 2013 in the United States and will star John Cho, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Benedict Cumberbatch, Alice Eve and Peter Weller.
What do you guys think of the new poster?
09.27.2012 | By Jack Rico |
I still remember jumping out of my seat last year in “Paranormal Activity 3” at an early screening in NYC in October and saying to myself, “I thought people said these films were supposed to be laughable and infantile?” Not so anymore. Part 3 was outright scary and grossed over $104 million dollars at the US box office off of a production budget of only $5 million. People liked it, and evidently, it’s good business for Paramount Pictures.
Now, the directors of the third installment are back with “Paranormal Activity 4,” and boy are they going to try and top themselves. A new trailer was just released with a brand new cast, low budget and shadowy figures in the background. Will it be scary though? If part 3 was any indication, you better get the ambulances ready for your fright attack.
“Paranormal Activity 4” opens on October 19 in the United States. Check out the trailer now!
05.21.2012 | By Karen Posada |
Director Adam McKay released the first teaser trailer of ‘Anchorman 2 ’ or ‘Anchorman: The Legend Continues’ last Wednesday in theaters with ‘The Dictator’, it is set to open in 2013.
This is something we’ve all been waiting for, since Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) made the big announcement about the sequel on Conan.
The plot possibly will have something to do with a diverse 24- hour news broadcast, as that’s how the last one closed off. We can be sure that it will be filled with hilarious and cruel one- liners like the ones delivered in ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy’. Check out the trailer!
04.29.2009 | By Mack Chico |
What the hell is happening in Mexico?! This swine flu is killing financial opportunities for many companies in the entertainment industry.
Paramount is calling off the May 8 launch of “Star Trek” in Mexico because of the swine flu epidemic, while Sony is debating whether to do the same with sequel “Angels and Demons.”
J.J. Abrams‘ “Star Trek” will open day and date in other major territories May 8.
“Angels,” the follow-up to “The Da Vinci Code,” is opening around the world May 15.
Twentieth Century Fox was the studio most immediately impacted by the outbreak of the flu in Mexico, since “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” is opening day and date Friday. Studio’s international team made the decision over the weekend to cancel the opening of “Wolverine” in Mexico, along with the premiere.
The tricky part now will be deciding when to open the films without inviting too much competition.
And no one’s sure when the situation will improve. Mexico City has virtually shut down, including cinemas. Circuits also are closing theaters in other Mexican cities.
Mexico saw good results for the “X-Men” franchise and also drove plenty of business for “Da Vinci Code.”
Fox’s “X-Men: The Last Stand,” the previous installment, saw its third-best territory gross — $16.5 million — in Mexico. Pic cumed $225 million internationally and $234.4 million domestically.
Mexico also made the top 10 list of highest-grossing territories for “Da Vinci Code,” at $19.3 million. Film grossed a boffo $540.7 million internationally and $217.5 million in North America.
If the situation improves in Mexico, Fox could open “Wolverine” in two weeks. At the same time, the studio might be loathe to go up against “Angels and Demons” if Sony sticks to the May 15 date.
Like Fox and Sony, Paramount is continuing to monitor the situation, and has not yet set another date for the debut of “Star Trek.”
One reason for delaying the launches is that studios don’t want to make huge media spends in the final days before a film’s release and then have to cancel on the eve of the opening.
Fox could even decide to push back the May 22 release of “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” in Mexico when coming up with a new plan for “Wolverine.”
So far, studios don’t believe the flu epidemic will affect moviegoing in other territories, including the U.S. and Canada. There have been no deaths outside Mexico.
“Wolverine” is expected to do big business in its debut. The winter and spring have seen record-breaking grosses at the domestic box office, with admissions up both domestically and internationally.
Universal‘s “Fast and Furious” won at the international box office for the April 24-26 weekend, grossing $15.9 million in its fourth sesh for a foreign cume of $170.9 million and a worldwide total of $316.7 million (domestic cume is $145.8 million). Film far outperformed expectations.
DreamWorks Animation/Paramount’s 3-D toon “Monsters vs. Aliens” likewise continued its strong overseas run, grossing $10.7 million for the weekend for a foreign cume of $142.9 million and a world total of $318.2 million (domestic total is $175.3 million).
“Fast” and “Monsters” are the two top foreign earners of 2009.
