Wonder Woman: Will this viral video work?

Recently sites like YouTube and Vimeo have become useful for more than just finding the next Justin Bieber, now we might be able to find the next great film director. With a small budget and a lot of creativity, Directors are turning to viral videos in order to catch the attention of studios, and there is no doubt that viral is the way to go, just look at the success of the “Harlem Shake.”

“Mortal Kombat’s” Kevin Tancharoen and “Y the Last Man’s” Dan Trachtenberg have already tried their hand at viral videos and now it is stunt-veteran-turned-director Jesse V. Johnson’s turn. Read More

‘Jack the Giant Slayer’ makes it to #1!

This was a very slow weekend at the box office; the numbers coming in Friday didn’t look so good. Now, at the end of it all ‘Jack the Giant Slayer’ topped the box office with $28 million dollars, a great amount over the other ones. Although this isn’t a win for Warner Bros. because the film’s estimated budget was around $200 million and they are far from it, making this film a definite flop.

‘Identity Thief’ fell to second place with $9.7 million dollars and a grand total of $107 million dollars for the four weeks it has been out in theaters. This movie on the other hand has been a big winner, so big applause to all involved. Read More

‘Oz the Great and Powerful’: wardrobe and merchandise

Next week on Friday March 8^th ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ comes to the big screen nationwide. Many are awaiting this film not only because it is the prequel to the beloved classic ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ but also because of the big names attached to the film, starting by the director Sam Raimi and following the entire cast. I got a chance to fly to Los Angeles not only to interview them all, but also to check out the original wardrobes they wore on set, check out the merchandise out on the marketplace now to promote the Disney film and to get treated to a setting of a yellow brick road and a hot air balloon even if just for a little while. Read More

Leaping lizards! Imagine a little Latina Annie? We have.

This week it was confirmed that power players Jay-Z and Will Smith will officially produce “Annie” with an African-American twist. Yes, the little orphan that sings “the sun will come out tomorrow,” will be black. Annie will be played by the adorable 9-year-old Quvenzhane Wallis who will go into Oscar history as the youngest Best Actress Oscar nominee. The Academy Award gave Wallis this honor after her astounding performance in “Beasts of the Southern Wild.”

This wonderful news got us thinking – if Hollywood can have a black Annie, why can’t they also have a little adorable Latin Annie?  Read More

‘A Good Day to Die Hard’ punches its way to #1!

Most of the movies in the box office this week came out Valentine’s day, which means they’ve had four days to get some numbers in and ‘A Good Day to Die Hard’ ended up at number one with $25 million dollars. The new John McClane and son film received terrible reviews, but its faithful followers still made sure to give it a chance, its total for the four days is $33.2 million dollars. The movie has had a lot of international support, which might help its weak beginning.

Last week’s number one ‘Identity Thief’ fell to number two with $23.4 million dollars, making it a success. The film surprised everyone taking over the box office last week, the comedy has now earned way past its production cost making it an unexpected winner. Read More