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‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ movie ready August 1, 2014

The global release of Fifty Shades of Grey will start in North America on Friday, August 1st, 2014 with opening dates around the world to be announced. The Focus Features domestic theatrical release will be in theaters nationwide. Universal Pictures International is releasing the movie in the rest of the world. Sam Taylor-Johnson is directing the highly anticipated film adaptation of E L James’ #1 bestselling book. Fifty Shades of Grey has been adapted into a screenplay by Kelly Marcel. Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti are producing the movie version alongside Ms. James. Read More

Best Father’s Day movies in theaters right now!

“A father is supposed to be the one man who will never give up one you …” – Anonymous

Today Father’s Day, gifts are flying left and right to tell Dad how much we love him. He’s getting calls from loved ones, ties, an iPad, a fancy dinner and more. But you maybe just want some one on one time and nothing does that better than going to the movies. You get to catch up, watch a film, then after, you get some grub and maybe hit the batting cage for ol’ times sake.

So as opposed as to giving you the traditional a list of DVD’s to watch at home, here are my four best recommendations to watch in theaters right now. Read More

Despicable Me 2: First Look At Latino Villain El Macho!

Universal Pictures has unveiled a first look at the super Latino villain El Macho from the upcoming “Despicable Me 2” movie who will be voiced by Benjamin Bratt after Al Pacino left the film. Check out the image below. In the new movie, Gru (Steve Carell) is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new supercriminal. Read More

Demián Bichir, Jude Law’s ‘DOM’ picked up by Fox

Mexican actor Demián Bechir and Jude Law made a film called DOM HEMINGWAY that will now be officially distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures.

Jude Law plays Dom Hemingway, a larger-than-life safecracker with a loose fuse who is funny, profane, and dangerous.  After twelve years in prison, he sets off with his partner in crime Dickie (Richard E. Grant) looking to collect what he’s owed for keeping his mouth shut and protecting his boss Mr. Fontaine (Demián Bechir). After a near death experience, Dom tries to re-connect with his estranged daughter (Emilia Clarke), but is soon drawn back into the only world he knows, looking to settle the ultimate debt. Read More