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Bobby Cannavale will work with Woody Allen
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2012/05/22 at 12:00am

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Bobby Cannavale will work with Woody Allen

05.22.2012 | By |

Bobby Cannavale will work with Woody Allen

Woody Allen’s next comedy adds Bobby Cannavale to the cast already in place, which are Cate Blanchett, Bradley Cooper and Alec Baldwin. Cannavale is pretty busy, since he’s working now in the HBO series ‘Boardwalk Empire’, he’s also been announced to star in ‘The Big Knife’ a revival play on Broadway in April 2013.

To top it off he was part of ‘Lovelace’ directed by Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein, which Nu Image picked up at Canness Film Festival.

Sony Classics acquires Chilean movie ‘NO’
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2012/05/22 at 12:00am

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Sony Classics acquires Chilean movie ‘NO’

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Sony Classics acquires Chilean movie 'NO'

 Today in Cannes Sony Pictures Classics has announced that it has acquired all the rights for the movie ‘NO’, from the sensational Chilean director Pablo Larraín. With Pedro Peirano as scriptwriter, produced by Juan de Diós Larraín and Daniel Dreifuss and executive directors Jeff Skoll and Jonathan King.

This has been one of the best films received by critics in the festival. One of the best Mexican actors known in the world of Hollywood, Gael García Bernal joins a Chilean cast: Alfredo Castro, Antónia Zegers, Marcial Tagle, Néstor Cantillana, Jaime Vadell and Pascal Montero.

The movie is based on the true story when the Chilean military dictator, Augusto Pinochet was dealing with international pressure, he asked for a referendum to his presidency in 1988. Leaders from the opposite side convince a young advertising executive, Rene Saavedra (Gael García Bernal) to lead their campaign. With deficient resources and constant surveillance from the tyrant’s men, Saavedra and his team create a courageous plan to win the elections and free their country from oppression.

Sony Pictures Classics said that the movie is based on an energetic drama that is masterfully appealing about politics and power, which makes the brain think while it is entertained. Surely ‘NO’ will make Pablo Larraín a known international director and we will see Gael García Bernal in one of his best performances yet.

Participant Media, the company that promoted the film until now and has partnered with Sony Pictures Classics, says Larrín and García are an incomparable team and have created an inspiring film.  Lastly the CEO of the company Jim Berk said he was sure that Sony Pictures Classics was the best company to introduce audiences from the United States to the film.

‘The Avengers’ is #1 at box office for third week!
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2012/05/21 at 12:00am

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‘The Avengers’ is #1 at box office for third week!

05.21.2012 | By |

'The Avengers' is #1 at box office for third week!

‘The Avengers’ had another epic weekend at number one, adding $55.1 million dollars to their golden pot, which is almost half a million in the U.S. alone. Disney’s biggest blockbuster continues to take over the world.

A big release for Memorial Day Weekend ‘Battleship’ opened in second place with $25.3 million dollars. This naval board game brought to life was rumored to beat the superheroes, but it obviously wasn’t nearly a threat.

Sacha Baron Cohen’s new comedy ‘The Dictator’, reached third place collecting $17.4 million dollars. His eccentric new character, which is willing to risk his life to keep democracy from reaching his dictatorship hasn’t been well received, but it seems that his followers gave him a chance.

 

 

The Top 10 Movies in the Box Office are:

1. The Avengers – $55.1 mil

2. Battleship – $25.3 mil

3. The Dictator – $17.4 mil

4. Dark Shadows – $12.8 mil

5. What to Expect When You’re Expecting -$10.5 mil

6. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – $3.3 mil

7. The Hunger Games -$3.0 mil

8. Think Like a Man – $2.7 mil

9. The Lucky One – $1.8 mil

10. The Pirates! Band of Misfits – $1.5 mil

‘Annie’ returns to Broadway in November!
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2012/05/21 at 12:00am

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‘Annie’ returns to Broadway in November!

05.21.2012 | By |

'Annie' returns to Broadway in November!

“The sun will come out, tomorrow …” are the letters that the girls ‘Annie‘ singing in the Broadway musical that is about to return to performing on Broadway later this year.

The next version of ‘Annie‘ on Broadway in 1977 musical “Annie” has release date and place

The young actress Lilla Crawford (“Billy Elliot”) take the lead role, but the adult cast is still unknown.

“Annie,” will begin previews on Oct. 3 and will have its official opening on Nov. 8.

‘Anchorman 2’ – First Teaser Trailer!
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2012/05/21 at 12:00am

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‘Anchorman 2’ – First Teaser Trailer!

05.21.2012 | By |

'Anchorman 2' - First Teaser Trailer!

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!

Men In Black 3
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2012/05/21 at 12:00am

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Men In Black 3

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Men In Black 3

‘Men in Black III’ comes a decade later after ‘Men in Black II’, despite of the amount of time that separate them and it being part of the franchise, it stands well on its on. Clearly director Barry Sonnenfeld still knows what works for Men in Black and its audience. The special effects are phenomenal; the detail given to every alien character is outstanding, so much so that the realness of it can easily gross one out. The screening I went to was in 3D and I can say that the 3D is pretty good; the shots taken off the ledge of New York City’s Chrysler building made me a bit dizzy. The film does a good job at encompassing its predecessors without making a person unfamiliar with them feel lost. This is definitely a family film to watch during Memorial Day Weekend.

 

In this chapter of the Men in Black, Agent J (Will Smith) is forced to travel to the early years of the agency in 1969, to prevent an alien known as Boris the Animal (Jermaine Clement) from killing his partner K (Tommy Lee Jones) and at the same time saving the world from a future invasion and destruction. Agent J has 24 hours to prevent history from changing; he gets to meet and deal with the younger version of Agent K (Josh Brolin), and also discovers other secrets about the agency.

 

There are many cameos in the film, but some of the most talked about such as Lady Gaga or Justin Bieber are barely noticeable. Although Smith still has the same smart mouth as in the past two films, here he’s lost his childish comedy, which means a lot of funny moments the others delivered have been lost. The emotional ties are stronger than the comedy, which perhaps won’t work much for its target audience as the film begins to feel a bit long, the beginning of the film is too fast paced and then it seems to go in slow motion for a while.  

 

The best part about time traveling were the incorporations of Coney Island during the 60’s and Bill Hader as Andy Warhol, there’s many clever historic references here. As mentioned above the special effects were worth the $215 million dollars spent in making the film. We can see this on Boris The Animal, the villain’s presence and voice are perfectly horrific. My favorite character was young Agent K; Brolin is a flawless impersonator and he picked up the mannerisms and everything else from the older version of his character as if they were his own.

 

PG-13 is a perfect rating for this film, as it might get too convoluted and fast paced for a younger audience anyway. As a sequel this film adds on to the story and doesn’t damage it in any way, which very few sequels manage to do. Since there’s consideration of perhaps a ‘Men in Black 4’, which is not a surprise seeing that there’s still plenty of material to work from, other actors should be considered since both of the main charters seemed a bit tired in their roles. This will be a fun film for parents who enjoyed the past films and teens that might be enjoying their first ‘Men in Black’ adventure.

Radio Reviews: The Dictator, Battleship, What To…
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2012/05/18 at 12:00am

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Radio Reviews: The Dictator, Battleship, What To…

05.18.2012 | By |

Radio Reviews: The Dictator, Battleship, What To...

This week from Miami, on the Enrique Santos Morning Show, Jack Rico reviews the new film releases: THE DICTATOR with Sasha Baron Cohen, the adrenaline action movie BATTLESHIP, the pregnant movie WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING, and the vibrator film HYSTERIA.

You can hear our movie review segment in Miami on the ‘Enrique Santos Morning Show‘ every Friday at 7:25 AM and 9:25 AM by Univision Radio ‘MIX98.3FM’ in Miami or the global network by visiting: http://www.enriquesantos.com/

The Devil Inside
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2012/05/15 at 12:00am

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The Devil Inside

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Though The Devil Inside received some disfavorable reviews, the Blue-Ray/DVD release event made it a real thriller.  This event took place at the Linda Vista Community Hospital, located in the heart of East Los Angeles, and notoriously known for being haunted.

The simple rumor that this old historical building is a home to inauspicious paranormal activity, which sends, chills down your spine. This eerie experience began with a few minutes of the hospital’s history and a tour around the creepiest rooms in the structure. The most impressionable room was the basement or better known as “the boiler room.” Not only was the basement a room for boilers, but also where bodies were desecrated.  The moment one enters the room, there is an immediate chilling breeze and the smell of mold.  Observing from the middle of the room, you will be able to notice particles of left over ashes from bodies previously cremated. Chilling, right?

The last portion of the tour was a scene from the film “The Devil Inside“. The scene was a female in a state of possession and showing obvious symptoms of demons dwelling inside. Her body contorted in a manner not any particular person can maneuver, bones moving out of place, but not broken, and just seeing someone’s body bend abnormally screams paranormal.

Susan Crowley, who played Maria Rossi in the film, explained she had to put herself in a state of mind to be able to play the character of a possessed woman. That even as an actress, and knowing reality from fiction, it still takes its toll on you.

Even though you might be a skeptic to such things, one can’t help to think of the possibility something unexplainable is lingering around you, which is the same possibility to being possessed by demons. Therefore, introducing the question, “Is there a Devil Inside?”

‘The Avengers’ breaks more records at box office!
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2012/05/14 at 12:00am

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‘The Avengers’ breaks more records at box office!

05.14.2012 | By |

'The Avengers' breaks more records at box office!

‘The Avengers’ continues breaking records on its second opening weekend with $103.2 million dollars, exceeding 1 billion dollars worldwide. This action movie only dropped by 50%, which is the smallest decline that any blockbuster has ever had. It surpassed the second box office weekend record that ‘Avatar’ held.

Tim Burton and Johnny Depp’s obscure film, ‘Dark Shadows’ took second place with $28.8 million dollars. This movie which is typical Burton style, might stay in the box office for a while given its star power.

The comedy, which has remained high in the box office, ‘Think Like a Man’, ended up in third place with $6.3 million dollars. Followed by ‘The Hunger Games’, both have fought endlessly to continue in the prestigious list.

 

 

The Top 10 Movies in the Box Office are:

1.The Avengers – $103.2 mil

2. Dark Shadows – $28.8 mil

3. Think Like a Man – $6.3 mil

4. The Hunger Games – $4.4 mil

5. The Lucky One – $4.1 mil

6. The Pirates! Band of Misfits – $3.2 mil

7. The Five-Year Engagement -$3.1 mil

8. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel -$2.7 mil

9. Chimpanzee -$1.6 mil

10. Girl in Progress -$1.4 mil

Battleship
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2012/05/14 at 12:00am

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Battleship

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Battleship

‘Battleship’ is based on the Hasbro naval combat game, so not much is expected of it but lots of mindless explosions and shooting. The film fulfills exactly that expectation, because besides the amazing special effects there’s nothing else nutritious in it. This navy propaganda movie has an extremely weak storyline, encompassing dialogue and comedy that are merely attached to try to make the film function as a whole. This movie continues the alien movie lineup to be seen this summer, I’m quite sure this will be the worst one of them all.

 

The Storyline revolves around Alex Hooper (Taylor Kitsch), who is basically a screw up and doesn’t have many goals for himself. His older brother Stone (Alexander Skarsgård) is the complete opposite and enrolls him in the navy. After what seems a couple of years later, Alex becomes a lieutenant and during a Naval war games exercise in Hawaii his crew, which includes R&B singer Rihanna, get involved in an extraterrestrial sea battle for the Earth’s survival.

 

The movie wastes a lot of time building a back-story, made up of romance and the brothers bonding along with an enormous amount of Navy propaganda. All pretty unnecessary and somewhat boring, that whole first 30 minutes or so could have been reduced to a five minute clip. The most outstanding thing in this movie are the spaceships, they are so real and detailed and the explosions and action they deliver are the best things this movie offers. The Halo like outfitted aliens are somewhat original and more real than most, but despite the obvious fact that they are more technologically advanced than us there’s not a lot of intelligent actions on their part.    

 

Liam Neeson once more signs up to be used as an advertisement tool by a mediocre film, given the fact that if you put all the scenes he’s in total, we only see him for about ten minutes. I actually wasn’t too annoyed by Rihanna, since most people such as myself have already judged the movie by her being in it; she played a tough chick without her usual eroticism in her music videos and just followed orders, her lines like the rest of the script are just flat; so not much acting was used. Kitsch and Decker are just eye candy, because nothing really intelligent comes out of their mouths. Another interesting scheme used to persuade the public into cheering for the movie is an appearance by a President of the United States, if this isn’t the biggest most annoying use of propaganda, I don’t know what is. The movie screams patriotism in a cheesy, in your face, “be a hero and sacrifice your life for your country” kind of way.

 

The storyline is so weak that it seems to contradict itself towards the end and there’s never a clear reason as to what the aliens are doing in our planet. It’s just an all out war and a whole lot of shooting without an explanation behind it. What’s worst is there’s a scene at the end of the credits that alludes to a second part. If you enjoy action for the sake of it and don’t care about anything else that makes up a movie, then you can enjoy this. Otherwise, I say wait for the rest of the alien invasion arriving this summer 2012 in theaters.    

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