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DVD Radio: Men in Black 3, Lawless, Paranorman

2012/11/27 at 12:00am

DVD Radio: Men in Black 3, Lawless, Paranorman

11.27.2012 | By Jack Rico |

This week from Miami, on the Enrique Santos Morning Show, Jack Rico reviews the new DVD/Bluray releases: the gangster/western movie LAWLESS, thestop motion 3D comedy thriller PARANORMAN, and the disappointing MEN IN BLACK 3.

You can hear our DVD review segment in Miami on the ‘Enrique Santos Morning Show‘ every Tuesday 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/

Indiana Jones IMAX: Q&A with Burtt and Muren

By Karen Posada

2012/09/06 at 12:00am

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Indiana Jones IMAX: Q&A with Burtt and Muren

09.6.2012 | By Karen Posada |

In anticipation of Indiana Jones: ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ coming to select IMAX theaters on September 7th, after 31 years for a one week only event followed by the Blu-Ray release of ‘Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures’ on September 18th. We had an exclusive chance to talk to the sound designer Ben Burtt and visual effects director Dennis Muren from the Indiana Jones movies at the one an only SkyWalker Ranch in San Francisco, California. They were able to tell us some secrets about how it all came together back when it was made, their memories of it all and what were some of the challenges they had to face. Read More

DVD Radio: Ghost Rider 2, A Little Bit of Heaven

By Jack Rico

2012/06/12 at 12:00am

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DVD Radio: Ghost Rider 2, A Little Bit of Heaven

06.12.2012 | By Jack Rico |

This week from Miami, on the Enrique Santos Morning Show, Jack Rico reviews the new DVD/Bluray releases: the action hit GHOST RIDER 2 with Nicolas Cage and the dramedy A LITTLE BIT OF HEAVEN with Gael Garcia Bernal.

DVD Radio: John Carter, Safe House, Journey 2

By Jack Rico

2012/06/06 at 12:00am

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DVD Radio: John Carter, Safe House, Journey 2

06.6.2012 | By Jack Rico |

By Jack Rico

2012/05/30 at 12:00am

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DVD Radio: Goon, Man on a Ledge

05.30.2012 | By Jack Rico |

This week from Miami, on the Enrique Santos Morning Show, Jack Rico reviews the new DVD/Bluray releases: GOON, a vulgar comedy with heart, and MAN ON A LEDGE, this is as bad as it gets.

By Jack Rico

2012/04/03 at 12:00am

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DVD Radio: War Horse, We Bought A Zoo

04.3.2012 | By Jack Rico |

This week from Miami, on the Enrique Santos Morning Show, Jack Rico reviews the new DVD/Bluray releases: the epic war film War Horse by Steven Spielberg, and the family drama We Bought A Zoo starring Matt Damon.

DVD Radio: Extremely Loud, Chipmunks, Dangerous

By Jack Rico

2012/03/27 at 12:00am

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DVD Radio: Extremely Loud, Chipmunks, Dangerous

03.27.2012 | By Jack Rico |

This week from Miami, on the Enrique Santos Morning Show, Jack Rico reviews the new DVD/Bluray releases: the drama EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE, the cerebral indie A DANGEROUS METHOD, and the family film ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED.

Exclusive: First Spanish-language trailer of ‘Dream House’

By Jack Rico

2011/09/16 at 12:00am

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Exclusive: First Spanish-language trailer of ‘Dream House’

09.16.2011 | By Jack Rico |

We just got our hands on the exclusive ‘Dream House’ Spanish language trailer from Universal Studios. You won’t find this video anywhere else except here. The film stars Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz and Naomi Watts in a half-ghost, half-mystery thriller about a family who unknowingly move into a home where several grisly murders were committed…only to find themselves the killer’s next target. Successful publisher Will Atenton (Craig) quit a job in New York City to relocate his wife, Libby (Weisz), and two girls to a quaint New England town. But as they settle into their new life, they discover their perfect home was the murder scene of a mother and her children. And the entire city believes it was at the hands of the husband who survived. When Will investigates the tragedy, his only lead comes from Ann Paterson (Watts), a neighbor who was close to the family that died. As Will and Ann piece together the disturbing puzzle, they discover that the story of the last man to leave Will’s dream house will be just as horrifying to the one who came next.

The buzz around the ‘Dream House’ is rooted in the original trailer that supposedly reveals the twist of the film half way through. But according to an executive producer, the twist shown in the original trailer (which is not shown in the Spanish trailer) is not the main twist of the movie. So is there another one? We’ll all have to wit for the reviews to come in and see.

Dream House will be released September 30th, 2011.

James Cameron to re-release ‘Titanic’ in 3D

By Jack Rico

2011/05/19 at 12:00am

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James Cameron to re-release ‘Titanic’ in 3D

05.19.2011 | By Jack Rico |

HOLLYWOOD, CA (May 19, 2011) – Paramount Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox and Lightstorm Entertainment jointly announced today that James Cameron’s “TITANIC” will be re-released worldwide on April 6, 2012.

The release, which marks the 100th anniversary of the Titanic setting sail (April 10th), will present the film in 3D for the first time ever.

Written, directed and produced by Cameron, “TITANIC” is the second highest grossing movie of all time. It is one of only three films to have received a record 11 Academy AwardsÒ including Best Picture and Best Director; and launched the careers of stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.

Called “A spectacular demonstration of what modern technology can contribute to dramatic storytelling” by Variety upon its release in 1997, the long in the works 3D conversion is being overseen by Cameron and his Lightstorm producing partner Jon Landau who produced the hit movie.

Said Cameron, “There’s a whole generation that’s never seen ‘TITANIC’ as it was meant to be seen, on the big screen. And this will be ‘TITANIC’ as you’ve never seen it before, digitally re-mastered at 4K and painstakingly converted to 3D. With the emotional power intact and the images more powerful than ever, this will be an epic experience for fans and newcomers alike.”

“This new presentation of Paramount’s top-grossing film is particularly special because 2012 is the 100th anniversary of our studio. Paramount has had the pleasure of introducing audiences to some of the all-time classics of cinema during that century of moviemaking and we cannot think of a better way to mark the occasion than with this re-release of ‘TITANIC’,” said Brad Grey, Chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures.

Commented Fox Filmed Entertainment Chairmen and CEOs, Jim Gianopulos and Tom Rothman: “Our 30-plus year relationship with Jim Cameron and Lightstorm has been enormously rewarding, from ‘Aliens’ to ‘Avatar’, and the global phenomenon of ‘TITANIC’ remains one of the greatest sources of pride in our history. We are pleased to allow a new generation of audiences to experience the film in its brilliant digital restoration in 3D.”

By Jack Rico

2011/05/16 at 12:00am

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First image of Cameron Diaz in ‘Gambit’

05.16.2011 | By Jack Rico |

CANNES (May 15, 2011) – Principal photography began on GAMBIT, starring Academy Award© winner Colin Firth (The King’s Speech), Cameron Diaz (The Green Hornet, There’s Something About Mary), Golden Globe and BAFTA award winner Alan Rickman (Harry Potter Series, Alice In Wonderland) and BAFTA award winner Sir Tom Courtenay (The Golden Compass) in London on May 5th. In addition, Golden Globe winner Stanley Tucci (Julie & Julia) and Academy Award© winner and veteran comedic actress Cloris Leachman have joined the cast.

The film is directed by Michael Hoffman (The Last Station) and based on a screenplay written by Academy Award© winners Joel and Ethan Coen (True Grit, No Country for Old Men). Mike Lobell (The Freshman, Honeymoon in Vegas) is producing, alongside Crime Scene Pictures partners Adam Ripp and Rob Paris, who are also financing. Crime Scene Pictures is having an impressive inaugural year. Rizal Risjad and Philip Elway are executive producers.

Shooting in London and in New Mexico, the story centers on British art curator Harry Deane (Firth) who devises a finely-crafted scheme to con England’s richest man and avid art collector, Lionel Shabandar, (Rickman) into purchasing a fake Monet painting. In order to bait his buyer, he recruits a Texas rodeo queen (Diaz) to cross the pond and pose as a woman whose grandfather liberated the painting at the end of WWII.

The behind-the-scenes talent is equally stellar. Florian Ballhaus (Red, The Time Traveller’s Wife, The Devil Wears Prada) will serve as Director of Photography. Academy Award© winner Jenny Beavan (The King’s Speech, A Room with a View) will be the Costume Designer. Joining her are Hair and Makeup Chief Christine Blundell, Academy Award© winner for Topsy Turvey, and Production Designer Stuart Craig, a three-time Academy Award© winner (Gandhi, Dangerous Liaisons, The English Patient), who has multiple nominations for his work on the Harry Potter series.

FilmNation Entertainment is handling distribution outside of the United States, with CBS Films distributing in the United States. Alliance Films will be distributing the film in Canada, Momentum Pictures in the UK and Aurum Productions in Spain.