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2012/06/14 at 12:00am

Is an ‘E.T’ sequel actually happening?

06.14.2012 | By Mack Chico |

In what was supposed to be called “E.T: Nocturnal Fears,” Steven Spielberg was given a sequel treatment that he had to pass on because it was too dark compared to the original. “ET: The Extra-Terrestrial” grossed almost $800 million worldwide and is considered one of the greatest works of Spielberg’s career.

Speaking to the American Film Institute, Steven Spielberg explained why “ET 2” never happened. “Sequels can be very dangerous because they compromise your truth as an artist,” he said. “I think a sequel to ‘ET’ would do nothing but rob the original of its virginity. People only remember the latest episode, while the pilot tarnishes.“

According to sources, the ‘E.T’ sequel had a second spaceship land at the end, but the aliens onboard are evil. They’re searching for a stranded extraterrestrial named Zrek (aka ET), who is sending a call for “Help.” The evil creatures are carnivorous and are an albino fraction (mutation) of the same civilization ET belongs to. The two separate groups have been at war for decades. Later in the script, Elliot and his friends are kidnapped and violently interrogated by Korel (the alien commander), demanding to know the whereabouts of Zrek. Thankfully, ET is aware of the attack and arrives to save the day.

But it’s not out of the realm of possibility that Spielberg won’t consider directing an ‘E.T’ sequel: “I can’t imagine ever making another one, unless I wake up one morning with a master thought.”

By Mack Chico

2012/06/13 at 12:00am

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‘Star Trek 2’ to be released in IMAX 3D

06.13.2012 | By Mack Chico |

Paramount Pictures today announced that the sequel to J.J. Abrams’ 2009 blockbuster Star Trek, will be released in the immersive IMAX 3D format on May 17, 2013. The film represents the second feature in the ground-breaking franchise to be released in IMAX following Star Trek, which grossed more than $375 million at the worldwide box office.

Following on the heels of Paramount Pictures’ and Bad Robot’s 2011 hit, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, the filmmakers have once again taken full advantage of the IMAX® camera as well as the clarity and scope that The IMAX Experience® provides in order to transport fans into this 23rd century world. Several key sections of the film that feature big action set pieces have been captured with IMAX cameras, which has become an integral tool for visionary filmmakers to tell their amazing stories.

Exclusively in IMAX, sequences shot with the extremely high-resolution cameras will expand to fill the entire screen and further immerse the audience in the vast dimension and adventure of this highly-anticipated follow-up. Directed by J.J. Abrams and written by Damon Lindelof (Prometheus), Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman (Transformers, Mission: Impossible III, Star Trek) the sequel follows another chapter of the USS Enterprise crew’s exploration into the unknown. Returning to their posts on the Enterprise are Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, and Bruce Greenwood. They are joined by new cast members Peter Weller and Alice Eve.

“We were so thrilled with the creative results of shooting IMAX for Mission: Impossible that we jumped at the chance to use the format for Star Trek. All expectations were exceeded — the action and resolution is insane at this scale. We cannot wait for audiences to see the crew of the Enterprise in a way they never have before,” said J.J. Abrams.

The IMAX release of the Star Trek sequel will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.

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.

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/

By Karen Posada

2012/06/11 at 12:00am

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Madagascar 3 tramples the box office

06.11.2012 | By Karen Posada |

A surprising turn of events occurred at the box office this weekend, where ‘Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted’ wan taking first place with $60.3 million dollars. What’s interesting is that the animated film collected this money mainly from 3D ticket sales, which is a rare event.

Ridley Scott’s ‘Prometheus’, which was expected to rule the box office, got second place with $50 million dollars. Either way for a rated R film it still did surprisingly well and word-of-mouth may put it at number one for next weekend.

The fairy tale ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ fell quickly to third place with $23 million dollars. To finish off with the bizarre ‘The Avengers’ has left the top 3 after six weeks.

The Top 10 Movies at the Box Office are:

1. Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted – $60.3 mil

2. Prometheus – $50 mil

3. Snow White and the Huntsman – $23 mil

4. Men in Black 3 – $13.5 mil

5. The Avengers – $10.8 mil

6. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – $3.2 mil

7. What to Expect When You’re Expecting – $2.7 mil

8. Battleship – $2.3 mil

9. The Dictator – $2.1 mil

10. Moonrise Kingdom – $1.6 mil

By Karen Posada

2012/06/11 at 12:00am

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‘Dredd’: First pictures and poster!

06.11.2012 | By Karen Posada |

Lionsgate’s ‘Dredd’ will open September 21 of this year. The project comes from writer Alex Garland and director Pete Travis that bring to life the futuristic neo-noir thriller. Shot in 3D with amazing slow movement photographic sequences, the film is based on the celebrated dark and visceral character from John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra’s comic books; about a powerful police enforcer Karl Urban, who gets involved in a high stakes drug war with his novice in training Olivia Thirlby and his nemesis Lena Headey.

In the future North America is a wasteland, in the East Coast, from Boston to Washington D.C. is Mega City One: a huge violent metropolis where criminals own the chaotic streets. The only law presence is the urban police called “Judges” who have the combined power of a judge, jury and instant executioner. The most known and feared in all the city is Dredd (Karl Urban) the highest Judge, has the challenge of ridding the city of a misfortune- a drug epidemic that has users of “Slo-Mo” experiencing reality a fraction of the normal speed.

During a regular workday, Dredd has the task of evaluating Cassandra Anderson (Olivia Thirlby) a novice with powerful psychic abilities thanks to a genetic mutation. A horrible crime takes them to a neighborhood where fellow Judges wouldn’t dare enter – a 200-story dump controlled by a prostitute now turned drug lord Ma-Ma (Lena Headey) and her merciless clan. When a high ranking member of the gang’s circle is captured Ma-Ma takes over the control of the area and starts and all out dirty and vicious war against the Judges showing that she will do whatever it takes to take care of her empire. With the rising number of deaths and with no exit, Dredd and Anderson must face the possibilities and get tangled in a incessant war for their survival.

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 |

‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ in first place

By Karen Posada

2012/06/04 at 12:00am

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‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ in first place

06.4.2012 | By Karen Posada |

Universal’s ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ opens at number one with $56.3 million dollars. This interesting twist to the classic fairytale has surprised many, not only because of Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth performances, but also because of its popularity.

‘Men in Black 3’ falls to second place with $29.3 million dollars, earning less than its predecessors. The alien packed movie had a great summer opening weekend, but that has quickly ended to make way for the rest of the other summer blockbusters.

Although ‘The Avengers’ ended up on the third spot with $20.3 million dollars, it still continues to break records, becoming the third highest grossing domestic release ever. The superheroes surely have kept up a good fight.

The Top 10 Movies in the Box Office are:

1. Snow White and the Huntsman – $56.3 mil

2. Men in Black 3 – $29.3 mil

3. The Avengers – $20.3 mil

4. Battleship – $4.8 mil

5. The Dictator – $4.7 mil

6. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – $4.6 mil

7. What to Expect When You’re Expecting – $4.4 mil

8. Dark Shadows – $3.9 mil

9. Chernobyl Diaries – $3.0 mil

10. For Greater Glory – $1.8 mil

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 Karen Posada

2012/05/29 at 12:00am

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‘MIB3’ takes over the number one spot

05.29.2012 | By Karen Posada |

The first movie of this weekend, when the summer begins unofficially, is ‘Men In Black 3’. This part of the sequel, which arrives ten years later, collected $70 million dollars. Many things help this chapter of ‘The Men in Black’, starting with the special effects and James Brolin.

‘The Avengers’ was in first place for three consecutive weeks, it fell to second place with $46.9 million dollars. In total this film has gathered $523.6 million dollars for Disney.

‘Battleship’ ended up in the third spot with $13.8 million dollars. This movie about marines surely thought it would get more during the long Memorial Day Weekend.

The Top 10 Movies in the Box Office are:

1.Men In Black 3 – $70 mil

2. The Avengers – $46.9 mil

3. Battleship – $13.8 mil

4. The Dictator – $11.8 mil

5. Dark Shadows – $9.4 mil

6. Chernobyl Diaries – $9.3 mil

7. What to Expect When You’re Expecting – $8.9 mil

8. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – $8.2 mil

9. The Hunger Games – $2.9 mil

10. Think Like a Man – $1.8 mil

By Karen Posada

2012/05/29 at 12:00am

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9 new pictures from ‘Les Miserables’

05.29.2012 | By Karen Posada |

‘Les Miserables’ will premiere on December 14 and has already become one of the most anticipated films of the year. The followers of the musical, and everyon else will agree that the film adaptation has an incredible cast: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hataway, Russel Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Helena Bonham Carter.

The plot of ‘Les Miserables’ is set in France in the 19 century, it’s a passionate story of unfinished dreams and unrequited love, of sacrifice and rendemption a testimony of the survival of the human spirit. Jean Valiean (Jackman) is a free prisoner, who is followed endlessly for decades by Javert (Crow) a policeman, after breaking parole. When Valiean accepts to care for Cosette (Seyfried), the daughter of Fantine (Hathaway) a factory worker; their lives change forever.

In the following images we show you some of the characters, there’s still left to see how Cohen and Carter will be as Thenardiers since their images haven’t been published.