— by ADAM POYNTER — There is no question that the world has been waiting and anticipating the arriving of Marvel’s “The Avengers” — but I don’t think we had any idea the true smashing power it could have on the competition this weekend. With rough early estimates[...]
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First Oscar Winner Returning to Theaters
The very first motion picture to win an Academy Award, the silent film “Wings,” will return to screens for a rare presentation May 16. Presented by Paramount Pictures, “Wings” was meticulously restored to give fans the chance to view the visually stunning epic in pristine condition. “Cinem[...]
Regal Hosting Marvel Movie Marathon
Regal Entertainment Group has announced a celebration for the Super Hero team from Marvel Studios with a one-day-only event for fans to enjoy a series of five Marvel Avengers films. Three of the films will be showcased in stunning RealD 3D, including the midnight premiere of “The Avengers.R[...]
Tom Cruise Taking on Van Helsing
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — In a two-year deal with Universal, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci plan to reboot “Van Helsing” and “The Mummy.” Notably, the successful screenwriting and producing duo penned screenplays for “Mission Impossible III,” J.J. Abrams’ “Star[...]
Rock of Ages Soundtrack Details Released
WaterTower Music has announced the release of the soundtrack album for the upcoming movie musical “Rock of Ages” on June 5. The “Rock of Ages: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” boasts 20 rousing anthems that defined a generation — reinvigorated for the film by a stellar c[...]
Crackle Expands In Latin America
Crackle Inc., Sony Pictures Television’s multi-platform video entertainment network, launched in 17 Spanish-speaking countries across Latin America including Mexico this month, becoming the only online network to offer always free-to-consumer, full-length, ad-supported movies and television se[...]
Full-Length LEGO Movie in Production
The first-ever full-length, theatrical LEGO movie will open nationwide on Feb. 28, 2014, Dan Fellman, president of Domestic Distribution for Warner Bros. Pictures, announced. Currently in production, the 3D computer animated adventure will be directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller from[...]
Jackie Robinson Movie Gets Release Date
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures are teaming up with director Brian Helgeland for “42,” the story of baseball great Jackie Robinson. Slated for release on April 12, 2013, the film will open in time to commemorate the 66th anniversary of Jackie Robinson Day — April 15, the d[...]
Jack White to Score The Lone Ranger
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — I’ve been lukewarm about “The Lone Ranger” since its inception, but this new development has me excited. Jack White, the former lead guitarist and vocalist for The White Stripes, will compose the score for Gore Verbinksi’s “The Lone Ranger.” [...]
TDKR Has an Hour-Plus of IMAX Footage
— by ADAM POYNTER — IMAX has become synonymous with major summer blockbuster releases. Some of the biggest movies of all time have been released in this format — films like “Avatar,” “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” and [...]
More GLAAD Media Awards Announced
GLAAD Media Award recipients were announced in four of this year’s 35 media categories at the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites in Los Angeles on April 21. The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representa[...]
Francis Lawrence Offered Catching Fire
— by CHERRY BELL DAMASCO-FARRINGTON — With Gary Ross officially turning down the sequel to the highly successful “The Hunger Games” in early April, Lionsgate embarked on a quest to find his replacement a few weeks after the release of the film. The Hollywood Reporter reported[...]
Film Explores What Black Men Think
Documentary Channel has announced the U.S. television premiere of director Janks Morton’s award-winning documentary film “What Black Men Think” on Tuesday, May 29, at 8 p.m. as part of Black Documentary Cinema. The film will also be made simultaneously available[...]
Dark Shadows Score Set for May 8 Release
WaterTower Music will release the “Dark Shadows” original score digitally and in stores on May 8. The album features original music by Grammy Award-winning and four-time Oscar-nominated composer Danny Elfman, which is featured in director Tim Burton’s new gothic comedy “Dark [...]