— by ADAM DALE — “Happy Feet” was a happy surprise hit for Warner Bros. Pictures in 2006 when this sleeper hit came out of nowhere and grossed over $380 million at the box office. Its flawless mixing of gorgeous computer-animated graphics, showcasing the beautiful icy world of the An[...]
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‘Happy Feet Two’ Soundtrack Drops Nov. 22
WaterTower Music will release the “Happy Feet Two: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’ on Nov. 22. The 23-song album features “Bridge Of Light” — a brand new song from P!nk — along with several new versions of familiar hits performed by Janelle Monáe, Lil P-Nut, Robin Wi[...]
Under Review: ‘The Smurfs’
— by LYNN TACKITT — When my kids were small, they watched “The Smurfs” on Saturday mornings. They thought they were cute and knew all the characters by name and their traits. I was more of a Bugs Bunny girl, so I didn’t follow them as closely as my kids did[...]
Eight Clips from ‘The Smurfs’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Numerous remakes and feature film versions of our favorite cartoon shows are continuing to be brought to life in live-action versions. One show that entertained so many will be hitting the big screen in 3D this summer, “The Smurfs.” In what is to be a sure-fire hi[...]
A Featurette from ‘The Smurfs’
— by JESSICA MORALES — In this first featurette, we see Gutsy, Smurfette, Brainy, Grouchy, Clumsy and Papa Smurf get magically transported into our world. These wonderful characters are smurfed to life by Alan Cumming, Katy Perry, Fred Armisen, George Lopez, Anton Yelchin and Jonathan Wi[...]
Under Review: ‘Hop’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Major holidays are a huge time for movies, especially for anyone who has kids off from school for prolonged periods of time. These are usually when the family-friendly films start to roll into theaters. This Easter we have “Hop,” directed by[...]
Seven Clips from ‘Hop’
— by ADAM POYNTER — With Easter just around the corner, there was bound to be a new family film coming out to appease the many families looking for something to do over the holiday break. This year, it just so happens to be a film about Easter: “Hop,” by director Tim Hill (“Alv[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Love and Other Drugs’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — There are few people who I find so beautiful they’re distracting. Somebody may look great with their shirt off, but if there’s any sort of plot going on that’s what I’m paying attention to. Jake Gyllenhaal falls into the distractingly b[...]
A Teaser from ‘The Smurfs’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — It’s always a risky proposition revamping any childhood staple. Nostalgia may sell tickets, but it doesn’t mean that the movie-goers will be as happy with the experience as they were in their childhood. With any luck, though, the franchise will become popu[...]
Up for Charity Auction: Voicemail Messages Personally Recorded by Celebrities
— by AMANDA MC KEEVER — Charity Buzz has a few auctions listed that will help to raise money for a worthy charity called Children Mending Hearts. One of the many celebrity items on offer is a voicemail by the talented actor Ewan McGregor. McGregor is one of the most astounding actors of [...]
Comedic Return For Edward Zwick
— by SEAN GERSKI — Writer-producer-director Edward Zwick has had a long, varied career, but he is most often remembered for his epic dramas (such as “Courage Under Fire,” “Legends of the Fall,” “The Last Samurai” and “Blood Diamond”). He do[...]