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I want to thank MattInRC , April from Twilightish and of course Jorge from HiDefNinja in participating in this crazy idea Matt came up with. And I look forward to doing this again next year. I have kept me answers very simple due to the fact I haven't seen 3/4 of the films nominated (That's why I have  Matt ).  And that is where Matt, April and Jorge have stepped up their game and include their explications to their picks. So with out without further ado here are our picks for  Sunday's Oscars . Best Animated SJF: Wreck-it-Ralph Twilightish: Wreck-it-Ralph - While I don't believe that there were any EXCEPTIONAL movies in this category this year, I think this was the best out of the choices. Matt: Frankenweenie – While my favorite animated film of the year in Hotel Transylvania wasn’t even nominated, Frankenweenie is a really great film about boys and their love for pets. There’s some great voice work here as well and the stop motion is like a breath

SNITCH Review  By: MattInRC  The surprisingly deep Snitch features The Rock's best performance as...not The Rock. Ready for a shocker? Dwayne Johnson is really good in Snitch, a powerful film about life in the drug trade. I know, it's Johnson ( aka WWE's The Rock ), but hear me out on this one. Johnson ( Fast Five ) plays John Matthews, owner of a successful construction company, whose estranged son Jason ( Rafi Gavron ) is arrested after accepting a package filled with drugs. He's the victim of an undercover operation, hoping to nail small-time dealers who will in turn cough up other names for arrest. But Jason is neither willing to cooperate, nor turn in his drug-dealing friends, not because he's a hardened dealer, but because his morals won't allow him to do so. Matthews and his ex-wife Sylvie ( Melina Kanakaredes ) don't understand his defiance, but are more worried about his safety in prison, which forces Matthews into action. He u

Lionsgate's newest film, PEEPLES , will have you on the floor laughing! PEEPLES , produced by Tyler Perry , is a hilarious comedy where you learn that the outcome of impressing the parents isn't always what you expect it to be. Get ready for some surprises and interesting twists. PEEPLES , starring Kerry Washington with the hilarious Craig Robinson and David Alan Grier , is a must-see! Sparks fly when Wade Walker ( Craig Robinson ) crashes the preppy Peeples annual reunion in the Hamptons to ask for their precious daughter Grace's ( Kerry Washington ) hand in marriage. Wade might be a fish-out-of-water among this seemingly perfect East Coast clan, but he’s not about to let himself flounder. Instead, in a wild weekend of fun, dysfunction and hilarious surprises, Wade is about to discover there’s room for all kinds of Peeples in this family, no matter their differences. Writer and first-time director Tina Gordon Chism (writer of DRUMLINE) joins forces with Tyler Perr

Where can you find dozens of half-naked girls and guys in teddy bear-clad underwear? Only at the Hollywood premiere of Relativity Media's upcoming comedy 21 AND OVER . Go ahead and re-live the good times through these hilarious photos from last night's premiere. See the film's stars Miles Teller, Skylar Astin, Justin Chon and Sarah Wright work the red carpet and don't miss birthday boy Miles Teller's very special and very 21 AND OVER -appropriate birthday cake. Be sure to like the official Facebook page and check out the exclusive photo album from the premiere. Straight-A college student Jeff Chang has always done what’s expected of him. But when his two best friends Casey and Miller surprise him with a visit for his 21st birthday, he decides to do the unexpected for a change, even though his critical medical school interview is early the next morning. What was supposed to be one beer becomes one night of chaos, over indulgence and utter debauchery in

You and your friends are invited to join THE SWEENEY Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 @ 8:30-11:00 PM . The Pig and Whistle Bar 2801 Geary Blvd. San Francisco, Ca 84118 EVENT DETAILS Keep a lookout on the 43KIXSanFrancisco and 43KIXSanJose twitter and facebook pages for details and clues about the exclusive THE SWEENEY Scavenger Hunt leading up to and during the event. Throughout the event, post pictures of you and your friends with #TheSweeney and #SF ! Those with the best and/or most pictures will get exclusive THE SWEENEY prize packs. THE SWEENEY opens in Anitoch and on VOD everywhere on FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST! Please Leave A Comment-

You and your friends are invited to join THE SWEENEY Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013 @1:00- 3:30 PM . The Englander Sports Pub 101 Parrott St. San Leandro, CA 94577 EVENT DETAILS Keep a lookout on the 43KIXSanFrancisco and 43KIXSanJose twitter and facebook pages for details and clues about the exclusive THE SWEENEY Scavenger Hunt leading up to and during the event. Throughout the event, post pictures of you and your friends with #TheSweeney ! Those with the best and/or most pictures will get exclusive THE SWEENEY prize packs. THE SWEENEY opens in Anitoch and on VOD everywhere on FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST! Please Leave A Comment-

For a while, it seemed as though the only news about the proposed new take on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was about as welcome as someone pooping into their sewer living room. Fans were up in arms about proposed changes to the mythology, the writers kept changing and then it was delayed for yet more script work. Today, however, there was a much more surprising announcement: Megan Fox is on board. “But!” we hear you cry, “good burghers of Empire! How can that be? Didn’t Fox and Bay have a huge falling out after Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen ? With insults hurled back and forth?!” All of that is true, and please don’t call us burghers. It sounds rude. Time, apparently, has healed the rift and Michael Bay broke the news on his website with a basic announcement. “TMNT: we are bringing Megan Fox back into the family!” The Hollywood Reporter has tapped its sources and discovered that Bay and his former Transformers leading lady reconciled over several meetings, and that

And now, Empire has this exclusive Iron Man 3 poster , it's Mandarin's turn to look badass - something Sir Ben Kingsley does with ease. Though his evil-sounding voice in the trailers below isn't oriental in the slightest, here The Mandarin's get-up and, well, sense of feng shui definitely has an Eastern vibe. Note the elaborately trimmed coat and liberal use of joss sticks, as well as the Chinese Dragons both on the walls and and standing proudly on the floor. As for the camo gear and army boots, that's probably something to do with him being the leader of an international terrorist organisation and as such, believing in a certain amount of discipline. Then there's a Captain America-like combat helmet with holes in it, which is probably just there to look intimidating (and hold incense, naturally). Please Leave A Comment-

With the film now ploughing through the post-production process ready for an October release, sci-fi novel adaptation Ender’s Game creeps ever closer. Today a new image from the film, focusing on Asa Butterfield’s Ender Wiggin and Hailee Steinfeld’s Petra Arkanian has emerged online via fan site Enderwiggen.net . Ender’s Game , drawn from Orson Scott Card’s novel, takes place in the near future, where Earth is under threat from a hostile, insectoid alien race called the Formics. After two devastating attacks, the world’s forces have rallied to defend against the next, setting up Battle Schools to pick and train the most gifted children in the art of war. One of those, a shy but strategically talented lad named Ender, is plucked from school and quickly earns the respect of his peers and senior officers, including Colonel Graff ( Harrison Ford ) and wartime legend Major Rackham ( Ben Kingsley ). Of course, it’s not as simple as that – nothing ever is in wartime – and soon Ende

Documentary film " Legends of the Knight " explores the inspirational impact of Batman and the power of heroic storytelling. The trailer for the new documentary film " Legends of the Knight " debuted online on Thursday. The not-for-profit film collects the stories of Batman fans around the world whose lives have been significantly impacted by the legends and tales of the Dark Knight. "Batman has become contemporary mythology," producer/director Brett Culp said. "We want to show how enduring stories like this shape us. Our goal is to inspire everyone on the planet who loves Batman to embody his spirit, engage with the world, and make a difference. Together, we are Batman." Culp is a life-long Batman fan. Over the past year, he and his team have filmed stories in 12 cities, recording 48 interviews. They captured the stories of individuals whose love of the Dark Knight has inspired them to overcome devastating obstacles, to motivate and e

BARRY JOSEPHSON TO PRODUCE DAN GILROY’S SCRIPT OF STAN LEE’S SUPERHERO FILM ANNIHILATOR . Prolific film & television producer Barry Josephson (ENCHANTED, BONES) has signed on with Magic Storm Entertainment to produce the legendary Stan Lee's creation ANNIHILATOR. The film script has been penned by Dan Gilroy (BOURNE LEGACY/REAL STEEL). ANNIHILATOR tells the story of a young Chinese expatriate, Ming, who must choose between remaining in prison or enlist in a secret US super soldier program. The program uses targeted genetic enhancements from various animal species. Ming chooses to undergo this nearly fatal procedure and through his extreme resolve, gained as a result of his family’s tradition of practicing Qijong and martial arts, he survives. Now, armed with remarkable abilities, he must confront a former rival with his own set of enhanced faculties. Our reluctant hero is forced not only to face his personal demons, but also to defeat the villain who will destroy

 Win your tickets to see an advance screening for THE SWEENEY ! The screening is on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013 @ 7:30 PM @ AMC Deer Valley in Antioch. THE SWEENEY is a British action film, based on the 1970s television series of the same name. The film was directed and written by Nick Love, and co-written by John Hodge, based on the characters created by Ian Kennedy Martin. The film stars Ray Winstone as Jack Regan and Ben Drew as George Carter. The film also stars Damian Lewis, Hayley Atwell and Steven Mackintosh . THE SWEENEY is a stylish, exhilarating action thriller, proving sometimes you have to act like a criminal to catch a criminal. Armed and dangerous, the Sweeney Flying Squad are old school crime fighters enforcing the law. Led by legendary detective Jack Regan ( Ray Winstone ) and his loyal partner, they have their own unique way of operating and always get results. With a bank heist in progress and his old enemy making reappearance on the London crime scene,

QED International and banner Groundswell Productions are aiming to tell a Bruce Lee origin story with Birth of the Dragon, tapping scribes Christopher Wilkinson and Stephen Rivele to pen the tale. Documentary Producer Claims Spike TV Stole Film Footage for ' I Am Bruce Lee' Dragon , according to QED and Groundswell, is inspired by the true-life duel between Lee and Wong Jack Man , who was China’s most famous kung fu Master. The no-rules fight took place in San Francisco in 1965, when the city’s Chinatown was controlled by Hong Kong triads. The writers are using this true event as a jumping-off point for a wider-canvas action movie in which Wong and Lee team up to battle a band of Chinatown gangsters. QED CEO Bill Block and Groundswell’s Michael London will produce the project along with Wilkinson and Rivele. Groundswell’s Kelly Mullen will exec produce.
 "Stephen Rivele and Chris Wilkinson have taken a little-known chapter in the life of Bruce Lee and used it

Josh Boone will helm Fox 2000's adaptation of the best-selling novel for "Twilight" and "Safe Haven" producers. Josh Boone has been hired to direct The Fault in Our Stars , Fox 2000’s adaptation of John Green’s acclaimed best-seller. Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen, the producers behind The Twilight Saga and this past weekend’s Nicholas Sparks translation Safe Haven, are producing the project, which has a script by (500) Days of Summer and The Spectacular Now screenwriters Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber. Whispers of Boone’s involvement surfaced over the weekend when a series of tweets connected Green, a big social networker, Boone and actress Shailene Woodley (The Descendants). At this stage, however, sources say Woodley, who stars in Neustadter and Weber’s Now, has not been offered a role in the film (but she's in the running for the female lead as in Hailee Steinfeld ). Stars centers on a teenage girl stricken with terminal cancer who f

As the elements gather for Star Wars: Episode VII , talk (and a whole Bantha-drawn sled’s worth of speculation) has turned to which of the original cast might return. There have already been rumours that Harrison Ford is mulling a deal to reprise Han Solo, and Mark Hamill has gone on the record to say that there have been talks. Now the once – and possibly future – Luke Skywalker has had more to say, chatting with Entertainment Tonight . “They're talking to us," Hamill says. " George Lucas wanted to know whether we'd be interested. He did say that if we didn't want to do it, they wouldn't cast another actor in our parts – they would write us out. … I can tell you right away that we haven't signed any contracts. We're in the stage where they want us to go in and meet with Michael Arndt, who is the writer, and Kathleen Kennedy, who is going to run Lucasfilm. Both have had meetings set that were postponed – on their end, not mine. They're more

Watch the official red band trailer for KISS OF THE DAMNED , exclusively on Yahoo! Movies : Beautiful vampire Djuna ( Josephine de La Baume ) tries to resist the advances of the handsome, human screenwriter Paolo ( Milo Ventimiglia ), but eventually gives in to their passion. When her troublemaker sister Mimi ( Roxane Mesquida ) unexpectedly comes to visit, Djuna's love story is threatened, and the whole vampire community becomes endangered.. KISS OF THE DAMNED will be available on iTunes/On Demand March 28, 2013, and in theaters May 3, 2013. KISS OF THE DAMNED will play at this year's SXSW Film Festival. Written and directed by Xan Cassavetes, starring Josephine de la Baume, Milo Ventimiglia, Roxane Mesquida, Anna Mouglalis, Michael Rapaport, and Riley Keough. Please Leave A Comment-

Win your tickets to see an advance screening for The Call ! The screening is on March 13, 2013 - 7:00 PM @ AMC Eastridge 15 in San Jose. The Call is an upcoming thriller film starring Halle Berry and Abigail Breslin and directed by Brad Anderson. When veteran 911 operator, Jordan ( Halle Berry) , takes a life-altering call from a teenage girl ( Abigail Breslin) who has just been abducted, she realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl's life.  NO PURCHASE NECESSARY  First up make sure to LIKE SandwichJohnFilms on Facebook . If your already a fan make a friend LIKE our page. Official Website - See how to win tickets after the Jump... Go to GOFOBO Enter Code: SANDCYHB  DISCLAIMER: ARRIVE EARLY! SEATING IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED, EXCEPT FOR MEMBERS OF THE REVIEWING PRESS. THEATER IS OVERBOOKED TO ENSURE A FULL HOUSE. THEATRE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERBOOKING. THIS PASS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION AND MUST BE

Win your tickets to see an advance screening for The Call ! The screening is on March 13, 2013 - 7:00 PM @ Manchester Stadium In Fresno. The Call is an upcoming thriller film starring Halle Berry and Abigail Breslin and directed by Brad Anderson. When veteran 911 operator, Jordan ( Halle Berry) , takes a life-altering call from a teenage girl ( Abigail Breslin) who has just been abducted, she realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl's life.  NO PURCHASE NECESSARY  First up make sure to LIKE SandwichJohnFilms on Facebook . If your already a fan make a friend LIKE our page. Official Website - See how to win tickets after the Jump... Go to GOFOBO Enter Code: SAND2FU4  DISCLAIMER: ARRIVE EARLY! SEATING IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED, EXCEPT FOR MEMBERS OF THE REVIEWING PRESS. THEATER IS OVERBOOKED TO ENSURE A FULL HOUSE. THEATRE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERBOOKING. THIS PASS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION AND MUST BE

PARAMOUNT PICTURES AND WWE® TEAM UP FOR “ G.I. JOE: RETALIATION ” AND “ PAIN & GAIN ” PROMOTION. Paramount Pictures and WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced a promotional partnership to support Paramount’s upcoming feature film releases, G.I. JOE: RETALIATION and PAIN & GAIN . The cross-platform partnership includes integration opportunities on WWE programming at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event as well as appearances by film star and WWE Champion Dwayne “The Rock®” Johnson on Monday Night Raw® and WrestleMania® 29 . In addition to storyline integration on its TV broadcasts, WWE will utilize all of its assets, including live events, digital and social media to promote the films and engage millions of fans each week. G.I. JOE: RETALIATION is a co-presenting partner of Elimination Chamber with integration during the pay-per-view as well as storyline integration with stars D.J. Cotrona and Adrianne Palicki on Monday Night Raw on USA Network, leading up to the

Once you have been chosen you belong to them. Fans can see DARK SKIES at a free special screening event on Wednesday, February 20th at the ArcLight Dome in LA. It will include special appearances by director Scott Stewart and producer Jason Blum, as well as giveaways, food, a DJ and more! RSVP now at http://youhavebeenchosen.org/LAevent/ Seating is limited so it will be first come, first serve - be sure to get there early. DARK SKIES is being released in theaters everywhere February 22nd From the producer of Paranormal Activity, Insidious, and Sinister comes Dark Skies: a supernatural thriller that follows a young family living in the suburbs. As husband and wife Daniel and Lacey Barret witness an escalating series of disturbing events involving their family, their safe and peaceful home quickly unravels. When it becomes clear that the Barret family is being targeted by an unimaginably terrifying and deadly force, Daniel and Lacey take matters in their own hands to so

Today Paramount Pictures unearthed a new featurette for STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS , which contains new footage The film stars John Cho, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Anton Yelchin, Benedict Cumberbatch, Alice Eve and Peter Weller , directed by J.J. Abram. STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS opens in 3D, 2D and IMAX 3D theaters, May 17, 2013. Please Leave A Comment-

Universal Pictures and Working Title are teaming with Emmett/Furla Films on Everest , a mountain climbing disaster film that The Deep helmer Baltasar Kormakur will direct, with Christian Bale in talks to star. Working Title partners Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner will produce with WT’s Liza Chasin, along with Evan Hayes. Emmett/Furla’s Randall Emmett and George Furla are in discussions to co-finance the film and join in a producing capacity as well. Justin Isbell wrote the most recent script draft. Bale is in early talks to star in a tale based on the 1996 disastrous expedition to scale Mount Everest. Three different expeditions were hit by a sudden blinding storm and by the time it was all over, eight climbers died. The tale was first made famous by Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air, his first-person account of being among the lucky ones to make it back down the mountain. This film will be sourced from various books and interviews with survivors. There is another studio film entitled

CBS FILMS ACQUIRES THE COEN BROTHERS’ ‘ INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS ’ CBS Films announced today it has acquired US rights to INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS . Written and directed by Academy Award©-winners Joel and Ethan Coen and produced by Scott Rudin and Joel and Ethan Coen, the film stars Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman, Garrett Hedlund, F. Murray Abraham and Justin Timberlake . INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS follows an aspiring singer-songwriter ( Isaac ) as he navigates the 1960s folk-music scene in New York City’s Greenwich Village. Grammy®-winner T Bone Burnett produced the film’s soundtrack which includes music performed by, among others, Oscar Isaac, Marcus Mumford and Justin Timberlake. Robert Graf served as executive producer, T Bone Burnett served as executive music producer and Marcus Mumford as associate music producer. Previous collaborations between the Coen Brothers and Rudin include the Academy Award©-winning Best Picture of 2007 No Country For Old Men and the multiple-Ac