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BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE Featurette

STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS & WORLD WAR Z Double Feature Giveaway

Thank you to Paramount Pictures for this Awesome opportunity. We were provide 5 amazing prize pack to giveaway to some lucky winners. Based on the overwhelming success and enthusiasm of the two films, Paramount is bring them back for everyone to enjoy for a limited time, together. STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS & WORLD WAR Z Double Feature! “ WORLD WAR Z ” is directed by Marc Forster from a screenplay by Matthew Michael Carnahan and Drew Goddard & Damon Lindelof, and a screen story by Matthew Michael Carnahan and J. Michael Straczynski. Based on the novel by Max Brooks. Produced by Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Ian Bryce. STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS is an upcoming American science fiction action film directed by J. J. Abrams, written by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, and Damon Lindelof, and produced by Abrams, Bryan Burk, Lindelof, Kurtzman, and Orci. It is the twelfth Star Trek film and serves as the sequel to 2009's Star Trek. Most of the crew of the pre...

Closed Circuit Review. Could Be One Of The Best Films Of The Year

Closed Circuit Review By: MattInRC The British political thriller Closed Circuit satisfies our need for intelligent Summer fare. Intelligent human dramas are not usually in Hollywood's Summer toolbox. Explosions, gun battles, and sequels usually dominate the menu, with only a few rising to the top ( Star Trek: Into Darkness, The Great Gatsby ). The same goes for suspenseful political thrillers that don't rely on slow-motion gunplay or explosions to sell the sizzle. Closed Circuit not only doesn't need to rely on these devices, it's an intelligent and well-acted film that offers a refreshing alternative and an all too-relevant message about the post-9/11 world we live in. Set in London, the film opens with a terrorist explosion at a crowded marketplace, killing 120 people, all of whom are featured on a menagerie of CCTV cameras. Their murders coincide with an anonymous tip of the mastermind's location, leading to his arrest. As he awaits what will be a ...

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For RUNNER,RUNNER In Sacramento

Win Tickets To A Screening For RUNNER, RUNNER on October 2, 2013 at 7:00PM In Sacramento. RUNNER, RUNNER is an upcoming 2013 American crime drama thriller film directed by Brad Furman, produced by Leonardo DiCaprio , Jennifer Davisson Killoran, Michael Shamberg, and Stacey Sher, and written by Brian Koppelman and David Levien. The film stars Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake, Anthony Mackie and Gemma Arterton . Richie Furst is a Princeton student who is cheated out of his tuition money by playing online poker. When he learns that the site is hosted from a remote island location, he goes to confront the site's corrupt owner, Ivan Block, but is lured into becoming Ivan's protégé and right-hand man. Their relationship starts to reach a boiling point all while an FBI agent Zbysko, tries to use Richie to bring Ivan down. Official Website - See how to win tickets after the Jump... Go to GOFOBO and enter code below SANDKT7U DISCLAIMER: ARRIVE EARLY! SEATING ...

And So "DARK PLACES" Begins

Look what came in my email today. A press release for the upcoming film DARK PLACES . ‘ DARK PLACES ’ BEGINS PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY STARRING CHARLIZE THERON , NICHOLAS HOULT, CHLOË GRACE MORETZ, CHRISTINA HENDRICKS AND COREY STOLL EXCLUSIVE MEDIA FINANCES AND CO-PRODUCES WITH CUATRO PLUS FILMS, DENVER AND DELILAH, HUGO PRODUCTIONS AND MANDALAY VISION DARK PLACES , the film adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s best-selling novel starring Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron (SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMEN, PROMETHEUS, MONSTER), Nicholas Hoult (ABOUT A BOY, X-MEN: FIRST CLASS, JACK THE GIANT SLAYER ), Chloë Grace Moretz (upcoming CARRIE, HUGO, KICK-ASS), Emmy Award nominated actress Christina Hendricks (MAD MEN, DRIVE), Corey Stoll (MIDNIGHT IN PARIS, HOUSE OF CARDS), and Tye Sheridan (upcoming JOE, MUD, TREE OF LIFE), commenced principal photography this week on location in Shreveport, Louisiana. DARK PLACES is written and directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner (SARAH’S KEY), and is...

GETAWAY Review. The Film Is Pure Adrenaline Rush

GETAWAY Review By: RAMA We were unable to make our screening for GETAWAY . But RAMA comes through with another great review. Make sure to LIKE his Facebook page and follow him on Twitter . Those who know me well know that I’m a sucker for car chase movies. Not because I’m an expert on cars or driving, but it’s because I’m the complete opposite, and so the fantasy of driving recklessly, getting away clean, high speed in movies is about as addicting and irresistible as it gets and GETAWAY doesn’t disappoint me. If I were to describe this movie, I’d say it’s TAKEN meets PHONE BOOTH , because most of the time, you only hear the voice of the antagonist, giving strict instructions and must-obey commands, until he’s revealed at the end of the movie. GETAWAY’s only low points are the writing and Selena Gomez . “ GETAWAY ” is the gritty, heart-pounding action thriller from Warner Bros. Pictures and Dark Castle Entertainment starring Academy Award® nominee Ethan Hawke (“Training D...

The Grandmaster Review. Film Doesn't Know What It Wants To Be

The Grandmaster Review By: MattInRC The Grandmaster can't decide what it wants to be. And that makes me want to throw something. Director Kar Wai Wong has had a grand film career, most of which has gone unnoticed by American audiences. There's In the Mood for Love and 2046 - films about unrequited but ultimately doomed love - and the quirky Chungking Express, which featured an expired can of pineapple slices as a major plot point. Highly-stylized and beautifully shot, these and others show a director who's not been afraid to push the boundaries of cinema. Unfortunately, his newest film The Grandmaster can't decide if it's a tender love story, a Kung-Fu epic, or a poignant tale of revenge in post-WWII China. That's too bad, because it looks so damn good trying. As the film opens in 1936 China, Ip Man ( Tony Leung ) does more than merely practice martial arts, but is clearly better than any of the southern brawlers he meets on a rain-soaked ...

Matt Damon Joins Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar”

The Playlist has learned that Matt Damon has joined Christopher Nolan’s “ Interstellar ” in a small, undisclosed role. The character, like all of the roles in the film, is being kept under wraps, but sources close to the actor tell us he’ll only be shooting on the project for two weeks in Iceland (for comparison sake, the entire shoot is scheduled for four months). It's another quick appearance for Damon in a forthcoming film, as he also has a small cameo in Terry Gilliam’s “The Zero Theorem,” which debuts at the Venice Film Festival very soon (look for our review in the upcoming days). Meanwhile, Damon looks to have found what will be his directorial debut: “A Murder Foretold," penned by Academy Award-winning “Argo” screenwriter Chris Terrio. The film is based off a 2008 New Yorker article by David Grann, that tells the true story of a man who is gunned down in the escalating violence in Guatemala, and leaves behind a videotape after his death implicating the president, ...

Stan The Man In Upcoming LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Game

Here's an official trailer for the epic LEGO video game, in which Stan The Man is a playable character with boundless paranormal powers. Showcasing an original story entwining the entire Marvel Universe, Lego Marvel Super Heroes gives players full control of Captain America, The Hulk, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine and countless other Marvel heroes as they assemble to stop Loki and a legion of vile villains from creating a planet-killing super-weapon. The all-star lineup of characters appearing in the game includes: Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Deadpool, Dr. Doom, Electra, Agent Coulson, Magneto, Silver Samurai, The Punisher, Beast, Green Goblin, Juggernaut, Squirrel Girl, Gambit, Storm and Galactus! But Super Stan is the magical main attraction, as you can clearly see. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes lands this fall for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Playstation Vita and next-gen consoles Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Please Leave A Comment- ...

47 Ronin Japanese Trailer & Poster

Bucking the trend that says trailers following one another get longer, the new Japanese promo for 47 Ronin is here. Drawn from a true Japanese story (but with a lot of fantastical elements bolted on and Keanu Reeves chucked into the middle of the tale), 47 Ronin finds a group of warriors in disarray. After a treacherous warlord kills their master and banishes their kind, 47 leaderless samurai vow to seek vengeance and restore honour to their people. Driven from their homes and dispersed across the land, this band of Ronin must seek the help of Kai ( Reeves ), a half-breed they once rejected, as they fight their way across a savage world of mythic beasts, shape-shifting witchcraft and wondrous terrors. As this exiled, enslaved outcast becomes their most deadly weapon, he will transform into the hero who inspires the band of outnumbered rebels to seize eternity. Time will tell whether this one will emerge from talk of production problems, budget crunches, re-editing and creat...

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For RUNNER,RUNNER In San Francisco

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For RUNNER, RUNNER on October 2, 2013 at 7:00PM In San Francisco. RUNNER, RUNNER is an upcoming 2013 American crime drama thriller film directed by Brad Furman, produced by Leonardo DiCaprio , Jennifer Davisson Killoran, Michael Shamberg, and Stacey Sher, and written by Brian Koppelman and David Levien. The film stars Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake, Anthony Mackie and Gemma Arterton . Richie Furst is a Princeton student who is cheated out of his tuition money by playing online poker. When he learns that the site is hosted from a remote island location, he goes to confront the site's corrupt owner, Ivan Block, but is lured into becoming Ivan's protégé and right-hand man. Their relationship starts to reach a boiling point all while an FBI agent Zbysko, tries to use Richie to bring Ivan down. Official Website - See how to win tickets after the Jump... Go to GOFOBO and enter code below SANDEGFH Make sure to check back...

ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY Goes Into Production

DISNEY’S “ ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY ” BEGINS PRODUCTION Film to Shoot Entirely in Los Angeles Area; Hits Theaters October 10, 2014 Disney has kicked off production on “ Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day ,” the first live-action film adaptation of Judith Viorst’s 1972 illustrated children’s classic. The film, directed by Independent Spirit Award-winner Miguel Arteta (“The Good Girl,” “Cedar Rapids,” “Youth in Revolt”) from a screenplay by Rob Lieber, is a 21 Laps Entertainment/Jim Henson Company production. Shooting in the Los Angeles area, with locations in the cities of Pasadena and Arcadia, the San Fernando Valley and Melody Ranch in Newhall, the film hits theaters nationwide on October 10, 2014. Steve Carell (“The Way, Way Back,” “Little Miss Sunshine,” the forthcoming “Foxcatcher”) and Jennifer Garner (“Dallas Buyers Club, “The Odd Life of Timothy Green,” “Juno”) star as Alexander’s upbeat parents. The veteran perf...

James Spader Cast As Ultron In The Avengers 2

Poor old DC.  Marvel with a casting bombshell that rains on its parade even as it mixes metaphors. What news, you ask? Only that James Spader will play the titular menace in Avengers sequel Age Of Ultron. Originally announced by writer/director Joss Whedon at Comic-Con, Age Of Ultron will see Tony Stark and the shawarma-chomping gang taking on a brand new threat torn from the pages of Marvel comic lore and given a spit-and-polish origin story wash for the big screen. Ultron is a criminally insane, rogue sentient robot dedicated to conquest and the extermination of humanity. He comes loaded with several powers, including, strength, agility, stunning intelligence and, oh yes, a rage-filled loathing for our heroes and an intent to destroy them. Bad robot! Bad! Spader seems like a fine choice to play the role, given his ability to play smarts, snark and menace when required. Plus he should have a proper handle on Whedon’s trademark snappy dialogue, assuming Ultron gets to be quipp...

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For NBC'S Upcoming Show THE BLACKLIST In San Francisco

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For the upcoming NBC show THE BLACKLIST on Thursday, September 12th in San Francisco. Be one of the first to see NBC's thrilling new drama, THE BLACKLIST , starring James Spader. When the FBI’s most wanted fugitive, Raymond “Red” Reddington mysteriously turns himself in to help catch the worst’s worst criminals on his “blacklist”, no one knows what to believe – especially not Liz Keen, the new agent he demands to work with. For decades, ex-government agent Raymond "Red" Reddington ( James Spader ) has been one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives. Brokering shadowy deals for criminals across the globe, Red was known by many as " The Concierge of Crime ." Now, he's mysteriously surrendered to the FBI with an explosive offer: he will help catch a long-thought-dead terrorist, Ranko Zamani, under the condition that he speaks only to Elizabeth "Liz" Keen, an FBI profiler fresh out of Quantico. For Liz, it's ...

Come Help John Herzfeld’s "REACH ME" Reach It's Kickstarter Goal

Writer/Director John Herzfeld’s Passion Project Has Three Weeks Remaining to Reach Kickstarter Campaign Goal. Writer/Director John Herzfeld’s passion project is coming to fruition. REACH ME , an uplifting drama with Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone and an accomplished ensemble cast including Kyra Sedgwick (TNT’s The Closer), Tom Berenger (Inception, Training Day), Terry Crews (The Expendables), Kelsey Grammer (Starz’ BOSS), and rap superstar Nelly , was hit with a major roadblock during filming last winter when an investor backed out during the second week of shooting. Defying the option to shut down production, producers poured their remaining financial resources into the project, believing this was a film the public deserved to see. While their efforts allowed the film to finish shooting, the film still requires a helping hand from the audience to complete. The Kickstarter campaign for the film ends on September 19. For more information, check out the campaign page ...

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For RIDDICK In Sacramento

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For  RIDDICK  . The screening is on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 @ 7:00 @ Esquire IMAX in Sacramento. RIDDICK is an upcoming 2013 American science fiction action film, the third installment in the The Chronicles of Riddick film series . Produced by and starring Vin Diesel as the title character, Riddick is written and directed by David Twohy, who previously wrote and directed the first two installments, Pitch Black (2000) and The Chronicles of Riddick Betrayed by the Necromongers and left for dead on a desolate planet, Riddick fights for survival against alien predators and becomes more powerful and dangerous than ever before. Soon bounty hunters from throughout the galaxy descend on Riddick only to find themselves pawns in his greater scheme for revenge. With his enemies right where he wants them, Riddick unleashes a vicious attack of vengeance before returning to his home planet of Furya to save it from destruction. Of...

BBC's LUTHER To Hit The Big Screen

While the idea of seeing Idris Elba’s rule-snapping John Luther stalking the big screen is hardly new, it would seem we are actually getting closer to it being a reality, with Luther creator Neil Cross talking up his progress at the Edinburgh Television Festival. "I've written the script and we hope to get the film made next year," he said. "Idris is a brilliant leading man and we've hoped to turn Luther into a movie for a long time." Cross has drawn inspiration for the film’s plot from his novel about the character, The Calling, which is set before the series happens. It’ll allow for some characters – such as Indira Varma’s Zoe – to return, and set up everything that happens to John Luther in the original episodes. Sadly for the series itself, the movie world has now snapped up that leading man for itself, and Elba’s busy big screen career means that we’ve likely seen the last of “Loofah” on our tellies, with the final episode of the recent third ser...

First Trailer For DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Here is the first trailer for DALLAS BUYERS CLUB. Matthew McConaughey is almost unrecognizable in this trailer. Spirit Award winner Matthew McConaughey portrays real-life Texas electrician Ron Woodroof, an ordinary man who found himself in a life-or-death battle with the medical establishment and pharmaceutical companies. In 1985, Ron was blindsided by being diagnosed as H.I.V.-positive and given 30 days to live. Ron grabbed hold of non-toxic alternative treatments from all over the world by means both legal and illegal. Seeking to avoid government sanctions against selling non-approved medicines and supplements, he established a “buyers club,” which fellow H.I.V.-positive people could join for access to his supplies. Watch the trailer after the Jump...   Please Leave A Comment-

DIVERGENT Official Preview: "Factions"

Today we got our hands on a  new behind the scenes video for DIVERGENT called " Official Preview: Factions ," featuring interviews with Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet, author Veronica Roth and more as they discuss the future world of DIVERGENT, where people are divided into distinct factions based on their personalities. The film opens nationwide on March 21, 2014. DIVERGENT is a thrilling action-adventure set in a future world where people are divided into distinct factions based on their personalities. Tris Prior ( Woodley ) is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy to destroy all Divergents, she must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it's too late. DIVERGENT is based on the best-selling book series by Veronica Roth. Directed by NEIL BURGER Screenplay by EVAN DAUGHERTY AND VANESSA TAYLOR Based on the novel by VERONICA ROTH Produced by DOUGLAS WICK, LUCY FISHER, PO...

DRINKING BUDDIES Reddit AMA Event Tomorrow With Olivia Wilde & Joe Swanberg

Join us on Thursday, August 29th for a Reddit AMA with Olivia Wilde and Director Joe Swanberg on behalf of DRINKING BUDDIES ! Where: http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/ When: 12:00pm-1:30pm PST/3:00pm-4:30pm EST DRINKING BUDDIES is now available on iTunes/On Demand and in theaters. For a list of theaters, please visit : Written and Directed by Joe Swanberg Starring Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick and Ron Livingston Kate ( Olivia Wilde ) and Luke ( Jake Johnson ) work together at a craft brewery. They have one of those friendships that feels like it could be something more. But Kate is with Chris ( Ron Livingston ), and Luke is with Jill ( Anna Kendrick ). And Jill wants to know if Luke is ready to talk about marriage. The answer to that question becomes crystal clear when Luke and Kate unexpectedly find themselves alone for a weekend. For more info: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drinkingbuddiesmovie Official Website: http://www.magpictures.com/...

STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS” AND “WORLD WAR Z” DOUBLE FEATURE This Weekend

PARAMOUNT PICTURES AND LEADING EXHIBITORS ANNOUNCE “ STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS ” AND “ WORLD WAR Z ” DOUBLE FEATURE TWO SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES, ONE TICKET PRICE. ONE WEEK ONLY. Make sure to check back later this week. We will be doing a giveaway. Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom, Inc., is giving moviegoers a chance to see two of its summer blockbuster films, “ STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS ” and “ WORLD WAR Z ,” with a special double feature at select AMC Theatres, Carmike Cinemas, Marcus Theatres, Regal Cinemas and other participating theaters nationwide in RealD 3D and 2D. Beginning Friday, August 30th through Thursday September 5th, the double feature allows fans to relive the excitement of two of the summer’s biggest hit films for one ticket price. Tickets are on sale now at www.UltimateDoubleFeature.com , fandango.com , movietickets.com and at participating theatre box offices. “STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS,” directed by J.J. Abrams, follows the crew of The Enterprise ...

ULTIMATE INSIDIOUS EXPERIENCE September 12th

THEATRES NATIONWIDE TO HOST ULTIMATE INSIDIOUS EXPERIENCE : AN INSIDIOUS DOUBLE FEATURE PRESENTATION ONE-NIGHT-ONLY SEPTEMBER 12 INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2 HITS THEATRES SEPTEMBER, FRIDAY THE 13th In anticipation of James Wan’s ( THE CONJURING ) new horror thriller INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2 , FilmDistrict announced today that participating theatres nationwide will host THE ULTIMATE INSIDIOUS EXPERIENCE – a one-night-only theatrical event giving fans the opportunity to catch the original INSIDIOUS playing back-to-back with early access to INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2. “ INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2 picks up exactly where the original left off – making a double feature all the more gratifying,” said Jim Orr, President of Distribution for FilmDistrict. “As we open the next chapter, this gives INSIDIOUS fans the chance to take the edge-of-their-seat thrill ride to the next level.” THE ULTIMATE INSIDIOUS EXPERIENCE STARTS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 IN SELECT THEATRES NATIONWIDE. Fans will have the option...

Jessica Alba Is Barely Lethal

Jessica Alba is perhaps not the first person you might think of to play a scheming villain. Which probably makes her a good casting choice for Fanboys director Kyle Newman’s new film, Barely Lethal. Alba is indeed set to play Victoria Knox, the former associate of a teen assassin called Megan ( Hailee Steinfeld ), who becomes angry when the younger woman decides she’s had enough of the contract killing life, fakes her own death and enrols at a suburban high school. Which, as Chloe Grace Moretz might be able to tell you from Kick-Ass 2 and the upcoming Carrie, might be an even more dangerous place to be. Samuel L Jackson is on board as Steinfeld’s mentor, with Newman directing from a script by John D’Arco. Barely Lethal kicks off filming in October. Next up for Alba is Machete Kills, set for release here on October 11. She’ll also be seen in Dear Eleanor, Stretch and Sin City: A Dame To Kill For, which will hit our screens on August 29, 2014. Please Leave A Comment- Source...

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For RIDDICK In San Francisco

Win Tickets To A Screening For RIDDICK on Wednesday, September 4th @ AMC Van Ness In San Francisco. RIDDICK  is an upcoming 2013 American science fiction action film, the third installment in the The Chronicles of Riddick film series. Produced by and starring Vin Diesel as the title character, Riddick is written and directed by David Twohy, who previously wrote and directed the first two installments, Pitch Black (2000) and The Chronicles of Riddick Betrayed by the Necromongers and left for dead on a desolate planet, Riddick fights for survival against alien predators and becomes more powerful and dangerous than ever before. Soon bounty hunters from throughout the galaxy descend on Riddick only to find themselves pawns in his greater scheme for revenge. With his enemies right where he wants them, Riddick unleashes a vicious attack of vengeance before returning to his home planet of Furya to save it from destruction. Official Website - See how to win tickets after th...