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Love a lack of sleep prior to Age of Ultron? We've got the perfect activity for you! Story by Matt Cummings If you've got 27 hours available prior to the May 1st release of Avengers: Age of Ultron , and you have some sanitary wipes you can spare, Marvel Studios would like to talk to you. AMC and Regal are hosting The Ultimate Marvel Marathon: a 29 hour, 11 movie marathon that begins at 6pm on April 29th and ending around 10pm on April 30th with an early screening of Age of Ultron . At only $65 per person, the event breaks down to just under $6 bucks a movie. Here’s the tentative schedule for the Ultimate Marvel Marathon: 6:00pm IRON MAN 8:25pm THE INCREDIBLE HULK 10:35pm IRON MAN 2 1:00am THOR 3:10am CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER 5:30am THE AVENGERS 8:48am IRON MAN 3 11:15am THOR: THE DARK WORLD 1:45pm CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER 4:20pm GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 7:00pm AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON (RealD® 3D) Discuss this story w

Clint Barton will in fact appear in Marvel's Phase 3 Opener. Story by Matt Cummings With 2015 about to get ramped up with some serious blockbusters like Avengers: Age of Ultron , rumor has been raging for awhile about which hero(es) would survive or even return for Phase 3. Among those at the top of the "Soon to Be Unemployed List" was Clint Barton aka Hawkeye. Maligned through Phase 1's The Avengers , fans complained that Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) was underutilized, relegated to Loki's slave for the first 2/3 of the film. In fact, his role in Captain America: The Winter Soldier was gutted in favor of a tighter film, which ultimately needed him in the very last scene. But yesterday, THR released a story that clearly shows Hawkeye will not only survive Age of Ultron but will appear in at least one more film. According to the website, Renner will join Robert Downey, Jr and Chris Evans in Captain America: Civil War when it shoots this spring. We do

CHAPPIE New York Premiere interview with Hugh Jackman . Chappie (stylized as CHAPPiE) is an American science fiction film directed by Neill Blomkamp. The screenplay, written by Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell, is based on Blomkamp's 2004 short film Tetra Vaal. The film stars Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, and Hugh Jackman, as well as members of the South African hip-hop group Die Antwoord. The film premiered in New York City on March 4, 2015 and is set to be released on March 6, 2015 Please Leave A Comment-

Fans who wanted Toy Story 4 to be a return trip with Woody, Buzz Lightyear , and the gang was dealt a blow on Friday, as Pixar president Jim Morris told Disney Latino (via The Daily Telegraph) that the new film in the franchise will veer from the relationship between the now-college-aged Andy and his beloved toys that drove the first three movies. “In temperament it is, but it will be a love story,” said Morris. “It will be a romantic comedy. It will not put much focus on the interaction between the characters and children.” Morris also dispelled the idea the new film, coming after what with many thought was a logical, perfect end to the series, was a money grab: “That’s not what it’s about. It’s about an idea that is met with enthusiasm.” On board for the new project is John Lasseter, director of Toy Story and Toy Story 2, along with Rashida Jones and Will McCormack to pen the script. The movie is slated for a June 16, 2017 release in the U.S Please Leave A Comment- Sou

With SXSW fast approaching, make sure to watch the first trailer for Arts + Labor's SIR DOUG AND THE GENUINE TEXAS COSMIC GROOVE Information about the screenings after the Jump... Sir Doug & The Genuine Texas Cosmic Groove tells the story of Doug Sahm, the wild man musicians' musician and unsung hero of Texas music. A country music child prodigy and teenage rhythm & blues dynamo who caused a riot at his San Antonio high school, Sahm emerged as an international rock star leading the Sir Douglas Quintet. He landed in San Francisco just in time for the Summer of Love in 1967. He returned to Texas as the cowboy hippie rocker who built a burgeoning music scene in Austin in before forming the Tex-Mex super group The Texas Tornados. A kinetic, quirky character with a solid sense of place as well as an innate wanderlust, Doug Sahm's story is the story of Texas music. Principle Cast - Doug Sahm, Shawn Sahm, Flaco Jimenez, Augie Meyers, Ernie Durawa, George Rai

MORE MAJOR EXHIBITORS GET ON BOARD WITH WEINSTEIN COMPANY FOR FREE HIGH SCHOOL SCREENINGS OF THE IMITATION GAME CARMIKE, CINEMARK AND REGAL JOIN AMC THEATRES IN OFFERING COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS TO STUDENTS. The Imitation Game Review: Cumberbatch Shines in Turing Biopic - The Weinstein Company (TWC) is excited to announce that major exhibitors Carmike Cinemas, Cinemark and Regal Entertainment Group are joining AMC Theatres in giving their support to a free high school screening program for Academy Award® winning film THE IMITATION GAME. Students all over the U.S. are being offered free tickets to the movie on Friday, March 6th at 446 locations, with a special focus on schools and community groups, including high school computer classes, math and science teams and LGBT clubs. Commented TWC Co-Chairman Harvey Weinstein: "It's amazing to see the movement that's being created in bringing students to theaters and giving them an opportunity to experience this film. We are

Don’t miss a LIVE Q&A with director Brad Bird and producer Damon Lindelof from Disney’s exciting new film TOMORROWLAND followed by the exclusive world premiere of the trailer on Monday, March 9 at 10:30am PT only on Facebook : From Disney comes two-time Oscar® winner Brad Bird’s riveting, mystery adventure “Tomorrowland,” starring Academy Award® winner George Clooney. Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “Tomorrowland.” What they must do there changes the world—and them—forever. Featuring a screenplay by “Lost” writer and co-creator Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird, from a story by Lindelof & Bird & Jeff Jensen, “Tomorrowland” promises to take audiences on a thrill ride of nonstop adventures through new dimen

Today, Lionsgate has launched THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT Virtual Reality (VR) experience ‘ SHATTER REALITY ’ across all platforms, including Samsung Milk VR, Android and IOS devices. The Android and IOS application , designed by award-winning animation studio Reel FX, features the groundbreaking SHATTER REALITY VR experience currently on tour presented by Samsung and a one-of-a-kind “virtual theater,” inspired by the film’s "Erudite Lab" as a way for viewers to experience a special, stereoscopic 3D scene from the movie. The launch comes as a culmination to the 'Erudite Mainframe' website experience; an interactive online feature that allows users to explore the Faction society structure that is the foundation for the film's world, and enter the tyrannical Jeanine Matthews' secretive 'simulation lab' in the Erudite HQ building. Insurgent is the first major motion picture to use Google Cardboard and let fans enjoy virtual reality experience

The new Supergirl costume feels very different—and in this case, that’s a good thing. See the entire suit after the Jump... Warner Bros. released the first shot of Melissa Benoist in costume for the new CBS series from Greg Berlanti, Ali Adler and Andrew Kreisberg. Gone are the days of the bright blue and red color scheme, as this Kara Zor-El appears to be taking a walk on the dark side—figuratively, of course. Also different from the costume Helen Slater donned in the ’80s is that Kara is showing off less skin now that her boots go above her knees and she appears to be wearing stockings underneath. And she certainly isn’t sporting the bare midriff Kara has often appeared with in the comics. The costume, designed by three-time Oscar winner Colleen Atwood, also feels very reminiscent of the texturized one Henry Cavill dons in Man of Steel, even down to the positioning of the cape. “In designing Supergirl, I wanted to embrace the past, but more importantly, thrust her into

Universal unleashed this extended first look at FURIOUS 7 . Continuing the global exploits in the unstoppable franchise built on speed, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of Fast & Furious 7. James Wan directs this chapter of the hugely successful series that also welcomes back favorites Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Elsa Pataky and Lucas Black. They are joined by international action stars new to the franchise including Jason Statham, Djimon Hounsou, Tony Jaa, Ronda Rousey and Kurt Russell. Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel and Michael Fottrell return to produce the film written by Chris Morgan Please Leave A Comment-

Another round of old Brits in India. Plus an American this time I guess I just have a soft spot for cliched, generic charming movies like this sequel, I tend to overlook its flaws when it’s outweighed by the film’s stellar performances and wonderful themes, but this doesn’t happen all the time, THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL does feel like second rate in almost all of its aspects, but whenever the great Judi Dench and the great Maggie Smith take the screen and do their thing, all those other weak links seem to fade away. If you were a fan of the first film, you might want to take your expectation down a notch just a tiny bit just so you don’t yourself up for disappointment, only because screenwriter Ol Parker basically imagined what the next chapter would be like and he focused it on Sonny’s (Dev Patel) engagement and upcoming wedding with the beautiful Sunaina (Tina Desai) The Marigold hotel is doing well, the elderly residents seem content and happy but they all have

Trying to figure out how to get your movie made? Well, just pull up a chair and watch the above video, in which Adi Shankar — the wunderkind producer behind that recent (and very controversial) Power/Rangers video — provides a gritty explanation of the world of independent film financing. Shankar was just 26 when he had his first breakthrough hit with 2011’s Liam Neeson-versus-wolves movie The Grey . But what gives him even more nerd street-cred is his role as the executive producer of 2012’s Dredd, the big screen reboot of Judge Dredd , the Sylvester Stallone-as-futuristic-cop flick from 1995. Dredd was a major bomb at the box office, making only $35 million worldwide. But it has since become a cult hit amongst the Reddit crowd, who are clamoring for a sequel. Taking advantage of his recent spate of press attention, Shankar — who dresses like he lives inside his own The Crow fan film — recorded a video inside his poorly lit office to explain why a follow-up to the Karl Urban-s

Chappie is crappy. Review by Matt Cummings Director Neill Blomkamp has been charged with returning the Alien franchise back to James Cameron glory, but until then he's got another futuristic story to tell on Earth. Unfortunately saddled with an over-sexualized oddity that gets in the way of a potentially interesting story, Chappie is crushed under its own weight of random comedy, poor character development, and extremely bad haircuts. The ultra-violent world of Johannesburg, South Africa is the stage for Blomkamp's latest, as robot police officers have taken over, leaving the city nearly crime free. But one robot - the oft-repaired Scout 22 - returns to the facility shot and dead to rights. When it's determined that its battery has been fused and can't be repaired, it's sent to the scrap, until its designer Deon (Dev Patel) rescues it. Already a success in developing the Scouts, he's working on an AI program hat would allow them to experience

Philip Martin’s thriller THE FORGER starring J ohn Travolta, Christopher Plummer, Tye Sheridan and Abigail Spencer, Marcus Thomas and Jennifer Ehle . Released from prison so that he can spend time with his dying son ( Tye Sheridan ), an expert art forger ( John Travolta ) is coerced into participating in a major museum heist. Watch the trailer after the Jump... THE FORGER hits DirecTV March 26th and it hits theaters and On Demand, April 24. Please Leave A Comment-

CHAPPIE New York Premiere interview with Sigourney Weaver . Chappie (stylized as CHAPPiE) is an American science fiction film directed by Neill Blomkamp. The screenplay, written by Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell, is based on Blomkamp's 2004 short film Tetra Vaal. The film stars Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, and Hugh Jackman, as well as members of the South African hip-hop group Die Antwoord. The film premiered in New York City on March 4, 2015 and is set to be released on March 6, 2015 Please Leave A Comment-

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For NBC’s newest show, AMERICAN   ODYSSEY on March 25th at 7:30 PM in San Francisco. From writer-director Peter Horton (" Grey's Anatomy ") and writers Adam Armus & Kay Foster (“ The Following ”) comes “ Odyssey ,” a complex journey through global politics, corporate espionage, and military secrets involving three strangers who only have one thing in common … the truth. In this “Traffic"-like action drama, an international conspiracy explodes when the lives of a female Special Forces soldier, a disillusioned corporate lawyer and a political activist from a privileged family unexpectedly collide. Premieres on April 5, 2015 at 10PM! See how to win tickets after the Jump... Make sure to LIKE SandwichJohnFilms on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for all your entertainment news and to be to notified about our upcoming Advance Screenings. Also make sure to subscribe and download our Podcast Go to GOFOB

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For Run All Night  on March 9th at 7:00 PM in Las Vegas. From Warner Bros. Pictures comes the action thriller “ Run All Night ,” starring Oscar nominee Liam Neeson (“Schindler’s List,” “Non-Stop”), Joel Kinnaman (“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”), Vincent D’Onofrio (“The Judge”), and Oscar nominee Ed Harris (“Pollock,” “The Hours”), under the direction of Jaume Collet-Serra (“Non-Stop”). Brooklyn mobster and prolific hit man Jimmy Conlon (Neeson), once known as The Gravedigger, has seen better days. Longtime best friend of mob boss Shawn Maguire (Harris), Jimmy, now 55, is haunted by the sins of his past—as well as a dogged police detective (D’Onofrio) who’s been one step behind Jimmy for 30 years. Lately, it seems Jimmy’s only solace can be found at the bottom of a whiskey glass. See how to win tickets after the Jump... But when Jimmy’s estranged son, Mike (Kinnaman), becomes a target, Jimmy must make a choice between the crim

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For Run All Night  on March 9th at 7:00 PM in Phoenix. From Warner Bros. Pictures comes the action thriller “ Run All Night ,” starring Oscar nominee Liam Neeson (“Schindler’s List,” “Non-Stop”), Joel Kinnaman (“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”), Vincent D’Onofrio (“The Judge”), and Oscar nominee Ed Harris (“Pollock,” “The Hours”), under the direction of Jaume Collet-Serra (“Non-Stop”). Brooklyn mobster and prolific hit man Jimmy Conlon (Neeson), once known as The Gravedigger, has seen better days. Longtime best friend of mob boss Shawn Maguire (Harris), Jimmy, now 55, is haunted by the sins of his past—as well as a dogged police detective (D’Onofrio) who’s been one step behind Jimmy for 30 years. Lately, it seems Jimmy’s only solace can be found at the bottom of a whiskey glass. See how to win tickets after the Jump... But when Jimmy’s estranged son, Mike (Kinnaman), becomes a target, Jimmy must make a choice between th

Sony Pictures has set Diablo Cody to write the next draft of Barbie , the live-action film based on Mattel’s top-selling fashion doll that the studio believes will anchor a global film franchise. The studio made a deal awhile back with Mattel and Parkes+MacDonald/Image Nation for the comedy, and had Jenny Bicks write the first draft. Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald are producing, and they recently invited Amy Pascal to join them. The spirit of the doll is all about female empowerment, and Cody is a famous example of someone who pulled herself up to become the Oscar-winning screenwriter of Juno . But Barbie is also somewhat squeaky clean in her image, and Cody’s rags-to-riches story famously starts with her working as a stripper, and then writing a blog about her life which led to her breaking into the ranks of A-list screenwriters. Her work from Jennifer’s Body to the Jason Reitman-directed Young Adult to her directing debut Paradise were all edgy efforts. The producers and

Dan Stevens , the breakout actor of Downton Abbey and last year's cult action movie The Guest , is in negotiations to play the Beast/Prince in Disney's live-action retelling of Beauty and the Beast , The Hollywood Reporter is reporting. Stevens will join Emma Watson , who is playing Belle, the "Beauty" in the title, while Luke Evans is in talks to play the vain villain Gaston. Bill Condon is directing what is turning out so far to be an all-British cast production while David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman are producing. Beauty continues Disney's plan of taking some of its animated classics and brushing them up for a 21st century live-action makeover. Cinderella, which also features mostly British leads, is the latest — it opens March 13 — and it's generating great reviews. Last year's Maleficent was a live-action take on Sleeping Beauty and made $758.4 million worldwide. Beauty, a French fairy tale, tells of a young woman who takes her father

World Premiere of the trailer for The Weinstein Company's NO ESCAPE . NO ESCAPE is an intense international thriller starring Owen Wilson, Pierce Brosnan and Lake Bell . See all the images after the Jump... An intense international thriller, NO ESCAPE centers on an American businessman (Wilson) as he and his family settle into their new home in Southeast Asia. Suddenly finding themselves in the middle of a violent political uprising, they must frantically look for a safe escape as rebels mercilessly attack the city. Directed by John Erick Dowdle and written together with his brother Drew, NO ESCAPE stars Owen Wilson, Pierce Brosnan and Lake Bell. Please Leave A Comment-

With three movies of varying quality and box office success out there (and more in development), you would think Sylvester Stallone would be quite happy with the amount of Expendables in the world. Yet he, along with producer Avi Lerner and Lionsgate have made a deal with the US Fox network to craft an “ event ” series (read: along the lines of 24: Live Another Day ) based on the gun-toting franchise to hit small screens. But with the change in venue comes a scaled-down line-up: gone are the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Terry Crews and Dolph Lundgren and here come… Well, we don’t exactly know, as no actors have been so much as wish listed yet, but Deadline reports that the project will likely be stocked with a Who’s Who of older, iconic telly action types and possibly some of the current crop (the Strike Back team, for example). The plot, in case you were wondering, finds this fresh assemblage heading out on a mission to stop a terrorist. Which tota

THE PEANUTS MOVIE Character posters are here via Yahoo . See all the posters after the Jump... Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts" gang make their big-screen debut, like they’ve never been seen before, in state of the art 3D animation. Snoopy, the world’s most lovable beagle ­ and flying ace ­embarks upon his greatest mission as he takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis The Red Baron, while his best pal, Charlie Brown, begins his own epic quest. From the imagination of Charles M. Schulz and the creators of the ICE AGE films, THE PEANUTS MOVIE will prove that every underdog has his day. Please Leave A Comment-