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Marvel’s IRON MAN 3 & THOR: THE DARK WORLD Films Official Synopses & IRON MAN 3 Facebook To Unlock Sneak Preview

Marvel and Disney have sent us the first official storylines for THOR: THE DARK WORLD and IRON MAN 3.

Marvel’s THOR: THE DARK WORLD continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. Plus in Marvel’s IRON MAN 3, Tony Stark/Iron Man finds his world reduced to rubble by a malevolent enemy and must use his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him as he seeks to destroy the enemy and his cohorts. While you can see the superheroes in their own film next year, both of them will come together when Joss Whedon returns to write and direct the untitled “Marvel’s The Avengers” sequel set for release May 1, 2015.

THOR: THE DARK WORLD (in Digital 3D and RealD)

Marvel’s THOR: THE DARK WORLD continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself.  In the aftermath of Marvel’s “Thor” and “Marvel’s The Avengers,” Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos…but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.

Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Idris Elba, Christopher Eccleston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi, Tadanobu Asano, and Jaimie Alexander with Rene Russo and Anthony Hopkins as Odin, THOR: THE DARK WORLD is directed by Alan Taylor, produced by Kevin Feige, from a story by Don Payne (credit not final) and screenplay by Christopher Yost and Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely (credit not final) and is based on Marvel’s classic Super Hero Thor, who first appeared in the comic book “Journey into Mystery “ #83 in August, 1962.

THOR: THE DARK WORLD is presented by Marvel Studios. The executive producers are Louis D’Esposito, Alan Fine, Stan Lee, Victoria Alonso, Craig Kyle and Nigel Gostelow. The film releases November 8, 2013 (in Digital 3D and RealD), and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Website:  http://thor.marvel.com/  
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IRON MAN 3 (in Digital 3D and RealD)
MARVEL STUDIOS presents in association with PARAMOUNT PICTURES and DMG ENTERTAINMENT

Marvel Studios’ IRON MAN 3  pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale with Jon Favreau and Ben Kingsley, IRON MAN 3is directed by Shane Black from a screenplay by Drew Pearce and Shane Black and is based on Marvel’s iconic Super Hero Iron Man, who first appeared on the pages of “Tales of Suspense” (#39) in 1963 and had his solo comic book debut with “The Invincible Iron Man” (#1) in May of 1968.

IRON MAN 3 is presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures and DMG Entertainment. Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige is producing and Jon Favreau, Louis D’Esposito, Stephen Broussard, Victoria Alonso, Alan Fine, Charles Newirth, Stan Lee and Dan Mintz are executive producers. The film releases May 3, 2013, and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

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The marketing for the new IRON MAN 3 has begun. When you like the film’s Official Facebook page and re-power Tony Stark’s armor, new video will be unveiled to the fans. Once Tony’s reactor reaches maximum capacity, you’ll be the first to see a special sneak preview of Marvel’s IRON MAN 3.

THE BOURNE LEGACY On Blu-ray & DVD December 11th

On the verge of having their conspiracy exposed, members of the government’s intelligence community will stop at nothing to erase all evidence of their top secret programs in The Bourne Legacy, coming to Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand December 11, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The film is also available via Digital Download. Inspired by master storyteller Robert Ludlum’s immensely popular books, The Bourne Legacy takes the action-packed Bourne series to an explosive new level. With his life in jeopardy, agent Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner) must use his genetically-engineered skills to survive the ultimate game of cat-and-mouse and finish what Jason Bourne started. Presented in incomparable high-definition picture and perfect DTS master audio 7.1 surround sound, The Bourne Legacy Blu-ray™ includes an array of behind-the-scenes bonus features that take viewers inside the making of this global action-thriller.

For more than a decade, movie audiences worldwide have been enthralled by undercover agent Jason Bourne. A compelling mixture of riveting suspense, breathtaking action and shocking intrigue, The Bourne Legacy is the next thrilling original chapter in the hugely popular espionage franchise that has earned over $1 billion at the global box office. Director Tony Gilroy (Michael Clayton), screenwriter for the entire Bourne film series, steps behind the camera for the fourth installment. The film features a distinguished cast of compelling new faces and Bourne film favorites including Academy Award® nominee Jeremy Renner (The Avengers, The Hurt Locker), Academy Award® winner Rachel Weisz (The Mummy, The Constant Gardener), Academy Award® nominee Edward Norton (The Incredible Hulk, Moonrise Kingdom), Stacy Keach (American History X, W.), Academy Award® nominee Joan Allen (The Bourne Supremacy, The Contender), Academy Award® nominee Albert Finney (The Bourne Ultimatum, Erin Brockovich), Academy Award® nominee David Strathairn (The Bourne Ultimatum, Good Night, and Good Luck) and Scott Glenn (The Bourne Ultimatum, Training Day). The screenplay was co-written by Dan Gilroy and produced by Frank Marshall, Patrick Crowley, Jeffrey M. Weiner and Ben Smith.

The Blu-rayTM Combo Pack contains a Blu-rayTM, DVD and Digital Copy of the film, compatible with iPhone®, iTunes®, iPad®, iPod®, iPod® touch, Android™ and online retailer partners as well as UltraViolet™. UltraViolet™ is the revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows in the cloud to instantly stream and download to tablets, smartphones, computers and TVs. Consumers can now truly enjoy The Bourne Legacy anytime, anywhere on the platform of their choice.

Exclusive Blu-rayTM Bonus Features

· Enter Aaron Cross: Discover how Jeremy Renner prepared for the role of Aaron Cross.

· Crossing Continents: Legacy on Location—From the frigid snow peaks of Canada to the teeming urban streets of Manila, no location was out of bounds as a potential backdrop in The Bourne Legacy.

· Man vs. Wolf­: A look at the training and choreography it took to pull off the wolf sequence.

· Wolf Sequence Test: See the action of the thrilling wolf sequence at work.

· Moving Targets: Aaron and Marta: Director Tony Gilroy, stars Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz and others shed light on the two characters who propel the film’s intense combination of drama and action. They reveal their complementary styles of working and discuss how they forged the evolving, emotional heart of the film together.

· UltraViolet™: The revolutionary new way for consumers to collect movies and TV shows in the cloud to instantly stream and download to computers, tablets and smartphones. Consumers can now truly enjoy their movies anytime, anywhere on the platform of their choice.

· Digital Copy: Viewers can redeem a digital version of the full-length movie from a choice of retail partners to watch on an array of electronics and portable devices including computers, iPad®, iPhone®, iPod™ touch, Android™ and more!

· pocket BLU™ App: The popular free pocket BLU™ app for smartphones is now even better with newlyupdated versions for iPad®, Android™ tablets, PC and Macintosh computers, with features made especially to take advantage of thedevices’ larger screens and high resolution displays.

Advanced Remote Control: A sleek, elegant new way to operate your Blu-ray™ player. Users can navigate through menus, playback and BD-Live™ functions with ease.

Video Timeline: Users can easily bring up the video timeline, allowing them to instantly access any point in the film.

Mobile-To-Go: Users can unlock a selection of bonus content with their Blu-ray™ discs to save to their device or to stream from anywhere there is a Wi-Fi network, enabling them to enjoy content on the go, anytime, anywhere.

Browse Titles: Users will have access to a complete list of pocket BLU™-enabled titles available and coming to Blu-ray™. They can view free previews and see what additional content is available to unlock on their device.

Keyboard: Entering data is fast and easy with your device’s intuitive keyboard.

BD-LIVE™: Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to access the latest trailers, exclusive content and more!

Bonus Features on Both the Blu-rayTM and DVD

· Deleted Scenes

· Re-Bourne: Find out how co-writer/director Tony Gilroy, star Jeremy Renner and the rest of the creative team expanded the Bourne universe into a new film that reveals a larger, even more dangerous conspiracy.

· Capturing Chaos: The Motorbike Chase: Watch Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz and 2nd unit director Dan Bradley film the thrilling climactic motorcycle chase through the chaotic and insanely congested streets of Manila.

· Feature Commentary with director/co-writer Tony Gilroy, co-writer Dan Gilroy, editor John Gilroy, director of photography Robert Elswit, second Unit director Dan Bradley and production designer Kevin Thompson.

SYNOPSIS

The Bourne Legacy pulls back the curtain on a government secret even darker than Jason Bourne. When Bourne exposes Operation Treadstone at the end of The Bourne Ultimatum,he sparks a bonfire that threatens to burn down decades of research and development into the building of better spies and warriors. In The Bourne Legacy, audiences discover that there are actually a variety of covert intelligence programs – all of which now feel the threat of exposure. On the verge of having their conspiracy revealed, members of the government’s intelligence community will stop at nothing to erase all evidence of their top secret programs. With his life in jeopardy, agent Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner) must use his genetically-engineered skills to survive the ultimate game of cat-and-mouse and finish what Jason Bourne started.

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FILMMAKERS

Cast: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Stacy Keach, Dennis Boutsikaris, Oscar Isaac with Joan Allen, Albert Finney, David Strathairn, Scott Glenn
Directed By: Tony Gilroy
Screenplay By: Tony Gilroy & Dan Gilroy
Story By: Tony Gilroy
Produced By: Frank Marshall, Patrick Crowley, Jeffrey M. Weiner, Ben Smith
Inspired By the “Bourne” series Created by Robert Ludlum
Executive Producers: Henry Morrison, Jennifer Fox
Director of Photography: Robert Elswit ASC
Production Designer: Kevin Thompson
Edited By: John Gilroy ACE
Music By: James Newton Howard
Casting By: Ellen Chenoweth
Costume Designer: Shay Cunliffe

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
BLU-RAY™

Street Date: December 11, 2012
Copyright: 2012 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 2024465
Running Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for violence and intense action sequences
Technical Info: English DTS Master Audio 7.1; English – DTS Digital Surround 2.0-447lbs; Spanish and French DTS Digital Surround 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD

Street Date: December 11, 2012
Copyright: 2012 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Selection Numbers: 2024355
Running Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Layers: Dual Layer
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Rating: PG-13 for violence and intense action sequences
Technical Info: English Dolby Digital 5.1; English Dolby Digital 2.0, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish

Win A Family Four-Pack To The Advance Screening Of Disney’s WRECK-IT RALPH In St. Louis


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Wreck-It Ralph (voice of Reilly) longs to be as beloved as his game’s perfect Good Guy, Fix-It Felix (voice of McBrayer). Problem is, nobody loves a Bad Guy. But they do love heroes… so when a modern, first-person shooter game arrives featuring tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun (voice of Lynch), Ralph sees it as his ticket to heroism and happiness. He sneaks into the game with a simple plan – win a medal – but soon wrecks everything, and accidently unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens every game in the arcade. Ralph’s only hope? Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Silverman), a young troublemaking “glitch” from a candy-coated cart racing game who might just be the one to teach Ralph what it means to be a Good Guy. But will he realize he is good enough to become a hero before it’s “Game Over” for the entire arcade?

WRECK-IT RALPH is in theaters in 3D November 2, 2012.

Enter to win a family four-pack of passes to the 3D advance screening of WRECK-IT RALPH on Thursday, October 25, 7pm at Ronnies.

OFFICIAL RULES:

1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.

2. FILL OUT YOUR NAME AND E-MAIL ADDRESS BELOW. REAL FIRST AND LAST NAMES REQUIRED.

3. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: Read below to fill in the blanks.

  • ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ is a _____    ______ ,” says screenwriter Phil Johnston.
  • Jane Lynch, who gives voice to ________    _________, won Emmy® and Golden Globe® Awards for her role in “Glee.”
  • The hallmark of a Disney film is the _______.

WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN THROUGH A RANDOM DRAWING OF QUALIFYING CONTESTANTS. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PASSES WILL NOT BE SUBSTITUTED OR EXCHANGED. DUPLICATE TICKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.


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“Ralph is the bad guy in an old 1980s arcade game who’s wondering—after 30 years of playing his assigned role—‘Is this it?’” says director Rich Moore. “So, like a lot of us, he tries to solve an internal problem with an external solution: he’s going to try to win a medal—if he could win just one, he thinks he’ll earn the kind of love and respect Felix gets.”

“So Ralph embarks on this journey across the arcade to try to earn that medal,” says  producer Clark Spencer. “Of course, the real journey is for him—and everyone else—to realize that while he’s programmed to be one thing, it doesn’t mean that’s what he is on the inside.”

On his quest, Ralph meets tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun from the first-person action game Hero’s Duty, and feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz from the candy-coated cart-racing game Sugar Rush, who may just be his first real friend. But everything changes when a deadly enemy is unleashed, threatening the entire arcade and Vanellope herself. Ralph finally gets his chance to save the day—but can he do it in time?

John Lasseter, chief creative officer for Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, is the executive producer of “Wreck-It Ralph.” “A good animated film like this does three things really well,” says Lasseter. “It tells a compelling story that’s unpredictable and keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, it populates the story with really memorable and appealing characters, and it puts that story and those characters in a believable world.


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“One of the things I love about ‘Wreck-It Ralph,’” continues Lasseter, “is that we have four really unique worlds. One is the 8-bit world of Fix-It Felix Jr., one is the hyper-realistic world of Hero’s Duty, and one is the super-cute Sugar Rush that has a Japanese anime flavor. The fourth world is Game Central Station, which is inspired by Grand Central Station in New York.”

According to Lasseter, filmmakers pulled out all the stops—visual development, art direction, animation, character development, visual effects, lighting, cinematography and music—to shape and differentiate each of the worlds. Nearly 190 unique characters populate the worlds—three times that of any other WDAS film—each designed to fit within its own world. Tying it all together is Ralph, who’s on an epic journey to find acceptance.

“‘Wreck-It Ralph’ is a road movie,” says screenwriter Phil Johnston. “It’s just a little more complicated with four different worlds. But whether your character’s stuck in a small town or in a land made of candy, someone has left home in search of something bigger. Ralph may go to these fantastic, diverse places, but he’s always true to himself—even as his character evolves.

“One of the really cool things about this movie is that the characters are real—despite being arcade-game characters,” continues Johnston. “They’re real people with real feelings.”

That emotion is what will most appeal to audiences, says Lasseter. “The hallmark of a Disney film is the heart and it’s the foundation of ‘Wreck-It Ralph.’ It is one of the funniest films I’ve ever been associated with—so clever and beautiful. But it’s the heart that just catches you by surprise.”


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Adds Spencer, “The film takes place in the world of arcade-game characters with all the fun that goes with that, but at its core, it’s really a relatable story. We’ve all wondered at some point in our lives if maybe there’s something more out there. We’ve all imagined taking off on that adventure.”

“A good movie makes the audience feel like they’ve journeyed with the characters,” says Moore. “I think the audience will expect comedy and action. They’ll expect the state-of-the-art animation and spectacle that’ll blow them away. But I think they’ll be surprised by how much they’re going to love these characters.”

“Wreck-It Ralph” is directed by Moore (“The Simpsons,” “Futurama”), who won a directing Emmy® Award in the category of Outstanding Animated Program for “Futurama’s” “Roswell That Ends Well.” Moore also directed an Emmy® Award-winning episode of “The Simpsons” titled “Homer vs. Lisa and the Eighth Commandment.” Spencer (“Bolt,” “Lilo & Stitch”) produces. The screenplay was written by Phil Johnston and Jennifer Lee based on a story by Moore, Johnston and Jim Reardon.

Providing the voice of Wreck-It Ralph is John C. Reilly, who received an Academy Award® nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the musical “Chicago” and starred in films including “Carnage,” “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” “The Aviator” and “Step Brothers.” Emmy®-winning actress and comedian Sarah Silverman gives voice to Vanellope von Schweetz. Silverman starred in her own Comedy Central show, “The Sarah Silverman Program.,” and can be seen in the drama feature “Take This Waltz.” Tapped to voice Fix-It Felix, Jr. is Jack McBrayer, an Emmy® nominee for his role on “30 Rock” who can be seen in “The Campaign” and “The To-Do List.” Jane Lynch, who gives voice to Sergeant Calhoun, won Emmy® and Golden Globe® Awards for her role in “Glee.”


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The voice cast also includes Alan Tudyk (“Suburgatory”) as King Candy, Mindy Kaling (“The Office”) as Taffyta Muttonfudge, Joe Lo Truglio (“Wanderlust”) as Markowski, Ed O’Neill (“Modern Family”) as arcade owner Mr. Litwak, Dennis Haysbert (“The Unit”) as General Hologram, Adam Carolla (“The Adam Carolla Project”) as Wynnchel, Rachael Harris (“The Hangover”) as Deanna, Edie McClurg (“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”) as Mary, Horatio Sanz (“Saturday Night Live”) as Duncan and Stefanie Scott (“A.N.T. Farm”) as Moppet Girl.

“Wreck-It Ralph” features cameos from both classic and modern real-life games. Lending their voices, among others, are Roger Craig Smith (Ezio from franchise “Assassin’s Creed”) as Sonic The Hedgehog, and from “Street Fighter,” Reuben Langdon as Ken, Kyle Hebert as Ryu and Gerald C. Rivers as M. Bison.

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HEATHCLIFF Coming To Big Screen; Mischievous Cat Latest to Join Family Friendly Slate Including “Mr. Ed” and “ The Brave Little Toaster”

Family-based production outfit Waterman Entertainment has secured the feature rights to the iconic comic strip character HEATHCLIFF, it was announced today by the company’s Head of Development, Cooper Waterman. The acquisition comes on the heels of the company making similar feature film deals with rights holders of the iconic family brands including THE BRAVE LITTLE TOASTER and MR. ED. As is the case with those titles, HEATHCLIFF will be reimagined as a CGI/live action film with contemporary storylines, while preserving the original essence that the respective right’s holders created for each of the characters.

George Gately created the comic strip in 1973. Heathcliff was born on the wrong side of the tracks in the bad part of town. When both his parents were locked up by the law, little Heathcliff was left to fend for himself. He grew up quick and he grew up mean, until one day he was rescued by a loving family: the Nutmegs. They welcomed him into their home where he was treated with kindness and love for the first time in his young life. Though Heathcliff loved his new family, he would never lose his street-wise, tough guy beginnings

Waterman commented, “When working in concert with the creators and rights holders, you are able to tap their wealth of knowledge on the character and ensure the storylines remain true to the brand and their global fan base. This will allow us to confidently present ‘Heathcliff’ to a new generation and excite fans with new stories and plots.” Waterman made the deal directly with rights holder, Peter Gallagher.

Additionally, Waterman Entertainment retains global licensing and merchandising rights to HEATHCLIFF which they will leverage through producing thirteen original episodes of the wisecracking cat’s adventures for television. TOASTER, ED and HEATHCLIFF represent an arsenal of existing and successful family brands that can be developed into live action/CGI feature film properties. Steve Waterman has served as an Executive Producer on theatrical features including CASPER with Universal; ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS, ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE SQUEAKQUEL and ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED with 20th Century Fox; and STUART LITTLE and STUART LITTLE 2 with Columbia Pictures.

See The New Trailer and Poster For HELLO HERMAN Starring Norman Reedus

Check out the new poster and trailer for director Michelle Danner’s HELLO HERMAN. The film, which has its world premiere screening this weekend at the Hollywood Film Festival (at the Arclight Theater in Hollywood), will open in theaters February 2013. HELLO HERMAN features Norman Reedus & Garret Backstrom and explores themes concerning bullying.

The film is about a sixteen year old (Garrett Backstrom) who makes a fateful decision. He enters his suburban high school and kills thirty nine students, two teachers, and a police officer. Just before his arrest he emails his idol, journalist Lax Morales (Norman Reedus). “I want to tell my story on your show.” Lax, haunted by his own fateful past and the loss of his love Isa Luz (Martha Higareda), now sits face to face with Herman. As he helps Herman to explore and understand his demons Lax must finally face his own.

HELLO HERMAN stars Norman Reedus (Walking Dead), Martha Higareda and Garrett Backstrom and is written by Norman Mailer’s son John Buffalo Mailer.

Visit the film’s site: http://www.hellohermanthemovie.com/

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Follow on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/HelloHerman  

SEAL TEAM SIX: THE RAID ON OSAMA BIN LADEN New Clip; Watch The National Geographic Trailer

Here’s a look at a new clip from SEAL TEAM SIX: THE RAID ON OSAMA BIN LADEN. The world premiere is on the National Geographic Channel on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 8pm ET/7pm CT – two days before the Presidential Election. This is the National Geographic Channel’s first feature-length film inspired by true events. Director-producer Kathryn Bigelow’s and writer-producer Mark Boal’s (THE HURT LOCKER) take on the history’s greatest manhunt for the world’s most dangerous man, ZERO DARK THIRTY, will be in theaters December 19, 2012.

If you haven’t seen it, here’s a look at the trailer.

When the rumored whereabouts of Osama bin Laden are revealed, the CIA readies a team of seasoned U.S. Navy SEALs for the mission of a lifetime. Despite inconclusive evidence that bin Laden is inside the compound, and ignoring the possible ramifications of an unannounced attack on Pakistani soil, the Pentagon orders the attack. The SEAL Team bands together to complete their mission of justice in a riveting final showdown.

From Academy Award®-winning producer of THE HURT LOCKER Nicolas Chartier, The Weinstein Company, and John Stockwell, the director of INTO THE BLUE and CRAZY/BEAUTIFUL, the feature-length film based on true events stars Cam Gigandet, Anson Mount, Freddy Rodriguez, Xzibit, Kathleen Robertson, Eddie Kay Thomas and Kenneth Miller, with Robert Knepper and William Fichtner.

Visit: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/seal-team-six-the-raid-on-osama-bin-laden/

Twitter: #SEALTEAMSIX   @natgeochannel   

Diane Kruger And Anton Yelchin To Star In Romantic Comedy 5 TO 7

Diane Kruger (INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS, THE HOST, THE GREEN BLADE RISES, FAREWELL, MY QUEEN) and Anton Yelchin (FRIGHT NIGHT, STAR TREK, LIKE CRAZY) are attached to star in the romantic comedy 5 TO 7, written and to be directed by Victor Levin (AMC’s “Mad Men”), it was announced today by producers Bonnie Curtis and Julie Lynn of Mockingbird Pictures and The Solution Entertainment Group’s (“The Solution”) co-founders and partners, Lisa Wilson and Myles Nestel.

Wilson and Nestel are on board as co-executive producers of the film with the company also handling international distribution rights. The Solution will introduce the project to buyers at the upcoming American Film Market.

Scheduled to start production in late February 2013, 5 TO 7 is set in New York, where an aspiring novelist (Yelchin) has a cinq-a-sept affair with the beautiful wife of a French diplomat (Kruger). Cultures, world views, personal ethics and dietary preferences clash as love deepens, with remarkable results in this romantic comedy.

“Vic Levin’s script has us in tears — we’re just not sure if it’s from laughing or crying. We’re excited about the grace and intelligence that he, Diane and Anton will bring to their interpretations of his beautiful story,” said Curtis and Lynn.

“This is just a great script with a wonderful cast attached and filmmakers involved who have a fantastic track record. It exactly matches our criteria of offering only the very best in independent filmmaking to our clients. The response to the project has been overwhelming,” said Wilson and Nestel.

Victor Levin is an accomplished Golden Globe-winning and four-time Emmy-nominated producer, writer and director who most recently was a co-executive producer and writer on the award-winning hit AMC series, “Mad Men” and previously an executive producer/writer on the popular NBC series “Mad About You,” which garnered him a Golden Globe. His past screenplay credits include co-writing Helen Hunt’s THEN SHE FOUND ME with Hunt and Alice Arlen and WIN A DATE WITH TAD HAMILTON! starring Kate Bosworth, Topher Grace and Josh Duhamel.

Acclaimed international actress Diane Kruger received critical recognition for her performance in Quentin Tarantino’s INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS, sharing a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. She was most recently seen in Benoît Jacquot’s FAREWELL, MY QUEEN co-starring Léa Seydoux which opened the 2012 Berlin Film Festival and was released domestically in July 2012 by Cohen Media Group. Her upcoming projects include the highly anticipated THE HOST, based on Stephenie Meyer’s new trilogy, alongside Saoirse Ronan, set for a 2013 release by Open Road Films, A.J. Edward’s THE GREEN BLADE RISES, where she will play Abraham Lincoln’s mother opposite Jason Clarke, currently in production and the newly announced THE BRIDGE for FX.

Anton Yelchin is a rising young actor who starred in the critically acclaimed indie hit LIKE CRAZY opposite Felicity Jones as well as Disney/Dreamworks’ FRIGHT NIGHT opposite Colin Farrell and Toni Collette. He will reprise his role as Pavel Chekov in J.J. Abrams’ sequel STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS opposite Chris Pine and Zoë Saldana for Paramount Pictures in May 2013. Yelchin recently completed shooting Jim Jarmusch’s ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE with Tilda Swinton, Tom Hiddleston and Mia Wasikowska. Other film credits include Jodie Foster’s THE BEAVER, CHARLIE BARTLETT and TERMINATOR: SALVATION.

Bonnie Curtis and Julie Lynn of Mockingbird Pictures are two of the industry’s most successful producers with credits that include the Oscar-winning SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, ALBERT NOBBS, MINORITY REPORT, Steven Spielberg’s A.I. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK, THE JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB and MOTHER AND CHILD. They most recently produced Arie Posin’s LOOK OF LOVE, in post-production, with Annette Bening, Ed Harris and Robin Williams.

E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL – The Blu Review

In 1982, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial became the biggest blockbuster of the year, and the world fell in love with a strange little creature, and the family who took him in. 30 years later, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is being brought to audiences like never before… on a 30th Anniversary Blu-Ray.

Nominated for nine Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Writing and Best Screenplay, the film took home four statuettes for Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Effects Editing, Best Sound and Best Music for John Williams’ (Jaws) memorable score. The unforgettable cast includes the adorable Drew Barrymore (He’s Just Not That Into You, Charlie’s Angels), Henry Thomas (Dear John, Legends of the Fall), Dee Wallace (10, “Sons and Daughters”) and Peter Coyote (“Law & Order: LA,” Jagged Edge).

Recently, I got the chance to sit down with Dee Wallace and speak with her about the film. Check that out here:

E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL ANNIVERSARY EDITION BLU-RAY

Oh E.T., you haven’t aged a day! As for the Blu-Ray, the 1080p/AVC-encoded video transfer looks superb. You can’t really ask for anything better, especially when it was approved by Steven Spielberg himself. The DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround sound audio has been cleaned up as much as it can be for a 30-year-old movie. Still, the film has never sounded better. Check out how great this film looks in the clips below.

E.T. Phone Home

A Friend From Another Galaxy

E.T. Hiding

Saying Goodbye

SYNOPSIS

When an imaginative boy meets a lost alien, it is the beginning of one of cinema’s most endearing friendships, as Elliot (Henry Thomas) helps the marvelous creature he calls E.T. find his way back home before government agents can capture him.

BONUS FEATURES

  • The E.T. Journals: In this all-new bonus feature, retrace the day-to-day experience of creating E.T from never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage shot by Academy Award®-winning cinematographer John Toll. This piece will give viewers a unique feeling of being on the set and living the excitement of what it was like to make E.T. I was thrilled to watch this. It’s rare to find such a complete behind-the-scenes look after all this time.
  • Steven Spielberg & E.T.: Watch an all-new interview with Steven Spielberg, as he reflects back on the film and discusses his experience working with the actors, as well as his overall and current perspective on E.T. Great for those of us that grew up with the film.
  • Deleted Scenes: Two scenes from 2002 version of the film. You can certainly tell why each were cut.
  • A Look Back: A special insider’s look into the making of E.T. featuring interviews with Steven Spielberg, the cast, and others intimately involved with the film. Despite not being in HD (it is from the 2002 version of the film), it’s still fantastic.
  • The E.T. Reunion: The cast and filmmaker reunite to discuss their thoughts on the impact of the film.
  • The Evolution and Creation of E.T.: From idea to screenplay, through casting and making the film. This is also from the 20th anniversary edition of the film.
  • The Music of E.T.: A Discussion with John Williams: Interviews and footage focused on the long-standing relationship between John Williams and Steven Spielberg.
  • The 20th Anniversary Premiere: Composer John Williams played the score of E.T. live at the Shrine Auditorium for the re-release premiere of E.T. This featurette gives us a behind the scenes look at this presentation.
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Special Olympics TV spot
  • Designs, Photographs and Marketing

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is one of those films that instantly makes me feel like a kid again. As a child from the 80’s, I can assure you that this movie has not lost its magic. It is a must for any home collection.

Overall Rating: 4.75 out of 5 stars

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 Historical Recap & Tweet Your Scream


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Audiences worldwide are ready to be terrified by PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4. Lucky fans around the globe who “Wanted It” are watching it tonight in these cities! The top 25 winning cities are Lima Peru, São Paulo Brazil, Lake Bluff IL, Mexico City Mexico, Brasília Brazil, Los Angeles CA, Fresno CA, Purchase NY,  Houston TX, Bogotá Colombia, Moscow Russia, Buenos Aires Argentina, Rio de Janeiro Brazil, New York NY, London England, Paris France, Minneapolis MN, Chicago IL, Santiago Chile, Munich Germany, Sheffield England, Toronto Canada, San Antonio TX, Göteborg Sweden and Orlando, FL.

For those of you brave enough to see PA4 this weekend, I’ll leave you with Ash’s parting words from 1979’s ALIEN, “I can’t lie to you about your chances, but… you have my sympathies.”

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 is the fourth film in the supernatural franchise. It has been five years since the disappearance of Katie and Hunter, and a suburban family witness strange events in their neighborhood when a woman and a mysterious child move in.

Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 is in theaters everywhere October 19.

Visit the film’s official site at www.ParanormalMovie.com/. Like “PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4” on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ParanormalActivity and follow on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/TweetYourScream.

I DECLARE WAR – Fantastic Fest Review

If you’re school was anything like mine growing up, you may have been assigned to read William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, but if not, maybe you’ve seen one of two film adaptations that have been made. This serves as a jumping off point for better understanding I DECLARE WAR. No, this isn’t another remake of LORD OF THE FLIES, but it does share some of the classic thematic content. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, it’s all right. It’s far from mandatory for enjoying this hidden gem.

Written by Jason Lapeyre and co-directed with Robert Wilson, I DECLARE WAR tackles the darker heart of what happens when innocent fun evolves into real-life danger. I can imagine the contemporary societal obsession with video games and the abundance of violence prevalent in these games as having an inspiration, but are the video games really the focal point? I think not. With the world we live in becoming increasingly violent and the access to real-time, uncensored live media not slowing, it could be read as commentary on what led these children to the film’s climax. Even this, as logical as it sounds, I don’t believe is at the heart of the film.

I DECLARE WAR follows a group of pre-teen aged kids in the midst of war. Not a “real war” — although an argument could be made that it becomes just that — but a “war game.” Here we have two opposing forces, in this case a band of 5-6 kids on either side, both led by their respective generals. For the group of kids through whose perspective the story is being told, the general is PK, played by Gage Munroe. If this kid looks familiar, you may have seen him in IMMORTALS (2011) on on the TV series ALPHAS. However, Munroe also has one of those faces that encourages a sense of deja vu, while his talent is impressive for delivering sophisticated lines of military dialogue with accuracy and conviction while still allowing the viewer to believe he’s just a kid.

As PK leads his troops through the local woods in search of the enemy’s base, which of course holds the all-important “flag,” they get ambushed by Skinner, played by Michael Friend. Skinner is not the opposing general, but rather one of his ranks gone rogue. Skinner and his small band of soldiers of fortune take PK’s best friend Kwon (Siam Yu) prisoner with the intent of getting him to talk, revealing the location of his base and therefor securing victory over the yet-to-be-defeated General PK.

Quinn (Aidan Gouveia), the general challenging PK’s undefeated status, desires to best him at his own game, proving he has the military mustard. Unfortunately, Skinner proves to be an obstacle that destroys Quinn’s hopes and threatens more than the fate of a game for Kwon and PK. When the game begins to unravel, the reality of childhood emotions begin to take over. Fear, paranoia, envy and anger become the driving force in a battle that turns ugly, pitting wits against rage. Meanwhile, Jess (McKenzie Munroe) becomes a wild card that could turn the tables of this war either direction with her cunning tactics driven by love.

I DECLARE WAR works so well, not just for the talent of its young cast, but because the filmmakers chose to make a family-friendly — that is, with parental guidance — film that takes on such a subject, but did so without dumbing it down or lightening it up. This is a rather dark, but realistically portrayed story of a series of events that I can absolutely see occurring in real life. No real guns are ever used by the characters, but their imaginations are depicted in such a way that the viewer is transported into their minds, allowing us to perceive the sticks and other various objects thrown together to vaguely resemble a gun, with creativity filling in the details.

While the film clearly focuses on children, I DECLARE WAR could also be considered a commentary on adults. Everything that occurs in this film, occurs between adults in real life. Simply change the setting and what’s at stake, and you have the rat race, etc. The film actually paints a pretty vivid portrait of a society that, for the most part, never truly grows up emotionally. We may think we do, but in most cases we just give these conflicts grown up names to make ourselves feel better. Food for thought.

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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