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Pirates of the Carribean: On Stranger Tides

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Alyssa Mertes
Posted in: MOVIES

Aar mateys! Good news for all ye shipmates…there will be a fourth installment of a much-loved sea adventure. So grab some rum and prepare yourself for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, in theaters May 20, 2011.

What’s missing from this film? Well, Orlando Bloom and Kiera Knightly, but the question is: do we even need them? After all, it is that lovable drunken barnacle-head Jack Sparrow, portrayed by the always eccentric Johnny Depp, that has made this film franchise such a success.

What’s new to this film? Johnny Depp’s co-star from the hit 2001 movie Blow, Penelope Cruz. And a new director, Rob Marshall, who most recently directed the four-time Academy Award nominated musical, Nine. Marshall is replacing Gore Verbinski as the director. Ian McShane will play Blackbeard.

What’s the same in this film? Jack Sparrow will still be portrayed by Johnny Depp. Disney’s name is still all over it, Jerry Bruckheimer is a producer, and Ted Elliot is the writer. Geoffrey Rush will return in his role as Barbossa.

Regardless of what’s missing, what’s new, and what’s the same… it won’t be surprising when this film dominates the box office opening weekend. People are eager to see Jack Sparrow’s next adventure.

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3D Tron Legacy New Trailer and Movie Stills

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staff
Posted in: MOVIES

“Tron Legacy” is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that’s unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), looks into his father’s disappearance and finds himself pulled into the same world of fierce programs and gladiatorial games where his father has been living for 25 years. Along with Kevin’s loyal confidant (Olivia Wilde), father and son embark on a life-and-death journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe that has become far more advanced and exceedingly dangerous.

In theaters December 17th

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Tim Allen in Toy Story 4?

By
Susan Bailey
Posted in: MOVIES


Allen has committed to voice Buzz again, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that Pixar is fully committed to another feature-length sequel of the franchise. But rumors are buzzing that Disney and Pixar are reluctant to end the franchise despite previous claims that Toy Story 3 was the finale.

With Allen on board, this could be an indication that the other Toy Story stars are also interested. Time will tell..

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Disney Interactive Studios releases Toy Story 3: The Video Game

By
Ben Scott
Posted in: VIDEO GAMES


Disney Interactive studios and Avalanche Software released Toy Story 3: The Video Game yesterday for all of the video game systems. It is also available in the App store for iPhone and Ipod Touch.

The game puts the player in control of Buzz, Woody, and Jessie. One of the game’s features is Toy Box mode, which offers unique missions and a free roaming world for players to explore. Players can develop the world by customizing buildings, townspeople and environments. This level of interactivity is meant to create a realistic feeling of playing with toys. Craig Relyea, Disney senior vice president of global marketing said: “By combining these unique play mechanics with characters, settings and scenarios from the movies, fans will be amazed at how closely this mirrors an actual toy playing experience.”

There are some unique game modes for the handheld systems. For Nintendo DS, there is Playtime mode and for PSP there are some unique mini-games: an epic fight with Emperor Zurg and a game where Woody has to protect Old West from invaders.

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Alice in Wonderland on Blu-ray and DVD Combo Pack

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staff
Posted in: BLU-RAY & DVD

Following a record-breaking theatrical performance, Tim Burton’s epic fantasy adventure ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Disney’s 4th biggest film of all time, takes its booming box-office success into the home with a Disney 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy), 1-Disc Blu-ray and 1-Disc DVD on June 1, 2010, from Walt .

The ALICE IN WONDERLAND Blu-ray Disc Combo Pack provides audiences with the chance to experience a magical and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time in pristine 1080p picture and Dolby Digital 5.1 HD surround sound quality and has been especially packaged with family and fans in mind – with lots of exciting bonus features and an extra DVD and Digital Copy of the movie.

The Blu-ray Disc versions of the film include nine bonus features that take viewers deeper into the famous “Rabbit Hole” – exploring more of the world of Wonderland, its iconic characters and the making of the film. Features include the making of the Futterwacken Dance, a look inside the world of the Mad Hatter and Johnny Depp’s transformation, Tim Burton’s vision for the movie and its characters, the visual effects of growing and shrinking of Alice, costume designs, music, stunts and more.

Synopsis:

Tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice for a fantastical new adventure from Walt Disney Pictures and Tim Burton. Inviting and magical, ALICE IN WONDERLAND is an imaginative new twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time. Alice (Mia Wasikowska), now 19 years old, returns to the whimsical world she first entered as a child and embarks on a journey to discover her true destiny. Wonderland is a world beyond your imagination and unlike anything you’ve seen before. The extraordinary characters you’ve loved come to life richer and more colorful than ever. There’s the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp), the White Queen (Anne Hathaway), the Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter), the White Rabbit (Michael Sheen) and more. A triumphant cinematic experience – ALICE IN WONDERLAND is an incredible feast for your eyes, ears and heart that will captivate audiences of all sizes.

The film’s opening weekend made ALICE IN WONDERLAND the highest-grossing non-sequel opening weekend in history, the biggest March opening of all time, the biggest 3D opening of all time and the biggest IMAX opening of all time.

Bonus Features:

DVD:
Finding Alice – It’s all things Alice. This featurette includes Tim Burton’s vision for the characters, differences from the book and Disney’s version of Alice and how she evolves as both a character and actor as she takes an adventure through Wonderland.

The Mad Hatter – Audiences are provided with a deeper look into the world of the Mad Hatter. Check out Johnny Depp’s early sketches, make-up, costumes and how they digitally enhanced his eyes.

Effecting Wonderland – A behind-the-scenes piece on the different technologies used to create some of the most beloved characters in the film – Stayne, Tweedledee, Tweedledum, Bandersnatch and the Red Queen.

BLU-RAY:
Everything on the DVD plus:

The Futterwacken Dance – Futterwhat? Check out the making of the timeless dance called the Futterwacken.

The Red Queen – The creation of the Red Queen from start to finish, including early Tim Burton sketches showcasing costume designs, make-up and digital effects.

Time-Lapse: Sculpting the Red Queen – A short time-lapse piece showing Helena Bonham Carter as she gets her make-up done. A three-hour process can be watched in just a few short minutes.

The White Queen – An interview with Anne Hathaway, who plays Wonderland’s good queen, about her character’s journey throughout the process of the film.

Scoring Wonderland – Composer Danny Elfman and Tim Burton discuss the music for the movie.

Stunts of Wonderland – A featurette highlighting some of the biggest stunts in the film.

Making the Proper Size – An inside look at the visual effects process of growing and shrinking Alice. See how filmmakers used different techniques to stay true to the storyline.

Cakes of Wonderland – Take a trip to “Cake Divas” where the creators of the EAT ME cakes provide viewers with details about how they made the smallest crumb to the largest cake in scale.

Tea Party Props – Tea cups, saucers, cakes and more. Prop master Doug Harlocker gives an overview of all the props used to bring the famous tea party scene together visually.

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Beauty and the Beast: Diamond Edition this Fall

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staff
Posted in: BLU-RAY & DVD

A Beloved Fairy Tale Is Restored To All New Heights On Blu-ray Disney’s Academy Award-Winning Animated Classic

On Blu-ray+ DVD Combo Pack – October 5, 2010
And Standard Definition DVD – November 23, 2010

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (WDSHE) proudly announces the Blu-ray high-definition debut of Disney’s animated masterpiece, Beauty and the Beast on October 5, 2010.

Disney’s most requested film, Beauty and the Beast, arrives for the first time on Blu-ray Hi-Def as the second installment to the company’s new Diamond Collection. The Blu-ray transformation reveals the magic, music and majesty of the film as never before experienced with state-of-the-art picture restoration, pristine 7.1 Digital Surround Sound and hours of additional viewing experiences that include behind the scenes features, deleted scenes, enhanced music tracks, immersive games and more.

The first of only two animated films ever to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture (the second is 2009’s Up), Beauty and the Beast earned six Academy Award nominations and won two Oscars in 1992 for Best Original Song (“Beauty and the Beast”) and Best Original Score.

Unavailable in any form since 2003, Beauty and the Beast will be released from the Disney vault for a limited time only, arriving on a Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack (2 Blu-ray Discs + DVD) October 5, followed seven weeks later with the release of a 2-Disc standard definition DVD on November 23.

Set in and around a quaint French village during the late 18th century, Beauty and the Beast follows the fantastic adventures of Belle, a bright and beautiful young woman who finds escape from her ordinary life, and the advances of a boorish suitor, Gaston, by reading books. Meanwhile, off in a castle in the distance, a cruel young prince is cast under the spell of an enchantress who turns him into a tormented beast, while transforming his servants into animated household objects. In order to remove the curse, the Beast must discover a true love who will return his affection before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose. When Belle’s inventor father stumbles upon the Beast’s castle and is taken prisoner, Belle comes to the rescue and agrees to take her father’s place. With the help of the castle’s enchanted staff, she sees beneath the Beast’s exterior and discovers the heart and soul of a human prince.

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Home Video Releases March 16

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staff
Posted in: BLU-RAY & DVD, MOVIES

1. The Twilight Saga: New Moon
2. The Princess and the Frog
3. Did You Hear About the Morgans?
4. Astro Boy
5. Ninja Assassin
6. Armored
7. The Fourth Kind
8. Paris
9. The White Stripes: Under Great White Northern Lights
10. Unrivaled

Staff Picks

Ninja Assassin

This bloody, thrilling action film will have ninja enthusiasts on the edge of their seats. Ninja Assassin takes you inside a ninja clan, where the best ninjas are trained from childhood. Raizo is a special case, however, he’s being trained by the Ozunu clan to become the most lethal Special Ops ninja assassin in the world. But Raizo begins to question the integrity and loyalty of his clan when they execute his childhood friend, Kiriko, a fellow female ninja. When Raizo abandons his clan, a mark is placed on his head to be killed. Will he make it out alive?

The Fourth Kind

Based on true events, The Fourth Kind follows Abby (Milla Jovovich) in her struggle to finish the research her husband died trying to complete. She tapes interviews and hypnotic sessions of multiple patients who claim to hear voices in their heads and all talk about a white owl that watches them in their sleep. Abby begins to believe that it has something to do with alien abduction and is quickly swept into the situation, despite others thinking she is insane. Later, her daughter goes missing and more questions are raised as to who the fourth kind are and what they want with us.

Paris

Follow eight Parisians through their lives in Paris and get a glimpse of what life is truly like for our French friends.

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Holland Theaters Boycotting Alice in Wonderland

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staff
Posted in: MOVIES

Tim Burton’s fantasy film “Alice in Wonderland” is facing a boycott from movie theaters in Holland because of plans to release the movie on DVD just three months after it hits theaters. The Disney production, which stars Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway, is due to open in the country on March 10 – but Dutch theater owners are refusing to show the film worrying that they will lose out on big box office bucks because fans will opt to wait for the early DVD release.

Approximately 80 and 85 percent of all theaters in the Netherlands have decided not to show the film.

Youry Bredewold, a spokesman for the National Board of Cinema Owners, says “Disney is not keeping its part of the bargain. There is an agreement between movie distributors and cinema owners that there must be a window of at least four months between the cinema release and the DVD release.”

Source: World Entertainment News Network

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Army Wives Season 3 Available Februrary 9th

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staff
Posted in: BLU-RAY & DVD

Season Three brings a new year of dramatic changes for the Army Wives. Watch their lives unfold in touching detail as they tackle the challenges faced daily by families on Army Reserve posts around the country. Pamela (Brigid Brannagh) digs in and fights to save her marriage after uncovering a hurtful secret, while the ever-resilient Claudia Joy (Kim Delaney) hides a painful truth of her own. Joan’s (Wendy Davis) struggle with a major decision leads her husband Roland (Sterling K. Brown) to imagine what his life would be like had he taken a different path, and Denise (Catherine Bell) and Frank (Terry Serpico) question the foundation of their relationship in the show’s most important season ever.

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