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[Movie News] In Theaters This Week – August 27, 2021

by Tori Ann
written by Tori Ann

In Theaters 3.6.20

Three new films are here this weekend, all designed for more mature audiences. There is the sort-of sequel to the film Candyman that came out nearly 30 years ago, a film about an astronaut stranded on a near-desolate Earth that must decide the fate of those still living there, and finally a drama about a married couple facing the reality of life together during Covid.

Candyman (R)

A “spiritual sequel” to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began.

Directed by Nia DaCosta

Starring: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Colman Domingo, Vanessa Williams

Release date: August 27

The Colony (R)

Set in the distant future, a female astronaut, shipwrecked on the long-decimated Earth, must decide the fate of the wasteland’s remaining populace.

Directed by Tim Fehlbaum

Starring: Nora Arnezeder, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Iain Glen, Sope Dirisu, Sebastian Roché

Release date: August 27

Together (R)

A husband and wife are forced to re-evaluate themselves and their relationship through the reality of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Directed by Stephen Daldry, Justin Martin

Starring: James McAvoy, Sharon Horgan, Samuel Logan

Release date: August 27

What new movies do you look forward to seeing?

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[Video] Viewing Videos w/ Vicki – March 15-21

by Tori Ann
written by Tori Ann

It’s safe to say that there are a lot of videos out on the internet. Even aside from streaming television shows and movies, entire websites and apps are built around creating and sharing videos, and we love sharing the ones we enjoy so that others might enjoy them as well. Here are some of the videos (both new and old) I’ve enjoyed watching the past week, and I hope you enjoy them as well!

If there is one shining example of reality competition shows, it would be The Great British Bake Off. The show features home bakers that are battling for a top prize, but it never gets overly unpleasant, and they will even occasionally help each other a bit. The show recently held its celebrity edition as a fundraiser for Stand Up To Cancer, featuring stars like Daisy Ridley and James McAvoy. The clip below shows the McAvoy’s turn on the show, obviously having a bit of fun while also doing the best a self-described non-baker can do to impress the judges.

When technology and creativity combine, the results can be pretty delicious, such as the new CandyPlay 3D pen from Polaroid. All you need to do is load the candy cartridge of your choice and draw away! If you don’t know where to start, the kit comes with a few sheets of stencils to help you along.

Fan films have come a long way. While there are still shorts filmed by groups of friends on absolutely no budget, nowadays we also get ones that even attract well-known Hollywood names. Batman: Dying Is Easy is a new Batman fan film from Bat in the Sun that stars such recognizable names as Doug Jones, Michael Madsen, Casper Van Dien, Chris Daughtry, and others. The film sees Batman taking on quite a slew of villains, and is quite a ride!

This past Friday saw the premiere of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney+. The series sees Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan reprise their MCU roles to begrudgingly pair up and take on new adversaries that threaten the safety of the world. I thoroughly enjoyed the first episode, and am really excited to see where the story goes!

A really fun piece of superhero tech that we saw in Iron Man 2 was Tony Stark suit that fit inside a suitcase. JLaservideo on YouTube finally acquiesced to his followers’ requests to make the expandable suit, making it entirely out of metal and complete with lights, lasers, and fire. It resulted in a lot of firsts for the engineer, and the resulting certainly speaks for itself!

Regardless of your feelings about Wonder Woman 1984, this gag reel of the film certainly shows that while making a movie can be a lot of hard work, there’s always a bit of fun and a few laughs to be had!

Public spaces like museums and aquariums are slowly reopening, and to celebrate that fact, staff at the Monterey Bay Aquarium made a video about some of their favorite creatures!

It’s always fun watching things explode, especially when we’re talking about things like buildings or bridges. Something about the scale of destruction makes it even more enjoyable. Several years ago, WGN in Chicago was waiting to broadcast a bridge implosion… when they cut away to do the weather and missed it, and it has now become a recurring joke for them. Earlier this week, they had another shot at it, and you’ll see what happened below!

https://www.facebook.com/WGNMorningNews/videos/2918441471725202/

What videos have you enjoyed this week?

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[Movie News] In Theaters This Week – September 6, 2019

by Tori Ann
written by Tori Ann

Summer is slowly fading away, which means many are looking towards fall and everything that it brings. With the coming of the autumn season means Halloween isn’t too far off, and the first of what will likely be a deluge of horror movies is out this weekend – IT Chapter Two. Also on offer are two documentaries about motor racing, a film about an 83-year-old Scottish woman who decides to climb a mountain, and much more!

Blink of an Eye

An inside look at 2001’s Daytona 500 featuring Michael Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Directed by Paul Taublieb

Starring: Richard Petty, Dale Ernhardt Jr., Darrell Waltrip, Michael Waltrip

Release date: September 6

Chhichhore

Following a group of friends from university as they progress into middle-age life and go their own separate ways.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari

Starring: Sushant Singh Rajput, Shraddha Kapoor, Varun Sharma, Prateik, Tahir Raj Bhasin

Release date: September 6

Edie

83 year old Edie believes that it is never too late – packing an old camping bag, leaving her life behind and embarking on an adventure she never got to have – climbing the imposing Mount Suilven in Scotland.

Directed by Simon Hunter

Starring: Sheila Hancock, Kevin Guthrie, Paul Brannigan, Amy Manson, Wendy Morgan

Release date: September 6

IT Chapter Two (R)

Twenty-seven years after their first encounter with the terrifying Pennywise, the Losers Club have grown up and moved away, until a devastating phone call brings them back.

Directed by Andy Muschietti

Starring: Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Isaiah Mustafa, Jay Ryan

Release date: September 6

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (PG-13)

With one of the most memorably stunning voices that has ever hit the airwaves, Linda Ronstadt burst onto the 1960s folk rock music scene in her early twenties.

Directed by Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman

Starring: Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Jackson Browne

Release date: September 6

Ms. Purple

A young woman who works as a karaoke hostess in Koreatown reconnects with her estranged brother in the final days of their father’s life.

Directed by Justin Chon

Starring: Jake Choi, Tiffany Chu, Mark Krenik, Alfredo Tavares, Crystal Lee

Release date: September 6

Night Hunter (R)

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A weathered Lieutenant, his police force, and a local vigilante are all caught up in a dangerous scheme involving a recently arrested, troubled man who’s linked to years of female abductions and murders.

Directed by David Raymond

Starring: Alexandra Daddario, Henry Cavill, Minka Kelly, Ben Kingsley, Nathan Fillion

Release date: September 6

Rapid Response (PG-13)

In 1966 Medical student and racing fan Stephen Olvey gets the opportunity of a lifetime when he is asked to volunteer at the Indianapolis 500 on their medical team. What started as fun insider view of a sport he loved quickly devolves before his eyes as he sees the level of medical support given to the drivers, whom he has befriended, is terrifyingly non-existent. After feeling helpless at the scene of what turns out to be a fatal accident. Dr. Olvey sets off on a mission to build a team to apply science to transform motorsports from the most fatal form of sport to one of the safest. Over the next 30 years they succeed and the science that they develop influences modern trauma medicine and the passenger cars we drive today. This is the story of the most fatal era in Motorsports and the Indy 500 doctors who pioneered safety and helped the drivers to cheat death.

Directed by Roger Hinze, Michael William Miles

Starring: Stephen Olvey, Terry Trammell, Mario Andretti, Bobby Unser, Helio Castroneves

Release date: September 6

What new movies will you be seeing this weekend?

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[Video] CONAN AT COMIC-CON (7/17/19): The cast of “IT Chapter Two”: Bill Hader, Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Isaiah Mustafa, Jay Ryan, Andy Bean and James Ransone

by Jason Bennett
written by Jason Bennett

PopCultHQ brings you all the
best clips from last night on CONAN!

On Wednesday, July 17th, Conan welcomed
the cast of ‘IT Chapter Two’!

Conan’s “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse” Cold Open

Conan could’ve used his powers to fight crime, instead, he opted for cheap laughs and light celebrity chat. Cold open designed and animated by STATE Design.

Indiana Jones Audition Tapes

It’s hard to believe, but Kevin Bacon, Sam Richardson, and Tig Notaro are all in the running to become the next Indy.

#ConanCon Monologue: 7/17/19

Conan talks Infinity Stones, Pennywise,
and Star Wars at #ConanCon.

Butterscotch The Clown Doesn’t Condone Pennywise Cosplay

Instead of glamorizing child-murdering clowns at Comic-Con®,
try one of these other Butterscotch-approved costumes.

Stay Alive For All Four “Avatar” Sequels With Na’Vi-tamins

Na’Vi-tamins will help keep you barely alive
until the last “Avatar” film hits theaters.

Jessica Chastain Was Immersed In 4,500 Gallons Of Fake Blood

Jessica’s bloody “IT Chapter Two” scene is being called
the bloodiest scene in the history of horror films.

James McAvoy Injured Himself Doing Unnecessary Stunts

James pulled both quads while doing an
uncalled-for stunt on the set of “IT Chapter Two.”

How James Ransone & The “IT” Crew Dealt With Stressful Scenes

James Ransone, Bill Hader, and director Andy Muschietti
devised an interesting method for blowing off steam.

Andy Bean On Meeting His “IT” Character’s Younger Self

Andy was gifted a framed photo of Wyatt Oleff,
but he wasn’t quite sure what to do with it.

Jay Ryan’s Dad Prepared Him For A Life In Horror

Thanks to a family tradition called “Friday Night Frights,”
Jay was very prepared for his role in “IT Chapter Two.”

James McAvoy’s Sensual Pennywise Nightmare

James had a twisted dream about
Bill Skarsgård stroking his back in bed.

Bill Hader’s Impression of “IT Chapter Two” Director Andy Muschietti

The master of impressions constantly
imitated the Argentine director on set.

James McAvoy & Jessica Chastain Want To Make More Movies Together

James and Jessica are hoping to become
the next Laurel and Hardy.

Isaiah Mustafa Gifted Stephen King Old Spice Socks

Isaiah was totally starstruck when Stephen King
arrived on the set of “IT Chapter Two.”

On Thursday, July 18th,
Conan continues ConanCon
with a Surprise Guest!

Be sure to follow CONAN online!

Conan O’Brien

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[Movie News] In Theaters This Week – June 7, 2019

by Tori Ann
written by Tori Ann

A new month means new movies! The summer blockbusters are starting to roll out, and this weekend has two of them – The Secret Life of Pets 2 and Dark Phoenix. Also on offer are three foreign films, two documentaries, and a few other gems.

Bharat

At the cusp of India’s birth as an Independent nation, a family makes an arduous journey to freedom at a cost. A young boy Bharat, makes a promise to his Father that he will keep his family together no matter what.

Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar

Starring: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Dishja Patani, Kashmira Irani, Tabu

Release date: June 5

Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch

Serial billionaire kidnapper Logan has been savaging Hong Kong. Now, his gang is aiming the dart beyond Hong Kong, at an affluent Macau regal.

Directed by Jason Kwan, Jing Wong

Starring: Tony Ka Fei Leung, Louis Koo, Simon Yam, On-On Yu, Ka Tung Lam

Release date: June 6

Dark Phoenix (PG-13)

Jean Grey begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt and turn her into a Dark Phoenix. Now the X-Men will have to decide if the life of a team member is worth more than all the people living in the world.

Directed by Simon Kinberg

Starring: Sophie Turner, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult

Release date: June 7

The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil

Remake of the South Korean film ‘The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil’ about a crime boss who teams up with a cop to track down a serial killer.

Directed by Won-Tae Lee

Starring: Dong-seok Ma, Mu-Yeol Kim, Sung-kyu Kim

Release date: June 7

Ghost Fleet

Ghost Fleet follows a small group of activists who risk their lives on remote Indonesian islands to find justice and freedom for the enslaved fishermen who feed the world’s insatiable appetite for seafood. Bangkok-based Patima Tungpuchayakul, a Thai abolitionist, has committed her life to helping these “lost” men return home. Facing illness, death threats, corruption, and complacency, Patima’s fearless determination for justice inspires her nation and the world.

Directed by Shannon Service, Jefffrey Waldron

Starring: Tun Lin, Patima Tungpuchayakul

Release date: June 7

The Last Black Man in San Francisco (R)

A young man searches for home in the changing city that seems to have left him behind.

Directed by Joe Talbot

Starring: Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors, Danny Glover, Tichina Arnold, Mike Epps

Release date: June 7

Late Night (R)

Katherine Newbury (Emma Thompson) is a pioneer and legendary host on the late-night talk-show circuit. When she’s accused of being a “woman who hates women,” she puts affirmative action on the to-do list, and –presto!–Molly (Mindy Kaling) is hired as the one woman in Katherine’s all-male writers’ room. But Molly might be too little too late, as the formidable Katherine also faces the reality of low ratings and a network that wants to replace her. Wanting to prove she’s not merely a diversity hire who’s disrupting the comfort of the brotherhood, Molly is determined to help Katherine revitalize her show and career–and possibly effect even bigger change at the same time.

Directed by Nisha Ganatra

Starring: Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, John Lithgow, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott

Release date: June 7

Papi Chulo (R)

A lonely TV weatherman strikes up an unusual friendship with a middle-aged Latino migrant worker.

Directed by John Butler

Starring: Matt Bomer, Alejandro Patiño, Elena Campbell-Martinez, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Michael Shepperd

Release date: June 7

Pavarotti (PG-13)

A look at the life and work of opera legend Luciano Pavarotti.

Directed by Ron Howard

Starring: Spike Lee, Luciano Pavarotti, Princess Diana, Phil Donahue, Bono

Release date: June 7

The Secret Life of Pets 2 (PG)

Max faces some major changes after his owner Katie gets married and now has a child . On a family trip to the countryside, Max meets a farm dog named Rooster, and both attempt to overcome his fears. Meanwhile, Gidget tries to rescue Max’s favorite toy from a cat-packed apartment, and Snowball sets on a mission to free a white tiger named Hu from a circus.

Directed by Chris Renaud, Jonathan del Val

Starring: Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, Harrison Ford, Eric Stonestreet, Jenny Slate

Release date: June 7

What new movies will you be seeing this weekend?

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[Movie News] Release Dates for 20th Century Fox’s ‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix,’ ‘Gambit’ Changed

by Tori Ann
written by Tori Ann
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Just yesterday, the first official trailer for X-Men: Dark Phoenix was released. Today it was announced that 20th Century Fox is changing the release dates for both Dark Phoenix and the long-in-development Gambit film.

Dark Phoenix was first given a release date of November 2, 2018 but was changed to February 14, 2019. That is changing yet again, giving it a summer release on June 7, 2019. That is the release date Gambit was supposed to have, which is now being moved back more than a year to March 2020.

X-Men: Dark Phoenix follows after the events of X-Men: Apocalypse and tells the story of how Jean Grey’s powers develop, eventually corrupting her and turning her into Dark Phoenix. The official synopsis reads, “Jean Grey begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt and turn her into a Dark Phoenix. Now the X-Men will have to decide if the life of a team member is worth more than all the people living in the world.”

Dark Phoenix stars Sophie Turner, Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Nicholas Hoult.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oKc1SBdk5U

A Gambit film starring Channing Tatum has been in various stages of development for years. Various directors have been attached over the years, and least one script was written, but none of these have panned out. Currently, there is no director attached to direct a Gambit film.

X-Men: Dark Phoenix will be released June 7, 2019.

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Check Out Empire Magazine’s 9 Interlocking Covers Featuring X-Men: Apocalypse

by Jason Bennett
written by Jason Bennett

The End Is Nigh! Empire magazine has just revealed the covers for their May issue, which hits newsstands on March 31, and it spotlights the major players in the upcoming X-Men: Apocalypse film. The nine different collectible covers can interlock to make one large image of epic proportions. The covers feature:

  • Ororo Munroe Storm (Alexandra Shipp)
  • Angel (Ben Hardy)
  • Magneto (Michael Fassbender)
  • En Sabah Nur/Apocalypse (Oscar Isaac)
  • Professor Charles “X” Xavier (James McAvoy)
  • Jean Grey (Sophie Turner)
  • Nightcrawler (Kodi Smit-McPhee)
  • Beast (Nicholas Hoult)
  • Cyclops (Tye Sheridan)
  • Moira MacTaggert (Rose Byrne)
  • Psylocke (Olivia Munn)
  • Mystiique (Jennifer Lawrence)
  • Quicksilver (Evan Peters)

X Interlocked

X-Men: Apocalypse synopsis:

Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshiped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel’s X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto (Michael Fassbender), to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) with the help of Professor X (James McAvoy) must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction.

Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy and Nicholas Hoult all return for X-Men: Apocalypse. Joining them will be Olivia Munn, Ben Hardy, Oscar Isaac, Alexandra Shipp, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Lana Condor.

X-Men: Apocalypse is scheduled to be released on May 27th, 2016.

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New X-Men: Apocalypse Trailer Is and It’s The Best One Yet!

by Jason Bennett
written by Jason Bennett

“No more false Gods!” 20th Century Fox has just released a new 2+ minute trailer for X-Men: Apocalypse. We are witness to the awesome power and presence of Apocalypse (Oscar Isaac) and see the uniting of his Four Horsemen. We also get out best look to date on Psylocke (Olivia Munn) and Angel (Ben Hardy).

Chaos and destruction abound. Only the strong will survive.

X-Men: Apocalypse synopsis:

Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshiped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel’s X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto (Michael Fassbender), to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) with the help of Professor X (James McAvoy) must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction.

X-Men: Apocalypse stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne, Olivia Munn, Evan Peters, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp, Lucas Till, Josh Helman, Lana Condor and Ben Hardy.

Coming to theaters May 27, 2016.

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It’s War in the Newest X-Men: Apocalypse SuperBowl Trailer!

by Manny Popoca
written by Manny Popoca
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The world of the X-Men is coming to an end if they cannot stop the mutant known as Apocalypse from destroying their world. Check out the new younger X-Men Jean Grey, Cyclops and Psylocke (Oliva Munn), as she shows off her BADASS skills in this newest SuperBowl special teaser trailer!

X-Men: Apocalypse | Super Bowl TV Commercial | 20th Century FOX In Theaters – May 27, 2016

Following the critically acclaimed global smash hit X-Men: Days of Future Past, director Bryan Singer returns with X-MEN: APOCALYPSE. Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshipped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel’s X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto (Michael Fassbender), to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) with the help of Professor X (James McAvoy) must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction.

Professor Charles Xavier

Cast: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne, Tye Sheridan, Sophie Turner, Olivia Munn, Lucas Till, Evan Peters, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alexandra Shipp, Josh Helman, Lana Condor, Ben Hardy

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Empire Shows Group Photo of Cast to Twentieth Century Fox’s X-Men film Universe

by Manny Popoca
written by Manny Popoca

Empire Magazine has released an extensive preview of Bryan Singer’s Twentieth Century Fox’s X-Men film universe, which is set to grow significantly in 2016.  X-Men: Apocalypse. Shot by Sarah Dunn at San Diego Comic-Con last July, with a danger room type background illustration by John Royle, it features fourteen members of Fox’s mutantverse, from days future, present and past.

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The 14 cast members are, left to right: T.J. Miller (Weasel in Deadpool); James McAvoy (Prof. Charles Xavier in X-Men: Apocalypse); Michael Fassbender (Magneto in Apocalypse); Channing Tatum (Gambit in Gambit); Ed Skrein (Ajax in Deadpool); Gina Carano (Angel Dust in Deadpool); Jennifer Lawrence (Mystique in Apocalypse); Hugh Jackman (Wolverine in Untitled Wolverine Sequel); Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool in Deadpool); Brianna Hildebrand (Negasonic Teenage Warhead in Deadpool); Oscar Isaac (Apocalypse in Apocalypse); Evan Peters (Quicksilver in Apocalypse); Nicholas Hoult (Beast in Apocalypse); Olivia Munn (Psylocke in Apocalypse).

Check out the latest issue of Empire to get an extensive look at all things X-Men coming in 2016!

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