Month: July 2015

Features, Superhero

Ben Affleck to cowrite, direct & star in a solo Batman film!!

As has long been anticipated (in the “well, duh” category), Ben Affleck is now signed to cowrite, direct, and star in a solo Batman movie, following up after next year’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Affleck‘s cowriter on the project will be Geoff Johns, who is DC Comics‘ chief creative officer, and frequent writer on such titles as Justice League, Batman, Aquaman, The Flash, … Continue reading Ben Affleck to cowrite, direct & star in a solo Batman film!!

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Box Office

Minions makes 2nd biggest animated debut ever!! Indian film ‘Baahubali’ cracks into the U.S Top 10!!

For the second frame in a row, an animated title is number one at the box office. But unlike last weekend, when Monday actuals put Inside Out on top in place of Jurassic World, everyone saw today’s win for Minions coming. Since the little, yellow beings first appeared in 2010’s Despicable Me, their commercial appeal has been hard to deny. Now, as expected, the first … Continue reading Minions makes 2nd biggest animated debut ever!! Indian film ‘Baahubali’ cracks into the U.S Top 10!!

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Action, Adventure, Fantasy, History, Indian

Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – A dispute between brothers spans across two generations. My Take – I don’t get to watch much Telugu movies, until a couple of years back I got to check two of the most compelling films ever: 1 – Nenokkadine & Eega (also known as Makkhi meaning Fly). Director Rajamouli is the man behind Eega, story of a man who is reborn as a … Continue reading Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) Review!!

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Action, Adventure, Animated, Thriller

Justice League: Gods and Monsters (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – In an alternate universe, very different versions of DC’s Trinity fight against the government after they are framed for an embassy bombing. My Take – Bruce Timm is one of the man behind the success of Batman! He produced Batman the Animated series & Justice League along with giving us original characters such Harley Quinn & Batman Beyond (Batman of the future). This … Continue reading Justice League: Gods and Monsters (2015) Review!!

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Comedy, Indian, Romance

I Love NY (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – This is a one-night story – it’s New Year eve and two strangers living in two different cities [New York/Chicago] are tossed into each other’s company by the hand of fate in a comedy of errors that’s as funny as it is enchanting. And just as the world is celebrating New Years, the two stranger’s realize their own romances are falling apart… Making … Continue reading I Love NY (2015) Review!!

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Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Scifi, Superhero, Trailers

‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ trailer is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen!!

Synopsis – Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’ most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before. Director – Zack … Continue reading ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ trailer is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen!!

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Features, TV

Teddy Sears cast as the original Flash ‘ Jay Garrick’ in CW’s The Flash Season 2!!!

Barry Allen may not be the only person to carry the moniker of “The Flash” when the hit CW superhero drama returns for its second season. As revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, “The Flash” has added “Masters of Sex” actor Teddy Sears to its Season 2 cast. He will play Jay Garrick, whom DC comic book fans will immediately recognize as the … Continue reading Teddy Sears cast as the original Flash ‘ Jay Garrick’ in CW’s The Flash Season 2!!!

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Drama, Horror, Trailers, TV

Check out the trailer of ‘The Walking Dead’ spinoff ‘Fear the Walking Dead’!!

Synopsis – What did the world look like as it was transforming into the horrifying apocalypse depicted in “The Walking Dead”? This spin-off set in Los Angeles, following new characters as they face the beginning of the end of the world, will answer that question. Creators – Dave Erickson, Robert Kirkman Starring – Rubén Blades, Mercedes Mason, Cliff Curtis Check out the comic con trailer: Continue reading Check out the trailer of ‘The Walking Dead’ spinoff ‘Fear the Walking Dead’!!

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Comedy, Horror, Trailers, TV

Bruce Campbell is back as Ash in ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’!! Check out the TV series trailer!! so awesome!!

Synopsis – Ash has spent the last 30 years avoiding responsibility, maturity and the terrors of the Evil Dead until a Deadite plague threatens to destroy all of mankind and Ash becomes mankind’s only hope. Created – Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell Starring – Mimi Rogers, Jill Marie Jones, Bruce Campbell Check out the trailer: Continue reading Bruce Campbell is back as Ash in ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’!! Check out the TV series trailer!! so awesome!!

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Action, Adventure, Comedy, Trailers

Check out the awesome trailer of ‘Goosebumps’!! Cant believe this movie has finally been made!

Synopsis – A young kid teams up with the niece of young adult horror author R.L. Stine after the writer’s imaginary demons are set free on the town of Greendale, Maryland. Director – Rob Letterman Starring – Jack Black, Halston Sage, Dylan Minnette Check out the trailer: Continue reading Check out the awesome trailer of ‘Goosebumps’!! Cant believe this movie has finally been made!

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Features, TV

Get a look at Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in ‘Sherlock : Christmas Special’

BBC releases image of Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in classic attire “Sherlock” fans went into a frenzy on Wednesday when the BBC released a photo of stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in Victorian clothing. The actors look straight out of the 1800s as they languish around a large leather armchair. Cumberbatch, as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle‘s iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, and Freeman, as … Continue reading Get a look at Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman in ‘Sherlock : Christmas Special’

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Features, Superhero

Marisa Tomei to play Aunt May in next ‘Spider-Man’ movies!!

Now that Marvel and Sony have found their Peter Parker, the focus has turned to the aunt who raised him. Sources tell Variety that Marisa Tomei is the choice to play Aunt May in the next installment of the “Spider-Man” franchise. Sony and Marvel had no comment on the casting. While insiders could not say where things stood in the deal-making process, they said an … Continue reading Marisa Tomei to play Aunt May in next ‘Spider-Man’ movies!!

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Comedy, Drama

Unfinished Business (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – A hard-working small business owner and his two associates travel to Europe to close the most important deal of their lives. But what began as a routine business trip goes off the rails in every way imaginable – and unimaginable. My Take – Just like the title suggests, this script of this film actually seems unfinished! Its hard to understand why director Ken … Continue reading Unfinished Business (2015) Review!!

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Features, Superhero, TV

Elodie Yung cast as Elektra in Marvel-Netflix’s Daredevil Season 2!!

“G. I. Joe: Retaliation” actress will portray iconic comic book character opposite Charlie Cox. Elektra is headed for Hell’s Kitchen, with Marvel and Netflix casting Elodie Yung in the role of the iconic Marvel superhero for Season 2 of “Daredevil.” Charlie Cox stars on the series as Matt Murdoch, the blind lawyer by day, superhero by night who seeks to save New York City’s Hell’s … Continue reading Elodie Yung cast as Elektra in Marvel-Netflix’s Daredevil Season 2!!

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Features

Lego Movie Directors to helm Star Wars spin off – Han Solo film!!

Disney had been promising a series of spinoffs to the powerful “Star Wars” franchise it acquired when it bought LucasFilm. Now the studio is preparing a new feature focusing on the life of young hero Han Solo, to be directed by Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, the partners who gained acclaim by helming “The Lego Movie” and the “21 Jump Street” films, Walt Disney Studios … Continue reading Lego Movie Directors to helm Star Wars spin off – Han Solo film!!

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Features

Hollywood Keeps Remaking Foreign films and I support the Idea – Let me tell you why!

Remakes are considered bad by most people, well my own take is fairly neutral. No! I am not talking about remakes in the sense an older released version being modernized & released again just for the sake of a cash grab. I am talking about the films which cross over the language barrier usually into Hollywood or out of the English speaking industry. I recently … Continue reading Hollywood Keeps Remaking Foreign films and I support the Idea – Let me tell you why!

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Box Office

Dinos & Emotions Terminate Time Travelling Machines at the BO!!

Jurassic World and Inside Out are still grappling for 1st place over the three-day Fourth of July frame, with World just slightly ahead, estimating $30.9M to Inside’s $30.1M. If World prevails it will be the dino-flick’s fourth three-day weekend at #1. What Universal does appear to be conceding, however, with a “you can have it” air, is that the Disney/Pixar film is likely the winner … Continue reading Dinos & Emotions Terminate Time Travelling Machines at the BO!!

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Action, Comedy, Drama, Indian

Guddu Rangeela (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – Based in the dusty plains of North India, Guddu Rangeela is a story about two cousins trying to make ends meet in the crime infested surroundings. Orchestra singers by day and informants by night, acquiring measly pay offs from the information provided to local gangsters about the richest families in town, has fetched them an easy and safe way to subsist without getting … Continue reading Guddu Rangeela (2015) Review!!

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Action, Horror, Thriller

Into The Grizzly Maze aka Grizzly (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – Two estranged brothers reunite at their childhood home in the Alaskan wild. They set out on a two-day hike and are stalked by an unrelenting grizzly bear. My Take – Who doesn’t love animal attack movies? Well of course people who cant indulge in gore (I am usually one of them, but exceptions can be made) cant handle limbs being torn off from … Continue reading Into The Grizzly Maze aka Grizzly (2015) Review!!

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Features, Superhero

Check out the newly released stills of the upcoming ‘Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice’!

Yesterday Entertainment Weekly unveiled our best look yet into the world Zack Snyder is building with “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” The crop of photos covers everything Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor to Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman’s alter ego Diana Prince to a suave Batman: Continue reading Check out the newly released stills of the upcoming ‘Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice’!

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Features

Check out the 1st look of ‘Deadpool’ & his guns!!

Lots of superheroes explicitly don’t use guns, but not Deadpool. Deadpool uses guns. And with the first official photo from the movie, Ryan Reynolds and the people behind the hard-R Deadpool movie wanted to remind everyone of exactly that. What is he doing with the guns? By the looks of it, shooting one man and one old car. He’s not called Alivepool for a reason. … Continue reading Check out the 1st look of ‘Deadpool’ & his guns!!

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Action, Thriller, Trailers

Gerald Butler is back in the sequel to ‘Olympus has Fallen’ – ‘London Has Fallen’!! Check out the trailer!!

Synopsis – In London for the Prime Minister’s funeral, Mike Banning discovers a plot to assassinate all the attending world leaders. Director – Babak Najafi Starring – Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Charlotte Riley Check out the trailer: Continue reading Gerald Butler is back in the sequel to ‘Olympus has Fallen’ – ‘London Has Fallen’!! Check out the trailer!!

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Comedy, Drama, Romance, Trailers

‘Paper Town’ star Nat Wolff and Author John Green rock Rio de Janeiro!! Check out some stills from the event!!

Nat Wolff and John Green (who has a massive following in Brazil) landed in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday 1st July where they were met by enthusiastic fans.  The day started off at the Copacabana Beach Hotel with a photo call and press conference. Then John Green received superstar treatment yesterday evening at the premiere/fan screening of PAPER TOWNS in Rio de Janeiro. The event … Continue reading ‘Paper Town’ star Nat Wolff and Author John Green rock Rio de Janeiro!! Check out some stills from the event!!

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Drama, Sports, Trailers

Sylvester Stallone is back as ‘Rocky’ in the Michael B Jordan spin off ‘Creed’!! Check out the trailer!!

Synopsis – The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Creed, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed. Director – Ryan Coogler Starring – Sylvester Stallone, Michael B. Jordan, Graham McTavish Check out the trailer: Continue reading Sylvester Stallone is back as ‘Rocky’ in the Michael B Jordan spin off ‘Creed’!! Check out the trailer!!

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Thriller, Trailers

Julia Robers & Nicole Kidman star in the mystery thriller ‘Secret in Their Eyes’!! Check out the trailer!!

Synopsis – A tight-knit team of FBI investigators, along with their District Attorney supervisor, is suddenly torn apart when they discover that one of their own teenage daughters has been brutally murdered. Director – Billy Ray Starring – Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, Dean Norris, Chiwetel Ejiofor Check out the trailer: Continue reading Julia Robers & Nicole Kidman star in the mystery thriller ‘Secret in Their Eyes’!! Check out the trailer!!

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