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‘Ghost Army’: Ben Affleck to Direct and Star in World War II Film!!!

It appears that Ben Affleck has finally found his next directorial project. Nearly three years after the disappointing crime drama Live by Night, and in the wake of exiting the director’s chair (and eventually starring role) of The Batman, THR reports that Affleck has signed on to direct and star in Ghost Army for Universal Pictures. The film is based on a true story and … Continue reading ‘Ghost Army’: Ben Affleck to Direct and Star in World War II Film!!!

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Drama, History, Movie Review

Live by Night (2017) Review!!!

Synopsis – A group of Boston-bred gangsters set up shop in balmy Florida during the Prohibition era, facing off against the competition and the Ku Klux Klan. My Take – Despite being in the industry for more than two decades, Director-Writer-Producer-Actor Ben Affleck unfortunately still remains one of the most underrated and harshly criticized people of the film industry, whether that is his acting, writing … Continue reading Live by Night (2017) Review!!!

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Box Office

‘Hidden Figures’ and ‘The Bye Bye Man’ Top as Other New Releases Flop While ‘Rogue One’ Passes $500 Million at the BO!!!

It wasn’t necessarily an exciting Martin Luther King weekend, though it is rather astonishing to see how poorly all but one of the weekend’s new and expanding wide releases performed. The weekend’s successes find Hidden Figures leading the way for a second weekend, followed by Golden Globe juggernaut La La Land while it was STX‘s The Bye Bye Man that over performed against tracking and … Continue reading ‘Hidden Figures’ and ‘The Bye Bye Man’ Top as Other New Releases Flop While ‘Rogue One’ Passes $500 Million at the BO!!!

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Box Office

‘Rogue One’ and ‘Hidden Figures’ Kicks Off 2017 with Tight Race for #1 At the BO!!

Domestic weekend estimates are in, for the time being Rogue One: A Star Wars Story holds the top spot over Fox‘s expanded release of Hidden Figures by less than $200,000. The weekend’s lone new wide release, Screen Gems‘s Underworld: Blood Wars, scored a fourth place finish while Focus‘s expansion of A Monster Calls failed to generate much interest despite strong reviews and audience response, ultimately … Continue reading ‘Rogue One’ and ‘Hidden Figures’ Kicks Off 2017 with Tight Race for #1 At the BO!!

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Features, Superhero

Ben Affleck Seems Doubtful About Directing ‘The Batman’!!

Though he told Variety just two weeks ago that “everything is coming together” for the production of “The Batman,” a standalone film that he would direct and star in, in his latest interview didn’t sound so optimistic. When he spoke to Variety at a New York screening of his new film “Live By Night,” he said, “We’re still finishing up a script. I’m very excited.” But … Continue reading Ben Affleck Seems Doubtful About Directing ‘The Batman’!!

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‘Rogue One’ Crosses $400 Million, ‘Sing’ Scores Over New Year’s Box Office!!!

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and “Sing” loomed large at the multiplexes over the New Year’s holiday, racking up the biggest grosses and ringing out 2016 on a high note. The Star Wars spinoff topped the box office for the third consecutive weekend, earning just under $50 million for the three-day period and a projected $64 million for the four-day holiday. The movie business … Continue reading ‘Rogue One’ Crosses $400 Million, ‘Sing’ Scores Over New Year’s Box Office!!!

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‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ Debuts With Over $290 Million Worldwide, ‘While Collateral Beauty’ Struggles at the BO!!!

Disney and Lucasfilm‘s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story top-lined the fourth largest December three-day weekend ever, delivering the third largest opening of 2016, the twelfth largest opening of all-time and became only the second December opener to debut over $100 million behind last year’s monster opening for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Fellow new wide release, New Line‘s Collateral Beauty, didn’t fare quite so … Continue reading ‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ Debuts With Over $290 Million Worldwide, ‘While Collateral Beauty’ Struggles at the BO!!!

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Features, TV

Robert Downey Jr. to Make Directing Debut on TV Series ‘Singularity’!!

When A-list actors make the move to directing, they usually do it with a high-profile project. It’s a high-risk, high-reward gamble where if they pull off their directing feat, they’ll open up a whole new avenue in their career, but if they fail, they’ll likely be stuck as an actor (not that being a rich and famous actor is a tragic fate or anything). However, … Continue reading Robert Downey Jr. to Make Directing Debut on TV Series ‘Singularity’!!

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Drama, History, Thriller, Trailers

Final ‘Live by Night’ Trailer Offers One Last Gorgeous Glimpse at Ben Affleck’s Gangster Drama!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A story set in the Prohibition Era and centered around a group of individuals and their dealings in the world of organized crime. Directed – Ben Affleck Starring – Ben Affleck, Scott Eastwood, Elle Fanning Check out the trailer: Continue reading Final ‘Live by Night’ Trailer Offers One Last Gorgeous Glimpse at Ben Affleck’s Gangster Drama!! Check It Out!!

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First ‘Live by Night’ Trailer Reveals Ben Affleck’s Long-Awaited ‘Argo’ Follow-Up!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A story set in the Prohibition Era and centered around a group of individuals and their dealings in the world of organized crime. Directed – Ben Affleck Starring – Ben Affleck, Scott Eastwood, Elle Fanning Check out the trailer: Continue reading First ‘Live by Night’ Trailer Reveals Ben Affleck’s Long-Awaited ‘Argo’ Follow-Up!! Check It Out!!

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Ben Affleck to Direct ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ for Fox!!

Ben Affleck is lining up a new directorial project, and no, it’s not a superhero movie. While the multitalented performer/writer/filmmaker is currently busy playing the Caped Crusader in Warner Bros.’ currently-filming Justice League, he’s closing in on a deal to direct and star in an adaptation of the Agatha Christie short story Witness for the Prosecution for 20th Century Fox, which he’ll also produce alongside Matt Damon, Jennifer Todd, and the Agatha Christie … Continue reading Ben Affleck to Direct ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ for Fox!!

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Ben Affleck’s ‘Live By Night’ Gets a New, But Possibly Still Awards-Friendly Release Date!!

It’s been four years since Ben Affleck‘s Best Picture-winning Argo landed in theaters, and if you’ve been eagerly awaiting his directorial follow-up, good news, the wait just got a lot shorter. The prohibition era crime thriller Live by Night was originally slated for a prime, awards-friendly October 20, 2017 release date, but Warner Bros. has bumped the film up nine months to January 13th, 2017. It’s … Continue reading Ben Affleck’s ‘Live By Night’ Gets a New, But Possibly Still Awards-Friendly Release Date!!

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Everything Is Not Awesome: ‘The LEGO Movie Sequel’ Gets a Major Release Date Delay!!

Ouch. As if the wait wasn’t already painful enough, Warner Bros. has given The LEGO Movie 2 another significant delay, pushing the animated sequel back from May 18, 2018 to February 8, 2019. Here on the internet, I believe we call that savage. To put the wait into perspective, go get pregnant on the previously slated release date and then you can watch the movie … Continue reading Everything Is Not Awesome: ‘The LEGO Movie Sequel’ Gets a Major Release Date Delay!!

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