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Amazon Officially Buying MGM for $8.45 Billion!!

Just as AT&T is offloading WarnerMedia, a new conglomerate is taking shape. Rumors have swirled for a while now that Amazon was looking to buy MGM, and this morning those rumors were made official with the announcement that Amazon will indeed acquire MGM for $8.45 billion. That means Amazon will now be in control of the James Bond franchise, which could have major repercussions for … Continue reading Amazon Officially Buying MGM for $8.45 Billion!!

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Keira Knightley to Star in Spy Drama From ‘Manchester by the Sea’ Producer!!!

Keira Knightley is set to star as a spy in a new drama from K Period Media, the production company behind “Manchester by the Sea,” Variety has learned.The film will be based on an original script written by Camilla Blackett (“Newsroom,” “New Girl”). A director isn’t attached yet.Knightley will produce the still-untitled independent movie along with Bristol Automotive’s Nora Grossman and Ido Ostrowsky (“The Imitation Game”); … Continue reading Keira Knightley to Star in Spy Drama From ‘Manchester by the Sea’ Producer!!!

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Matt Damon to Star as Con-Man Doctor in ‘Charlatan’!!

After headlining two movies that debuted on the fall festival circuit — “Suburbicon” and “Downsizing” — Matt Damon has found a new project. He’s set to star as John R. Brinkley, a real-life 20th century doctor who conned his patients into thinking that he had discovered the cure to impotence, in the drama “Charlatan,” Variety has learned. The movie marks another collaboration for Damon as … Continue reading Matt Damon to Star as Con-Man Doctor in ‘Charlatan’!!

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Apple, Amazon Now in the Mix for James Bond Rights!!

It’s been well over two years now since MGM and Eon’s distribution deal with Sony Pictures for the James Bond movies came to an end, and while the search for a director is heating up, the sweepstakes to see which studio will land Bond continues to take even more twists and turns. Sony, Universal, and Fox had been pursuing the property, with Warner Bros. and … Continue reading Apple, Amazon Now in the Mix for James Bond Rights!!

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Casey Affleck Teaming with Joe Wright and Blumhouse for ‘Stoner’!!

Casey Affleck has settled on his first new project after winning the Best Actor Oscar for his stunning turn in last year Manchester by the Sea, and it’s a surprising choice. Per Variety, Affleck has opted to take the lead role in Blumhouse Productions’ adaptation of the John Williams novel Stoner, which has Oscar-nominated Atonement and Hanna director Joe Wright attached to take the helm. … Continue reading Casey Affleck Teaming with Joe Wright and Blumhouse for ‘Stoner’!!

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Michelle Williams to Co-Star With Amy Schumer in ‘I Feel Pretty’!!

After a string of strong dramatic turns, Michelle Williams is teaming with one of the biggest comedians in Hollywood to show off her lighter side. The Oscar-nominated actress is set to co-star with Amy Schumer in the upcoming Voltage Pictures, STX, and Wonderland Sound and Vision film “I Feel Pretty.” The movie is written and will be directed by Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein, which … Continue reading Michelle Williams to Co-Star With Amy Schumer in ‘I Feel Pretty’!!

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Moonlight, Casey Affleck and Emma Stone Win Top Honors At Oscars 2017!! Check out the Complete List!!!

And that’s a wrap, right with a proper twist at the end. It’s safe to say that 2017 has delivered one of the all-time Oscar ceremonies, if only out of sheer bizarre entertainment value. Self-indulged? You bet. Absurd? Oh, yes. So long that you began contemplating the very essence of time? You know it. But this one had memorable moments and was low on severely … Continue reading Moonlight, Casey Affleck and Emma Stone Win Top Honors At Oscars 2017!! Check out the Complete List!!!

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‘La La Land’ Dominates Oscar Nominations with Record-Tying 14 Nods!! Check Out The Full List!!!

At long last, the time has come: the 2017 Oscar nominations are finally here. After months of guessing and prognosticating, the members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences have finally weighed in with their picks for the very best of cinema in 2016, and the results are intriguing. La La Land, unsurprisingly, leads the pack with a whopping 14 nominations. It now … Continue reading ‘La La Land’ Dominates Oscar Nominations with Record-Tying 14 Nods!! Check Out The Full List!!!

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‘La La Land’, ‘Arrival’, and ‘Nocturnal Animals’ Lead BAFTA Nominations!!!

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts have announced the nominees for the 2017 EE British Academy Film Awards—i.e. the BAFTAs, which are sometimes called the “British Oscars.” Unsurprisingly, La La Land continues to dominate the awards conversation with a leading 11 nominations, followed by nine nominations each for Arrival and, somewhat surprisingly, Nocturnal Animals. Filmmaker Tom Ford’s literary adaptation didn’t strike a huge … Continue reading ‘La La Land’, ‘Arrival’, and ‘Nocturnal Animals’ Lead BAFTA Nominations!!!

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Top 10 Best Hollywood Films of 2016 – A MovizArk Take!!!

While, I haven’t seen (yet) some critically well received films like Moonlight, Silence, Fences, 20th Century Women & Elle, (which I am sure would have affected my list), I have tried my best to bring down some of the best & worst to come out in 2016. What a year it has been for both dramas & horror! A film with literally no sound in more … Continue reading Top 10 Best Hollywood Films of 2016 – A MovizArk Take!!!

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Top 5 Hollywood Actors of 2016 – A MovizArk Take!!!

While, I haven’t seen (yet) some critically well received films like Moonlight, Silence, Fences, 20th Century Women & Elle, (which I am sure would have affected my list), I have tried my best to bring down some of the best & worst to come out in 2016. Performances wise, I really do think the year belongs to Ben Affleck‘s younger sibling Casey Affleck! The very underrated … Continue reading Top 5 Hollywood Actors of 2016 – A MovizArk Take!!!

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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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Manchester by the Sea (2016) Review!!!

Synopsis – An uncle is forced to take care of his teenage nephew after the boy’s father dies. My Take – When a loved one dies, we experience a sorrow that is impossible to define and it can take on many different looks through various stages. Being a little emotional by nature, I find it difficult sometimes to sit down for a film that I … Continue reading Manchester by the Sea (2016) Review!!!

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‘La La Land’ and ‘People v. O.J. Simpson’ Win Big at Critics Choice Awards!!! Check Out The Full List!!

While the Hollywood Foreign Press Association weighed in with their picks for the best entertainment of the year via this morning’s Golden Globe nominations, last night it was the critics’ turn to shine. The Broadcast Film Critics Association and Broadcast Television Journalists Association announced the winners of the Critics Choice Awards last night during a televised ceremony, and Oscar frontrunner La La Land came away … Continue reading ‘La La Land’ and ‘People v. O.J. Simpson’ Win Big at Critics Choice Awards!!! Check Out The Full List!!

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Golden Globe Nominations: ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Makes Strong Showing as ‘Silence’ Is Shut Out!! Check Out The Full List!!

Awards season took another leap forward today as the 2017 Golden Globe nominations were announced. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association spread the love around, but the season’s three biggest contenders—La La Land, Moonlight, and Manchester by the Sea—all had big showings in the major categories, so not any surprises on that front. If anything got a boost from the Globes—and really they don’t have too … Continue reading Golden Globe Nominations: ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Makes Strong Showing as ‘Silence’ Is Shut Out!! Check Out The Full List!!

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‘Moana’ Repeats Top Spot as ‘Office Christmas Party’ and ‘La La Land’ Open Well at the BO!!!

Disney‘s Moana was able to fend off Paramount‘s Office Christmas Party to secure a third weekend at #1 as all films prepare to make way next weekend for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and a tidal wave of anticipated holiday releases over the coming weeks. This weekend also saw a couple of major awards season contenders in Manchester by the Sea and La La … Continue reading ‘Moana’ Repeats Top Spot as ‘Office Christmas Party’ and ‘La La Land’ Open Well at the BO!!!

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L.A. Film Critics Awards Name ‘Moonlight’ the Best Film of 2016!!

And the critics awards keep on comin’. Last week saw the announcement of the Critics Choice Awards nominations, which come from the Broadcast Film Critics Association, and the New York Film Critics Circle announced their annual winners with La La Land taking top honors. This weekend it was the Los Angeles Film Critics Association’s turn, and the group landed on Moonlight as the Best Film … Continue reading L.A. Film Critics Awards Name ‘Moonlight’ the Best Film of 2016!!

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‘Moana’ Repeats No 1 Spot as New Release ‘Incarnate’ Flops at the BO!!

In a repeat of last weekend, Disney‘s Moana finished atop the weekend box office for a second week in a row followed by the third weekend of WB‘s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Overall the weekend played pretty much as expected with a few over-performers here and there along with the weekend’s widest new release Incarnate falling short of its meager expectations. Moana … Continue reading ‘Moana’ Repeats No 1 Spot as New Release ‘Incarnate’ Flops at the BO!!

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NYFCC Names ‘La La Land’ Best Film; Awards ‘Moonlight’ with Best Director!! Check Out The Winners!!

Earlier today, the Critics Choice Awards announced their nominations with La La Land leading the pack with 12 nominations. Now Damien Chazelle’s musical has gotten another boost by being named “Best Film” from the New York Film Critics Circle. NYFCC is one of the most influential critics groups, and I’d be shocked if La La Land didn’t also pick up Best Film from the Los … Continue reading NYFCC Names ‘La La Land’ Best Film; Awards ‘Moonlight’ with Best Director!! Check Out The Winners!!

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‘Moonlight’ Wins Big at Gotham Awards; Casey Affleck Takes Best Actor!! Check Out The List!!

The 2016 Gotham Independent Film Awards were held last night in New York City, and it was a good night to be involved with Moonlight. The stunning coming-of-age drama reigned supreme, taking home the honors for Best Feature, Best Screenplay, Best Ensemble, and the Audience Award. It’s surely another shot of momentum for the film on the awards circuit, as writer/director Barry Jenkins’ moving drama about a … Continue reading ‘Moonlight’ Wins Big at Gotham Awards; Casey Affleck Takes Best Actor!! Check Out The List!!

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‘Moana’ Scores $81.1M Holiday Opening; ‘Allied’ And ‘Bad Santa 2’ Struggle While Beatty’s ‘Rules’ Flops At The BO!!

Disney‘s Moana topped the extended holiday box office with the second largest five-day Thanksgiving opening of all-time and the third largest three-day Thanksgiving opening of all-time, leading a top twelve that grossed a combined $173 million. Moana was, however, the only real success story among new wide releases as Allied and Bad Santa 2 fell short of expectations and Rules Don’t Apply delivered the worst wide opening of 2016. Other bright spots are to be found, though, … Continue reading ‘Moana’ Scores $81.1M Holiday Opening; ‘Allied’ And ‘Bad Santa 2’ Struggle While Beatty’s ‘Rules’ Flops At The BO!!

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‘Fantastic Beasts’ Tops Weekend With $75M While Fellow New Releases Struggle At The BO!!

The weekend didn’t quite turn out as Mojo had forecast as the top twelve grossed a combined $149.4 million compared to Mojo‘s forecast, which foresaw the top twelve grossing over $180 million. Part of the blame lay on an over-estimation of the weekend’s top new release, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which did deliver a solid #1 opening, but couldn’t match Mojo‘s lofty expectations. To that … Continue reading ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Tops Weekend With $75M While Fellow New Releases Struggle At The BO!!

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