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  • Weekend Box Office- August 2-5, 2013

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    Photo courtesy reelz.com

    One can never say that Denzel Washington does not have staying power. His new movie, 2 Guns, with Mark Wahlberg took it to The Smurfs 2 bringing in $27.3 million. It is a good start for a film that had a modest budget of just over $60 million. Even though The Smurfs return was not that big stateside, it certainly was around the world. The little blue creatures have already grossed $80 million since their worldwide release last Wednesday.

    The Wolverine finished in second with $21.7 million which is a decent drop off. There will almost certainly be a sequel to Logan’s story. In two weeks The Wolverine has taken in almost $250 million worldwide against its $120 million budget.

    The Conjuring scared its was past the $100 million mark which shows that good reviews and word of mouth are going a long way.

    1. 2 Guns- $27.3 million/ $27.3 million

    2. The Wolverine- $21.7/ $95.0

    3. The Smurfs 2- $18.2/ $27.7

    4. The Conjuring- $13.6/ $108.5

    5. Despicable Me 2- $10.3/ $326.6

    6. Grown Ups 2- $8.1/ $116.4

    7. Turbo- $6.4/ $69.4

    8. Red 2- $5.6/ $45.1

    9. The Heat- $4.7/ $145.5

    10. Pacific Rim- $4.5/ $92.9

  • Peter Capaldi Is The 12th Doctor

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    The wait is finally over and the 12th Doctor will be Peter Capaldi.

    The 55-year old actor will be taking over for Matt Smith whose last appearance will be in the Doctor Who Christmas Special. Capaldi certainly is a departure from the previous few Doctors, but a welcome one. A little less rock star and a little more gravitas. Capaldi was most recently seen in this summer’s World War Z and starred in the BBC comedy series The Thick of It.

    What do you think Who fans? Are you excited about the 12th Doctor?

    In case you missed the announcement check out the video below:

    http://youtu.be/yqbklg4UwEs

  • The 12th Doctor To Be Announced Sunday On BBC

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    Photo courtesy fanpop.com

    The wait is almost over Doctor Who fans. This Sunday BBC will air a live special announcing who will be taking the place of exiting 11th Doctor, Matt Smith. Smith will be joined by series showrunner Steven Moffat for the announcement of the man or woman who will take over the role.

    Quick question:

    If David Tennant is announced to be returning to the role will people be?

    A. Excited.

    B. Disappointed that it is not a new actor.

    C. Wonder why there has not been a female Doctor yet?

    Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor will air Sunday, August 4th at 7PM GMT in the U.K. and BBC America will show the announcement live at 2PM EST.

    Here are my quick fire guesses…GO!

     

     

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  • Rumor Control: WB Looking To Cast “Older” Batman For Batman/Superman

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    Photo courtesy screencrush.com

    Alright here is a new rumor that you should know about when placing your bets on who will get the coveted role of The Caped Crusader in 2015’s Batman/Superman movie. Batman On Film is reporting from multiple sources that Warner Bros. is actively looking for an older “more grizzled” Batman for the Zack Snyder-directed feature set for release in 2015. The age range has been narrowed to actors who are almost or already in their 40’s.

    To me this is a bit of good news because it is guaranteed that we will not get any form of Batman origin story again for this movie. It looks like we will be getting a Batman that is already on the job and good at what he does. This makes the dynamic between the two characters much better than two rookie heroes figuring things out as they go. At least one of them will be a veteran who can lead by example.

    Let us know who you think would make a great Batman (no matter the age) and we will include it in our fantasy casting article that is coming soon.

    And yes, I know Jon Hamm is going to be the overwhelming favorite. I am in the minority on this. I used to be all for it, but over the past year or so I have found other actors I would rather see in the role.

    Who you got?

  • World War Z Blu-Ray Dated And Detailed

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    Photo courtesy ew.com

    Paramount has announced that [amazon_link id=”B005LAIIN0″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]World War Z[/amazon_link] will be released on Blu-Ray on September 17th.

    The movie based on the Max Brooks book was a surprise hit after having multiple production problems and delays. It has grossed over $470 million dollars worldwide and a sequel has been put into motion. We gave the movie a good 7.5 review back in June.

    Here is the list of special features that will accompany the Blu-Ray:

    -“Origins” — The filmmakers discuss collaborating with renowned actor/producer Brad Pitt to create a zombie film the likes of which have never been seen.

    -“Looking to Science” — Explore the scientific realities of zombie behavior in nature and learn more about zombies in literature and film.

    -“Outbreak” — Go on set with Brad Pitt and director Marc Forster for a behind-the-scenes look at the film’s breathtaking first attack in Philadelphia.

    -“The Journey Begins” — Delve deeper into Gerry’s fight for survival during the dramatic escape in South Korea.

    “Behind the Wall” — Explore the epic scene in Jerusalem and discover the incredible logistics of creating the elaborate stunts and crowd sequences.

    -“Camouflage” — Experience the final confrontation between Gerry and the zombies and discover the phenomenal scope of the film’s production.

  • Brand New Red Band Trailer For We’re The Millers

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    Photo courtesy hypable.com

    We are under a week away the release of We’re the Millers. I have been looking forward to this more than any comedy release this year and this new red band trailer simply re-affirms that thought.

    Jason Sudeikis, sporting a beautiful porn stache, and the dirty-thought inducing Jennifer Aniston introduce the trailer which is a mix of scenes from the previous red band trailer and some new hilarious footage.

    Why am I looking forward to this so much? Two red bands trailers and I have teared up laughing at both. Works for me.

    We’re the Millers releases on August 7th.

  • Pacific Rim Sideshow Collectibles Statues Look Beautiful, Will Require Second Mortgage

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    If you know me then you know I love Pacific Rim. More than I should. It struck the right chord in the theater and made me feel like I was 10 again watching a big, bombastic action movie. Now Sideshow Collectibles are trying to test my love with these new statues based on the movie.

    How is that possible you might ask?

    Well, while the statues of Gipsey Danger and the knife-head Kaiju are a wonder to behold, they also will cost a sweat-inducing $400 a piece. I am gonna need some more incentive for a purchase like that. If I pay 800 bucks for two statues I better get a romantic dinner with Charlie Hunnam while Charlie Day sings The Nightman Cometh by candle light.

    Check out Sideshow Collectible’s site for a full gallery on both statues.

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  • The Elder Scrolls Anthology Brings Entire History To PC

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    Bethesda is giving PC owners the chance to own every…single…Elder Scrolls game in one handy package.

    Here is the rundown:

    -The Elder Scrolls Arena

    -The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

    -The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

    -The Elder Scrolls III DLC: Tribunal

    -The Elder Scrolls III DLC:Bloodmoon

    -The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

    -The Elder Scrolls IV: Knights of the Nine

    -The Elder Scrolls IV DLC: Shivering Isles

    -The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

    -The Elder Scrolls V DLC: Dawnguard

    -The Elder Scrolls V DLC: Hearthfire

    -The Elder Scrolls V DLC: Dragonborn

    That’s a lot of Elder Scrolls. Are you excited about having all of these games in one collection?

    The Elder Scrolls Anthology will release on September 10th and retail for $79.99.

  • Tomb Raider Sequel Officially In Development

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    It is now official, we will see more of Lara Croft.

    Really there was little doubt after this year’s [amazon_link id=”B004FS8LYK” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Tomb Raider[/amazon_link] reboot garnered great reviews and sold extremely well despite the fact Square complained about the sales numbers. It must be hard for them to admit that their western arm is the only thing keeping their company afloat.

    CEO Phil Rogers has sent out an open letter confirming the sequel is already in development for next-gen consoles.

    “I am also excited to reveal that we are well into development on a next-generation Tomb Raider sequel – something you may have heard about recently.”

    The game was loved by everyone here as we did a dual review for the game and both reviews agreed upon an 8.5. Even as I played the game, I remember being excited about what the development team could do with next generation hardware and I am glad we will get a chance to see.

    Darrell Gallagher, head of product development at Square spoke on giving fans even more the second time around:

    “It’s still early days, so I’m afraid I can’t provide any further details for now save my assurance that we’re not resting on our laurels and acclaim from Tomb Raider’s recent successes, but working hard to raise the bar even higher and re-affirm the faith you’ve shown.”

     

     

  • Watch Drunk Ron Weasley Wish Harry Potter A Happy Birthday

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    Photo courtesy buzzfeed.com

    Yesterday was Harry Potter’s 33rd birthday. We were born only a month a part and while he is a fictional character who defeated a dark lord and is world famous and banging Ginny Weasley, I am writing pithy comments about Playstations and X-Men.

    Jimmy Fallon celebrated Harry’s name day by having his good friend Ron Weasley, who oddly looks like Sgt. Nicholas Angel, wish him the very best of birthdays.

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    Thanks to The Mary Sue.