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Review: IRON MAN 3
Arguably the most polarizing installment in the MCU up to this point, Iron Man 3 is Shane Black’s vision of a superhero movie. And the central reason it is so polarizing is because of that Mandarin twist that occurs during the halfway point of the movie. While some found that twist to be a genius subversion of expectations, others, especially comic readers looking forward to the Mandarin getting accurately portrayed on the big screen, hated that the Ben Kingsley villain wound up simply being a punchline. Guy Pearce’s Aldrich Killian is the real central villain of the picture. Where do I stand on this movie? Let’s find out. Cue the music. Iron…
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AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR Outpacing Marvel’s Last 7 Movies COMBINED in Advance Ticket Sales
Avengers: Infinity War has already been expected to be a massive hit. Ticket presales have been through the roof, trailer views have been incredible, and the film is already tracking for a $200 million+ opening. Now, the movie is setting a new record on advance ticket sales. Fandango has announced (via BoxOffice Pro) that Infinity War is easily on track to become its highest preseller in the superhero genre, more than doubling Black Panther. It’s also the biggest April preseller. But most importantly, it is outpacing the advance ticket sales for Marvel’s last seven movies *combined*. When you consider how big Captain America: Civil War and Black Panther were in…
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Dwayne Johnson Says BLACK ADAM Movie Could Start Production Next Year
It’s been a while since we heard anything about DC’s Black Adam movie. Originally attached to play the character in Shazam! for nearly a decade, Dwayne Johnson will now headline his own film. Screenwriter Adam Sztykiel was hired to tackle the script last year, while a director hasn’t been brought on yet. However, we now have a hopeful update. Speaking with Yahoo!, Dwayne Johnson says that we could see Black Adam sooner than later. “The script came in, it’s great, we’re working on it. If things come together in the way we anticipate them coming together, that feels like a 2019 movie.” So, if the film starts production next year,…
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Review: THE AVENGERS (2012)
The Avengers (2012) Written by: Joss Whedon Story by: Joss Whedon and Zak Penn Directed by: Joss Whedon So if you’ve been reading my reviews, and since I’ve seen the site stats I know you haven’t, you’d know I tend to open these movie reviews with a question. Usually a question about the nature of sequels and make no mistake, Avengers is a sequel. But this time I’m skipping the question. I’m not a fan of Joss Whedon. I think he’s a one trick pony; if you want a story where evil old men menace an overly-sexualized underage girl and everyone sounds like what a middle-aged man thinks…
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FEATURE: WHERE IS THE SOUL STONE?!?! And is Tony Stark Connected?
[Possible spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War. We haven’t seen the movie, this is just speculation based on marketing observations and leaked bits and pieces. If you want the blindest viewing experience, come back and read this after you see the movie and let us know what we got wrong!] The Soul Stone. The most elusive of all Infinity Stones. From the moment The Collector explained this concentrated ingot in Guardians of the Galaxy, fans have been obsessed with figuring out where it was. And as Avengers: Infinity War rapidly approaches, we still don’t have a clue. Well, I say we don’t. A new trailer released on April 7th gave us our…
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Myst 25th Anniversary Collection Kickstarter is Live!
All the way back in 1993, a little game named Myst entered the market. Myst was responsible for fueling the adoption of the CD-ROM drive, and went on to become the best selling game title of the 20th Century. It spawned novels, comics, spin-offs, and a gestating TV show from Legendary Entertainment. Now, more than 25 years later, the creators of Myst are ready to bring the series back with a BANG. Yesterday in stealth fashion, Cyan launched a Kickstarter for the Myst 25th Anniversary Collection. The collection includes the original 7 games, together for the first time, updated to play on modern Windows 10 machines. The games are available…
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Valiant Entertainment Snags Joe Illidge for Executive Editor
Valiant Entertainment has been a whirlwind of business news lately. Hot on the heels of a their acquisition by DMG Entertainment and the exit of CEO Dinesh Shamdasani, Valiant has been looking to bolster their team for the long haul. With several movies in active development, a new editor in Karl Bollers, and Vin Diesel training to portray Bloodshot, Valiant wants to be the next big thing in entertainment. And they might just have a shot at it. Yesterday, Valiant announced that they had hired Joe Illidge as their new Executive Editor, effective April 5th. Valant’s Editor-in-Chief Warren Simons is quoted, saying “I personally hand-picked Joe to join us here…
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Review: SUICIDE SQUAD: HELL TO PAY (2018)
It’s batter up at Belle Reve and that can only mean that Amanda Waller, the penitentiary’s cold and calculating warden, has a mission that only the damned will take on. It’s time to unleash Task Force X again, stacked with seasoned vets such as Deadshot, Captain Boomerang and Harley Quinn, these crafty criminals are joined by newcomers Copperhead, Killer Frost and the martial art master, Bronze Tiger! With the target objective being a mystical object so powerful that they’re willing to risk their own lives to steal it, you can be sure it will be collision of chaos, gunfire and attitudes. So, take aim for a raging road trip with…
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Review: CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER
A superhero film set in during World War II, a hero with a big heart, and the drive to help anyone that he can. In a nutshell that’s what I love about Captain America: The First Avenger. I would stop there, but I can’t end this review in just 37 words. The First Avenger tells us the story of Steve Rodgers (Chris Evans), a man who wants to “help the little guy”. He tries to enlist in the Army and fight in the war, but he’s too frail, sickly, and weak to do anything. Luckily, he gets a chance; a chance at being the world’s first Super Soldier. He becomes…
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BLACK PANTHER Coming to Blu-Ray and Digital This Summer
Black Panther is without a doubt one of the biggest movies – not just in the superhero genre, but throughout cinema history. The film is now the third highest grossing movie of all time domestically, while its critical praise is beyond that of other superhero titles. Now, the movie is on its way to home video. Marvel has confirmed that Black Panther will hit digital platforms on Tuesday, May 8th, before hitting Blu-Ray/DVD on May 15th. Special features are currently not out, but there will be multiple Blu-Ray variants, including a Target-exclusive filmmaker edition. You can click HERE to pre-order your copy, and you can check out the announcement trailer below.…
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