WEEKEND BOX OFFICE TOP TEN

DECEMBER 26, 2014 - DECEMBER 28, 2014

1. 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' $41,420,000
2. 'Unbroken' $31,748,000
3. 'Into the Woods' $31,021,000
4. 'Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb' $20,600,000
5. 'Annie (2014)' $16,600,000
6. 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1' $10,000,000
7. 'The Gambler' $9,300,000
8. 'The Imitation Game' $7,930,000
9. 'Exodus: Gods and Kings $6,750,000
10. 'Wild (2014)' $5,415,000

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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE TOP TEN

DECEMBER 19, 2014 - DECEMBER 21, 2014

1. 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' $56,220,000 (wknd)
$90,627,000 (5 day ttl)2. 'Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb' $17,300,000
3. 'Annie (2014)' $16,300,000
4. 'Exodus: Gods and Kings' $8,065,000
5. 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1' $7,750,000
6. 'Wild (2014)' $4,150,000
7. 'Top Five' $3,570,000
8. 'Big Hero 6' $3,563,000
9. 'Penguins of Madagascar' $3,525,000
10. 'P.K.' $3,500,000

ANNIE

Plot:

Little orphan Annie (Wallis) living under the foster care of Hannigan (Diaz), a mean, money hungry, man seeking ex-video star, continues to have dreams of one day her parents returning to claim her. While out one day chasing a dog being abused by a group of boys she is saved from being hit by a van by the current mayoral candidate, billionaire cell phone entrepreneur Will Stacks (Foxx). After a few failed attempts with his community campaign efforts, he is urged by his political marketing manager Guy (Cannavale) and his personal assistant Grace (Byrne) to take the streetwise Annie in to live with him a few weeks to boost his ratings in the election poll. But neither would know that soon they would grow to the point of both needing each other to fill the void of being without family.


Reel Talk:

I think everyone that left the screening had the songs "The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow" or "It's A Hard Knock Life" stuck in their head...LOL! I have to be honest and say that I was a little on the fence about how they would pull off remaking the 1982 classic movie Annie with the  new various changes. Let's just say a job well done. The casting was very good, you will just adore Quvenzhane' Wallis as Annie and enjoy the humor of Jamie Foxx as Will Stacks replacing Daddy Warbucks. Even the new uptempo hip hop flaired versions of the music seems to work in this film. Of course there will be some who have a problem with the ethnic change of Annie's appearance but oh well, they will be alright. This is definitely a good family movie worth the bucks.

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhane' Wallis, Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Adewale Akinnouye-Agbaje, Cameron Diaz and David Zayas
Directed by: Will Gluck
Rated: PG

I give it 4 corn dogs.

By: The Reel Hustler

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB

Plot:

Larry Daley (Stiller) still works as the security guard at the museum but he also takes on the task of the special effects manager for a private party hosted at night so that the usual wax figures can come to life. Strangely while the Egyptian gold tablet that eludes the magic that gives life to the museum characters starts to rapidly corrode, it causes them to act erratic and spoils the event. Larry learns that the secret about the tablet is at the Egyptian tomb exhibit in a London museum so he along with his teen son and a group of his favorite wax pals set out on the voyage to save what's left of the tablet so that it will reserve their ability to come alive at night.


Reel Talk:

This is the best one of the trilogy series. A good family movie that has it all, action, comedy and drama. Ben Stiller back together with his usual all star cast of the late Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan and now added the scene stealing Rebel Wilson as well as some special cameos from screen legends like Dick Van Dyke and the late Mickey Rooney made this movie very entertaining and quite worthwhile. Shawn Levy who directed all three Night At The Museum movies does a good job on this one as he stepped it up a little bit more with the special effects. Like I mentioned a good movie to take the entire family.

Starring: Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, Ricky Gervais and Rebel Wilson
Directed by: Shawn Levy
Rated: PG

I give it 3 and a half eaten corn dogs.

By: The Reel Hustler

STRANGE MAGIC OPENS JANUARY 23, 2015

STRANGE MAGIC

TOUCHSTONE PICTURES

U.S. Release Date:                 January 23, 2015

Rating:                                   TBD

Cast:                                     Alan Cumming, Evan Rachel Wood, Kristin Chenoweth, Maya Rudolph, Sam Palladio, Meredith Anne Bull, Alfred Molina, Elijah Kelley, Bob Einstein, Peter Stormare

Director:                                Gary Rydstrom

Producer:                               Mark S. Miller

Executive producer:               George Lucas

Screenplay by:                       David Berenbaum, Irene Mecchi, Gary Rydstrom

Story by:                               George Lucas

Musical director & composer: Marius de Vries

“Strange Magic,” a new animated film from Lucasfilm Ltd., is a madcap fairy tale musical inspired by “A Midsummer Night's Dream.” Popular songs from the past six decades help tell the tale of a colorful cast of goblins, elves, fairies and imps, and their hilarious misadventures sparked by the battle over a powerful potion. Lucasfilm Animation Singapore and Industrial Light & Magic bring to life the fanciful forest turned upside down with world-class animation and visual effects. Directed by Gary Rydstrom (“Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation,” “Lifted”) from a story by George Lucas, “Strange Magic” will be released by Touchstone Pictures on Jan. 23, 2015. 

Notes:

·         Lucasfilm Animation Singapore and Industrial Light & Magic created the CGI animation for 2011’s Academy Award®-winning film “Rango.”

·         Well-known music producer Marius de Vries (“Moulin Rouge”) serves as both the musical director and composer.

SPIELBERG FINDS SOPHIE FOR THE BFG

DreamWorks Studios announced today that newcomer Ruby Barnhill has been cast as the young girl, Sophie, in Roald Dahl’s beloved classic story, “The BFG.”  Steven Spielberg will direct the film adaptation of the children’s novel.  Published in 1982, “The BFG” is the tale of a young London girl and the mysterious Giant who introduces her to the beauty and peril of Giant Country. Barnhill joins Mark Rylance who has been cast as the “Big Friendly Giant.”

 

“The BFG” will be 10-year-old Ruby Barnhill’s first feature film role.  She has been acting for two years and will appear in the upcoming BBC BAFTA award-winning children’s drama “Four O’Clock Club.”  Ruby lives in Cheshire with her parents, younger sister and Tom the cat and is a member of her local youth theatre.

 

“I feel incredibly lucky and I’m so happy,” said Ruby Barnhill.  “Sophie gets to go on this wonderful adventure and I’m so excited that I get to play her.”

 

“After a lengthy search, I feel Roald Dahl himself would have found Ruby every bit as marvelous as we do,” said Steven Spielberg.  “We have discovered a wonderful Sophie in Ruby Barnhill.”

 

Luke Kelly, Managing Director of the Roald Dahl Literary Estate and Roald Dahl's grandson, said, “The character of Sophie is one of the most endearing young heroes in Roald Dahl’s stories. She is as brave as she is curious and has an innate sense of wonder. Many congratulations to Ruby on landing the role. We hope that making ‘The BFG’ proves an utterly magical adventure for her.”

 

DreamWorks acquired the rights to the book in 2010 after Kathleen Kennedy brought it to the company.  Melissa Mathison, who last teamed with Spielberg and Kennedy on "E.T.," has written the screenplay.  Spielberg, Frank Marshall and Sam Mercer will produce while Kennedy, John Madden and Michael Siegel are on board as Executive Producers.  Kristie Macosko Krieger and Adam Somner are Co-Producers.

 

Spielberg will begin production on "The BFG" in early 2015 and it will open in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016.  The Walt Disney Company is distributing the film in the U.S. and select international territories while Mister Smith Entertainment is handling distribution in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.  DreamWorks’ partner, Reliance, will distribute the film in India.

 

About DreamWorks Studios

 

DreamWorks Studios is a motion picture company formed in 2009 and led by Steven Spielberg in partnership with The Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group.  The company’s recent releases include Spielberg's "Lincoln," starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones.  The film has grossed over $180 million at the U.S. box office and was nominated for twelve Academy Awards® with Daniel Day-Lewis winning for Best Actor.  Other releases include “The Hundred-Foot Journey,” starring Helen Mirren, Steven Spielberg’s "War Horse," based on Michael Morpurgo’s award-winning book and was nominated for six Academy Awards® including Best Picture, and "The Help," which resonated with audiences around the country and earned over $200 million at the box office and received four Academy Award® nominations with Octavia Spencer winning for Best Supporting Actress.

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About "The BFG"

 

First published in 1982, "The BFG" was Roald Dahl’s own favorite of his stories. Today, the book is published in 38 foreign languages, including Vietnamese, Korean, Ukrainian, Indonesian, Albanian, Estonian, Hebrew and Welsh.

 

“The BFG” will be the latest Roald Dahl title to be adapted for stage and screen, following major films including “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971), “James and the Giant Peach” (1996), “Matilda” (1996), “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (2005) and “Fantastic Mr Fox” (2009). The phenomenally successful award-winning “Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical” continues playing to packed audiences in the West End and on Broadway. In 2015, the show is set to open in Sydney and begin touring the USA. Additionally, over a million people have seen the West End musical production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” since its opening in June 2013.

 

About Roald Dahl and his legacy

 

Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was one of the world’s most inventive, mischievous and successful storytellers. His stories are currently available in 58 languages, and, by conservative estimate, he has sold more than 200 million books. Ten percent of all the Roald Dahl royalties are donated to the two Roald Dahl charities - Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity and The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre. Roald Dahl Day is marked annually all over the world on Roald Dahl’s birthday, September 13^th, and in 2016 there will be global celebrations for the Centenary of his birth, which will coincide with the release of “The BFG” movie.

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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - Official Main Trailer [HD]

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE TOP TEN

December 12, 2014 - December 14, 2014

1. 'Exodus: Gods and Kings' $24,500,000
2. 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1' $13,200,000
3. 'Penguins of Madagascar' $7,300,000
4. 'Top Five' $7,210,000
5. 'Big Hero 6' $6,145,000
6. 'Interstellar' $5,500,000
7. 'Horrible Bosses 2' $4,630,000
8. 'Dumb and Dumber To' $2,757,000
9. 'The Theory of Everything' $2,525,000
10. 'Wild (2014)' $1,550,000

POLO'S SAGITTARIUS CELEBRATION

It was the hottest party on a cold night in December as it seemed everyone (including The Reel Hustler) came out to the Sagittarius Celebration for my friend and my brother from another mother "POLO" (P-LO Entertainment) which was hosted by actor Omari Hardwick. Yes it was "Off The Hook"!!!

TOP FIVE

Plot:

Andre Allen (Rock), a superstar comedian/actor who now wants to no longer do comedy, while in the midst of promoting his new drama movie and just days away from his wedding to reality star Erika Long (Union) he reluctantly takes on an interview with New York Times reporter Chelsea Brown (Dawson). The reporter tags along with the celebrity to find out why he no longer feels that he is relevant as a comedian which he takes her through some of his past encounters, then to meet his friends and relatives but while the two are together they get to know each others secrets and they also began to acquire feelings for each other putting them both in compromising positions.


Reel Talk:

This is by far the funniest movie that I have seen this year! Chris Rock who also wrote and directed this movie went to the comedy bank and cashed in on favors from his friends as he has a host of appearances from the likes of Cedric The Entertainer, J.B. Smoove, Kevin Hart, Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, Whoopi Goldberg to name just a few and all lending to the hilariousness of this film. There are some scenes that although raunchy they will have you rolling with laughter. Now with that being said parents please note that when a movie has a "R" rating some material may not be suitable for children which means that your child should not be viewing it. This is definitely a good movie with some good laughs that I say is worth the admission.

Starring: Chris Rock. Rosario Dawson, J.B. Smoove, Gabrielle Union, Romany Malco and Cedric The Entertainer
Directed by: Chris Rock
Rated: R

I give it 4 corn dogs.

By: The Reel Hustler

CHRIS ROCK'S 'TOP FIVE' CITY TOUR PROMO

With his new comedy movie TOP FIVE scheduled for release Friday December !2, 2014, comedian/actor Chris Rock set out on a five city two day tour with Detroit being one of his stops to promote his movie. So he dropped by the historic Motown Museum "Hitsville USA" for a brief media visit and you know The Reel Hustler was there holding it down.

TOP FIVE tells the story of New York City comedian-turned-film star Andre Allen, whose unexpected encounter with a journalist forces him to confront the comedy career—and the past—that he’s left behind. Starring Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson, Gabrielle Union, Cedric The Entertainer, J.B. Smoove, Tracy Morgan, Kevin Hart, Anders Holm, Jay Pharaoh, Michael Che, Sherri Shepherd and Leslie Jones. The film is produced by Scott Rudin and Eli Bush. The Co-Producers are Shawn “Jay Z” Carter and Kanye West; the Executive Music Producer is Questlove. Written and directed by Chris Rock.

DISNEY'S McFARLAND DEBUTS NEW SONG

DISNEY’S “McFARLAND, USA” DEBUTS

ORIGINAL NEW SONG BY LATIN ROCK SUPERSTAR JUANES

Music Video Shot on Location in McFarland, California, Draws Huge Crowd

Juanes Thrills Fans at McFarland’s Holiday Parade

Latin music superstar Juanes has written an original song titled “Juntos (Together)” specifically for Disney’s “McFarland, USA,” which he recorded for the end title track of the movie. The day after learning he is once again a current GRAMMY® nominee, Juanes traveled to McFarland, California, this past weekend to film a music video of “Juntos (Together)” on location—drawing a huge crowd of fans excited to get a glimpse of the chart-topping music star.

 

To the delight of all, Juanes joined the McFarland community’s festive Holiday Parade and followed up with an impromptu concert for the fans. “I was thrilled when Disney invited me to be part of this very special project,” explains Juanes. “Watching the film left me inspired about the power of teamwork, tenacity and faith, and I’m honored to now be part of the ‘McFarland, USA’ team.”

 

Niki Caro, the director of “McFarland, USA,” returned to McFarland to shoot the music video and says of Juanes’ participation, “I’m thrilled to have Juanes’ collaboration on this movie. His song ‘Juntos (Together)’ goes to the very soul of ‘McFarland, USA.’”

 

With seven solo albums to his credit and multi-platinum sales of over 16 million copies, Juanes is the world’s leading all-Spanish language rock artist–both a 2-time GRAMMY® and 20-time LATIN GRAMMY® winner with nine #1 singles on Billboard’s Latin Singles charts. Working with famed rock producer Steve Lillywhite, Juanes’ latest album “Loco De Amor” was released in the spring of 2014 and debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Albums chart and topped iTunes sales in over a dozen countries. Juanes is also frequently recognized as one of the Spanish-speaking world’s leading social media voices with an online following of over 18 million fans. The Colombian superstar’s dedication as a global activist also extends far beyond his passionate lyrics and is seen in his wide ranging charitable work for his own Mi Sangre Foundation and as a co-founder of the "Paz sin Fronteras" (Peace Without Borders) organization.

 

 

 

ABOUT THE MOVIE:

 

Based on the 1987 true story, “McFarland, USA” follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California’s farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner), a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. Coach White and the McFarland students have a lot to learn about each other but when White starts to realize the boys’ exceptional running ability, things begin to change. Soon something beyond their physical gifts becomes apparent—the power of family relationships, their unwavering commitment to one another and their incredible work ethic. With grit and determination, the unlikely band of runners eventually overcomes the odds to forge not only a championship cross-country team but an enduring legacy as well. Along the way, Coach White realizes that his family finally found a place to call home and both he and his team achieve their own kind of American dream.

 

Disney’s “McFarland, USA” stars Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Morgan Saylor, Martha Higareda, Michael Aguero, Sergio Avelar, Hector Duran, Rafael Martinez, Johnny Ortiz, Carlos Pratts, Ramiro Rodriguez, Danny Mora, Valente Rodriguez, Vanessa Martinez, Chris Ellis and Diana Maria Riva, and is directed by Niki Caro with screenplay by Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois and Grant Thompson, and story by Cleveland & Gilois. Gordon Gray and Mark Ciardi are producing, with Mario Iscovich and Mary Martin serving as executive producers. “McFarland, USA” releases February 20, 2015.

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE TOP TEN

December 5,2014 - December 7,2014

1. 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1' $21,600,000
2. 'Penguins of Madagascar' $11,100,000
3. 'Horrible Bosses 2' $8,600,000
4. 'Big Hero 6' $8,130,000
5. 'Interstellar' $8,000,000
6. 'Dumb and Dumber To' $4,169,000
7. 'The Theory of Everything' $2,668,000
8. 'Gone Girl' $1,500,000
9. 'The Pyramid' $1,350,000
10. 'Birdman' $1,150,000

While We're Young | Official Trailer HD | A24

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Top Five Movie Trailer

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2014

TOP FIVE: Written, directed , and starring Chris Rock, TOP FIVE tells the story of New York City comedian-turned-film star Andre Allen, whose unexpected encounter with a journalist forces him to confront the comedy career—and the past—that he’s left behind.  Starring Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson, Gabrielle Union,  Cedric The Entertainer, J.B. Smoove, Tracy Morgan, Kevin Hart,  Anders Holm, Jay Pharaoh, Michael Che, Sherri Shepherd and Leslie Jones.  The film is produced by Scott Rudin and Eli Bush.  The Co-Producers are Shawn “Jay Z” Carter and Kanye West; the Executive Music Producer is Questlove. Written and directed by Chris Rock.

(PARAMOUNT PICTURES) Rated R.

TOP FIVE SOUNDTRACK

Def Jam will release the music from and inspired by Chris Rock’s latest film “Top Five” on December 9. 
The film, which was written, directed and stars Rock tells the story of comedian Andre Allen. It also stars Kevin Hart, Tracy Morgan, Cedric The Entertainer, J.B. Smoove, Sherri Shepherd, Anders Holm, Romany Malco, Leslie Jones, Michael Che, and Jay Pharoah, with cameos by many other A-listers.  ”Top Five” was produced by Jay Z and Kanye West and prominently features their track “N— In Paris.” Questlove served as the film’s Executive Music Producer and co-composer. The music in the film is awesome and features a cool mix of current and classic tunes.

TOP FIVE tracklist:

1. “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” by DMX

2.  “When I B on tha Mic” by Rakim

3. “Doin’ It” by LL Cool J

4. “A$$-ETS” by Young Chris  feat. Rico Love

5. “Push It” by Salt-N- Pepa

6.  “It’s Murda” by Ja Rule

7.  “N— In Paris” by Kanye West & JAY Z

8. “Children’s Story” by Slick Rick

9.  “On My Block” by Scarface

10. “The Champ” by Ghostface Killah

11. “How I Got Over” by The Roots

12. “We Gonna Make It” by Jadakiss

13. “Fight The Power” by Public Enemy

“Top Five” hits theaters on December 12.

HOLIDAY EDITION - WEEKEND BOX OFFICE TOP TEN

NOVEMBER 26,2014 - NOVEMBER 30,2014

1. 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1' $56,875,000
2. 'Penguins of Madagascar' $36,000,000
3. 'Big Hero 6' $18,770,000
4. 'Interstellar' $15,800,000
5. 'Horrible Bosses 2' $23,010,000
6. 'Dumb and Dumber To' $8,295,000
7. 'Theory of Everything' $5,082,000
8. 'Gone Girl' $2,470,000
9. 'Birdman' $1,880,000
10. 'St. Vincent' $1,773,000

THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLES 2014 LEGACY IN MOTION GALA

The stars came out and everyone dressed to impress for The Michigan Chronicles 2014 Legacy In Motion Gala held at The Cobo Convention Center. The Reel Hustler was on deck to grab some flicks of this years honorees, basketball legend turned businessman Earvin "Magic" Johnson, retired General Motors Executive Roy Roberts, Wayne County Executive Elect Warren Evans and Bishop Edgar Vann just to name a few. This is always a wonderful affair as it honors those that give back and continue to help in the advancement and improvement of the city of Detroit.

2014 WALK AGAINST HOMELESSNESS

It was a real privilege for The Reel Hustler to  serve on the committee for the 2014 Walk Against Homelessness  hosted by HAND (Homeless Action Network of Detroit). This year we were honored to have as Grand Marshals, Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones, comedian/radio personality "COCO", Miss Inkster Whitney Holmes and special guest comedian/actor Michael Colyar that attended the Pre Walk Gala the evening before the walk. Although the weather proved to be a challenge with freezing rain that iced up the streets, we still prevailed as we detoured the walk inside the structure of the registration center. Hey I even ran into actress Bern Nadette Stanis....GOOD TIMES!!!

DICK GREGORY/PAUL MOONEY CONCERT

The legendary comedian and social activist Dick Gregory was in town for a show he did with Paul (moody) Mooney that was hosted by comedian Bill Hill. The Reel Hustler got the chance to get some words of knowledge from the wise Mr. Gregory. Interview coming soon.

I DECLARE WAR RED CARPET PREMIER

The Reel Hustler was in the house for local filmmaker Dennis Reed II's red carpet premier screening for his new movie "I Declare War" about the power struggles within the city between the various mob factions (Black, Italian, Arabic, etc...). This movie is a setup for a mini series that Mr. Reed has scheduled to be released on Netflix. The premier was well attended by the cast and crew along with a host of family, friends and well wishers. Good job Dennis Reed II!

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HORRIBLE BOSSES 2

Plot:

The misfit trio of Nick (Bateman), Kurt (Sudeikis) and Dale (Day) are back at it again. This time rather than plot to kill their bosses, they try to strike it out on their own as entrepreneurs only to end up being hoodwinked by a billionaire Bert Hanson (Waltz) that puts them in a financial crisis. They at first come up with the idea to kidnap the wealthy man's spoiled but  scorned son Rex (Pine) but decides against it but then they are extorted into it by the rebellious son so that he can collect the money to maintain his lavish lifestyle. With the cops hot on their trail, the not so smart threesome must come up with a plan not to get caught, stay out of jail and not get killed while they are framed for the foiled caper.


Reel Talk:

These guys (Bateman, Sudeikis and Day) are the modern day Three Stooges. They are hilariously stupid and funny. Now if you're not a fan of over the top, raunchy humor you will not appreciate this movie. You have to go in with the notion that you are open to raw stupid slapstick comedy and a desire to laugh. This is an all around fun movie with a good cast. Definitely a must see movie and worth the admission.

Starring: Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Spacey, Jamie Foxx,  Chris Pine and Christopher Waltz
Directed by: Sean Anders
Rated: R

I give it 3 and a half eaten corn dogs

By: The Reel Hustler

Exodus: Gods and Kings | Official Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX

ANNIE - Official Trailer - In Theaters Christmas 2014!

PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR - Official Trailer 3

INTO THE WOODS / Q&A WITH CAST & FILMMAKERS PICS

Images from the Q&A with the cast and filmmakers of INTO THE WOODS (Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine, Tracey Ullman, Christine Baranski, director Rob Marshall and screenwriter James Lapine) are now available. The cast & filmmakers took part in a Q&A in NY simultaneously seen in LA on Saturday, November 22. Into the Woods opens in theaters Christmas Day.

“Into the Woods” is a modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), Jack and the Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy), all tied together by an original story involving a Baker and his Wife (James Corden and Emily Blunt), their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the Witch (Meryl Streep), who has put a curse on them.

Rob Marshall, the acclaimed filmmaker behind the Academy Award®-winning musical “Chicago” and Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” directs the film, which is based on the Tony®-winning original musical by James Lapine, who also penned the screenplay, and legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, who provides the music and lyrics. Produced by John DeLuca, Marshall, “Wicked” producer Marc Platt and Callum McDougall, “Into the Woods” will be released in theaters December 25, 2014.

Jurassic World - Official Trailer (HD)

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE TOP TEN

NOVEMBER 21, 2014 - NOVEMBER 23, 2014

1. 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1' $123,000,000
2. 'Big Hero 6' $20,086,000
3. 'Interstellar' $15,100,000
4. 'Dumb and Dumber To' $13,820,000
5. 'Gone Girl' $2,815,000
6. 'Beyond the Lights' $2,630,000
7. 'St. Vincent' $2,354,000
8. 'Fury (2014)' $1,900,000
9. 'Birdman' $1,855,000
10. 'The Theory of Everything' $1,500,000

The Captive | Official Trailer HD | A24

THE DUFF - Official Teaser Trailer [HD]

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THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINJAY-PT 1

Plot:

After winning the last Hunger Games and embarrassing President Snow (Sutherland), Katniss Everdeen's (Lawrence) district is destroyed so she and her family take refuge in another district run by President Alma Coin (Moore) who wants Katniss to represent the people of the districts by becoming the face of the Mockinjay. She decides to to do it but only after some demands are  agreed to, one being that her friend Peeta Merllark (Hutcherson), who she believed died but is now being used as the spokesperson for Capitol by President Snow, gets rescued. Once she becomes the Mockinjay rep, Snow wages an all out war against the districts to bring them to complete ruins for their rebellious ways and to break Katniss' spirit.



Reel Talk:

Being the third installment to the Hunger Games and with the war between districts and Capitol now in the works you would think that the action would be stepped up, but unfortunately this one is just as boring as the previous two. Everyone says that you should read the books to follow along but I can only imagine that the novels are just as slow and boring. The only real enjoyment for me was seeing the late Philip Seymour Hoffman in one of his last roles on screen, always enjoy his acting. Outside of that this movie is a complete bore. You can wait to catch it on DVD or even cable, unless you enjoyed the book then knock yourself out.

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland,  Philip Seymour Hoffman and Julianne Moore
Directed by: Francis Lawrence
Rated: PG-13

I give it 2 corn dogs.

By: The Reel Hustler

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE TOP TEN

November 14, 2014 - November 16, 2014

1. 'Dumb and Dumber To' $38,053,000
2. 'Big Hero 6' $36,010,000
3. 'Interstellar' $29,190,000
4. 'Beyond the Lights' $6,500,000
5. 'Gone Girl' $4,625,000
6. 'St. Vincent' $4,025,000
7. 'Fury' $3,810,000
8. 'Nightcrawler' $3,038,000
9. 'Ouija' $3,025,000
10. 'Birdman' $2,450,000

THE MAGIC IS COMING SOON TO MACOMB TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN

 

 

EMAGINE MACOMB

GRAND OPENING

DECEMBER 2014

 

Michigan owned and operated Emagine Entertainment, Inc. is pleased to announce that it will open a brand new movie theatre concept offering an upscale and luxurious movie going experience.  Emagine Macomb will open to the public on December 19, 2014. The theatre will be located at 15251 23 Mile Road on the northeast corner of Hayes Road in Macomb Township.

 

Emagine Macomb has been meticulously designed to provide luxury upscale features and amenities that will raise the bar for out-of-home entertainment in Michigan.  “This theatre is going to reinvent the movie-going experience for guests with 100% reserved seating, a full service bar, and in-theatre dining like you have never seen before. People will be treated to an evening of great food, great drinks and great movies in an incredibly comfortable and intimate environment.” said Paul Glantz, Co-Founder and Chairman of Emagine Entertainment, Inc.

 

The theatre is being constructed wholly within the confines of a former Kroger grocery store at 23 Mile and Hayes Roads but the transformation will be astonishing.  Amenities of the new theatre include:

 

• An Emagine “E-Max” auditorium featuring a floor-to-ceiling screen and the latest Dolby Atmos^® immersive sound system.
• 100% reserved seating featuring luxurious extra-comfy power recliners.
• A full service cocktail bar with extensive wine and beer selections including local craft brews. The bar is complete with an Onyx stone top and a host of seating options from sofas, high tops, tables and chairs and two stone fireplaces.
• Teaming up with the culinary artists from Plymouth’s renowned Ironwood Grill, a chef will prepare your meal in a full service display kitchen complete with a stone hearth oven. Emagine Macomb will serve fresh made-to-order food available for immediate pick-up or delivered right to your seat.
• Extensive menu options including savory appetizers, mouthwatering entrees, make-your-own hand-crafted pizza, along with a host of other tasty options.
• Frozen dessert bar where you can make your own desert and choose your own toppings.
• Coca-Cola Freestyle soda machines including free refills on all size of sodas and frozen carbonated beverages.
• Gourmet Popcorn in a variety of flavors and mixed ingredients.
• Poppin’ Olive^® Popcorn
• Healthy Snacks for Kids.
• 9 intimate stadium-style auditoriums (7 @ 130 seats, 2 @ 80 seats) with huge 48’ screens.
• Auditoriums will feature set back front rows so every seat in the house has optimum viewing angles.
• All theatres will be handicapped accessible and equipped with hearing impaired listening devices.
• The ultimate in Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound and all 4K DLP Digital Cinema projectors.
• Giant in-lobby video boards showing trailers of upcoming films.

 

“From the moment you enter the venue, you will see and feel the difference.  We are confident that we are building the movie theatre of the future where guests can reconnect with movies in an environment that is as comfortable as their own living room but with one major improvement: we’ll clean up after them.  The movie-goers of Macomb County are in for a real treat.” said Glantz.

 

Emagine Macomb will create more than 50 new jobs and the facility was designed and built for optimal energy-efficiency.

 

With the addition of Emagine Macomb, Emagine Entertainment, Inc. will operate 89 movie screens at eight locations throughout southeast Michigan. 

BEYOND THE LIGHTS

Plot:

Noni (Mbatha-Raw) is a young, beautiful and talented singer that is a guaranteed superstar on the rise, but she is just so overwhelmed by the pressures of the entertainment business and her over bearing mother/manager Macy Jean (Driver). When she is at the point where she feels transparent and can't take it anymore, she attempts to take her life only to be saved by Kaz (Parker), the young police officer assigned to protect her. From that very moment the two have an instant connection that will change their lives and take them on one romantic roller coaster, leaving them to make life altering decisions regarding them and their careers.


Reel Talk:

This is the 2014 version of Costner/Houston's 1992 "The Bodyguard". This is not a remake but just a similar overtone of a superstar that falls in lover with her protector. With that being said this film is just as good, with a good story of two young people with promising careers being steered by their parents who are trying to live life through the children. The chemistry between Mbatha-Raw and Parker is just as good as that of the two stars of The Bodyguard. Minnie Driver, who still looks good and Danny Glover put in good roles as the parents of each of the two lead characters.This is an excellent love story movie that is one to catch. Must See!!!

Starring: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker. Minnie Driver, Richard Colson Baker and Danny Glover
Directed by: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Rated: PG-13

I give it 5 corn dogs.

By: The Reel Hustler

DUMB AND DUMBER TO

Plot:

It has been 20 years that Lloyd (Carrey) spent in a nursing home to prank his best friend Harry (Daniels). When he realizes that Harry is in need of a kidney donation and finds out he also has an adult daughter that may be the way to saving his life, the two misfits set out on a cross country journey to find the young lady. While on this adventure the two become involve in a murder plot against the rich father that adopted Harry's daughter from his greedy wife and her lover. But these crooks could never have imagine the buffoonery that will be in store for them by the pair of grown and adult kid like Harry and Lloyd.


Reel Talk:

Yep...it has been 20 long years since these two graced the big screen as the moronic pair that had us rolling with laughter. The question was will they be able to live up to the success of the first one since it has been so long? Well the wait is over and it is as if the pair picked right up where they left off 2 decades ago, ready to bust your belly with their over the top crazy antics. Now I had heard a few people complaining as we left the screening that it was just a stupid movie. There is no denying that it is but what were they expecting, A more subdued version than the first one? A more intellectual script this time around? Uuuurtt!!! Wrong answer, you get exactly what you should expect from this movie, pure unadulterated, raw and stupid humor. Don't go there expecting anything more than that or yes you will be disappointed. Theses guys can wait another 20 years and put out Dumb And Dumber 3 and it will be just as funny because they will be just as stupid. Worth checking out!

Starring: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Rob Riggle. Laurie Holden, Rachel Melvin and Kathleen Turner
Directed by: Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly
Rated: PG-13

I give it 3 and a half eaten corn dogs.

By: The Reel Hustler

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"ROOM" - PRODUCTION UNDERWAY

SHOOTING IS UNDERWAY ON ELEMENT PICTURES’ & no trace camping’s

production OF lenny abrahamson’s

 

room

STARRING brie larson

 

JACOB TREMBLAY, JOAN ALLEN & william h. macy

JOIN THE CAST

 

BASED ON EMMA DONOGHUE’S INTERNATIONAL BEST-SELLING BOOK

For Immediate Release

November 10, 2014 (Toronto) – Lenny Abrahamson (Frank, What Richard Did) has begun principal photography on the feature film ROOM, produced by Element Pictures and No Trace Camping. Emma Donoghue adapted the screenplay from her book, the award-winning international phenomenon, Room.

The film stars Brie Larson (Short Term 12, The Spectacular Now), Jacob Tremblay (The Smurfs 2, Somnia), Joan Allen (The Bourne Supremacy, Nixon) and William H. Macy (Shameless, Magnolia). Also joining the cast are Sean Bridgers (Rectify), Tom McCamus (The Samaritan) and Megan Park (What If).

Told through the eyes of five-year-old-Jack (Tremblay), Room is a thrilling and emotional tale that celebrates the resilience and power of the human spirit. To Jack, Room is the world.... It's where he was born, it's where he and his Ma (Larson) eat and sleep and play and learn. But while it’s home to Jack, to Ma it’s a prison.  Through her fierce love for her son, Ma has managed to create a childhood for him in their ten-by-ten-foot space. But as Jack’s curiosity is building alongside Ma’s own desperation – she knows that Room cannot contain either indefinitely.

Element Pictures’ Ed Guiney (Frank, The Guard, What Richard Did) is producing ROOM with David Gross (What If, Goon). Executive producers are Andrew Lowe (Frank, The Guard, The Wind that Shakes the Barley) for Element Pictures and Jeff Arkuss (What If) and Jesse Shapira (What If, Goon) for No Trace Camping. Emma Donoghue, Rose Garnett (Film 4) and Tessa Ross (Film 4) also serve as executive producers.

ROOM is being filmed at Pinewood Studios and on location in Toronto, and will be post produced at Screen Scene in Dublin. The creative team includes director of photography Danny Cohen (The King’s Speech), production designer Ethan Tobman (That Awkward Moment), costume designer Lea Carlson (Take This Waltz), and Abrahamson’s regular collaborators, editor Nathan Nugent (Frank) and composer Stephen Rennicks (Frank, What Richard Did).

ROOM is an Element Pictures and No Trace Camping production, in association with Telefilm Canada, Film4, and the Irish Film Board. A24 has acquired rights to the film in the US, and Elevation Pictures is distributing the film in Canada. UTA handled the domestic sale. FilmNation Entertainment is handling international sales.

THE SIX BILLION DOLLAR MAN

Mark Wahlberg is The 'Six Billion Dollar Man' for Peter Berg:

Peter Berg will direct his Lone Survivor star Mark Wahlberg once again in The Six Billion Dollar Man, a film version of the 1970s TV show "The Six Million Dollar Man," for The Weinstein Co.'s Dimension Films label. Ain't inflation a bitch?

Wahlberg will star as former astronaut Steve Austin, who is badly damaged in an experimental plane crash but is saved by doctors who fit him with bionic replacements for both legs, his right arm and left eye. With his new bionic abilities he becomes a powerful government agent for the Office of Scientific Intelligence.

The Six Billion Dollar Man will begin production sometime next year for a 2016 release. Bob Weinstein will produce along with Berg and his producing partner Sarah Aubrey, Wahlberg's production company Closest to the Hole Productions and Wahlberg's producing partner Stephen Levinson. Universal, which got a piece of the $150-million worldwide gross of Lone Survivor, is set to distribute.

MOCKINGJAY PART 1 SOCIAL MEDIA EVENT

Join the cast and filmmakers of THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1 – including Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Julianne Moore, Jeffrey Wright, Donald Sutherland, Willow Shields, Sam Claflin, Mahershala Ali and Natalie Dormer, along with director Francis Lawrence and producer Nina Jacobson - for a one day only global social event: #ASKMOCKINGJAY.

 

On Monday, November 17, fans from around the world will have the opportunity to participate in a series of social media events including live chats, Q&A’s, exclusive clip debuts, and a live stream from the Los Angeles premiere.

 

Starting TODAY, fans can submit their questions on Facebook and Instagram by using the hashtag #AskMockingjay.

Check out the full schedule of events below!

 

MONDAY- NOVEMBER 17^TH - #ASKMOCKINGJAY

10AM PT / 1PM ET: REDDIT AMA with Natalie Dormer

11AM PT / 2PM ET: TWITTER Chat with Francis Lawrence

4PM PT / 7PM ET: FACEBOOK FAN EVENT with the cast of MOCKINGJAY including an exclusive NEW clip

6PM PT / 9PM ET: YAHOO & TUMBLR Live Stream from the LA PREMIERE with NEW footage from Mockingjay Part 1

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