Saturday, March 26, 2016
DISNEY'S THE JUNGLE BOOK CAST PHOTOS
SPECIAL PHOTO SHOOT FOR DISNEY'S THE JUNGLE BOOK CAST
Disney's THE JUNGLE BOOK is in theaters April 15, 2016
Idris Elba / Shere Khan
Voiced by Idris Elba, Shere Khan bears the scars of man, which fuel his hatred of humans. Convinced that Mowgli poses a threat, the bengal tiger is determined to rid the jungle of the man-cub. "Shere Khan reigns with fear," says Elba. "He terrorizes everyone he encounters because he comes from a place of fear."
Voiced by Idris Elba, Shere Khan bears the scars of man, which fuel his hatred of humans. Convinced that Mowgli poses a threat, the bengal tiger is determined to rid the jungle of the man-cub. "Shere Khan reigns with fear," says Elba. "He terrorizes everyone he encounters because he comes from a place of fear."
Lupita Nyong'o / Raksha
Lupita Nyong'o voices Raksha, a mother wolf who cares deeply for all of her pups–including man-cub Mowgli, whom she adopts as one of her own when he's abandoned in the jungle as an infant. "She is the protector, the eternal mother," says Nyong'o. "The word Raksha actually means protection in Hindi. I felt really connected to that, wanting to protect a son that isn’t originally hers but one she’s taken for her own."
Lupita Nyong'o voices Raksha, a mother wolf who cares deeply for all of her pups–including man-cub Mowgli, whom she adopts as one of her own when he's abandoned in the jungle as an infant. "She is the protector, the eternal mother," says Nyong'o. "The word Raksha actually means protection in Hindi. I felt really connected to that, wanting to protect a son that isn’t originally hers but one she’s taken for her own."
Scarlett Johansson / Kaa
Kaa is a massive python who uses her voice and hypnotic gaze to entrance Mowgli. The man-cub can't resist her captivating embrace. "Kaa seduces and entraps Mowgli with her storytelling," says Scarlett Johansson. "She's the mirror into Mowgli's past. The way she moves is very alluring, almost coquettish."
Kaa is a massive python who uses her voice and hypnotic gaze to entrance Mowgli. The man-cub can't resist her captivating embrace. "Kaa seduces and entraps Mowgli with her storytelling," says Scarlett Johansson. "She's the mirror into Mowgli's past. The way she moves is very alluring, almost coquettish."
Christopher Walken / King Louie
King Louie is a formidable ape who desperately wants the secret of Man's deadly "red flower”–fire. He's convinced Mowgli has the information he seeks. "King Louie is huge–12 feet tall," says Christopher Walken, who voices the character. "But he's as charming as he is intimidating when he wants to be.”
King Louie is a formidable ape who desperately wants the secret of Man's deadly "red flower”–fire. He's convinced Mowgli has the information he seeks. "King Louie is huge–12 feet tall," says Christopher Walken, who voices the character. "But he's as charming as he is intimidating when he wants to be.”
Giancarlo Esposito / Akela
Akela is the strong and hardened alpha-male wolf who shoulders the responsibility of his pack. He welcomes Mowgli to the family, but worries he may one day compromise their safety. "Akela is a fierce patriarch of the wolf pack," says Giancarlo Esposito, who voices the character. "He believes the strength of the pack lies in what each and every wolf offers. He's a great leader, a wise teacher."
Akela is the strong and hardened alpha-male wolf who shoulders the responsibility of his pack. He welcomes Mowgli to the family, but worries he may one day compromise their safety. "Akela is a fierce patriarch of the wolf pack," says Giancarlo Esposito, who voices the character. "He believes the strength of the pack lies in what each and every wolf offers. He's a great leader, a wise teacher."
Sir Ben Kingsley / Bagheera
Bagheera is a sleek panther who feels it's his duty to help the man-cub depart with dignity when it's time for him to leave his jungle home. "Bagheera is Mowgli’s adoptive parent," says Ben Kingsley, who lends his voice to Bagheera. "His role in Mowgli’s life is to educate, to protect and to guide. My Bagheera was military–he’s probably a colonel. He is instantly recognizable by the way he talks, how he acts and what his ethical code is.”
Bagheera is a sleek panther who feels it's his duty to help the man-cub depart with dignity when it's time for him to leave his jungle home. "Bagheera is Mowgli’s adoptive parent," says Ben Kingsley, who lends his voice to Bagheera. "His role in Mowgli’s life is to educate, to protect and to guide. My Bagheera was military–he’s probably a colonel. He is instantly recognizable by the way he talks, how he acts and what his ethical code is.”
Friday, March 25, 2016
BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE
Plot:
Having suffered losses with some employees from his company that died in the devastation caused while Superman (Henry Cavill) fought to save the city of Metropolis, Bruce Wayne and his alter ego Batman (Affleck) holds the Man of Steel accountable because he feel that he operates under his own immunity who answered to no one. So Batman fueled with bitterness sets out to weaken and kill Superman by devising a weapon made of kryptonite. While the two superheros engage in battle, Metropolis is threatened by an even more powerful creature named Doomsday by his creator the madman genius Lex Luthor (Eisenberg) who has his own desire to rule the world. The two heroes must then put their differences aside and work together along with the mysterious but beautiful Wonder Woman (Gadot) to focus on stopping Doomsday from destroying Metropolis.
Reel Talk:
It is finally here....the long awaited BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE!!! So was it worth the wait? Well die hard Batman and Superman fans will not be disappointed. The story is intense and the action is fast paced and exciting. The film which is sorta long could have omitted a few scenes that were really unnecessary and that would have shorten it down. Cavill reprising his role as The Man Of Steel was pretty much the same and Ben Affleck as Batman put in a decent performance especially since he wanted to do this role for his children (that gives him bonus points in my book). It also gives previews of the pending superheros that will soon become known as The Justice League with the gorgeous Gia Gadot as Wonder Woman. Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor was a bit annoying, his character should have been more grittier. Overall a good movie, that is entertaining and worth cashing out even if just on the hype alone.
Starring: Ben Affleck, Ben Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Gal Gadot, Laurence Fishburne and Jeremy Irons
Directed by: Zack Synder
Rated: PG-13
I give it 3 corn dogs.
By: THE REEL HUSTLER
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
SPIELBERG AND FORD REUNITE FOR 2019 INDIANA JONES FILM
SPIELBERG AND FORD REUNITE AS INDIANA JONES RETURNS TO THEATERS JULY 19, 2019
Indiana Jones will return to the big screen on July 19, 2019, for a fifth epic adventure in the blockbuster series. Steven Spielberg, who directed all four previous films, will helm the as-yet-untitled project with star Harrison Ford reprising his iconic role. Franchise veterans Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall will produce.
“Indiana Jones is one of the greatest heroes in cinematic history, and we can’t wait to bring him back to the screen in 2019,” said Alan Horn, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios. “It’s rare to have such a perfect combination of director, producers, actor and role, and we couldn’t be more excited to embark on this adventure with Harrison and Steven.”
Famed archaeologist and explorer Indiana Jones was introduced in 1981’s Raiders of the Lost Ark – one of AFI’s 100 Greatest American Films of All Time – and later thrilled audiences in 1984’s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, 1989’s Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and 2008’s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The four films have brought in nearly $2 billion at the global box office.
“Indiana Jones is one of the greatest heroes in cinematic history, and we can’t wait to bring him back to the screen in 2019,” said Alan Horn, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios. “It’s rare to have such a perfect combination of director, producers, actor and role, and we couldn’t be more excited to embark on this adventure with Harrison and Steven.”
Famed archaeologist and explorer Indiana Jones was introduced in 1981’s Raiders of the Lost Ark – one of AFI’s 100 Greatest American Films of All Time – and later thrilled audiences in 1984’s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, 1989’s Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and 2008’s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The four films have brought in nearly $2 billion at the global box office.
Friday, March 11, 2016
THE PERFECT MATCH
Plot:
Charlie (Jenkins) a famed photographer and marketing agent believing that love and relationships are overrated and unfulfilled so he chooses to live the life of a promiscuous playboy against the wishes of his best friends Rick (Faison), Pressie (Polanco), Victor (Riley), Ginger (London) and his therapist sister Sherry (Patton). When he encounters Eva (Ventura), a beautiful but mysterious young lady who just wants a casual relationship with the king of casual relationships, this would appear to but the perfect match. But things will soon become complicated because Charlie will start to want more than originally they both agreed on because for the first time in his life he has fallen in love. He will along with experiencing love realize some other feelings that he has never experienced before will expose him to being an emotional human after all.
Reel Talk:
"There are no perfect people, there are just people who are perfect for one another" which is a good quote from the movie. This is a good entertaining romance movie, with an expectant twist but it is also sorta corny. What makes it corny is some of the characters are miscast and/or they have some cheesy lines. But for some the screen sex appeal of Terrence Jenkins, Cassie Ventura, Lauren London, Dascha Polanco and Paula Patton will supposedly distract you from those flaws. Still it makes for a good date movie that you can cash out to see. It is also good to see Detroit native Gary Hardwick who is a co-writer for the film back on the scene, it has been a minute.
Starring: Terrence Jenkins, cassie Ventura, Paula Patton, Lauren London, Donald Faison, Dascha Polanco, Robert Christopher
Riley and Joe Pantoliano
Directed by: Bille Woodruff
Rated: R
I give it 3 corn dogs.
By: THE REEL HUSTLER
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Friday, March 4, 2016
WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT
Plot:
Looking to further her journalistic creativity, Kim Baker (Fey) heads to the war zoned areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan and dives into the competitive world of being a news correspondent. Baker along with her friend fellow journalist Tanya Vanderpoel (Robbie), amidst the devastation and death from the havoc of the war rely on the nightly hard and heavy drinking parties and sexcapades to help take their minds off the realization of life on the front line. While on assignments Baker works in conjunction with the hard charging General Hollaner (Thornton) who already has his hands full with the war but now he must babysit the hard headed reporter in order to keep her alive and safe.
Reel Talk:
This film is based on the recollections of the 2002 war experiences of actual reporter Kim Barker. Her portrayal by Tina Fey brings to the screen charm and humor (which I have no idea if the real Kim is like that), but with Fey being one of the hot actresses right now you can't do too much wrong. Although she brings some humor she doesn't cut loose because this is a drama film, which at times the movie gets confusing whether it is a drama or a comedy. Pretty much all the characters get their turn at lending in a humorous scene here or there. So I guess it just shows the lighter side of what was happening during Kim's tour of the Afghanistan and Pakistan war. The trailer can be deceiving for this film, because with Tina Fey and most the scenes they show are some of the movies' funniest you will think it is a comedy, but not the case. If you are just a die hard Tina Fey, Margot Robbie or Billy Bob Thornton fan then you can justify rushing to see this film but otherwise you can wait for this one to hit cable.
Starring: Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Alfred Molina, Billy Bob Thornton and Josh Charles
Directed by: Glenn Ficarra and John Requa
Rated: R
I give it 2 corn dogs.
By: THE REEL HUSTLER
LONDON HAS FALLEN
It has been a few years since Mike Banning (Butler) who is head of the president's security team saved the Head of State and the White House from a terrorist attack. His wife is pregnant with their first child and he is on the fence about resigning from duty. But when President Asher (Eckhart) is summoned to London for an unscheduled funeral for an England dignitary, Banning and security chief Lynne Jacobs (Bassett) are reluctant but prepare for the president's attendance to be alongside leaders of the world's prominent countries. Upon arriving to the site of the London home going service, terrorist under the orders of ruthless arms dealer Aamir Barkawi (Aboutboul) begin to attack and annihilate the various leaders but Banning manages to secure the safety of the president but unsure of who they can trust they are on the run seeking safe shelter while they have Barkawi's men looking for them to execute Asher on a live satellite broadcast. It is Banning's job to keep the president alive and safe at all cost while Vice President Trumbull (Freeman) and his team figure a way to get them back to the United States and eliminate the immediate threat.
Reel Talk:
It has been three years since "Olympus Has Fallen" hit the theaters and took us by storm with its hard hitting action. Well if you liked that film you will definitely enjoy this one as it doesn't skip a beat or let up on giving you the fast paced action and suspense that had us on the edge of our seats. It is always tough for sequels to match up to the original movie but this one is just as good. Gerard Butler is the newest action actor that can ride this franchise around the world (China Has Fallen, Africa Has Fallen, etc....LOL). A very good movie, full of action and graphic violence and they beefed up the humor in this one so my suggestion is to make your concession and restroom runs before the movie starts because it moves fast and you don't want to miss anything. A must see!!!
Starring: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Angela Bassett, Radha Mitchell and Alon Aboutboul
Directed by: Babak Najafi
Rated: R
I give it 4 corn dogs.
By: THE REEL HUSTLER
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
PICS FROM THE NEW YORK PREMIER FOR "WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT"
WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT is in-theaters March 4, 2016!
Directed By: Glenn Ficarra & John Requa
Starring: Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Alfred Molina and Billy Bob Thornton
When reporter Kim Baker’s (Tina Fey) life needs something more, she decides to 'shake it all up’ by taking an assignment in a war zone. There, in the midst of chaos, she finds the strength she never knew she had. Sometimes it takes saying ‘WTF’ to find the life you were always destined to have. Also starring Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Alfred Molina and Billy Bob Thornton, the film is directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa (“Crazy, Stupid, Love”) from a screenplay by Robert Carlock (“Saturday Night Live,” “30 Rock”).
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"POPSTAR" POSTER
POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING – In Theaters June 3
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Universal Pictures’ POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING is headlined by musical digital-shorts superstars Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone, collectively known as The Lonely Island. The comedy goes behind the scenes as singer/rapper Conner4Real (Samberg) faces a crisis of popularity after his sophomore album flops, leaving his fans, sycophants and rivals all wondering what to do when he’s no longer the dopest star of all.
The latest comedy from blockbuster producer Judd Apatow (Trainwreck, Superbad, Knocked Up) co-stars Sarah Silverman, Tim Meadows and Maya Rudolph and many of the biggest names in comedy and music in cameo performances. Co-directed by Schaffer and Taccone and written by The Lonely Island trio, POPSTAR is also produced by Rodney Rothman (producer of Get Him to the Greek, Forgetting Sarah Marshall; co-writer of 22 Jump Street), as well as Samberg, Schaffer and Taccone.
"BAYWATCH" MOVIE STARTS PRODUCTION
PARAMOUNT PICTURES ANNOUNCES START OF PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY ON “BAYWATCH”
Paramount Pictures announced that principal photography has commenced on “BAYWATCH,” starring Dwayne Johnson (“CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE,” “SAN ANDREAS,” “FAST & FURIOUS” franchise) and Zac Efron (“NEIGHBORS,” “MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES”). Production will take place in Miami and Savannah.
The film will be released on May 19, 2017.
Seth Gordon (“HORRIBLE BOSSES,” “IDENTITY THIEF”) is directing the film from a screenplay most recently written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift and Barry Schwartz. Beau Flynn (“SAN ANDREAS,” “HERCULES”), Ivan Reitman (“GHOSTBUSTERS,” “UP IN THE AIR”), and Michael Berk, Doug Schwartz (“SOUL SURFER”) & Greg Bonann, creators of the iconic “Baywatch” television series, are producing. The executive producers are Michele Berk (“BANDITS,” “KILL THE SPARROWS”), Louise Rosner (“THE BIG SHORT, “THE HUNGER GAMES” franchise), Tom Pollock (“UP IN THE AIR,” “OLD SCHOOL”), and Ali Bell (“HITCHCOCK”). Eli Roth is a co-producer.
“BAYWATCH” follows devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon (Johnson) as he butts heads with a brash new recruit (Efron). Together, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of the Bay.
Joining Johnson and Efron are Alexandra Daddario (“SAN ANDREAS,” “True Detective”), Priyanka Chopra (“Quantico”), Jon Bass (“Big Time in Hollywood, FL,” “The Newsroom”), Kelly Rohrbach (“UNTITLED WOODY ALLEN PROJECT”), Ilfenesh Hadera (“Billions,” “CHI-RAQ”), and
Hannibal Buress (“DADDY’S HOME,” “NEIGHBORS”).
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