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Thursday, June 30, 2016

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Disney and Steven Spielberg have joined forces for the first time in filmmaking history for the adaptation of Roald Dahl's book "The BFG". The film stars Ruby Barnhill, Mark Rylance, Rebecca Hall, Jemaine Clement, Penelope Wilton and Bill Hader.

"The BFG" opens in theaters on July 1st, 2016.

Check out the trailer and posters after the jump.

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The drama "Tallulah" is the feature film debut of "Orange Is the New Black" writer Sian Heder and it stars Ellen Page as a young vagabond who impulsively "rescues" a baby from a negligent mother and turns to the only responsible adult she knows, Margo (Allison Janney), who mistakenly believes she's the child’s grandmother. The cast also includes Zachary Quinto, Uzo Aduba, John Benjamin Hickey, David Zayas and Tammy Blanchard.

In an interview for Indiewire, Heder spoke about the real-life inspiration for this story:
"I used to work as a nanny for all the high-end hotels in LA and had a lot of weird experiences with mothers whose children seemed more like accessories than anything else. One night, I was so disturbed by the erratic behavior of a particular mother, I seriously considered taking off with the kid. I had been exploring the character of Tallulah already, based on a friend who was living off the grid out of her van. She was someone who lived with very little fear or sense of consequences for her actions. She seemed like the perfect person to steal a baby and set in motion a chain of events that could deal with some of the issues around motherhood and responsibility that I wanted to explore."
"Tallulah" will premiere on Netflix on July 29th.

Check out the trailer, images and poster after the jump.

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343 Industries has released an official trailer for their newly released Warzone Firefight multiplayer mode for the Xbox game "Halo 5: Guardians".

The mode is a mix of the new Warzone and the original Firefight introduced in "Halo 3: ODST", and it will allow 8 players to work together to survive five rounds of increasingly difficult, dynamic objectives set against a timer. The full range of REQs will be available from the start.

The update will also include three new maps, two new armors, the Halo 2 Beam rifle, customization options including HCS Pro League skins, Score Attack for campaign, a new Forge canvas, a new UNSC air vehicle, the new Warzone boss and the Warzone Firefight PvE game mode.

Watch the trailer after the jump.

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Director Clint Eastwood and Tom Hanks have joined forces for the drama "Sully", which tells the true story of Chelsey "Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot who became a hero after gliding his plane onto the Hudson River, saving all of his 155 passengers. The event has been dubbed "Miracle on the Hudson", but the focus of the film isn't just the miracle landing, but also the investigation that followed, which almost destroyed Sully's career. Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney, Autumn Reeser and Anna Gunn co-star.

"Sully" opens in theaters on September 9th.

Check out the trailer, images and poster after the jump.

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Video Game Description: HOW LONG WILL YOU SURVIVE? With over 2 million copies sold on PC (digital download), Indie hit 7 Days to Die has redefined the survival genre, with unrivalled crafting and world-building content. Set in a brutally unforgiving post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead, 7 Days to Die is an open-world game that is a unique combination of first person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. It presents combat, crafting, looting, mining, exploration, and character growth, in a way that has seen a rapturous response from fans worldwide.

Details, available editions, system requirements and more after the jump.

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Product Description: Eastern Europe, 1835. Two riders cross a barren landscape in the middle of Wallachia. They are the gendarme Costandin and his son. Together they are searching for a gypsy slave who has run away from his nobleman master and is suspected of having an affair with the noble's wife. While the unflappable Costandin comments on every situation with a cheery aphorism, his son takes a more contemplative view of the world. On their odyssey they encounter people of different nationalities and beliefs: Turks and Russians, Christians and Jews, Romanians and Hungarians. Each harbors prejudices against the others which have been passed down from generation to generation. And even when the slave Carfin is found, the adventure is far from over...

Radu Jude's third feature has been aptly compared to films as diverse as THE SEARCHERS, THE LAST DETAIL and PULP FICTION (the latter for its rambling, coarse and endlessly entertaining dialogues), but the film is ultimately a moving parable about late-feudal Europe developed from historical documents and songs: its power structures and hierarchies, people's ideas of themselves and others, interaction with minorities and the resulting conflicts. A Balkan Western in black-and-white that brings the cacophony of the times strikingly to life and explores the thematic arcs that stretch into the present.

Jude, whose previous feature films (THE HAPPIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD and EVERYBODY IN OUR FAMILY) received accolades at numerous festivals in Europe and the US, is also known for a string of prize-winning short films, including THE TUBE WITH A HAT (2006), which took the top prize at Sundance and 15 other awards at festivals around the world. AFERIM! was produced by Ada Solomon's Hi Film, which also produced Golden Bear winner CHILD'S POSE (2013).

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Artist
Martha Argerich

Genre:
Classical

Total Time:
3:38:17

Record Label:
Warner Classics

Format:
CD, MP3, iTunes

Release Date
May 27, 2016

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Composer
Frank Ilfman

Total Time:
39:35

Label:
Screamworks Records

Format:
MP3, iTunes

Release Date
June 10, 2016

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

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Warner Bros is preparing for the release of their new adventure epic "The Legend of Tarzan", and they have a batch of new trailers, images and posters to convince you to go see their movie.

Directed by David Yates ("Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"), the film stars Alexander Skarsgard, Margot Robbie, Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson, Djimon Hounsou, John Hurt and Casper Crump.

"The Legend of Tarzan" opens in theaters on July 1, 2016

Check out the trailers, images and posters after the jump.


"Trolls" is the latest animated adventure from DreamWorks Animation and the creators of "Shrek" that aims to transport us to a colorful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters.

The film features the voices of Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Russell Brand, James Corden, Kunal Nayyar, Ron Funches, Icona Pop and Gwen Stefani. After the jump you can also listen to two songs from the film's soundtrack, "True Colors" (performed by Kendrick and Timberlake in May at the Cannes Film Festival), and "Can't Stop the Feeling", which is also featured in the trailer.

"Trolls" opens in theaters on November 4th.

Check out the trailer, images and poster after the jump.

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"Descent" is the third DLC Pack released for Treyarch's "Call of Duty: Black Ops III" and it includes four new multiplayer maps and Gorod Krovi, a new chapter in the game's Zombies campaign. Here's what players can expect from the new maps:

  • Empire: Treyarch adapts its Black Ops III movement system to the Call of Duty®: Black Ops II fan favorite map Raid. The re-imagining of this classic, medium-sized map features an authentic Roman villa that has been “recreated by a modern-day eccentric billionaire,” where a classic map structure mixes with the new gameplay mechanics of Black Ops III.

  • Cryogen: Located far off the coast in the Dead Sea, an isolated compound holds some of the world’s most dangerous criminals in frozen isolation. Sentry towers keep watch over the small map’s circular design as frenetic combat is funneled around the prison’s cryogenic tubes, where opportunities for wall running attacks abound.

  • Berserk: Ancient sentinels from a lost civilization guard the entrance to Berserk, a Viking village frozen in time. Players will fight through blizzards, and control the center bridge as they navigate this medium-sized map’s wooden buildings, deadly rocky outcroppings, and tight chokepoints.

  • Rumble: Gamers battle amongst larger-than-life mechanized warriors in Rumble, a stadium where giant robots battle to the roar of the crowd. This medium-sized map funnels high-speed combat to the central arena, where players battle their way through fallen mechs and pyrotechnics.

"Descent" will be available on PlayStation 4 on July 12, 2016, with other next-gen platform availability to follow.

Watch the trailer after the jump.

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In "Bridget Jones's Baby", Renee Zellweger reprises the role that earned her an Academy Award nomination in 2001. She is joined by her franchise partner Colin Firth, and newcomer Patrick Dempsey

Directed by Sharon Maguire ("Bridget Jones's Diary"), the film also stars Emma Thompson, Jim Broadbent, Celia Imrie and James Callis.

"Bridget Jones's Baby" opens in theaters on September 16th.

Check out the trailer and images after the jump.

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Video Game Description: The No. 1 LEGO videogame franchise triumphantly returns with a fun-filled, humorous journey based on the blockbuster Star Wars film. In LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, players relive the epic action from the blockbuster film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, retold through the clever and witty LEGO lens. The game will also feature exclusive playable content that bridges the story gap between Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens also introduces Multi-Builds and Blaster Battles to the LEGO videogame universe. With Multi-Builds, use available LEGO bricks to open up new paths, then break them apart and re-build them again to open up another! And another! During Blaster Battles, use your surroundings as cover to stand against the First Order.

Details, available editions, system requirements and more after the jump.

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Product Description: Stanley Kubrick’s painfully funny take on Cold War anxiety is one of the fiercest satires of human folly ever to come out of Hollywood. The matchless shape-shifter Peter Sellers plays three wildly different roles: Royal Air Force Captain Lionel Mandrake, timidly trying to stop a nuclear attack on the USSR ordered by an unbalanced general (Sterling Hayden); the ineffectual and perpetually dumbfounded U.S. President Merkin Muffley, who must deliver the very bad news to the Soviet premier; and the titular Strangelove himself, a wheelchair-bound presidential adviser with a Nazi past. Finding improbable hilarity in nearly every unimaginable scenario, Dr. Strangelove, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is a subversive masterpiece that officially announced Kubrick as an unparalleled stylist and pitch-black ironist.

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Artist
DJ Shadow

Genre:
Electronic

Total Time:
49:38

Record Label:
Mass Appeal Records

Format:
CD, MP3, Vinyl, iTunes

Release Date
June 24, 2016

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Composer
Craig Armstrong

Total Time:
43:10

Label:
WaterTower Music

Format:
MP3, iTunes

Release Date
June 24, 2016

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Tuesday, June 28, 2016

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Things were quiet in suburbia until the Joneses moved in. The comedy "Keeping up with the Joneses" stars Isla Fisher and Zach Galifianakis as a suburban couple who finds themselves involved in an international espionage plot by their ultra-sophisticated new neighbors played by Gal Gadot and Jon Hamm.

Directed by Greg Mottola ("Superbad"), the film also stars Patton Oswalt, Maribeth Monroe, Kevin Dunn, Matt Walsh and Ming Zhao.

"Keeping up with the Joneses" opens in theaters on October 21st.

Check out the trailer and images after the jump.

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Product Description: Based on real-life reporter Kim Barker’s revealing and funny memoir about covering the war beat in the Middle East, WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT is a sharp and savvy film that critics are calling “boldly entertaining” (Stephanie Zacharek, Time). A satirical take on combat journalists and an illuminating story of self-discovery, the film follows Kim (Tina Fey) as she decides to shake things up by taking a dangerous assignment in Afghanistan. There, in the midst of chaos, Kim discovers her true strength as she risks it all to find the next big story. The film features an all-star ensemble cast including Margot Robbie (The Wolf of Wall Street, Suicide Squad), Martin Freeman (The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey), Billy Bob Thornton (“Fargo”), and Alfred Molina (Spider-Man 2).

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Product Description: Po and the Furious Five are back in the hilarious and critically-acclaimed hit film your whole family will love! When Po discovers a secret village of fun-loving, clumsy pandas, he must train them to defeat Kai, a supernatural villain who threatens to destroy Kung Fu.

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Product Description: Eye in the Sky stars Helen Mirren as Colonel Katherine Powell, a UK-based military officer in command of a top-secret drone operation to capture terrorists in Kenya. Through remote surveillance and on-the-ground intel, Powell discovers the targets are planning a suicide bombing and the mission escalates from "capture" to "kill." But as American pilot Steve Watts (Aaron Paul) is about to engage, a nine-year old girl enters the kill zone, triggering an international dispute reaching the highest levels of US and British government over the moral, political, and personal implications of modern warfare.

Find out more about this product after the jump (order links, extras, trailer etc.)

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Product Description: The essence of baseball is the primal battle between the pitcher and the batter, a magical moment only 396 milliseconds in the making. The mysteries and memories of baseball's greatest heroes are revealed in Fastball, as it features interviews with dozens of former players, from legendary Hall-of-Famers to up-and-coming All-Stars, including Hank Aaron, Nolan Ryan, and Derek Jeter, with narration by Kevin Costner (Field of Dreams). Fastball is peppered with archival footage of baseball's greatest moments, plus original high-speed 4K footage and motion graphics that unlock the secrets hidden within a ball traveling over 100 mph. While players, historians, and scientists might disagree on who was actually the fastest pitcher in history - and yes, the film does the physics and concludes with a clear verdict - Fastball tells the story of the game itself.

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Product Description: Adrenaline-pumping chases and deadly double crosses electrify this twist-filled thriller. After a botched heist, thieves and ex-lovers Jack and Karen (Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Claire Forlani) are targeted by Eddie (Bruce Willis), a murderous crime boss. To escape with their lives, Jack and Karen must steal a cargo of precious gems. But when the job goes down, allegiances are betrayed and lines are crossed as Jack, Karen, and Eddie face off in a fateful showdown.

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Product Description: Soldiers with a mysterious sleeping sickness are transferred to a temporary clinic in a former school. The memory-filled space becomes a revelatory world for housewife and volunteer Jenjira, as she watches over Itt, a handsome soldier with no family visitors. Jen befriends young medium Keng who uses her psychic powers to help loved ones communicate with the comatose men. Doctors explore ways, including colored light therapy, to ease the mens' troubled dreams. Jen discovers Itt's cryptic notebook of strange writings and blueprint sketches. There may be a connection between the soldiers' enigmatic syndrome and the mythic ancient site that lies beneath the clinic. Magic, healing, romance and dreams are all part of Jen's tender path to a deeper awareness of herself and the world around her.

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Artist
Cash Cash

Genre:
Dance

Total Time:
56:43

Record Label:
Big Beat Records

Format:
CD, MP3, iTunes

Release Date
June 24, 2016

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Composer
Power Glove

Total Time:
74:36

Label:
Ubisoft

Format:
MP3, iTunes

Release Date
June 13, 2016

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Monday, June 27, 2016

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"Lights Out" is a horror film directed by David F. Sandberg, based on his own 2013 short film, and produced by "The Conjuring" helmer James Wan.

Teresa Palmer stars as Rebecca, a young woman who grew up terrorized by an unknown supernatural presence that only manifested in the shadows. When she left home, she was certain she had escaped her childhood fears, but now, her little brother Martin (Gabriel Bateman) is experiencing the same terror. Rebecca is forced to face her fears and unlock the truth of this malevolent entity which seems to have a mysterious attachment to their mother (Maria Bello).

"Lights Out" opens in theaters on July 22nd.

Check out the trailers, images and posters after the jump.

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The first trailer and posters for the action sequel "Mechanic: Resurrection" have been released online.

Jason Statham returns as elite assassin Arthur Bishop, who is forced out of retirement by the deceitful actions of a cunning but beautiful woman (Jessica Alba). In order to find a way out of this dangerous situation, he must complete three impossible assassinations, and make them look like accidents.

Directed by Dennis Gansel, the film also stars Tommy Lee Jones, Michelle Yeoh, Natalie Burn and Sam Hazeldine.

"Mechanic: Resurrection" opens in theaters on August 26th.

Check out the trailer and posters after the jump.

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Electronica Arts has released a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming hockey game "NHL 17", and a few images.

The studio is showing off the game as the best in the long-running franchise, with all-new game modes and a deeper experience through the best on-ice gameplay ever made. Let's hope that's all true.

"NHL 17" will be released on September 13th on PlayStation 4. PC fans will be disappointed to learn that this new installment will not be made available for them. There hasn't been an NHL game for the PC since 2008.

Check out the trailer and images after the jump.

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Paramount has released the final trailer for "Star Trek Beyond" along with 26 new images and 11 posters. The trailer also features Rihanna's new song "Sledgehammer".

Directed by Justin Lin ("Fast & Furious" franchise), the film stars Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Sofia Boutella, Joe Taslim, and Idris Elba.

"Star Trek Beyond" opens in theaters on July 22, 2016.

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Video Game Description: In the dungeon-crawling first-person shooter Zigguratm become a neophyte sorcerer, and get ready for your rite of passage: Enter the labyrinth and face dangerous challenges to prove your worth and become a powerful wizard! The game focuses on fast-paced first person shooting, with an old-school vibe, and updated handling and game mechanics. Dungeon crawling and RPG/Roguelike elements are added into the mix, resulting in a fun, challenging and varied game, with lots of content to discover.

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Artist
Landing

Genre:
Rock
Psychedelic

Total Time:
37:25

Record Label:
El Paraiso

Format:
CD, MP3, Vinyl, iTunes

Release Date
June 17, 2016

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Product Description: Newly re-mastered in HD! In this classic film noir, a down-on-his-luck former boxing contender (John Payne, The Crooked Way, Hidden Fear), turned cab driver has to hide from the police when he's accused of murdering his badgering wife when her lifeless body turns up in the back of his cab. On the run and out of time, he needs to bring the real killer to justice before the cops and the thugs responsible for the set-up get their hands on him. Top-notch direction by the great Phil Karlson (Kansas City Confidential) and featuring a great cast that includes Evelyn Keyes (The Prowler), Brad Dexter (The Magnificent Seven), Frank Faylen (Riot in Cell Block 11), Peggie Castle (I, the Jury) and Jay Adler (The Killing).

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Composer
Danny Bensi
Saunder Jurriaans

Total Time:
36:26

Label:
Lakeshore Records

Format:
MP3, iTunes

Release Date
June 24, 2016

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Sunday, June 26, 2016

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"Finding Dory" is once again the #1 movie at the box-office, while competing new releases "Independence Day: Resurgence", "Free State of Jones" and "The Shallows" settle for less.

Find out more about the weekend box office after the jump.

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This post contains all the news, trailers, movie clips, DVD/Blu-Ray releases and many more, that you may have missed in the last seven days, arranged in an accessible manner. Just browse and click the article titles you want to read. Read the full article to check out the weekly summary.

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STX Entertainment has released the official trailers (green-band and red-band), two TV spots, a batch of images, and a poster for the upcoming R-rated comedy "Bad Moms".

The film stars Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn as three stressed out moms who decide to abandon all responsibilities in the pursuit of freedom via all kinds of raunchy behavior.

Written and directed by "The Hangover" scribes Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, the film also stars Christina Applegate, Jada Pinkett Smith, Annie Mumolo, Oona Laurence and Emjay Anthony.

"Bad Moms" opens in theaters on July 29th.

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Artist
Alice Bag

Genre:
Rock
Alternative Rock/Indie Rock

Total Time:
37:46

Record Label:
Don Giovanni Records

Format:
CD, MP3, Vinyl, iTunes

Release Date
June 24, 2016

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