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Monday, September 28, 2015

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)


After being symbolized as the "Mockingjay", Katniss Everdeen and District 13 engage in an all-out revolution against the autocratic Capitol.

Director: Francis Lawrence
Writers: Peter Craig (screenplay), Danny Strong (screenplay),
Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth

Storyline

After being symbolized as the "Mockingjay", Katniss Everdeen and District 13 engage in an all-out revolution against the autocratic Capitol.

Plot Summary | Add Synopsis
Plot Keywords: final battle | based on young adult novel | execution | suicide attempt | dystopia |
Taglines: The fire will burn forever
Genres: Adventure | Sci-Fi | War
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and for some thematic material |

Details

Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 20 November 2015 (USA)
Also Known As: Los juegos del hambre: Sinsajo - Parte 2
Filming Locations: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Captain America 3

An incident leads to the Avengers developing a schism over how to deal with situations, which escalates into an open fight between allies Iron Man and Captain America.

Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Writers: Christopher Markus (screenplay), Stephen McFeely (screenplay),
Stars: Elizabeth Olsen, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans

Storyline

An incident leads to the Avengers developing a schism over how to deal with situations, which escalates into an open fight between allies Iron Man and Captain America.





Details

Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 6 May 2016 (USA)
Also Known As: Captain America 3
Filming Locations: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Company Credits

Production Co: Marvel Entertainment, Marvel Studios
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Technical Specs

Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos | 12-Track Digital Sound (IMAX 12 track)| Auro 11.1
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1

Avatar 2

Director: James Cameron
Writers: James Cameron (characters), James Cameron (screenplay), 3 more credits »
Stars: Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver |

Storyline
A sequel to the 2009 global phenomenon.

Details

Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 25 December 2017 (USA)
Also Known As: Avatar 2
Filming Locations: New Zealand

super man vs bat man

Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City's own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis' most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it's ever known before.

Director: Zack Snyder
Writers: Chris Terrio, David S. Goyer
Stars: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams |

Storyline

Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City's own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis' most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it's ever known before.

Plot Summary | Add Synopsis
Plot Keywords: based on comic book | sequel | dc comics | dc extended universe | superhero
Genres: Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi
Parents Guide: Add content advisory for parents »

Details

Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 25 March 2016 (USA)
Also Known As: Batman vs. Superman
Filming Locations: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Fantastic Beasts

No one is more excited to see Eddie Redmayne star in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them than the author himself. The movie, an adaptation of author J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter prequel, has yet to begin production, but Redmayne said he is "hugely delighted" to have landed the role and called Rowling "genius."
Redmayne will play Newt Scamander in the Warner Bros. film.
Speaking for the first time about his role, he told The London Evening Standard Thursday that he is "hugely excited" to be involved. "I am so thrilled to be a part of it but I can't say a single word beyond that," the 33-year-old actor said. "I've always loved that world and I feel thrilled to be invited into it."
E! News confirmed his casting Monday. "Eddie Redmayne has emerged as one of today's most extraordinarily talented and acclaimed actors," Warner Bros. Pictures' president of creative development and worldwide production, Greg Silverman, said in a statement. "We are thrilled to welcome him into J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World, where we know he will deliver a remarkable performance as Newt Scamander, the central character in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them."

Monday, September 21, 2015

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

Bilbo and Company are forced to engage in a war against an array of combatants and keep the Lonely Mountain from falling into the hands of a rising darkness.


Director: Peter Jackson
Writers: Fran Walsh (screenplay), Philippa Boyens (screenplay), 3 more credits »
Stars: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage |


Storyline

After the Dragon leaves the Lonely Mountain, the people of Lake-town see a threat coming. Orcs, dwarves, elves and people prepare for war. Bilbo sees Thorin going mad and tries to help. Meanwhile, Gandalf is rescued from the Necromancer's prison and his rescuers realize who the Necromancer is.


Details:

Country: New Zealand | USA
Language: English
Release Date: 17 December 2014 (USA)
Also Known As: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Filming Locations: Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

BoxOffice

Budget: $250,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend: $54,724,334 (USA) (19 December 2014)
Gross: $255,108,370 (USA) (27 March 2015)



X-Men

X-Men: Apocalypse is an upcoming American superhero film based on the X-Men characters that appear in Marvel Comics. It is intended to be the sequel to 2014's X-Men: Days of Future Past and the ninth installment in the X-Men film series. Directed by Bryan Singer, with a screenplay by Simon Kinberg from a story conceived by Dan Harris, Michael Dougherty, Kinberg, and Singer, the film features an ensemble cast starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne, Olivia Munn, Evan Peters, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp, Lucas Till, Josh Helman, Lana Condor, and Ben Hardy.

The film was announced by Singer in December 2013 with Kinberg, Dougherty and Harris attached to develop the story. Casting began in October 2014 while principal photography commenced in April 2015 in Montreal, Canada and ended in August of the same year. X-Men: Apocalypse is scheduled for release on May 27, 2016, in North America.

Director: Bryan Singer
Writers: Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris.
Stars: Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Rose Byrne

Batman vs Superman

Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City's own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis' most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it's ever known before.

Director: Zack Snyder
Writers: Chris Terrio, David S. Goyer,
Stars: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams








Storyline

Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City's own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis' most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it's ever known before.
Details

Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 25 March 2016 (USA)
Also Known As: Batman vs. Superman
Filming Locations: Detroit, Michigan, USA

FROZEN

When the newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally uses her power to turn things into ice to curse her home in infinite winter, her sister, Anna, teams up with a mountain man, his playful reindeer, and a snowman to change the weather condition.

Directors: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee
Writers: Jennifer Lee (screenplay), Hans Christian Andersen (inspired by the story "The Snow Queen" by), 4 more credits »
Stars: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff |

Storyline

Anna, a fearless optimist, sets off on an epic journey - teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven - to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. From the outside Anna's sister, Elsa looks poised, regal and reserved, but in reality, she lives in fear as she wrestles with a mighty secret-she was born with the power to create ice and snow. It's a beautiful ability, but also extremely dangerous. Haunted by the moment her magic nearly killed her younger sister Anna, Elsa has isolated herself, spending every waking minute trying to suppress her growing powers. Her mounting emotions trigger the magic, accidentally setting off an eternal winter that she can't stop. She fears she's becoming a monster and that no one, not even her sister, can help her. Written by DeAlan Wilson

Details

Official Sites: Official Facebook | Official Facebook Page [Greece] |
Country: USA
Language: English | Icelandic
Release Date: 27 November 2013 (USA)
Also Known As: The Snow Queen

Box Office

Budget: $150,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend: $67,391,326 (USA) (29 November 2013)
Gross: $400,736,600 (USA) (11 July 2014)

The Incredibles

Storyline

Bob Parr (A.K.A. Mr. Incredible), and his wife Helen (A.K.A. Elastigirl), are the world's greatest famous crime-fighting superheroes in Metroville. Always saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. But fifteen years later, they have been forced to adopt civilian identities and retreat to the suburbs where they have no choice but to retire as superheroes to live a "normal life" with their three children Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack (who were secretly born with superpowers). Itching to get back into action, Bob gets his chance when a mysterious communication summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment. He soon discovers that it will take a super family effort to rescue the world from total destruction. Written by Anthony Pereyra




Details

Official Sites: Disney [UK]
Country: USA
Language: English | French
Release Date: 5 November 2004 (USA)
Also Known As: The Fantastics
Filming Locations: Emeryville, California, USA

Box Office

Budget: $92,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend: $70,467,623 (USA) (5 November 2004)
Gross: $261,437,578 (USA) (8 April 2005)

Sunday, September 20, 2015

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair

The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of fantasy films from Walden Media based on The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of novels written by C. S. Lewis. From the seven novels, there have been three film adaptations so far—The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), Prince Caspian (2008) and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) which have grossed over $1.5 billion worldwide among them.

The series revolves around the adventures of children in the world of Narnia, guided by Aslan, a wise and powerful lion that can speak and is the true king of Narnia. The children heavily featured in the films are the Pevensie siblings, and a prominent antagonist is the White Witch (also known as Jadis).


The first two films were directed by Andrew Adamson and the third film was directed by Michael Apted. The third film is the first of the Chronicles to be released in RealD 3D.[1] The fourth film is now being developed by Mark Gordon Company.




Four siblings -- Edmund (Skandar Keynes), Lucy (Georgie Henley), Peter (William Moseley), and Susan (Anna Popplewell) -- are sent from their London home to the country estate of an eccentric professor in order to ensure their safety during World War II. The house is very dull, except for a large, ornate wardrobe discovered by young Lucy during a game of hide-and-seek. Venturing inside of it in the hopes of finding a hiding place, Lucy is transported to a snowy alternate universe: a magical world called Narnia. The land is populated by talking animals and ruled over by the benevolent lion god Aslan (voiced by Liam Neeson), but sadly, the world is also in a state of perpetual winter. The white witch Jadis (Tilda Swinton), lustful for power and governed by narcissism, has cursed Narnia with a tyrannical decree that it will always be winter but never Christmas. Now, the children must fight alongside Aslan for the salvation of Narnia, but one of them, seduced by the charisma of the white witch, may choose to fight on the wrong side.



Terminator Genisys (2015)

Ratings: 8.5/10 from 94,353 users   Metascore: 38/100
Reviews: 682 user | 406 critic | 41 from Metacritic.com
When John Connor, leader of the human resistance, sends Sgt. Kyle Reese back to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor and safeguard the future, an unexpected turn of events creates a fractured timeline.

Director:      Alan Taylor
Writers:        Laeta Kalogridis, Patrick Lussier, 2 more credits »
Stars:            Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia                                  Clarke

Storyline

When John Connor (Jason Clarke), leader of the human resistance, sends Sgt. Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke) and safeguard the future, an unexpected turn of events creates a fractured timeline. Now, Sgt. Reese finds himself in a new and unfamiliar version of the past, where he is faced with unlikely allies, including the Guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger), dangerous new enemies, and an unexpected new mission: To reset the future...

Details

Official Sites: Official Facebook [Australia] | Official Facebook [Brazil] |
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 1 July 2015 (USA)
Also Known As: Terminator 5
Filming Locations: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Budget: $155,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend: $28,700,000 (USA) (3 July 2015)
Gross: $89,732,035 (USA) (11 September 2015)

Jurassic World (2015)

Jurassic World is a 2015 American  science fiction adventure film directed by Colin Trevorrow, written by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver and Derek Connolly & Trevorrow and starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. It is the fourth installment of the Jurassic Park series. Set twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Jurassic World takes place on the same fictional island of Isla Nublar, where a fully functioning dinosaur theme park has operated for ten years. The park plunges into chaos when a genetically modified dinosaur, Indominus rex, breaks loose and runs rampant across the island.

Universal Pictures intended to begin production on a fourth Jurassic Park film in 2004 for a summer 2005 release, but the film entered over a decade of development hell while the script went through revisions. Steven Spielberg, director of the first two Jurassic Park films, acted as executive producer, as he had for Jurassic Park III. Thomas Tull also acted as executive producer;[5] his production company, Legendary Pictures, funded approximately 20 percent of the film's budget.[6] Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley produced                                                        the film.


Jurassic World was released starting from June 10, 2015 in over 60 countries.[7] The film received positive reviews from film critics, who praised it for its visuals and musical score but drew some criticism for its tone and writing. The film has generated over $1.656 billion in box office revenue and set numerous records, including the biggest opening weekend in North America and worldwide.[4] The film, without inflation adjustment, became the third highest-grossing film of all time during its theatrical run, as well as the highest-grossing film of 2015, and the highest grossing film in the Jurassic Park film series. A sequel is scheduled to be released on June 22, 2018.

Box office
As of September 17, 2015, Jurassic World has grossed $649.2 million in North America and $1 billion in other territories for a worldwide total of over $1.656 billion.[4] It is the third highest-grossing film of all time in both North America and the world, as well as the highest-grossing film of 2015 and in the Jurassic Park film series.[178][179][180][181][182][183] It also tops the charts of highest-grossing openings for films in both North America and the world with a total of $524.4 million, the first time that a film had generated over $500 million worldwide in a single weekend.[7] It also set the record for the largest worldwide IMAX opening with $44.1 million and a single day IMAX gross of $13 million on Friday, June 12, 2015