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New Movies: 'The Great Gatsby,' 'Peeples'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:36:05 +0000

Two new films will try to steal audience away from the ‘Iron Man 3′ juggernaut that just got the summer-movie season off to an explosive start. The first is an adaptation of one of the most popular novels of all time; the second is the latest Tyler Perry-produced comedy. ‘The Great Gatsby’ Director Baz (‘Moulin [...]

Fast & Furious 6 Hit Theaters on Memorial Day! [VIDEO]

Alyssa — Wed, 01 May 2013 03:15:53 +0000

Do you believe in ghosts? Letti is back from the past after thought to be dead and the Rock teams up with outlaws from Fast Five to face a new kinda bad A. Are you ready for this? Fast & Furious SIX…..? really? Six? YES REALLY!!!! I love action movies and I’ve never seen a [...]

Watch the Trailer for the Next Thor Movie, 'The Dark World' [VIDEO]

Alyssa — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:00:06 +0000

The UK already has a full length trailer out for the new Thor movie. (because it premiere overseas first, I suppose) Why is it they get to see it before us? Oh well! We’ve got the trailer inside for you to check out! Not sure why it is that American movies always premiere overseas first, [...]

8 Things You Didn't Know About Indiana Jones

TheFW Staff — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:00:05 +0000

Indiana Jones was one of our favorite movie characters growing up — he ate brains, killed Nazis and wasn’t ashamed to admit he hates snakes. We assume this love is universal. That’s why we made this handy little infographic just for you. Read it and learn everything there is to know about Indy so you [...]

Tim McGraw Reveals He'd 'Love' to Do a NASCAR Movie

Christina Vinson — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:50:10 +0000

Tim McGrawÂ would love ‘two lanes of freedom’ to push the pedal to the metal and live out his NASCAR dreams. He recently admitted that not only does he love watching the stock car racing event, he would also like to do a movie about it, so he can experience flying around the track.Â â€œIâ€™m a [...]

See the Cast of 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' Then and Now

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:00:50 +0000

Of all the movies on late writer/director John Hughes’ impressive resume, it seems that his 1986 comedy hit ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ has the most staying power. Ferris, played Matthew Broderick, actually made his returnÂ in a 2012 Super Bowl Commercial, and over the past few years there has been quite a bit of debate over [...]

The Sneak Peek Trailer for 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Is Out! [VIDEO]

Alyssa — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:06:56 +0000

I read the books before they were movies and I remember that this book, 'Catching Fire' was the book that made me wish the whole series was going to be made into a movie series. The action REALLY escalates and now, you can see the trailer for it!

8 More Movie Remakes That Could Be Coming Soon

Kristy Puchko — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:05:31 +0000

If Hollywood teaches us anything, it's that nothing is sacred. No matter how distinctive or beloved a movie might be, it could well be subject to a remake. Just this year we'll be seeing reboots of 'Evil Dead,' 'Carrie' and 'Old Boy.' And in the works are revamps of 'RoboCop,' 'The Naked Gun' and 'Escape From New York.'

Famous Movie Cheerleaders Then and Now

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:30:59 +0000

Despite the fact that we weren’t the biggest fans of cheerleaders in real life, there is something about cheerleaders in movies that earns much less of our ire. Perhaps it’s that bad things happen to them. Perhaps it’s that they are so mean it goes beyond cruel and straight to funny. Whatever the reason, let’s [...]

Blake Poll: Do You Enjoy Your Favorite Books Being Made Into Movies? [POLL]

Alyssa — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:32:10 +0000

Seems like half of the movies we see coming out anymore were already books first. Twilight, Harry Potter, The Lovely Bones, Hunger Games, Jurassic Park, and even I Am Legend and The Lincoln Lawyer. Do you like this trend or are you ready for something new? You always hear the expression: ‘The book is WAY [...]

8 Things You Didn't Know About 'Star Wars' Costumes

Bretton Jardell — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:08:07 +0000

Costumes and makeup played an important and often-overlooked role in making the six 'Star Wars' movies sensational sci-fi masterpieces that, even today, nothing has really matched. They were at the center of an engrossing experience that made the viewer literally feel as though they had been transported to a distant galaxy far, far away.

Percy Jackson and The Sea Of Monsters Movie Trailer [VIDEO]

Alyssa — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:46:33 +0000

The book nerd in me is excited about this, I’ll admit it. It’s been awhile since the first Percy Jackson film, but I think that will make this second one better. The Percy Jackson series is at a middle school reading level, so they’re super easy reads for kids, pre-teens, and young adults, but are [...]

Taylor Lautner, Shaq, & Andy Samberg Join the Cast of 'Grown Ups 2′ [VIDEO]

Alyssa — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:25 +0000

Yes, it’s cheesy funny and has simple innuendos for the quick punch line type humor, but it’s still Adam Sandler and I like Adam Sandler. So, as a personality on-air, it is my job to make sure you know things like this are happening so just watch it and enjoy! Life’s too serious. Everyone could [...]

10 Actors Who Played Teenagers Well Into Their Adult Years

Donald Deane — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:55:45 +0000

We couldn’t wait to leave our teen years behind, but these movie and TV actors played kids when they were in their 20s and even older. Some of them had no problem slipping into a role several years their junior, but others were — how can we put this? — less convincing. Still, if these [...]

New Movies: 'Admission,' 'The Croods,' 'Olympus Has Fallen' and 'Spring Breakers'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:52:57 +0000

It’s a busy weekend at the movies. Comedy, action, animated fare for the kids—a solid mix for a good range of audiences, those of you who aren’t sitting in front of the TV watching March Madness, that is. ‘Admission’ A career woman’s life takes a major turn when she meets the boy who might be [...]

The Boys Are Back In Town For 'The Hangover Part III', The Epic Conclusion [VIDEO]

Alyssa — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:00:03 +0000

‘Somebody should burn this place to the ground’. Of course, they’re talking about Vegas. John Goodman joins the cast and Heather Grahm returns for the final part of ‘The Hangover Part III’. Blake’s got the preview inside! When Kristen Chenoway sang to Bradley at the Oscar’s about The Hangover 4, somebody forgot to tell her [...]

New Movies: 'Oz the Great and Powerful,' 'Dead Man Down'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:38:11 +0000

The recent 'Amazing Spider-Man' and the upcoming 'Man of Steel' seem to get all the attention regarding studios' attempt to "reboot" franchises, but that's pretty much the same thing as what's going on with 'Oz the Great and Powerful.' If it succeeds at the box office, we may end up with a new version of 'The Wizard of Oz' at some point very soon, even though the producers have said that's not their goal.

Also opening this week is a dark tale of blackmail and revenge.

Jana Kramer Returns To The Screen In New Independent Film [VIDEO]

Alyssa — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:19:03 +0000

Formerly known as a star on ‘One Tree Hill’ Jana Kramer has made quite the name for herself in Country music! But now, she returns to the screen for a new film that features her voice and her acting-’The Heart of the Country’. We’ve got the preview and a behind the scenes video inside! ‘One [...]

New Movies: 'Jack the Giant Slayer,' '21 and Over,' 'The Last Exorcism Part II,' 'Phantom'

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:04:06 +0000

This week we have four new releases, covering four different genres and targeting four different audiences: fairy-tale action epic, a coming-of-age (21) comedy, supernatural horror, and a submarine thriller. ‘Jack the Giant Slayer’ When Jack accidentally opens a portal and lets in a race of giants bent on destruction, he must lead humanity’s fight against [...]

Jurassic Park is Coming Back to Movie Theaters in 3D! [VIDEO]

Alyssa — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:10:56 +0000

With names like Michael Crichton, John Williams, and Steven Spielberg on the ticket, the movie had to become an INSTANT classic and it did! Now, with XD and 3D movies making it big in theaters, Jurassic Park is going to have it’s due back in theaters soon! I have seen this movies hundreds of times. [...]