Yes, the Avengers are still at the top spot, before you ask. It’s redundant right now, to ask who’s at the top, because it looks like the assorted super soldiers and Asgardians will be dominating the box office, for another week at least. What is relevant, is to ask who’s in at number two, underneath that massive helicarrier-shaped shadow. And …
So, who ruled the box office in the influential United States of America last weekend. Unsurprisingly, The Avengers were still at the number one spot, but the focus was more on how much of a dip profits would take, after a successful debut. Could Hulk smash in some more dollars this weekend, and show Tim Burton and Johnny Depp how …
Another week of movie-going, another week of Hollywood rolling in Scrooge McDuck levels of cash. The American Box office had only one real debut this week, and much like a hammer blow from Mjolnir on your jaw, it shattered all other films in its wake. The Avengers finally debuted stateside, and while a nation of traitors to the crown got …
I know what you’re thinking. How is a predictable film such as Think Like A Man still number one? That spot should have been hammered home by a certain team of super-powered heroes and villains already! See, the thing is, is that The Avengers have yet to open in ‘Merica, meaning that for once, the rest of the world got …
The problem with being associated continually with excellence is that every misstep is magnified. Still good by others’ standards, it’s really just not up to scratch given the entity’s previous efforts. And that unfortunately is the case with the not especially funny or captivating The Pirates! Band of Misfits. The latest stop-motion effort from Britain’s Aardman Animations – who previously …
It’s a fantastic weekend for new releases at the movies, with 6 new flicks catering for all audiences. In fact, I’d say that viewers have 2 Must-Sees out of today’s newcomers: The Hunger Games and Pirates! Band of Misfits… The Hunger Games: Literary sensation The Hunger Games makes the leap to the big screen with similar success. In this teen-centric …
In case you haven’t heard yet, Aardman Animation, the studio behind such great animated films such as Wallace and Gromit, Arthur Christmas and Flushed Away, are going to be releasing a new movie soon, by the name of The Pirates! Band of Misfits, later this month. It’s looking like a fantastic adventure from the studio so far, and of course, …
2012 is shaping up as a great year for lovers of stop-motion animation. Last week we looked at the trailers for The Pirates! Band of Misfits and Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie, and Friday saw the debut of the first theatrical trailer for ParaNorman (3D). All 3 movies are out this year. ParaNorman is an original story from Laika, the same animation …
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A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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