Movie Blog Archives - November 2012

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November 2012 Archive

'Star Trek Into Darkness' Plot Synopsis Unveiled

By: Sean OConnell on November 27, 2012 at 6:59AM Comments (5)

Long previews for J.J. Abrams' Star Trek Into Darkness will hit theaters beginning on Dec. 14 (attached to prints of The Hobbit). With that in mind, Paramount has revealed a longer plot synopsis. Do you want to read it, or would you rather avoid spoilers? 

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Josh Hutcherson says 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' will be Filmed in IMAX

By: Sean OConnell on November 26, 2012 at 4:27PM Comments (5)

The best thing Hunger Games fans can hear right now is that the sequel, Catching Fire, is going to be bigger than the original. And by that, we mean that certain scenes are going to be filmed using IMAX technologies, to hopefully put audiences directly into the Games

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Watch 'The Hobbit' World Premiere Live from New Zealand

By: Sean OConnell on November 26, 2012 at 3:03PM Comments (1)

Peter Jackson's The Hobbit, the first chapter in a planned trilogy, will hold its world premiere in Wellington, New Zealand -- where the film was shot -- on Tuesday, Nov. 27. And we have a way for you attend. Well, sort of. We'll explain. 

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'Les Miserables' and 'Zero Dark Thirty' Stun Critics at Early Screenings

By: Sean OConnell on November 26, 2012 at 7:32AM Comments (10)

Studios started unveiling their holiday heavy hitters over the Thanksgiving weekend, screening Les Miserables and Zero Dark Thirty for critics and Oscar trackers. What were the prevailing opinions?

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'Twilight' Tops the Thanksgiving Box Office Holiday

By: Sean OConnell on November 26, 2012 at 5:26AM Comments (12)

Even though a string of new releases entered the marketplace over the Thanksgiving weekend, three films that had opened before the holiday held on to their spots. The list was led by Twilight, but what came in right behind Breaking Dawn Part 2

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Cine Latino: La Virgen de Guadalupe Takes Center Stage in 'Hecho en Mexico' (Exclusive Clip), Plus Win Tickets to the Premiere

By: Elisa Osegueda on November 23, 2012 at 11:18AM Comments (10)

Thanks to our friends at Pantelion Films, we are happy to share with you this exclusive clip for Hecho en Mexico. The clip touches on the cultural and religious impact of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexico. Plus, win tickets to the Los Angeles premiere of Hecho en Mexico...

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Tarantino Movie Guide: Test Your Knowledge of 'Jackie Brown'

By: Derrick Deane on November 23, 2012 at 4:07AM Comments

Riding a wave of success and tremendous expectation following Pulp Fiction, Quentin Tarantino's third film mixed a heist film with '70s Blaxploitation film and starred genre icon Pam Grier. That movie was Jackie Brown. How many of these trivia facts did you know?

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Thanksgiving Holiday Movie Guide: Going to the Theater this Weekend? We've Got You Covered

By: Sean OConnell on November 22, 2012 at 4:57AM Comments (104)

Millions will head to the movie theaters over the long Thanksgiving weekend, most likely with family members in tow. But what should you see? We break down the best films currently screening, and tell you which members of your family will have the best time. 

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Sneak Peek: 'Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away' (Plus 4 New Posters)

By: Stacie Hougland on November 21, 2012 at 12:39PM Comments (1)

On December 21, Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away comes to a theater near you starring performers from the various shows in a drama set against a variety of Cirque styles and acts – if you’ve never had the chance to see a Cirque show, now is your chance.

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Film Mom: Hollywood Holds Back on Family Fare for the Holidays?

By: Tara McNamara on November 21, 2012 at 12:00PM Comments (17)

This year at the movies, Santa is making an appearance but not leaving many gifts. Rise of the Guardians is the lone holiday kids’ film from now until the end of the year. Not cool, Hollywood...

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You Pick The Box Office Winner: Can a Thanksgiving Release Beat 'Twilight'?

By: Erik Davis on November 21, 2012 at 10:48AM Comments (13)

Rise of the GuardiansWhen vampires fall in love at the box office, they mean business. To no one's real surprise, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 opened to big numbers last weekend, grabbing $141 million, which wasn't very far off from my own prediction of $140 million. But Bella and Edward shouldn't feel too comfortable in their top spot

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Exclusive 'Dark Skies' Trailer Premiere: The Producers of 'Inisidious' and 'Sinister' Trade Demons for Something New...

By: Peter S. Hall on November 21, 2012 at 10:16AM Comments (2)

The horror filmmakers are trading families preyed upon by demons for a family targeted by something even more disturbing. Check it out.

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'Paranormal Activity 5' 2013 Release Date Announced

By: Sean OConnell on November 21, 2012 at 9:07AM Comments (10)

Even though the fourth Paranormal Activity underperformed at the box office, Paramount has revealed a release date for a fifth installment in the long-running series. And as you probably could have guessed, it will open in October. 

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'Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith 3D' Opening Earlier than Expected

By: Sean OConnell on November 21, 2012 at 7:58AM Comments (7)

Cheer up, Anakin. Star Wars fans will have two 3D re-releases to look forward to in 2013, as Revenge of the Sith carved out an earlier release date in October. Hopefully that will make the wait for Episode 7 feel that much shorter. 

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Indie Close-Up: Awards Contenders 'Rust and Bone,' 'Hitchcock,' 'Central Park Five' Open in Theaters

By: Derrick Deane on November 21, 2012 at 6:02AM Comments

Award conteders galore hit theaters this holiday weekend. Between the family get-togethers, over-eating and holiday shopping, here are three films worth checking out this weekend…

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