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'Dark Shadows' Underwhelms: Are Audiences Tiring of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton's Collaborations?

By: Sean OConnell on May 14, 2012 at 12:01PM Comments (28)

Dark Shadows didn't do well over its opening weekend. Most box-office trackers didn't expect it to beat The Avengers, but the estimated $28 million earned over the weekend marks an all-time low for Tim Burton. Are people getting tired of his collaborations with Johnny Depp, or is this a one-off swing and miss? We discuss.

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Watch: 'Men in Black 3' Featurette with Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin

By: Derrick Deane on May 10, 2012 at 1:45PM Comments (2)

Men in Black 3 is getting set to hit theaters in a couple weeks and the marketing blitz is beginning to kick into high gear. Today we get a new international featurette featuring stars Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin as they explain the plot of the film. Are you getting excited for the release of this three-quel?

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Avengers Showdown: Iron Man vs. Loki – Tell Us Who Wins and You Could Win Fandango Bucks!

By: Derrick Deane on May 10, 2012 at 12:17PM Comments (113)

This contest is now closed. Iron Man defeated Loki, quite one-sidedly 87-18, Looks like fan sentiment overcame Loki's magic. Check back tomorrow for our final Avengers Showdown!

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'The Artist' Re-Releases in Theaters This Weekend…Plus, an Exclusive Chance to Win a Free Screening with 50 Friends

By: cwalton on May 8, 2012 at 5:02PM Comments

Just in time for Mother's Day is this weekend's re-release of Best Picture winner, The Artist. And with the upcoming release is our exclusive announcement of a special Facebook promotion courtesy of our friends at Weinstein Company...

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Would You Sit Through a Three-Hour Cut of 'The Avengers?'

By: Sean OConnell on May 8, 2012 at 11:40AM Comments (30)

Joss Whedon recently revealed in an interview that he'll add 30 minutes to his The Avengers when the film hits DVD and Blu-ray. But would you rather see that version in theaters, and potentially in 3D? Or are longer edits on popular films best left at home? We'd love to hear your thoughts on the matter. 

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You Rate the New Releases: Tell Us What You Thought of 'The Avengers'

By: Erik Davis on May 7, 2012 at 3:07PM Comments (8)

The Avengers shattered box office records this weekend, but did it deserve it? Sound off with your thoughts on summer's first big blockbuster

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Will Ferrell, Zack Galifianakis Deliver 'Campaign' Messages in Political Spoof Ads

By: Derrick Deane on May 7, 2012 at 12:17PM Comments

While Marvel's superheroes have kicked off the summer movie season in a big way, there are a few non-comic book related movies out there looking to gain some buzz. With 2012 being an election year, the teaming of Will Ferrell and Zack Galifianakis in the political comedy The Campaign seems like comedy gold. Check out the clips, inside!

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Can 'The Dark Knight Rises' Beat the Box-Office Record Just Set by 'The Avengers?'

By: Sean OConnell on May 7, 2012 at 11:40AM Comments (30)

Joss Whedon's The Avengers raked in an estimated $200 million over the weekend, blowing holes through previous box office records. If any film due to come out in theaters this summer has a chance of topping that number, it's Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises. Can the Bat beat Marvel's mightiest heroes? We break down the film's chances.  

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Weekend Chatter: Was 1982 the Greatest Summer Movies Season of All Time?

By: Sean OConnell on May 4, 2012 at 2:23PM Comments (23)

The Avengers officially kicks of the 2012 Summer Movie Season, which has us thinking about the best summer seasons of the past. Right now, 1982 looks like the finest season in recent memory (E.T., Blade Runner AND The Road Warrior). But what is your all-time favorite summer movie-going experience. Share yours (and find out mine) in today's Weekend Chatter!

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Trailer: New 'Dark Knight Rises' Tease Promises "There's a Storm Coming"

By: Sean OConnell on May 1, 2012 at 8:06AM Comments (4)

The latest trailer for Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises will be in theaters on Friday, likely attached to prints of Joss Whedon's The Avengers. But why wait until then? Warner Bros. posted the trailer online late Monday night, and we have it for you right here. Watch it (again and again) and let us know what you think!

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Weekend Chatter: Study Says Audiences Love 3D As 'Avengers' Kicks Off Summer Movie Season. Do You Agree?

By: Sean OConnell on April 27, 2012 at 1:22PM Comments (15)

Joss Whedon's The Avengers is the first of several 3D movies set to screen in local multiplexes this summer. And according to a recent poll, moviegoers who've tried a 3D movie at leats once in the past three years prefer it to 2D. Do you agree? And which movies will you absolutely see in 3D this summer? Let us know.

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Watch: Paramount Shares Official Opening Scene for Sacha Baron Cohen's 'The Dictator'

By: Sean OConnell on April 26, 2012 at 1:36PM Comments

Sacha Baron Cohen recently conquered Las Vegas when he pre-screened The Dictator at CinemaCon. Now Paramount has shared the official opening scene from Cohen's upcoming comedy, and we have it here for you. 

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The Best Summer Movies for Kids of All Ages

By: Tara McNamara on April 26, 2012 at 11:30AM Comments

No school for three months means parents have to find ways to entertain bored kids. Luckily, the movie industry is here to help. Check out Fandango’s Summer Movie Calendar for Parents – make plans now...

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Sacha Baron Cohen's 'The Dictator' Screens in Las Vegas - What are Critics Saying?

By: Sean OConnell on April 24, 2012 at 9:07AM Comments (1)

Sacha Baron Cohen descended on Las Vegas for CinemaCon Monday night, dressed in character from his anticipated summer comedy The Dictator. And while Cohen joked with theater exhibitors, the film screened for a packed house of event attendees and critics. Early word on the comedy started reaching the Internet, so what did critics have to say about Cohen's latest? Click and find out. 

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What Should You See This Summer? Check Out AOTS' Attack of the Summer Movies

By: cwalton on April 23, 2012 at 4:19PM Comments (1)

Wondering what's hot at the movies this summer (besides the absolutely fantastic The Avengers)? This week, our sister cable network G4's Attack of the Show (including a guest spot from our own Grae Drake) will dissect all things summer movies, and give the rundown on all of the blockbusters headed your way over the next four months. Here's the full scoop...

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