Movie Blog Archives - April 2012



April 2012 Archive

When Can I Watch 'Bully' With My Kids?

By: Sean OConnell on April 10, 2012 at 10:39AM Comments (3)

Bully, a ripped-from-the-headlines documentary that recently made its own headlines when The Weinstein Company challenged the MPAA over the film’s R rating, which would’ve made it harder for theater chains to screen the film for the teenagers who might benefit from Bully’s many messages. Now that the dust has settled, when can you watch this movie with your kids?

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Release Dates: 'The Dictator' Dodges 'Dark Shadows' and Disney Books Angelina Jolie for 'Maleficent'

By: Sean OConnell on April 9, 2012 at 1:53PM Comments

Two major Hollywood properties shifted around the release calendar today. Find out when you can see Sacha Baron Cohen's latest comedy, The Dictator, as well as Angelina Jolie in the live-action version take on the classic Sleeping Beauty villain, Maleficent.  

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Fanboy Fix: Find Out How You Can Watch This Week's World Premiere of 'Marvel's The Avengers'

By: Sean OConnell on April 9, 2012 at 12:27PM Comments

The Avengers plan to assemble in Hollywood this week, as Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures hold the world premiere of Joss Whedon's anticipated summer blockbuster. Want to be there? If you have a computer, we can help you. Click the story to find out how.

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You Rate the New Releases: What Did You Think of 'American Reunion' and 'Titanic 3D'?

By: Erik Davis on April 9, 2012 at 12:05PM Comments (3)

While The Hunger Games won the weekend box office for a third weekend in a row, two new releases made a game effort. We want to know what you thought of American Reunion and your thoughts on James Cameron's 3D conversion on his classic Titanic. Sound off in our polls and comment section!

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'The Hunger Games' News and Notes: Box Office Records, 'SNL' Spoofs and the Return of Gary Ross?

By: Sean OConnell on April 9, 2012 at 11:53AM Comments

So many Hunger Games-related stories broke over the weekend, we compiled them all into one handy Hunger Games post. The big news is the potential return of director Gary Ross, who just might helm Catching Fire after all. And are you ready for Katniss Barbie? Click and learn all about it.

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'The Cabin in the Woods' Prize Pack Giveaway!

By: John Halecky on April 9, 2012 at 11:02AM Comments (320)

'The Cabin in the Woods' Prize Pack Giveaway!***Note: This blog giveaway ended at 12 midnight PST, April 14th, 2012. Thanks again to everyone who submitted their comments! We'll be randomly selecting the winners, and will be in contact soon! Stay tuned to our Freshly Popped Movie Blog for more giveaways upcoming!***

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'The Avengers' Set Visit Interview: Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans

By: Erik Davis on April 9, 2012 at 7:50AM Comments

You've already learned 10 awesome things about the Avengers thanks to our recent set visit report. Now hear from two of the film's stars, in the first of a continuing series of interviews from the Albuquerque set.

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Best of the Week: 'American Reunion' Cast Interviews, 'Total Recall' Behind the Scenes Featurette

By: Derrick Deane on April 6, 2012 at 5:16PM Comments

This week offers up cast interviews for Titanic 3D and American Reunion as well as a slew of weed-themed trailers (after all, April 20th is just a few weeks away). Also, a new clip from Battleship, a Total Recall featurette and a Ted green band trailer (don't worry, we've linked to the red band version). Check out this week in trailers and clips!

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Best of the Week: James Bond Goes To Olympics, Steven Segal in 'Expendables 3'?

By: Derrick Deane on April 6, 2012 at 2:52PM Comments

The Summer Olympics are only a few months away and this year, London is the host city. Artistic director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) reveals that one of the Opening Ceremony skits will involve Daniel Craig as James Bond. Also, Steven Segal speaks about being offered a role in Expendables 3, plus Hunger Games, Avengers and more news and pics from the week.

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Weekend Chatter: Fandango's Editors Confess Which Movie Classics They've Yet To See. Now Tell Us What You've Missed!

By: Sean OConnell on April 6, 2012 at 1:32PM Comments (3)

James Cameron's Titanic, back in theaters this weekend, is a modern classic. But does that mean everybody has seen it? The Fandango staff admitted there are a few certifiable "classics" we still haven't seen. Check out the movies we singled out, and then tell us which movie masterpieces you have yet to see … and when you finally plan to catch them. 

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You Pick the Box Office Winner: Can 'American Reunion' or Titanic 3D' Crush 'The Hunger Games'?

By: Erik Davis on April 6, 2012 at 1:29PM Comments (1)

As we slowly climb out from under the box office rubble caused by the explosiveness of The Hunger Games, we're beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel ... and for some reason this tunnel is taking us back to the late '90s. Can American Reunion or Titanic 3D bump The Hunger Games off the top of the box office?

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With 'The Hunger Games' Director Gary Ross Out, We Speculate On Who Should Direct 'Catching Fire' Now

By: Sean OConnell on April 6, 2012 at 11:54AM Comments (6)

The Hunger Games film franchise received a bit of bad news with the revelation that director Gary Ross would be moving on instead of sticking around to helm Catching Fire. So, one of Hollywood's most lucrative film series has a job vacancy. Who should fill it? Movie experts weigh in with their choices. Tell us yours.  

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Sleepers to See: Morgan Spurlock Dives into Comic-Con with 'A Fan's Hope'

By: Derrick Deane on April 6, 2012 at 11:08AM Comments

Morgan Spurlock's Comic Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope hits theaters this weekend. Essentially a love letter to fans of comic books, Spurlock's team follows six people as they navigate the crowded seas of San Diego's annual pow wow and features cameos by Kevin Smith, Guillermo del Toro, Olviia Wilde, and of course, Stan Lee (among others).

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Marvel Movie Marathon Selling Out a Month in Advance

By: Derrick Deane on April 5, 2012 at 3:35PM Comments (5)

At first glance it might be kind of hard to imagine someone would want to endure over 15 hours of consecutive Marvel movies leading up to the midnight showing on The Avengers in 3D, yet AMC Theaters is announcing that 10 locations have sold out. Find out where and get your tickets for this mega-movie marathon before they're all gone!

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'Raging Bull' Sequel Announced, But Will You Watch?

By: Derrick Deane on April 5, 2012 at 2:41PM Comments (2)

There've been rumors for quite some time now, but finally it has been confirmed - Martin Scorsese's 1980 classic Raging Bull starring Robert DeNiro is getting a sequel. This time around, William Forsythe will play Jake LaMotta and Argentinean actor/director Martin Guigui will direct... but will you watch?

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