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You Pick the Box Office Winner: (2/10-2/12)

By: Erik Davis on February 10, 2012 at 1:25PM Comments

And … we’re back! This week is a pretty busy week at the multiplex. Lots to talk about this week – including the return of another Star Wars film to theaters – as well as love, drama, action and a little fantasy too. What do you think conquers the box office this weekend?

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'Breaking Dawn 2' Trailer to Debut with 'The Hunger Games'; More 'Twilight' to Come If Meyers Writes More Books

By: Erik Davis on February 10, 2012 at 10:28AM Comments (8)

It appears the only way we're getting more Twilight movies beyond The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 is if Stephenie Meyer writes more books. Meanwhile, those Twi-hards itching for a piece of Breaking Dawn, Part 2 will get it when the trailer premieres before The Hunger Games this March 23. Would you like to see Meyer pen more stories they can adapt into movies or TV shows?

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'The Bourne Legacy' Trailer: Jeremy Renner Makes You Forget All About Matt Damon

By: Erik Davis on February 8, 2012 at 10:45AM Comments (10)

Universal has just dropped the first trailer for The Bourne Legacy, and it does a great job of teasing the film while bridging the gap between this and The Bourne Ultimatium, which was the last Bourne-related film featuring Matt Damon in the starring role. Check out the new trailer and poster, inside, and let us know what you think!

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'The Wolverine' Finally Gets a Release Date

By: Erik Davis on February 8, 2012 at 10:14AM Comments (6)

According to Box Office Mojo, The Wolverine will hit theaters on July 26th, 2013, sliding into a late-July spot that's been friendly to comic book characters like Batman and Captain America in the past. What say you? Excited about The Wolverine? Can Fox make up for the mistakes made with X-Men Origins: Wolverine?

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You Rate the New Releases: 'Chronicle,' 'The Woman in Black' and 'Big Miracle'

By: Erik Davis on February 6, 2012 at 1:25PM Comments (1)

Congrats to the low-budget Chronicle for debuting at number one with $22 million and proving you don't need a lot of money or stars to open number one at the box office these days. Did you check out this awesome film, Daniel Radcliffe in the terrifying The Woman in Black or Drew Barrymore in theuplifting Big Miracle? Sound off on our polls and comment board!

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You Pick the Box Office Winner: (2/3-2/5)

By: Erik Davis on February 3, 2012 at 1:08PM Comments (2)

Just because it’s Super Bowl weekend (Go Giants!) doesn’t mean you can’t drag your tired self off the couch for a little moviegoing! Who do you think will win the box office this weekend?

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First Look: Daniel Craig as James Bond in 'Skyfall'

By: Erik Davis on February 1, 2012 at 10:19AM Comments (1)

We've already seen one shadowy official image, but this is our first look at Daniel Craig up close and personal, as he gets set to take down the bad guys in Skyfall. Take a look at the new image, inside!

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Ghosts on a Plane! Check Out the First Trailer for '7500'

By: Erik Davis on January 31, 2012 at 10:17AM Comments (3)

Of all the things that can go wrong on an airplane, something tells us being attacked by a supernatural force is the last thing on your mind once that seatbelt is fastened. Check out the excellent teaser trailer from Takashi Shimizu, director of The Grudge.

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You Rate the New Releases: ‘The Grey,’ ‘One for the Money’ and ‘Man on a Ledge’

By: Erik Davis on January 30, 2012 at 1:12PM Comments (3)

This weekend's box office proved Liam Neeson owns the month of January. His latest film, The Grey, opened in first place with $20 million, all but paving the way for Neeson to star in January movies from here on out. This year he fought wolves – what should Liam Neeson fight next January? Let us know in the comments as well as your thoughts on the other new releases!

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First Look: 'The Avengers' Get Its Own Specialty 3D Glasses

By: Erik Davis on January 30, 2012 at 12:28PM Comments (4)

How do you get folks excited about a 3D experience that probably won't add much value to the overall moviegoing experience? Well, by partnering with RealD3D to create custom 3D glasses that fans can pick up to make their experience seeing The Avengers in theaters a memorable one. Will you spend the extra dough to see the movie in 3D?

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Watch: Full 'Ferris Bueller' Honda Super Bowl Commercial, Peter Berg Directed Mini Cooper Ad & Jerry Seinfeld's Wants an Acura

By: Erik Davis on January 30, 2012 at 10:19AM Comments (1)

The upcoming Super Bowl ad featuring Matthew Broderick reprising his role as Ferris Bueller for a Honda CRV commercial directed by Todd Phillips (The Hangover) is now online where you can check out the entire thing one week before it airs during the big game. Also, check out the 30-second Mini Cooper ad directed by Peter Berg (Battleship).

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You Pick the Box Office Winner (1/27-1/29): 'The Grey,' 'One for the Money' and 'Man on a Ledge'

By: Erik Davis on January 27, 2012 at 1:31PM Comments (6)

Liam Neeson fights wolves, Sam Worthington threatens to jump off a building ledge and Katherine Heigl tackles the action comedy genre. Will one of them claim the top spot at the box office this weekend or will Underworld steal their thunder? Who do you think wins the box office this weekend?

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Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher and Leslye Headland on Their Mean and Dirty Sundance Dramedy 'Bachelorette'

By: Erik Davis on January 25, 2012 at 10:40AM Comments (1)

Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fisher and director Leslye Headland talk about their female ensemble dramedy Bachlorette, which premiered at Sundance this week. Find out why the cast and crew expect to be compared to Bridesmaids and why Fisher was shocked when she first read the script.

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The Five: Sundance Films Everyone is Buzzing About

By: Erik Davis on January 24, 2012 at 2:24PM Comments

While the 2012 Sundance Film Festival is only about halfway over, and awards won’t be given out till later in the week, there are still a whole crop of movies people are loving on as of this moment. We wanted to stop in now, though, and fill you in on which movies everyone is buzzing about so that you can start anticipating them now before they arrive in theaters later this year.

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Oscar Nominations: 'The Descendants,' The Artist,' 'The Help,' 'Moneyball' and More Dominate Academy Award Nominations

By: Erik Davis on January 24, 2012 at 6:06AM Comments (16)

Nominations for the 84th Academy Awards have been announced. Find out if your favorite films have a chance at taking home the coveted Oscar.

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