A new extended trailer of Kubo and the Two Strings, the upcoming adventure fantasy 3D stop-motion animated movie directed by Travis Knight for Laika Studio, has been released online, enjoy below:

KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS

This summer an adventure unlike any other will unfold.

The quest begins August 19, 2016.

Plot synopsis:
“Kubo lives a quiet, normal life in a small shoreside village until a spirit from the past turns his life upside down by re-igniting an age-old vendetta. This causes all sorts of havoc as gods and monsters chase Kubo who, in order to survive, must locate a magical suit of armor once worn by his late father, a legendary Samurai warrior.”

This new trailer is awesome, can’t wait to explore the marvelous world of Laika’s Kubo and the Two Strings!

There are also three new character posters:

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Why does the monkey remind of the yeti?

Release date: August 19, 2016.
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You may watch below the first official trailer of The Call Up, the upcoming action science-fiction movie written and directed by Charles Barker and starring Max Deacon, Morfydd Clark. Ali Cook, Parker Sawyers, Tom Benedict Knight, Boris Ler, and Adriana Randall:

THE CALL UPPlot synopsis:
“When a group of elite online gamers each receive a mysterious invitation to trial a state-of-the-art virtual reality video game, it’s a dream come true and impossible to resist.
Arriving at the test site, the group step into hi-tech gear and prepare for a revolutionary, next-level gaming experience that brings modern warfare to life with frightening realism.
At first it’s a unique and exhilarating experience. But what starts out like a dream encounter with cutting edge technology quickly takes a turn for the sinister.
Once the group are attacked by enemy combatants, they soon realize this is no game after all. Make a mistake here and you pay with your life. Now these masters of the shoot ‘em up will have to fight for survival within a game gone bad, but this time it’s for real.”

Interesting concept and the suits look great, sign me up for The Call Up!

Two posters of the film:

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THE GAME

This time it’s for real!

From the Award winning producer of “The Machine“.

And two official pictures from the film:

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The release date of The Call Up is set to May 20, 2016 (straight to DVD).
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Update – New pictures thank to the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival 2016:

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Let’s watch the first official trailer of The Confirmation, the upcoming drama comedy movie written and directed by Bob Nelson and starring Clive Owen, Maria Bello, Patton Oswalt, Jaeden Lieberher, Matthew Modine, Robert Forster, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Tim Blake Nelson:

THE CONFIRMATION

From the Academy Awards Nominated Screenwriter of “Nebraska”
comes a story about fatherhood.

Plot synopsis:
“Eight year old Anthony (Jaeden Lieberher) is somewhat uneasy about spending the weekend with his alcoholic, down-on-his-luck carpenter dad Walt (Clive Owen) while his mom Bonnie (Maria Bello) and her new husband Kyle (Matthew Modine) go to a Catholic retreat together. Walt is just as uneasy about spending time with Anthony, especially since their first day together is a series of characteristically unfortunate events, including his truck breaking down, his landlord locking him out of the house, and the theft of his toolbox, which he needs for an upcoming job. As Walt and Anthony set about finding the guys who stole the tools and improvise around their other misfortunes, they begin to discover a true connection with each other, causing Walt to become a better father and Anthony to reveal the promise and potential of the good man he will become…”

There’s also a new poster:

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THE CONFIRMATION

The film looks like a great father & son story, you can definitely sign me up for the movie The Confirmation!

What about you? Are you hooked by the trailer? or are you mesmerized by Clive Owen’s eyes?

The release date of The Confirmation is set to March 18, 2016.
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Two posters for Sand Castles, the upcoming crime drama thriller movie directed by Clenet Verdi-Rose and starring Jordon Hodges, Anne Winters, Randy Spence, Saxon Trainor, Daniella Grace, Scott Jemison, and Clint Howard:

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SAND CASTLES

Tragedy runs through our blood.

Plot synopsis:
“In rural Indiana, Noah Daly (Jordon Hodges) and his impoverished family wrestle with the mysterious return of his now mute sister Lauren (Anne Winters), who was kidnapped and held captive for over a decade.”

And here’s the movie trailer:

SAND CASTLES

I must admit the trailer caught my attention, I will give the film a try! And you?

The release date of Sand Castles is set to February 16, 2016.
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We’ve got our hands on four new preview clips of The Choice, the upcoming romantic drama movie directed by Ross Katz:

The Choice – About Travis

The Choice – She’s crushing on you.

The Choice – Miracle worker

The Choice – A ceremonial cake on the face!Plot synopsis:
“Travis (Benjamin Walker) and Gabby (Teresa Palmer) first meet as neighbors in a small coastal town and wind up in a relationship that is tested by life’s most defining events.”

Why waste such a nice cake? What a shame!

In theaters: February 5, 2016.
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Take a look to the first official poster of Complete Unknown, the upcoming drama movie directed by Joshua Marston and starring Rachel Weisz, Michael Shannon, Kathy Bates, Danny Glover, and Michael Chernus:

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COMPLETE UNKNOWN

You are who you say you are.

There’s also a new plot synopsis:

Plot:
“When Tom (Michael Shannon) and his wife host a dinner party to celebrate his birthday, one of their guests brings an intriguing date named Alice (Rachel Weisz). Tom is convinced he knows her, but she refuses to acknowledge their past history. When Alice makes a hasty exit, Tom follows her down the rabbit hole and into the night, where they explore the freedom to shed one’s skin in the anonymity of the big city. What ensues is an all-night odyssey with two characters, one needing to make a change in his life, the other questioning how to stop changing.”

Did you spot the head hiding in the butterfly’s shadow?

Still no official release date.
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Update – the film premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film festival, here’s a video of the Q&A:

Complete Unknown Sundance 2016 World Premiere Q&A
The Q&A featured Joshua Marston, Michael Shannon, Danny Glover, Michael Chernus, and more

We’ve got our hands on a first preview clip of The Finest Hours, the upcoming action drama thriller movie directed by Craig Gillespie:

The Finest Hours – Maybe we should just go back!Plot synopsis:
“In February of 1952, one of the worst storms to ever hit the East Coast struck New England, damaging an oil tanker off the coast of Cape Cod and literally ripping it in half. On a small lifeboat faced with frigid temperatures and 70-foot high waves, four members of the Coast Guard set out to rescue the more than 30 stranded sailors trapped aboard the rapidly-sinking vessel.”

The sea can be treacherous and the boat can be tossed this way and that. They better stop arguing and focus on piloting their boat…

In theaters: January 29, 2016.
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Take a look to this brand new poster of The Secret Life of Pets, the upcoming animated movie directed by Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney:

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THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS

Ever wonder what your pets do when you’re not home?

Plot synopsis:
“Inside of a Manhattan apartment building, a jack russel terrier named Max (Louis C.K.) starts to get neglected as a favorite pet when his owner Katie (ellie Kremper) brings home a sloppy mongrel named Duke (Eric Stonestreet), who was rescued from the pound. Little do they know, they have to put their quarrels behind when an adorable white rabbit named Snowball (Kevin Hart), the leader of an army of abandoned pets – called the ‘Flushed Pets’ – is determined to take revenge on all happily-owned pets and their owners.”

Are those animals gathering to admire the urban jungle? Or are they dreaming of a better world? Possibly of a Zootopia?

Here’s the movie trailer of The Secret Life of Pets if you haven’t seen it yet: Continue reading »

Check out the official trailer of Mountain Men, the upcoming drama comedy movie written and directed by Cameron Labine and starring Chace Crawford, Tyler Labine, Britt Irvin, Ben Cotton, and Christine Willes:

MOUNTAIN MEN

Topher has problems. Cooper has a life.
They’re family.
It’s all fun and games… until someone gets burned.

Welcome to the not so great outdoors!

Plot synopsis:
The film follows two estranged brothers, Topher (Tyler Labine) and Cooper (Chace Crawford), as they journey to a remote family cabin in the mountains to evict a squatter. Buried resentment and bruised egos soon derail the plan, and when the smoke clears they’ve destroyed their car and burned down the cabin, leaving them stranded in the cold Rocky Mountain winter. With their very survival at stake, they must learn to work together as brothers to get back to civilization.”

Am not sure I’d like to have Topher for bother, lol!

Here’s a preview clip from the film:

Mountain Men – I don’t understand why you don’t have real plates at your wedding.

Do we really need fancy china plates for a wedding? Or are paper plates enough? What do you think?

Anyway, two posters of the film:

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MOUNTAIN MEN

Welcome to the not so great outdoors!

The release date of Mountain Men i set to January 29, 2016.
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Batman and Superman are staring in each other’s eyes on this new poster of Batman V Superman, the upcoming superhero action movie directed by Zack Snyder for Warner Bros:

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BATMAN V SUPERMAN

Who will win?

Plot synopsis:
“Fearing the actions of Superman (Henry Cavill) left unchecked, Batman (Ben Affleck) takes on Superman, while the world wrestles with what kind of a hero the world really needs. With Batman and Superman fighting each other, a new threat Doomsday created by Lex Luthor. Its up to Superman and Batman to set aside their difference along with Wonder Woman to stop Lex Luthor and Doomsday from destroying Metropolis.”

Are those two super alpha dogs going to fight to death? Or do you think there’s bromance in the air?

Anyway, a new series of pictures thanks to Empire Magazine:

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There’s also a new trailer:

BATMAN V SUPERMAN

You don’t get to decide what the right thing is!

The film will hit theaters on on March 25, 2016.
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A first preview clip of Eddie the Eagle, the upcoming sports drama movie starring Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman, has been released online, you may watch it below:

Eddie the Eagle – This is your moment!Plot synopsis:
“The film follows the realization of the childhood dream of Michael Edwards a.k.a Eddie (played by Taron Egerton), and his unflinching determination to become Great Britain’s first Olympic ski-jumper. Reluctantly aided by former ski-jumper Bronson Peary (Hugh Jackman) as his coach, Eddie is unwavering in his quest to reach the 1988 Calgary Winter Games. Eddie the Eagle is an uplifting, inspirational story that celebrates human spirit, passion, and one man’s refusal to accept defeat.”

Would you wan to have Wolverine er, I mean Hugh Jackman for coach?

The film is directed by Dexter Fletcher based on a script by Sean Macaulay and Simon Kelton.

Release date: February 26, 2016.
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Check out the new official theatrical trailer of The Angry Birds Movie, the upcoming CG animated movie
directed by Fergal Reilly and Clay Kaytis and based on the popular game by Rovio:

THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE

Ever since he was a little bird Red never fit in

Plot synopsis:
“The film takes us to an island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds – or almost entirely. In this paradise, Red (Jason Sudeikis), a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck (Josh Gad), and the volatile Bomb (Danny McBride) have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to.”

You have an anger management problem? Maybe you should funnel you rage into something useful then, go fight against crime and kill a few pigs, it should help!

Angry birds will battle against pigs in theaters on May 20, 2016.
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We’ve got our hands on a first TV spot of Warcraft, the upcoming action fantasy movie directed by Duncan Jones and based on the popular game World of Warcraft:

Warcraft – It has begun: war is coming.

On June 10, enemies will unite, worlds will collide

Plot:
“The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: Orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people and their home.
So begins a spectacular saga of power and sacrifice in which war has many faces, and everyone fights for something.”

Do you think orcs are refugees or evil invaders? Do you think mankind should exterminate them?

The film will hit theaters on June 10, 2016.
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Check out the funny trailer of Brahman Naman, the upcoming comedy movie directed by Qaushiq Mukherjee and starring Shashank Arora, Tanmay Dhanania, and Chaitanya Varad:

BRAHMAN NAMANPlot synopsis:
“When Bangalore University’s team of misfits manage to get into the National Quiz Championships, they make an alcohol-fuelled cross-country journey to the competition, determined to defeat their arch-rivals from Calcutta and trying desperately to lose their virginities”

This film sure may not belong to Bollywood’s mythos, it could well be the best Indian movie of the year!

What do you think of Brahman Naman? Share your thoughts below!

The film has yet to get an official release date.
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Check out the official trailer of Imperial Dreams, the drama movie directed by Malik Vitthal based on a script he co-wrote with Ismet Prcic and starring John Boyega (yep, the black chap from Star Wars 7):

IMPERIAL DREAMSPlot synopsis:
“A 21-year-old reformed gangster’s devotion to his family and his future is put to the test when he is released from prison and returns to his old stomping grounds in Watts, Los Angeles.”

Life can be rough… Do you think mankind will ever manage to get rid of crime and poverty?

The film has yet to get an official release date.
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