Check out the trailer of Persona Non Grata (aka Sugihara Chiune), the upcoming biography drama movie directed by Japanese American Filmmaker Cellin Gluck about Chiune ‘Sempo’ Sugihara, the real-life Japanese diplomat who saved thousands of Jews from being killed by the Nazis during World War II:

Plot synopsis:
“Chiune Sugihara (Toshiaki Karasawa) is a Japanese diplomat working in Lithuania. During the World War II, he attempts to save many Jews from Nazi Germany by issuing transit visas to Japan. The film depicts Sugihara’s life from the period when he was a student in Waseda University.”

And here’s the film’s poster:

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PERSONA NON GRATA

Have you ever heard of this Japanese Schindler before? Well Chiune Sugihara was a real hero!

But let’s not forget his country’s war crimes during WWII… Here’s an excerpt from Wikipedia:

R. J. Rummel, a professor of political science at the University of Hawaii, estimates that between 1937 and 1945, the Japanese military murdered from nearly 3 to over 10 million people, most likely 6 million Chinese, Taiwanese, Singaporeans, Malaysians, Indonesians, Koreans, Filipinos and Indochinese, among others, including Western prisoners of war.

Japanese War Crimes – Wikipedia

The film was released on December 5, 2015 in Japan. No U.S. release date yet.

By the way here’s the movie trailer of Schindler’s List if you haven’t seen it yet: Continue reading »

Actor Channing Tatum is singing in this new preview clip of Hail Caesar, the upcoming drama comedy movie written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen:

Hail, Caesar! – No damesPlot synopsis:
“A comedic tale of Eddie Mannix (played by Josh Brolin), a fixer (whose job is to cover up or work to tone down scandals) who worked for the Hollywood studios in the 1950s. The story finds him at work when a star mysteriously (George Clooney) disappears in the middle of filming.”

Channing Tatum plays the role of Burt Gurney, a Gene Kelly-type actor who is working on a sailor musical.

What do you think of this funny clip? And do you like Channing Tatum’s singing?

Anyway, we expect to show his tap-dance skills too in the same scene:

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Release date: February 5, 2016.
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A brand new full-length trailer of Undisputed 4 aka Boyka Undisputed, the upcoming martial-arts action movie sequel starring Scott Adkins, has been released online, watch it below:

BOYKA UNDISPUTED 4

Boyka is back!

Plot synopsis:
“In the fourth installment of the fighting franchise, Yuri Boyka (Scott Adkins) is shooting for the big leagues when an accidental death in the ring makes him question everything he stands for. When he finds out the wife of the man he accidentally killed is in trouble, Boyka offers to fight in a series of impossible battles to free her from a life of servitude.”

Damn the shackled fighter looks like a real beast! That said, Scott Adkins received a gift from God and he shall beat this hypertrophied monster!

What do you think of this new movie trailer of Boyka Undisputed? Are you excited about the film? Share you thoughts below?

Anyway, a few pictures from the film:

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The film is directed by David N. White based on a script by David White and Tony Mosher.

Release date: sometime in 2016 (straight to DVD).
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Zootopia, the upcoming CG adventure animated movie from Disney, is actually titled Zootropolis is the U.K., check out this new international trailer:

DISNEY’S ZOOTOPIA

Welcome to Zootopia where one smooth fox has one sly plan.

But he has one big problem!

From the creators of Frozen and Big Hero 6.

Get ready to unleash your wild side!

Plot synopsis:
“The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde, to solve the mystery. ”

The U.S. title “Zootopia” is a portmanteau word blending Zoo and utopia, and “Zootropolis” the U.K. title is a portmanteau blending Zoo and metropolis (city). I guess they don’t believe in utopia anymore in Europe… So they changed the title over there.

The film will hit theaters on March 4, 2016.
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We’ve got our hands on two new funny preview clips of Zootopia, the upcoming CG adventure animated movie directed by Byron Howard, Rich Moore, and Jared Bush for Disney:

Zootopia – Fur of a skunk.

Zootopia – Elephant in the Room.Plot synopsis:
“In the animal city of Zootopia, a fast-talking fox who’s trying to make it big goes on the run when he’s framed for a crime he didn’t commit. Zootopia’s top cop, a self-righteous rabbit, is hot on his tail, but when both become targets of a conspiracy, they’re forced to team up and discover even natural enemies can become best friends.”

Would you address the elephant in the room? Or or would you rather bury your head in the sand like an ostrich?

Release date: March 4, 2016.

Note: the common legend that ostriches bury their heads in the sand to avoid danger is actually false, they don’t!
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Check out this new hilarious and action-packed preview clip of Deadpool, the upcoming R-rated action superhero movie starring Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Gina Carano, T.J. Miller, Ed Skrein, Brianna Hildebrand, Andre Tricoteux, Jed Rees, and Leslie Uggams:

Deadpool – Finish your tweet.Plot synopsis:
“Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds), who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.”

In the clip above you may have recognized:
– Colossus (voiced by Actor Stefan Kapicic),
– Actor Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson aka Deadpool,
– Actress Brianna Hildebrand as Ellie Phimister aka Negasonic Teenage Warhead,
– Actor Gina Carano as Angel Dust,
– and Actor Ed Skrein as Ajax.

Negasonic is awesome, isn’t she?

Release date: February 12, 2016.
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This new featurette of Hail Caesar, the upcoming drama comedy movie written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, will give you a better idea of what to expect from the film:

Hail, Caesar! – A look inside.Plot synopsis:
“A comedic tale of Eddie Mannix (played by Josh Brolin), a fixer (whose job is to cover up or work to tone down scandals) who worked for the Hollywood studios in the 1950s. The story finds him at work when a star mysteriously (George Clooney) disappears in the middle of filming.”

There’s also a new series of character posters:

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Actor Josh Brolin is Eddie Mannix, a “fixer” who keeps actors’ scandals out of the press.

Actor George Clooney is Baird Whitlock, a movie star who’s been abducted.

Actress Scarlett Johansson is DeeAnna Moran, an Esther Williams-type actress who suddenly becomes pregnant as her film is about to go into production.

Actor Channing Tatum is Burt Gurney, an actor and one of Mannix’s clients.

Actor Ralph Fiennes is Laurence Lorenz, a film director.

Actress Tilda Swinton is Thora and Thessaly Thacker.

Actor Jonah Hill is Joseph Silverman.

The film will open in theaters on February 5, 2016.
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Thanks to IFC Films here’s the first official trailer of Cabin Fever, the upcoming horror movie remake directed by Travis Zariwny based on a script by Randy Pearlstein and starring Gage Golightly, Matthew Daddario, Nadine Crocker, Dustin Ingram, Samuel Davis, and Randy Schulman:

CABIN FEVER

From Executive Producer Eli Roth

The fever is back!

Plot synopsis:
“Executive producer Eli Roth (who helmed the original movie) presents this reboot of his instant classic gorefest, which features all new characters and all new kills. The story is familiar: fresh out of college, a group of five friends retreat to a remote cabin in the woods for one last week of partying—only to become snacks for a gruesome, flesh-eating virus. What’s surprising are the ingenious new deaths, which offer a fresh spin on a horror-comedy milestone.”

Well judging from the trailer this remake looks like it could be better than the original for once!

Anyway, here’s the film’s poster:

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From Producer Eli Roth

A Film by Travis Z

CABIN FEVER

You can’t run from what’s inside.

What do you think of this remake of Cabin Fever? Share your thoughts below!

The film will be released on February 12, 2016.

Update – Two alternate posters:

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And a UK banner poster:

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We’ve got our hands on a preview clip of Misconduct (previously titled “Beyond Deceit”), the upcoming drama thriller movie starring Josh Duhamel, Al Pacino, Anthony Hopkins, Malin Akerman, Julia Stiles, and Alice Eve:

Misconduct – I love burritosPlot synopsis:
“An ambitious lawyer Ben (Josh Duhamel) finds himself caught in a struggle between a corrupt pharmaceutical executive Denning (Anthony Hopkins) and the firm’s partner Abrams (Al Pacino). The case takes a deadly turn and Ben must uncover the truth before he loses everything.”

Int he clip above you may have recognized Josh Duhamel as Ben and Glen Powell as Doug.

Anyway, what about you? Do you like burritos?

The film is directed by Shintaro Shimosawa.

Release date: February 5, 2016.

By the way for those who don’t know what a burrito is: Continue reading »

Let’s watch those four new preview clips of Gavin O’Connor’s Jane Got a Gun, the upcoming drama western movie starring Natalie Portman, Joel Edgerton, and Ewan McGregor:

Jane Got a Gun – Gunslinger

Jane Got a Gun – A pair of bullets

Jane Got a Gun – Let’s go see Jane.

Jane Got a Gun – Like a beggarPlot synopsis:
“The film centers on Jane Hammond (Natalie Portman), who has built a new life with her husband Bill “Ham” Hammond after being tormented by the ultra-violent Bishop Boys outlaw gang. She finds herself in the gang’s cross-hairs once again when Ham stumbles home riddled with bullets after dueling with the Boys and their relentless mastermind Colin (Ewan McGregor). With the vengeful crew hot on Ham’s trail, Jane has nowhere to turn but to her former fiancé Dan Frost (Joel Edgerton) for help in defending her family against certain destruction. Haunted by old memories, Jane’s past meets the present in a heart-stopping battle for survival.”

Jane is lucky to have her ex-boyfriend around to come to her rescue, isn’t she? Will he get some honey as a reward for his help?

Release date: January 29, 2016.
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There’s a new trailer of The Bronze, the upcoming drama comedy movie starring Melissa Rauch, Gary Cole, Sebastian Stan, Thomas Middleditch, Cecily Strong, and Haley Lu Richardson:

THE BRONZEPlot synopsis:
“A foul-mouthed former gymnastics bronze medalist Hope Annabelle Greggory (Melissa Rauch) must fight for her local celebrity status when a young athlete’s star, Maggie Townsend (Haley Lu Richardson), rises in town.”

I bet the foul-mouthed Olympic spinster will find both her smile and a boyfriend, lol!

Anyway, funny movie ahead!

The film will open in theaters on March 18, 2016.
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You may watch below a new full-length trailer of The Secret Life of Pets, the upcoming animated movie directed by Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney for Illumination Entertainment:

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS

Ever wonder what the pets you love do when you leave?

From the humans behind “Despicable Me”.

This Summer

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.”

This trailer of The Secret Life of Pets looks pretty good! Can’t wait to join those crazy pets on a adventure through the urban jungle!

In theaters: July 8, 2016.
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Here’s the first official trailer of Nine Lives, the upcoming family comedy movie directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and starring Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Garner, Malina Weissman, Cheryl Hines, Christopher Walken, and Robbie Amell:

NINE LIVES

From the director of the Men in Black movies.

Kevin Spacey as you’ve never seen him before!

Plot synopsis:
“Tom Brand (Kevin Spacey) is a daredevil billionaire at the top of his game. His company is nearing completion on the tallest skyscraper in the northern hemisphere. But Tom•s workaholic lifestyle has disconnected him from his family, particularly his wife Lara (Jennifer Garner) and daughter Rebecca (Malina Weissman). Rebecca’s 11th birthday is here, and she wants a cat. Tom hates cats but needs a gift. He finds a mystical pet store where the owner, Felix Perkins (Christopher Walken), presents him with a tomcat named Mr. Fuzzypants. En route to his daughter’s party, Tom has a terrible accident. When he wakes he discovers he is trapped in the body of the cat. Adopted by his own family, he begins to experience his life through a new perspective. In order to return to his family as the husband and father they deserve, Tom will have to learn why he has been placed in this peculiar situation.”

Well, definitely a family movie. kids will enjoy the film I bet!

And here’s the film’s poster:

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NINE LIVES

Mr. Fuzzypants is a really beautiful cat, isn’t he?

The release date of Nine Lives has been pushed back to August 5, 2016.
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Check out the first official trailer of Trolls, the upcoming 3D CG animated movie directed by Mike Mitchell and Walt Dohrn for Dreamworks Animation:

TROLLSPlot synopsis:
“DreamWorks Animation’s TROLLS is an irreverent comedy extravaganza with incredible music! From the genius creators of SHREK, TROLLS stars Anna Kendrick as Poppy, the optimistic leader of the Trolls, and her polar opposite, Branch, played by Justin Timberlake. Together, this unlikely pair of Trolls must embark on an adventure that takes them far beyond the only world they’ve ever known, “, and their quest will test their strength and reveal their true colors.”

Those little trolls are cute. Not sure there was a real need for a twerking troll though… Anyway, we’re impatient to see a full-length trailer to get a better idea of what to expect from the movie Trolls.

The film will open in theaters on November 4, 2016.
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Actor Michael Fassbender has been spotted on the set of The Snowman, the upcoming crime drama movie directed by Tomas Alfredson based on a script by Matthew Michael Carnahan:

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Plot synopsis:
“Detective Harry Hole (Michael Fassbender) investigates the disappearance of a woman whose pink scarf is found wrapped around an ominous-looking snowman.”

And here’s a news report from a local network: Continue reading »