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Fandango Reveals its 2013 Hot List of the Most Anticipated Movies and Actors

April 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment


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Fresh off the heels of Fandangos best-performing year in 2012, the leading moviegoer destination surveyed more than 2,000 film fans last weekend, asking them about the films and stars they are most anticipating in the new year. Fandangos Chief Correspondent Dave Karger also weighs in with his expert opinions on Fandangos Hot List categories for 2013, which include Most Anticipated Blockbuster, Biggest Male Breakout Star, and Biggest Female Breakout Star. Fans also gave their opinions on the “Sexiest Men and Women in the Movies.” All of the results of Fandangos 2013 Hot List are available at Fandango.

From the elegance of to the amped up action of 3, 2013 will be loaded with blockbuster originals, sequels and reboots, giving moviegoers of all tastes a bounty of options at the box office this year, said Karger.

Karger and fans found common ground agreeing that (Man of Steel) will be the Biggest Male Breakout Movie Star of 2013. They diverged, however, on other categories such as Most Anticipated Blockbuster, with fans picking : Catching Fire and Karger favoring the Brad Pitt-fronted zombie thriller World War Z.

FANDANGO FAN PICKS

MOST ANTICIPATED BLOCKBUSTER

1. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

2. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

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4. Into Darkness

5. The Great Gatsby

BIGGEST MALE BREAKOUT MOVIE STAR

1. Henry Cavill (Man of Steel)

2. Sam Claflin (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire)

3. Armie Hammer (The Lone Ranger)

4. Jai Courtney (A Good Day to Die Hard)

5. Nicholas Hoult (Jack the Giant Slayer; Warm Bodies)

BIGGEST FEMALE BREAKOUT MOVIE STAR

1. Alice Eve (Star Trek Into Darkness)

2. Chlo

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Red Dawn (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) Reviews

April 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Red Dawn (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)

Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games), and Isabel Lucas (Immortals) deliver a full arsenal of pulse-pounding excitement in this explosive action-adventure! The unsuspecting citizens of Spokane, Washington, wake up one morning to the shocking sight of foreign paratroopers dropping from the sky in a surprise attack on the United States. Soon the entire city is under enemy control, but a group of courageous teenagers has decided to fight back, by waging an all-out war against the invaders, to take back their town - and their freedom!Those parachutes floating quietly down over the skies of Spokane are disconcerting, to say the least. For good reason: that's the advance force of the invading North Korean military, who have nothing less than the occupation of the U.S. of A. in mind. That's right, the North Koreans; because the Soviet fighters of the 1984 version of Red Dawn have gone the way of the Cold War, this 2012 remake looks to Kim Jong-un's isolated regime as the 21st-century Commie menace. As before, it's up to a group of local teens--you know, the Wolverines--to lead the resistance; Chris Hemsworth and Josh Peck step into the roles played by Patrick Swayze and C. Thomas Howell in the original. All of which could still have some jingoistic survivalist appeal, if only the remake weren't executed so ham-handedly. The action might be lively, but the dialogue scenes are staged as though nobody in the movie had ever spoken before. Each character has a single note, and the actors--including Adrianne Palicki, Josh Hutcherson, and Tom and Nicole's kid Connor Cruise--tend to play the intensity card. If the David vs. Goliath fantasy still works, great; otherwise, stick with the '84 version, which at least had director John Milius's craftsmanship on display, however absurd the story might have been. (Footnote to film history: this version of Red Dawn was shot with the Chinese identified as the invaders, then altered in postproduction to shift to North Koreans. Fear of losing the Chinese market proved a greater argument than plausibility, if plausibility comes into play in these circumstances.) --Robert Horton

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House at the End of the Street Reviews

January 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment

House at the End of the Street

Terror hits home in the chilling Unrated Cut of House at the End of the Street - with a shocking added twist you didn't see in theaters! Academy Awardr Nominees Jennifer Lawrence* (The Hunger Games) and Elisabeth Shue** star in this edge-of-your-seat horror hit packed with heart-pounding thrills and gripping suspense. Newly divorced Sarah (Shue) and her teenage daughter Elissa (Lawrence) have just moved to the suburbs for a fresh start. But their hopes quickly shatter as they learn that, years earlier, a grisly murder took place next door when a deranged girl killed her parents and disappeared. The girl's older brother Ryan (Max Thieriot) still occupies the house, and when he befriends Elissa, his secretive past could become her worst nightmare!

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November 10, 2012 By 25 Comments

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The Hunger Games [2-Disc Blu-ray + Ultra-Violet Digital Copy] Reviews

August 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The Hunger Games [2-Disc Blu-ray + Ultra-Violet Digital Copy]

Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers in her younger sister's place and must rely upon her sharp instincts when she's pitted against highly trained Tributes who have prepared their entire lives. If she's ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.Building on her performance as a take-no-prisoners teenager in Winter's Bone, Jennifer Lawrence portrays heroine Katniss Everdeen in Gary Ross's action-oriented adaptation of author-screenwriter Suzanne Collins's young adult bestseller. Set in a dystopian future in which the income gap is greater than ever, 24 underprivileged youth fight to the death every year in a televised spectacle designed to entertain the rich and give the poor enough hope to quell any further unrest--but not too much, warns Panem president Snow (Donald Sutherland), because that would be "dangerous." Hailing from the same mining town, 16-year-olds Katniss and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson, The Kids Are All Right) represent District 12 with the help of escort Effie (an unrecognizable Elizabeth Banks) and mentor Haymitch (a scene-stealing Woody Harrelson). At first they're adversaries, but a wary partnership eventually develops, though the rules stipulate that only one contestant can win. For those who haven't read the book, the conclusion is likely to come as a surprise. Before it arrives, Ross (Pleasantville) depicts a society in which the Haves appear to have stepped out of a Dr. Seuss book and the Have-Nots look like refugees from the WPA photographs of Walker Evans. It's an odd mix, made odder still by frenetic fight scenes where it's hard to tell who's doing what to whom. Fortunately, Lawrence and Hutcherson prove a sympathetic match in this crazy, mixed-up combination of Survivor, Lost, and the collected works of George Orwell. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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Synopsis

Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, the Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers in her younger sister’s place to enter the games, and is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy when she’s pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.

About the Author

SUZANNE COLLINS first made her mark in children’s literature with the New York Times bestselling Underland Chronicles for middle grade readers. Her debut for readers aged 12 and up, The Hunger Games was an instant bestseller, appealing to both teen readers and adults. It has appeared on the New York Times bestseller list for more than 180 consecutive weeks/more than three consecutive years since publication. Suzanne Collins also had a successful and prolific career writing for children’s television. In 2010 Collins was named to the TIME 100 list as well as the Entertainment Weekly Entertainers of the Year list. In 2011 Fast Company named her to their 100 Most Creative People in Business.


Meet the Characters

Katniss Everdeen

The Tribute who becomes a heroine when she volunteers to take her sister’s place in the Hunger Games.

Peeta Mellark

The male Tribute from District 12, who has long harbored secret feelings for Katniss.

Gale Hawthorne

Katniss’s fellow hunter, rebel and best friend, who is heartbroken when she volunteers and departs for the Games.

Haymitch Abernathy

Victor of the 50th Hunger Games, now the rarely sober mentor for Katniss and Peeta.

Effie Trinket

Katniss’s elaborately-coiffed escort and PR handler for the Games.

Cinna

Katniss’s personal Stylist for the Games who becomes her unexpected confidante and supporter.


 

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hunger games

August 19, 2012 By 2 Comments

 

Whereas Katniss kills with finesse, Collins writes with raw power. . .The and Catching Fire Expose Children to Exactly the kind of violence we usually shield them from. But that just goes to show how much adults forget about what it’s like to be a child. Kids are physical creatures. And they’re not stupid. They know all about violence and power and raw emotions. What’s really scary is when adults pretend that such things don’t exist.

I was so obsessed with this book I had to take it with me out to dinner and hide it under the edge of the table so I wouldn’t have to stop reading. The story kept me up for several nights in a row, because even after I was finished.

I just lay in bed wide awake thinking about it. . . is amazing.

Against all odds, Katniss has won the Hunger Games. She and fellow District 12 tribute are miraculously still alive. Katniss should be relieved, happy even. After all, she has returned to her fami.

, girl on fire, has survived, even though her home has been destroyed. Gale has escaped. Katniss’s family is safe. Peeta has been captured by the Capitol. District 13 really does exist. 

In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing.

In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts.

The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing themall to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.

Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she steps forwards to take her sister’s place in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before – and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weight survival against humanity and life against love.

Acclaimed writer , author of The New York Times bestselling Underland Chronicles, delivers equal parts suspense and philosophy, adventure and romance, in this searing novel set in a future with unsettling parallels to our present.

SUZANNECOLLINS is the author of the bestselling Underland Chronicles, which started with Gregor the Overlander. In Hunger Games, she continues to explore the effects of war and violence on those coming of age. Suzanne lives with her family in Connecticut.

 

Acclaimed writer SUZANNE COLLINS, author of The New York Times bestselling Underland Chronicles, delivers equal parts suspense and philosophy, adventure and romance, in this searing novel set in a future with unsettling parallels to our present.

SUZANNECOLLINS is the author of the bestselling Underland Chronicles, which started with Gregor the Overlander. In Hunger Games, she continues to explore the effects of war and violence on those coming of age. Suzanne lives with her family in Connecticut.

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The Hunger Games (Free Outdoor Movie)

June 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment

(Free Outdoor Movie)
Event on 2012-07-12 21:00:00
Location: Lawn behind Maverick Activities Center (500 W. Nedderman Dr.)

UT Arlington presents a free outdoor movie! Students, faculty/staff, alumni and community members are welcomed; free popcorn; soft drinks and concessions for sale. Lawn seating; bring a blanket or chair. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

MOVIE SYNOPSIS: In a not-too-distant future, North America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts, the televised games are broadcast throughout Panem. The 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors, literally, with all citizens required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss' young sister, Prim, is selected as the mining district's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart Peeta, will be pitted against bigger, stronger representatives who have trained for this their whole lives.

Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
142 minutes; , ,
Rated PG-13 for intense violent thematic material and disturbing images – all involving teens

In the event of inclement weather, the event may be moved indoors with limited seating.

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The Hunger Games Ultimate Hope Trailer (2012) HD Movie

March 27, 2012 By 25 Comments

The Ultimate Hope Trailer (2012) HD Movie Visit Fansite CHANNEL!: bit.ly SUBSCRIBE to The Hunger Games Fansite: bit.ly Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains. Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love. THE HUNGER GAMES is directed by Gary Ross, and produced by Nina Jacobson’s Color Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik. ‘ best-selling novel, the first in a trilogy published by Scholastic that has over 16 million copies in print in the alone, has developed a massive global following. Music: “Sleep Now” by Hughes Hall CapitolTV “Capitol TV” “new hunger games trailer” “hunger games trailer ” “hunger games trailer 3″ “” “” “” “The Hunger Games movie” “The Hunger Games trailer” “The Hunger …

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The Hunger Games Jennifer Lawrence Makes Hearts Swoon on the Letterman Show with Her Modesty

March 22, 2012 By 5 Comments


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RoadFish.com mens lifestyle and finance magazine commended The actress for her modesty in the face of overwhelming paparazzi and stardom, as Lawrence displayed an unpretentious, unassuming demeanor during her interview on the Late Night Show with . has surpassed Twilight in ticket pre-sales, rocketing Jennifer to certain fame and a household name.

Letterman and Lawrence discussed fans reactions when they get to meet her, to which Jennifer said that most either scream, cry and/or faint. Nicole Eggenberger of OK Magazine reported that when David Letterman asked Lawrence if it was possible for her to watch the film and see what they see on the screen, Lawrence replied, No! I am a troll. I hate myself.

The Letterman interview isnt the first time Lawrence has shown her down-to-earth, modest personality. The Internet Movie Data Base has compiled quotes by Lawrence taken from auditions and meetings, such as I don’t really diet or anything. I’m miserable when I’m dieting and I like the way I look. I’m really sick of all these actresses looking like birds… I’d rather look a little chubby on camera and look like a person in real life than look great on screen and look like a scarecrow in real life. Lawrence is also quoted on IMDb as saying, I’m doing what I love, and then I get months and months of rest. I have a lot of money for a 21-year-old. I can’t stand it when actors complain.

RoadFish.coms Senior staff writer is quoted as saying, I thought Jennifer was a good actress before, but after seeing her personality in interviews, shes entered dream girl status in my book. Talented but modest, funny but humble, and a little goofy. Shes the kind of person you can just tell wont let stardom and fame get to her head, and will always be true to herself. I really admire a person like that.

Jennifer Lawrence was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky and graduated from high school two years early to pursue an acting career. She got her start on TV in 2007 on The Bill Engvall Show as eldest daughter, Lauren Pearson. Lawrence has since acted in Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner films Winters Bone and Like Crazy. She been awarded other such honors as one of People magazines Most Beautiful People in the World 2011, one of Variety magazines Top Ten Actors to Watch 2010, and voted number 10 in Maxims Hot 100 Women list in 2011.

RoadFish.com describes Lawrence as the perfect woman, offering its readers a dating tip of taking a page out of Jennifers book when looking for a woman: someone who is talented but down-to-earth, who follows her heart and remains true to herself.

21-year-old Lawrence portrays the 16-year-old character of in the film The Hunger Games, due to hit theaters on March 23.

About RoadFish.com

RoadFish.com is an online men’s lifestyle and finance magazine targeted toward men in their 30s and 40s that have already attained a moderate level of success in life, and are striving toward more. It goes over current events of interest to this group, such things as exciting adventures, making money, consumer interests, popular film, and dating tips, as well as ways to make more and save more money. It is a publication owned by Purpose Inc.

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The Hunger Games Theatrical Trailer #2

March 18, 2012 By 27 Comments

Get tickets to today: on.fb.me Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another until one survivor remains. Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love. THE HUNGER GAMES is directed by Gary Ross, with a screenplay by Gary Ross and and Billy Ray, and produced by Nina Jacobson’s Color Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik. Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novel, the first in a trilogy published by Scholastic that has over 23.5 million copies in print in the alone, has developed a massive global following. It has spent more than 160 consecutive weeks/more than three consecutive years to date on The New York Times bestseller list since its publication in September 2008, and has also appeared consistently on USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists.

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