Archive for the ‘Television’ Category
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of March 26
Lincoln Capturing the danger and excitement of political intrigue, Steven Spielberg's Lincoln chronicles the final four months in the life of the man regarded as America's greatest President. Starring Daniel Day-Lewis in the title role, the untold story focuses on a defining moment in Abraham Lincoln's life - as commander-in-chief of a country in chaos; as a husband and father afraid of losing his own son to the war; and as a man guided by his conscience to end slavery. With the Civil War n...
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HBO Considering Game of Thrones Prequel
In a recent interview with IGN George R.R. Martin, writer of The Song of Ice and Fire series which has been turned into the Game of Thrones for television, discussed the possibility of a prequel. Martin has a deal with HBO that will have him creating other shows and this might be one of them. Well, I have been writing for a number of years a series of novellas set in the same world, the world of Westeros, but a hundred years earlier, about two characters called Dunk and Egg. And I published...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of March 19
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey The adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and...
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Veronica Mars Movie a Reality Thanks to Kickstarter Campaign
Fans of the Veronica Mars television series which ran from 2004 t0 2007 have always longed for a feature film to continue following the characters. The original plan had been to produce one - with the concept of jumping ahead several years even being pitched to the studio in 2007 - Â but it has been unable to come together ever since despite the main principles (creator Rob Thomas and star Kristen Bell) pushing for it. Though the fan base has been devoted and passionate it was never a huge r...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of March 12
Life of Pi Embark on the adventure of a lifetime in this visual masterpiece from Oscar winner Ang Lee, based on the best-selling novel. After a cataclysmic shipwreck, young Pi Patel finds himself stranded on a lifeboat with the only other survivor - a ferocious Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. Bound by the need to survive, the two are cast on an epic journey that must be seen to be believed. Rise of the Guardians Rise of the Guardians is an epic adventure that tells the story of a g...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of March 5
Wreck-It Ralph From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping journey in Disney's Wreck-It Ralph. For decades, Ralph has played the bad guy in his popular video game. In a bold move, he embarks on an action-packed adventure and sets out to prove to everyone that he is a true hero with a big heart. As he explores exciting new worlds, he teams up with some unlikely new friends including feisty misfit Vanellope von Schweetz. Then, when an evil enemy threatens their ...
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Full Trailer for NBC’s Hannibal
Earlier this month NBC released a teaser for their upcoming drama series Hannibal. Now a full-length trailer has arrived. The show is created by Bryan Fuller (Heroes, Pushing Daises) and stars Mads Mikkelsen and Hugh Dancy. It will feature the classic characters from Thomas Harris’ novel "Red Dragon" – FBI agent Will Graham and his mentor Dr. Hannibal Lecter – who are re-introduced at the beginning of their budding relationship. Hannibal is set to premiere April 4 at 10PM. ...
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DVD/Blu-ray for Week of February 26
The Twilight Saga - Breaking Dawn: Part 2 The astonishing conclusion to the series, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2, illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions. Chasing Mavericks Gerard Butler, Elisabeth Shue and Hollywood newcomer Jonny Weston star in this inspiring true story of courage and friendship the whole family will love. When 15-year-old Jay Moriarty (Weston) discovers that the mythical Mavericks surf break ...
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Game of Thrones Season Three Trailer
HBO has released the trailer for the upcoming third season of Game of Thrones. The coming season will be based on the novel "A Storm of Swords" in the Song of Ice and Fire series. Season three is set to debut on March 31. ...
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Teaser for NBC’s Hannibal
NBC has released a teaser ad for the upcoming drama series Hannibal. The show is created by Bryan Fuller (Heroes, Pushing Daises) and stars Mads Mikkelsen and Hugh Dancy. It will feature the classic characters from Thomas Harris’ novel Red Dragon – FBI agent Will Graham and his mentor Dr. Hannibal Lecter – who are re-introduced at the beginning of their budding relationship. Hannibal is set to premiere April 4 at 10PM. ...
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