In the Spotlight
The Movies of 2014!
It is going to be a hot and moving summer at the movie theaters this season with action-packed blockbusters, laugh-out-loud comedies and a few tear-jerkers ready for release.
Visit the EnterTeenment News Cineplex for a run down of what's playing now and what's coming soon to a theater near you!
We've got your trailers, posters, photos, and break-downs of the stories unfolding on the big screen this year. Mark your calendars everybody! There are several great, can't miss films now playing and coming soon!
Million Dollar Arm Hits It Out Of The Park!
Based on a true story, Million Dollar Arm swings into theaters on May 16! See how down-on-his-luck sports agent, JB Berstein, used an unconvential method to discover two new major leauge pitchers.
We have dedicated a feature page to this sweet, inspirational movie and hope that you will check it out!
You'll find photos from the film, learn more about the movie from cast members, filmmakers and the people who inspired the movie, and can view a ton of pics from the baseball-themed premiere! There is also the trailer to watch and clips from the film as well! Read our movie review too!
"Million Dollar Arm" Celebrates Premiere And Discovers New Pitching Talent Too!
The inspirational movie "Million Dollar Arm" opens in theaters on May 16. Cast, crew and friends gathered in Hollywood to celebrate the final product that tells the story of desperate sports agent JB Bernstein and his unconventional method of discovering two baseball stars.
Walt Disney Studios Pictures held a contest in conjunction with the release of the film hoping to find a pitcher who could throw over 100 miles an hour. Nine finalists were brought to the Green Carpet Premiere to try their luck. Josh Dahl of Glendale, AZ fell 6 mph short of the 100 goal, however, he did sign a contract with the real-life Mr. Bernstein.
Disney put together these photos to share! Click on the photo below to see them all!
Photos provided by: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
See the movie starring Jon Hamm, Suraj Sharma, and Madhur Mittal, in theaters on May 16!
Find out more about "Million Dollar Arm" by visting our movie page!
Press Has Begun For "Maleficent," One of This Year's Most Anticipated Films!
On May 30, Walt Disney Studios will delve into the dark past of one of Disney's most beloved villians! "Maleficent" comes to life in a live-action version, thanks to Angelina Jolie who seems born to play the role.
Princess Aurora is beautifully played by the uber-talented, Elle Fanning. She recently joined Jolie in Paris to talk with press about the film.
Disney sent these photos to share with you!Click on the photo below to see them all!
Photos provided by: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Be sure to mark your calendars for May 30! This is going to be one story that you won't want to miss watching unfold on the big screen!
Find out more about "Maleficent" by visting our movie page!
"Mom's Night Out" is a Hilarious Tribute to Mother's Everywhere! We Take You to the Red Carpet Premiere!
Just in time for Mother's Day... the hilarious "Mom's Night Out" opens in theaters on May 9.
Starring Sarah Drew (Grey's Anatomy), Patricia Heaton (The Middle), Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings, Goonies), Harry Shum Jr. (Glee) and country music star, Trace Adkins, this laugh-out-loud look at life is the perfect film for the family to see with Mom to thank her for all of her hard work!
EnterTeenment News was on the carpet at the premiere to talk to the movie's stars and creators about working on such a special project.
Check out the video below to see part of the action from the premiere!Head to our movie page to find out more on "Mom's Night Out!"
Several of Your Faves in Music and Television Show Up to Support the Radio Disney Music Awards!
Hundreds of thousands of you listen to Radio Disney every day for the great mix of music and super fun interviews with today's top radio and TV talent!
Many of you also cast your vote to determine the winners of the Radio Disney Music Awards. Held at the Nokia theater in Los Angeles, thousands of fans showed up to hear great performances by the likes of Ariana Grande, Austin Mahone, R5 and Zendaya! They also wanted to see the actors from their favorite Disney Channel shows who showed up to present or just join in the fun themselves!
See Red Carpet Arrivals in our exclusive photo gallery below:
Photos by: Liz Smith for EnterTeenment News
If you couldn't make it to L.A. in person, the show aired on the Disney Channel on April 27. Visit Radio Disney's official Web site to see what you might have missed or to watch your favorite performaces over and over again!
Just click on the Give Me More Button!
One of Our Favorite TV Dads, David DeLuise, Pops Up on "Baby Daddy!" Tune In April 30 at 8:30PM!
Most of us know and love David DeLuise as "Jerry Russo," the warlock turned mortal and the Dad to Selena Gomez, Jake T. Austin and David Henrie's characters on "Wizards of Waverly Place." Your grandparents probably loved his iconic actor/comedian father, Dom DeLuise just as much. On April 30, at 8:30PM, the versatile actor pops up on the ABC Family series "Baby Daddy," as a potential father to Chelsea Kane's character "Riley."
David checked in recently to talk about guest starring on "Baby Daddy," checking on Selena Gomez, life behind and in front of the camera, the actor who is "the son he never had" & more!
Be sure to catch this poigant episode of Baby Daddy on ABC Family, April 30th at 8:30PM!
Olivia Holt Talks "Bears," "Kickin' It" and More!
DisneyNature's "Bears" will arrive in theaters on April 18, just in time for Earth Day 2014. A familiar face to Disney fans will be heard singing the movies theme song "Carry On!"
Former Disney XD, "Kickin' It" star Olivia Holt is proud to lend her voice to the beautiful motion picture that follows the first year of life of two bear cubs along with their protective mother.
Olivia recently sat down with EnterTeenment News reporter, Kevin Gerdes, to talk about the film, her song and some other fun stuff!
Check out the video below to see what Olivia had to say!
Learn more about the stunning movie "Bears" by visiting our movie page!
Olivia Holt Hosts a Special Screening of DisneyNature's "Bears!" Hear Olivia's Song "Carry On" in the Film!
Most movie-goers will have a chance to see DisneyNature's "Bears" when it opens in theaters on April 18. Disney Channel star, Olivia Holt, hosted a special screening at the Walt Disney Studios recently and some of her current co-stars stopped by to support their friend and the stunning film!
Olivia is currently starring in the new series "I Didn't Do It," on the Disney Channel. Co-stars Piper Curda and Austin North and former co-star Dylan Riley Snyder (Kickin' It) were among the guests at the special viewing of DisneyNature's beautful documentary of a Momma Bear and her two cubs.
To see pictures from this fun-filled day, click on the picture to below:
Photos provided by: Walt Disney Studios/DisneyNature
Visit our movie page for more on "Bears!" Plan to start visiting your local theater on April 18th to share in this beautiful experience! Stay tuned for more on Olivia!
Draft Day Touches Down in Theaters on April 11!
Summit Entertainment fictionally takes movie-goers behind-the-scenes of one of football's most anticipated days of the year... "Draft Day."
The film stars Kevin Costner as the Cleveland Brown's General Manage, Sonny Weaver. Sonny is conflicted about having the first pick at the upcoming draft. The person he would choose is not the player that everyone else wants on the team.
EnterTeenment News was on the carpet at the premiere to talk to the movie's stars like Costner, Jennifer Garner and Tom Welling about making the movie.
Check out the video below to see part of the action from the premiere!Head to our movie page to find out more on "Draft Day!"
Bailey Buntain Guest Stars on ABC Family's "Baby Daddy!"
ABC Family fans came to love actress Bailey Buntain as "Ginny Thompson," on the series "Bunheads." We also laughed with her when she guest-starred on the ABC hit "The Middle" as "Sue Heck's" High School mentor, "Jenna Taylor." The laughs with Bailey are sure to continue when she guest stars on the ABC Family hit "Baby Daddy."
Bailey gave us the scoop on what we can expect from the episode and her character (also named Baliey)!
Be sure to catch this hilarious episode of Baby Daddy on ABC Family, April 2nd at 8:30PM!
Captain America The Winter Soldier Marches Into Theaters on April 4!
America's favorite soldier is back in "Captain America The Winter Soldier!" Picking up where "Avengers" left off, Steve Rogers is trying to live under-the-radar in Washington D.C. however, when duty calls... Steve (AKA Captain America)will be the first to repond.
We have dedicated a feature page to this highly-anticipated movie and hope that you will check it out!
You'll find photos from the film, learn more about the movie from cast members, and can view a ton of pics from the star-studded premiere!There is also the trailer to watch and clips from the film as well! Stay tuned to this page for our movie review!
Twisted's First Season Finale on ABC Family! We Get Some Scoop From Series Star, Maddie Hasson!
ABC Family's new series "Twisted" will finish season one on April 1 after a thrilling mystery that has kept an audience on the edge of its seat. The series follows Danny Desai (Avan Jogia), a 16-year-old who has just returned to his home town after five years in juvenile detention for a crime that he may or may not have committed. Despite being the "socio," Danny tries to reconnect with his friends Jo (Maddie Hasson) and Lacey (Kylie Bunbury). Upon his return, Danny finds that Jo and Lacey are no longer friends, and at the opposite ends of the social ladder.
Actress Maddie Hasson (Jo Masterson) gave us some scoop on the season finale and reflects on how she felt the first time she heard about "Twisted." Read more about Maddie by clicking on the button below.
Tune in to the Season Finale of "Twisted" on ABC Family, Monday, April 1 at 9:00PM!
Disney's "The Pirate Fairy" Swashbuckles Its Way on to Blu-ray and DVD!
Tinker Bell and friends set out on a new adventure in Disney's "The Pirate Fairy!" This fun-filled adventure arrives on home video on April 1!
Disney recently hosted a premiere for "The Pirate Fairy" at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. Actors who voice characters in the film like Mae Whitman (Tinker Bell), Christina Hendricks (Zarina) and Pamela Aldon (Vidia) walked the red carpet along side family and friends. Check out the video below to see part of the action from the premiere!
For more from the Red Carpet, click on the picture to below to see our photo gallery from the event.
Keep checking back for more about this upcoming release and don't forget to plan to pick up your copy on April 1!
The Fosters Season One Finale on ABC Family! David Lambert Talks Playing "Brandon" & More!
Season One of ABC Family's buzzed about drama, "The Fosters" comes to an end on March 24 as some problems are resolved and some drama just keeps getting bigger. The series, which premiered on June 3, 2013, introduced Stef Foster, a police officer, and her life-partner Lena, as two mothers who are raising Stef's biological son Brandon, and adopted twins, Mariana and Jesus. As if raising three teenagers isn't hard enough, Lena meets Callie and her younger brother Jude. The brother and sister have had a rough childhood and Lena thinks providing them a good home is the right thing to do.
We checked in with actor David Lambert to find out what it's like to be a part of "The Fosters." He gave us a hint as to what to expect from the finale and then talked about what he hoped will be in store for Brandon in Season Two. Keep reading to find out more about this versatile performer!
Tune in to the Season Finale of "The Fosters" on ABC Family, Monday, March 24 at 9:00PM!
Join Your Favortie Muppets on a Global Adventure as Disney's "Muppets Most Wanted" Hits Theaters on March 21!
Kermit the Frog a criminal? It can't be! So who is that frog that looks just like Kermit but is causing all kinds of trouble? See Disney's "Muppets Most Wanted" and join in the global adventure to find out!
Before or after your hit the theater, visit our feature page to learn more about this fun-filled film that will entertain the whole family!
You'll find photos from the film, learn more about the movie from cast members, see pics from the star-studded premiere and even print activities like learning how to draw Kermit! Stay tuned to this page for our movie review and more from the movie makers! Those, like the movie, are coming soon!
Fasten Your Seat Belts! "Need For Speed" is One Thrill Ride That You Don't Want to Miss!
Gamers have been familiar with the action of "Need for Speed" for about a decade, and DreamWorks' decided it was time to move the action from the small screen to the big screen. Enter Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul to play the lead in the non-stop action adaptation.
Visit our feature page to learn more about this action-packed, thrill ride that is Now Playing at your local theater.
You'll find photos from the film, you can watch the trailer, read our review and get a couple of behind-the-scenes looks at the making of the movie. Buckle your seat belt and take a ride beginning March 14!
"Pretty Little Liars'" Star Keegan Allen Meets and Greets Fans at The Charleston Town Center!!
Actor Keegan Allen has gained legions of fans by playing "Toby Cavanaugh" on the ABC Family hit "Pretty Little Liars." Hundreds of those fans showed up at the Charleston Town Center to get an autograph and say "Hi" to the charismatic actor.
Keegan arrived just as a prom fashion show was coming to a close. His presence prompted a roar from the crowd as he made his way down an escalator to a small stage. An avid photographer, Keegan carried two cameras of his own and snapped pictures of the crowd.
A DJ from Electric 102.7 was on hand to introduce Keegan and ask him a few questions. He revealed that "Ezra as A" was one of his favorite storylines and encouraged everyone to watch the season finale on March 18th. He admitted that there is a twist so surprising, even he was shocked when he heard about it.
He also revealed that they start shooting season 5 next week and that he also has plans to release an album this year. He hoped to return to Charleston to play some music sometime soon. The fans were thrilled about that possibility.
Keegan then got down to business, meeting with fans one-by-one, signing autographs and thanking them for coming. He stayed for almost three hours and was as just as nice to the last fans through as he was the first.
Click on the above picture for tons of photos from Keegan's special appearance!
To learn more about Keegan, follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeeganAllen
It's Time to Play The Music! "The Muppet Most Wanted" Premiere Lights Up Hollywood!
The biggest movie stars in the world were in Hollywood this week to celebrate the release of "Muppets Most Wanted"! We're talking Kermit the Frog. We're talking Miss Piggy! Even Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais and Ty Burrell showed up to support their Muppet friends!
Seriously though, the Muppets have been part of everyone's childhood and we are days away from the release of their next adventure. Cast members, crew and a lot of friends walked the carpet before a special premiere held at the El Capitan on Hollwood Blvd.
Click on the above picture for tons of photos from the Red Carpet!
Mark your calendars for March 21 and take your whole family to see Muppets Most Wanted at a theater near you!
Photos by Kevin Gerdes
Brad Paisley Helps West Virginia Audience Beat This Winter!
Brad Paisley has been touring the country lately, hoping that some live music will help everyone get their minds off what a harsh winter this has been!
He brought along friends like Danielle Bradbery, Chris Young and Dee Jay Silver to help out!
Find out what happened when the "Beat This Winter" tour stopped in Charleston, West Virginia. Brad, a West Virginia native, gave the crowd a night to remember.
Click on this photo to see all kinds of pics from the show. Click the "give me more" button below to find out how Brad and company made thousands of fans forget their troubles for a while.
Stars Race to the "Need For Speed" Premiere in Los Angeles!!
Though the beautiful, fast cars are certainly front and center in DreamWork's new release, "Need For Speed," actors like Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper and Michael Keaton also play huge parts in this fast-paced story. The film hits theaters on March 14 but recently the cast and crew celebrated with a star-studded premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles.
Click on the above picture for tons of photos from the Red Carpet!
Don't forget to see "Need For Speed" in theaters beginning March 14th!!
Photos by Kevin Gerdes
"Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters" is Unleashed on DVD and Blu-ray
The sequel to the popular "Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief" has now arrived on Blu-ray and DVD. The adventure continues with the newly released on home video, "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters."
We chat with actor, Brandon T. Jackson, who plays "Grover" in the film. Find out his favorite scene in the movie, his most memorable day of filming, and where you can find him when he isn't acting.
Read our review, see photos from the movie and watch the trailer on our feature page too!!
Anything That Can Go Wrong... Will! Ciara Bravo Stars in Nickelodeon's "Jinxed!"
"Big Time Rush" star, Ciara Bravo, stars in Nickelodeon's latest TV movie, the very funny, "Jinxed!" This family-friendly feature introduces audiences to the Murphy family. Though they seem like your typical "neighbors," the whole clan has been cursed! Seemingly normal everyday tasks never go right for the poor Murphy's and that equals a lot of laughs!
We talk to Ciara (Meg) about physical comedy, playing "Meg," bonding with cast-mates and a whole lot more!
Be sure to tune into "Jinxed," November 29 at 7:00PM on Nickelodeon!
Nickelodeon Brings A Super New Show To Saturday Night! "The Thundermans" Power Up For A Lot of Laughs!
From the outside, the Thundermans look like your typical suburban family... two parents, four kids, just trying to get through school and growing up. However, there is something uniquely special about this crew; they all have super powers!
We talk to Diego Velazquez (Billy Thunderman) and Addison Riecke (Nora Thunderman) about special effects, downtime on the set, and a whole lot more!
Be sure to tune into "The Thundermans" on Nickelodeon on Saturday nights!
In To Everyone's Life, A Lot of "Reign" Should Fall!
The CW is hoping that their latest drama "Reigns" supreme when it comes to captivating audiences and they certainly have all the right ingredients for an addictive new addition to our "Must-See" list. "Reign" is a historical drama based on the life of a teenaged Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary is betrothed to the future King of France and has been since she was six years old. That hasn't at all dampened Mary's independent streak and she's quite hopeful that her future husband and she can truly find love with each other.
We talked to actor Torrance Coombs who plays "Sebastian" on this intriguing new drama. Find out what he had to say about his cast-mates, the historical accuracy of the show, and what part of his costume is just "too tight!"
Be sure to tune into "Reign" on The CW on Thursday nights. Will you crown this series the best new show of the season?
The Blake Shelton "Ten Times Crazier" Tour Makes for an Insanely Good Night!
He's the CMA's reigning "Entertainer of the Year," and this tour proves why Blake Shelton is deserving of the title! The country singer and his amazing band plowed through hit after hit and rocked the sold-out crowd.
Joining Blake on tour are Jana Kramer and Easton Corbin, two promising, rising stars in their own right. We recap what went down at a recent Charleston, WV tour stop like who covered Brooks and Dunn and what "Voice" winner made a surprise appearance.
He's back as a judge on this season of "The Voice," but Blake will never give up his day job and we tell you why thousands of country music fans are grateful for that!
Music
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Music Video Spotlight
One Direction released a video for their next single "You & I!"
Directed by Ben Winston, the video features the five guys walking down a long (very long) pier. Some creative editing makes this a "must-see" video for fans!
For more on 1D and their upcoming tour visit www.OneDirectionMusic.com
Reviews
The "Divergent" Soundtrack Is Diverse in Great Tunes!
By: Sarah Messer
The much anticipated movie Divergent, which is the first installment of the trilogy, released its first soundtrack on March 11, 2014. The first single released was "Find You" a dance track by Zedd, Matthew Koma, and Miriam Bryant. It is a great opening track and sets the flow for the rest of the album.
If you are a fan of Ellie Goulding then you will really enjoy this because she has three songs (four if you have the deluxe edition) and each song brings something different for a diverse listen. "Beating Heart" is definitely the standout track of the four. Another great standout is "Fight For You" by Pia Mia, and Chance the Rapper. This is a great pop/dance ballad!
There is definitely a variety of artists featured on this album including Snow Patrol, A$AP Rocky, Skrillex and M83. The big difference for this album is that is definitely an up-tempo, dancy album, whereas most soundtracks have leaned more to the indie/folk sound, so you may be surprised when you give it a listen for the first time. Check it out now!
TV
What to Watch
Tuesday, May 6 | 8PM to 9PM | FOX | Glee
The super and multi-talented, Chris Colfer, wrote this episode of "Glee!" The episode, titled "Old Dog, New Tricks" finds Kurt landing the lead in a retirement homes production of "Peter Pan."
Meanwhile, Rachel hires Santana as her publicist, hoping that will help in a much-needed image make-over.
The Cast Talks About the Show Here:
Guest stars on this special episode include Tim Conway, Billy Dee Williams and June Squibb.
Music on tonight's episode includes "I Melt With You," "Take me Home Tonight," and "Lucky Star." All songs are available now on ITunes!
For more on Glee, visit:http://www.Fox.com
Photos provided by: FOX
DVD
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The Monuments Men
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Endless Love
How To Train Your Dragon: Collector's Edition
We Found Your Summer Crush! "Endless Love" Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD!
Jade seems like she has it all! A beautiful teen with money, her world spins out of control when she meets David, a mechanic from the wrong side of the tracks. The two start a crazy summer love affair that seems like magic, until Jade's over protective father finds out about David and forbids her to see him.
While Jade and David would do anything to be together, her Dad will stop at nothing to keep them apart. Is Jade really willing to give up her family and fortune for this new found love? Is David really worth losing everything else?
This re-make stars Gabriella Wilde as "Jade" and Alex Pettyfer as "David." These two actors have incredible chemistry and really create a world that makes you want to fall in love despite all odds.
Bonus features on the Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD include an extended ending and deleted, extended and alternate scenes. There is also a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie.
You can pick up the love story at most places where home entertainment is sold. You can also order on-line here: Enless Love
Reviews
Disney's Instant Classic "Frozen" Warms Up A Long, Cold, Winter!
By Alyson McHargue
The movie that had families flocking to the movie theater during last year's holiday season has come to Blu-ray and DVD! Disney's "Frozen" has given fans two new princesses to love and has everybody wishing we had a snowman named "Olaf!"
Falling somewhere between "Tangled" and "Enchanted," Frozen does not disappoint. Fun musical numbers will have you humming along and powerful duets between the sisters will leave you stunned and frozen with awe.
The minds of writer/directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee bring to light a story of the unbreakable bond between two royal sisters who must test the limits of true love. After a childhood accident, young princess Elsa, heir to the throne, is ordered to hide her magical powers from the world, but more importantly she must keep them from Anna, her younger rambunctious sister. Anna, confused by her sister's sudden change tries to win her way back into Elsa's heart only making matters worse.
After their royal parents are lost to a horrific storm at sea, Elsa must somehow keep her powers hidden as she takes over the throne, a nearly impossible feat. Anna announces some rather alarming news at the coronation ball and Elsa looses her cool (quite literally), fleeing the kingdom and leaving a terrible winter storm in her wake.
The true adventure begins when Anna leaves the kingdom and sets out to bring Elsa home. Along the way, Anna makes some rather snowy, but hilarious friends who help her on her way to finding Elsa. Will she reach her sister in time to save the kingdom from its chilly fate??
Pairing the incredible voices of Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel with some truly stellar animation, this wintery musical is sure to leave you warm and fuzzy during any season!
Bonus material on the Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack includes behind-the-scenes looks at the making of Frozen, Demi Lovato's Music Video to "Let it Go," the original theatrical short, "Get A Horse" and more!
See a clip from the bonus features below:
Making of Frozen - Frozen Behind the Scenes on Disney Video
Pick up this feature that is fun for the whole family at most places where home entertainment is sold. You can also order on-line here: Frozen
Fall in Love Again With One of The Greatest Love Stories of All Time! A New "Romeo and Juliet" Arrives on Blu-ray and DVD!
It certainly isn't the first film adaptation of the Shakespeare classic, but "Romeo and Juliet," available on Blu-ray and DVD on February 4, is one this generation can be proud to call their own! Starring Hailee Steinfeld and Douglas Booth as the star-crossed lovers, the tragic story plays out beautifully, in this 20th Century Fox release.
The story remains the same, Romeo and Juliet fall in love despite coming from families who absolutely hate each other. They two teenagers plot and scheme to be together and while it works for a while, their story has a tragic ending. This updated version, directed by Carlo Carlei, also boasts "Gossip Girl's" Ed Westwick as Tybalt, and stunning scenery from the stories original setting of Verona, Italy.
Bonus material on the Blu-ray disc includes behind-the-scenes looks at the cast and crew, hair and make-up and creating the overall look of the film. The theatrical trailer is also included.
Pick up this stunning love story at most places where home entertainment is sold. You can also order on-line here: Romeo and Juliet
The "Sound of Music Live" Brings Beautiful Music To Your Holiday Season!
Broadway shows, Carrie Underwood, "The Sound of Music,"... these are a few of our favorite things! Naturally, we were thrilled when NBC announced that they would be airing a broadway version of this beloved story live on television and that it would feature Carrie as "Maria".
Millions of people tuned in to watch the action unfold live but now the magic and the music have arrived on Blu-ray and DVD for fans to watch over and over again. Songs that are part of our childhood like "Do-Re-Mi" and "My Favorite Things," are given new life by an incredibly talented cast that combines Broadway veterans with fresh new faces, all of whom are worth getting to know.
Though the story remains the same (A young governess falls in love with the father of the seven children she is caring for), the cast and venue is different than the movie that has stood the test of time. "The Sound of Music Live" features a great cast, beautiful music and a production that should make the crew proud! Share this wonderful story with your friends and family this holiday season!
You can pick up this musical event at most of the places that sell home entertainment or you can order on-line here: The Sound of Music Live!
The Masked Man Is Worth Riding With! "The Lone Ranger" Rides on to Blu-ray and DVD!
By Derek Samms
December 17th sees another classic franchise revived on Home Entertainment with Disney's The Lone Ranger, based on the old Western hero of radio and television fame. Audiences have been both worried and excited about this one. We all love the masked man, but we've also seen beloved characters and their stories ruined by studios looking for their next summer blockbuster. Fortunately, the talented cast and the bold creative team give us far more delight than disappointment.
Attorney John Reid (Armie Hammer) heads to the town of Colby on the still-under-construction transcontinental railway to do his part in bringing justice to the West. After a thrilling train ride in which he narrowly escapes murderous thief Butch Cavendish (William Fichtner) with the help of Tonto (Johnny Depp), a mysterious Comanche warrior, John is recruited by his brother Dan (James Badge Dale) to ride with his band of Texas Rangers and bring Cavendish and his men to justice. Things turn sour in a hurry, though, and the situation leads John-at the urging of Tonto-to don the iconic mask and go after the bad guys himself. What follows is an action-packed adventure somewhere between a classic Western and Pirates of the Carribean.
See a clip from the film below:
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That's no surprise given the names behind this movie. The film is made by the same team that brought us the Pirates series: producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Gore Verbinski, and writing team Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, with the addition of screenwriter Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road). This band of storytellers has earned a reputation for sweeping adventures that are pure, popcorn-munching fun, and that's what they provide us again here.
Ranger certainly has a lot going for it. It's entertaining from beginning to end, thanks to an engaging story and a reliable cast. Tonto and brothel-owner Red (Helena Bonham Carter) bring the same level of quirkiness we've come to expect from Depp and Carter. Given the talent surrounding him, 26-year-old Hammer has a lot to live up to, but he dons the mask with aplomb, giving us a hero we can both root for and laugh at. Indeed, the antics of Reid and Tonto stand out in this picture, giving credit to the skill of both Depp and Hammer at playing the physical comedy. The chemistry between the two also works well-a necessity for such an iconic duo.
Their relationship might have been a concern for some moviegoers. When one thinks of Tonto, what comes to mind is usually not a respectful portrayal of Native American history and culture, but a cliched sidekick of few words. To improve on this for a new audience, Depp and the creative team made him the storyteller and a key player in the story, taking care not to make him a stereotype while still paying homage to the original character. It's a fine line, but they managed to walk it. Tonto doesn't stray too far into the silly or the sagely. Instead, he has enough flaws and insight to make him both mysterious and relatable, a very human sort of character that a lot of films fall short of when portraying Native Americans.
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There are still a few aspects critics will not like. For all the Union Blue on screen, we don't see much honor among the soldiers, and some of the dialogue sounds more like 21st-century America than the Old West. A number of characters, shots, and plot points seem familiar too. In fact, certain pieces of the story seem identical to elements in one of Elliott and Rossio's previous films (to avoid potential spoilers, we won't say which). But if the filmmakers are reusing old tricks, it's because they work, and this story has enough originality to avoid feeling formulaic.
In the end, The Lone Ranger is just what you want it to be. It's loyal to the classic series but still has a fresh take to keep it interesting. There's comedy, drama, action, beautiful Western landscapes, and several unforgettable sequences atop train cars. That classic William Tell Overture even shows up in the score a few times, just enough for you to enjoy it. The film may or may not be Oscar fodder, but it's the perfect treat for family fun this holiday season!
Bonus features on the Blu-ray and DVD combo pack include a blooper reel, deleted scenes, and multiple behind-the-scenes looks at the making of the movie. See a sneak peak BTS below.
You can pick up this new release at most places where home entertainment is sold. You can also order on-line here:
Gravity Falls Sends Six Tales to Home Entertainment!
Fans of the Disney Channel series "Gravity Falls" will be happy to discover that a new collection is available on DVD. Now you can watch the show whenever you want either at home or in the car with the DVD player.
Join twin siblings Dipper and Mabel in an adventure that unravels when they are sent to spend the summer with their uncle. The duo soon discovers that their "home away from home" has some secrets to uncover.
"Gravity Falls: Six Strange Tales" puts six well-loved episodes together on one DVD collection. - "Tourist Trapped," "The Legend of the Gobblewonker," "Headhunters," "The Hand That Rocks the Mabel," "The Inconveniencing," and "Dipper vs. Manliness" are yours to view over and over again.
You can pick this title up at most places where home entertainment is sold. You can also order on-line and have it shipped straight to your door:
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Maleficent - Coming May 2014
Disney gives this classic villian her own movie! Sleeping Beauty's evil enemy is brought to life in this live-action feature by the beautiful and talented, Angelina Jolie.
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