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Taken, Star Trek Trilogy on DVD – May 12, 2009

Jane Boursaw — Wed, 13 May 2009 04:05:19 +0000

With the new "Star Trek" in theaters right now, it’s a good time to revisit some old favorites in a fantastic "Star Trek Trilogy" DVD set. Take a look at what’s new on DVD and Blu-ray this week:

Star Trek: Motion Picture Trilogy. This fantastic set includes "Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan," "Star Trek: The Search for Spock," and "Star Trek: The Voyage Home." Also out this week are two sets from the TV shows: "The Best of Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "The Best of Star Trek: The Original Series."

Taken (on Blu-ray and DVD). This fast-paced thrill ride stars Liam Neeson as CIA agent Bryan Mills, a workaholic trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter. When she’s kidnapped by an Albanian crime ring, Bryan moves heaven and earth to track her down. Rated PG-13. [Trailer] [Official Site]

Passengers. It’s a supernatural thriller starring Anne Hathaway as a grief counselor working with plane crash survivors … who start to disappear. Also stars Andre Braugher and Dianne Wiest. Rated PG-13. [Official Site]

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans. Vampires and werewolves populate this dark movie about centuries-old blood feuds. Rated R. [Official Site]

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“Taken,” “Paul Blart” Top Box Office: Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2009

Jane Boursaw — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:05:38 +0000

“Paul Blart: Mall Cop” is still holding strong at the box office, smack dab in between two horror flicks, “Taken” and “The Uninvited.” Here’s the rundown from Box Office Mojo. What did YOU see this weekend?

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Box Office: Jan. 23-25, 2009

Jane Boursaw — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:25:17 +0000

"Paul Blart: Mall Cop" is still tops at the box office! I guess other moviegoers liked the funny Kevin James as much as I did. Here’s the roundup from Box Office Mojo:

Paul Blart: Mall Cop, $21.62M
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, $20.82M
Gran Torino, $16.24M
Hotel for Dogs, $12.86M
Slumdog Millionaire, $10.69M
My Bloody Valentine 3D, $10.01M
Inkheart, $7.60M
Bride Wars, $6.86M
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, $6.08M
Notorious, $5.77M

Image: Sony Pictures, 2009

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Fans Review “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans” – VIDEO

Jane Boursaw — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:00:06 +0000

ReelzChannel caught up with a few fans of “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.” See what they had to say about the movie, which revolves around the centuries-old feud between a race of aristocratic vampires and their onetime slaves, the Lycans. In theaters Jan. 23, 2009. [Official Site]

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New in Theaters: Jan. 23, 2009

Jane Boursaw — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:28:02 +0000

Inkheart. Brendan Fraser plays a dad who has the ability to bring characters from books to life. Rated PG. Preview & Trailer

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans. This prequel story traces the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires known as Death Dealers and their one-time slaves, the Lycans. Rated R. Official Site

Slumdog Millionaire (wide). Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India’s “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” Rated R. Preview & Trailer

Frost/Nixon (wide). In 1977, three years after the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency, Richard Nixon (Frank Langella) selects British TV personality David Frost (Michael Sheen) to conduct a one-on-one exclusive interview. Rated R. Preview & Trailer

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Revolutionary Road (wide). Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet play Frank and April Wheeler, a young couple trying to find fulfillment in the 1950s era of conformity. Rated R. Preview & Trailer

The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience. Yes, it’s back, featuring six sequences filmed with IMAX® cameras. This marks the first time that a major feature film has been even partially shot using IMAX cameras. Rated PG-13. Film Gecko Review

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Sony Pictures 2009 Film Preview

Jane Boursaw — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:31:27 +0000

Here’s a look at what’s on tap from Sony Pictures for 2009. Some great films!

I’m especially looking forward to "The Pink Panther 2," "The Ugly Truth," "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans," and "Angels & Demons." And I’m REALLY curious about "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs," because that was one of my kids’ favorite books.

Which of these movies are YOU most looking forward to?

"Not Easily Broken" – Jan. 9, 2009

"Paul Blart: Mall Cop" – Jan. 16, 2009

"Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" – Jan. 23, 2009

"The Pink Panther 2" – Feb. 6, 2009

"The International" – Feb. 13, 2009

"Fired Up" – Feb. 20, 2009

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"The Ugly Truth" – April 3, 2009

"Obsessed" – April 24, 2009

"Angels & Demons" – May 15, 2009

"The Taking of Pelham 123" – June 12, 2009