Sofia Coppola’s THE BEGUILED teaser trailer

By AI Creative Media

Focus Features will release THE BEGUILED in select cities on June 23, 2017,
expanding to more theaters on June 30, 2017

Acclaimed writer/director Sofia Coppola brings you a seductive thriller starring Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, and Elle Fanning.

“The Beguiled” marks Coppola’s first theatrical release since 2013’s “The Bling Ring.” The Oscar-winning director of Lost in Translation and The Virgin Suicides film is based on the 1966 novel by Thomas Cullinan, which had a cinematic adaptation back in 1971 starring Clint Eastwood. Based on this gorgeous trailer, it is clear that Coppola has crafted her own unique vision.

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‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ Gets Extended Super Bowl Spot

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Director Michael Bay’s fifth movie in the franchise, “Transformers: The Last Knight” has an extended trailer and it was unveiled during the Super Bowl, which adds more robot mayhem than the 30-second version Paramount released last Friday. After the Super Bowl ad leaked, Michael Bay also released a 4K version on YouTube and a note on his website.

The trailer showed a world where humans and the robots are at war, and pits Optimus Prime against his old friends. According to Forbes “Transformers: The Last Knight” will be Michael Bay’s last Transformers movie.

Here is the official synopsis for Transformers: The Last Knight.

“The Last Knight shatters the core myths of the Transformers franchise, and redefines what it means to be a hero. Humans and Transformers are at war, Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving our future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth. Saving our world falls upon the shoulders of an unlikely alliance: Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg); Bumblebee; an English Lord (Sir Anthony Hopkins); and an Oxford Professor (Laura Haddock). There comes a moment in everyone’s life when we are called upon to make a difference. In Transformers: The Last Knight, the hunted will become heroes. Heroes will become villains. Only one world will survive: theirs, or ours.”

Starring Mark Wahlberg, Josh Duhamel, Anthony Hopkins, Laura Haddock, Isabella Moner, Stanley Tucci and John Turturro, Transformers: The Last Knight arrives in theaters on June 23, 2017.

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‘Fate of the Furious’ Super Bowl spot

By AI Creative Media

The trailer for “The Fate of the Furious,” the eighth installment in the “Fast and Furious” franchise, dropped during Sunday’s football face-off, and its filled with fast (flyig) cars and high octane excitement.

At the center of this new trailer is Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) turning against his ‘Fast’ family, and introduces Charlize Theron as Cypher. The film also stars Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Helen Mirren, Nathalie Emmanuel, Elsa Ptaky, Scott Eastwood, and Kurt Russell. Gary Gray (Straight Outta Compton) has taken over directing duties.

This is the first movie in the franchise since Paul Walker passed away in 2013, and apart from The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), is the only movie without him.

The Fate of the Furious will be released on April 14.

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‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ Super Bowl Spot

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Disney released the trailer for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’, the fifth title in the mega-franchise “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie during the Super Bowl and its filled to the brim with excitement.

Set to Johnny Cash’s “Ain’t No Grave”, the trailer finally showed Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow at the very end of the teaser. This comes three months after the first teaser arrived which showcased Javier Bardem as the villainous Captain Salaza but didn’t show any signs of Depp.

Directed by Joachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg, the movie brings back Orlando Bloom (Will Turner), Geoffrey Rush (Barbossa), Kevin R. McNally (Joshamee Gibbs) and Stephen Graham (Scrum), and new co-stars Kaya Scodelario (The Maze Runner), Brenton Thwaites (Gods of Egypt) and Golshifteh Farahani (Exodus: Gods and Kings).

‘Dead Men Tell No Tales’ hits theaters Memorial Day weekend, May 26, 2017.

Here’s the official synopsis for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales:

Johnny Depp returns to the big screen as the iconic, swashbuckling anti-hero Jack Sparrow in the all-new “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.” The rip-roaring adventure finds down-on-his-luck Captain Jack feeling the winds of ill-fortune blowing strongly his way when deadly ghost sailors, led by the terrifying Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem), escape from the Devil’s Triangle bent on killing every pirate at sea—notably Jack. Jack’s only hope of survival lies in the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it he must forge an uneasy alliance with Carina Smyth (Kaya Scodelario), a brilliant and beautiful astronomer, and Henry (Brenton Thwaites), a headstrong young sailor in the Royal Navy. At the helm of the Dying Gull, his pitifully small and shabby ship, Captain Jack seeks not only to reverse his recent spate of ill fortune, but to save his very life from the most formidable and malicious foe he has ever faced.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Super Bowl trailer

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The new trailer for “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” the sequel to the 2014 breakout hit, aired just before kickoff on Sunday’s Super Bowl, and it introduced the rag tag superhero team.

The cast includes the return of Chris Pratt (Star-Lord), Zoe Saldana (Gamora), Vin Diesel (Groot), Dave Bautista (Drax), Bradley Cooper (Rocket), Karen Gillan (as Nebula), Michael Rooker (as Yondu), and Sean Gunn (as Kraglin).

Set to Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain”, the trailer reveals a gold-drenched Elizabeth Debicki who plays the character Ayesha and sets the tone of the trailer and threatening our hero: “just who the hell do you think you are?”

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is scheduled for release on May 5th, 2017. Check out the Super Bowl trailer below, (adding to the two other Guardians trailers that is already out there):

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Kong: Skull Island IMAX poster pays tribute to Apocalypse Now

By Armando


After the trailer’s release a couple of months ago, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures doubles down in it’s reference to 70s war movies. Today, the new IMAX poster for the film pays tribute to one of the most iconic of them all: Apocalypse Now.

This only seem fitting given the Skull Island’s setting and the time period the story takes place in. Comparisons to Francis Ford Coppola’s classic Apocalypse Now have been made since the first trailer arrived and these new posters further reinforce the comparisons.

It remains to be seen how much inspiration Kong actually draws from Apocalypse Now, which is considered by many as a masterpiece.

As you may already know, Skull Island is part of a cinematic franchise that unites King Kong with Godzilla and other iconic giant monsters.

The movie’s producer Alex Garcia recently spoke with Cinema Blend and provides some new insight on how the events in Kong may connect with the events of 2014’s Godzilla. Garcia explains:

“If you can establish these characters in a way that feels compelling with the technology that we have today, with very distinct backdrops, where they’re coming from, they’re each established credibly in their own right, it should feel right for them to come together.”

Directed by Kings of Summer’s Jordan Vogt-Roberts, Kong stars Oscar-winner Brie Larson (Room) as a photojournalist, and Tom Hiddleston (Thor), as a former SAS officer and tracker accompanied by a military team led by Samuel L. Jackson that sets out to investigate the mysteries of Skull Island. Also stars John Goodman and John C. Reilly with an international cast which includes Tian Jing, Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, John Ortiz, Thomas Mann, Shea Whigham, Toby Kebbell, and Eugene Cordero.

Kong: Skull Island is set to open in theaters on March 10, 2017.

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Ben Affleck steps away from directing “The Batman”

By Armando

So Ben Affleck won’t be directing the upcoming Batman standalone movie “The Batman” movie after all, the actor-director announced Monday via The Hollywood Reporter.

“Performing this role demands focus, passion and the very best performance I can give. It has become clear that I cannot do both jobs to the level they require,” actor says

With this surprising announcement, Affleck reassured fans that he remains committed to play the role. “Together with the studio, I have decided to find a partner in a director who will collaborate with me on this massive film. I am still in this, and we are making it, but we are currently looking for a director. I remain extremely committed to this project, and look forward to bringing this to life for fans around the world.”

Ben Affleck at last year’s comic-con ©aiphotoimaging.com


This may come as a shock to some fans, though many who follow the development of this project will remember Affleck’s recent uncertainty of his directing gig. He recently told The Guardian that it is “not a set thing”. “If it doesn’t come together in a way I think is really great, I’m not going to do it,” Affleck told The Guardian.

In April 2016, the studio announced that Affleck would star in and direct a standalone Batman film, the first since The Dark Knight Rises (2012). Affleck first donned the cape and cowl last year in Batman V Superman:Dawn of Justice, and also appeared briefly in Suicide Squad. He will reprise the role in Zack Snyder’s Justice League on November this year.

The Batman currently has no release date, but it was revealed that Deathstroke will be the movie’s villain, played by Joe Manganiello. Affleck recently directed and starred in Live By Night.

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Oscar Nominations Reflect Diversity in Hollywood

Oscars 2017 – Not ‘So White’ Anymore

By Elizabeth Stainton

Remember last year’s Academy Awards and the hashtag #OscarSoWhite? Not this time. This year, six black actors were nominated for their work in films that championed diversity. These films include Fences, which stars Denzel Washington and is based on August Wilson’s iconic play about African-American life in Pittsburgh.Barry Jenkins’ drama Moonlight has been nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.

Bond Fans might recognize Naomie Harris from her role as Moneypenny. She received a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role in Moonlight. Also nominated was Ruth Negga, who was recognized for her role in Loving, a film about interracial love during the Civil Rights Era. Richard and Mildred Loving were an interracial couple who were arrested for miscegenation and whose legal battle ended up in the Supreme Court.

Hidden Figures stars three dynamic African American actresses: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe. Hidden Figures, which tells the true, little-known story of the women of color who worked at NASA during the Space Race. Spencer was nominated for best supporting actress, scoring one for intersectional feminism.That’s what is so important about these nominations.

Not only do they recognize talented black actors, but they recognize cinema work that advances the narrative in a meaningful way. It’s of particular significance this year, when the country has been deeply affected the ongoing conversation surrounding institutionalized racism, police violence, and the Black Lives Matter movement. #OscarSoDiverse

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Mary Tyler Moore, iconic TV actress, dies at 80

By Armando

Iconic American actress, known for her roles in TV sitcoms The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and The Dick Van Dyke Show, died Wednesday in Greenwich, Conn. She was 80.

“Today, beloved icon, Mary Tyler Moore, passed away at the age of 80 in the company of friends and her loving husband of over 33 years, Dr. S. Robert Levine,” Mara Buxbaum, Moore’s longtime representative, said in a statement. “A groundbreaking actress, producer, and passionate advocate for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Mary will be remembered as a fearless visionary who turned the world on with her smile.”

“The Mary Tyler Moore Show” debuted in 1970 with Tyler playing Mary Richards, a single 30-something career woman who moves to Minneapolis after being rejected by her boyfriend. The show achieved critical success, made her a TV icon, and inspired a generation of women on television.

Moore’s style and look on the TV show also defined the look of modern women of the 70s and was considered to have revolutionized the look of the modern career woman, The show has remained popular since the final episode was broadcast in 1997.


MARY TYLER MOORE Tribute Screen Actor’s Guild Award Lifetime Achievement

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Oscar Nominees: Official Statements

RUTH NEGGA – “LOVING” (Focus Features) – Nominee, Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role – Academy Awards

“I am truly humbled by the news this morning, and I thank the Academy for this recognition, which I share with my co-collaborators Jeff Nichols and Joel Edgerton. It has been such an honor to have been given the opportunity to tell the incredible story of Richard and Mildred Loving, who serve as an inspiration that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. The Lovings fought quietly yet tirelessly, and changed the course of American legal history. Today, to be among such extraordinary women – my fellow nominees, my peers with films this year, and the legendary performers whose work of years past has long inspired me…this means a great deal to me.” – Ruth Negga, Academy Award nominee for Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (LOVING)

MICHAEL SHANNON – “NOCTURNAL ANIMALS” (Focus Features) – Nominee, Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role – Academy Awards
“I am thrilled! Loved making this film. I would work with Tom Ford anytime, anywhere. Jake Gyllenhaal and Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Karl Glusman made it easy for me. Nice to get some good news in the midst of all the carnage, so to speak.” – Michael Shannon, Academy Award nominee for Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (NOCTURNAL ANIMALS)

KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS
“KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS” (Focus Features) – Nominee, Best Animated Feature Film – Academy Awards
“I’m over the moon! An Academy Award nomination is an extraordinary and cherished gift. Two nominations is more than anyone could hope for. Every filmmaker dreams of a moment like this. But the truth is, I already lived my dream by making this film. Movies have always given me great joy. They enriched my life. They inspired me to dream. That’s the kind of film our team at LAIKA sought to make with KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS. A film is a slice of a hundred souls. In this case many more. An incredible, immense community of artists gave ceaselessly and selflessly to breathe life into this story. I’m so thankful for their talents and efforts and so proud of what we’ve done together. I’m profoundly grateful to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who somehow saw fit to include us among the finest storytellers in film. It is a tremendous honor to stand alongside them.” – Travis Knight, Academy Award nominee as director and producer of KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS, Best Animated Feature Film

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