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Geekscape Movie Reviews: Thor: Ragnarok

by MCDave

Personally, I needed Marvel’s latest inclusion, Thor: Ragnarok, to redeem its title character’s overlying franchise. After 2012’s The Dark World dragged the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to an all-time-low, the God of Thunder quickly transformed into one of the MCU’s most uninspiring characters. And while critics and audiences alike have heaped praise onto new director Taika Waititi’s first go-around with Thor, let’s be clear that Ragnarok isn’t nearly as impressive as you’ve been made to believe.

When Thor (Chris Hemsworth) returns to Asgard, he finds Loki (Tom Hiddleston) posing as Odin and learns of his father’s self-imposed exile. As Thor and Loki venture to find and confront their father, Odin’s first-born and demonically powerful daughter Hela (Cate Blanchett) returns to claim the throne of a vulnerable Asgard. Meanwhile, Thor and Loki find themselves trapped on a planet of outsiders where they form a special team that returns to Asgard and battles Hela in order to save their home.

To varying degrees of success, Ragnarok‘s campy delivery pokes fun at the formulaic approach used widely within the MCU. This hyper-exaggeration leads to a whole new level of comedic absurdity that, fairly stated, comes with a nearly equal share of hysterical hits and hokey misses. Thankfully, though, Ragnarok also incorporates a more stylish vibe, courtesy of new helmer Taika Waititi, and this refreshing overhaul to one of Marvel’s least interesting Avengers brings edginess and excitement to a spin-off desperately in need of a boost. Chris Hemsworth benefits from this complete redirection of his character and he’s joined by the towering talents of Cate Blanchett who illuminates a strong villainous foe to the story. And while Ragnarok’s reemergence of Mark Ruffalo’s the Hulk is both bold and spirited, in a gladiator-esque battle scene that’s worth the price of admission all on its own, the introduction of Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie character proves a far-less compelling addition. Consequently, Ragnarok comes with its ups and downs, but the film also places Thor back on track and propels him into the spotlight as the MCU gears up towards its highly anticipated Infinity War.

GRADE: 3.5/5

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Geekscape Movie Reviews: Spotlight

by MCDave

I’ve always revered the overlooked work of screenwriter and director Tom McCarthy. More respected for his earnest screenplays filled with wonderful character development and light-hearted comedy, McCarthy quickly hops into the directors chair once again following a critical bashing of his previous well-documented dud, The Cobbler. But despite McCarthy’s recent poor showing, he bounces back in notable form – as you would expect from any artist and visionary with his talents – delivering one of 2015’s hottest titles, Spotlight.

When Marty Baron (Liev Schreiber) is hired as the new editor of The Boston Globe in 2001, he assigns the paper’s finest team of investigators (known as Spotlight) to look into a surprisingly disregarded case of sexual abuse allegations against a local Catholic priest. And as Spotlight digs deeper into the facts, they begin to uncover a massive conspiracy by the church to cover-up decades of known misconduct. But with the powerful institution pulling strings throughout the entire city of Boston, unveiling this shocking true story proves to be mighty difficult task.

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Tom McCarthy’s Spotlight unravels as one of the most compelling investigative dramas in decades. Tied to a national story that strikes a nerve in all of us, this entertaining fact-based tale commands the audience’s attention with elite acting from its entire cast. Michael Keaton follows up his Oscar Nominated turn in last year’s Birdman with another upper echelon performance that should return him to the big dance. Keaton not only finds stiff competition in the Supporting Actor race from Bridge of Spies’ Mark Rylance, co-star Mark Ruffalo could quite possibly give Spotlight the first pair of actors nominated in the same category since Bugsy‘s Harvey Keitel and Ben Kingsley accomplished the rare feat in 1991. And while critics and insiders have touted Keaton’s performance, there are moments throughout the film when the excellence of Mark Ruffalo dwarfs his co-star by comparison. In addition, Stanley Tucci continues to impress as one of the best character actors in the business. Spotlight‘s perfect blend of a hard-hitting story and an unmatched ensemble leave the film as a primed Best Picture contender.

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Despite all of the feature’s shining attributes, Spotlight is weighed down by a few glaring blemishes. The film does an adequate job of keeping the audience’s attention throughout its more than two-hour running time, yet there are a few noticeable lulls the viewer is forced to push through. Generally, these poorly paced moments occur as a result of McCarthy and co-writer Josh Singer’s quest for Hollywood dramatization. A collection of these scenes feel inauthentic and unnecessary to the progression of the film, which ultimately leave Spotlight as a flawed, albeit successful, title.

Considering the minuscule number of elite films in 2015, Spotlight positions itself nicely as one of the top tier entries. McCarthy relies on numerous fine performances to transition his gripping factual script to the big screen. If history is any indicator, for more than the last decade every Best Picture winner has debuted to audiences in some form prior to November. Therefore, there’s a strong chance Spotlight could be a major player during this year’s run to the Oscars, and it’s definitely one you won’t want to miss.

GRADE: 4/5

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Geekscape Movie Reviews: Magic Mike XXL

by MCDave

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been three years since critics fawned over filmmaker Steven Soderbergh’s “male entertainer” drama, Magic Mike. While the movie sparked the rejuvenation of Matthew McConaughey’s career, one that ultimately landed him in Oscar history after his Best Actor win for Dallas Buyers Club, I was one of the rare voices that recommended audiences to look elsewhere. However, with a continuation of Magic Mike XXL that’s sure to bring the ladies to movie theaters in massive numbers, I must admit that this second go-around is a more fun and engaging adventure than the original.

The story picks up in real time and Mike’s (Channing Tatum) been out of the stripping game for a trio of years, working hard to keep up with production and costs at his custom furniture company. But after a shocking voicemail puts him back in touch with some “Kings of Tampa” friends from his old job, he learns that the remaining guys plan to take their talents to the Myrtle Beach strippers convention for one last money-raining blowout. Torn between whether or not to join them on the trip, Mike decides he can’t say “no” to a final adventure with his boys.

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First things first, I need to give credit where credit it fully due. As someone who religiously bashed Channing Tatum throughout the early stages of his career, it’s about time that I vocalize my new-found respect for him as an actor. Tatum stood toe-to-toe with the Oscar nominated performances of both Steve Carell and Mark Ruffalo in last year’s Foxcatcher, and he backs it up with a funny and heartwarming reprise in Magic Mike XXL. The sequel succeeds as a wild bachelor-style road trip where hysterical bro-mance banter paves the way for countless unforgettable onscreen moments. Yes, at the end of the day Magic Mike XXL targets lustful female moviegoers, but there are enough hilarious “boys will be boys” moments to keep the after-thought boyfriends and husbands content with the selection as well.

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Despite the film’s modest ceiling, there aren’t many hindrances to Magic Mike XXL‘s overall quality. Clocking in at a lofty 115 minutes of screen time, the movie is paced surprisingly well. Although there’s a noticeable lull in the feature’s mid-section that’s held together by a cameo from former NFL Hall of Famer, Michael Strahan, like you’ve never seen him before, it becomes a distant memory once the story picks back up. Outside of that tiny blemish, my only other miscue would be that Magic Mike XXL provides a somewhat anti-climactic finale. However, these shortcomings are merely bumps in the road for an otherwise effective film.

The franchise’s first installment harped on a more dramatic angle while this new inclusion allows the guys to let loose. As a result, we’re given a highly entertaining and laugh out loud experience. Channing Tatum’s largely developed acting skills lead a collection of odd-ball characters that audiences of all genders will connect with automatically. Magic Mike XXL isn’t anything groundbreaking, but it embraces its absurdity and delivers all the necessary ingredients of a fun-filled summer-time title.

GRADE: 3.5/5

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The Newest ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ TV Spot Will Make Your Adrenaline Pump

by Eric Francisco

We’re knee-deep in the storm that is the promotion for Avengers: Age of Ultron and I’m not complaining one bit. I’m stoked as hell and I’ll be there with the entire world at the midnight premiere. But until then I’m watching the trailers on an endless loop, and we’ve just been given another one to throw on rotation: the second TV spot that is nothing but energy and humor.

Unlike the morose, darker tone of the previous trailers complete with a haunting rendition of Pinocchio as metaphor, this one is a full-minute of action and humor with MTV-style kinetic energy. It’s the perfect wake up to that 3 PM slog you’ll have at work today. Watch this and you’ll want to run laps around the parking lot.

Loaded with new footage, the clear highlights are Thor/Cap’s impromptu t-ball with the shield and Quicksilver’s wonderfully cartoonish Russian accent. Plus, all the signature jokes you’ve come to expect by now.

Avengers: Age of Ultron will be released you know damn well when. (May 1.)

Geekscape Movie Reviews: Foxcatcher

by MCDave

The sound of a single gunshot shook the city of Philadelphia this past Monday evening. While local residents sat safely in their homes, a packed house at the Prince Music Theater held their collective breath completely enamored with Bennett Miller’s latest achievement, Foxcatcher. Miller’s impeccable credentials speak for themselves. With two feature films under his belt, and both earning Best Picture nominations from the Academy Awards, Miller’s Foxcatcher has all of the necessary ingredients for making it three in a row.

Channing Tatum takes center stage as Mark Schultz, a 1984 Olympic Gold Medalists in the sport of wrestling and someone who still manages to get lost in his older brother Dave’s (Mark Ruffalo) shadow. But when a multi-millionaire named John E. du Pont (Steve Carell) invites Mark to move into his estate and lead a group of world-competitive wrestlers at his private Foxcatcher facility, Schultz graciously accepts and begins to branch out and form his own legacy. However, du Pont’s powerful manipulation and stranglehold over Mark begins to escalate to the point where even peacemaker Dave Schultz can’t stop an unfortunate tragedy from occurring.

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Foxcatcher‘s cinematic prowess is evident on nearly every level imaginable. Bennett Miller’s finely tuned and nuanced storytelling is a lost art in modern filmmaking. Subtlety is key, and the director carefully places every tiny detail in its necessary place in order to shape this spine-chilling tale of obsession and madness. Channing Tatum gives the performance of a lifetime in a role he seems destined to play. Standing toe-to-toe with his presumably Oscar-destined counterpart, Steve Carell, Tatum reveals a beautifully complex character. A physical beast with a burning desire for another Olympic Gold Medal and a young man determined to pave his own path in life, Mark Schultz is the last person you’d expect to be emotionally frail. Yet, Tatum captures this multi-dimensional character perfectly and, as a result, helps heighten an intentionally unbalanced and disturbing performance by Carell in a rare villainous role. Predatory and shrewd in nature, Carell’s transformational role establishes du Pont’s eerily reprehensible essence and, in many ways, carries Foxcatcher by itself.

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In addition to a well-crafted story and a pair of superb leading performances, Foxcatcher rhythmically mounts an enormous amount of tension that builds like a symphony. Gradual and meticulous in its approach, what some may view as a slow-paced character study can also be described as a ticking time bomb waiting to explode. And when it finally does, your heart will burst out of your chest in one single instance. Similar in vibe to another slow-building and agonizing journey of impending doom with 2012’s We Need to Talk About Kevin, Foxcatcher cloaks its rapacious themes with illusions of patriotism and grandeur. Everyone is in need of something, but as you sometimes come to discover in a real-life tragedy such as this, you must be careful what you wish for.

Foxcatcher is by no means a feel good story or a film you should seek out to enjoy, but rather a deeply insightful and provocative examination into one of our country’s most perplexing crimes. Anyone fascinated by this national story is guaranteed to be utterly consumed from opening to closing credits. With Foxcatcher, Bennett Miller paints a perfect portrait of all his characters, an epic accomplishment that will undoubtedly stand as one of 2014’s most prestigious films.

GRADE: 5/5

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Marvel Releases Full Synopsis For ‘The Avengers: Age Of Ultron’

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Following the plot details released all the way back in July, Marvel has just debuted the official, full synopsis for next year’s The Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Marvel Studios presents “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” stars Robert Downey Jr., who returns as Iron Man, along with Chris Evans as Captain America, Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Mark Ruffalo as The Hulk. Together with Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, and with the additional support of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Cobie Smulders as Agent Maria Hill, the team must reassemble to defeat James Spader as Ultron, a terrifying technological villain hell-bent on human extinction. Along the way, they confront two mysterious and powerful newcomers, Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen, and Pietro Maximoff, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and meet an old friend in a new form when Paul Bettany becomes Vision. Written and directed by Joss Whedon and produced by Kevin Feige, Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” first published in 1963. Get set for an action-packed thrill ride when The Avengers return in Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” on May 1, 2015.

Getting excited? May 1st isn’t that far away! What are your thoughts on the plot revelation?

First look at Ultron on EW cover.
First look at Ultron on EW cover.

Take Your First Look At Ultron In ‘Avengers: Age Of Ultron’

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: San Diego Comic-Con is fast approaching, and with it comes Entertainment Weekly’s annual Comic-Con Preview Issue.

This week’s cover features our first look at Ultron (well, Ultrons) in the film, as well as a slightly different suit for Cap. The first plot details for the film have also been revealed, so read all about Avengers: Age of Ultron via the excerpt below:

For better or worse (trust us, it’s worse), his Tony Stark has devised a plan that won’t require him to put on the Iron Man suit anymore, and should allow Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, and the Hulk to get some much needed R&R as well. His solution is Ultron, self-aware, self-teaching, artificial intelligence designed to help assess threats, and direct Stark’s Iron Legion of drones to battle evildoers instead.

 

The only problem? Ultron (played by James Spader through performance-capture technology) lacks the human touch, and his superior intellect quickly determines that life on Earth would go a lot smoother if he just got rid of Public Enemy No. 1: Human beings. “Ultron sees the big picture and he goes, ‘Okay, we need radical change, which will be violent and appalling, in order to make everything better’; he’s not just going ‘Muhaha, soon I’ll rule!’” Whedon says, rubbing his hands together.

So what do you think? How many minutes pass before Tony Stark is back in his suit?

Avengers: Age of Ultron hits theatres on May 1st, 2015.

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Source: EW

More ‘Avengers: Age Of Ultron’ Set Photos Released Care Of Mark Ruffalo, Marvel Doesn’t Like It!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Just yesterday, Robert Downey Jr. surprised us with the first official set photo from The Avengers: Age of Ultron. Now, Mark Ruffalo has given us another look… and Marvel doesn’t seem too happy about it.

Here’s how things went down:

 

 

Ruffalo then apologized, which didn’t seem to phase the studio (well, maybe a little):

 

In any case, it was a cute exchange, and we sure hope that these set photos continue. None of the images have been overly exciting (thus far), but we’ll take what we can get!

Geekscape Sundance Reviews: Infinitely Polar Bear

by MCDave

Nominations have been handed out and we’re fresh in the swing of Oscar season. While many of us are using these precious moments to reflect on the past cinematic year, ironically, Sundance premiered one of the finest performances we may witness in 2014. Maya Forbes’ Infinitely Polar Bear has pounced onto the scene, firmly grabbing a stranglehold atop the list of films I’ve seen at the festival.

Cam (played by Mark Ruffalo) is a loving husband and father of two outspoken young girls, but Cam is also bipolar. When his temperamental breakdowns and inability to hold a job or function like an adult reach a tipping point, his wife Maggie (Zoe Saldana) separates from him and demands he seek treatment in their hometown of Boston. After stints in a hospital and a halfway house where Cam slowly learns to assume responsibility, Maggie receives an offer to get her MBA at Colombia in New York and improve their family’s insufficient financial situation. What does that mean for Cam? He must prove he can handle his manic depression and play “Mr. Mom” to his two young girls all while his wife is away at school for 18 long months.

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Infinitely Polar Bear shows a family in ruins. Clearly depicting the old adage that “sometimes love just ain’t enough”, the film wavers like the up-and-down mental state of Cam. When things are going well, the family thrives and bonds strongly together. But when times are tough, they crumble and wither into despair. Infinitely Polar Bear hits all the right keys and tackles this delicate issue with an earnest respect, one that isn’t overly sentimental. While the script is strong and the direction is on point, it’s obvious to say that the film works so well thanks in large part to another brilliant turn from Mark Ruffalo. The actor gives a realistic first-hand look into living with this illness and the horrors it can create in the family dynamic. With lunacy and tenderness blended perfectly together in his chain-smoking character, Ruffalo shows a remarkably complex individual that’s absolutely endearing. His performance alone makes Infinitely Polar Bear a great movie-watching experience, but there’s still plenty of other elevating factors to the film.

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More so than its dramatics, Maya Forbes’ phenomenal feature hammers home the comedy. Ruffalo and the pair of gifted young female actors who portray his daughters all assist in keeping the humor flowing. The gap between laughs is always short and the emotional storylines dispersed throughout are merely icing on the cake. Infinitely Polar Bear opens your eyes and makes you see the world in a different light, one that seems difficult but magnificent all at the same time. You grow with Cam and his family, in a way that makes the journey fun-filled and life affirming.

Watching Ruffalo at the top of his game makes me even more excited for another 2014 release of his, Bennett Miller’s Foxcatcher. But without getting ahead of myself, there’s greatness right here scattered throughout Infinitely Polar Bear. Ruffalo is unforgettable and his film is a fantastic ride from start to finish. Make a note, because this is one movie you won’t want to miss when it receives a general release.

GRADE: 4.5/5

 

First Trailer For ‘Thanks For Sharing’ Debuts

by Derek Kraneveldt

Lionsgate has just released the first trailer for their upcoming drama/comedy, Thanks For Sharing.

The film looks to take a pretty original take on the standard rom-com formula, in that the story revolves around three sex-addicts attempting to live normal lives. The trailer is a fairly standard affair, but Thanks For Sharing looks to have a pretty fantastic cast, so it may be a film to watch out for.

Take a look at the first trailer below, and let us know what you think! Thanks For Sharing stars our main man Mark Ruffalo, as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, Josh Gad, Pink, Tim Robbins, and others. The film is set to hit theatres on September 20th.

A comic and moving look at a new kind of modern family, as a group of friends in recovery learns to face life together with heart, humor and humility.

Geekscape Movie Reviews: Now You See Me

by MCDave

Despite being in the full swing of the summer blockbuster season, one less-than-typical big budget film to hit theatres this month is Louis Leterrier’s Now You See Me. Leterrier, who’s best known for his direction of Clash of the Titans and Transporter 1 & 2, gives a high octane dose of magic. This mystery-thriller surprisingly delivers enough action and energy to help warrant its “blockbuster” classification. Therefore, when you head to the theatre this summer seeking out the gaudiest box-office hits possible, writing off Now You See Me as a minuscule magic-centered movie simply means, the joke’s on you.

A quartet of extremely talented street-performing illusionists and mentalists (played by Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher and Dave Franco) are summoned together to accomplish some of the grandest feats in history. But after robbing millions of dollars from a Parisian bank as their Las Vegas stage finale (without ever leaving the room), the FBI must unravel how and why these magicians are up to no good. Yet, the closer agent Dylan Hobbs (Mark Ruffalo) and famed magic-debunker Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman) get to figuring it all out, the less they actually know.

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Now You See Me is an above average thrill ride possessing a completely star-studded cast and a unique story. First and foremost, Jesse Eisenberg and Mark Ruffalo lead a superb collection of new and old Hollywood greats. Legends such as Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and the always amazing Woody Harrelson cross talents with a newer generation of stars. The result is a set of wonderfully branded characters that undoubtedly raise Now You See Me to the next level. While Eisenberg and Ruffalo lead the way, Harrelson offers his usual scene-stealing supporting efforts that never leave a dull moment for the audience. In fact, Eisenberg admittedly stated that once Harrelson was on board, the script was slightly reworked to better fit his comedic talents. And believe me, the results show. Another significant glowing aspect to the film is its carefully crafted story. Thanks to a commendable amount of originality to the script, Now You See Me constantly feels fresh and new. With all of the remakes, sequels and rehashed ideas floating around the industry, it’s refreshing to find an energetic and singular story.

Although Louis Leterrier’s Now You See Me successfully grabs the audience, the feature still manages to illustrate some significant flaws. For starters, as a film about illusionists and magicians, there was an immense focus on delivering an abundance of stunning visuals. While I can understand their desire to do so, I found some of the effects to be completely unnecessary and distracting to the movie’s finer elements. Furthermore, Now You See Me caters to a summertime audience by doing all of the work for you. As an active-viewer who enjoys thinking for himself (to a reasonably attainable and not overly-ambiguous degree), the film refuses to allow the moviegoer to dissect the mystery on their own. Containing an almost insurmountable amount of unrealistic sequences followed by an undetectable conclusion, Now You See Me requires that the audience simply watch and be entertained. At least the thrills and uniqueness make the ride enjoyable.

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There will be plenty of hits and even more misses during this summer’s blockbuster season. Now You See Me is one of those films that lands somewhere in between. For sheer entertainment value, it’s well worth the price of admission. The jokes are a nice little touch, the action is beyond what you’d expect and the story isn’t very robust, but compelling nonetheless. While I wouldn’t recommend flocking to theatres to catch Now You See Me (a DVD rental will do just fine), you won’t be disappointed if you do.

Grade: 3/5

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Did Mark Ruffalo Debunk Rumors Of A Planned ‘Planet Hulk’ Film?

by Shawn Madden

There was quite a bit of buzz when it was rumored that Marvel was planning on doing a live-action adaptation of Planet Hulk as part of their “Phase Three” plans. It now appears according to Bruce Banner himself, actor Mark Ruffalo, that Marvel currently has no plans at the moment for a stand alone Hulk film. Ruffalo tweeted:

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While this doesn’t mean that there’s no chance of ever seeing a Planet Hulk film, it definitely does put the possibility of it being a part of Marvel’s “Phase Three” plans further in doubt. There’s definitely a chance that Marvel could indeed have someone working on a Planet Hulk script as an option that they could pursue, but it doesn’t necessarily mean we will ever see it. We’re just going to have to wait until 2015 to see what Marvel has in store for the future of the green behemoth.

A ‘Directors Cut’ Of ‘The Avengers’ Being Released Into Theaters This Summer?

by Shawn Madden

Rumor warning! This is not confirmed.

SuperHeroAuthority is reporting that we may just see the 35 minute longer ‘Directors Cut’ being released into theaters this summer in an attempt to knock ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar’ off the top of the hill.

“The Avengers is sitting comfortably at No. 3 overall on both the domestic and International ticket sale charts but it seems both Marvel and Disney desire the No. 1 overall spot and a current rumor says they could be contemplating releasing The Avengers: Director’s Cut in theaters at the end of this summer.”

Please remember this is from a ComicBook.com post and another Hollywood source who has heard this rumor and told SuperHero Authority this is a possibility but nothing has been confirmed to actually happen. Marvel and Disney have not said anything regarding this new rumor as well.”

So, while this is a major rumor…I would definitely not rule it out as a possibility. Especially because of the fact that most of us have seen this movie at least 2-3 times already. Would we most likely assemble again with that additional 35 minutes of footage? Definitely.

And what comic fan wouldn’t love to see ‘The Avengers’ hit number one?

‘The Avengers’ Becomes Third Highest Grossing Film Of All-time

by Shawn Madden

Let’s be honest. We knew it was going to do good. But this good? As of today Marvels ‘The Avengers’ has become the third highest gross film domestically (knocking down ‘The Dark Knight’) and worldwide with a massive $1.331 billion taking the third place spot from ‘Harry Potter And The Deathly Hollows Part 2’.

The film has been smashing records ever since its massive release and doesn’t look like its done yet. Many people are wondering if it has what it takes to knock ‘Titanic’ off that second place spot. With a theatrical run that doesn’t look to be ending anytime soon and one more country to still be released in (‘The Avengers’ opens in Japan in August) it very well could. I know I plan on assembling again at least once.

Source: Box Office Mojo

Marvel Studios ‘Phase One’ Of Movies Being Released As 10-Disc Collector Set

by Shawn Madden

Amazon.com has listed a new item. It was five years of build up that led to one of the greatest (well… if not the best) comic book movies of all time… ‘The Avengers’. And now you can get them all in one collectors set.

(10-Disc Limited Edition Six-Movie Collector’s Set) [Blu-ray]
• Marvel’s The Avengers (Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray)
• Captain America: The First Avenger (Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray)
• Thor (Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray)
• Iron Man 2 (Blu-ray)
• The Incredible Hulk (Blu-ray)
• Iron Man (Blu-ray)
• Bonus Disc – “The Phase One Archives” (Blu-ray)
• Collectible packaging with exclusive memorabilia from the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Release date is still TBA. Check back on Amazon for more details.