The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Swings With Official New York Times Square Trailer

This Marc Webb follow-up to The Amazing Spider-Man will hopefully not follow on the tracks of the third movie of the original movie trilogy. You see, after the studio (hello Sony Pictures / Columbia Pictures) interfered with Sam Raimi's masterpiece it turned out like hell, thinking that when Spidey faces a lot of villains in one movie then everyone would dig it. Unfortunately it didn't, leading to the fall of the original movie series -- the main reason why this reboot was done anyway.

Hopefully the vision of the movie's director will see the light and he won't allow the studio to push him over with ideas so ugly making this reboot turn out the way the first series ended: a flop. It's quite relieving though this got some decent writers work with the script: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Jeff Pinkner and James Vanderbilt.

Anyway, what's your thoughts on this recently released The Amazing Spider-Man 2 New Year's Eve Times Square trailer?

Synopsis

In The Amazing Spider-Man 2, for Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), life is busy -- between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen (Emma Stone), high school graduation can't come quickly enough. Peter hasn't forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen's father to protect her by staying away -- but that's a promise he just can't keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

Can't really wait for May 2, 201 anymore -- the day The Amazing Spider-Man 2 swings to theaters!

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Outlander TV Series Offers First Look On Jamie Fraser And Claire Randall

Diana Gabaldon's Outlander is slowly taking shape and a new official still from its TV adaptation has just popped up to kick start our new year! Let's all thank executive producer Ronald D. Moore, since the adaptation will not come to light if not because of him.

Aside from Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe, who will play the two lead characters, the cast also includes Liam Carney as Alec McMahon MacKenzie aka Old Alec, Tracey Wilkinson as Mrs. Graham, Kathryn Howden as Mrs. Baird, and Aislin McGuckin as Letitia MacKenzie.

Here is the first look on Jamie and Claire, played by Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe, from the Outlander TV series.

And here is another that debuted over Entertainment Weekly.

And this official banner poster of the TV series is rocking it, what do you think?

Synopsis

Starz and Sony Pictures Television are partnering to create Outlander, an original series adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling books. Outlander follows the story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. When she is forced to marry Jamie, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate affair is ignited that tears Claire’s heart between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives. Outlander spans the genres of romance, science fiction, history, and adventure into one epic tale.

Outlander will premiere with its pilot episode sometime in 2014.

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Guardian Of The Galaxy Reveals First Official Photo And Plot Synopsis

The next big thing from Marvel Studios is slowly inching its way to the public. In the hope to follow the success of The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy will bring the greatest heroes together to defend the world from never-ending list of the evils and villains that riddled it.

Directed and written by James Gunn, Guardians of the Galaxy brings together the talents of Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, Benicio del Toro, John C. Reilly, Glenn Close, Bradley Cooper, and the recently confirmed Vin Diesel. The movie is once again produced by Kevin Feige.

Check out this fantastic new official photo from Guardians of the Galaxy, featuring the five main heroes of the movie.

We could compare it with this equally fantastic concept art and notice the differing (or fight stance) shadows at the background.

Synopsis

From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, comes a new team – the Guardians of the Galaxy. An action-packed epic space adventure, Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the universe. To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits – Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon, Groot, a tree-like humanoid, the deadly and enigmatic Gamora and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer. But when Peter discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand – with the galaxy’s fate in the balance.

Guardians of the Galaxy will start saving the world when it opens in theaters on August 1, 2014.

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Melissa De La Cruz Goes With Royalty Magic In New Novel The Ring and the Crown

I haven't read any of Melissa de la Cruz's books. But I like her, not only because of her Filipino heritage, but I came to enjoy the TV adaptation of her novel series, Witches of East End. I can't deny that I've been wanting to buy her books for quite sometime now -- who would scorn a New York Times bestseller? -- but my OC tendencies prevent me from buying them if I couldn't have them all together in hardbound.

One of her upcoming novels is The Ring and the Crown... We go back to ancient times and forget the modern world interspersed with magic -- the common scenario that de la Cruz always play around. Put magic and classic period together and we got this for a juicy read.

Isn't this new cover of The Ring and the Crown by Melissa De la Cruz really nice?

Synopsis

Magic is power, and power is magic...

Once they were inseparable, just two little girls playing games in a mighty castle. Now Princess Marie-Victoria, heir to the mightiest empire in the world, and Aelwyn Myrddyn, a bastard mage, face vastly different futures.

Quiet and gentle, Marie has never lived up to the ambitions of her mother, Queen Eleanor the Second. With the help of her Merlin, Eleanor has maintained a stranglehold on the world's only source of magic. While the enchanters faithfully serve the crown, the sun will never set on the Franco-British Empire.

As the annual London Season begins, the great and noble families across the globe flaunt their wealth and magic at parties, teas, and, of course, the lavish Bal du Drap d'Or, the Ball of the Gold Cloth.

But the talk of the season is Ronan Astor, a social-climbing American with only her dazzling beauty to recommend her. Ronan is determined to make a good match to save her family's position. But when she falls for a handsome rogue on the voyage over, her lofty plans are imperiled by her desires.

Meanwhile, Isabelle of Orleans, daughter of the displaced French royal family, finds herself cast aside by Leopold, heir to the Prussian crown, in favor of a political marriage to Marie-Victoria. Isabelle arrives in the city bent on reclaiming what is hers. But Marie doesn't even want Leopold-she has lost her heart to a boy the future queen would never be allowed to marry.

When Marie comes to Aelwyn, desperate to escape a life without love, the girls form a perilous plan that endangers not only the entire kingdom but the fate of the monarchy.

The Ring and the Crown by Melissa De la Cruz will fly to bookshelves on April 1, 2014.

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Check Out The Trailer And Poster Of Draft Day, Starring Kevin Costner And Jennifer Garner

Let's take a rest from all those action, epic, period, fantasy, sci-fi and any other kinds of movies and focus on the glory of sports. Nowadays we seldom see this kind of movies, becuase studios are now only up for the blockbusters, the hit, and the box-office success movies. So, here is our chance to watch another good old sports movie.

Draft Day brings together Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner, Ellen Burstyn, Denis Leary, Frank Langella, Chadwick Boseman, Sean Combs and it's directed by Ivan Reitman. The movie is based on the screenplay written by Rajiv Joseph & Scott Rothman with producers Ivan Reitman, Gigi Pritzker, Ali Bell and Joe Medjuck.

Watch the official theatrical trailer of Draft Day.

Synopsis

On the day of the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver (Kevin Costner) has the opportunity to save football in Cleveland when he trades for the number one pick. He must quickly decide what he's willing to sacrifice in pursuit of perfection as the lines between his personal and professional life become blurred on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with dreams of playing in the NFL. Also featuring Jennifer Garner and NFL & ESPN on-air talent Jon Gruden, Mike Mayock, Deion Sanders, Rich Eisen, Mel Kiper and Chris Berman.

Draft Day will put to play the game plan in theaters on April 11, 2014.

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Miley Cyrus Has Done It Again With The Official 'Adore You' Music Video

Miley Cyrus is back with her music video stunts. She's relentless, but is it just me or her momentum is slowing down? Her pre-Christmas season single, Adore You, has just landed with a new music video... Still rebellious, still selling sex, and still showing off some only-in-the-beroom scene, but there is one thing to notice. The singer is slowing down out of exhaustion and the energy of her previous two videos seems to be slipping away.

Looks like the Miley Cyrus team is running out of ideas to make her videos fantastic. She's not that fun anymore and she has done it (she ruined it!) with one of my favorite songs in the Bangerz album. Do you think she's losing grip and control over her once powerful Dominion on music videos? If she thinks this simulation of a sex video makes it feel right and tops the previous two videos, then I guess she wrong.

Watch the new music video of Adore You by Miley Cyrus.

Adore You is the third single lifted from her recent album. It came out first in the track listing and is written by Stacy Barthe with Oren Yoel, who also produced the song.

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Peter Jackson Discusses The Musical Score On The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Production Diary 14

For the last production diary video of this year, Peter Jackson takes us on tour on how the scoring of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is done. If you've watch the movie, then you can immediately conclude that the movie has one of the most suspenseful and dark themes that can be compared with the haunting scores of Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.

We all know Howard Shore is back to put some musical depth on the movie and it's great having him back to preserve the continuity and tone of the entire series. Of course we should also put our regards to the orchestra and band that makes Shore's music a reality to our senses.

Here is the latest production video for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Production Diary 14

The Hobbit: There and Back Again is still to come, so we can expect more production videos from Peter Jackson. Until next year, then. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is now showing in theaters near you.

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Ylvis: What Does The Fox Say? Duo Returns With Someone Like Me Music Video, A Salute To Dubstep

Everyone's been digging the popular What Does The Fox Say? just because of a few simple reasons. And now the duo that performed the song is back (or has always been there) in a yet another hilarious piece that will certainly catch you off guard. Don't be fooled because first impressions do not always last.

With their newly brewed dubstep con ballad song, Ylvis is once again trying to dominate the popularity spotlight with their new music video entitled Someone Like Me. And once again they areseriously doing their job to be funny. Fair warning, don't confuse this with Atomic Kitten's song of the same title.

Listen to Someone Like Me by Ylvis, a Norwegian talk show.

The Someone Like Me music video was directed by Ole Martin Hafsmo. The credits are listed as follows: Music by Sigve Bull, Lars Devik, Halvard Vaaland, Vegard Ylvisåker and Bård Y­lvisåker; lyrics by Lyrics by Vegard Ylvisåker, Bård Y­lvisåker, and Christian Løchstøer. This was produced by Lars Devik, Hallvard Vaaland and Ylvis.

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300: Rise Of An Empire Showcases New Character Posters

Released in a regular interval, the new character posters of 300: Rise of an Empire just got better and better. Each poster is tag lined with each character's core theme and motivations, giving us a hint of what to expect from them in this much anticipated sequel.

Expect another visual feast with this Noam Murro-directed Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures feature length presentation. Sullivan Stapleton, Eva Green, Lena Headey, Hans Matheson, David Wenham and Rodrigo Santoro comprises the central characters of this movie. Only 4 characters have been release so we can safely deduce that two more are coming!

Checkout these new character posters of 300: Rise of an Empire.

Expect some more character posters to come!

Updated: And here is another poster, this time of King Xerxes.

Synopsis

Based on Frank Miller’s latest graphic novel Xerxes, and told in the breathtaking visual style of the blockbuster 300, this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield—on the sea—as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war.

300: Rise of an Empire pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes, and Artemesia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.

Debts will be payed, blood will be spilt, and revenge will be committed during the release of 300: Rise of an Empire in theaters on March 7, 2014.

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Johnny Depp Touches On Science Fiction Once Again With Transcendence Official Teaser Trailer

I don't know what is happening with marketing trends on movies, but isn't it annoying that studios now a days release teaser trailer that really has nothing on it, much more with trailer teasers which are a teaser of the teaser trailer.

Such wanton trend is even seen in the new trailer of Transcendence, directed by Wally Pfister. This Warner Bros. Pictures presentation is based on the screenplay by Jack Paglen and stars Johnny Depp, Paul Bettany, Rebecca Hall, Kate Mara, Morgan Freeman, Cole Hauser and Cillian Murphy. As for Depp, this is his recent return to science fiction, the last of which was The Astronaut's Wife way back in 1999.

Updated: Finally here is the official trailer of Transcendence.

If you ask me, there is really nothing to watch on the teaser trailer. But still you can listen to Johny Depp's monologue as he explains what Transcendence is.

This version with Morgan Freeman's voice over is quite better.

Synopsis

Dr. Will Caster (Johnny Depp) is the foremost researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence, working to create a sentient machine that combines the collective intelligence of everything ever known with the full range of human emotions. His highly controversial experiments have made him famous, but they have also made him the prime target of anti-technology extremists who will do whatever it takes to stop him.

However, in their attempt to destroy Will, they inadvertently become the catalyst for him to succeed—to be a participant in his own transcendence. For his wife Evelyn (Rebecca Hall) and best friend Max Waters (Paul Bettany), both fellow researchers, the question is not if they can...but if they should.

Their worst fears are realized as Will's thirst for knowledge evolves into a seemingly omnipresent quest for power, to what end is unknown. The only thing that is becoming terrifyingly clear is there may be no way to stop him.

Transcendence will hit cinemas on April 18, 2014.

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Testosterone Is Raging Up In The Expendables 3 Official Teaser Trailer, Nothing More

The rusty crew of veteran action stars are back. And when I say rusty I mean rusty with age and years of experience. In a new teaser trailer of the upcoming The Expendables 3 nothing really happens aside from the males trying to prove who's who and establishing the testosterone filled presence of the band.

Directed by Patrick Hughes, The Expendables 3 brings back together (with a few new comers) the cast of Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford, Wesley Snipes and Antonio Banderas.

Watch the new trailer of The Expendables 3.

Synopsis

In The Expendables 3, Barney (Stallone), Christmas (Statham) and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks (Gibson), who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill... or so he thought. In order to defeat Stonebanks, Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables' most personal battle yet.

The Expendables 3 will not stealthily (expect some explosions) land on theaters on August 14, 2014.

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Mike Posner & Big Sean Goes Charitable In 'Top of the World' Music Video

In one of his best song yet, Mike Posner goes come solo as his Big Sean is backing him up. This come back has been a long time in the waiting, but I guess the wait is worth every second of it. Mike Posner's Top of the World much more with its music video just demonstrates what I love about this shrill-voiced artist!

The song, which sounded very much like The Way It Used To be, is the artist's latest single and it will included in his Page 1 extended play. It is a part for his campaign on his upcoming Pages album. According to reports the song was originally used for a Reebok campaign, and as a remix it was made available for free under the title Tapada World.

What the music video of Top of the World by Mike Posner, featuring Big Sean.

The music video of Top of the World by Mike Posner, featuring Big Sean, was directed by Jon Jon Augustavo. It was produced by Produced by Diplo and Benny Blanco with Adam Leeman handling the video production. The song can be downloaded over iTunes.

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Official How To Train Your Dragon 2 Trailer Soars With Dragon-Riding Fun Viking Style

How to Train Your Dragon 2 is now soaring with flying colors, thanks to the wonderful trailer that has been released a while ago. Hiccup and Toothless are back gaining a few years along the way. They now looked differently and more maturely compared with last we've seen them in the original movie and the Dragons TV series!

This sequel is directed by Dean DeBlois with most of the original cast returning to be joined by new comers. The following lends their voices our favorite characters: Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, T.J. Miller and Kristen Wiig.

Watch the new trailer of How to Train Your Dragon 2, which premiered over Awesomeness TV.

Synopsis

The thrilling second chapter of the epic How to Train Your Dragon trilogy brings us back to the fantastical world of Hiccup and Toothless five years after the two have successfully united dragons and vikings on the island of Berk. While Astrid, Snoutlout and the rest of the gang are challenging each other to dragon races (the island's new favorite contact sport), the now inseparable pair journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and exploring new worlds. When one of their adventures leads to the discovery of a secret ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace. Now, Hiccup and Toothless must unite to stand up for what they believe while recognizing that only together do they have the power to change the future of both men and dragons.

How To Train Your Dragons 2 will soar to theaters on June 13, 2014.

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Divergent: Tris And Four Share A Steamy Kiss In The Official Extended Movie Clip

As Ellie Goulding serenades us with hauntingly angelic voice, Tris and Four, played by Shailene Woodley and Theo James respectively, are having a time of their own.  It was much like a show and tell moment that lead to something steamy afterwards. The newest movie clip of Divergent really knows how to magnetize the female fan base of the book series, if you ask me.

Next year, this Summit Entertainment presentation will either prove that movie adaptations based on best selling novels will work just the way The Twilight Saga did. Hopefully director Neil Burger did his job well, same is true with the screen writers, Vanessa Taylor, Evan Daugherty. If they do we will certainly see the light the the remaining sequels in the series.

There is no denying that chemistry is really there with the main cast. Hopefully we can say the same with the rest of the cast including Kate Winslet, Ray Stevenson, Mekhi Phifer, Maggie Q, Jai Courtney, Miles Teller, Zoл Kravitz, Ansel Elgort, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Ben Lamb, Christian Madsen, Amy Newbold, Ashley Judd and Tony Goldwyn.

Watch the official extended clip of Divergent, starring Shailene Woodley and Theo James.

Synopsis

Divergent is a thrilling adventure set in a future world where people are divided into distinct factions based on their personalities. Tris Prior (Woodley) is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy to destroy all Divergents, she must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it's too late.

Divergent will hit theaters on March 21, 2014.

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Must Watch: Blended Movie Trailer Brings Together Adam Sandler And Drew Barrymore... Again

I am a fan of this couple! Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore looked way too nice together, with their chemistry sky-rocketing without limit. I especially liked watching their 50 First Dates collaboration, of course not to forget their equally heart-warming pairing in The Wedding Singer.

For the third time they are once again united in a new movie called Blended. This Frank Coraci-directed comedy flick also stars Terry Crews, Bella Thorne, Joel McHale, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Lauren Lapkus, Kevin Nealon and Alyvia Alyn Lind.

Watch the new trailer of Blended, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.

Synopsis

After a disastrous blind date, single parents Lauren (Barrymore) and Jim (Sandler) agree on only one thing: they never want to see each other again. But when they each sign up separately for a fabulous family vacation with their kids, they are all stuck sharing a suite at a luxurious African safari resort for a week.

Blended is a Warner Bros. Pictures presentation to hit cinemas on May 23, 2014.

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Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes Teaser Trailer Hints Man's Destruction On The Near Future

Four years ago in the story line of Rise of the Planet of the Apes we've seen Caesar, played by the multitalented Andy Serkis, able to free and ruled over his kind as they established a kingdom of their own in the national park. After all those years everything has changed and havoc has become commonplace as they apes lern to become more and more intelligent.

This is the theme of the sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, which is directed by Matt Reeves. Serkis will be joined Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Toby Kebbell, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Enrique Murciano, Kirk Acevedo and Judy Greer. This movie, which will be connected to the original movie, is based on the screenplay by Scott Z. Burns, Amanda Silver, Rick Jaffa and Mark Bomback.

Watch the new teaser trailer of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.

Synopsis

A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species.

Man's dominion will end in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, to be released in theaters on July 11, 2014.

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Official The Fault In Our Stars Poster Sees Shailene Woodley & Ansel Elgort Huddling Together

I was greatly affected emotionally when I read John Green's The Fault In Our Stars. That's the very reason why I was so excited when news of a movie adaptation started spreading. I wanted to see the visual interpretation of this story that touched me so much. And lo, I wasn't even prepared to see the new poster of the movie adaptation and leaving me immediately teary eyed. Imagine if we get to see the trailer...

This movie adaptation stars Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Willem Dafoe, Nat Wolff, Laura Dern, Sam Trammell, Mike Birbiglia, and Emily Peachey. 20th Century Fox presents this dramatic feature film directed by Josh Boone based on the screenplay by Scott Neustadter.

Presenting the official The Fault In Our Stars poster featuring Shailene Woodley & Ansel Elgort.

And here is the movie's banner poster.

Synopsis

Hazel and Gus are two extraordinary teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them -- and us – on an unforgettable journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous, given that they met and fell in love at a cancer support group. THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, based upon the number-one bestselling novel by John Green, explores the funny, thrilling and tragic business of being alive and in love.

Tears will flow in theaters during the release of The Fault In Our Stars on June 6, 2014.

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Teaser Poster Hints On Peter Parker's Greatest Battle Yet

We've seen the heart-pounding trailer of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and yes I am admittedly in love with the movie already. It's very different with the first movie, much more with the original movie series and I am very happy about that. What's more, a new teaser poster of the movie has been released solidifying its release date and what to expect from it.

Marvel Enterprises and Columbia Pictures joined forces to bring you this Marc Webb-directed movie adaptation, starring Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield, Felicity Jones, Jamie Foxx, Paul Giamatti and Sally Field. The Avengers will surely regret for not including him in!

Check out the new teaser poster of The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

Synopsis

Spider-Man squares off against the Rhino and the powerful Electro while caught in a love triangle with Gwen Stacy and Mary Jane Watson.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 comes swinging to theaters on May 2, 2014.

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The Book Thief, A Story About Those Who Tried To Save A Soul, Risking It All

A hugely anticipated adaptation of Markus Zusak’s book, The Book Thief hits the theaters this January. It captures a story about a girl, named Liesel who is given to adoption to a German family. It is all happening in the Nazi Germany, at the time of the World War II.

In the Book Thief trailer we see how she and her foster family struggle to hide a Jewish friend, in the basement of their house. Liesel is a special girl, who despite the lack of education and the fact that she cannot read, steals books. The lack of education should not be confused with the lack of intelligence. She is a brave girl, who tries her best for keeping the hope alive in her heart and in other people’s hearts. Max, the Jewish young boy that hides in her house is a passionate reader. So they both find the common love for language, which opens a new door to different ideas and thoughts.

As the story goes, Hans, the foster dad, starts teaching Liesel to read. They both develop a very sweet father-daughter relationship. Rosa, the foster mother, is seen in the beginning as a cold and distant person. In The Book Thief trailer, we see how Rosa shows no trust to Liesel, in doubting her ability to keep a secret, as she is only a kid. The story is heartbreaking and it will make you look at the Second World War and the Nazi Germany, from a different point of view.

We are rarely thinking about the fact that behind Hitler and the Nazi regime, there were ordinary people and families who supported it all. Even if keeping the head down was the safest way to protest against the regime, it was not helping to stop it. So what we get to see also in The Book Thief movie, is how people of a small German town, kept living their lives, feeding their kids, ignoring the happening and waiting for it all to be over. A devastating time is shown in this film with different tools, than the ones we are so used seeing in the typical war dramas.

The public will have moments of smiling during the movie and no one should be feeling guilty about it. The times were devastating, but there were still people with big hearts, who helped the others, who were in need. The Book Thief is directed by the very talented Brian Percival and you will get to see an Academy Award winner and a nominee, playing the amazing roles of people who tried their best, to save a lost life.

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Compare The 22 Jump Street Green And Red Band Trailers, Starring Jonah Hill & Channing Tatum

Columbia Pictures brings back the hilarious duo of Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum that made 21 Jump Street a success. In this equally hilarious sequel the two luckily finds another mission and a new crib in 22 Jump Street.

Based on the script by Michael Bacall, Rodney Rothman and Oren Uziel, 22 Jump Street is directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Hill and Tatum will be joined by Ice Cube, Amber Stevens and Craig Roberts to add sup some more fun in this follow-up movie.

Here are the two versions of the 22 Jump Street trailers, which are released in a span of one day.

22 Jump Street Green Band Trailer

22 Jump Street Red Band Trailer

Synopsis

After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) when they go deep undercover at a local college. But when Jenko meets a kindred spirit on the football team, and Schmidt infiltrates the bohemian art major scene, they begin to question their partnership. Now they don't have to just crack the case - they have to figure out if they can have a mature relationship. If these two overgrown adolescents can grow from freshmen into real men, college might be the best thing that ever happened to them.

22 Jump Street starts spreading the fun in theaters on June 13, 2014.

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John Mayer And Katy Perry Having Real Good Time In 'Who You Love' Music Video

After being rained down by Beyonce's fantastic, yet very graphic, music videos, I was in for a very easy to listen and watch music video the likes of which only John Mayer could do. And I am so thankful that this longing was satisfied by the newly released Who You Love music video by the said artist, featuring Katy Perry.

It's quite nice to see the two singers together and the bull riding idea just puts a smile to my already broken features. Brighten your day with this heart-warming video that you could seldom find these days.

Watch the new music video of Who You Love by John Mayer, featuring Katy Perry.

Lifted by John Mayer's Paradise Valley album, Who You Love is the sixth track and the third single from the said album. The single was released in early September and the music video is just in time to put back the hype to it.

This beautiful music video was directed by Sophie Muller, who has done or participated in numerous music videos since 1980s.

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47 Ronin Flies In With An Official Featurette And 4 Fantastic Japanese Posters

In a few weeks we're going to witness the come back movie of The Matrix star, Keanu Reeves. Being one of my personal favorites this Yuletide season, 47 Ronin will surely become a fantastic cinematic experience, if only it won't be delayed by the MMFF this year.

Directed by Carl Erik Rinsch and based on the screenplay by Chris Morgan and Hossein Amini, 47 Ronin stars Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Kou Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano and Rinko Kikuchi with Universal Pictures helming the production.

Watch the official featurette of 47 Ronin, starring Keanu Reeves.

And here are some stunning Japanese posters of the 47 Ronin movie.

Synopsis

From ancient Japan's most enduring tale, the epic 3D fantasy-adventure "47 Ronin" is born. Keanu Reeves leads the cast as Kai, an outcast who joins Oishi (Hiroyuki Sanada), the leader of the 47 Ronin. Together they seek vengeance upon the treacherous overlord who killed their master and banished their kind. To restore honor to their homeland, the warriors embark upon a quest that challenges them with a series of trials that would destroy ordinary warriors.

47 Ronin will hit cinemas on December 25, 2013 in standard 2D and digital 3D format.

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Follow Your Dreams: Let Imagination Be Your Inspiration

Almost everyone creates its own cosy and safe world. Our life is full of routine, problems, we are always in rush, have to do something, to get somewhere, not time to stop and smile. And then a person starts to live in his own world to forget about all its duties for a while. In our dreams we can be whoever we want or desire, we can change everything what surrounds us and make it comfortable for ourselves. Who said that a little person cannot have a big dream? The new movie called The Secret Life of Walter Mitty shows a life of a regular worker, who is barely noticeable among his co-workers but in his imagination he transforms into a superhero who is capable of everything.

It took almost 20 years to create this movie. The cast was changing, the screenplay was rewriting over and over again. And finally, the film will be shown in theatres at the end of December. Ben Stiller, who plays the main role, also directed this movie.

This movie is a remake of the original story, written by James Thurber, which was printed in The New Yorker magazine 74 years ago. The original story is about an ordinary man who achieved more in his imaginary world than in his real life. The movie character works in the photo department of the Life magazine, but now new superiors are in lead and the company's life is about to change.

Most part of the staff can lose their jobs and Walter, who has a crush on his new co-worker, Cheryl, is afraid to lose his job too and never see his love interest again. Luckily, Walter saves his job but it hasn't changed a thing. Walter still has a crush, but Cheryl doesn't pay any attention to him.

The main character lives in his own world full of heroism, romance and love. Wherever he is, is it on a bus station or his office, Walter stays in his dreams. He imagines how he is going to win Cheryl's heart, how will safe her form danger but in real life he freezes when he sees her and cannot say a word, he even tries to reach her through a social network, but he fails again.

The magazine has the task to get a perfect picture for the new cover issue and Walter, surprisingly, decides to accomplish this task by himself. He tries to make his dream come true and his biggest dream is Cheryl. Leading by the desire to win her, Walter travels to Greenland and from now on his whole life is about to change. He starts his risky adventure and becomes a man he always wanted to.

This movie is truly inspiring and its scheduled time in theatres is kind of symbolic. It will air on 25th of December, on the Christmas time. And as we know this time is full of magic and every wish can come true. Feel the magic of the movie and believe in yourself, because everything is possible.

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#MusicMondays: Justin Bieber Feels Confident, Featuring Chance The Rapper

Finally all ten songs in the #MusicMondays campaign by Justin Beiber has been released. Justin Bieber gets a little hypnotized and addicted with the lady's confidence in his new single entitled Confident, and the song features Chance the Rapper.

And it doesn't stop there. As predicted all ten song are to be packaged as one album, which is revealed to be called as Journals. Aside from these 10 songs, five more songs will be added to the 15-track album: Memphis, One Life, What's Hatnin', Swap It Out and Backpack are their titles.

Listen to Confident by Justin Bieber, featuring Chance the Rapper.

Now that all ten songs in the Music Mondays campaign by Justin Bieber have been released we can now wait in peace the much awaited Believe movie set to be released on Christmas Day. On the other hand the album Journals by Justin Bieber will be released on Monday, December 16, 2013.

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Kellan Lutz Slays In The New The Legend Of Hercules Man, God, Hero Trailer

I was not even sure when Hercules: The Legend Begins was retitled to The Legend of Hercules. And I think it's for good reason as after reading the original title I suspect immediately that it's gonna be a series leaning towards future money making schemes. Well, there's no really surprise to that because that's movie-making business for you.

The new title of the movie starring Kellan Lutz is a step better than its predecessor, yet the newly released second trailer of the movie is a mile away more informative (offering new scenes) than the first one. It does not only make me excited, but it totally forced me to forget my prejudice towards the original title of the movie.

Watch the new The Legend of Hercules.

Synopsis

In the epic origin story The Legend of Hercules, Kellan Lutz stars as the mythical Greek hero -- the son of Zeus, a half-god, half-man blessed with extraordinary strength. Betrayed by his stepfather, the King, and exiled and sold into slavery because of a forbidden love, Hercules must use his formidable powers to fight his way back to his rightful kingdom. Through harrowing battles and gladiator-arena death matches, Hercules embarks on a legendary odyssey to overthrow the King and restore peace to the land.

Come January 10, 2014 we will witness the first installment (out of many more sequels, I predict) of The Legend of Hercules in theaters near you.

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Godzilla Returns With A Shattering, Official Teaser Trailer

When director Roland Emmerich adapted Godzilla and brought it to the Hollywood cinemas, I was greatly ecstatic then. I was a child wanting to see huge monsters appear, only to be fought by mere humans and their almost useless war toys.

And now after a couple of years, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures lead the remake of the said movie, this time directed Gareth Edwards based on the script written by Max Borenstein. This action and sci-fi adventure movie stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, Sally Hawkins, David Strathairn and Bryan Cranston.

Watch the trailer of the Godzilla movie remake.

And here is a new Japanese TV spot of the movie.

Synopsis

An epic rebirth to Toho's iconic Godzilla, this spectacular adventure, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, pits the world's most famous monster against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity's scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence.

Godzilla will be back to wreak havoc in cinemas on May 16, 2014.

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The Counsellor: The Evil Chic (Spotlight On Cameron Diaz As Malkina)

In the modern world it is hard to find people who do not fall under the influence of bad. These people are considered either weak, poor; either they are ignored by stronger ones. The association between strength and ambition is what makes a man powerful and rich. Even if he got this way, by taking the bad path, he anyway will remain strong in the eyes of the others.

The Counsellor is a new movie, written by Cormac McCarthy and directed by Ridley Scott, that shows humans who chose to be bad. The story describes a life of a lawyer, whose ambitions made him become a prey for some dangerous Mexican Cartels. It involves many expressive characters, played by famous actors like Michael Fassbender, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem, Brad Pitt and many others. The style of the characters, says a lot about them, as they are all dressed up in expensive clothes and finicky jewelries. Malkina, for example is one evil woman, played by Cameron Diaz, this woman has a leopard tattoo on her back, that’s sexy and tricky and it says a lot about her dangerous personality. Her style is always a powerful one, using the gold and the silver to show that she loves goodies and she is capable of anything. Whatever the consequences of her actions are, she is never thinking about regrets. Like a leopard Malkina, has a crazy drive in possessing and getting anything she wants.

In the end, we do not get to see only the bad parts of the human kind, we also have to understand the teaching part of the movie, that shows how our sometimes irrational decisions influence the lives of the others. The today eager purpose does not always end with an eager tomorrow. We are all humans, we all sin when it comes to our ambitions, but there is always a limit.

The Counsellor is the thriller which is raging with a very high temperature of bad, as the evil seems to pervade or influence every character. It is a movie about love, murderer, drugs and wild actions.

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The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Swings With Fantastic New Trailer, Starring Andrew Garfield & Emma Stone

Step away Thor, Captain America, Superman and all... the much disregarded hero of The Avengers spins his way to the theaters with a fantastic new sequel. And to give you just a taste of how great it will turn up in cinemas a new thrilling trailer of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has arrived.

Marc Webb returns as the director of the movie, while the ever great duo of Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci delivered the script. Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone return to reprise their roles and they will be joined by Jamie Foxx, Paul Giamatti and Dane DeHaan.

Watch the new trailer of The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

And here's an alternative international trailer.

Synopsis

With the emergence of Electro, Spider-Man must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, Peter Parker comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: OsCorp.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will hit cinemas on May 2, 2014.

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Paul W.S. Anderson's Pompeii Fires Up With Second Trailer, Starring Kit Harington & Emily Browning

Historical and period movies are a hit now a days, next to movie adaptations and remakes. There is this sense of wonder of watching a movie about people on a different era, culture and civilization that makes these kind of movies a favorite among movie goers. And the upcoming movie entitled Pompeii surely put this things to mind.

Pompeii is directed by Paul W.S. Anderson based on the script written by Lee Batchler, Janet Scott Batchler, Michael Robert Johnson and Julian Fellowes. It stars Kit Harington (remember Jon Snow from Game of Thrones?), Emily Browning, Jared Harris, Kiefer Sutherland, Carrie-Anne Moss, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Jessica Lucas.

Watch the new trailer of Pompeii, starring Kit Harington & Emily Browning.

Synopsis

The film follows an enslaved Celtic gladiator who falls in love with a noblewoman on the eve of a massive volcanic eruption that destroys Pompeii, an event that also brings him face-to-face with the man who slaughtered his family years earlier.

Pompeii will hit cinemas on February 21, 2014.

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Watch The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug, Production Diary 13 By Peter Jackson

In less than a fortnight, the whole Middle-Earth will be witnessing the mush awaited sequel to The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Peter Jackson is firing up the thrills and excitement by releasing the 13th, and surely not the last, production video for The Hobbit Trilogy.

See how scenes involving Smaug and the Mayor of lake-Town came to life as the production team busied themselves for the final shots and post production of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Enjoy some table tennis games with cast as well.

Watch the new The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Production Diary 13.

Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug soars to cinemas on December 13, 2013.

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Mia Wasikowska Stars As Robyn Davidson On Dangerous Australian Desert Trek In Tracks Movie Trailer

Most of the times only the bold and brave gets to discover the deepest secrets of life. And that is what Robyn Davidson is about to find out a she braves her way into a journey many believed was a foolish act that might cause her her life, and they may be right.

Mia Wasikowska as Robyn Davidson

With a goal to prove that even the most ordinary person is capable of doing great things, Robyn, played by actress Mia Wasikowska, seeks assistance from National Geographic in her ambitious and dangerous pursuit. This John Curran directed movie will surely inspire all of us and urge us to rethink what life really means.

The real-life Robyn Davidson

Check out the new trailer of Tracks based on the adventures by Robyn Davidson and starring Mia Wasikowska.

Synopsis

A young woman goes on a 1,700 mile trek across the deserts of West Australia with her four camels and faithful dog.

And here is a nice movie clip released a few months ago.

Tracks is set to be released in UK cinemas on April 25, 2014.

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#MusicMondays: Listen To Change Me By Justin Bieber, The Penultimate Music Mondays Song

The penultimate song in the #MusicMondays campaign by Justin Bieber has come. The new single is entitled Change Me and it's album cover resembles an oblong shaped mirror, if I am not mistaken. This less than 3-minute piano and vocal combination will either turn you on or drive you away completely... because I am honestly getting tired of all these ballads from the singer.

This time around the song goes away from the fast tempo that made the previous song stand out from the rest of the campaign and we are once again drowned by another ballad of what is, shoulda, woulda, coulda. If all of the ten songs will be compiled as a new album, then we can prematurely say that this is Justin Bieber's most emotional -- or saddest -- album yet...

Listen to Change Me by Justin Bieber.

There will only be one song remaining before the release of Believe movie on Christmas. You can download Change Me By Justin Bieber at iTunes.

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Jennifer A. Nielsen Giving Away 6 'The Shadow Throne' Galleys, Final Book In Ascendance Trilogy

It will not be officially out until next year, but author Jennifer A. Nielsen will be giving away 6 The Shadow Throne galleys as early Christmas present for avid fans. The contest will run until December 15, 2013 on her official website and is open for everyone who wishes to join: young old and the young at heart, or vice versa.

Don't know what a galley means, the author freely explains it for you: You ask, what is a galley? A galley (a.k.a. ARC: Advanced Review Copy) is a paperback version of the book meant to be sent to reviewers and bookstore buyers. They are not for resale and sometimes have typos because they are printed early. Occasionally, the author gets her sticky little hands on a few copies and can give them away to awesomes out there like YOU!

Here is The Shadow Throne, Book 3 in the Ascendance Trilogy.

Synopsis

Jennifer A. Nielsen takes readers on an extraordinary journey in this final installment of the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Ascendance Trilogy.

War is coming. . . . Join Jaron as he embarks on his final adventure!

The Shadow Throne by Jennifer A. Nielsen will be released on February 25, 2013.

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