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'Monsters, Inc.' 3D Moved Up to December 2012

Britt Hayes — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:22:16 +0000

Those who can’t wait to see the 3D re-release of Disney and Pixar‘s ‘Monsters, Inc.’ are in for a special treat. The studio has moved the release date up from January 18, 2013, to December 19, 2012 — just in time for Christmas.

The Best In Film From 2011 (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:32:56 +0000

The end of 2011 comes closer everyday with more best of videos continuing to pop up as News Years approaches. Genrocks went viral last year with his Filmography 2010 super cut of all the notable films from 2010. Well, the film junky is back with a retrospective look at the movies of 2011.

What's on TV Thanksgiving Day? — Thanksgiving TV and Movie Roundup

Kathy Landin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:55:02 +0000

You’ve got the meal all figured out, but there’s an entire day of preparation ahead of you and that means your family needs entertaining. You want to turn on the tube, but not lull the holiday spirit. Fortunately for you, there are plenty of unique and Thanksgiving-oriented specials available for your whole clan to watch. [...]

Weekend Box Office: 'Puss In Boots' Claws Its Way to Another First Place Finish

Shauna Wright — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:27:04 +0000

In its second week of release, ‘Puss In Boots,’ the Antonio Banderas-voiced swashbuckling feline from the ‘Shrek’ franchise, pulled in $33 million in milk money to again take the top spot at the box office this weekend. The star-studded caper ‘Tower Heist’ premiered at number two with $25 million in revenues, followed by the three-quel [...]

Billy Currington Wants to Star in Movies

Jeff Giles — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:34:22 +0000

Billy Currington is having a moment right now — he’s scored seven consecutive number one singles, and his latest hit, ‘Love Done Gone,’ is well on its way to making it eight. Clearly, people can’t get enough of hearing him on the radio.

You can hardly blame the guy for wanting to find out if they’ll buy tickets to see him on the big screen.

Best Places To Cool Off In Lufkin And Nacogdoches-Our Top 5

Meagan Adams — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:59:21 +0000

Here in East Texas, we could kiss the ground when the weather dips below 95 degrees in the summer. Between running errands, grilling outside and eating watermelon in the back yard, it is inevitable that you will break a sweat in no time in this blazing Texas heat. So next time you feel a bit overheated, stop by one of these places in Lufkin or Nacogdoches to cool off and reboot!

New Movie Releases: 'Fast Five,' 'Prom' [VIDEOS]

Danny Merrell — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:05:44 +0000

Two new movies are opening nationwide this weekend. One is the fifth installment (yes, fifth) of the popular summer blockbuster series 'The Fast and the Furious', this time called 'Fast Five'. Most of the main players in the series are back for more high action, high energy scenes, with tons of car crashes.

The other big release this weekend is a movie called 'Prom', which as you might have guessed focuses on the events surrounding and leading up to a high school prom. It's hard to say which film will do better at the box office, as these films are targeted to two completely different audiences. Which one would you rather see?

Take a look at their trailers, Mr. Moviefone's Six Second Reviews and a list of movies still in theaters after the jump.

'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2′ Trailer Teases Epic Finale

Danny Merrell — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:29:22 +0000

Warner Bros. on Wednesday released the official trailer for 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,' and by the looks of it, the franchise is poised to go out with a serious bang.

In this epic teaser, Harry's story comes to a close as he prepares for his final showdown with the evil Lord Voldemort, whose chilling and taunting voiceover plays throughout.

The trailer also highlights some pretty awesome-looking special effects, high-flying action sequences and a few sombre moments between Harry, Ron and Hermione.

Angry Birds Movie Spoof [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 21:33:37 +0000

I had heard of the popular App called ‘Angry Birds’, but never understood what all the fuss was about, until my boyfriend downloaded it on his iPad. Big mistake. I think for two weeks straight, we were glued to his screen, vigorously trying to beat every level, even though some just seemed impossible to complete! [...]

Amy Adams Will Be The Next 'Lois Lane'

Andree Valentine — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:13:33 +0000

It's a bird, it's a plane ... No, it's another major 'Superman' casting announcement.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Oscar-nominated actress Amy Adams is set to play the coveted role of Lois Lane in Zack Snyder's 'Superman' reboot.

Top 30 Romantic Movies

Andree Valentine — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:09:03 +0000

Valentine’s Day is all about romance, and there’s nothing better than watching romantic movies to get us in the holiday spirit. Here’s a list of the Top 30 favorite Valentine’s Day movies (i.e “chick flicks”) of all time according to Better Homes and Garden, after the jump. Do you agree with the list? Which one [...]

Razzie Award Nominations Announced for Worst Films of the Year

Danny Merrell — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:40:42 +0000

In advance of the real Academy Award nominations, announced on the 25th, the unfortunate nominees for the 2011 Golden Raspberries (or "Razzies") were announced on Monday, honoring the year's worst actors, actresses, and films. The pack of nominees are led by vampire romance The Twilight Saga: Eclipse and M. Night Shymalan's much-panned Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Check out some of the nominations after the jump:

'Country Strong' Movie Review

Andree Valentine — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 08:05:51 +0000

Have you watched the movie Country Strong yet? The film, which stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Tim McGraw, Leighton Meester and Garrett Hedlund, follows their characters through many important ups and downs in each of their lives. A review article from Taste of Country explains: Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow proves credible as a country singer and Nashville [...]

True Grit [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:34:33 +0000

In theaters on Christmas day, this movie follows a tough U.S. Marshal trying to help a stubborn young girl track down her father’s murderer. The Cohen Brothers’s film has been nominated for numerous Screen Actors Guild awards and Golden Globes, and critics claim this 1969 remake is worth seeing this year. What do you think? Is [...]

Country Star in The Making? [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:58:14 +0000

This is the official trailer for the new movie “Country Strong” featuring Gwyneth Paltrow, Tim McGraw and Leighton Meester. Coming to a theater near you on January 7th, 2011. What do you think of Gwyneth’s singing voice?