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Disney Theme Park Bringing ‘Avatar’ to Life!

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Disney has struck a deal to bring ‘Avatar’ to life in theme parks.

Topics : Movie News
Posted by : Rande Iaboni on September 21, 2011

Avatar sequels go green

James Cameron will install solar panels in a green production studio for the filming of the Avatar sequels

Topics : Movie Business, Movie News
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on May 31, 2011

Is the Color Blue the New 3D?

Studios may have found an outrageous but flawless strategy to ensure a successful box office release.

Topics : Rants
Posted by : Jaya Ramdath on February 16, 2011

August 27th – 29th Weekend Box Office: Last Exorcism, Takers Cap Summer Off Nicely

Daniel Stamm’s “The Last Exorcism” cursed away “Takers” at the box office, but just barely.

Topics : Box Office
Posted by : Nick Ondras on August 29, 2010

Greed is Good?

Someone tell me why it is a good idea to re-release Avatar. ‘Cause I want to believe it’s not money. So people who didn’t see it in theaters can have the “thrill” and “experience” of beauty that is Pandora? Please. I don’t think anyone believes it is anything more than a ploy to squeeze out [...]

Topics : Movie Business, Rants
Posted by : Nick Poyner on August 23, 2010

Why 3D Movies are Beginning to Get Out of Control

3D is the glitzy and newest hot trend in the movie industry.  Ever since the success of Avatar, a lot of movies seem to be getting the 3D treatment as the next big thing to come.  Alice and Wonderland did huge in the box office, despite the fact that many people complained about the 3D [...]

Topics : Rants
Posted by : Craig Kessler on March 23, 2010

Oscar Week

We are finally here. This Sunday night, March 7th, is the big night: Oscar Night. I for one am extremely excited for the Oscars.  I think it’s the best of the entertainment award shows probably due to the magnitude of what is on the line.  The past couple years might have been a little dull [...]

Topics : Oscars, Rants
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on March 4, 2010

Live Streaming Movie Premieres Allow Fans to Walk the Red Carpet

Hollywood studios are always looking for the next place to reach out to in order to gain awareness for their movies.  Movies not only rely on reviews, but word of mouth buzz to gain traction which could lead to ticket sales for their movies.  With social media, the doors are more open than ever for [...]

Topics : Movie Marketing
Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 26, 2010

2/16/10 Box Office Results: Lots of Love for ‘Valentine’s Day’

Garry Marshall’s ‘Valentine’s Day’ broke weekend records in my box office report.

Topics : Box Office
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 15, 2010

Oscar Movies – Best Picture Run Down

The month of February is commonly considered a dark period for movies. Nick mentioned that it is the graveyard for film. New releases are basically overshadowed by the award season.  In fact, Oscar nominated films get a distribution boost in February in order to milk the buzz they get from the nomination. So, we know [...]

Topics : Movie Reviews, Oscars
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on February 8, 2010

2/07/10 Box Office Results: ‘Dear John’ Trumps Cameron, Award-Centrics Get Their Due

The latest Nicholas Sparks book-turned-movie “Dear John” finally knocks “Avatar” off of its seven weekend #1 spot in my box office report.

Topics : Box Office
Posted by : Nick Ondras on February 7, 2010

Avatar Will Win Best Picture Because of Patrick Ewing

Patrick Ewing entered the 1985 draft as the best player in the country.  this also happened to be the first year that the NBA turned to their new ping pong ball style way to determine the order for the draft.  Sure enough out of nowhere, the New York Knicks, a struggling team, ended up with [...]

Topics : Oscars, Rants
Posted by : Craig Kessler on February 5, 2010

1/30/10 Box Office Results: No January Competition for Cameron

Avatar was #1 again in its seventh weekend in my box office report.

Topics : Box Office
Posted by : Nick Ondras on January 31, 2010

Avatar Will Become the New Mac N’ Cheese of Hollywood

Source: Flickr Gone With the Wind, Titanic, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings are some of the biggest money making movies of all time.  In a very short time span, one movie proved that it belongs at the top of that list, and no shocker…..it’s Avatar.  The 10 year James Cameron sci-fi epic is [...]

Topics : Movie Marketing
Posted by : Craig Kessler on January 29, 2010

Rant: The January Graveyard

Though we had “Avatar” this year, the month of January is the unofficial graveyard for movies.

Topics : Rants
Posted by : Nick Ondras on January 27, 2010

1/25/10 Box Office Results: Angels, Apocalypse and (more) Blue People

“Avatar” remained at #1 after six weeks on the charts in my box office report.

Topics : Box Office
Posted by : Nick Ondras on January 25, 2010

Golden Globes Reaction

Last night was quite a night to the kick off the official award season. There were some suprises, some snubs, a great Mel Gibson knock by Ricky Gervais, and a speech from Martin Scorcese that will be remembered for some time. Lets get to it. Best Picture (Drama)/Director – Who would of thought? Avatar retains the [...]

Topics : Oscars, Rants
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on January 18, 2010

1/17/10 Box Office Results: Bibles and ‘Bones’ No Match for ‘Avatar’

Neither “The Book of Eli” nor “The Lovely Bones” could knock James Cameron’s Avatar off its five-weekend high horse.

Topics : Box Office
Posted by : Nick Ondras on January 18, 2010

1/10/10 Box Office Results: ‘Avatar’ Starts 2010 Off With a Bang

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“Avatar” stayed on top this weekend and continued to smash records worldwide in my box office report.

Topics : Box Office
Posted by : Nick Ondras on January 10, 2010

1/02/10 Box Office Results: ‘Avatar’ Makes a Lot of Noise in a Rather Quiet Weekend

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Avatar passes a billion dollars worldwide in my box office report.

Topics : Box Office
Posted by : Nick Ondras on January 3, 2010

12/27/09 Box Office Results: ‘Avatar’, ‘Holmes’, ‘Chipmunks’ All Unite to Break Holiday Record

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‘Avatar’, ‘Sherlock Holmes’ and ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel’ all united to help this past weekend become the highest-grossing on record.

Topics : Box Office
Posted by : Nick Ondras on December 28, 2009

The Triple Show

December 25, 2009 will now be known on my life calendar as the day I first completed the triple show. I’ve pulled off the double show before, as I’m sure many have you as well.  My recent absence from the movies forced my hand as my list of want-to-see movies piled up.  I had no [...]

Topics : Movie Experience
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on December 27, 2009

12/20/09 Box Office Results: No Surprises Here: ‘Avatar’ Conquers the World

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No surprises here: ‘Avatar’ opens at #1 with $73 million in my box office report.

Topics : Box Office
Posted by : Nick Ondras on December 20, 2009

Snap Review of Avatar

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My review of James Cameron’s 12-years-in-the-making sci-fi epic “Avatar”

Topics : Movie Reviews
Posted by : Nick Ondras on December 19, 2009

Early Review on Avatar

The $500 million monster James Cameron project, Avatar, will hit theaters this Friday. The $500 million is a total budget amount  including both production and advertising, and is the most expensive movie ever made.  The hype bubble building for this movie will defuse Friday when you, me, and your neighbor will be able to check [...]

Topics : Early Reviews
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on December 17, 2009

Avatar + Team America = Funny Mashup Mock Trailer

Avatar, the new James Cameron flick is the most anticipated movie in a long time.  The movie is a 10 year in the making project and Cameron tells us that this new 3-D movie will revolutionize the industry with its stunning visuals.  While the visuals may end up being stunning, I think revolutionary is a [...]

Topics : Funny Clips, Trailers
Posted by : Craig Kessler on December 10, 2009

Avatar – International Trailer (New)

End of the Line film The Secret Garden dvd The Godfather: Part III Ok, a quick post this will be. Avatar looks not ok, not cool, not good…but INCREDIBLE. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans hd Aquamarine download The Miracle Worker hd The original trailer looked bad to be perfectly honest. I was a bit dissapointed [...]

Topics : Trailers
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on October 29, 2009

Observations from James Cameron’s Avatar Day

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The Perfect Sleep video This is a guest post Travis, you can check out more of his posts on his Travis Fantina Blog. “Last night I had the privilege of attending one of a few extended preview’s in IMAX 3D for James Cameron’s upcoming film (his first in 12 years) “Avatar”. Now I’m going to [...]

Topics : Rants
Posted by : Craig Kessler on August 28, 2009

James Cameron isn’t God? When Did This Happen?

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Popeye dvdrip This is a guest post from Nick.  Check out more of his movie rants on Nick’s Movie Blog. Wonder Woman dvd Three to Tango hd The Ten Commandments divx Gnomes and Trolls: The Secret Chamber movie download Wordplay ipod If you haven’t heard of Avatar download The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement dvd [...]

Topics : Rants
Posted by : Craig Kessler on August 27, 2009

New Trailers + Rumors

The Pelican Brief full movie Some of the the most anticipated movies of the next couple months recently introduced new trailers.  Check out these trailers below. Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man buy Conan the Barbarian Dead & Buried ipod Godspeed video The Bridge of San Luis Rey video Avatar – directed by James [...]

Topics : Trailers
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on August 21, 2009