Warner Brothers has released 10 amazing new character posters for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Each poster features a close-up of the character, a statement about their current situation, and an Art Deco border with a personal detail in each of the corners.
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Newt Scamander is "wanted for questioning." His border symbol is Pickett, his favorite Bowtruckle.
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Tina Goldstein is "on foreign assignment." Her border symbol is the Eiffel Tower.
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Queenie Goldstein is "whereabouts unknown." Her border symbol looks suspiciously like an engagement ring.
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Jacob Kowalski is a "No-Maj of interest." His border symbol is a croissant.
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Albus Dumbledore is "under surveillance." His border symbol is Fawkes the Phoenix.
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Theseus Scamander is "under Ministry orders." His border symbol is the Ministry of Magic logo.
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Leta Lastrange is "implicated by prophecy." Her border symbol is a stylized bird.
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Credence Barebone is "searching for identity." His border symbol is a hand and a sun.
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Gellert Grindelwald is a "dark wizard at large." His border symbol is a skull.
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The final poster is of Nagini in her human form. She is "aiding a fugitive" and her border symbol is her other form, a snake. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald arrives in theaters on November 16.
The first trailer for a new Lord of the Ringsanimatedmovie has arrived. Set nearly 200 years before the final saga of the rings, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim tells the tale of Helm Hammerhand, King of Rohan, and that of his daughter, Héra.
Here's the official synopsis from Warner Bros:
New Line Cinema’s original anime feature “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” returns audiences to the epic world brought to life in “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, based on the revered books by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Under the direction of award-winning filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama, the talented voice cast is led by Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhand, the mighty King of Rohan; Gaia Wise as his daughter Héra; and Luke Pasqualino as Wulf. Miranda Otto, who delivered an unforgettable, award-winning performance in “The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, reprises her role as Éowyn, Shieldmaiden of Rohan, who serves as the tale’s narrator. The voice ensemble also includes Lorraine Ashbourne, Yazdan Qafouri, Benjamin Wainwright, Laurence Ubong Williams, Shaun Dooley, Michael Wildman, Jude Akuwudike, Bilal Hasna and Janine Duvitski.
Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan. A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg— a mighty fortress that will later come to be known as Helm’s Deep. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim arrives in theaters on December 13th.
The first full trailer and poster for Dune: Part Threehave arrived. This may be the darkest tale of the trilogy. It takes place nearly 20 years after the events of Dune: Part Two, and Paul is struggling with his role as Emperor.
Here's the official synopsis from Warner Bros:
Dune: Part Three is set nearly two decades after Paul Atreides seized control of the Imperium. Now a ruthless Emperor, Paul must face the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, Paul is drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.
The film stars Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Oscar nominee Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Isaach de Bankolé, with Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling, with Anya Taylor-Joy, and Robert Pattinson, and Oscar winner Javier Bardem.
Dune: Part Three arrives in theaters on December 18th.
The first teaser trailer for Practical Magic 2 has arrived. It looks like the Owens Sisters are once again trying to break the curse that looms over their family.
Here's the official synopsis from Warner Bros:
Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, Practical Magic 2 returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic, as the Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all in a must-see cinematic event of fun, magic and mayhem.
Practical Magic 2 arrives in theaters this September.
The final trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is here and it is intense! I think it's going to be quite a dark and revealing journey. "This November, the future will change forever."
Here's the official synopsis from Warner Bros:
At the end of the first film, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has set about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings.
In an effort to thwart Grindelwald’s plans, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald arrives in theaters on November 16.
The Owens sisters are returning for more magic and mischief. There are three generations of Owens sisters: the Aunts, Frances and Jet, Sally and Gillian, and Sally's daughters, Kylie and Antonia. All of the Owens women have been impacted by the family curse that dooms any man who dares to love an Owens woman. It seemed the curse had been broken at the end of the first film, but had it? I can't wait to find out!
"Practical Magic 2" returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic, as the Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all in a must-see cinematic event of fun, magic and mayhem.
Starring along with Bullock and Kidman in "Practical Magic 2" are Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, Solly McLeod, with Dianne Wiest, and Stockard Channing.
Practical Magic 2 arrives in theaters on September 10th.
The final trailer for A Minecraft Movie is here and it looks so funny. Steve and Garrett are in for one over-the-top, insanely ridiculous adventure.
Here's the official synopsis from Warner Bros:
Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Jason Momoa), Henry (Sebastian Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers) and Dawn (Danielle Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Jack Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.
A Minecraft Movie arrives in theaters on April 4th.
The first teaser trailer for Dune: Part Threeshows a universe at war. This will be the darkest movie of the trilogy. Paul Atreides may now be the Emperor, but ruling is not as easy as he'd expected.
Directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Villeneuve and Brian K. Vaughan, "Dune: Part Three" is based on the novel "Dune Messiah" by Frank Herbert and delivers the epic conclusion to Villeneuve’s trilogy. The film stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Florence Pugh, Rebecca Ferguson, Isaach De Bankolé, with Charlotte Rampling, with Anya Taylor-Joy, and Robert Pattinson, and Javier Bardem, and features newcomers Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Ida Brooke.
Nine character posters have also been released and they are very dark.
Timothée Chalamet is Paul Atreides
Zendaya is Chani
Rebecca Ferguson is Lady Jessica
Anya Taylor-Joy is Alia Atreides
Jason Momoa is Hayt
Javier Bardem is Stilgar
Isaach De Bankolé is Farok
Florence Pugh is Irulan
Robert Pattinson is Scytale
Dune: Part Three arrives in theaters on December 18th.
Roald Dahl'sThe Witches is one of my favorite ridiculous stories. Like many of Dahl's works, it's a story about a clever child who sees that something is wrong, when most of the adults don't, and sets out to make it right. Many years ago, The Witches was made into a movie starring Angelica Huston as the Grand High Witch. I loved it! This October, there's a new film, and it's Anne Hathaway's turn to take on the title role. I can't wait!
Here's the official synopsis from Warner Brothers:
Witchesare real, and they are everywhere!
From Oscar-winning director Robert Zemeckis comes the fantasy adventure “Roald Dahl’s The Witches.” The film stars Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Stanley Tucci, Kristin Chenoweth, and Chris Rock alongside newcomers Jahzir Kadeem Bruno and Codie-Lei Eastick.
Reimagining Dahl’s beloved story for a modern audience, Zemeckis’s visually innovative film tells the darkly humorous and heartwarming tale of a young orphaned boy (Bruno) who, in late 1967, goes to live with his loving Grandma (Spencer) in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encounter some deceptively glamorous but thoroughly diabolical witches, she wisely whisks our young hero away to an opulent seaside resort. Regrettably, they arrive at precisely the same time that the world’s Grand High Witch (Hathaway) has gathered her fellow cronies from around the globe—undercover—to carry out her nefarious plans.
Roald Dahl's The Witches arrives on HBOMAX on October 22.
The first trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is here. I, for one, am glad to see that Newt Scamander's friends, including the No-Maj baker Jacob Kowalski, are back to join him in his latest adventure, along with a young Professor Albus Dumbledore.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald arrives in theaters on November 16.
The first full trailer for Practical Magic 2has arrived and it looks just as wild and magical as the original. This time around, it's Sally's daughters who must confront the curse of the Owens women.
Here's the official synopsis from Warner Bros:
Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, "Practical Magic 2" returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic, as the Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all in a must-see cinematic event of fun, magic and mayhem.
Starring along with Bullock and Kidman are Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, Solly McLeod, with Dianne Wiest, and Stockard Channing.
Practical Magic 2 arrives in theaters on September 11th.
Every time I hear Benny Goodman and his orchestra play "Sing, Sing, Sing" it puts me in a good mood. There's just something happy about this song from 1937.
He puzzled and puzzled, till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before!
"Maybe Christmas," he thought, "doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more." - The Grinch
I love to watch patriotic movies on the Fourth and I have several that I think are well worth watching. Here are a few of my favorites:
Stars and Stripes Forever - This is an older film, but it is finally available on DVD. It is the story of John Phillips Sousa and features the music that made him famous. It is a fantastic old musical and I used to watch it every year at my Grandma's. It is a great family film and definitely my favorite!
Independence Day - This wild invasion by aliens movie is a lot of fun. It has comedy, adventure, action, aliens, and a fantastic speech by the president that may be my favorite speech of all time.
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The Patriot - This movie is an interesting look at one family's struggles during the American Revolution. It is intense, and in many ways, depressing, but it is a fascinating look at our fight for independence.
John Adams - This mini-series was incredible. It was an interesting look into the lives of John and Abigail Adams and how they each handled, both separately and together, the forging of a nation.
Liberty's Kids - This animated series was great for kids learning about the Revolutionary war. It followed three kids and their adventures with the Founding Fathers. They also have a fantastic website with games and information to help kids learn more.
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Any of the American Girl movies: Felicity, Kit, Samantha, or Molly - each is a look at the times in which that girl lived. They are good for young girls to see how children used to live in our country and how they dealt with problems that occurred in America during their lives.
My family and I finally made it to the theater to see Journey 2: The Mysterious Island this weekend. I have to say, I had high hopes because I absolutely loved the first one, and I wasn't disappointed. Caution: Spoilers Ahead!
Josh Hutcherson was fantastic reprising his role as Sean Anderson. In Journey 2, Sean receives an encrypted message that he is positive came from his grandfather, who has been missing for the last two years. His stepfather, Hank (Dwayne Johnson), helps him to decipher the code and, after some debate, agrees to accompany Sean on a search for the Mysterious Island of Jules Verne and his lost grandfather.
They travel to Palau, where they hire tour guide Gabato (Luis Guzman) and his daughter Kailani (Vanessa Hudgens). After a few mishaps, they finally arrive on the Mysterious Island. Madcap adventure ensues. They discover that animals that would be large in the outside world are miniaturized on the Island. And animals that should be small, have grown enormous. While trying to escape from a giant lizard, they are found by Sean's grandfather Alexander (the ever hilarious Michael Caine). The rest of the film is spent, like the first one, searching for a way to get back home, with a lot of action, adventure, and the discovery of several secrets hidden on the Island.
I loved this movie! It was hilarious and exciting, a great blend of adventure and comedy. If you enjoyed Journey to the Center of the Earth, go see Journey 2: Mysterious Island, you won't be sorry.
With just one month to go until Beetlejuice Beetlejuicearrives in theaters, tickets are now on sale. The trailer announcing the tickets is absolutely hilarious. This movie looks like it will be a fantastic sequel to the original. I can't wait!
And a few new awesome posters have appeared to give another glimpse into the afterlife.
This one for ScreenX shows the many new and returning characters with the tagline "Worth the wait."
This one for 4DX features the ghost with the most between Lydia and her daughter, Astrid.
The tagline reads "I dare you to say it a third time."
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice arrives in theaters on September 6th.
Before Emmet and the rest of his LEGO pals return to theaters in The Lego Movie 2 on February 9, they plan to celebrate Christmas. Emmet, of course, insists upon a holiday party.
"There’s nothing like the holidays in Apocalypseburg."
