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CONTEST: Win a Copy of – Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days on Blu-Ray/DVD

December 18th, 2012

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days now on BluRay and DVD

Just in time for the holidays, “comes the release of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days TODAY on Blu-ray and DVD from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Everybody’s favorite wimp, Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon), is back for three times the fun in the latest film based on the super-popular book series! When Greg’s dad (Steve Zahn) threatens to send him to military school if he doesn’t stay out of trouble, Greg finds all-new ways to land himself in the doghouse! For starters, Greg’s in over his head when he pretends to work at the swanky country club where Rowley’s family has a membership. Things don’t go much better on a father-son camping trip with the Wilderness Explorers, and then there’s the Heffley’s new dog, Sweetie, who fetches even more trouble for Greg in this hilarious family film! And now Beyond the Marquee is giving you the chance to win a copy for your own home video collection. We’ll be giving one away to a lucky BTM reader before the end of the week, so jump ahead for details!!!

8 Days Until the New Doctor Who…Are You Ready?

December 17th, 2012

Steve Czarnecki

“The Snowmen” the long awaited episode that follows up on last Fall’s epic conclusion of Series 7’s Doctor Who is just 8 days away. And the good folks at the BBC has teased us a bit more with another quick teaser here as we inch closer to it’s Christmas Day debut. Push ahead to see some cool promotional marketing banners created for the episode…

Blu-Framed Roger Rabbit? Find Out March 2013

December 16th, 2012

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While Charles Fleischer the voice of Roger Rabbit, recently told Beyond the Marquee that he’d not yet heard of an update on a Who Framed Roger Rabbit sequel we still can’t wait for the first time ever Blu-ray release of the classic groundbreaking film on March 12, 2013, Celebrating it’s 25th year, the film stars Bob Hoskins as Eddie Valiant, Christopher Lloyd as Judge Doom, Joanna Cassidy as Dolores, and Charles Fleischer as the voice of Roger Rabbit. Click ahead to check out some of the Bonus Features included on the anniversary edition…

Fill Some Stockings with these Awesome Selections from TITAN BOOKS

December 15th, 2012

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A selection of Great Reads from TITAN Books

It’s the holiday season and there is still time to get those last minute gifts purchased in time for Christmas Day, or the last few nights of Hanukkah. Now you could go with simplistic gifts like candles and socks, or more complex gifts like video games and blu-ray sets. But for our money, we think there’s nothing better than the gift of a good book. Something solid, well written, colorful, endures over time and can be a centerpiece of conversation on your coffee table at your upcoming holiday party. To this we suggest 3 titles that you’ll sure to love; the Tarzan The Centennial Celebration, Dark Shadows A Visual Comapnion and FLASH GORDON The Tyrant of Mongo. Read ahead for our reviews and how you can order these in time for the gift giving season.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Film Review)

December 14th, 2012

Steven D'Arcangelo

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY

I loved the Lord of the Rings books and loved the films even more. So when I heard the director of that trilogy, Peter Jackson, was making The Hobbit (the prequel to LOTR), I thought it was fantastic news. And then it was announced that one movie would become two, similar to the last Harry Potter novel/movie. Even more fantastic! Then came word that two movies would be three. Fantas — huh?! The book is the shortest in the series so how can they get a trio of films out of it? This concern was overridden by the thought of Jackson showing George Lucas how a prequel trilogy can be done right. The first Hobbit episode opens today and I would love to say it’s done right but, I can’t. Read ahead for my review…

Les Misèrables – Not the Master of the Movie House (Film Review)

December 14th, 2012

Chad Frye

Les Miserables

Musicals, as you know, are far and few between these days on the big screen. When one comes along, it is usually due to the existence of a beloved following for a staged version. To risk the money to make a proper movie, the play must first have been wildly successful on Broadway. However, the adaptation from stage to screen can only be successful if the filmmakers make a real movie. They cannot just film a play. Les Misèrables comes close.

Les Misèrables is an English opera based on a Victor Hugo novel that begins in 1815’s France, just a few years after the French Revolution. The story unfolds primarily in song, many of which are quite beautiful. It opens on a breathtaking shot sweeping over rough ocean waters to several battered, listing ships being manually pulled into dry dock by a group of gritty singing prisoners including Hugh Jackman. It was truly a great cinematic opening worthy of rapt attention from the audience. This promised to be a real MOVIE!

Check Out the Fun Warner Bros Happy Holidays Shopping App

December 13th, 2012

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The Warner Bros Happy Holidays Shopping App

Ho Ho Ho, it’s the holiday season and that can only mean one thing… Shopping! But finding presents for your loved ones can be no easy task! That’s why Warner Bros. has come up with their awesome Happy Holidays App featuring some classic and new movies out on Blu-ray sure to please everyone from friends to family! Click ahead to check out all the cool things you can do with this fun app from our pals at Warner Bros.