With last week’s announcement that the Walt Disney Company had purchased Lucasfilm, Ltd, the future of such iconic film properties like Indiana Jones and most importantly Star Wars has been questioned. Almost immediately the on-line world was bombarded with creative “what if'” scenarios via creative photoshopping filmmakers. One consistent joke seemed to be how would Princess Leia fit in among the line-up of Disney Princesses? Well this recent video from Antonius and Vijay the creative guys over at AVbyte! have taken that question a step farther and answered all those questions…in a song. Take a look and let us know what you think in the comments below!
Princess Leia gets a cheery Disney Princess Welcome in this Musical Number!
November 7th, 2012 
Steve Czarnecki Take a Look at Some of the GREAT SHOWDOWNS in Motion Pictures (Book Review)
November 6th, 2012 Steve Czarnecki 
GREAT SHOWDOWNS in Film
Growing up I either was watching movies or reading books and one constant seemed to always exist, the dynamic relationships of good vs evil! Whether it was cops and robbers, cowboys and indians, King Kong vs Mecha-Godzilla or Vader vs Luke, etc. One thing was for sure, the protagonist and antagonists struggles with one another always made for captivating and imaginative entertainment. Author and illustrator Scott Campbell in his latest book GREAT SHOWDOWNS has created a collection of some of the greatest mash-up showdowns in pop-culture history. Our good pals over at Titan Books who distribute this title sent us one to check out, click ahead for my review of some of the greatest confrontations in film history…
Prep & Landing, Two Fun Shorts From Disney (Video Review)
November 5th, 2012 John Delia Here are a couple of comical shorts that are guaranteed to be played over and again by your youngsters. Released in a 2 Disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack the animated miss-adventures Prep & Landing and Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice are two holiday videos filled with unique Christmas fun for the whole family. Whimsical and wacky the elf characters are the perfect medicine that should keep your elementary school children in high spirits. The stories in each of the short films centers on a special Christmas unit of elves that check out houses for Santa before he can deliver presents. In Prep & Landing new recruit Lanny (voice by Derek Richardson) and Wayne (voice of Dave Foley) become close buddies after Lanny takes a job as one of Santa’s helpers. Instructed to help Lanny by his new boss Peterson, Wayne reluctantly puts him through the ropes. Upset that he got sidestepped for the promotion Peterson received, Wayne starts to slack off. When a huge snow storm prevents Wayne and Lanny from preparing Timmy’s house creating a problem for the little boy, the two elves set up a plan to make good.
Friends: The Complete Series Blu-Ray Box Set coming November 13th 2012!!!
November 2nd, 2012 Beyond the Marquee 
FRIENDS: The Complete Series Blu-Ray Box Set coming November 13th 2012!!!
Warner Bros. Pictures is proud to announce the release of Friends: The Complete Series Blu-Ray Box Set November 13th 2012; along with the 30 Days of Friends: Trivia Challenge Blog App and Video Player! Beyond the Marquee readers, check back to the video player every Thursday to see the new unlocked Friends Mashup clips running throughout November starting with an exclusive clip featuring Friends fan favorite Janice!! And be sure to keep an eye the week of Nov 13th for a giveaway of a limited Edition Friends prize pack with two oversized cappuccino mugs and a picture frame just like the one on Monica’s door exclusive to this giveaway, courtesy of our friends over at Warner Bros. Home Entertainment!
Jersey Shore’s Pauly D Spinnin’ Records to the Tune of $11 Million
November 2nd, 2012 Beyond the Marquee 
Pauly D from MTV’s Jersey Shore
Not many people would have thought that a small reality show about the partiers of the Jersey Shore would lead to multi-million dollar deals and long standing success for its stars. Charismatic headliner of the MTV phenomena, Rhode Island’s Pauly D, is seeing success with a flourishing DJ career and business collaborations including a cocktail beverage company and headphone line. Pauly D is definitely in the right place at the right time and is gaining influence in pop-culture. How is the reality star cashing in on his fame? Click ahead Learn how the DJ turned party-lifestyle mogul is making bank—he may be a lot smarter than we all gave him credit for. From the power of social networking and shameless marketing, Pauly D is upping his brand name.
Wreck-It Ralph, an Animated Blast From the Past (Film Review)
November 1st, 2012 John Delia Whether you’ve ever heard of the video game “Fix-It Felix” or played it when you were young, Wreck It Ralph provides a fun time in this adventure for the whole family. Filled with action and comedy the animated film grabs you from the start and involves you in a tale of wonderment and hope. From sassy to sinister, clumsy to crusher the characters are likable and engaging.
Ralph (John C. Reilly) has been toiling in the game “Fix-It Felix” for years never getting the recognition he deserves for his part in entertaining youngsters. Each day as the machines get turned off and the owner of the video arcade leaves, the tenants of their tall apartment house in the video game go to the roof. Here they make a presentation to Felix (Jack McBrayer) the repairman while Ralph gets tossed off onto the ground. On this one occasion however, a private party is being held to celebrate 30 years of the game while uninvited Ralph wanders off to the pile of bricks he made from tearing down the building.
Marquee Mama Reviews Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph (Film Review)
November 1st, 2012 Beyond the Marquee 
Marquee Mama Reviews Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph
Question. Who would relish a movie made in 2012 about video games from the 70s and 80s more: a child in 2012 or an adult from the 70s and 80s? Answer: Both! My daughter and I liked Wreck-It Ralph equally, but for different reasons. I had so many laughs over the nostalgic references but she loved it on a purely original and contemporary basis. Starting with the old-style, blocky, early-computer font, once considered high-tech, anyone my age (ahem) will be transported back to adolescence and long afternoons of clearing screens and leveling-up on whatever your beloved game of choice used to be (Pac-Man for me). For today’s youngsters, Wreck-It Ralph is more a journey of story-telling and new discovery of bygone game days and characters (complete with appearances by Q*Bert, M. Bison and Clyde, the orange ghost from Pac-Man). Click ahead to read the rest of my review…
