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[FAN MAIL] – A BTM Reader Notes the Similarities in the Movie Posters for EARTH to ECHO and E.T.

June 16th, 2014

Julia Miranda

Can you spot the Similarities?

Beyond the Marquee reader Danny K from Clearwater, Florida dropped us a line last night to discuss his observations on the similarities for the movie posters EARTH to ECHO and E.T.. We always welcome reader mail and thought we’d share his email with our fellow Marquee’ologists.

“Hi Beyond the Marquee, I was at the local Cobb theater here in Clearwater, FL this weekend seeing “Edge of Tomorrow” when the new movie poster for “Earth to Echo” caught my eye. I’m a big fan of the 1982 Steven Spielberg movie “E.T”. and this recent Echo poster immediately conjured up images of that classic movie. I went home afterwards and looked at the poster online and came up with some uncanny observations. (Not sure if it’s planned or a coincidence, but the movie E.T. was released 32 years ago last week.) If it was planned, then the artists did a clever job with capturing the similar marketing magic over three decades later in their recent poster design. Note the word “Adventure” in the tag line, having a kids finger reaching out to touch that of another alien species, the curved ridge of Earth running thru the word Echo, similar patterned stars hidden behind the forest in the background, and the words “Earth To” (letters E and T) added to the film that I think I read recently was originally just named “Echo”. Given that the 1982 movie E.T. was a huge success, it would probably make sense and be a brilliant move on the studios end to give the poster for “Earth to Echo” it’s own E.T. “touch”. Anyway. Wanted to share. Love your site.” – Danny K******* (Clearwater, Florida)

Click ahead for the enlarged images of both posters and let us know what you think of Danny’s comparisons in the Comment Section below. And if you ever have observations, thoughts or something fun of your own about TV/Movie Entertainment that you want to share, drop us a line at; Mail@BeyondTheMarquee.com

FREE STUFF FRIDAY: Win a DVD Copy of ABC’s RESURRECTION: The Complete First Season

June 13th, 2014

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WIN Resurrection: The Complete First Season DVD

If you missed the first season of ABC’s hit show “Resurrection“, then you’ve got to enter this week’s FREE STUFF FRIDAY contest for your chance to win a copy of the DVD. If you love mysterious movies and television shows, then this is a show for you. “Resurrection‘s” premise centers around what happens when someone who you’ve mourned and buried, mysteriously appears at your doorstep, as if not a single day has gone by? The lives of the people of Arcadia, Missouri are forever changed when their deceased loved ones miraculously return, causing them to confront the emotional depth of their relationship and what it means to be given a second chance. The show has been renewed by ABC for a Second Season, so no better time than this Summer to catch up on all 344 minutes of the series before it returns in the Fall on Sunday nights at 9pm, and no better way than with a copy won this weekend here on Beyond the Marquee! Click ahead for the trivia question, submit your answer and hopefully by next week you’ll be adding “Resurrection” to your home video library.

FREE STUFF FRIDAY: Win the LAST PAIR of Tickets to the Los Angeles Conservancy’s Matinee Showing of “BACK to the FUTURE”

June 13th, 2014

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Back to the Future

This year marks the Los Angeles Conservancy‘s 28th Annual “Last Remaining Seats” Event in Los Angeles and is expected to draw in crowds of over 10,000 people to their downtown LA screenings. With a handful of historic theaters in the downtown Los Angeles area playing host to such films as Citizen Kane, West Side Story, The Lady Eve and fan-favorite, 1985’s “Back to the Future”.

As a true testament to the power of love for the classic time-travelling comedy adventure film, both the June 21st – 2pm Matinee and the special 8pm screening hosted by film critic/historian; Leonard Maltin and featuring celebrity guests from the film, sold out in less than a day!

Beyond the Marquee is honored to have been offered from the Los Angeles Conservancy, the LAST PAIR of “last remaining seats” tickets in all of Los Angeles for the 2pm Matinee showing on June 21st. We’ll be awarding them to one lucky BTM follower, just answer the trivia question below for your chance to score these pair of tickets and good luck, your future may be depending on it!

Lindalee’s Doctor Who Fan Art Review – Episode 14 (SEASON ONE: FINALE)

June 12th, 2014

Beyond the Marquee

In the Season One finale of Lindalee’s DOCTOR WHO Fan Art Review, our resident 6 year old Whovian reviews a new batch of drawings submitted from fellow Doctor Who fans around the world and gets a fun TARDIS themed fan video submission. Plus, the winner of the recent exciting Fan-Art contest is announced!

And though Lindalee is taking off for the Summer, she will return this Fall with the return of the premiere of Doctor Who Season 8 in August. With all new Recaps, Reviews, Cast Interviews Fan Art Submissions, a new Set-Design, Cool contests and more, you’ll definitely not want to miss it. Subscribe to our official Beyond the Marquee YouTube Channel now at http://www.YouTube.com/BeyondTheMarqueeShow for the latest updates and “See WHO in August!”

What Would You Ask the Cast and Crew of the New Movie “EARTH TO ECHO”?

June 12th, 2014

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An adventure as big as the universe awaits you in EARTH TO ECHO

Beyond the Marquee will be on hand this Saturday morning for the World Premiere of Relativity Media’s latest sci-fi / action adventure movie; “EARTH TO ECHO”. Our own 6-year old, family-friendly kid-reporter Lindalee Rose will be hanging out on the red-carpet to chat it up with the stars of the film as well as the special guests in attendance.

We’d love to extend the opportunity for our readers to submit anything they’d like to ask to any of the actors or filmmakers, about the movie itself or their careers. Check out the official links below, as well as some cool sneak-preview clips from the movie to learn more about it, then leave your inquiries in the comment section below. We’ll be posting the video up closer to the films’s release here on Beyond the Marquee, so be sure to check back to see if your question was answered.

EARTH TO ECHO is rated PG and opens in theaters nationwide on July 2, 2014.

The Laughter Continues “22 Jump Street” (Film Review)

June 12th, 2014

John Delia

Taking step two, the sequel 22 Jump Street sends the boys to college. The hilarious comedy extends the life of the series by one and puts Jump Street on a road to a possible franchise. Sit through to the end just as the credits roll for some very funny poster takes on possible new chapters in the lives of Schmidt and Jenko. If 22 Jump Street’s box-office tops their first release, then it would only seem right to give us a shot at “23 Jump Street”.

Kirk, Spock and Bones: Teaching My Son The Essential (STAR TREK) Stuff That Matters

June 11th, 2014

Jennifer Smith

"Peace or...UTTER DESTRUCTION...it's up to you." -- Kirk, A Taste Of Armageddon, Ep 23/3192.1

“Mom, What’s a Prime Directive”?

My one-year-old son will be asking me many difficult questions all too soon. Ones like: “Where do babies come from?” “Is Santa Claus real?” and most certainly: “Why is my middle name Tiberius?” As a Star Trek fan, I look forward to answering only one of these questions. I think that Star Trek has a lot of lessons to offer children, whether they hail from outer space or Riverside, Iowa. Indeed, I feel a sense of urgency to teach my son about his namesake “James Tiberius Kirk” of Star Trek: The Original Series (1966-69) because I have recently gotten the distinct impression that the popularity of Star Trek TOS is on the wane with today’s youth.

How on earth can a mother prepare her son to one day become a mini Captain Kirk?” A few guidelines to follow, ahead…