BEYOND THE MARQUEE

MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 12: Seeds (T.V. review)

January 15th, 2014

Steven D'Arcangelo

Nothing makes one feel like it’s wintertime in Los Angeles quite like unseasonably hot weather. Today it’s a record-breaking 89 degrees in the Valley where it should be 60-something this time of year. Unlike my snowbound relatives back east who think I’m rubbing it in every time they ask what the temperature is out here, I’m not. I prefer 60s. I like rain. I’m a big supporter of seasonably appropriate weather, otherwise the Christmas Bends set in. So when Mother Nature ditches her job, it’s nice to see Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. make up for it with a chilly episode that would make Iceman proud.

Watch Lindalee and Dan “Strax” Starkey from Doctor Who, recite Shakespeare in “Romeo & WHO’liet”

January 15th, 2014

Beyond the Marquee

5 1/2 year old Whovian, Lindalee Rose, puts her own spin on a Shakespearean classic when she gets Doctor Who’s own Dan Starkey (aka Strax the Sontaran) to read a scene from Romeo and Juliet with her. If you’ve never heard a Sontaran Soldier recite lines from the Baird, you’re in for a real treat! Be sure to check back soon for more Romeo & WHO’liet’s with Lindalee and some of your favorite Doctor Who cast-members!

The Screens Have It: How Mobile Phones Changed Television Viewership

January 15th, 2014

Beyond the Marquee

Whats on your TV app?

If there’s anything the average American loves more than their television entertainment, it’s their smart phones. Our time spent in front of a screen has increased by leaps and bounds since the invention of the Internet and mobile computing, to the point where eMarketer notes that the average person invests more hours of their day in their computer than they do on their favorite TV shows. How has the availability of mobile apps changed the TV dynamic? Click ahead to find out!

Watch the MUPPETS: MOST WANTED “Outrage” Video from last nights Golden Globe Awards

January 13th, 2014

Beyond the Marquee

Watch fans online outrage over the fact that MUPPETS MOST WANTED wasn’t nominated for ANY awards this year. This is the trailer that ran during Sunday night’s 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards that made a fun spoof of the nomination process by including some of the social media rantings taking place on the Muppets own Twitter page between fans @HOTFUDGE1218 and @Babybean1229. Once again, the hilarious viral videos for the Muppets seem to be making old and new fans laugh aloud! We can’t wait to check out The Muppets Most Wanted when it hit’s theaters March 21st 2014.

Top 10 Movies for 2013

January 11th, 2014

John Delia

The year 2013 has been a good one for film as witnessed by the box-office revenues and the extensive choice of both dramatic, comedy and action oriented film releases. As with every year I choose the top ten films that I think most deserve a chance for an Oscar.

Unlike other years where I found myself digging for films that had excellence in all areas necessary to make the cut, that being Story, Direction, Acting and Filming this year had too many choices. While most of the stories that stood out were based on true incidents, there were several fictional narratives that showed keen imagination with scripts that intrigue and captivate. But, even though audiences were not flocking to theaters to see some of the following, most of them had an excellent run. FINALLY, I only choose ten each year, but included a paragraph listing others that deserve honorable mention.

The following are my 10 choices for the best films 2013 and Oscar worthy.

Check out pics of Sir Ben Kingsley from the new Marvel One Shot short “All Hail the King!”

January 10th, 2014

David Chase

Marvel One Shot: All Hail the King

If you’re picking up a copy of THOR: The Dark World when the 3D Combo Pack, Single-Disc Blu-ray and DVD release on February 25th, 2014, then be sure to check out the included special feature of the all-new Marvel short film; ALL HAIL THE KING! Directed by Drew Pierce and starring Sir Ben Kingsley and Scoot McNairy, this new Marvel One Shot story takes place after the events of Iron Man 3 and follows the life of Trevor Slattery after his portrayal of the infamous and iconic villain; “the Mandarin”. Trevor is now locked up in a high-security prison, but luckily, his newfound profile has brought him celebrity and protection on the inside. Now the actor has gladly agreed to an in-depth profile with a documentary filmmaker, but as Trevor knows all too well from fooling the world, nothing is ever what it seems. Click ahead for some official pics released today, and be sure to pick up THOR the Dark World next month!

Disney’s FROZEN Will Warm Your Heart on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD March 18th!

January 10th, 2014

Beyond the Marquee

FROZEN coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD & On-Demand: March 18th, 2014

Just when you didn’t think you could hear anything more about things being cold around the country, today we have learned that the coolest film in ages is coming soon to home video! Disney’s Frozen arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack on March 18th! Bonus features include original theatrical short “Get a Horse!”, “Let It Go” Music Videos by Demi Lovato, Martina Stoessel & Marsha Milan Londoh, D’frosted: Disney’s Journey From Hans Christian Anderson to Frozen and more! Bring home Frozen on Blu-ray High Definition, with gorgeous animation, memorable characters and unforgettable music. It’s dazzling fun for the whole family! Click ahead for more details on what’s included on the disc of one of the most humorous and heartwarming stories ever told.