The Originals – “You Hung the Moon” – Review

IMG_0567 (2)

Hey everyone!! Check out our podcast review of SEASON 3 Episode 2 of The Originals for Variety Radio Online!

 

You can also read my blog review of the episode by following the link below.   🙂

The Originals – “You Hung the Moon” – Blog Review

 

Twitter: @TheVRO

Facebook: Variety Radio Online

Tumblr: Variety Radio Online

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Official Trailer & Marathon Event

sw1

Heyyyyyyyy!!!!!

So the official trailer for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ was released, and I can’t be more excited to see this movie!!  What are your initial thoughts??  You can check out the trailer below (if you haven’t already OR you just want to watch it again!), and also check out the list of participating theaters for the Star Wars Marathon Event!  This event will take place on December 17, just one day prior to the release of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens.’  Some theaters are even offering themed incentives for advanced ticketing, so check out the site HERE for more information!

sw  swm

* Participating Star Wars Marathon Event Theatres

REGAL CINEMAS TIKAHTNU 16 Anchorage, AK
COLONEL GLENN 18 Little Rock, AR
AMC WESTGATE 20 Glendale, AZ
HARKINS SUPERSTITION SPRINGS 25 Mesa, AZ
MARKETPLACE 16 Tempe, AZ
CINEMARK PARK PLACE 20 Tucson, AZ
MAYA BAKERSFIELD 16 Bakersfield, CA
AMC BURBANK 16 Burbank, CA
REGAL HACIENDA CROSSINGS 20 Dublin, CA
EDWARDS FRESNO 22 Fresno, CA
EL CAPITAN Hollywood, CA
CENTURY 20 Huntington Beach, CA
EDWARDS SPECTRUM 21 Irvine, CA
CINEMARK 22 Lancaster, CA
MONTEREY 13 Monterey, CA
EDWARDS STADIUM 26 North Long Beach, CA
AMC ORANGE 30 Orange, CA
AMC ONTARIO MILLS 30 Ontario, CA
CENTURY RIVER PARK 16 Oxnard, CA
REDWOOD DOWNTOWN 20 Redwood City, CA
AMC METREON 16 San Francisco, CA
CENTURY 20 OAKRIDGE San Jose, CA
ARCLIGHT 16 Sherman Oaks, CA
CARMIKE THOUSAND OAKS 14 Thousand Oaks, CA
CENTURY 16 GREENBACK LANE Sacramento, CA
AMC MISSION VALLEY 20 San Diego, CA
EDWARDS MIRA MESA 18 San Diego, CA
HARKINS NORTHFIELD 18 Denver, CO
AMC WESTMINSTER PROMENADE 24 Westminster, CO
AMC LOEWS DANBURY 16 Danbury, CT
BUCKLAND HILLS 18 Manchester, CT
CONNECTICUT POST 14 Milford, CT
AMC AVENTURA 24 Aventura, FL
CINEMARK PALACE 20 Boca Raton, FL
CINEMARK PARADISE 24 Davie, FL
DELRAY MARKPLACE 12 Delray Beach, FL
AMC REGENCY 24 Jacksonville, FL
REGAL KENDALL VILLAGE 16 Miami, FL
REGAL WATERFORD LAKES 20 Orlando, FL
AMC TALLAHASSEE MALL 20 Tallahassee, FL
AMC VETERANS 24 Tampa, FL
MUVICO PARISIAN 20 West Palm Beach, FL
UNIVERSITY 16 Athens, GA
REGAL ATLANTIC STATION 18 Atlanta, GA
WARD 16 Honolulu, HI
EDWARDS BOISE 21 Boise, ID
ADDISON CINEMA Addison, IL
AMC RIVER EAST 21 Chicago, IL
REGAL CITY NORTH 14 Chicago, IL
CENTURY 12 EVANSTON/CINEARTS 6 Evanston, IL
AMC SHOWPLACE NAPERVILLE 16 Naperville, IL
ROSEMONT 18 Rosemont, IL
AMC SHOWPLACE SCHEREVILLE 16 Schererville, IN
GOODRICH HAMILTON 16 Noblesville, IN
CEDAR RAPIDS GALAXY 16 CINE Cedar Rapids, IA
CINEMARK 20 JORDAN CREEK West Des Moines, IA
AMC STUDIO 30 Olathe, KS
CINETOPIA OVERLAND PARK 18 Overland Park, KS
13TH AVE. WARREN Wichita, KS
CINEMARK FAYETTE MALL Lexington, KY
CINEMARK TINSELTOWN USA Louisville, KY
AMC NEWPORT 20 Newport, KY
REGAL LOUISIANA BOARDWALK 14 Bossier City, LA
AMC BATON ROUGE 16 Baton Rouge, LA
AMC ELMWOOD PALACE 20 Harahan, LA
AMC WHITE MARSH 16 Baltimore, MD
CINEMARK EGYPTIAN 24 Hanover, MD
REGAL CINEMAS MAJESTIC 20 Silver Spring, MD
AMC LOEWS BOSTON COMM 19 Boston, MA
SHOWCASE CINEMAS DE LUX REVERE Revere, MA
NCG TRILLIUM CINEMAS Grand Blanc, MI
CELEBRATION! CINEMA Grand Rapids, MI
NCG EASTWOOD CINEMAS Lansing, MI
AMC FORUM 30 Sterling Heights, MI
MJR SOUTHGATE 20 Southgate, MI
MARCUS OAKDALE Oakdale, MN
AMC ROSEDALE 14 Roseville, MN
SHOWPLACE ICON St. Louis Park, MN
RONNIES 20 CINE Sappington, MO
TWIN CREEK Bellevue, NE
REGAL STONECREST AT PIPER GLEN 22 Charlotte, NC
AMC SOUTHPOINT 17 Durham, NC
AMC GARDEN STATE 16 Paramus, NJ
CENTURY RIO 24 Albuquerque, NM
REGAL CROSSGATES 18 Albany, NY
UA SHEEPSHEAD BAY 14 Brooklyn, NY
COLLEGE POINT 12 College Point, NY
ISLAND 16 CINEMA DE LUX Holtsville, NY
AMC EMPIRE 25 New York, NY
REGAL UNION SQUARE 14 New York, NY
AMC LOEWS PORT CHESTER 14 Port Chester, NY
CINEMARK TINSELTOWN USA Rochester, NY
AMC LOEWS RACEWAY 10 Westbury, NY
REGAL RED ROCK 16 Las Vegas, NV
AMC LENOX TOWN CENTER 24 Columbus, OH
CINEMARK AT VALLEY VIEW Valley View, OH
WARREN THEATRES Moore, OK
AMC QUAIL SPRNGS 24 Oklahoma City, OK
AMC SOUTHROADS 20 Tulsa, OK
REGAL BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE 18 Tigard, OR
AMC NESHAMINY 24 Bensalem, PA
UA KING OF PRUSSIA STADIUM 16 King of Prussia, PA
AMC LOEWS WATERFRONT 22 West Homestead, PA
PROVIDENCE PLACE CINEMAS 16 Providence, RI
THOROUGHBRED 20 Franklin, TN
REGAL PINNACLE 18 Knoxville, TN
MALCO PARADISO Memphis, TN
ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE SOUTH LAMAR Austin, TX
AMC NORTHPARK 15 Dallas, TX
CINEMARK 17 Dallas, TX
CINEMARK 20 El Paso, TX
AMC GULF POINTE 30 Houston, TX
EDWARDS HOUSTON MARQ’E 23 Houston, TX
CINEMARK TINSELTOWN 20 Pflugerville, TX
CINEMARK WEST PLANO 20 Plano, TX
SANTIKOS PALLADIUM 22 Richmond, TX
SANTIKOS PALLADIUM San Antonio, TX
MEGAPLEX 20 AT THE DISTRICT South Jordan, UT
CINEMARK TINSELTOWN 17 Spring, TX
PARAGON VILLAGE 12 Fredericksburg, VA
AMC TYSON CORNER 16 McLean, VA
AMC LYNNHAVEN 18 Virginia Beach, VA
AMC LOEWS ALDERWOOD MALL 16 Lynnwood, WA
LINCOLN SQUARE Bellevue, WA
CENTURY FEDERAL WAY Federal Way, WA
SEATTLE CINERAMA Seattle, WA
AMC RIVER PARK SQUARE 20 Spokane, WA
MARCUS PALACE CINEMAS Sun Prairie, WI
MAJESTIC CINEMA OF BROOKFIELD Waukesha, WI
SCOTIABANK THEATRE TORONTO Toronto, ON
SCOTIABANK THEATRE VANCOUVER Vancouver, BC
CINEMA BANQUE SCOTIA MONTREAL Montreal, QC
CINEPLEX ODEON SOUTH EDMONTON Edmonton, AB
SCOTIABANK THEATRE CHINOOK Calgary, AB
LANDMARK CINEMAS 24 KANATA Kanata, ON

Enter to Win! ‘Minions’ on DVD December 8, 2015

BRING HOME THE WORLD’S #1 COMEDY OF THE YEAR FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

MM_3D_BDDVDDHD_ProdShot_J1_JCC

Since the dawn of time, Minions have served (and accidentally eliminated) history’s most despicable villains. After their latest explosive mistake leaves them without an evil leader, the Minions fall into a deep depression. With the tribe on the brink of collapse, three unlikely heroes–Kevin, Stuart, and Bob—embark on a journey to find a new big boss. When their quest leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill (Academy Award® winner Sandra Bullock), our three heroes must face their biggest challenge yet: saving all of Minionkind!

 

Enter the contest by answering the following question:

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MINION SCENE, AND WHY?

Send me your FIRST & LAST NAME and FULL MAILING ADDRESS to accordingtokristin@gmail.com

In the subject line – Minions DVD

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

This promotion will end November 15 at 12 pm EST.  Only one entry per person.  No purchase necessary.  Winner will be contacted via email. According to Kristin and other promotional partners are not responsible for lost, stolen or misdirected mail.

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

MINIONS

ON DIGITAL HD NOVEMBER 24, 2015
BLU-RAY COMBO PACK, DVD AND ON DEMAND DECEMBER 8, 2015
FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Official Site: http://www.minionsmovie.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/minions
Twitter: https://twitter.com/minions
Instagram: https://instagram.com/minionnation/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/illumination
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/minionnation/
Tumblr: http://minionnation.tumblr.com

Hashtag: #Minions

Enter to Win! ‘Room’ Screening Passes

Home

Both highly suspenseful and deeply emotional, ROOM is a unique and touching exploration of the boundless love between a mother and her child. After 5-year-old Jack and his Ma escape from the enclosed surroundings that Jack has known his entire life, the boy makes a thrilling discovery: the outside world. As he experiences all the joy, excitement, and fear that this new adventure brings, he holds tight to the one thing that matters most of all—his special bond with his loving and devoted Ma.

ROOM tells the extraordinary story of Jack (Jacob Tremblay in a breakout performance), a spirited 5 year-old who is looked after by his loving and devoted Ma (Brie Larson, SHORT TERM 12, TRAINWRECK). Like any good mother, Ma dedicates herself to keeping Jack happy and safe, nurturing him with warmth and love and doing typical things like playing games and telling stories. Their life, however, is anything but typical—they are trapped—confined to a windowless, 10-by-10-foot space, which Ma has euphemistically named “Room.” Ma has created a whole universe for Jack within Room, and she will stop at nothing to ensure that, even in this treacherous environment, Jack is able to live a complete and fulfilling life. But as Jack’s curiosity about their situation grows, and Ma’s resilience reaches its breaking point, they enact a risky plan to escape, ultimately bringing them face-to-face with what may turn out to be the scariest thing yet: the real world. ROOM also stars three-time Academy Award® nominee Joan Allen and Academy Award® nominee William H. Macy.

At once a taut narrative of captivity and freedom, an imaginative trip into the wonders of childhood, and a profound portrait of a family’s bonds and fortitude, ROOM is a beautifully transcendent experience based on the award-winning global bestseller by Emma Donoghue. Director Lenny Abrahamson (FRANK) remains faithful to the novel while bringing Jack, Ma and their entirely singular world to heart-pounding and intensely cinematic life. ROOM demonstrates the triumphant power of familial love even in the darkest of circumstances, and is sure to take its place among the most emotionally affecting films to ever explore the bond between parents and children.

This movie looks so good. Ya’ll just might see me at this screening…yes…I know.

ROOM

October 28, 2015

7:00pm

(Have your pass ready to show at the door)

Edwards Greenway Grand Palace Stadium 24 & RPX

3839 Weslayan

Houston, TX 77027

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

– – – – – –

THIS PROMOTION WILL END WHEN ALL OF THE PASSES ARE GONE. No one will be admitted late. Theatre and promoter are not responsible for overbooking. We may refuse, revoke or limit admission in our sole discretion at any time. Only a single entry per person. No purchase necessary. Only those over age 18 are eligible to participate and win. Only U.S. residents are eligible to enter. Entry does not guarantee movie passes. Please all rules on tickets.

Website: www.RoomTheMovie.com

https://www.facebook.com/RoomTheMovie

https://twitter.com/RoomTheMovie

The Vampire Diaries – “Never Let Me Go” – Review

TVD

Hey everyone!! Check out my podcast review of Season 7 Episode 2 of The Vampire Diaries for Variety Radio Online!

 

You can also read my blog review of the episode by following the link below.  🙂

The Vampire Diaries – “Never Let Me Go” – Blog Review

 

 

Twitter: @TheVRO

Facebook: Variety Radio Online

Tumblr: Variety Radio Online

The Walking Dead – “First Time Again” – Review

 

TWD

The Walking Dead is back folks!! Mike, Jesus, Brancey and Kristin are back as well. They review the SEASON 6 PREMIERE episode of TWD. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below or email them at mike@iwatchmike.com

 

 

See more Mike at iwatchmike.com

See more Jesus at ThisFunktional.com

See more Kristin at AccordingtoKristin.com

 

The Originals – “For the Next Millennium” – Review

IMG_0567 (2)

Hey everyone!! Check out our podcast review of the SEASON 3 PREMIERE of The Originals for Variety Radio Online!

 

You can also read my blog review of the episode by following the link below.   🙂

The Originals – “For the Next Millennium” – Blog Review

 

Twitter: @TheVRO

Facebook: Variety Radio Online

Tumblr: Variety Radio Online

The Vampire Diaries – “Day One of Twenty-Two Thousand, Give or Take” – Review

TVD

Hey everyone!!  Check out my podcast review of the SEASON 7 PREMIERE of The Vampire Diaries for Variety Radio Online!

 

You can also read my blog review of the episode by following the link below.   🙂

The Vampire Diaries ‘ “Day One of Twenty-Two Thousand, Give or Take” – Blog Review

 

Twitter: @TheVRO

Facebook: Variety Radio Online

Tumblr: Variety Radio Online

Enter to Win! ‘Jurassic World’ Blu-ray/DVD

THE #1 MOVIE OF THE YEAR PROVES THAT ONCE AGAIN,

DINOSAURS RULE THE EARTH

Jurassic World

The Jurassic World theme park lets guests experience the thrill of witnessing actual dinosaurs, but something ferocious lurks behind the park’s attractions – a genetically modified dinosaur with savage capabilities. When the massive creature escapes, chaos erupts across the island. Now it’s up to Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) to save the park’s tourists from an all-out prehistoric assault.

Enter the contest by answering the following question…

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DINOSAUR AND WHY?!

Send me your FIRST & LAST NAME and FULL MAILING ADDRESS to mikethemovieguy@gmail.com

In the subject line – Jurassic World

– – – – –

This promotion will end October 20 at 10:00 AM (central time).  Only a single entry per person.  No purchase necessary.  U.S. and Canda residents are eligible to enter. Winner’s will be contacted via email.  iWatchMike.com and other promotional partners are not responsible for lost, stolen, or misdirected mail.

– – – – – – – – – – –

JURASSIC WORLD

ON DIGITAL HD OCTOBER 1, 2015

3-D BLU-RAY™, BLU-RAY™, DVD AND ON DEMAND ON OCTOBER 20, 2015

FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Website: www.jurassicworldmovie.com
Trailer: http://uni.pictures/JWTrailer
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JurassicPark
Twitter: twitter.com/jurassicpark
Instagram https: instagram.com/jurassicworld
Hashtag: #JurassicWorld

Un Gallo con Muchos Huevos on Digital HD 11/17 and DVD & On Demand 12/1

The Biggest Spanish-Language Film of the Year!

 image007

Omar Chaparro and Bruno Bichir Launch One Rooster’s Fighting Career in The Hit Film from the Popular Huevos Franchise Arriving on Digital HD November 17

 

On DVD and On Demand December 1

SANTA MONICA, CA (October 14, 2015) – The first-ever wide release of a Spanish-language animated franchise cracks into homes when Un Gallo con Muchos Huevos arrives on Digital HD on November 17 and DVD and On Demand on December 1 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Just in time for the holidays, the hilarious Un Gallo con Muchos Huevos features the voice talents of Omar Chaparro (Pulling Strings), Bruno Bichir (Netflix’s “Narcos”), Angélica Vale (TV’s “No Me Hallo”) and Maite Perroni (TV’s “Cuidado con el Angel”) as young rooster Toto and his friends step into the ring to save the farm they love. Based on the hit Mexican animated franchise, Huevos, the egg-citing adventure will also be available for the first time in an all-new English version voiced by an all-star cast titled Huevos: Little Rooster’s Egg-cellent Adventure exclusively on DVD, Digital HD and On Demand.

Toto (voiced by Bruno Bichir) is the kindest rooster in the henhouse, but when the evil landlord of the farm he lives in threatens to destroy his family and home Toto is forced to become a brave rooster. That’s when Toto and his friends (Voiced by Angelica Vale, Maite Perroni, Omar Chaparro, Ninel Conde, Carlos Espejel) join forces in an egg-cellent adventure that teaches us that the big surprises can come in small packages.

The home entertainment release of the knockout family adventure features two behind-the-scenes featurettes. While Un Gallo con Muchos Huevos and Huevos: Little Rooster’s Egg-cellent Adventure  will each be sold separately on Digital HD and On Demand, the DVD version will include both the Spanish and English versions of the film. The Huevos: Little Rooster’s Egg-cellent Adventure DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98.

DVD/ DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES*

  • Behind-the-Scenes Featurette (English cast version)
  • Behind-the-Scenes Featurette (Spanish cast version)

*Subject to Change

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Year of Production: 2015

Title Copyright: Huevos Little Rooster’s Egg-Cellent Adventure & Artwork © 2015 Pantelion, LLC. English Audio & Supplementary © 2015 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Un gallo con muchos huevos ® & © 2012 Comunidad Huevo, S.A. de C.V.

Type:  Theatrical Release

Spanish Version (Un Gallo Con Muchos Huevos) Rating: PG-13 for Suggestive Content and Sexual References

English Version (Huevos: Little Rooster’s Egg-cellent Adventures) Rating: PG for Rude and Suggestive Content, and Some Action

Genre: Animated, Family, Comedy

Closed-Captioned: English

Subtitles: English and Spanish

English Feature Run Time: 98 minutes

Spanish Feature Run Time: 97 minutes

DVD Format: 16×9 Widescreen (1.78:1)

DVD Audio: English and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio

ABOUT LIONSGATE

Lionsgate is a premier next generation global content leader with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, digital distribution, new channel platforms, video games and international distribution and sales. Lionsgate currently has more than 30 television shows on over 20 different networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses, including such critically-acclaimed hits as the multiple Emmy Award-winning Mad Men and Nurse Jackie, the broadcast network series Nashville, the syndication success The Wendy Williams Show, the critically-acclaimed hit series Orange is the New Black and the breakout series The Royals.

Its feature film business has been fueled by such successes as the blockbuster first three installments of The Hunger Games franchise, the first two installments of the Divergent franchise,The Age of Adaline, CBS/Lionsgate’s The DUFFJohn WickNow You See Me, Roadside Attractions’ Love & Mercy and Mr. Holmes, Lionsgate/Codeblack Films’ Addicted and Pantelion Films’ Instructions Not Included, the highest-grossing Spanish-language film ever released in the U.S.

Lionsgate’s home entertainment business is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rates. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 16,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as the foundation for the growth of the Company’s core businesses. The Lionsgate and Summit brands remain synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world. www.lionsgate.com

Gotham – “Rise of the Villains: The Last Laugh” – Review

gotham

Mike and Amy (thevro.com) are back!! Today they review the latest Gotham episode. WHOA! What did you think of “The Last Laugh?”

 

See more Gotham at Fox.com

Intro from YT/Fabian Pohl

Mike ‘The Movie Guy’ Movie Review: Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers

Wasup movie fans?! I checked out a movie…well…more like a documentary…but it’s still a movie, right? (lol)

When his amputated leg is discovered in a grill sold at a North Carolina auction, John Wood finds himself at the center of a worldwide media frenzy. Believing the new-found attention to be his chance at doing some great things in an otherwise disappointing, wayward life, he’s quickly swept up in the hysteria as the leg’s enterprising buyer, Shannon Whisnant, then sues to regain its custody. But the stranger-than-fiction chain of events, fueling John’s drug addiction and compounded by generations of his familial dysfunction,soon sets John on the streets and heading to his certain demise. Just in time, however, another twist in these fantastical occurrences gives John a final shot at becoming whole for the first time in his life.

Today’s the day…FINDERS KEEPERS hit select theaters TODAY and can also be seen on VOD/iTunes. If you happen to live here in Houston – you can watch this at the Alamo Drafthouse Vintage Park.

So. What did “I” think of FINDERS KEEPERS?!

I thought it was great. One of the best documentaries I’ve seen in a long time. Even the wife liked and she hardly likes anything I watch. (lol)

I really enjoyed the way it was shot, the music used in the film, the editing. I call a movie like this…”A perfect little package…with a nice bow on top.”

It’s definitely worth the watch people. It’s a crazy story. It’s kind of hard to believe it actually happened…but it did.

I give FINDERS KEEPERS…4 out of 5 popcorns!

MINIONS – On Digital HD 11/24/15 and Blu-Ray Combo, DVD & On Demand 12/8/15

BRING HOME THE WORLD’S
#1 COMEDY OF THE YEAR FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

GET THREE ALL-NEW MINI-MOVIES ON BLU-RAY OR DIGITAL HD  

MM_3D_BDDVDDHD_ProdShot_J1_JCC

ON DIGITAL HD NOVEMBER 24, 2015
BLU-RAY COMBO PACK, DVD AND ON DEMAND DECEMBER 8, 2015
FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

“Minions are back and even better!” – Dave Morales, FOX TV

Universal City, California, October 6,  2015 – The breakout stars the world fell in love with in Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s Despicable Me global film franchise headline their own movie for the first time in Minions, available on Digital HD November 24, 2015, and on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On Demand on December 8, 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. A much anticipated prequel to the unprecedented worldwide blockbusters Despicable Me and the beloved sequel Despicable Me 2, Minions is an immensely entertaining film for all audiences called “inventive and hilarious” by Julian Roman, Movieweb.com.  The Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital HD also come with three all-new mini-movies and even more Minions everyone will want to watch again and again especially during the busy holiday travel season.

The story of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters.  Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters—from T. rex to Napoleon—the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression. But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he—alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob—ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. The trio embark upon a thrilling journey that ultimately leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill (Academy Award®-winner Sandra Bullock), the world’s first-ever female super-villain.  They travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in ‘mod’ London, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind…from annihilation.

Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side, Gravity) heads up an all-star voice cast including Golden Globe and recent Emmy Award®-winner Jon Hamm (“Mad Men,” Bridesmaids), Academy Award-nominee Michael Keaton (Birdman: (Or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance, Toy Story 3), seven-time Emmy Award-winner Allison Janney (“The West Wing,” “Masters of Sex,” “Mom”), Academy Award-nominee Steve Coogan (Despicable Me 2, Philomena), BAFTA Award-winner Jennifer Saunders (“Absolutely Fabulous,” Shrek 2), and Academy Award-winner Geoffrey Rush (The King’s Speech, Pirates of the Caribbean series).  The inimitable voices of the Minions are again voiced by Academy Award-nominee Pierre Coffin (Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2) who co-directs with Kyle Balda (Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax). Minions is produced by Illumination Entertainment CEO and founder Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy. Brian Lynch wrote the screenplay, and Chris Renaud serves as executive producer of the film.

Minions will be available on Blu-ray with DIGITAL HD and UltraViolet and DVD

  • Blu-ray unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound
  • DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away.
  • DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download

 

BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO Blu-rayTM and Digital HD:

  • THREE ALL NEW ORIGINAL MINI-MOVIES:
    • Cro Minion
    • Competition
    • Binky Nelson Unpacified
  • DELETED SCENE – ME, MYSELF AND STUART
  • AROUND THE WORLD INTERACTIVE MAP – Explore the world of the Minions with this interactive map featuring a collection of games, trivia, featurettes, storyboards, and more all themed to movie locations.
  • BEHIND THE GOGGLES – THE ILLUMINATION STORY OF THE MINIONS – Get a “behind the googles” look at the history and evolution of everyone’s favorite yellow henchmen.
    • WRITER – See how the Minions evolve throughout the different time periods. Writer, Brian Lynch discusses creating distinctive personalities for the three main Minions, his VillainCon idea, and the Minion family.
    • BOSS’ OFFICE – Illumination Entertainment CEO and founder and Minions producer, Chris Meledandri discusses the origins of Illumination Entertainment and the genesis of both Despicable Me and the Minions.
    • ART DEPARTMENT – See how the Minions came to life, from the original art concept of the henchmen to the final creation of the Minions and how to differentiate them between new time periods. Also, see how the idea of Herb and Scarlett Overkill’s characters came to be.
    • GALLERY – CONCEPT ART (stills)
    • GALLERY – COLOR SCRIPT (stills)
    • COMPOSERListen to how composer Heitor Pereira creates the sound of the Minions and what it takes to create big music for small characters.
    • ACTORS STUDIO – Listen to the actors’ experiences being part of the Minions movie, who their favorite Minions are, and why they love them so much
    • NOTICE BOARD (stills)
    • SAFETY VIDEO

 

  • ILLUMINATION MACGUFF ANIMATION
    • ANIMATION – Go behind the scenes and hear about the challenges and excitement behind the Minion characters and bringing them alive through animation in the movie.
    • LIGHTING, LAYOUT AND EFFECTS – A look at the ways in which layout and lighting plays a big role in the emotion and motivation in the movie. Also see the ways in which they try to keep the 60’s vintage look and the challenges they face with very technical shots, where one shot can take weeks.
    • 3D MODELS GALLERY (stills)
    • DIRECTORS – Directors Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda discuss the unique challenges of creating distinctive personalities for the Minions
    • PRODUCERS – Producers Chris Meledandri, Janet Healy and Executive Producer Chris Renaud discuss the three main characters – Kevin, Stuart, and Bob – little family in the movie and the goal of creating a special bond between them and the audience when they leave the theater.
    • EDITORIAL – Editor Claire Dodgson discusses the distinctive editing style of the Despicable Me franchise and the three-year process it takes to make these movies from the original storyboards to cutting scenes with Minion dialogue.
    • STORYBOARD ARTIST – Learn how the actions of the words of the script turn into visual drawings and how much work is put in from the rough sketches to the final cut of the movie.
    • GALLERY – STUART HOT TUB STORYBOARD (stills)
  • JINGLE BELLS MINION STYLE – This holiday favorite is brought to life in a merry-Minion way. Now you get to sing along to the beloved video that was the most shared piece of content on Facebook in 2014.
  • THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS THEATRICAL TRAILER

 

DVD BONUS FEATURES

  • DELETED SCENE – ME, MYSELF AND STUART
  • JINGLE BELLS MINION STYLE – This holiday favorite is brought to life in a merry-Minion way. Now you get to sing along to the beloved video that was the most shared piece of content on Facebook in 2014.
  • THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS THEATRICAL TRAILER

 

 

Fear the Walking Dead – “The Good Man” – On Air Review (Season Finale)

fear-the-walking-dead

 

listen_now2Mike, Jesus, Brancey, Kristin and Briana got together tonight to review the Season One finale of Fear the Walking Dead. It’s hard to believe that everyone agreed with each other except for Jesus. How did you feel about Sunday’s finale?

If you have a comment about tonight’s show or the series – please send an email to mike@iwatchmike.com

– – – – – – – –

Shoutouts to THEVRO.COM

See more Fear the Walking Dead at AMC.COM

– – – –

Intro to the show: YouTube.com/AMC

Outro to the show: YouTube.com/AMC

Fear the Walking Dead Flight 462: Part 1

A group of passengers experience the outbreak aboard a commercial plane. A new installment of the 16-part series is available every week in the AMC Mobile App and on-air during premiere episodes of The Walking Dead.

 

 

You can find more information about Fear the Walking Dead, and the 16-part webisode series HERE.

ARTIST TO WATCH: @Pentatonix

1

For some people, a cappella music is an acquired taste.  For others, like myself, I can get lost in it.  As someone who spent middle school and high school in chorus and drama, I know how difficult it is to perform songs a cappella…especially if someone is off!  For Pentatonix, they make it seem so incredibly simple.  Their arrangements and covers of songs are so intricate and flawless.

They won the third season of The Sing-Off and have been working non-stop ever since.  With a chart topping Christmas album, That’s Christmas to Me and a handful of EP’s, we’re finally getting a full-length album with original songs!  Check out their first original song off the new album and also a cover of Where Are U Now below?

 

 

You can find more about Pentatonix by visiting the following links:

Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
Official Site

ARTIST TO WATCH: RAY BOUDREAUX

Ray-Boudreaux-b2-01-580

Hey there!!

So I have another suggestion for new music!!  If you’re a fan of The Voice (team Blake), you might have heard the name Ray Boudreaux.  If you’re not, and you haven’t…you should!!

Ray is a Louisiana native and has an incredibly soulful voice.  A true talent, in my opinion.  I always find it refreshing to come across an artist who is all about the music, and this one is no exception.

Please check him out and get ready to buy his single, “Even If I Tried” once it’s released! I’ve attached a YouTube video of him singing the song live, so enjoy it!

 

You can find Ray at the links below:

facebook.com/RayBoudreauxOfficial
twitter.com/rayboudreaux
instagram.com/rayboudreaux

 

Gotham – “Rise of the Villains: Knock Knock” – Review

gotham

 

listen_now2Mike and Amy (thevro.com) are back!! Today they review the latest Gotham (S2E2) episode. WHOA! What an episode.

See more Gotham at Fox.com

Intro from YT/Fabian Pohl

Outro from YT/Television Promos

Fear the Walking Dead – “Cobalt” – On Air Review

fear-the-walking-dead

listen_now2Mike, Jesus, Brancey, Kristin and Briana got together tonight to review last night’s episode (S1E5) of Fear the Walking Dead.

It’s official – Jesus is stalking Madison. It’s a flashback of Shane stalking Lori in The Walking Dead.

If you have a comment about tonight’s show or the series – please send an email to mike@iwatchmike.com

– – – – – – – –

Shoutouts to THEVRO.COM

See more Fear the Walking Dead at AMC.COM

– – – – – – – –

Intro to the show: YouTube.com/AMC

Outro to the show: YouTube.com/AMC

The Strain – “Fallen Light” – Review

str

 

listen_now2Hey everyone! My buddies, Mike & Jesus, got together to talk S2E12 of The Strain (called “Fallen Light”). Show them some love by checking out their show on AudioBoom!

Also…check out their sites:

iWatchMike.com
thisfunktional.com