Thisfunktional attends ARRIVAL Press Day

Thisfunktional attends ARRIVAL Press Day

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Sci-Fi movie “Arrival” finds a way to connect audiences with a story that seems unique, told in a fantastic way and in a less than common way.

These elements brought together screenwriter Eric Heisserer, producer Dan Lavine, producer David Linde and producer Aaron Ryder who all were captivated by the story.

“From one producer meeting to the next, anytime they asked if there was a piece of source material that I wanted and I said this and I said it’s a short it’s the sci-fi movie I’ve been wanting to make all my life,” Heisserer said.

Although the story’s pace is slow, the content of the story is captivating and enticing enough to keep the audiences’ eyes glued to the screen and the time to fly by.

Few stories have such complexity in a universal manner where everyone who watches can take something away from it.

The story and the way it’s told gives the audience a distinct intelligent view into a thought provoking story.

“As a producer or executive or the many hats that I wore in my life, I’m very interested in distinction. I think today I’m very interested in what makes things distinct because audiences demand it,” Linde said. “With the exceptions of Marvel, Star Wars and these big things that are distinct within their own genres, so to speak, I think the audiences demand to know ‘what is it that’s going to be distinct for me.'”

Subtleties in the script keep everything focused on the story and it’s themes.

The producers, writer and director took great care in such a passionate project.

Every part of this project and everyone involved seemed to bring their own ideas which mesh together well in the focus of making this story great.

“I have to give a ton of credit to Eric Heisserer who devised the language being circular. In the story it’s not circular, but he came up with that theme,” Lavine said. “He actually, in all the scripts he had a rudimentary of what the logograms looked like. They were a little bit more techie, but it was the idea that Denis and our production designer Patrice Vermette worked off of. We loved that idea, there are moments where you see the girl with the stick in the water and it’s kind of circular, it’s trough out and it really connected.”

Already this film has been deemed one of the best films of the year so far, with a 100 percent fresh rating on RottenTomatoes.com.

From the adamant insistence from the producers to do justice to such an original, emotional and powerful short story to everyone involved having a focused vision on how to make the movie stand out, even with a limited budget.

“Arrival is one of the most exciting films I’ve ever been involved with, to be honest with you. Here’s what’s exciting about it. It feels perfect for right now,” Ryder said. “It’s a movie about communications in an era when its complicated right now, in a complicated world about communication and miscommunication and misinterpretation, that’s perfect for right now.”

“Arrival” is out in theaters on Nov. 11.

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Thisfunktional Contest: FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM VIP Passes

Thisfunktional Contest: FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM VIP Passes

Written by Jesus Figueroa

Thisfunktional has got 5 (five) pairs of VIP Passes for a screening of “Fantastic Beast and Where to Find them” in Burbank, Calif. on November 16.

These are VIP passes and should make for an even more enjoyable opportunity to watch this movie.

Those people following me on social media have already started entering the contest.

Here’s how to win:
On Twitter, follow and mention @Thisfunktional and what you like from the trailer of “Fantastic Beast and where to find them,” make sure to include #Thisfunktional.

On instagram, follow and tag @thisfunktional and tag a friend with a screenshot of this post and #Thisfunktional.

On Snapchat, follow Thisfunktional and send a snap, tell me what fantastic beast you are looking forward to seeing.

“Like” Thisfunktional on Facebook, send a message or post what has you most excited about this movie.

Finally, on thisfunktional.com on the right-hand sidebar at the top subscribe by entering your email in “subscribe to newsletter” and follow the instructions.

I will choose 5 winners. No repeat winners.

Disclaimer: 5 winners will be chosen. Contest runs to Nov. 12, 2016 at noon PST. Winners will be notified on Nov. 12, 2016 by 10 p.m PST with instructions on how to claim your prize. No purchase necessary. Prize provided by Arenas.  Only open to the U.S., no PO Boxes or international addresses.

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is an all-new adventure returning us to the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling.

Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne (“The Theory of Everything”) stars in the central role of wizarding world magizoologist Newt Scamander, under the direction of David Yates, who helmed the last four “Harry Potter” blockbusters.

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” opens in 1926 as Newt Scamander has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident…were it not for a No-Maj (American for Muggle) named Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newt’s fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds.

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” also stars Katherine Waterston (“Steve Jobs,” “Inherent Vice”) as Tina; Tony Award winner Dan Fogler (“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”) as Jacob; Alison Sudol (“Dig,” “Transparent”) as Tina’s sister, Queenie; Ezra Miller (“Trainwreck”) as Credence; two-time Oscar nominee Samantha Morton (“In America,” “Sweet and Lowdown”) as Mary Lou; Oscar winner Jon Voight (“Coming Home,” TV’s “Ray Donovan”) as Henry Shaw, Sr.; Ron Perlman (the “Hellboy” films) as Gnarlak; Carmen Ejogo (“Selma”) as Seraphina; Jenn Murray (“Brooklyn”) as Chastity; young newcomer Faith Wood-Blagrove as Modesty; and Colin Farrell (“True Detective”) as Percival Graves.

The film marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, whose beloved Harry Potter books were adapted into the top-grossing film franchise of all time. Her script was inspired by the Hogwarts textbook Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, written by her character Newt Scamander.

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First Trailer for LIFE

First Trailer for LIFE

The first trailer for LIFE, Sony Pictures, has been released.

Life tells the story of the six-member crew of the International Space Station that is on the cutting edge of one of the most important discoveries in human history: the first evidence of extraterrestrial life on Mars.

As the crew begins to conduct research, their methods end up having unintended consequences and the life form proves more intelligent than anyone ever expected.

#Thisfunktional #Screening #Giveaway: BLEED FOR THIS in Los Angeles

#Thisfunktional #Screening #Giveaway: BLEED FOR THIS in Los Angeles

Written by Jesus Figueroa

Thisfunktional will have some interviews coming up with the cast for “Bleed For This” so why not giveaway some tickets to an advanced screening in Los Angeles.

This LA screening will be taking place at the Cinepolis in Pico Rivera on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m.

If you want to get the tickets, click on this link: gofobo.com/SZBbV24232.

The tickets are first come first serve so once they are gone they are gone.

This movie is good, so click away and good luck.

After cocky Rhode Island boxer Vinny Pazienza (Miles Teller) takes a brutal beating from Junior Welterweight Champion Roger Mayweather in 1988, fight promoter Lou Duva (Ted Levine) urges him to retire. Instead, Pazienza moves up two weight classes under the guidance of his shrewd new trainer Kevin Rooney (Aaron Eckhart). Rooney’s radical strategy pays off when Pazienza, 14 pounds heavier, takes down French boxer Gilbert Delé in front of a hometown crowd to become Super Middleweight champion of the world.

Pazienza doesn’t have much time to relish the victory, however. Shortly after the bout, a head-on car crash leaves him with a broken neck. Initially told he may never walk again, doctors recommend spinal fusion surgery that would guarantee mobility but effectively end his boxing career. Pazienza chooses the far riskier “halo” spine-stabilization treatment, requiring him to wear a circular metal brace screwed directly into his skull for six months.

Recovering in the modest home he shares with his fiercely devoted father Angelo (Ciarán Hinds) and anxious mother Louise (Katey Sagal), Pazienza secretly starts weight training in the basement with the help of a reluctant Rooney, and begins to rebound emotionally as well as physically. Thirteen months after the accident, the man fondly known as “The Pazmanian Devil” returns to the ring to do battle with Super Middleweight Champion Roberto Duran (Edwin Rodriguez) in the biggest fight of his life.

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Official Trailer and Poster Debut for WONDER WOMAN

The official trailer for WONDER WOMAN and three character posters have arrived.

Wonder Woman
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UN PADRE NO TAN PADRE to Release in U.S. Theaters on Jan. 27, 2017

UN PADRE NO TAN PADRE to Release in U.S. Theaters on Jan. 27, 2017

Pantelion Films, the joint venture between Lionsgate and Televisa, announced with Distant Horizon that Pantelion will release the Spanish-language family comedy “UN PADRE NO TAN PADRE” on January 27, 2017 in the U.S.

Set in the stately and majestic colonial city of San Miguel de Allende, this quirky comedy starring Héctor Bonilla, Benny Ibarra de Llano, Jacqueline Bracamontes and Sergio Mayer Mori, follows 85-year old Don Servando Villegas (Héctor Bonilla,) an old fashioned Mexican patriarch who gets kicked out of his retirement home for bad behavior.

When his estranged son, Francisco (Benny Ibarra de Llano) is forced to take him into the house full of hippies he shares with his girlfriend and young son, “new age” collides with old age as Don Servando and his son Francisco experience a series of conflicts and situations that puts their home’s stability in jeopardy.

“Un Padre No Tan Padre” is a story about family: the one we’re born into and the one we create along the way.The film is directed by Raúl Martinez and produced by Gerardo Gatica’s Panorama Global, Alberto Müfflemann and Moises Cosió.

The film is executive produced by Distant Horizon’s Anant Singh and Brian Cox. Anant Singh, President of Distant Horizon said, “‘Un Padre No Tan Padre’ is a hugely entertaining film and we are delighted to be partnering with Pantelion Films to bring it to the US Latin audience, a market in which they are leaders and have a successful track record. We are pleased to be continuing our relationship with Gerardo Gatica and Alberto Müfflemann at Panorama Global, with whom we previously co-produced “ ‘Kite’ ” and “‘Remember.’ ”The film will open in Mexico on Dec. 24 via Cinépolis Distribución and Pantelion Films/Lionsgate will release on Jan. 27, 2017 in the U.S.

‘DON’T BREATHE’ debuta en Digital 11/8 y en Blu-ray & DVD 11/29

De los Creadores de Evil Dead Llega el Sensacional Éxito de
Taquilla y el Thriller Más Aclamado del Año

DON’T BREATHE

Debuta en Digital el 8 de Noviembre
En Blu-ray ™ & DVD el 29 de Noviembre
¡Los Materiales Extra Incluyen Ocho Escenas Eliminadas con
Comentarios del Director y Más!

 

803556_dont-breathe-dvdstd-13d-pack-shotCULVER CITY, Calif. (26 de octubre de 2016) – Del director Fede Álvarez y de las mentes retorcidas que crearon Evil Dead, llega DON’T BREATHE, una aterradora película aclamada por la crítica que debuta en digital el 8 de noviembre, y en Blu-ray ™ y DVD el 29 de noviembre de la mano de Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Bautizada como “la mejor película de horror en América en veinte años” (Jim Hemphill, FILMMAKER MAGAZINE), y catalogada como Certified Fresh (87%) en Rotten Tomatoes, el largometraje debutó en el número 1 de la taquilla y se mantuvo en ese puesto durante dos semanas consecutivas. Protagonizada por Jane Levy (Evil Dead), Dylan Minnette (Goosebumps), Daniel Zovatto (It Follows) y Stephen Lang (Avatar), la película sigue a un grupo de atracadores que irrumpen en la casa de un ciego pensando que saldrán impunes tras haber perpetrado el crimen perfecto. Cuando el ciego revela su lado oscuro, el trío pronto descubrirá que ha cometido una equivocación mortal.

El lanzamiento en Blu-ray, DVD y digital viene repleto de contenido extra que llevará a los televidentes detrás de las cámaras para que experimenten el rodaje de la película junto al reparto y al equipo técnico. El director Fede Álvarez sumergirá a los seguidores en cinco cortometrajes que incluyen “No Escape”, “Creating the Creepy House”, “Meet the Cast”, “Man in the Dark” y “The Sounds of Horror”. Además, los lanzamientos incluyen ocho escenas eliminadas con comentarios opcionales del director y comentarios de la película del director Fede Álvarez, el coguionista Rodo Sayaques y el actor Stephen Lang.

También de la mano del director Fede Álvarez, EVIL DEAD UNRATED estará disponible en plataformas digitales el 25 de octubre, justo a tiempo para Halloween. Los seguidores podrán ver la versión sin editar de la película de Fede en cinco minutos adicionales que eran demasiado intensos para llegar al cine. Se trata de la primera vez que los Extras Digitales estarán disponibles en Evil Dead.

SINOPSIS: De las mentes retorcidas que crearon Evil Dead llega una nueva y aterradora experiencia. Tres jóvenes atracadores (Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Daniel Zovatto) luchan por sus vidas después de irrumpir en la vivienda de un ciego (Stephen Lang) con un lado oscuro.

 

Dirigida por Fede Álvarez y escrita por Fede Álvarez & Rodo Sayagues, DON’T BREATHE está producida por Sam Rami, Rob Tapert y Fede Álvarez. Los productores ejecutivos de la película son Nathan Kahane, Joe Drake, Erin Westerman, J.R. Young y Mathew Hart.

El Material Extra del Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Incluye:

  • Escenas Eliminadas con Comentarios del Director
  • Comentarios del Director Fede Álvarez, del Coguionista Rodo Sayagues y del Actor Stephen Lang
  • Cinco Cortometrajes:
    • “No Escape”
    • “Creating the Creepy House”
    • “Meet the Cast”
    • “Man in the Dark”
    • “The Sounds of Horror”

 

DON’T BREATHE tiene una duración aproximada de 88 minutos y está clasificada R por terror, violencia, contenido perturbador y lenguaje que contiene referencias sexuales.

 

 

 

SPLIT – New Trailer [#SplitMovie in Theaters January 2017]

Universal Pictures has debuted the new trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s SPLIT. 

Watch the new trailer starring James McAvoy and Anya Taylor Joy arriving in theaters everywhere January 2017. 

SPT_Tsr1Sheet_RGB_0720_3Writer/director/producer M. Night Shyamalan returns to the captivating grip of The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable and Signs with Split, an original film that delves into the mysterious recesses of one man’s fractured, gifted mind.  Following last year’s breakout hit The Visit, Shyamalan reunites with producer Jason Blum (The Purge and Insidious series, The Gift) for the thriller being hailed as “Shyamalan’s most terrifying film to date.”

Though Kevin (James McAvoy) has evidenced 23 personalities—each with unique physical attributes—to his trusted psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher (Betty Buckley), there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all the others.  Compelled to abduct three teenage girls led by the willful, observant Casey (Anya Taylor-Joy, The Witch), Kevin reaches a war for survival among all of those contained within him—as well as everyone around him—as the walls between his compartments shatter apart.

For the film The Guardian calls “a masterful blend of Hitchcock and horror,” Shyamalan and Blum reassemble their core team from The Visit, the No. 1-grossing horror film of 2015.  Their fellow collaborators on Split include producer Marc Bienstock and executive producers Ashwin Rajan and Steven Schneider.  www.splitmovie.com

Genre: Thriller
Cast: James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Betty Buckley, Jessica Sula, Haley Lu Richardson
Written and Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
Produced by: M. Night Shyamalan, Jason Blum, Marc Bienstock
Executive Producers: Ashwin Rajan, Steven Schneider

 

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Ben-Hur arrives on Digital HD on 11/29 and Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack on 12/13

FATE AND ADVENTURE COLLIDE IN AN
ACTION-PACKED JOURNEY FROM REVENGE TO REDEMPTION

Epic Drama Arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD December 13
Get it on Digital HD November 29

 

11HOLLYWOOD, Calif.  – Hailed as “a glorious epic adventure” (Bonnie Laufer, Sirius XM Radio) and “a powerful story of forgiveness” (Michael Foust, Christian Examiner), Paramount Pictures’ and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ breathtaking action-adventure BEN-HUR arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD December 13, 2016 from Paramount Home Media Distribution.  The film arrives two weeks early on Digital HD November 29.

BEN-HUR is the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston), a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother Messala (Toby Kebbell), an officer in the Roman army. Stripped of his title, separated from his family and the woman he loves (Nazanin Boniadi), Judah is forced into slavery. After years at sea, Judah returns to his homeland to seek revenge, but finds redemption. Based on Lew Wallace’s timeless novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, the film also stars Rodrigo Santoro, Ayelet Zurer, Pilou Asbaek, Sofia Black D’Elia and Academy Award® winner* Morgan Freeman.

The BEN-HUR Blu-ray Combo Pack with Digital HD features over an hour of bonus content including an in-depth look at the creation of the film’s spectacular chariot race, an exploration of the story’s legacy and enduring relevance, behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast, deleted and extended scenes, music videos from Andra Day, For King and Country and Mary Mary, and more. In addition, for a limited time, the Blu-ray Combo Pack will include a $10 movie card that can be applied to the purchase of a ticket for any movie in theaters.

BEN-HUR Blu-ray Combo Pack

The BEN-HUR Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.  The DVD in the combo pack is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with English 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.  The combo pack includes access to a Digital HD copy of the film as well as the following:

Blu-ray

  • Feature film in high definition
  • Ben-Hur: The Legacy
  • The Epic Cast
  • A Tale for Our Times
  • The Chariot Race
  • Deleted & Extended Scenes
  • Music Videos


DVD

  • Feature film in standard definition

 

The Blu-ray Combo Pack available for purchase includes a Digital HD version of the film that can be accessed through UltraViolet™, a way to collect, access and enjoy movies.  With UltraViolet, consumers can add movies to their digital collection in the cloud, and then stream or download them—reliably and securely—to a variety of devices.

BEN-HUR Single-Disc DVD

The single-disc DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with English 5.1 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and English Audio Description and English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles.  The disc includes the feature film in standard definition.
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Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures present a Sean Daniel production, in association with LightWorkers Media, a Timur Bekmambetov film: “Ben-Hur.”  Starring Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Rodrigo Santoro, Nazanin Boniadi, Ayelet Zurer and Morgan Freeman.  Visual effects supervisor Jim Rygiel.  Music by Marco Beltrami.  Costume designer Varya Avdyushko.  Editor Dody Dorn, ACE.  Production designer Naomi Shohan.  Director of photography Oliver Wood.  Executive producers Mark Burnett, Roma Downey, Keith Clarke, John Ridley, and Jason F. Brown.  Produced by Sean Daniel, p.g.a., Joni Levin, p.g.a. and Duncan Henderson, p.g.a.  Screenplay by Keith Clarke and John Ridley.  Directed by Timur Bekmambetov.


Thisfunktional Contest: #BadMoms Blu-ray, DVD

Thisfunktional Contest: #BadMoms Blu-ray, DVD
IT’S “BAD MOMS” TIME…”BAD MOMS” COMES TO BLU-RAY/DVD

Written by Jesus Figueroa

One of the comedies which was most surprising this year, “Bad Moms” comes to Blu-ray and DVD on nov. 1.

For all the BAB MOMS out there Thisfunktional has some goodies for you, well at least (2) two lucky BAD MOMS.

Now what can Thisfunktional give some BAD MOMS? Well a BAD MOMS night in kit: Bad Moms Blu-ray, Bonus Blu-rays (“Sisters,” “Bridesmaids”), Cups and Nail Snaps. It’s everything BAD MOMS need to have a great night.

Here’s how to win:
On Twitter, follow and mention @Thisfunktional and let me what kind of mom you are or you had, make sure to include #Thisfunktional.

On instagram, follow and tag @thisfunktional and tag a friend with a screenshot of this post and #Thisfunktional.

On Snapchat, follow Thisfunktional and send a snap, tell me what kind of mom you are or you had. (Funny stories are the best.)

“Like” Thisfunktional on Facebook, send a message or post what has you most excited about this movie.

Finally, on thisfunktional.com on the right-hand sidebar at the top subscribe by entering your email in “subscribe to newsletter” and follow the instructions.

I will choose 2 winners. No repeat winners.

Disclaimer: 2 winners will be chosen. Contest runs to Nov. 1, 2016 at noon PST. Winners will be notified on Nov. 1, 2016 by 10 p.m PST with instructions on how to claim your prize. No purchase necessary. Prize provided by ThinkLatino.  Only open to the U.S., no PO Boxes or international addresses.

In this hilarious and heartfelt comedy from the writing duo behind The Hangover, Amy (Mila Kunis) has a seemingly perfect life – a great marriage, over-achieving kids, beautiful home and a career. However, she’s over-worked, over-committed and exhausted to the point that she’s about to snap. Fed up, she joins forces with two other over-stressed moms (Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn) on a quest to liberate themselves from conventional responsibilities – going on a wild, un-mom-like binge of long overdue freedom, fun and self-indulgence – putting them on a collision course with PTA Queen Bee Gwendolyn (Christina Applegate) and her clique of devoted perfect moms (Jada Pinkett Smith and Annie Mumolo). See the movie that critics are cheering as “…a funny, giddy, sentimental laugh-in…” – Manohla Dargis, The New York Times.

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Thisfunktional Podcast – MOVIES – Melissa Vargas NERVE

Thisfunktional Podcast – MOVIES – Melissa Vargas NERVE

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Costume Designer Melissa Vargas talks to Jesus, @Thisfunktional of thisfunktional.com, about her work on the movie “Nerve.”

Vargas talks about working in collaboration with a team to best dress the actors in “Nerve,” working as a costume designer and about her upcoming project “Bleed for this” which will be in theaters Nov. 18.

“Nerve” is out on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD now.

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Filled with Exhilarating Dares and Electrifying Exploits the Adrenaline-Fueled Thriller Arrives on Blu-rayTM & DVD October 25 from Lionsgate

Emma Roberts (TV’s “Scream Queens”) and Dave Franco (Now You See Me franchise) star in Nerve, the suspense-filled romantic thriller for the Millennial generation, arriving on Digital HD on October 11 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital) and On Demand October 25 from Lionsgate. Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman (Catfish) with a screenplay by Jessica Sharzer (TV’s “American Horror Story”), Nerve captures the phenomenon of today’s social media climate where thousands of anonymous voices can determine the future of a few individuals. The film also features cameos from social media sensations The Fat Jewish, Arielle Vandenberg and Casey Neistat.

Industrious high school senior Vee (Emma Roberts) is tired of living life on the sidelines. Pressured by friends to join the popular online game Nerve, Vee teams up with a sly and charming competitor (Dave Franco) for just one dare in what seems like harmless fun. But as Vee is caught up in the thrill of the adrenaline-fueled competition, the game takes a sinister turn with increasingly dangerous acts, leading Vee into a high-stakes finale that will determine her entire future.

The Nerve Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital HD give viewers the unique opportunity to experience being a WATCHER or a PLAYER. Upon launching the special features, viewers will choose either WATCHER or PLAYER mode. In WATCHER mode go behind the scenes with 15 “Creating Nerve” pods exploring the making of the film, “The Fat Jewish Gets Tattewish” featuring outtakes from Josh Ostrovsky (aka internet personality ‘The Fat Jewish’) in the tattoo shop, and “The Governor’s Ball Takeover” chronicling a game of dare played at the 2016 Governor’s Ball in New York.

Additionally, thrill-seeking viewers can choose the interactive PLAYER mode with an “Are You a Watcher or a Player” interactive quiz, the “Do You Have the Nerve?” Game, for viewers looking for more of an adrenaline rush and Player Profiles of the top six Nerve players. The Nerve Blu-ray also includes an immersive DTS:X audio track that replicates and conveys the fluid movement of sound to create a richer soundscape than previously possible by moving sound to precisely where the mixer placed it. The Nerve DVD includes only the content featured in the WATCHER mode. Nerve will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD for $39.99 and $29.95, respectively.

‘The Secret Life of Pets’ on Digital HD 11/22 and on 4k Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & On Demand 12/6

FROM ILLUMINATION ENTERTAINMENT AND UNIVERSAL PICTURES, THE HUMANS BEHIND THE DESPICABLE ME FRANCHISE, COMES AMERICA’S #1 ORIGINAL FILM OF THE YEAR!


THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS


GET
THREE MINI-MOVIES, ONLY WHEN YOU BUY, INCLUDING MOWER MINIONS WHICH DEBUTED IN THEATERS AND IS NOW AVAILABLE TO OWN

ON DIGITAL HD NOVEMBER 22, 2016
4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY3D, BLU-RAY, DVD AND ON DEMAND DECEMBER 6, 2016,
FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

 

“You’ll never look at your pets the same way again.” – Erik Davis, Fandango

 


bb72f-332241k3_pets_bd_ocard_prodshots3dUniversal City, California, October 4, 2016
– This holiday season, the answer to the question “Ever wonder what your pets do when you’re not home?” is answered when The Secret Life of Pets comes to Digital HD November 22, 2016 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ 3D, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand December 6, 2016 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The humans behind the Despicable Me franchise present America’s top-grossing original film of the year, the animated comedy is a worldwide hit with over $834 million in global ticket sales. The Secret Life of Pets is “non-stop action and laughs,” says Peter Travers of Rolling Stone. The 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD versions feature nearly an hour of bonus content, including three hilarious mini-movies: the all-new Norman Television and Weenie PLUS Mower Minions which debuted in theaters and is now available to own.

In their fifth fully animated feature-film collaboration, Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures present The Secret Life of Pets, a comedy about the lives our pets lead when we leave for work or school. Max, voiced by Louis C.K., is a loyal terrier living a perfectly happy existence until his owner, Katie (Ellie Kemper) brings home Duke (Eric Stonestreet) a big, boisterous mutt she finds at the shelter. When Max and his unruly new “roommate” slip away from their dog-walker, they find themselves lost in the urban jungle of New York City. In an attempt to stay ahead of animal control and a rebel band of abandoned pets led by an unhinged bunny named Snowball (Kevin Hart), they put aside their differences to survive the epic journey back home.

With an all-star voice cast including Louis C.K. (TV’s Louie), Eric Stonestreet (TV’s Modern Family), Kevin Hart (Ride Along Series), Jenny Slate (Zootopia), Ellie Kemper (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), Lake Bell (TV’s Children’s Hospital), Dana Carvey (Wayne’s World), Hannibal Buress (Neighbors series), Bobby Moynihan (TV’s “Saturday Night Live), Steve Coogan (Minions) and Albert Brooks (Finding Dory). The film is directed by Chris Renaud (Despicable Me franchise, Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax) and co-directed by Yarrow Cheney (Despicable Me franchise).

4K ULTRA HD

The film will be available on 4K Ultra HD in a combo pack which includes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and Digital HD with UltraViolet. The 4K Ultra HD will include all bonus features on the Blu-ray disc.

  • 4K Ultra HD is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra HDTM features the combination of 4K resolution for four times sharper picture than HD, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) with immersive audio delivering a multidimensional sound experience.
  • 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.
  • DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.

 

BLU-RAY EXCLUSIVES (Available on Blu-ray editions)

  • How to Make an Animated Film – A behind-the-scenes look at how to make an animated film from the various departments that make up Illumination.
  • Anatomy of a Scene – Filmmakers and animators take us through the multi-step process it takes to create a specific scene in the Secret Life of Pets.

 

BLU-RAY AND DVD BONUS FEATURES

  • Mini-Movies:
    • Norman Television
    • Weenie
    • Mower Minions
  • All About The Pets – Kevin Hart and Eric Stonestreet, with the help of animal trainer Molly Mignon O’Neill take you on an educational journey to learn more about your average and not-so average, household pets.
  • Animals Can Talk: Meet The Actors – The comedy superstars who give voice to the film’s menagerie of characters talk about their roles and the process of bringing them to life.
  • Hairstylist To The Dogs – Inspired by “Hairspray Live!,” Eric Stonestreet, with the help of a professional dog groomer Jess Rona, will take you through the basic steps to help your pups look as awesome as possible when they’re hanging out with their pet pals.
  • The Best Of Snowball – A rapid-fire, fun and oddly musical mash-up of all the best Snowball one-liners
  • Hot Dog Sing-Along – Join Max and Duke as they perform for their dinner in the sausage factory. This straightforward sing along is fun for the whole family to enjoy.
  • Sing Trailer
  • “Lovely Day” Lyric Video
  • The Humans that Brought You Pets – Producers Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy, directors Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney, and writer Brian Lynch discuss what went into creating The Secret Life of Pet’s compelling characters and non-stop action.
  • GoPro®: The Secret Life of Pets
  • The Making of the Mini-Movies – A fun and interesting take on the Making of the Mini-Movies – we’ll explore the themes of each of the mini-movies through the eyes of the artists who made them.Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Hashtag #SecretLifeofPets

@Thisfunktional Podcast – MOVIES – @BrianSeneMarc NERVE

@Thisfunktional Podcast – MOVIES – @BrianSeneMarc NERVE

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Actor Brian sene Marc talks with Jesus, @Thisfunktional of thisfunktional.com, about being part of “Nerve.”

Marc talks about being part of the incredible cast, how it felt to play a character who is stuck between being the good guy and bad guy and how much of a fist taker he is.

“Nerve” is out on Digital HD now and will be out on Blu-ray and DVD on Oct. 25.

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Thisfunktional Contest: NERVE on Blu-ray, Are You a Watcher of a Player?

Thisfunktional Contest: NERVE on Blu-ray, Are You a Watcher of a Player?

Thisfunktional is definitely a PLAYER in the scheme of things, in “Nerve” the players go to extremes and the waters pay to watch.

“Nerve” on Digital HD Oct. 11 and Blu-rayTM and DVD Oct. 25.

Those of you who follow @Thisfunktional on social media already know that I have gotten my copy of the movie and that I will be giving away 5 (five) copies to 5 lucky winners.

A few people have already entered and I think I will for certain be giving two copies for those who have already entered.

The movie is great and those of you looking to enter for a chance to win should head over to follow @Thisfunktional on social media for the best way to enter and for more contests coming up. Social media people get a chance to enter soon.

Here’s how to win a pair of tickets:
On Twitter, follow and mention @Thisfunktional and let me know what is the best dare you have completed, make sure to include #Thisfunktional.

On instagram, follow and tag @thisfunktional and tag a friend with a screenshot of this post and #Thisfunktional.

On Snapchat, follow Thisfunktional and send a snap, tell me the best dare you have completed.

“Like” Thisfunktional on Facebook, send a message or post what has you most excited about this movie.

Finally, on thisfunktional.com on the right-hand sidebar at the top subscribe by entering your email in “subscribe to newsletter” and follow the instructions.

I will choose 6 winners. No repeat winners.

Disclaimer: Six winners will be chosen. Contest runs to Oct. 21, 2016 at noon PST. Winners will be notified on Oct 21, 2016 by 10 p.m PST with instructions on how to claim your prize. No purchase necessary. Prize provided by ThinkLatino.  Only open to the U.S., no PO Boxes or international addresses.

Emma Roberts (TV’s “Scream Queens”) and Dave Franco (Now You See Me franchise) star in Nerve, the suspense-filled romantic thriller for the Millennial generation, arriving on Digital HD on October 11 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital) and On Demand October 25 from Lionsgate. Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman (Catfish) with a screenplay by Jessica Sharzer (TV’s “American Horror Story”), Nerve captures the phenomenon of today’s social media climate where thousands of anonymous voices can determine the future of a few individuals. The film also features cameos from social media sensations The Fat Jewish, Arielle Vandenberg and Casey Neistat.

Industrious high school senior Vee (Emma Roberts) is tired of living life on the sidelines. Pressured by friends to join the popular online game Nerve, Vee teams up with a sly and charming competitor (Dave Franco) for just one dare in what seems like harmless fun. But as Vee is caught up in the thrill of the adrenaline-fueled competition, the game takes a sinister turn with increasingly dangerous acts, leading Vee into a high-stakes finale that will determine her entire future.The Nerve Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital HD give viewers the unique opportunity to experience being a WATCHER or a PLAYER. Upon launching the special features, viewers will choose either WATCHER or PLAYER mode. In WATCHER mode go behind the scenes with 15 “Creating Nerve” pods exploring the making of the film, “The Fat Jewish Gets Tattewish” featuring outtakes from Josh Ostrovsky (aka internet personality ‘The Fat Jewish’) in the tattoo shop, and “The Governor’s Ball Takeover” chronicling a game of dare played at the 2016 Governor’s Ball in New York.

Additionally, thrill-seeking viewers can choose the interactive PLAYER mode with an “Are You a Watcher or a Player” interactive quiz, the “Do You Have the Nerve?” Game, for viewers looking for more of an adrenaline rush and Player Profiles of the top six Nerve players. The Nerve Blu-ray also includes an immersive DTS:X audio track that replicates and conveys the fluid movement of sound to create a richer soundscape than previously possible by moving sound to precisely where the mixer placed it. The Nerve DVD includes only the content featured in the WATCHER mode. Nerve will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD for $39.99 and $29.95, respectively.

Thisfunktional Podcast- TV – Mary E. Kennedy SHAMELESS

Thisfunktional Podcast- TV – Mary E. Kennedy SHAMELESS

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Actress Mary E. Kennedy talks with Jesus, @Thisfunktional of thisfunktional.com, about coming into Season 7 of “Shameless” as “New Fiona.”

Kennedy talks about feeling welcomed by the cast coming on set for the first time for season 7, the quick turnaround from auditioning to being on set and how her character fits in to the “Shameless” universe.

“New Fiona” is introduced to “Shameless” season 7 on Oct. 16 at 9 p.m. on Showtime.

Mary E. Kennedy can also be seen on “Shattered” soon to be released.

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FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM IMAX Fan Event Featurette

FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM IMAX Fan Event Featurette
Check out the “FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM” four-minute featurette shown at the Global Fan Event on Oct. 13.
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is an all-new adventure returning us to the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling.
Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne (“The Theory of Everything”) stars in the central role of wizarding world magizoologist Newt Scamander, under the direction of David Yates, who helmed the last four “Harry Potter” blockbusters.
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” opens in 1926 as Newt Scamander has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures.
Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident…were it not for a No-Maj (American for Muggle) named Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newt’s fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds.
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” also stars Katherine Waterston (“Steve Jobs,” “Inherent Vice”) as Tina, Tony Award winner Dan Fogler (“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”) as Jacob; Alison Sudol (“Dig,” “Transparent”) as Tina’s sister, Queenie; Ezra Miller (“Trainwreck”) as Credence; two-time Oscar nominee Samantha Morton (“In America,” “Sweet and Lowdown”) as Mary Lou; Oscar winner Jon Voight (“Coming Home,” TV’s “Ray Donovan”) as Henry Shaw, Sr.; Ron Perlman (the “Hellboy” films) as Gnarlak; Carmen Ejogo (“Selma”) as Seraphina; Jenn Murray (“Brooklyn”) as Chastity; young newcomer Faith Wood-Blagrove as Modesty; and Colin Farrell (“True Detective”) as Percival Graves.
The film marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, whose beloved Harry Potter books were adapted into the top-grossing film franchise of all time. Her script was inspired by the Hogwarts textbook Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, written by her character Newt Scamander.

ROGUE ONE Poster, Trailer

ROGUE ONE Poster, Trailer

From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure.

In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction.

This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is directed by Gareth Edwards and stars Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, with Jiang Wen and Forest Whitaker.

Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur and Simon Emanuel are producing, with John Knoll and Jason McGatlin serving as executive producers.

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” opens in U.S. theaters on Dec. 16.

BLEED FOR THIS in Theaters Nov. 18

BLEED FOR THIS in Theaters Nov. 18

“BLEED FOR THIS” is the incredible true story of one of the most inspiring and unlikely comebacks in sports history.

Miles Teller (Whiplash, Divergent) stars as Vinny “The Pazmanian Devil” Pazienza, a local Providence boxer who shot to stardom after winning two world title fights.

After a near-fatal car accident leaves Vinny with a severed spine, he is told he may never walk again.

Against all odds and doctor’s orders, renowned trainer Kevin Rooney (Aaron Eckhart) agrees to help Vinny return to the ring just a year after the accident for what could be the last fight of his life.

The Great Wall – New Trailer Debuts at New York Comic Con

The new trailer for Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures’ THE GREAT WALL has just debuted at New York Comic Con.
 


 

THE GREAT WALL – In Theaters February 17, 2017
 
Starring global superstar Matt Damon and directed by one of the most breathtaking visual stylists of our time, Zhang Yimou (Hero, House of Flying Daggers), Legendary’s The Great Wall tells the story of an elite force making a valiant stand for humanity on the world’s most iconic structure.  The first English-language production for Yimou is the largest film ever shot entirely in China.  The Great Wall also stars Jing Tian, Pedro Pascal, Willem Dafoe and Andy Lau.
 
The film will be released in 3D by Universal Pictures on February 17.
 
Genre: 3D Action-Thriller
Cast: Matt Damon, Jing Tian, Pedro Pascal, Willem Dafoe, Hanyu Zhang, Eddie Peng, Lu Han, Kenny Lin, Junkai Wang, Zheng Kai, Cheney Chen, Xuan Huang and Andy Lau
Directed by: Zhang Yimou
Story by: Max Brooks and Edward Zwick & Marshall Herskovitz
Screenplay by: Carlo Bernard & Doug Miro and Tony Gilroy
Produced by: Thomas Tull, Charles Roven, Jon Jashni, Peter Loehr
Executive Producers: Jillian Share, Alex Gartner, La Peikang, Zhang Zhao, E. Bennett Walsh
Co-Producers: Eric Hedayat, Er Young, Alex Hedlund

 

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HACKSAW RIDGE In Theaters Nov. 4

HACKSAW RIDGE In Theaters Nov. 4

“HACKSAW RIDGE” is the extraordinary true story of WWII medic Desmond Doss, played by Andrew Garfield (The Amazing Spiderman), who, in Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of WWII, miraculously saved 75 men in a matter of hours without firing or carrying a gun.

He was the only American soldier in WWII to fight on the front lines without a weapon, except the simple prayer he uttered before he single-handedly evacuated the wounded from behind enemy lines, under constant enemy gunfire and artillery bombardment.

Doss’ courage and faith won the admiration of his commanders and fellow soldiers, as he saved the lives of the very men who had persecuted him for refusing to carry a gun.

He believed the war was just, but to kill under any circumstance was wrong.

Doss was labeled the first conscientious objector (he called himself a “conscientious cooperator” as he volunteered) to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.

“Hacksaw Ridge” is directed by Mel Gibson (Braveheart, The Passion of the Christ) and also stars Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, Rachel Griffiths and Vince Vaughn.

Coming to theaters nationwide November 4