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Jesus, @Thisfunktional of thisfunktional.com, attends the “Lights Out” press day.
Listen to roundtable discussions with screenplay writerEric Heisserer, producer Lawrence Grey, Director David F. Sandberg, actress and Sandberg’s wife Lotta Listen, actors Teresa Palmer, Maria Bello and Alexander DiPersia.
“Lights Out” opens in theaters July 22.
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Actress Maria Ann Russell, who plays Officer Gomez in “Lights Out,” Talks with Jesus, @Thisfunktional of thisfunktional.com, about her role.
Russell talks about playing Officer Gomez, horror as her favorite genre and the return of the Latina Christmas Special in 2016.
Russell has been part of theater productions, tv, movies and is a dancer. Find Maria Ann Russell on her Actors Access Profile, IMDB Profile, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube Channel.
“Lights Out” opens in theaters July 22.
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The Four Horsemen are back for a second act to pull off their most impossible heist yet as they try to clear their names in Now You See Me 2, arriving on Digital HD August 23 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital HD), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) September 6 from Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment label. The star-studded follow-up to the multimillion-dollar box-office hit features Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network), Mark Ruffalo (The Avengers), Woody Harrelson (The Hunger Games franchise), Dave Franco (Nerve), Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter franchise), Lizzy Caplan (Cloverfield), Jay Chou (The Green Hornet), Sanaa Lathan (Repentance) with Michael Caine (The Dark Knight) and Morgan Freeman (The Shawshank Redemption).
The Four Horsemen (Eisenberg, Harrelson, Franco, Caplan) return for a second mind-bending adventure, elevating the limits of stage illusion to new heights and taking them around the globe. One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their Robin Hood-style magic spectacles, the illusionists resurface for a comeback performance in hopes of exposing the unethical practices of a tech magnate. The man behind their vanishing act is none other than Walter Mabry (Radcliffe), a tech prodigy who threatens the Horsemen into pulling off their most impossible heist yet. Their only hope is to perform one last unprecedented stunt to clear their names and reveal the mastermind behind it all.
The Now You See Me 2 Blu-ray Combo Pack and Digital HD release will include audio commentary by the director and three behind-the- scenes featurettes looking at the creation of the magic in the film, and discussions with the cast and crew about their work in developing and mastering the magic tricks seen in the film. The Blu-ray Disc of Now You See Me 2 will feature a Dolby Atmos ® soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. The Now You See Me 2 DVD will include audio commentary with the director and one behind-the- scenes featurette. Now You See Me 2 will be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray and DVD for $42.99, $39.99 and $29.95, respectively. Lionsgate will also be launching a Now You See Me hidden object game in partnership with SideKick VR, which will be available on mobile devices including mobile VR headsets from Samsung, Google and others.
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Now You See Me 2 | Disponible en Digital HD el 23 de agosto y en 4K Ultra HD TM Combo Pack, Blu-ray TM Combo Pack y DVD el 6 de septiembre de la mano de Lionsgate
Los Cuatro Jinetes regresan con una segunda ronda de acción para protagonizar su atraco más difícil hasta la fecha, y tratar de restaurar su reputación en Now You See Me 2, que desembarca el 23 de agosto en Digital HD, y el 6 de septiembre en 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (más Blu-ray y Digital HD), Blu-ray Combo Pack (más DVD y Digital HD) y DVD (más Digital) de la mano de la marca Summit Entertainment, de Lionsgate. La segunda entrega de todo un multimillonario éxito de taquilla con un reparto estelar está protagonizada por Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network), Mark Ruffalo (The Avengers), Woody Harrelson (de la franquicia The Hunger Games), Dave Franco (Nerve), Daniel Radcliffe (de la franquicia Harry Potter), Lizzy Caplan (Cloverfield), Jay Chou (The Green Hornet), Sanaa Lathan (Repentance) con Michael Caine (The Dark Knight) y Morgan Freeman (The Shawshank Redemption).
Los Cuatro Jinetes (Eisenberg, Harrelson, Franco, Caplan) regresan en una extraordinaria aventura que eleva los límites del ilusionismo escénico a una dimensión superior que los llevará por todo el mundo. Un año después de burlar al FBI y de ganarse la adulación pública con sus espectáculos de magia al más puro estilo Robin Hood, los ilusionistas resurgen con una nueva actuación con la esperanza de exhibir las prácticas engañosas de un magnate de la tecnología. El hombre detrás de sus desapariciones no es otro que Walter Mabry (Radcliffe), un prodigio de la tecnología que amenaza a los Jinetes para que logren ejecutar su atraco más difícil. La única esperanza de los Jinetes será realizar un último truco, nunca antes realizado, con el fin de lavar su imagen y desenmascarar al cerebro de la trama.
El lanzamiento de Now You See Me 2 en Blu-ray Combo Pack y en Digital HD incluirá audiocomentarios del director y tres cortometrajes con imágenes detrás de las cámaras que mostrarán cómo se realizó la magia en la película. Ambos también incluirán las conversaciones entre el reparto y el equipo sobre el desarrollo y el perfeccionamiento de los trucos de magia que se ven en el largometraje. El disco Blu-ray de Now You See Me 2 viene con audio Dolby Atmos ® , que está específicamente mezclado para disfrutar del cine y del entretenimiento en el hogar, con sonidos que pueden ubicarse en cualquier punto de la sala, incluso en el techo. El DVD de Now You See Me 2 incluirá audiocomentarios con el director y un cortometraje con imágenes detrás de las cámaras. Now You See Me 2 estará disponible en 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray y DVD por $42.99, $39.99 y $29.95, respectivamente. Lionsgate también lanzará junto a SideKick VR Now You See Me, un juego de objetos perdidos que estará disponible en dispositivos móviles incluyendo auriculares de realidad virtual para Samsung, Google y otros.
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Hey there!
I had the chance to sit down and check out Undrafted this weekend and I’m glad I did!
SYNOPSIS: When twelve ragtag teammates set out to play what should be a meaningless summer intramural baseball game, it ends up becoming the most important game of their lives.
Did I enjoy it? Absolutely! The cast was great, and it honestly didn’t even feel like I was watching a movie. It felt like I was actually there watching these guys out on the field. Now, I’m a baseball fan so I’ve been looking forward to this movie for a while now. Throw in a cast like this and it was sure to be a feel good movie. Based on the true story of John Mazzello (a/k/a Mazetti in the film played by Aaron Tveit – Graceland, Grease Live) and how he was overlooked in the major league draft, this movie follows a motley crew of guys including Dells (Tyler Hoechlin – Teen Wolf, upcoming SuperGirl), Pat Murray (Joseph Mazzello – Jurassic Park, Radio Flyer), Barone (Chase Crawford – Gossip Girl) and Zapata (Manny Montana – Graceland) playing in a game not all seem to take seriously.
This is Mazzello’s directorial debut and while it’s clearly missing the big budget production of other movies, that’s part of what I liked about it! You really find yourself rooting for these guys despite their craziness!
Side note: I’m a big fan of Graceland, which was cancelled WAY too soon, so seeing Manny Montana and Aaron Tveit back on screen together again made me happy!
Check it out and let me know what you think! You can catch it in select theatres OR you can buy/rent it on iTunes now!
Production: Dead Fish Films, Parlay Pictures
Distributor: Vertical Entertainment
Cast: Aaron Tveit, Chace Crawford, Tyler Hoechlin, Joe Mazzello, Philip Winchester, Jay Hayden, Michael Fishman, Billy Gardell, Jim Belushi, Manny Montana, Ryan Pinkston, Duke Davis Roberts
Director/Screenwriter: Joe Mazzello
Producers: Eric Fischer, Brianna Lee Johnson, Joe Mazello
Executive Producers: Tony Romo, Chace Crawford
Director of Photography: Adrian Correia
Production Designer: Anthony Eikner
Editor: Sharon Rutter
Costume Designers: Christopher Lawrence, Sarah Evelyn Bram
Casting: Elizabeth Barnes, Corbin Bronson
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Hey everyone! We had a chance to check out some movies recently, so we thought we’d fill you in on what we thought! Some were hits and some were unfortunately less superior than Sharknado. Yes, you read correctly! Tune in to find out which movies bombed at the theatre and which movies we’re looking forward to checking out!
What have you seen recently?
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Jesus, @Thisfunktional of thisfunktional.com, attends “The Infiltrator” press day with director Brad Furman, screen play writer Ellen Brown Furman, book writer and real life undercover agent Robert Mazur, actor Benjamin Bratt and Bryan Cranston.
The cast and crew discuss the importance of this real life story that is told, what it took to bring this story to the screen, some of the challenges and how this story is different from other drug cartel stories.
“The Infiltrator” opens in theaters July 15.
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Hey guys!
So I finally made it out to the movies last night to see ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ and it was hilarious! Everything about it was great…the graphics, the storyline, the comedic aspect. It’s definitely a great movie to see with the family. My niece, who is 12, wanted to see The Purge instead but she actually really liked this one! If you’re a pet owner who wonders what your pet does when you leave the house, you’ll really get a kick out of this movie! Max (Louis C.K.) and Duke (Eric Stonestreet) don’t like each other at first, but when they’re almost captured by Animal Control, they need the help of their neighborhood friends to help save them from the villain bunny, Snowball (Kevin Hart). The dialogue is hilarious in this movie from start to finish!
So head on out to the theater with the family and check it out! Let me know what you think!
SYNOPSIS: A terrier named Max’s quiet life is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a stray whom Max instantly dislikes.
Director: Yarrow Cheney and Chris Renaud
Writers: Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio and Brian Lynch
Cast: Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper, Albert Brooks, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Hannibal Buress, Bobby Moynihan, Chris Renaud, Steve Coogan
‘The Secret Life of Pets’ is NOW PLAYING in theaters and Real D 3-D
On June 22 I posted a press release for the upcoming UK release of WORRY DOLLS.
Well guess what?! I got the chance to watch it…
WORRY DOLLS – TRAILER from Jinga Films on Vimeo.
What did I think of WORRY DOLLS…
I liked it.
I thought it had a great start. (lol) It jumps right into action! In the first 10 minutes of the movie – SERIOUS blood and brains. Texas Chainsaw Massacre style. (lol) Loved it. I think that’s one of the main things I liked about the movie – – the special effects. They definitelys didn’t hold back – – for a movie that didn’t seem to have a huge budget – I thought they got the job done!
I enjoyed the serial killer.
I enjoyed the dolls.
I dug it all.
I give WORRY DOLLS… 3 1/2 out of 5 popcorns.
Mike “The Movie Guy” Pierce
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From Pantelion, the studio behind the record breaking Instructions Not Included, comes the outrageous, action-packed buddy cop comedy Compadres, arriving on DVD (plus Digital), Digital HD and On Demand September 6. The laugh-out-loud comedy stars Omar Chaparro, one of the biggest comedians in Mexico and hugely popular with Hispanic audiences in the US; Joey Morgan, Eric Roberts, and Kevin Pollak. Compadres will be available for suggested retail price of $19.98.
Two unlikely compadres make an unbeatable team in this action-comedy filled with high-octane thrills and outrageous laughs. Tough-as-nails Mexican cop Garza (Omar Chaparro) wants justice after a ruthless cartel kingpin frames him and kidnaps his girlfriend—but he’ll need the help of a 17-year-old American computer hacker named Vic (Joey Morgan). As cultures clash and an FBI agent (Eric Roberts) closes in, the relentless cop and the computer geek race to bring down the crime boss.
De Pantelion, el estudio detrás del éxito de taquilla Instructions Not Included, llega la escandalosa comedia policiaca plagada de acción Compadres, que desembarca en DVD (más Digital), en Digital HD y Bajo Demanda el 6 de septiembre. La desternillante comedia está protagonizada por Omar Chaparro, uno de los mejores humoristas de México que goza de gran popularidad entre el público hispano en Estados Unidos; la película cuenta también con la actuación de Joey Morgan, Eric Roberts y Kevin Pollac. Compadres estará disponible con un precio de venta para el consumidor de $19.98.
Dos compadres atípicos forman un equipo ganador en esta comedia de acción cargada de emociones de alto voltaje y risas escandalosas. Duro como las uñas, el policía mexicano Garza (Omar Chaparro) irá en pos de la justicia después de que un despiadado capo le tienda una trampa y secuestre a su novia – pero, para ello, necesitará la ayuda de un hacker estadounidense de 17 años llamado Vic (Joey Morgan). A pesar de las diferencias culturales entre ambos, el inquebrantable policía y el empollón informático se apresurarán para derrotar al líder criminal mientras un agente del FBI (Eric Roberts) les sigue la pista.
CAST
Omar Chaparro Pulling Strings, No Manches Frida
Joey Morgan Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
Eric Roberts The Dark Knight, The Expendables, The Condemned 2
Kevin Pollak The Usual Suspects, TV’s “Mom”
Erick Elías TV’s “El Hotel De Los Secretos,” ¿Que Culpa Tiene El Niño?
Aislinn Derbez A La Mala, The Vineyard
Héctor Jiménez Nacho Libre, Pastorela
Mauricio Barrientos ¿Que Culpa Tiene El Niño?
Camila Sodi TV’s “Señorita Pólvara”
José Sefami Amores Perros, Pastorela
Special Appearances by
Joaquín Cosío Quantum of Solace, The Lone Ranger
Adrián Uribe Suave Patria, Por Ella Soy Eva
Espinoza Paz Girl in Progress
Irán Castillo Hasta Que Te Conocí, Que Te Perdone Dios
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2016
Title Copyright: Compadres © 2016 Draco Films S.A. de C.V. All Rights Reserved. Artwork & Supplementary Materials © 2016 Pantelion, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Type: Theatrical Release
Rating: R for Violence and Language
Genre: Action/Adventure, Comedy
Closed Captioned: English
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Feature Run Time: 112 Minutes
DVD Format: 16×9 Widescreen (2.40:1)
DVD Audio Status: English 5.1 Dolby Digital with Intermittent Spanish
WatchMike.com and Broad Green Pictures invite you to an advance screening of THE INFILTRATOR…
Based on a true story, Federal agent Robert “Bob” Mazur (Bryan Cranston) goes deep undercover to infiltrate Pablo Escobar’s drug trafficking scene plaguing the nation in 1986 by posing as slick, money-laundering businessman Bob Musella. Teamed with impulsive and streetwise fellow agent Emir Abreu (John Leguizamo) and rookie agent posing as his fiancé Kathy Ertz (Diane Kruger), Mazur befriends Escobar’s top lieutenant, Roberto Alcaino (Benjamin Bratt). Navigating a vicious criminal network in which the slightest slip-up could cost him his life, Mazur risks it all building a case that leads to indictments of 85 drug lords and the corrupt bankers who cleaned their dirty money, along with the collapse of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International, one of the largest money-laundering banks in the world.
People. This movie looks freaking awesome!!! I can’t wait to watch this. I seriously suggest you move fast in downloading these suckers…they WILL go fast! Good luck!
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iWatchMike.com, Amazon Studios and IFC Films invite you to an advance screening of WIENER DOG in Houston.
Welcome to the doghouse: the latest hilariously biting comedy from Todd Solondz is a twisted Lassie for misanthropes. It follows the wayward adventures of a dachshund who passes from oddball owner to oddball owner—including the world’s worst mom, a beleaguered screenwriter, and the grownup incarnation of Welcome to the Dollhouse’s Dawn Wiener—whose radically dysfunctional lives are all impacted by the pooch. Featuring an all-star cast that includes Greta Gerwig, Julie Delpy, Danny DeVito, Ellen Burstyn, and Zosia Mamet, Wiener-Dog is a tragically funny, wondrously warped look at the absurdity of life (and death) from one of contemporary cinema’s most fearless and unique voices. Co-presented with Amazon Studios.
WIENER DOG
Monday, July 18 at 7PM
Alamo Drafthouse Vintage Park (114 Vintage Blvd., Houston, TX.)
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@thisfunktional Podcast: Movie Review – INDEPENDENCE DAY RESURGENCE
Written by Jesus Figueroa
Jesus, @Thisfunktional of Thisfunktional.com, talks about “Independence Day Resurgence.”
This movie definitely has an audience, but not Thisfunktional. Although, as an action movie it did good, there were many parts to the movie that were less than enjoyable.
I give this action movie 2 out of 5 Popcorns. Not my cup of tea at all, Lacked so much that the first part had. Cast, although great, weren’t a good fit.
“Independence Day Resurgence”
opened in theaters June 24
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Young Artist Jiovanny Lopez shares his creativity through drawings inspired by THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR
Young Mexican artist Jiovanny Lopez is a big fan of the film series The Purge. For this reason he made several drawings to support the release of The Purge: Election Year. Jiovanny began drawing 2 years ago when he broke his collar bone playing Futbol. He turned to art as a form of therapy. In recent months he has managed to meet his favorite celebrities like Chicharito, Thalia and Eugenio Derbez through his artistic talent.
In support of The Purge: Election Year Jiovanny completed two drawings; one that highlights the iconic masks of this new film, something that the series has become famous for; as well as an additional sketch of actor Frank Grillo who is the main actor in all three installments and one of his favorite actors. Jiovanny mentions that this series has always inspired his creativity due to the impactful visuals and the legendary masks which have very well become characters in itself.
Just in time for the release of The Purge: Election Year, we invite you to enjoy the following time lapse video and photos showing the process as Jiovanny Lopez completes the Lady Liberty mask as seen in the film.
You can check out more of Jio’s drawings on his social media platforms:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPWU8Z5W60CDiRLEZBTLTw
Instagram: @AsDrawnByJio
The Purge: Election Year is in theaters this Fourth of July weekend.
#ThePurge
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Co-Producer Marco Shepherd, Head of Development for Cineplis, talks to Jesus, @Thisfunktional of Thisfunktional.com, about “Independence Day Resurgence.”
Shepherd talks about his excitement for the movie, his favorite characters and mixing new cast with returning cast.
“Independence Day Resurgence” opened in theaters June 24
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Writer-director Morits Rechenberg, producer Ralf Weinfurtner, and actors Marlene Forte, Gilberto Ortiz and Rick Mancia talk with Jesus, @Thisfunktional of thisfunktional.com, about “I am Gangster.”
“I AM GANGSTER” tells the story of three young men in East Los Angeles trying to survive on a daily basis. David, an idealistic correctional officer able to keep his family safe, deals with excessive use-of-force incidents at the jail and is challenged to make a fateful decision between the lesser of two evils.
At the same time, hardcore gang member Lito seeks retaliation for the shooting of a fellow gang member by the police, while gang matriarch Tia refuses to let him do so and rejects his request for more organizational responsibility.
This pressures Lito to begin seeking more power on his own. Meanwhile, rebellious and easily influenced teenager Rio faces bullies at school and pressure at home, when he meets up with his old childhood friend who is an active gang member.
Now, Rio could be easily swayed to enter the dangerous life that looks so inviting.
“I AM GANGSTER” was birthed from a collaboration with members the Teen Club of Hazard Park in East Los Angeles, when Rechenberg and these teenagers created a short film called TICKED back in 2008.
And now, eight years later he’s come full circle with this powerful feature length film that comes straight from the heart.
Rechenberg was inspired by their stories, as well as by legendary Los Angeles filmmaker Charles Burnett and his classic KILLER OF SHEEP.
“I AM GANGSTER” brings a non-judgmental/non-apologetic portrait of life on the streets of the City of Angels.
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A Little Bit of Magic with a Whole Lot of Heart
UNDERDOGS
Featuring the Voice Talent of Eugenio Derbez and John Leguizamo in the Animated Family Comedy Available on DVD, Digital HD and On Demand July 19, 2016
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Featuring an all-star cast of voice talent headlined by Eugenio Derbez (Miracles From Heaven) and John Leguizamo (Ice Age franchise, “Bloodline”), the inspiring family-friendly comedy, Underdogs, arrives on DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company, as well as on Digital HD and On Demand from Starz Digital, on July 19, 2016. Directed by Argentinean Academy Award winner Juan José Campanella (The Secret In Their Eyes), the heartfelt story about what it truly means to be a hero also features Grammy® nominated pop superstar Ariana Grande and Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominee Matthew Morrison (“Glee”), Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road, X-Men franchise), Eugenio Derbez (Miracles from Heaven), Taran Killam (12 Years a Slave, Ted 2), Bobby Moynihan (“Saturday Night Live”, Inside Out), Bella Thorne (“Scream” the TV series, The DUFF), and Mel Brooks (Hotel Transylvania 2).
Underdogs follows Jake (Morrison), a shy, but talented, foosball player. His passion for the game is rivaled only by his love for free-spirited Laura (Ariana Grande). With her encouragement, he beats the town bully, Ace (Nicholas Hoult), in a foosball game. But everything changes when Ace becomes the world’s best soccer player and returns years later to turn their village into a new sports stadium. He starts to destroy everything and kidnaps Laura in the process. Just when it looks like all hope is lost, the toy figures from Jake’s foosball table come to life! He and the players embark on a wild adventure to save Laura and reclaim their village. With the help of his team, his town, and a little bit of magic, Jake will try to save the day. Including eight bonus “In the Recording Booth” featurettes with Matthew Morrison, Ariana Grande, Bella Thorne, Taran Killam, Nicholas Hoult, John Leguizamo, Bobby Moynihan and Eugenio Derbez, Underdogs will be available on DVD for the suggested retail price of $19.98.
To learn more about the film, please visit www.anchorbayentertainment.com.
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LUIS GUZMÁN Y EDGAR GARCÍA REUNIDOS EN ESTA DIVERTIDA COMEDIA POLICIACA
PUERTO RICANS IN PARIS
DISPONIBLE EN DIGITAL HD EL 10 DE JUNIO Y EN BLU-RAY ™ Y DVD EL 2 DE AGOSTO
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Dos pragmáticos detectives de Nueva York invaden la ciudad de las luces para llevar a cabo una investigación sobre productos falsificados en Puerto Ricans in Paris, una divertida comedia policiaca disponible en Digital HD el 10 de junio de 2016, y en Blu-ray ™ y DVD el 2 de agosto de 2016 de la mano de Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Del coguionista y director Ian Edelman (How to Make it in America), Puerto Ricans in Paris reúne a Luis Guzmán (Boogie Nights, We’re the Millers) y a Edgar Garcia (How to Make it in America) como cuñados y compañeros policiales en este intenso caso de alta costura. La divertida comedia de acción también la protagonizan Rosario Dawson (Marvel’s Daredevil), Miriam Shor (Younger) y Rosie Pérez (Pineapple Express).
El mundo de la moda de París no está preparado para Luis (Luis Guzmán) y Eddie (Edgar García), dos investigadores del Departamento de Policía de Nueva York (NYPD) reclutados por una agencia de moda para ir tras la pista del ladrón que ha robado sus últimos diseños de bolsos. Abriéndose paso por los espectáculos de moda, los club nocturnos y los cafés más ‘hipster’ de París, esta pareja de extraños en tierras extrañas deberá usar su ingenio para localizar al ladrón huidizo y hacerse con la gran recompensa que les cambiaría la vida de regreso a casa. Puerto Ricans in Paris es una comedia cuyos protagonistas estarán como peces fuera del agua y que provocará carcajadas.
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LUIS GUZMÁN AND EDGAR GARCIA TEAM UP IN THE HILARIOUS COP COMEDY
PUERTO RICANS IN PARIS
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Two hardheaded New York detectives invade the City of Lights to unravel a high-fashion counterfeit investigation in Puerto Ricans in Paris, a rollicking cop comedy available on Digital HD June 10, 2016 and on Blu-ray ™ and DVD on August 2, 2016 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. From co-writer and director Ian Edelman (How to Make it in America), Puerto Ricans in Paris teams up Luis Guzmán (Boogie Nights, We’re the Millers) and Edgar Garcia (How to Make it in America) as brother-in-law police partners hot on the haute couture case. The hilarious action comedy also stars Rosario Dawson (Marvel’s Daredevil), Miriam Shor (Younger), and Rosie Perez (Pineapple Express).
The fashion world of Paris is not ready for Luis (Luis Guzmán) and Eddie (Edgar Garcia), two NYPD investigators recruited by a fashion agency to track down the thief who has stolen its latest handbag designs. Barreling through the fashion shows, nightclubs, and hipster cafes of Paris, these two strangers in a strange land must use their wits to track down the elusive thief and collect a large bounty that would change their lives back home. Puerto Ricans in Paris is a laugh-out- loud, fish-out- of-water comedy.
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CHARLIZE THERON, CHRIS HEMSWORTH, EMILY BLUNT Y JESSICA CHASTAIN PROTAGONIZAN UNA VERSIÓN ESPECTACULAR, NUEVA Y AMPLIADA DE ESTA FANTASÍA DE AVENTURA Y ACCIÓN
THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR
DISPONIBLE EN DIGITAL HD EL 2 DE AGOSTO DE 2016
EN 4K ULTRA HD™, BLU-RAY™ , DVD Y BAJO DEMANDA EL 23 DE AGOSTO DE 2016
Si estás buscando la historia de Blancanieves, será mejor que descubras la historia que la precede en The Huntsman: Winter’s War, que se estrenará en Digital HD el 2 de agosto de 2016 y en 4K Ultra HD TM , Blu-ray ™ , DVD y Bajo Demanda el 23 de agosto de 2016, de la mano de Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Huntsman: Winter’s War en Blu-ray ™ y en DVD incluye una edición nueva y ampliada de esta aventura de acción épica, así como material extra exclusivo que revelará las escenas secretas detrás de las cámaras.
The Huntsman: Winter’s War está protagonizada por Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, Monster), que encarna a la malvada reina Queen, la cual traicionará a su bondadosa hermana Freya (Emily Blunt: Sicario, Edge of Tomorrow) con una acción imperdonable: congelando el corazón de Freya para impedirla amar y desatando en ella el poder del hielo, una capacidad que jamás supo que poseía. Freya se retirará a un reino lejano del norte y levantará una armada de cazadores para que la protejan con la única condición de que entre ninguno de ellos surja el amor. Con la escalada de la Guerra entre los dos reinos, el mejor cazador de Freya, Eric (Chris Hemsworth: Thor, Star Trek Into Darkness), será el héroe que permanezca entre el bien y el mal. Junto a la guerrera Sara (Jessica Chastain: The Martian, The Help) — la única mujer que ha capturado su corazón –– Eric ayudará a Freya a derrotar a la hermana de ésta o la maldad de Ravenna reinará hasta la eternidad.
La película también estará disponible en 4K Ultra HD™ en un paquete que incluye 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray™ y Digital HD con UltraViolet. El 4K Ultra HD TM incluirá los materiales adicionales en el disco de Blu-ray.
EXCLUSIVAS DEL DISCO BLU-RAY™
BLU-RAY™ Y MATERIALES ADICIONALES DEL DVD
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CHARLIZE THERON, CHRIS HEMSWORTH, EMILY BLUNT AND JESSICA CHASTAIN STAR IN A STUNNING ALL-NEW EXTENDED
THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR
AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD AUGUST 2, 2016
4K ULTRA HD TM , BLU-RAY ™ , DVD AND ON DEMAND ON AUGUST 23, 2016
If it’s the Snow White tale you’re looking for, discover the story that came before in The Huntsman: Winter’s War, coming to Digital HD on August 2, 2016 and 4K Ultra HD TM , Blu-ray ™ , DVD and On Demand on August 23, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Huntsman: Winter’s War on Blu-ray ™ and DVD includes an all-new extended edition of the epic action-adventure, plus exclusive bonus features that reveal the movie’s behind-the-scenes secrets.
The Huntsman: Winter’s War stars Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, Monster) as the evil Queen Ravenna, who betrays her good sister Freya (Emily Blunt: Sicario, Edge of Tomorrow) with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya’s heart to love and unleashing in her an icy power she never knew she possessed. Retreating to a kingdom far to the north, Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the only rule that no two of them should ever fall in love. As a war for domination escalates between the two queens, the hero standing between good and evil is Freya’s most elite Huntsman, Eric (Chris Hemsworth: Thor, Star Trek Into Darkness). Alongside fellow warrior Sara (Jessica Chastain: The Martian, The Help) — the only woman who has ever captured his heart — Eric must help Freya vanquish her sister or Ravenna’s wickedness will rule for eternity.
The film will also 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 TM will include all bonus features on the Blu-ray disc.
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BLU-RAY™ AND DVD BONUS FEATURES
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