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Syfy Sets ‘Defiance’ and ‘Dominion’ Premiere Dates

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Defiance Season 2 Premiere Date
Nicole Munoz as Christie McCawley and Jesse Rath as Alak Tarr in 'Defiance' (Photo by: Ben Mark Holzberg/Syfy)

Defiance season two will kick off on June 19, 2014 at 8pm ET/PT followed by the series debut of Dominion at 9pm. The shows will make up the network’s Thursday night lineup, with Dominion premiering with a special 90-minute episode.

Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, Tony Curran, Jaime Murray, Graham Greene, and Jesse Rath return in starring roles in Defiance season two. The cast of this new season also includes Dewshane Williams, Trenna Keating, Justin Rain, and Nicole Munoz.

Dominion is based on the feature film Legion and stars Christopher Egan, Tom Wisdom, Roxanne McKee, Alan Dale, Anthony Stewart Head, and Luke Allen-Gale.

The Plot of Defiance Season Two:

As the story of Defiance resumes, the lives of the townspeople are in drastic turmoil. The Earth Republic has assumed control of the town, with far-reaching consequences including a new mayor. Nolan (Grant Bowler) traverses the badlands to find a lost Irisa (Stephanie Leonidas), Amanda (Julie Benz) has an unexpected new role in the town as she searches for Kenya and the Tarr family desperately tries to keep control of their criminal empire in the midst of dramatic changes.

Joining the cast this season are James Murray as new mayor Niles Pottinger, Anna Hopkins as Earth Republic soldier Jessica “Berlin” Rai, and William Atherton as Earth Republic official Viceroy Mercado.

The Dominion Plot:

Dominion is an epic supernatural drama set in the year 25 A.E. In this transformed post–apocalyptic future an army of lower angels, assembled by the archangel Gabriel, has waged a war of possession against mankind. The archangel Michael, turning against his own kind, has chosen to side with humanity against Gabriel.

Rising out of the ashes of the 25-year-long battle are newly fortified cities which protect the human survivors. In Vega (formerly Las Vegas), the largest of these cities, two houses vie for control and the stage is set for political upheaval and a dangerous power shift. Meanwhile, a rebellious young soldier begins a perilous journey as the war between the human race and the fallen angels hell-bent on their domination escalates.




The LEGO Movie Has Stacked Up a Tidy Sum at the Box Office

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Rebecca Murray
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The LEGO Movie Review
Emmet, Wyldstyle, and Batman in 'The LEGO Movie' (Photo © 2014 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc)
The CG animated The LEGO Movie has made it past the $400 million mark at the box office, collecting $248.3 million domestically and $152.2 internationally. The film was released domestically on February 7, 2014 and held the #1 spot on the Top 10 list for three weeks in a row, and it’s still going strong around the globe.
 
“The LEGO Movie opened big and has maintained an impressive hold on the market, attracting new fans as well as repeat business from positive word of mouth,” said Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution. “This latest milestone is a fitting testament to all the talented and dedicated people who put so much of themselves into this extraordinary film, and we congratulate them on their well-earned success.”
 
Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures, said, “The LEGO Movie has been a strong competitor in the international arena, proving the appeal of unique, funny and creative storytelling across generations and cultures. We are confident it will continue to perform robustly in our overseas markets, including those yet to open, as people around the world discover it for themselves.”


The 3D comedy movie was directed by Christopher Miller and Phil Lord and features the voices of Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Nick Offerman, Alison Brie, Charlie Day, Liam Neeson, and Morgan Freeman. A sequel is in the works, with Warner Bros aiming for a 2017 release.
 
The Plot:
 
The original 3D computer animated story follows Emmet (Pratt) an ordinary, rules- following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.
 

 
Source: Warner Bros Pictures
 
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‘Frozen’ Just Landed in the Record Books

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Frozen Movie Trailer
A scene from 'Frozen' (Photo © Walt Disney Animation Studios)

Walt Disney Pictures’ animated wintry comedy/drama Frozen is now officially the highest grossing animated movie in the history of animated movies. Frozen‘s thawed out wallets to the tune of $1,072.4 million worldwide, which not only makes it the #1 animated film but also earns it a spot on the Top 10 list of the biggest grossing films (live-action and animated) of all time.

Frozen brought in $398.4 million domestically and $674 million internationally, according to Disney.

Walt Disney Animation Studios earned its first Best Animated Film Oscar with Frozen and it’s the only film from the studio to make it past the billion dollar mark. And Disney reports Frozen had the longest run on the top 10 list of any film since 2002 (16 consecutive weeks). Disney recently launched the film on Blu-ray, DVD, and digitally, and it immediately became the fastest selling digital release in history. It sold an incredible 3.2 million Blu-ray/DVD copies on its first day of release.

The Plot: Walt Disney Animation Studios, the studio behind Tangled and Wreck-It Ralph, presents Frozen, a stunning big-screen comedy adventure. Fearless optimist Anna (voiced by Kristen Bell) sets off on an epic journey—teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (voiced by Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer Sven—to find her sister Elsa (voiced by Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf (voiced by Josh Gad), Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom.





Jennifer Lawrence and One Direction Take Home Kids’ Choice Awards

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2014 Kids' Choice Awards Winners
Mark Wahlberg gets slimed at the 2014 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

Mark Wahlberg kept assuring everyone that there was no way he would get slimed while hosting the 2014 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards but, of course, he was wrong. Wahlberg wasn’t the only one who wound up covered in slime during this year’s broadcast, with Pharrell Williams, Kaley Cuoco, Jack Reynor, Cody Simpson, and Austin Mahone all ending up covered in the green goo.

The 2014 Kids’ Choice Awards were held on Saturday, March 29, 2014 and featured appearances by Aloe Blacc singing a medley of his hits and American Authors performing “Best Day of My Life.” The show also debuted a new slime stunt segment in which Dave England beat Jukka Hilden in a test of who could stay on a slime-horse hose the longest.

Nickelodeon’s 27th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards Winners

TELEVISION:

Favorite TV Show
Sam & Cat

Favorite Reality Show
Wipeout

Favorite Cartoon
SpongeBob SquarePants

Favorite TV Actor
Ross Lynch (Austin & Ally)

Favorite TV Actress
Ariana Grande (Sam & Cat)

FILM:

Favorite Movie
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Favorite Movie Actor
Adam Sandler (Grown Ups 2)

Favorite Movie Actress
Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire)

Favorite Animated Movie
Frozen

Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie
Miranda Cosgrove (Despicable Me 2)

Favorite Male Buttkicker
Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man 3)

Favorite Female Buttkicker
Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire)

MUSIC:

Favorite Music Group
One Direction

Favorite Male Singer
Justin Timberlake

Favorite Female Singer
Selena Gomez

Favorite Song
“Story of My Life” (One Direction)

OTHER CATEGORIES:

Favorite Book
Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

Favorite Videogame
Just Dance 2014

Favorite App Game
Despicable Me: Minion Rush

Favorite Funny Star
Kevin Hart

Favorite Animated Animal Sidekick
Patrick Star (SpongeBob SquarePants)

Most Enthusiastic Athlete
Dwight Howard



Jason Bateman Talks Nicely About Bad Words

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Rebecca Murray
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Jason Bateman's Bad Words Trailer
Jason Bateman stars in 'Bad Words' (Photo © 2014 Focus Features)
Jason Bateman’s film career was launched in 1987 with the role of ‘Todd Howard’ in Teen Wolf Too, and before that he had starring roles on TV shows including Little House on the Prairie, Silver Spoons, and Valerie. But it took until 2013 for Bateman to finally step behind the camera for his feature film directorial debut, Bad Words. And in this behind-the-scenes video, Bateman talks about the script and how the comedy in it matches his own sense of humor.
 
The Plot:


Bateman stars as Guy Trilby, a 40-year-old who finds a loophole in the rules of The Golden Quill national spelling bee and decides to cause trouble by hijacking the competition. Contest officials, outraged parents, and overly ambitious 8th graders are no match for Guy, as he ruthlessly crushes their dreams of victory and fame. As a reporter (Kathryn Hahn) attempts to discover his true motivation, Guy finds himself forging an unlikely alliance with a competitor: awkward 10-year-old Chaitanya (Rohan Chand), who is completely unfazed by Guy’s take-no-prisoners approach to life.
 
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‘Left Behind’ Starring Nicolas Cage Gets a Release Date

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Rebecca Murray
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Left Behind Gets a Release Date
Nicolas Cage stars in 'Left Behind' (Photo Courtesy of Stoney Lake Entertainment)

Stoney Lake Entertainment will be opening the action film Left Behind in theaters on October 3, 2014. The apocalyptic adventure film stars Nicolas Cage, Chad Michael Murray, Cassi Thomson, Nicky Whelan, Lea Thompson, and Jordin Sparks, and was directed by Vic Armstrong.

Left Behind‘s based on the bestselling book series by Jerry B Jenkins and Tim LaHaye, which has sold more than 65 million copies worldwide and was adapted for the screen by Paul Lalonde and John Patus.

“We’re seeing a number of big, biblical movies on the calendar this year, particularly Son of God, Noah, and Exodus. What makes Left Behind different is that it is a contemporary story that could actually happen at any moment,” says Paul Lalonde, producer and CEO of Stoney Lake Entertainment. “It’s also a historical account in a sense, because it’s based on a true story, it just hasn’t happened yet. So it’s very important to us that the core story not be changed. We had offers from three of the major studios in Hollywood to distribute this movie, but none would allow final control of the story to be left in our hands.”

“My greatest hope for this movie is that people will be entertained and thrilled by it, but also that they’ll go home and have conversations with their family, and ask ‘do you think this could happen, or couldn’t happen?’ and it’ll inspire discussion and closeness,” said Cage.

“I believe it does justice to the novel and will renew interest in the entire series,” stated author Jerry Jenkins. “It is the best movie I have ever seen on the rapture,” added Tim LaHaye.

The Plot: Left Behind follows Rayford Steele (Nicolas Cage) who is piloting a commercial airliner just hours after the Rapture when millions of people around the globe simply vanish. Thirty thousand feet over the Atlantic, Rayford is faced with a damaged plane, terrified passengers, and a desperate desire to get back to his family. On the ground, his daughter, Chloe Steele (Cassi Thomson) is among those left behind, forced to navigate a world of madness as she searches for her lost mother and brother.




Enter for a Chance to Win a ‘Knights of Badassdom’ Blu-Ray and Poster!

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Rebecca Murray
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Knights of Badassdom Contest Details

eOne Films is releasing the LARPing comedy movie Knights of Badassdom on Blu-ray and DVD on April 1, 2014 and we’ve got prize packages to give away to three lucky winners! The comedy stars True Blood‘s Ryan Kwanten, Game of Thrones‘ Peter Dinklage, Steve Zahn, Summer Glau, Danny Pudi, Margarita Levieva, Jimmi Simpson, Brett Gipson, and Michael Gladis, and was directed by Joe Lynch.

It’s super easy to enter our Knights of Badassdom contest. All you have to do is sending an email with “Knights of Badassdom” in the subject line. You must be 18 years or older to enter and reside in the continental United States. The contest ends on April 5, 2014 at 10am PST. Winners will be notified on April 7, 2014.

The Plot:

Knights of Badassdom follows three best friends (Peter Dinklage, Steve Zahn and Ryan Kwanten) and dedicated LARPers (Live Action Role Players) as they take to the woods to reenact a dungeons and dragons-like scenario fresh out of the mythical Middle Ages. Trouble arises after they unwittingly conjure up some serious evil in the form of a blood-lusting Succubus, from the pits of hell.

Fantasy and reality collide on the Fields of Evermore in an all-out epic battle of make-believe wizards, demons and assorted mythical creatures. Their courage and friendship is put to the test as they attempt to vanquish the evil they have summoned.

Will the group prove to simply be foam sword-wielding LARPers, or true “Knights of Badassdom?”





Starz Reveals the Cast of Survivor’s Remorse

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Rebecca Murray
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Starz Casts Survivor's RemorseJessie T. Usher, Ronreaco Lee, Erica Ash, Tichina Arnold and Teyonah Parris have been tapped to star in the new Starz original comedy series Survivor’s Remorse. The half-hour comedy takes place in the world of professional basketball with LeBron James, Tom Werner, Mike O’Malley, Maverick Carter, and Paul Wachter executive producing.
 
Filming will take place in Atlanta, Georgia with season one’s six episodes premiering this fall.
 
The Plot:


The story follows Cam Calloway, a basketball phenom in his early 20’s who is suddenly thrust into the limelight after signing a multi-million dollar contract with a professional basketball team in Atlanta. Cam, along with his cousin and confidant Reggie Vaughn, move to Georgia to start Cam’s journey to success. The two confront the challenges of carrying opportunistic family members and their strong ties to the impoverished community that they come from. Cam, Reggie and an unforgettable group of characters wrestle with the rewards and pitfalls of stardom, love and loyalty.
 
Jessie T. Usher has been cast in the role of Cam Calloway, Ronreaco Lee has been cast as Reggie Vaughn, Erica Ash has been cast as M-Chuck (the sister of Cam Calloway), and Tichina Arnold is Cassie, Cam’s mother. Teyonah Parris will be playing Reggie’s wife, Missy.
 
Source: Starz
 
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Syfy Picks Up a Second Season of Helix

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Helix Renewed for Season 2
Mark Ghanime as Sergio Balleseros, Hiroyuki Sanada as Hiroshi Hataki, Meegwun Fairbrother as Daniel Aerov, Kyra Zagorsky as Julia Walker, Billy Campbell as Alan Farragut, Neil Napier as Peter Farragut, Jordan Hayes as Sarah Jordan, Catherine Lemieux as Doreen Boyle in 'Helix' (Photo by: Justin Stephens/Syfy)
Helix has been averaging 2.1 million viewers since its debut on January 10, 2014 and helped propel Syfy to #2 in the cable network race among viewers aged 25-54, so the news that it’s been renewed for a second season doesn’t come as much of a shock to those who watch the ratings. Season two’s 13 episodes will film later this year and debut next winter.
 
“Helix has built one of our most loyal and consistent audiences in its first season on Syfy. The incredibly talented writing and producing team have crafted a thriller that consistently delivered suspense, twists and high quality drama. We look forward to growing this passionate audience in what promises to be an even more memorable second season,” said Bill McGoldrick, EVP, Original Content, Syfy.


Ronald D Moore (Battlestar Galactica, Outlander), Steven Maeda, and Lynda Obst executive produce the series with Cameron Porsandeh (the series’ creator) as co-executive producer. The cast includes Billy Campbell, Hiroyuki Sanada, Kyra Zagorsky, and Mark Ghanimé.
 
The Plot:
 
Helix is an intense thriller about a team of scientists from the Centers for Disease Control who travel to the high-tech research facility, Arctic Biosystems, to investigate a possible disease outbreak, only to find themselves pulled into a terrifying life-and-death struggle that may hold the key to mankind’s salvation or total annihilation. However, the lethal threat is just the tip of the iceberg, and as the virus evolves, the chilling truth begins to unravel.
 
Billy Campbell stars as Dr. Alan Farragut, leader of the Centers for Disease Control outbreak field team called upon to investigate and control a potential outbreak. Hiroyuki Sanada also stars as Dr. Hiroshi Hatake, director of Arctic Biosystems and its mysterious viral research program.
 
Source: Syfy
 
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New Trailer: ‘Begin Again’ with Mark Ruffalo and Keira Knightley

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The Weinstein Company hopes you’ll begin to fall in love with Begin Again after checking out this new trailer and film poster. The rock and roll comedy/drama teams up Mark Ruffalo and Keira Knightley with a real rock star, Adam Levine (from Maroon 5 and The Voice), for the latest offering from Once writer/director John Carney.

Coming to theaters on July 4, 2014, the cast also includes Hailee Steinfeld, Catherine Keener, James Corden, and CeeLo Green.

The Plot:

Begin Again is a soul-stirring comedy about what happens when lost souls meet and make beautiful music together. Gretta (Knightley) and her long-time boyfriend Dave (Levine) are college sweethearts and songwriting partners who decamp for New York when he lands a deal with a major label. But the trappings of his new-found fame soon tempt Dave to stray, and a reeling, lovelorn Gretta is left on her own.

Her world takes a turn for the better when Dan (Ruffalo), a disgraced record-label exec, stumbles upon her performing on an East Village stage and is immediately captivated by her raw talent. From this chance encounter emerges an enchanting portrait of a mutually transformative collaboration, set to the soundtrack of a summer in New York City.

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