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Win Passes To The Advance Screening Of PIXELS In St. Louis

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Ready for an original summer movie that takes you back to the 80’s in an original, nostalgic way? Look no further as WAMG has your passes to see PIXELS!

As kids in the 1980s, Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler), Will Cooper (Kevin James), Ludlow Lamonsoff (Josh Gad), and Eddie “The Fire Blaster” Plant (Peter Dinklage) saved the world thousands of times – at 25 cents a game in the video arcades. Now, they’re going to have to do it for real.

In PIXELS, when intergalactic aliens discover video feeds of classic arcade games and misinterpret them as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth, using the video games as the models for their assaults — and now-U.S. President Cooper must call on his old-school arcade friends to save the world from being destroyed by PAC-MAN™, Donkey Kong™, Galaga™, Centipede®, and Space Invaders™.

Joining them is Lt. Col. Violet Van Patten (Michelle Monaghan), a specialist supplying the arcaders with unique weapons to fight the aliens.

From director Chris Columbus, the action-comedy will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® 3D format and released into select IMAX® theatres domestically on July 24, 2015.

WAMG invites you to enter for a chance to win a pass (good for 2) to the St. Louis advance screening of PIXELS on Monday, July 20th at 7PM.

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PIXELS has been rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for Some Language and Suggestive Comments.

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Adam Sandler And Josh Gad Lead The Gaming Champions In Second PIXELS Trailer

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Adam Sandler and his fellow gamers must save the world from PAC-MAN, Donkey Kong, Galaga, Centipede, and Space Invaders in the second trailer for PIXELS.

As kids in the 1980s, Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler), Will Cooper (Kevin James), Ludlow Lamonsoff (Josh Gad), and Eddie “The Fire Blaster” Plant (Peter Dinklage) saved the world thousands of times – at 25 cents a game in the video arcades.

Now, they’re going to have to do it for real.

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In PIXELS, when intergalactic aliens discover video feeds of classic arcade games and misinterpret them as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth, using the video games as the models for their assaults — and now-U.S. President Cooper must call on his old-school arcade friends to save the world from being destroyed by PAC-MAN, Donkey Kong, Galaga, Centipede, and Space Invaders.

Joining them is Lt. Col. Violet Van Patten (Michelle Monaghan), a specialist supplying the arcaders with unique weapons to fight the aliens. The film also features Ashley Benson and Brian Cox.

From director Chris Columbus, PIXELS opens this summer on July 24.

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Get Your Tokens Ready – First PIXELS Trailer Is a Throwback To 1980’s Videogames

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PAC-MAN, DONKEY KONG, GALAGA, CENTIPEDE, and SPACE INVADERS. Are you a child of the 80’s – then you’re gonna love the brand new trailer for PIXELS!

When intergalactic aliens misinterpret video-feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war against them, they attack the Earth, using the games as models for their various assaults.

President Will Cooper (Kevin James) has to call on his childhood best friend, ’80s video game champion Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler), now a home theater installer, to lead a team of old-school arcaders (Peter Dinklage and Josh Gad) to defeat the aliens and save the planet.

Joining them is Lt. Col. Violet Van Patten (Michelle Monaghan), a specialist supplying the arcaders with unique weapons to fight the aliens.

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The film is directed by Chris Columbus.

It’s game on or game over when PIXELS opens in theaters on July 24.

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Ben Stiller Calls In The Troops In New NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB Trailer

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20th Century Fox has released a brand new trailer for their upcoming film, NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB. Starring Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Dan Stevens, Ben Kingsley, Steve Coogan, Ricky Gervais, and Rebel Wilson, the film is produced by returning director Shawn Levy.

Get ready for the wildest and most adventure-filled Night At the Museum ever as Larry (Ben Stiller) spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.

The first film in the franchise, NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM was released on December 22, 2006  and was followed by the sequel NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIAN on May 22, 2009.

Hop on board this epic journey with the star-studded cast, when the third chapter in the series hits theaters everywhere on December 19, 2014.

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Chris Columbus’ PIXELS Coming To Theaters May 15, 2015

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Sony Pictures Entertainment announced today that the studio has brought together an extraordinary number of iconic video game companies, whose classic characters – including PAC-MAN, Donkey Kong, Centipede, Galaga, Frogger, Q*bert, and Space Invaders – will be featured in the highly-anticipated action comedy PIXELS, starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad, and Brian Cox, and directed by Chris Columbus. The film will be released on May 15, 2015.

In Pixels, when intergalactic aliens misinterpret video-feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war against them, they attack the Earth, using the games as models for their various assaults. President Will Cooper (James) has to call on his childhood best friend, ’80s video game champion Sam Brenner (Sandler), now a home theater installer, to lead a team of old-school arcaders (Dinklage and Gad) to defeat the aliens and save the planet. Monaghan plays the team’s unique weapons specialist.

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The action-comedy is directed by Chris Columbus from a story by Tim Herlihy and a screenplay by Tim Herlihy and Timothy Dowling, based on the original short film of the same name by Patrick Jean.

The film is produced by Adam Sandler, Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe, and Allen Covert. Executive Producers are Barry Bernardi, Michael Barnathan, Jack Giarraputo, Heather Parry, Tim Herlihy, Steve Koren, Patrick Jean, Benjamin Darras, Johnny Alves, Matias Boucard, Seth Gordon, and Ben Waisbren. The film, a Columbia Pictures presentation in association with LStar Capital, is a Happy Madison / 1492 Films production in association with One More Production.

Companies with classic arcade games that are teaming with Sony Pictures on the film include:

Atari® Interactive: (Asteroids®, Breakout®, Centipede® and Missile Command®)
Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Frogger)
BANDAI NAMCO Games Inc. (PAC-MAN, Galaga, and Dig Dug)
Nintendo (Donkey Kong)
Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. (Q*bert)
Taito Corporation (Space Invaders)
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (Joust, Defender, Robotron and Wizard of Wor)

Commenting on the announcement, the film’s director, Chris Columbus, said, “There would be no way to make the movie without these legendary characters – they are as important to the film as the roles that Adam, Kevin, Michelle, Peter, Josh, and Brian are playing. It was a real thrill to see everything come together exactly as we envisioned it, and we’re grateful to have all of these fantastic companies on board.”

Producer Allen Covert added, “These classic characters are part of the DNA of the project, so it was critical that we work together to bring them on board. Fortunately, they were all extremely receptive. We approached them with a deep love for their characters and a respect for the elements that make them unique and iconic, and we’ve worked with the companies to incorporate those elements into the film.”

At Comic-Con San Diego, from July 24-27, arcaders 13 years of age and older with Comic-Con badges will have the chance to engage with many of these classic original arcade games and try them out again as the studio features a Pixels Electric Dreams Factory arcade at the Hard Rock Hotel, 209 5th Ave., San Diego.

Michelle Monaghan and Peter Dinklage Join Adam Sandler, Kevin James And Josh Gad in Sony Pictures Entertainment’s PIXELS

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Michelle Monaghan and Peter Dinklage have joined Adam Sandler, Kevin James, and Josh Gad in the cast of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s PIXELS, which will be directed by Chris Columbus and released in the Summer of 2015.

Principal photography will begin in June of this year on the Happy Madison/1492 Pictures production, which was written by Tim Herlihy and Timothy Dowling, based on the short film directed by Patrick Jean and produced by One More Production.

PIXELS will be produced by Happy Madison’s Adam Sandler and Allen Covert, and 1492 Pictures’ Chris Columbus, Michael Barnathan and Mark Radcliffe. Executive producers are Barry Bernardi, Jack Giarraputo, Tim Herlihy, Heather Parry and Seth Gordon.

In the film, when aliens misinterpret video-feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war against them, they attack the Earth, using the games as models for their various assaults. President Will Cooper has to call on his childhood best friend, ’80s video game champion Jules Brenner, now a home theater installer, to lead a team of old-school arcaders to defeat the aliens and save the planet.

Columbus and the studio are working with many of the 1980s’ most iconic videogame brands in an effort to bring together on the big screen the characters from the decade’s quintessential games. “By combining the visceral power of 80’s arcade games with state-of-the-art visual effects, Pixels will take the audience to a place they’ve never been before,” stated Columbus.

New Photos From DreamWorks’ THE HELP

DreamWorks Studios has released nine new photos from THE HELP. (Insert BIG golf clap here). I absolutely love the line-up of actresses in this and, I might add, a nice birthday present for this Leo come next August too. From director Tate Taylor and starring Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Octavia Spencer, Emma Stone and Sissy Spacek, THE HELP will hit theaters on August 12, 2011.

Synopsis:

Based on the novel by: Kathryn Stockett

Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, THE HELP stars Emma Stone (star of the breakout hit, “Zombieland”) as Skeeter, a southern society girl who returns from college determined to become a writer, but turns her friends’ lives—and a small Mississippi town—upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families. Academy Award® nominee Viola Davis (“Eat Pray Love”) stars as Aibileen, Skeeter’s best friend’s housekeeper, who is the first to open up—to the dismay of her friends in the tight-knit black community. Despite Skeeter’s life-long friendships hanging in the balance, she and Aibileen continue their collaboration and soon more women come forward to tell their stories—and as it turns out, they have a lot to say. Along the way, unlikely friendships are forged and a new sisterhood emerges, but not before everyone in town has a thing or two to say themselves when they become unwittingly—and unwillingly—caught up in the changing times.

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Rosario Dawson, Steve Coogan, and ‘Percy Jackson’

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Rosario Dawson and Steve Coogan have jumped on board the Greek mythology, adventure film ‘Percy Jackson’ for Fox 2000.   They join a cast that already has Catherine Keener, Pierce Brosnan, Uma Thurman, Sean Bean, Kevin McKidd, Melina Kanakaredes, Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario and Brandon T. Jackson.

Directed by Chris Columbus, ‘Percy Jackson’ tells the story of Poseidon’s half-human son, Percy, who finds himself in adventures in modern America.   The film is being adapted from Rick Riordan’s best-selling series of novels.

Dawson will be playing Persephone, the imprisoned wife of Hades, which is being played by Coogan.

The film is currently being shot in Vancouver for a February 12th, 2010 release.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Catherine Keener Signs Up For ‘Percy Jackson’

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Catherine Keener has signed on to appear in ‘Percy Jackson,’ the big screen adaptation of the fantasy book series by Rick Riordan. Â  The film, distributed by Fox 2000, will be directed by Chris Columbus with Craig Titley (‘See Spot Run’ and ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’) adapting the screenplay.

‘Percy Jackson’ is about a young boy who realizes he is the descendant of the Greek god, Poseidon. Â  The boy sets out on a journey to cease a brewing war amongst the gods. Â  Keener will be playing the boy’s mother, who has kept her son safe but has recently been kidnapped by Hades.

Keener is joining a cast that already boasts  Pierce Brosnan, Uma Thurman, Sean Bean, Kevin McKidd and Melina Kanakaredes. Logan Lerman is playing Percy.

What do you think? Â  Is Keener the right choice to play the mother of the descendant of Poseidon? Â  Does it feel like Keener is pigeon-holing herself into these types of roles? Â  Is Columbus the right choice to bring ‘Percy Jackson’ to the big screen? Â  Let us know by commenting below!

‘Percy Jackson’ is set for a release February 12th, 2010.

Source: THR

Uma Thurman and Pierce Brosnan become Gods

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If you’re a man then you understand why I say Uma was meant to play a Goddess. As far as Pierce goes, I’m sure there are plenty of women who would agree. Unfortunately, her “talents” are being mis-used in the case of the new fantasy flick being directed by Chris Columbus.

Story centers on Poseidon’s 12-year-old half-human son (Lerman), who embarks on a quest across modern-day America to save his mother, return Zeus’ stolen lightning bolt and prevent a deadly war between the gods. — Variety

Uma Thurman has been cast as the mythical non-God creature Medusa. What a waste! Anyway, Pierce Brosnan will play the part of Chiron and Sean Bean (The Hitcher) has been elevated to the role of Zeus. Kevin McKidd (Rome) becomes Poseidon and Melina Kanakerides (The Guiding Light) will be Athena.

With these names attached, the studio is still looking for the right thespians to fill the roles of Aries, Hades and Persephone. Any ideas? The production will begin shooting in April 2009 and is expected to hit theaters in February 2010.

[source: Variety]