“A driver don’t pick the car. The car pick the driver.”
Hitting theater Christmas 2018 is Paramount Pictures’ BUMBLEBEE starring Hailee Steinfeld and John Cena. Check out the first trailer from the upcoming movie.
There’s a lot going on in this sentimental and nicely cut trailer, including the shot of what appears to be Decepticon Starscream (G1). The voiceover of Bernie Mac as Bobby Bolivia (TRANSFORMERS 2007) at the start of the trailer was a nice emotional touch.
Transformer fans have been waiting a long time for a stand-alone Bumblebee movie and from this first trailer for the prequel, director Travis Knight (KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS, CORALINE) looks like he’ll deliver an emotional story of a girl and her Autobot. I can’t wait for December!
Additionally the film’s score is composed by Dario Marianelli. The previous TRANSFORMER movies were from composer Steve Jablonsky.
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary, yellow VW bug.
The film opens in theatres December 21st, 2018.
BUMBLEBEE is produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Tom DeSanto & Don Murphy, Michael Bay. Steven Spielberg is one of the Executive Producers.
Here’s a first look at Hailee Steinfeld in BUMBLEBEE, from Paramount Pictures.
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary, yellow VW bug.
BUMBLEBEE is produced by “TRANSFORMERS” franchise veterans Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Michael Bay, along withexecutive producers Steven Spielberg, Brian Goldner and Mark Vahradian. Chris Brigham (“ARGO,” “INCEPTION”) will also executive produce. The screenplay is written by Christina Hodson (“UNFORGETTABLE”).
Directed by Travis Knight (“KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS,” “CORALINE”), the film stars Hailee Steinfeld (“EDGE OF SEVENTEEN”), Pamela Adlon (“BETTER THINGS,””LOUIE”), John Cena (“DADDY’S HOME 2,” “TRAINWRECK”), Stephen Schneider (Comedy Central’s “BROAD CITY”), Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (“SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING”), Jason Drucker (“DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LONG HAUL”), Kenneth Choi (“AMERICAN CRIME STORY”), Ricardo Hoyos (“DEGRASSI: NEXT CLASS”), Abby Quinn (“LANDLINE,” “THE SISTERHOOD OF THE NIGHT”), Rachel Crow (“DEIDRA & LANEY ROB A TRAIN”), and Grace Dzienny (“ZOO”).
BUMBLEBEE WILL BE RELEASED IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE ON DECEMBER 21,2018.
Now graduated from college and out in the real world where it takes more than a cappella to get by, the Bellas return in Pitch Perfect 3, the next chapter in the beloved series that has taken in more than $400 million at the global box office.
After the highs of winning the World Championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren’t job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.
Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Hana Mae Lee, Ester Dean, Alexis Knapp, Chrissie Fit, Kelley Jakle, Shelley Regner, Elizabeth Banks and John Michael Higgins all return and are joined by additions including John Lithgow and Ruby Rose.
Pitch Perfect 3 is again produced by Paul Brooks of Gold Circle Entertainment and Max Handelman & Elizabeth Banks of Brownstone Productions, and is directed by Trish Sie (Step Up All In).
In theaters December 22.
WAMG invites you to enter for the chance to win TWO (2) seats to the advance screening of PITCH PERFECT 3 on December 19 at 7:00 pm in the St. Louis area.
Answer the Following:
Of all the Bellas, which character is your favorite?
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PITCH PERFECT 3 has been rated PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned – Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13) for crude and sexual content, language and some action.
(L to R) Flo (CHRISSIE FIT), Aubrey (ANNA CAMP), Cynthia Rose (ESTER DEAN), Chloe (BRITTANY SNOW), Jessica (KELLEY JAKLE), Beca (ANNA KENDRICK), Jessica (SHELLEY REGNER), Fat Amy (REBEL WILSON), Emily (HAILEE STEINFELD) and Lilly (HANA MAE LEE) in “Pitch Perfect 3,” the next chapter in the beloved series that has taken in more than $400 million at the global box office.
Bumblebee in TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT, from Paramount Pictures.
Paramount Pictures, in association with HASBRO, announced today that principal photography has commenced on BUMBLEBEE.
The film’s shoot will take place entirely in California, including in Southern and Northern California.
Directed by Travis Knight (“KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS,” “CORALINE”), the film stars Hailee Steinfeld (“EDGE OF SEVENTEEN”), Pamela Adlon (“BETTER THINGS,””LOUIE”), John Cena (“DADDY’S HOME 2,” “TRAINWRECK”), Stephen Schneider (Comedy Central’s “BROAD CITY”), Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (“SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING”), Jason Drucker (“DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LONG HAUL”), Kenneth Choi (“AMERICAN CRIME STORY”), Ricardo Hoyos (“DEGRASSI: NEXT CLASS”), Abby Quinn (“LANDLINE,” “THE SISTERHOOD OF THE NIGHT”), Rachel Crow (“DEIDRA & LANEY ROB A TRAIN”), and Grace Dzienny (“ZOO”).
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary, yellow VW bug.
The film is produced by “TRANSFORMERS” franchise veterans Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Michael Bay, along with executive producers Steven Spielberg, Brian Goldner and Mark Vahradian. Chris Brigham (“ARGO,” “INCEPTION”) will also executive produce. The screenplay is written by Christina Hodson (“UNFORGETTABLE”).
Paramount Pictures will release BUMBLEBEE On DECEMBER 21, 2018.
Coming to theaters this Christmas is the next part in the story of the fun-loving Bellas.
From Universal Pictures, watch the first trailer for PITCH PERFECT 3.
Now graduated from college and out in the real world where it takes more than a cappella to get by, the Bellas return in PITCH PERFECT 3, the next chapter in the beloved series that has taken in more than $400 million at the global box office.
After the highs of winning the World Championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren’t job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.
Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Hana Mae Lee, Ester Dean, Alexis Knapp, Chrissie Fit, Kelley Jakle, Shelley Regner, Elizabeth Banks and John Michael Higgins all return and are joined by additions including John Lithgow and Ruby Rose.
PITCH PERFECT 3 is again produced by Paul Brooks of Gold Circle Entertainment and Max Handelman & Elizabeth Banks of Brownstone Productions, and is directed by Trish Sie (Step Up All In).
“I don’t wanna take up a ton of your time, but I’m gonna kill myself. I just thought an adult should know.”
“THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN could be the teen movie we’ve been waiting for”, said Vanity Fair. The coming-of-age dramedy starring Hailee Steinfeld as a high schooler who has to cope when her best friend falls for her brother is currently available on Blu-ray from Universal.
Everyone knows that growing up is hard, and life is no easier for high school junior Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld), who is already at peak awkwardness when her all-star older brother Darian (Blake Jenner) starts dating her best friend Krista (Haley Lu Richardson).
All at once, Nadine feels more alone than ever, until the unexpected friendship of a thoughtful boy (Hayden Szeto) gives her a glimmer of hope that things just might not be so terrible after all.
The film also stars Kyra Sedgwick as Nadine’s well-meaning but completely ineffective mother, and Woody Harrelson as Nadine’s History teacher, mentor and reluctant sounding board.
THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN is produced by Academy Award winner James L. Brooks – the filmmaker behind big-screen, character-driven classics such as TERMS OF ENDEARMENT, BROADCAST NEWS, BIG, SAY ANYTHING, THE SIMPSONS, JERRY MAGUIRE and AS GOOD AS IT GETS.
Now you can own the Blu-ray of THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN. We Are Movie Geeks has four copies to give away! All you have to do is leave a comment answering this question: What is your favorite movie starring Hailee Steinfeld? (mine is PITCH PERFECT 2). It’s so easy!
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Can you imagine being seventeen again? The boys? The fashion choices? The coming-of-age-decisions?!
That’s not even the worst part! I couldn’t even imagine every dumb decision being blasted on social media! The worst we had was a beeper!
THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN is a new coming-of-age movie in the vein of SIXTEEN CANDLES and THE BREAKFAST CLUB – an honest, candid, often hilarious look at what it’s like to grow up as a young woman in today’s modern world.
In theaters later this year, check out the new trailer now.
Everyone knows that growing up is hard, and life is no easier for high school junior Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld), who is already at peak awkwardness when her all-star older brother Darian (Blake Jenner) starts dating her best friend Krista (Haley Lu Richardson).
All at once, Nadine feels more alone than ever, until the unexpected friendship of a thoughtful boy (Hayden Szeto) gives her a glimmer of hope that things just might not be so terrible after all.
The film also stars Kyra Sedgwick as Nadine’s well-meaning but completely ineffective mother, and Woody Harrelson as Nadine’s History teacher, mentor and reluctant sounding board.
THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN is produced by Academy Award winner James L. Brooks – the filmmaker behind big-screen, character-driven classics such as TERMS OF ENDEARMENT, BROADCAST NEWS, BIG, SAY ANYTHING, THE SIMPSONS, JERRY MAGUIRE and AS GOOD AS IT GETS.
THE KEEPING ROOM screens Friday, November 6th at 4:45pm and Sunday, November 8th at 9:15pm as part of The St. Louis International Film Festival. Both screenings are at The Plaza Frontenac Theater. Ticket information can be foundHEREand HERE
During the last days of the War Between the States, Augusta (Brit Marling, I ORIGINS, ANOTHER EARTH) and her younger sister Louise (Hailee Steinfeld, TRUE GRIT), along with the former slave Mad (Muna Otaru), are etching out a meager existence in the deep South, surviving one day at a time on sparse vegetables they grow in a barren garden, and little meat. Their time is spent working all day, or longing for the days of old when they wore fine dresses and men came calling. The sheer monotony of their isolated lives is slowly wearing the women down, but things change one afternoon when Louise is bitten by a raccoon and needs some medicine to fight the fever from the infection. On a trip to a nearby saloon to find help, Augusta encounters two murderous Yankees, and soon the three women are fighting to survive when the renegade soldiers lay siege to their homestead, in the suspenseful new film THE KEEPING ROOM.
Stories depicting the women of the South left to fend for themselves when their fathers and brothers all went to war are certainly nothing new. From the classic GONE WITH THE WIND to THE BEGUILED to COLD MOUNTAIN, several films have examined different aspects of these fascinating characters. One thing most of these movies have in common is their portrayal of smart and strong-willed females who ultimately survive every physical and emotional tragedy that is thrown at them. THE KEEPING ROOM adds its own twist to these tales, as it navigates a fairly simple story with excellent performances, a sense of historical realism, and themes of who really survives when a war is over.
Director Daniel Barber tells this story with a spare, almost elegaic style, accompanied by a lightly discordant string musical score. The evil nature of the film’s main villains (Kyle Soller and a nearly unrecognizable Sam Worthington) is established in a brutal and shocking opening scene. The mundane daily life of the women is shown as a series of chores, eating, and sleeping. Both of these sequences have almost no dialogue, as Barber lets the camera reveal this information with visual details. The first half of the film slowly builds the tension surrounding the women, as we know nearly from the beginning that they are on a collision course when the violence of the war comes knocking (literally) at their door.
Marling is wonderful as the solid and unflinching Augusta, never yielding one iota (as mama used to say) even as she worries that she’ll end up alone, not ever being with a man. But Marling also shows the depth of her character in a heartrending scene in which she tells a version of the 1001 Arabian Nights to her deathly ill sister. Steinfeld is at first a petulant and stereotypical Southern belle, but soon becomes the focal point of the plot as both older women attempt to protect her. Otaru as the slave Mad is the most sympathetic character, as she relates her own experiences which are just as horrifying as the war.
In one of the most sadly beautiful scenes in the film, Sherman’s march to the sea is referenced as the women realize that war really is hell, even more so to those left behind than the soldiers who fight them. In the end, these survivors have a plan that just might see them to safety, and on the evidence depicted in THE KEEPING ROOM, we understand how such strong and resourceful women truly won their war.
From Japan’s acclaimed Studio Ghibli comes WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE, a sweeping story of friendship, mystery and discovery which is coming to Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD on October 6, 2015, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, in partnership with GKIDS. Based on the beloved novel by Joan G. Robinson, the WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE Blu-ray™ and DVD deliver stirring emotions and breathtaking animation as only Studio Ghibli can, as well as hours of bonus features that go behind the scenes of a timeless masterpiece.
Sent from her foster home in the city one summer to a sleepy town by the sea in Hokkaido, Anna dreams her days away among the marshes. She believes she’s outside the invisible magic circle to which most people belong – and shuts herself off from everyone around her, wearing her “ordinary face”. Anna never expected to meet a friend like Marnie, who does not judge Anna for being just what she is. But no sooner has Anna learned the loveliness of friendship than she begins to wonder about her newfound friend… Based on the novel by Joan G. Robinson, When Marnie Was There is the newest film from Studio Ghibli, and the second feature film by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, the director of THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY.
The English-dubbed version of WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE features a great voice cast including Hailee Steinfeld, Kiernan Shipka, Ava Acres, Catherine O’Hara, Geena Davis, John C. Reilly, Ellen Burstyn, and Kathy Bates
The critics love WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE:
Peter Keoug of The Boston Globe said:
“Yonebayashi has touched on the greater mystery underlying everyday life, a world pulsing with wonder and possibility, edged with a shadow of melancholy.”
Brian Gibson at Vue Weekly wrote:
“A work as lush and lovely as you’d hope for from a studio that long ago made it clear that films about girls’ magical inner lives were for everyone–and anyone who cares about maturely considered, deeply considerate cinema.”
and Scott Renshaw of The Salt Lake City Weekly said of WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE:
“It’s an honest, rich story about the emotional volatility of a young girl, and it just happens to be a story that’s told through animation.”
The WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE Blu-ray is packed with extras:
The Making of When Marnie Was There (1080i, 42:38): A whirlwind behind the scenes piece that explores a wide range of elements within the creative processes, the picture’s place in Studio Ghibli history, story details, and more. In Japanese with English subtitles.
Yohei Taneda Creates the Art of When Marnie Was There (1080p, 17:14): A condensed retelling of the movie in parallel with a look at real-life drawings and models that stand in for the animation. In Japanese with English subtitles.
Feature-Length Storyboards (1080p, all audio [but no subtitle] options available, 1:43:13): The entire film presented in storyboard form.
Behind the Scenes with the Voice Cast (1080p, 12:39): The English voice cast discusses the film and the characters they voice.
Foreign Trailers and TV Spots (1080p, 6:21): Seven unique previews. In Japanese with English subtitles.
“PITCH PERFECT 2 is a sweet, funny bit of fluff that never hits a sour note!” said Jim Batts in his review for one of the best movies of 2015.
The fabulous Bellas of Barden University are back to compete in the World Championships of A Cappella after a scandal threatens their legacy in PITCH PERFECT 2.
The high-spirited sequel to the movie that sparked a worldwide phenomenon is coming to Digital HD on September 1st and Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand September 22 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
PITCH PERFECT 2 is packed with more original musical arrangements, memorable one-liners and offbeat romance as the original’s most beloved characters fight to regain their former glory on a worldwide stage facing off against the toughest competition on the planet. Hysterical behind-the-scenes bonus features, never-before-seen deleted footage, all-new musical performances and a hilarious gag reel make Pitch Perfect 2 a must own on Blu-ray™ and DVD.
Oscar®-nominee Anna Kendrick (Into the Woods), Rebel Wilson (Bridesmaids), Brittany Snow (Hairspray), Anna Camp (The Help), Alexis Knapp (Project X), Hana Mae Lee (“Super Fun Night”) and Ester Dean (Ice Age: Continental Drift) return as the girls who run the a cappella world, with Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit), Chrissie Fit (Teen Beach Movie, “General Hospital”) and Katy Sagal (“Sons of Anarchy”) joining the team for the first time. Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games series), who also directed the infectiously funny film, and John Michael Higgins reprise their roles as clueless competition commentators Gail and John. Skylar Astin (21 & Over), Adam DeVine (“Workaholics”) and Ben Platt (Ricki and the Flash) rejoin the comedy as the Barden’s favorite Treblemakers with YouTube superstar Flula Borg and Birgitte Hjort Sorensen (Automata) leading the Bellas’ archrivals, German super group Das Sound Machine.
BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAYTM:
Never Before Seen Treblemakers Performance
The Making of the Riff-Off
Das Sound Machine Finale Breakdown
Snoop in the House
Green Bay Rap
Line-Aca-Rama
The World Championships of A Cappella
An Aca-Love Story: Bumper and Fat Amy
Elizabeth Banks’ Directorial Debut
Legacy: Hailee Steinfeld
Aca-Camp
Residual Heat Internship
BLU-RAYTM and DVD BONUS FEATURES
Deleted/Extended/Alternate Scenes
Gag Reel
Extended Musical Performances
The Bellas Are Back
Beca (Anna Kendrick), Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson) and the Barden Bellas are back to pitch slap the world! After a scandal threatens to derail their last year at Barden, the three-time defending champs worry that they’ve lost their harmony for good. With one chance left at redeeming their legacy, they must face off against the toughest competition on the planet: German super group Das Sound Machine, and fight for their right to win at the World Championships of A Cappella. It will take the power of sisterhood to find their voice and see what it takes to be the world’s top pitches!
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FILMMAKERS: Cast:Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Alexis Knapp, Hana Mae Lee, Ester Dean, Skylar Astin, Adam DeVine, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Platt, Chrissie Fit, Flula Borg, Elizabeth Banks, John Michael Higgins Directed By:Elizabeth Banks Written By:Kay Cannon Based on Characters Created By:Mickey Rapkin Produced By:Paul Brooks, Max Handelman, Elizabeth Banks Executive Produced By:Scott Niemeyer, Jason Moore Director of Photography:Jim Denault Production Designer:Toby Corbett Edited By:Craig Alpert Costume Designer:Salvador Perez Music By:Mark Mothersbaugh
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™: Street Date:September 22, 2015 Copyright: 2015 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Selection Number: 61142600 (US)/ 61142601 (CDN) Layers: BD-50 Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Rating: PG-13 for innuendo and language Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1/Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish DTS Digital Surround 5.1, French DTS Digital Surround 5.1 Run Time: 1 Hour 55 Minutes
TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD Street Date:September 22, 2015 Copyright: 2015 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Selection Number: 61142595/61142603 (CDN) Layers: Dual Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Rating: PG-13 for innuendo and language Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1/Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1 Run Time: 1 Hour 55 Minutes
