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WAMG Giveaway – Win the THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS Blu-ray

VIN DIESEL, DWAYNE JOHNSON, JASON STATHAM AND CHARLIZE THERON FACE OFF IN THE MOST EXPLOSIVE CHAPTER YET OF THE ACTION FRANCHISE THAT LEAVES ALL OTHERS IN ITS DUST – THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS – AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD ON JUNE 27, 2017 AND 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY^™, DVD AND ON DEMAND ON JULY 11, 2017 WITH DIGITAL EXTENDED DIRECTOR’S CUT FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Now you can own THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS Blu-ray. 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 in the Fast and the Furiou franchise? (mine is FURIOUS 7!). It’s so easy!

Good Luck!

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The #1 action film in the world, The Fate of the Furious, goes full-throttle on Digital HD on June 27, 2017, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray^™, DVD and On Demand on July 11, 2017, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The latest exhilarating installment of the nitro-fueled blockbuster action franchise features a gripping new storyline, the most outrageous collection of vehicles yet, and an all-star cast of fan favorites and series newcomers. From the shores of Cuba and the streets of New York City to the icy plains off the arctic Barents Sea, the close-knit crew criss-crosses the globe to stop an anarchist from unleashing world chaos — and to bring home the man who made them a family. With more than an hour of never-before-seen bonus features and an Extended Director’s Cut, The Fate of the Furious will be the crowning glory of every fan’s collection.

Now that Dom (Vin Diesel, XXX, Riddick), and Letty (Michelle Rodriguez, Avatar, Resident Evil) are married, Brian and Mia have retired from the game, and the rest of the crew has been exonerated, the globetrotting team seems to have found a semblance of a normal life. But when a mysterious woman (Oscar^®winner Charlize Theron, Mad Max: Fury Road, Snow White and the Huntsman) lures Dom back into the world of crime and convinces him to betray those closest to him, the crew faces new trials that will test them as never before.

The Fate of the Furious reunites Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson (Baywatch, The Other Guys), Jason Statham (The Transporter, The Expendables), Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson (Transformers, Ride Along 2) and Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges (No Strings Attached, Max Payne) in a heart-stopping new adventure that also features Charlize Theron, Kurt Russell (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, The Hateful Eight) and Scott Eastwood (Gran Torino, Suicide Squad).

BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY^™:

The Cuban Spirit – As the first major studio motion picture to shoot in Cuba in decades, the country’s effusive spirit permeates the making of the film.
In the Family – In The Fate of the Furious, family ties are put to the ultimate test. Get an inside look at the family divide.
Car Culture – It’s time to put yourself in the driver’s seat of the supercharged vehicles showcased in The Fate of the Furious.

BONUS FEATURES on BLU-RAY^™ and DVD:

All About the Stunts – Go behind the scenes to witness how The Fate of the Furious accomplished the most epic stunts in franchise history.
Extended Fight Scenes
Feature Commentary with Director F. Gary Gray

THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS EXTENDED DIRECTOR’S CUT

Director F. Gary Gray’s never-before-seen extended cut and the Theatrical release are available on all physical products (4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray^™, and DVD) that will include digital codes for both versions. Also available on digital platforms.

The Fate of the Furious will be available on 4K Ultra HD in a combo pack which includes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray^™, Blu-ray^™ and Digital HD. The 4K Ultra HD combo pack will include all bonus features on the Blu-ray^™ disc.

4K Ultra HD is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra HD 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 lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.

THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS – Review

THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS acts as a larger metaphor for the series. What starts as a film with a straightforward car race in the streets of Cuba gets hijacked by a larger plot involving world domination. Nowhere in sight is the car culture film that was first established in 2001 – it’s grown to be a global phenomenon and with that comes higher stakes and bigger spectacle. If you enjoy the series because of the characters and their journey, then you won’t mind the fact that each sequel drifts further and further from the POINT BREAK formula of the original. If you like the series for the car porn, street races, and girls posing next to them, then you will be disappointed in the direction that the eighth entry continues to go.

As is the case with every recent FAST AND THE FURIOUS film, new famous faces have joined the pretty criminal crew. Charlize Theron is the most noticeable new addition. This becomes all the more obvious with each passing minute, to the film’s fault in fact. Serving as the new villain of the week, drawn-out philosophical monologues are her weapon of choice. One would think given her recent iconic role as Furiosa in MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, that the producers would be eager to get her behind the wheel and into the action. But alas, they use Theron for her bark rather than her bite. Not necessarily the route you would expect from her, but that’s sort of the case with many aspects of FATE.

Scott Eastwood is another new addition, and his stilted presence is no replacement for Paul Walker’s easy charisma. Thankfully, more of an emphasis is placed on the rest of the team who deliver fun sibling-like banter. A particular emphasis is put on The Rock and Jason Statham – now forced to work together due to an interesting twist in the story.

Some of the new twists and turns that writer Chris Morgan has the characters steer around (now on his 6th film in the series) shows that the series can always find new paths to travel down. The fact that they aren’t afraid to have some characters turn good and others turn bad instead of taking the easy route, makes each film worth a lap. Yet, at the same time, the series is turning into other popular film series.

This is somewhat of a departure from the previous films, where the focus is even less on car races and more on global espionage. Imagine a MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE or OCEAN’S 11 film but with the characters that you love from the previous films. Just like in those other ensemble films, they do a great job of bringing in even more of the humor and character interactions, which also made FAST FIVE shine.

While many have pointed out how the FAST Franchise finally figured out what it wants to be around the fifth film, there’s still some minor effort put forward to evolve and change with each film. The sixth film upped the ante with insane mid-air jumps over highway overpasses and an outrageous runway spectacle. The seventh film spent half the time adding some new faces to the fold while parting ways with a fan favorite. The eighth now tightens the focus on the core group they’ve developed over the last few films while adding some much-needed levity after the more dour previous film.

Instead of an entire section of LA being destroyed in chaotic, serious fashion as seen in FURIOUS 7, director F. Gary Gray lets our superheroes have a little more cheeky fun this time around. There’s zero collateral damage when you stage your finale on an icy field with skating cars. Throw in a submarine and the cheekiness level is raised all the more. Gray double downs on the campy theatrics when Statham dispenses villain after villain on a plane with a new helper – I’m not going to lie… it’s silly and ridiculous but they had me hooked already with everything leading up to it. What a crazy world we live in where I can watch The Rock guide a missile across the ice with his bulging bicep and I can react with a non-judgemental shrug.

Regardless of fan reaction and critical disapproval, the FATE of the series is unlikely in jeopardy. They have shown how to successfully move on past the death of an original cast member. Moreso, they have proven that Marvel isn’t the only one with a cinematic universe built around fun characters and exhilarating action. What makes the series continue to be a guilty pleasure is the diverse cast of characters. And while each new adventure might not be the most exciting in this Saturday morning serial, it’s the emphasis on the overarching story that has us going round and round again.

Overall Score: 3 out of 5
THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS opens in theaters April 14th

Check Out the New THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS Poster!

On the heels of 2015’s Furious 7, one of the fastest movies to reach $1 billion worldwide in box-office history and the sixth-biggest global title of all time, comes the newest chapter in one of the most popular and enduring motion-picture serials of all time: The Fate of the Furious.

Check out the film’s newly-unveiled poster:

Now that Dom and Letty are on their honeymoon and Brian and Mia have retired from the game—and the rest of the crew has been exonerated—the globetrotting team has found a semblance of a normal life. But when a mysterious woman (Oscar® winner Charlize Theron) seduces Dom into the world of crime he can’t seem to escape and a betrayal of those closest to him, they will face trials that will test them as never before.

From the shores of Cuba and the streets of New York City to the icy plains off the arctic Barents Sea, our elite force will crisscross the globe to stop an anarchist from unleashing chaos on the world’s stage…and to bring home the man who made them a family.

For The Fate of the Furious, Vin Diesel is joined by a returning all-star cast that includes Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Elsa Pataky and Kurt Russell. In addition to Theron, the series welcomes newcomers Scott Eastwood and Oscar® winner Helen Mirren. The film is directed by F. Gary Gray (Straight Outta Compton) and produced by returning producers Neal H. Moritz, Michael Fottrell and Diesel.

THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS SuperBowl Spot Debuts

Universal Pictures unveiled the first trailer for THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS during the big game on Sunday night. Check it out now.

For The Fate of the Furious, Vin Diesel is joined by a returning all-star cast that includes Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Elsa Pataky and Kurt Russell. In addition to Theron, the series welcomes newcomers Scott Eastwood and Oscar winner Helen Mirren.

THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS opens in theaters on April 14, 2017.

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WAMG Giveaway – Win a MECHANIC: RESURRECTION Poster Signed by Jason Statham and Jessica Alba

Arthur Bishop [Jason Statham] returned last weekend as Arthur Bishop in MECHANIC: RESURRECTION, the sequel to the 2011 action thriller. When the deceitful actions of a cunning but beautiful woman [Jessica Alba] force him to return to the life he left behind, Bishop’s life is once again in danger as he has to complete an impossible list of assassinations of the most dangerous men in the world.

Directed by Dennis Gansel, the film also features Jessica Alba, Tommy Lee Jones, and Michelle Yeoh.

Now We Are Movie Geeks has a special prize to give away. We have two MECHANIC: RESURRECTION Posters, both signed by the film’s stars Jason Statham and Jessica Alba to give away!

All you have to do to win is leave a comment below and answer this question: What is your favorite Jason Statham movie? (mine is THE ITALIAN JOB!)

It’s so easy!

We’ll be picking the winners next week. Good Luck!

1. You must have a U.S. mailing address.
2. No purchase necessary.

Win Passes To The Advance Screening Of MECHANIC: RESURRECTION In St. Louis

Arthur Bishop [Jason Statham] returns as the Mechanic in the sequel to the 2011 action thriller. When the deceitful actions of a cunning but beautiful woman [Jessica Alba] force him to return to the life he left behind, Bishop’s life is once again in danger as he has to complete an impossible list of assassinations of the most dangerous men in the world.

Just 2 more weeks until Jason Statham brings the pain in MECHANIC: RESURRECTION – in theaters August 26.

WAMG invites you to enter for the chance to win TWO (2) seats to the advance screening of MECHANIC: RESURRECTION on August 24 at 7PM in the St. Louis area.

Answer the following:

What is your favorite Jason Statham film?

TO ENTER, ADD YOUR NAME, ANSWER AND EMAIL IN OUR COMMENTS SECTION BELOW.

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R for violence throughout and language.

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Jason Statham Stars In First Trailer And Poster For MECHANIC: RESURRECTION

Jason Statham returns as your favorite Mechanic, Arthur Bishop, in MECHANIC: RESURRECTION.

Check out the new trailer and poster from the upcoming action thriller MECHANIC: RESURRECTION in theaters August 26.

Directed by Dennis Gansel, the film also features Jessica Alba, Tommy Lee Jones, and Michelle Yeoh.

Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) returns as the Mechanic in the sequel to the 2011 action thriller. When the deceitful actions of a cunning but beautiful woman (Jessica Alba) force him to return to the life he left behind, Bishop’s life is once again in danger as he has to complete an impossible list of assassinations of the most dangerous men in the world.

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Jason Statham’s Shark Thriller MEG Dives Into U.S. Theaters On March 2, 2018

Warner Bros. Pictures has set a March 2, 2018 U.S. release date for the new science fiction action thriller based on Steve Alten’s book, MEG.

The film will be co-financed by Flagship Entertainment; Gravity Pictures, a division of China Media Capital (CMC); and Warner Bros. Pictures. Gravity Pictures will distribute the film in China and Warner Bros. will distribute the film throughout the rest of the world.

Jon Turtletaub (the “National Treasure” movies, “Last Vegas”) will direct the film. The film stars Jason Statham (“Spy,” “Furious 7,” “The Expendables” films) and award-winning Chinese actress Fan Bingbing (“Buddha Mountain,” “Iron Man 3,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past”).

Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, Belle Avery and Colin Wilson are producing the film, with Wei Wayne Jiang, Barrie M. Osborne, Randy Greenberg and Gerald R. Molen serving as executive producers.

An international underwater observation program, led by Chinese scientists, is under attack by an unknown danger, and its deep-sea submersible lies disabled and trapped at the bottom of the Mariana Trench. With time running out, former Naval Captain and expert deep sea diver Jonas Taylor (Statham) is recruited by Dr. Zhang Suyin, lead oceanographer of the program, for what is likely a suicide mission. Years before, Taylor had encountered this same terrifying threat, which forced him to abort his mission and abandon half his crew, resulting in disgrace and a dishonorable discharge. Now, Taylor must confront his fears and risk his own life to save everyone trapped below…bringing him face to face once more with the apex predator of all time.

Principal photography and production will begin later this year in China and New Zealand.

WAMG Rides Shotgun With Dom And Team At Universal Studios’ Fast & Furious Supercharged

Contributed by Melissa Thompson and Gary Salem

WAMG was among members of the media and invited guests to witness the Grand Opening of Fast and Furious Supercharged, the latest movie-themed attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood. The presentation treated everyone to an extensive display of cars from the movies, a dance performance, speeches by top Universal execs and L.A.’s mayor, all topped off by an exciting assortment of live car stunts including a 90-foot jump through a billboard that caught us by surprise.

After the presentation concluded, we were lucky enough to go on a test-ride of the adrenalin-pumping, high-speed adventure with Dom, Hobbs and the rest of the Fast and Furious gang. Coming at the end of the famous Back-lot Tram Tour, Supercharged literally puts you smack dab in the middle of a high-flying, breakneck speed chase. The technology is pretty cool, in that with the giant 360-degree screen and 3D glasses, riders get to experience the action side by side with Dom and Leti, as they race in cars and a helicopter so close to you, you could literally touch them. Great sound and visual effects add to the experience that really makes you feel like you are in the movie! This is just downright fun and it’s a fantastic way to end the tour with a rush of adrenaline. Needless to say, we highly recommend it. 5 out of 5 stars!

Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson and Jason Statham attended Tuesday’s red carpet premiere of Universal Studios Hollywood‘sall-new thrill ride, “Fast & Furious—Supercharged”, and were among the first to experience the attraction, which debuts as the grand finale to the world famous Studio Tour.

Also attending were Fast & Furious series filmmakers Neal H. Moritz and Chris Morgan.

After experiencing “Fast & Furious—Supercharged,” Vin Diesel reacted by saying, “Wow…wow was that cool. It’s incredible, it’s really remarkable. It’s not like anything I’ve ever seen. Everyone on the tram said, ‘Can we do it again?’ It’s super cool!”

This dynamic new ride, inspired by Universal Pictures’ blockbuster film and featuring cast members from the series, including Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson and Luke Evans, is a technologically advanced mega-attraction designed to catapult guests into the high-stakes underground world of street racing at perceived speeds of 120 miles per hour.

A high-octane adventure, “Fast & Furious—Supercharged,” is conceived as a new installment to the Fast & Furious franchise that can only be experienced at the Entertainment Capital of L.A. The ride opens TODAY! (June 24, 2015)

Check out the making of the ride here.

An exciting hydraulic motion-based ride, “Fast & Furious—Supercharged” tells an original Fast & Furious story. The attraction fuses sophisticated special effects with a state-of-the-art 3D audio system and 3D-HD imagery projected onto the world’s longest and most expansive 360-degree screen. Spanning nearly 400 feet in length to encircle Studio Tour guests within a newly constructed 65,000-square-foot structure on the legendary backlot, the sprawling custom-built screen employs 34, 4K projectors and a specially configured projection system to envelop guests in unprecedented realism.

Coupled with an intense blend of thrilling visceral effects, “Fast & Furious–Supercharged” takes guests on a wild ride that begins the moment they board the Studio Tour. Exclusive interstitial content filmed with cast members is featured on the tram monitors, highlighting interactions as the cast engages guests en route to the climactic ride. Along the tram route and featured at the ride, sightings of numerous prop cars from the Fast & Furious series, including Dom’s iconic Dodge Charger, enhance the story.

“We’ve perfected an exciting new form of immersive entertainment that combines over-the-top hyper-realistic action adventure with exhilarating custom-made special effects that will transport guests into the thrilling world of Fast & Furious, said Mark Woodbury, President of Universal Creative. “Our collaboration with Universal Pictures to create an authentic experience through epic storytelling and technological breakthroughs continues to be a hallmark of Universal Studios Hollywood.”

To supercharge your ride on Universal Studios Hollywood’s new web app, visit: Fast.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Join the conversation and share photos using #FastFuriousRide. For all the latest, “Like” on Facebook, follow on Instagram & Twitter at @UniStudios and add on Snapchat, username: UniStudios.

The unstoppable global franchise built on speed delivers its best, biggest and boldest film yet as FURIOUS 7 blasts onto Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on September 15, 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Grossing over $1.5 billion worldwide at the box office, FURIOUS 7 tears up the screen with more gravity-defying stunts, adrenaline-fueled fight scenes and pulse-pounding action than ever before. The Blu-ray features the all new extended edition with even more explosive thrills, along with the official music video of the chart-topping “See You Again” performed by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth and over 90 minutes of exclusive bonus features, making an indispensable addition to the Fast franchise collection.

The entire Fast & Furious cast unites in purpose for an epic international adventure, hunted by a vengeful assassin from Abu Dhabi to London to Tokyo and the Dominican Republic as they try to retrieve a highly advanced piece of espionage technology, and rescue the gifted hacker who created it. Furious 7 also bids a touching farewell to Paul Walker, an integral member of the Fast family.

The film reunites franchise favorites Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Elsa Pataky and Lucas Black and introduces newcomers Jason Statham (The Expendables franchise, The Transporter), Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond, Gladiator), Tony Jaa (Ong-bak), Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones), Ronda Rousey (The Expendables 3) and Kurt Russell (Poseidon, Escape From New York).

Melissa McCarthy’s SPY Gets A Mondo Poster And Fun Gifs

The hilarious SPY, from director Paul Feig, is on track to take the number one spot at this weekend’s box office.

20th Century Fox has announced that their new comedy is currently Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. In honor of opening day, the studio is debuting a new Mondo poster and some fun gifs.

Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) is an unassuming, deskbound CIA analyst, and the unsung hero behind the Agency’s most dangerous missions. But when her partner (Jude Law) falls off the grid and another top agent (Jason Statham) is compromised, she volunteers to go deep undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent a global disaster.

The film also features Rose Byrne, Bobby Cannavale, Allison Janney, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and Miranda Hart.

Read Tom Stockman’s review here: https://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/2015/06/spy-review/

SPY is in theaters now.

McCarthy was recently seen starring in The Weinstein Company’s ST. VINCENT and in TAMMY which she co-wrote with her actor/writer husband Ben Falcone, who also served as the film’s director. She also starred in Fox’s THE HEAT opposite Sandra Bullock for Feig, Universal’s IDENTITY THIEF alongside Jason Bateman, Universal’s THIS IS 40 for Director Judd Apatow, and Todd Phillip’s THE HANGOVER PART I

McCarthy’s upcoming films include the Dreamworks animated comedy B.O.O.: BUREAU OF OTHERWORLDLY OPERATIONS opposite Seth Rogen and MICHELLE DARNELLE (2016).

Feig’s most recent films include the buddy cop comedy THE HEAT starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy, which grossed over $220 million globally and the hit comedy BRIDESMAIDS starring Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy and Jon Hamm.

Feig and McCarthy will team up again for the recently announced GHOSTBUSTERS reboot.

http://www.foxmovies.com/movies/spy

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