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WAMG St. Louis 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 lucky St. Louis-area movie geeks can own THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS Blu-ray. We Are Movie Geeks has FOUR copies to give away (but only to St. Louis-area entrants – all others can go to an earlier contest HERE). All you have to do is leave a comment answering this question: What is your favorite movie starring Vin Diesel? (mine is FIND ME GUILTY !). It’s so easy!

Good Luck!

OFFICIAL RULES:

1. YOU MUST BE A US RESIDENT. PRIZE WILL ONLY BE SHIPPED TO US ADDRESSES.  NO P.O. BOXES.  NO DUPLICATE ADDRESSES.

2. WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN FROM ALL QUALIFYING ENTRIES.

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.

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!

OFFICIAL RULES:

1. YOU MUST BE A US RESIDENT. PRIZE WILL ONLY BE SHIPPED TO US ADDRESSES.  NO P.O. BOXES.  NO DUPLICATE ADDRESSES.

2. WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN FROM ALL QUALIFYING ENTRIES.

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

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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

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Win Passes To The Advance Screening Of THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS In St. Louis

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

As evidenced by last December’s trailer debut of the film—which currently ranks as the biggest ever, with more than 139 million views in the 24 hours after its unveiling in Times Square—audiences’ appetite for tales from the Fast & Furious saga has never been bigger, and the franchise has never been more popular or more global. Although this group has experienced much on the road that has brought them here—as they shot cars out of planes, through skyscrapers and down mountains—the core idea that drives them has never wavered: family. Now that Dom and Letty are married 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, the first chapter of Universal Pictures’ recordsmashing homegrown franchise’s final trilogy, VIN DIESEL as the newly rogue Dominic Toretto is joined by a returning all-star cast…as well as a star-studded array of newcomers to this world.

The players include DWAYNE JOHNSON as Hobbs, the DSS agent who must now rally his people to reboot Dom and prevent global annihilation; MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ as Letty, the streetwise second-in-command whose most personal mission to date is to bring her husband back from the brink; TYRESE GIBSON as Roman, the fast-talking ladies man who’s never met a situation he can’t charm his way out of; CHRIS “LUDACRIS” BRIDGES as Tej, brilliant tech tactician and automotive mechanic extraordinaire; JASON STATHAM as Deckard Shaw, a Black Ops assassin now sharing more in common with enemy Dom’s crew than he could have imagined from his super-max prison cell; KURT RUSSELL as Mr. Nobody, the square-jawed fed who operates quid pro quo and outside the law; NATHALIE EMMANUEL as Ramsey, a genius hacker whose invention is wanted by every government and terrorist cell on Earth; and ELSA PATAKY as Elena, a former Rio cop and current DSS agent who must make an impossible choice to save the ones she loves.

In addition to Theron as the enigmatic operative known only as Cipher, the world’s most notorious cyber-terrorist and current Dom romantic interest, the series welcomes SCOTT EASTWOOD as Eric Reisner, Mr. Nobody’s protégé, aka Little Nobody, and Oscar® winner HELEN MIRREN as a woman as mysterious as any Dom has met in his global missions.

The Fate of the Furious is directed by F. GARY GRAY, the filmmaker behind such blockbusters as The Italian Job, Be Cool and Friday.

WAMG invites you to enter for the chance to win TWO (2) seats to the advance screening of  THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS on April 11 at 7PM in the St. Louis area.

Answer the following:

F. GARY GRAY directed the No. 1 musical biopic in the history of cinema. What is the name of this film?

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

OFFICIAL RULES:

1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.

2. No purchase necessary. A pass does not guarantee a seat at a screening. Seating is on a first-come, first served basis. The theater is overbooked to assure a full house. The theater is not responsible for overbooking.

FATE OF THE FURIOUS has been rated PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned – Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13) prolonged sequences of violence and destruction, suggestive content, and language.

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Film Title: The Fate of the Furious

Check Out the New THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS Poster!

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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. 

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Check out the film’s newly-unveiled poster:

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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.

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

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