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Fall for Avengers

Posted on August 16, 2013 by kejohns323 Posted in Movies, Pop Culture .

im3With the release of two awesome movies, this summer has been a pretty sizzling one for the Marvel franchise! Iron Man 3 had the biggest opening weekend in the U.S. back in May, grossing $175.3 million–taking second place in earnings to last year’s Avengers movie event! Then, Wolverine has had a slashing good run so far, making $141.1 million in its debut and being the best international debut for an X-Men film so far. Though summer is winding down, the superhero franchise still has plenty for the fans to get excited about. Thor: The Dark World will be hitting theatres November 8th, but a little bit sooner comes the release of Iron Man 3 to dvd/Blu-ray on September 24th and the Avengers spin-off tv series, The Agents of SHIELD.

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The new show is set to air on the same date at 8pm eastern time on the ABC network.  A reputed team is behind its fabrication; a team that includes Joss Whedon as executive producer, along with Jeffery Bell (producer of Alias) and Jeph Loeb (producer of Smallville, Lost, and Heroes). The pilot episode was written by Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen (writers for Dollhouse and Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog). Agent Coulson returns, played once again by Clark Gregg, and he heads a small group of SHIELD’s finest in investigating “the new, the strange, and the unknown across the globe, protecting the ordinary from the extraordinary”. Other faces you may recognize in his team are Ming-Na Wen, who was the voice actress for Mulan in the Disney hit film of the same name, and a recurring role on Two and a Half Men. In Agents of SHIELD, she plays a legendary pilot and martial artist. Chloe Bennet, from Teen Nick’s The Nightlife and a Nashville guest star, plays a mysterious and spirited hacker for the team.  thor2

Though the temperatures may not be steaming anymore, it seems like the Marvel superheroes are always in season! As the weather keeps you indoors more often now, check out this cool movie and show-related stuff online:

http://abc.go.com/shows/marvels-agents-of-shield/index – find clips, pics, tweets, and more insider info on the Agents of SHIELD

http://marvel.com/ironman3 – Preorder your copy of IM3, get a sneak peak at the bonus features, learn about the actors and characters, and download some cool stuff!

http://marvel.com/thor#/home – View the trailer, get a first look at the storyline, and get the latest news  from Marvel studios

 

 

 

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Tags: abc, Agent Coulson, Avengers, Chloe Bennet, Clark Gregg, Disney, Iron Man, Iron Man 3, Joss Whedon, Marvel, Ming-Na Wen, new, november, online, preview, September, SHIELD, Summer, teaser trailer, television, Thor, Thor The Dark World, tv, Wolverine .

Monsters University: Because College Life is Totally Like That!

Posted on July 1, 2013 by kejohns323 Posted in Movies, School .

Mikeandsully2Pixar’s favorite monsters are scaring on the silver screen again! This time, they’re at college learning about what it takes to make it in the scaring profession. It’s not an easy task as Mike and Sully’s relationship starts out on a sour, envious note. Though they fight one another to be the best, they end up forming a bond with each other and some other interesting monster misfits in efforts to thrive and survive perilous situations. They get in trouble with the school, compete in some insane Greek life competitions, face social humiliation, and even work together to get out of the human world. Their shenanigans and misadventures unfortunately get them expelled, but the same optimism and determination that got them through college life got them to their dream jobs!

Walt Disney had once said, “I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained.” In the nature of any Disney Pixar movie, Monsters University is, of course, an entertaining, family-friendly feel-good movie. And I feel it fulfills Disney’s vision in being a great portrayal college life for being a product of fantasy and imagination. The story line of the movie puts the characters in situations that are very relatable to the college bound and even current college students.

Just starting college can be scary, even though no big, hairy monsters actually roam the campus. The fear may come from being overwhelmed by homesickness, fitting in, facing a new social environment, or high academic expectations. But despite all that, many new college students are like Mike. They may have anxiously awaited and prepared for their opportunity to participate in higher education, and will feel a number of emotions when that time finally comes. They are giddy, excited, in awe and wonder, optimistic and full of plans for their days ahead.

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You meet many unique people at college. Jocks, artists, emos, nerds, nontraditional students—college has them all, and they all have their own reasons for attending the same school as you. A big reason might be the programs offered, just as Monsters University offered a prestigious scaring program in which many monster students aspired to participate.  Some students, like Sully, may attend a particular school out of respect to a family legacy. Sully seems to come from a family of scarers well-known to people around the campus. Perhaps he is following in the footsteps of his parents in attending that school.

The important thing Monsters University emphasizes is the measure of success. Certain college programs or even college itself may not be for everyone. If you change majors in college, or if you are unsure of what to pursue, it’s alright. It’s a reality for many. Mike aspired all his life to be a scarer, and he eventually realizes he is not cut out to be one. It doesn’t have to be the end of your life though if that happens to you. Mike took his talents, traits, and his new friend Sully to the bottom rung of Monsters Incorporated and had nowhere to go but up from there. It wasn’t so much a college education and degree that made them the top scaring team of the original movie, but instead it was their determination, talent, and friendship that got them far. Like Mike and Sully, you may not have a college degree, but then again you may not need one. Success is how you achieve your dreams, and you probably already have what it takes to get there!

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Monsters University is great for everyone! Current college students or even former college students will enjoy its relation to the life of pursuing higher education. You just might see yourself in the unique characters or relate to their experiences if you’re one of those people. If you’re a high school grad or college-bound, I hope this movie and interesting insight inspires you! Don’t start the next semester until you see this movie! It’s definitely entertaining, and might even make you think on your life, your education, and your thoughts on success.

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Tags: college, determination, Disney, education, Friends, friendship, greek, life, Mike, monsters, Monsters University, movie, new, optimism, Pixar, scare, scaring, scary, school, student, students, success, Sulley, talents, traits .

Go Red, Save Green with a RedBox Membership

Posted on February 25, 2013 by kejohns323 Posted in Movies .

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Movies and video games are great enjoyment, but are you green with envy when their prices are more than you can pay? Well you can save some green on your entertainment by joining Red, Redbox online that is. We’re all familiar with this convenient store staple.  For about $1.20 (before tax, USD) a night, you can rent movies or games from it. Not a bad deal to begin with, but set up a Redbox account you can get in on some greater deals! Signing up is free and new accounts can reserve their first movie for free! You can also receive emails and texts regarding more ways to get in on more free rentals and reservations. You could pay little to none on movies and games with a Redbox membership! Think of going Red as the new “going green”. A Redbox account can bring you more movie and game nights, without losing much green. Create your account to “go Red and save green” today!

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Tags: account, BluRay, deal, dvd, free, games, green, membership, money, movies, online, red, redbox, rent, rental, rentals, reservation, reserve, save, streaming .

Classic Disney–Contemporary Style

Posted on October 2, 2012 by kejohns323 Posted in Movies, Style .

Just think of a wonderful thought. Any happy little thought. While those happy thoughts may not take you to Neverland, you can fly to one of the next best places to embrace a love for all things Disney: Grinning Bobcat Designs. Products from this little company incorporate themes from most Disney movies—from the classics to the contemporary—with  tasteful and fun aesthetic designs. New products are often in the works as they are open to suggestions, so this is a group to keep up with on Facebook, Twitter, and even Tumblr. Grinning Bobcat products are quality items, guaranteed fast and fine production, delivery, a thirty day return policy, and ideal service.  If you’re still trying to get to Neverland, Grinning Bobcat can provide the happy thoughts, all you need is the pixie dust.

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Tags: Disney, fashion, Grinning Bobcat Designs, Neverland, online, Peter Pan, shopping, style, stylish .

Summer of the Superheroes

Posted on July 24, 2012 by kejohns323 Posted in Movies .

This summer has been a steaming hot season for everybody’s favorite comic book fantasy fighters, particularly for those under the Marvel name. The Avengers stole box-office records from movies like the last Deathly Hallows and The Dark Night as it grossed $642 million worldwide! International sales for Marvel’s web-slinger reboot “The Amazing Spider-man” totaled $65 million on its opening weekend. While the numbers are a sight of success for business in Hollywood, some Marvel fans may be left in wonderment about some particular cast appearances in these movies. Why wasn’t Spider-man in the Avengers? What happened to the original Spider-man cast? Being some of my own quandaries, I’ve done a little research and am bringing some answers to one place.

Where Was Spider-man?

From the perspective of the team’s development, Spider-man wasn’t in the Avengers movie because he wasn’t an original Avenger. The movie’s story line  is based on the original comic series that appeared in the 1960’s, and the Avengers lineup a the time included Thor, Iron Man, Ant-Man, Wasp, and Hulk. Captain America and Hawkeye were recruited later, along with Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch. Spider-man does not join Avengers until much later in 2005.

Another thing to know is that cinematic titles on Spider-man and the rest of the Avengers are owned by different companies. Sony Entertainment has movie rights on Spider-man, and the rest of the Marvel team is possessed by Disney—though Sony sold Disney merchandising rights on Spidey.

The New Cast

Sony had originally intended to continue the original Spider-man series with a fourth and possibly a fifth movie in 2008. Yet four script rewrites with an unhappy director and disagreements on budget allowances led to a cancellation in the fourth movie’s The Amazing Spidermandevelopment. One article says that even Tobey Macguire and Kirsten Dunst weren’t happy with the screenplay either and quit their roles in the movie. Interestingly enough, at about the same time Sony announced they would completely remake the Spider-man franchise with a new director and cast that included Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, and Rhys Ifans.

Perhaps the long-time or well-read Marvel fan knew Spider-man wasn’t on the Avengers team right away. It’s my speculation that the different ownership of the characters may have hindered the web-slinger’s appearance in that movie, and it’s interesting that Sony was planning the reboot even though at first they wanted to continue with the initial series. The summer may be ending, but the season for superheroes is just beginning. Second installments for the Avenger team, Thor and Captain America—and a third for Iron Man—are planned to hit theatres at least within the next two years! The Avengers is set to come out on DVD this September, and “The Amazing Spider-man” in November.

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Tags: Avengers, box-office, cast, comic, comics, Disney, dvd, franchise, hero, man, Marvel, movies, new, original, reboot, rights, sony, spider, Spider-man, Summer, superhero, superheroes, The Amazing Spider-man .

Being Bad, Looking Good: The Disney Villains Designer Collection

Posted on June 28, 2012 by kejohns323 Posted in Art, Movies, Pop Culture .

The Villians Designer CollectionBrooding in a shopping center near you this fall, a new paraphernalia series from Disney: The Villains Designer Collection.  This new line is designed and carefully crafted to capture the essence of evil at its best dressed. Classic Disney villains will be featured as collectable dolls, and on apparel, home furnishings, and so much more! Premiering in September at select Disney stores of North America and Europe are keepsakes of some of the well-known villainesses of the franchise, including Curella de Vil, Maleficent, the Queen of Hearts, Ursula, the evil queen of Snow White, and even Tangled’s Mother Gothel. Each doll costs $79.50 USD($87.50 CAN/£50/€65) and comes with a certificate of authenticity. On August 20th, the company is running an online, one-day-only exclusive set that includes each and every one of them. Shipping for this ticket item will take place on or shortly after October 15th. For more details, updates, and information, follow the official Disney Store blog or like their board on Pinterest. While these witches and queens are always trying keep dreams from coming true and put a stop to happily ever after, the Villains Designer collection will have them making somebody’s day!

The Villians Designer Collection

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Tags: Art, collection, designer, Disney, dolls, fashion, fun, gift, movie, new, products, Queen, shopping, stylish, villains, witch .

Madagascar 3 – Delightful!

Posted on June 14, 2012 by kejohns323 Posted in Movies .

Dreamworks Madagascar 3Travel the world once again with everyone’s favorite zoo animals! In Dreamworks’ newest Release, Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman, and the gang take a wild trip from Africa back home to New York. They head up a circus act to hide from a crazed animal collector who relentlessly seeks Alex’s head (quite literally!) This movie is funny, very feel-good, vibrantly colored, and I was drawn in right from the beginning. Being the climactic film of the series, it brings the whole saga right back home quite well too. It’s one to see again and again and a great family film! Although I noticed at least one piece of dialogue near the end that could be concerning for the guardians of young viewers. Russian language and heritage are taken advantage of as the tiger expresses distain for a troubling situation. The reference is quite obvious. Other than that, the show goes on with much entertainment and runs about as long as the other movies—action and fun packed into an hour and twenty minutes. From Africa to America, Madagascar 3 is the best of the bunch!

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Tags: action, Alex, animals, circus, colorful, comedy, Dreamworks, Europe, family, feel-good, Gloria, Madagascar 3, Marty, Melman, series, trilogy, zoo .

Claudia Varosio Prints – Perfect For The Film Enthusiast

Posted on May 17, 2012 by kejohns323 Posted in Art, Movies, Pop Culture, Style .

Are you a movie buff or know someone who is? How about a film enthusiast? Claudia Varosio is your new best friend. She has a line of original, unofficial movie posters, pop culture prints, and more. Her style emulates comic art and maintains strong use of vibrant color in every piece. Her collection spans from the classics of the nineteen-twenties to some of today’s well-known titles.  Her work is very popular, having been featured in Newsweek and Esquire publications. To date, she has made over four thousand sales from her ETSY shop, and has received nothing but positive feedback! Even one of her pieces, the David Bowie Paper Doll print, is on the front page of ETSY.

Claudia Varosio was born in Italy, and is an artist by hobby. Much of her work is hand-drawn, and inspired after she watches a film or reads a book. As inspiration she cites Saul Bass, comics Tomine and Clowes, and poster art and artists from the sixties and later.

Take note of her shop policies before your purchase. Varosio is based in London, England, which means international shipping can take anywhere from one to four weeks and tracking is not included. However, she can be flexible if an order is needed sooner. PayPal is her preferred method of purchase.

Prints and posters from Claudia Varosio will make a nice addition to your living space, or a great gift for the film enthusiast you know!

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Tags: Art, bowie, Claudia Varosio, Clowes, color, comic, david, drawing, England, Esquire, etsy, film, gift, London, movie, Newsweek, online, popular, posters, prints, Saul Bass, shopping, Tomine .

Married to Jonas

Posted on May 9, 2012 by kejohns323 Posted in Movies, Music, Pop Culture .

So if Joe Jonas’ career side project was his solo work, and Nick’s was his band with “The Administration” and performing on Broadway, what has Kevin been up to? He and his wife are about to be the subjects of their own reality show titled,“Married to Jonas”. An Entertainment Weekly exclusive article explains the show “promises to give viewers a different kind of New Jersey-based reality show” and that it will “explore the relationship between them chronicle both the young couple’s suburban domestic life and Jonas’ reunion as they get ready to record new music.” It’s produced by Ryan Seacrest for E! When hearing about this marriage, the Idol host, along with the other producers, was curious about what it would life would be like for Kevin’s bride entering “the excitement, and sometimes chaos of a pop star’s life.” If you share the same curiosity, then tune in on August 19th at 10pm (EST) to see what it’s like “Married to Jonas”.

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Tags: August, E!, Entertainment Weekly, Jonas, Kevin, married, Married to Jonas, Music, New Jersey, NJ, pop star, reality, reunion, Ryan Seacrest, show, television, tv .

The Lucky One: Movie vs. Book

Posted on May 1, 2012 by kejohns323 Posted in Movies, Pop Culture .

“The Lucky One” is the most recent motion picture spawn of Nicolas Sparks’ novels that hit theatres on April 20th. Besides being based on the popular book, the film’s other redeeming quality is that it features a grown-up Zac Efron playing the lead role of a Marine who goes in search of a woman whose picture supposedly saved his life while on tour in Iraq.

If you’ve read the book prior to seeing this film, you’re more likely to scrutinize any inconsistencies; a major one being that the movie stages the story in Louisiana in opposed to North Carolina. In the beginning, I felt the action was dry and direct, but sometimes with an occasional appeal to humor and cuteness. But the appeal gets stronger about the time the romance does. In hindsight, it makes some sense to be that way because the love story is what it’s all about. So give the movie a chance before knocking it.

There’s only so much a movie can show, but it’s not bad compared to its literature based counterpart. Yet it’s the book I prefer to the movie. The opening action (or most all of the action in general) makes better sense when reading. I suggest acquainting yourself with the book before seing the movie for  greater enjoyment and appreciation.

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Tags: book, cute, film, humor, la, Louisiana, love story, Marine, movie, NC, Nicholas Sparks, North Carolina, novel, romance, The Lucky One, Zac Efron .
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