Welcome to my “Best Of 2019” list. Yes, it’s March. But January and February are the most significant months for me seeing films from the previous year, so I’m just now compiling my thoughts on where I landed with everything. I saw 122 films released in 2019. Here were my favorites: 20. FORD V FERRARI Directed by: James MangoldStudio: 20th Century FoxRelease Date: November … Read More Spotlight: 20 Best Films of 2019
Even though it’s clearly the film that relies on Visual Effects the most, “Avengers: Endgame” is actually considered the runner-up to “1917.” There will definitely be a lot of love for “1917,” but if you stop and think about the impact of visual effects on both films, “Avengers: Endgame” is definitely the actual front-runner. It just depends where the Academy voters land.
EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCTION DESIGNFOR A FEATURE FILM PERIOD FEATURE FILM “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood”Production Designer: Barbara Ling FANTASY FEATURE FILM “Avengers: Endgame”Production Designer: Charles Wood CONTEMPORARY FEATURE FILM “Parasite”Production Designer: Lee Ha-Jun ANIMATED FEATURE FILM “Toy Story 4”Production Designer: Bob Pauley EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCTION DESIGNFOR TELEVISION ONE-HOUR PERIOD OR FANTASY SINGLE-CAMERA SERIES “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”Episodes: “Ep. 305, Ep. 308”Production Designer: Bill … Read More Oscars Watch: 24th Annual Art Directors Guild Awards
As we get closer to the Academy announcing their nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards, it has grown more apparent that we will soon likely be calling “Alita: Battle Angel” an “Academy Award-nominated” film.
The Best Visual Effects category has been narrowed down to ten contenders.
Here we are only two months out from the Academy Awards and a little over a month away from the nominations. Today, the Best Visual Effects category has been parred down to twenty, with the biggest budget films filling the VFX landscape. The obvious front-runner has to be “Avengers: Endgame” while the yet-to-be-seen “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” already looks visually stunning.
Every Friday, we gather around our televisions to see what new movies and TV show are streaming on the various streaming platforms. There’s always something new. Stream Guide highlights ten new must-see streaming options that may be just reaching the world for the first time, classics that deserve a rewatch, or simply a fascinating title that deserves your attention. THE MANDALORIAN Release Date:November 12-15, … Read More Stream Guide: The Mandalorian & Avengers: Endgame (November 15, 2019)
AVENGERS: ENDGAMEDisney / Buena Vista | 2019 | 181 min | Rated PG-13Directed by Anthony Russo & Joe Russo BUY: $19.99RENT: $4.99 4K: $29.95BR: $24.96DVD: $17.99 4K SB: $34.994K: $29.99BR: $22.99 4K: $29.96BR: $24.96 4K EXC: $34.994K: $29.99BR: $22.99 OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS Fans who bring home “Avengers: Endgame” will gain hours of additional screen time with their favorite cast members and filmmakers who have shaped … Read More Tuesday Releases: Avengers: Endgame
As predicted, Guy Ritchie’s live action remake of the Walt Disney classic “Aladdin” took the crown from “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum,” earning $91.5 million for the 3-Day weekend and $116.8 million for the 4-Day holiday weekend, blowing away the expectations that hung around $68.5-80 million. Earning an average of $20,443 per 4,476 theaters was enough for “Aladdin” to steal the POPCORN AWARD … Read More Game Of Box Offices: “Aladdin” (2019) steals the crown on a quiet Memorial Day Weekend
After three weeks at #1, “Avengers: Endgame” was finally taken down by “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum,” which ended up debuting well above its expectations, earning $56.8 million on a projection of $38.5 million. It also earned an average of $14,758 in 3,850 theaters, earning it the POPCORN AWARD as well. It’s no surprise that the fourth film in the series has already … Read More Game Of Box Offices: “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” finally puts down “Avengers: Endgame”
Zeroing in on the biggest Box Office of All-Time, currently held by “Avatar,” Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame” takes the crown for the third weekend in a row, with another $63.2 million domestically. That brings its worldwide total to $2.48 billion, with the All-Time record held at $2.78 billion. “Pokemon: Detective Pikachu” opened on the low end of its projections at $54.3 million while “The Hustle” … Read More Game of Box Offices: “Pokemon: Detective Pikachu” fails to beat “Avengers: Endgame” in its third weekend
Coming off its record-breaking debut, “Avengers: Endgame” easily took the crown in its second weekend with $147.3 million. Passing $2.1 billion worldwide, it passed “Titanic” on the list and now only needs to overtake “Avatar” to become the highest grossing film of all-time. After reaching the heights it already has in only ten days of release, that should be an easy feat. “Avengers: Endgame” … Read More Game of Box Offices: “Avengers: Endgame” passes the $2 Billion Mark, sinks “Titanic” as the Second Highest Grossing Film of All-Time
AVENGERS: ENDGAME BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLMAY 2, 2019 “Whatever it takes.” — Steve Rogers aka Captain America (Chris Evans) [If you have not yet taken the ride that is “Avengers: Endgame,” please recuse yourself from this review and rectify that. That said … SPOILERS!] Over eleven years and twenty-two films, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has amassed a substantial amount of fans. Lifelong comic lovers, decadelong … Read More Movie Review: Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Shattering almost every record at the Box Office that there is Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures debuted “Avengers: Endgame” to $357 million and $1.2 billion globally. That’s weekend one. Beating out “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “Avengers: Infinity War,” the film became the record breaker in over 140 different statistics. Playing off the good will of the film, “Captain Marvel” moved up … Read More Game of Box Offices: “Avengers: Endgame” breaks nearly every Box Office statistic in record opening weekend
<Click film’s poster to see info/trailer> AVENGERS: ENDGAME Directed By: Joe & Anthony RussoStudio: Marvel Studios & Walt Disney Pictures Official Synopsis: The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios’ grand conclusion to twenty-two films, “Avengers: Endgame.” Starring: Robert … Read More Theatrical Releases: Avengers: Endgame
AVENGERS: ENDGAME APRIL 26TH, 2019 DIRECTED BY: THE RUSSO BROTHERS Official Synopsis: After events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins. With the help of the allies, the Avengers assemble once more in order to undo Thanos’ actions and restore order to the universe. Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Don Cheadle, Tom Holland, Chadwick … Read More New Trailer: Avengers: Endgame – Official Trailer #2
AVENGERS: ENDGAME APRIL 26TH, 2019 DIRECTED BY: THE RUSSO BROTHERS Official Synopsis: Following the Decimation in which Thanos (Josh Brolin) wiped out half of the world’s population, the remaining Avengers, including Captain America (Chris Evans) and Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), plan their next move in the battle against the Mad Titan. Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, … Read More New Trailer: Avengers: Endgame – Official Trailer #1
