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2019 Oscars Challenge: [23] “Solo: A Star Wars Story” – Best Visual Effects

“SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY”Rob Bredow, Patrick Tubach, Neal Scanlan and Dominic Tuohy Director: Ron HowardProducers: Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur, and Simon EmanuelWriters: Jonathan Kasdan and Lawrence KasdanCinematography: Bradford YoungEditor: Pietro ScaliaComposers: John Powell and John WilliamsProduction Company: Lucasfilm Ltd.Distributors: Walt Disney PicturesRelease Date: May 25, 2018Budget: $300 millionRun-time: 135 minutes FILM SYNOPSIS: Young thief Han Solo is forced to abandon Qi’ra, his partner-in-crime, … Read More 2019 Oscars Challenge: [23] “Solo: A Star Wars Story” – Best Visual Effects

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Oscars Watch: 17th Annual Visual Effects Society Award Nominees

OUTSTANDING VISUAL EFFECTS in a PHOTOREAL FEATURE “Avengers: Infinity War” “Christopher Robin” “Ready Player One” “Solo: A Star Wars Story” “Welcome to Marwen” OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING VISUAL EFFECTS in a PHOTOREAL FEATURE “12 Strong” “Bird Box” “Bohemian Rhapsody” “First Man” “Outlaw King” OUTSTANDING ANIMATED CHARACTER in a PHOTOREAL FEATURE “Avengers: Infinity War” – Thanos “Christopher Robin” – Tigger “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” – Indoraptor “Ready … Read More Oscars Watch: 17th Annual Visual Effects Society Award Nominees

Stream Guide: A Quiet Place & Solo: A Star Wars Story (January 11th, 2019)

HEARTBREAKERS Original Release Date: March 23, 2001Directed by: David MirkinStudio: MGMStreaming: Starz Official Synopsis: A mother and daughter con team seduce and scam wealthy men. Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ray Liotta, Jason Lee, and Gene Hackman SUMMER ’03 Original Release Date: September 28, 2018Directed by: Becca GleasonStudio: Blue Fox EntertainmentStreaming: Hoopla Official Synopsis: A 16-year-old girl and her extended family are left … Read More Stream Guide: A Quiet Place & Solo: A Star Wars Story (January 11th, 2019)

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Oscars Watch: 10 Visual Effects Shortlisted for 91st Academy Awards

Ten films remain in the running in the Visual Effects category for the 91st Academy Awards.  The Visual Effects Branch Executive Committee determined the shortlist.  All members of the Visual Effects Branch will be invited to view 10-minute excerpts from each of the shortlisted films on Saturday, January 5, 2019.  Following the screenings, members will vote to nominate five films for final Oscar consideration. … Read More Oscars Watch: 10 Visual Effects Shortlisted for 91st Academy Awards

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Oscars Shortlist: 20 Visual Effects Shortlisted for 91st Academy Awards

From Oscars.org: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 20 films are in the running in the Visual Effects category for the 91st Academy Awards. The films are listed below in alphabetical order: “Ant-Man and the Wasp” “Aquaman” “Avengers: Infinity War” “Black Panther” “Bumblebee” “Christopher Robin” “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” “First Man” “Incredibles 2” “Isle of Dogs” “Jurassic … Read More Oscars Shortlist: 20 Visual Effects Shortlisted for 91st Academy Awards

Tuesday Releases: Solo: A Star Wars Story

Official Synopsis: Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in Solo: A Star Wars Story, an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will … Read More Tuesday Releases: Solo: A Star Wars Story

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Box Office: June 15th, 2018 – Incredibles 2

Taking 14 years to make the sequel, “Incredibles 2” dominated the box office weekend, knocking out “Ocean’s 8” after just one week and breaking records to boot. The previous record holder for best animated opening weekend was two years ago with “Finding Dory” which opened to $135 million. “Incredibles 2” shattered that record, opening to $182.6 million. If it continues to follow suit with … Read More Box Office: June 15th, 2018 – Incredibles 2

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Box Office: June 8th, 2018 – Ocean’s 8

After two weeks at Number 1, “Solo: A Star Wars Story” was toppled by female-led “Ocean’s 8,” which brought in a whopping $41.6 million making it the biggest opening for an “Ocean’s” movie. “Solo” came in at Number 2 with $15.7 million, dropping 46% while “Deadpool 2” came close at Number 3 with $14.1 million and only a 39% drop. Next week, these films … Read More Box Office: June 8th, 2018 – Ocean’s 8

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Box Office: June 1st, 2018 – Solo: A Star Wars Story: Week #2

Ron Howard’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story” continues to reign as the king of the box office this weekend, despite a 65% drop. This is almost an identical drop to “Deadpool 2” from last week, which lands once again at Number 2, yet the naysayers continue to call “Solo” a box office failure, bringing in only $29.3 million in its second weekend. The first … Read More Box Office: June 1st, 2018 – Solo: A Star Wars Story: Week #2

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Box Office: May 25th, 2018 – Solo: A Star Wars Story

Although “Solo: A Star Wars Story” upends “Deadpool 2” for the throne after only one week, at $84.4 million, the film is being touted as a box office failure. With a production budget reportedly at $300 million, that low-ish opening for a film like that stings, especially when you consider “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” opened to $155 million in 2016. The major … Read More Box Office: May 25th, 2018 – Solo: A Star Wars Story

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Theatrical Releases: Solo: A Star Wars Story

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY || The “Star Wars” spin-off sagas continue this weekend with “Solo: A Star Wars Story” taking a look at the origin of Harrison Ford’s character Han Solo from the original series. The younger version of Han is played by Alden Ehrenreich as he meets his best buddy Chewbacca, comes across Landa Calrissian (Donald Glover) for the first time, and … Read More Theatrical Releases: Solo: A Star Wars Story

Honest Trailers: Star Wars Spinoffs

HONEST TRAILERS: STAR WAR SPINOFFS With “Solo: A Star Wars Story” hitting theaters this weekend, Screenjunkies turn to the three Star Wars spinoffs that were made surrounding the original trilogy, featuring two films about Ewoks and a Christmas special starring the original cast. The Honest Trailer pokes fun at the ridiculous nature of the films, including Wilford Brimley yelling at kids and cussing in … Read More Honest Trailers: Star Wars Spinoffs

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Proof News: Friday, May 11th, 2018 – Avengers: Infinity War Opens in China & NBC Saves Brooklyn Nine-Nine

MOVIE NEWS AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR || The Marvel mega-success “Avengers: Infinity War” continues to break records left and right, this time, breaking records in China. Just opening this past Thursday, the film has already made $76 million and looks claim the best opening weekend for a Marvel movie in China, looking to top “Avengers: Age of Ultron” which made $156 million on its first … Read More Proof News: Friday, May 11th, 2018 – Avengers: Infinity War Opens in China & NBC Saves Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Proof News: Thursday, May 10th, 2018 – Solo: A Star Wars Premiere, Rick and Morty, & Brooklyn Nine-Nne

MARK YOUR CALENDARS October 18th, 2019: “You Are My Friend” (Sony’s Mr. Rogers biopic starring Tom Hanks) August 2nd, 2019: “Fast & Furious” spin-off (Universal’s Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham spin-off) January 17th, 2020: “Bad Boys For Life” (Sony’s third Bad Boys film starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence) MOVIE NEWS SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY || The worldwide premiere of “Solo: A Star … Read More Proof News: Thursday, May 10th, 2018 – Solo: A Star Wars Premiere, Rick and Morty, & Brooklyn Nine-Nne

New Trailer: Solo: A Star Wars Story – Official Trailer #2

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY When “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” was being marketed, I found myself more excited with each passing trailer. Felicity Jones, who was already a favorite actress of mine, looked phenomenal in her leading role and I could not wait for her to knock that performance out of the park. However, with “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” Alden Ehrenreich … Read More New Trailer: Solo: A Star Wars Story – Official Trailer #2

New Trailer: Solo: A Star Wars Story – Official Teaser Trailer #1 & Official Super Bowl Ad

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Synopsis: During an adventure into a dark criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future copilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion. Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Joonas Suotamo, and Paul Bettany Directed By: Ron Howard Release Date: May 25, 2018 Studio: Lucasfilm Ltd. & Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures