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I'm an award-winning journalist in Harrisburg, Pa. I also run and cook all the things.

One More “Avengers” Spot:: “We Are At War.”

Posted on April 2, 2012 by jlmicek

Courtesy of ComingSoon, here’s one more look at The Avengers for your Monday morning: One More “Avengers” Spot:: “We Are At War.”, posted with vodpod

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New “Avengers” TV Spot Debuts.

Posted on April 2, 2012 by jlmicek

Director Joss Whedon’s hugely anticipated superteam flick gets a new TV spot in the run-up to its May 4 release. Because I know you love it, here’s the clip:

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“Dark Shadows” Gets Another TV Spot.

Posted on April 2, 2012 by jlmicek

It’s a slightly edited version of the spot that debuted last week. There’s some new footage of Johnny Depp as vampire Barnabas Collins. Eva Green, Michelle Pfeiffer and Chloe Moretz also star. Tim Burton directs the reboot of the 1960s … Continue reading →

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Red-Band Trailer For Seth McFarlane’s “Ted” Debuts.

Posted on April 2, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s the red-band trailer for “Family Guy” creator Seth McFarlane’s directorial debut, “Ted.” McFarlane gives voice to a foul-mouthed teddy bear named, of course, “Ted” in the R-rated comedy. Actual humans Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Giovanni Ribisi, Patrick Warburton, Laura … Continue reading →

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Weekend Box Office: “Hunger Games” Makes A Meal Out Of Ticket Sales.

Posted on April 2, 2012 by jlmicek

Not even the Greek gods or a cutesy retelling of the “Snow White” tale could stop the juggernaut that is “The Hunger Games.” The bigscreen version of author Suzanne Collins’ best-selling YA continues to clean up at the multiplex, grossing … Continue reading →

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Liam Neeson Officially Set For “Dark Knight Rises” Return.

Posted on April 1, 2012 by jlmicek

Looks like you can’t keep an ageless villain down. The actor returns as Ra’s al-Ghul in director Christopher Nolan’s final chapter in the Bat-Trilogy. Official confirmation comes from, of all places, the production notes for “Wrath of the Titans” Regardez: … Continue reading →

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Kevin Smith: “I haven’t taken my shirt off since I was nine.”

Posted on April 1, 2012 by jlmicek

The “Mallrats” and “Clerks” director talks to The Guardian about, among other things, being a big guy: “The first time I became body-conscious was when I was nine and went to the water park with my cousin. We were having … Continue reading →

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Superman Gets Animated: From The Depression Until Now, A Man (Of Steel) For All Seasons.

Posted on April 1, 2012 by jlmicek

With all the hype surrounding “Man of Steel” director Zack Snyder’s rebooting of the stagnant Superman franchise, now seemed as good a time as any to go back and review The Last Son of Krypton’s animated adventures. From Max Fleischer’s … Continue reading →

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The 50 Most Expensive Movies Ever Made.

Posted on April 1, 2012 by jlmicek

Happy Sunday, everyone. Hopefully it’s sunny wherever you are. Here in our little corner of the U.S.A., it’s gray and rainy. But never fear, there’s plenty of stuff going on in the film world to keep track of. TotalFilm, for … Continue reading →

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Domestic “Avengers” Trailer Has New Footage.

Posted on March 31, 2012 by jlmicek

From the web site Fandango (via ComingSoon), here’s a new domestic Avengers trailer that includes some entirely new footage. Click through on the link below to watch the full trailer http://www.fandango.com/fplayer/player.aspx?mid=30154&mpsguid=2217156036&dm=3&genre=Action/Adventure,&rt=&title=Exclusive:_Marvels_The_Avengers_-_Head_Count_TV_Spot&w=620&h=349&emb=user

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