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Mission Impossible 5 now is in the pipeline for production. Tom Cruise has signed on to star in the fifth installment in the Mission Impossible franchise. This is all we know however for neither the director nor any other casting or plot details have been officially confirmed. It’s been two decades after kicking off the first blockbuster of mission impossible series. From hanging off the tallest skyscraper to free climbing on Dead Horse Point, Utah, Cruise has always been the one to impress the audience with his death defying stunts. What Mission Impossible 5 has in store for us, we can only guess but I’m we won’t be disappointed from the performances in previous movies.
Iron Man soars in the box offices across the globe collecting a total of 680 million worldwide. IM3 had the second best opening weekend of all time behind The Avengers which grossed 207m towards IMs 177m. Iron Man 3 also set a new Imax record, for the first time in history the better quality audio and screen formats generated close to 30 million in a single weekend. The superhero saga has overtaken the final international box office of Amazing Spider-Man($490m), The Dark Knight ($470m), Spider-Man ($418m) and Spider-Man 2 ($410m), having surpassed last week the final tallies of Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor and Captain America. The reason for such an accomplished reception IM3 plays a large spectrum of audiences tiled towards older men. According to Disney, audiences were 55 percent above the age of 25 and 61 percent male. Disney also reports that couples made up 52 percent of viewers, while families accounted for 27 percent, and teens 21 percent. Marvel did a great job in augmenting Iron Man audience with the release of The Avengers.
A decent conclusion to a very decent trilogy. Men in black three represents a partial return to form and interesting story, not as much as the first but certainly better than the second which was made up of recycled materials. The film isn’t a must see, or even a should, but maybe if your in the mood a possibility. The film takes it’s time in developing and exploring the reasons for the reason Agent K has been in an even worse mood than in the previous two movies. Soon we learn that Agent K’s ultimate nemesis Boris the Animal has escaped his prison on the moon and in order to defeat him Will Smith has to travel back in time to help the younger Agent K played by Josh Brolin defeat Boris the Animal or future K will die. It’s an interesting premise and unique story, which ends in somewhat of a tragedy but is quickly swept under the rug. In the past Will Smith’s father helps Agent K but dies in the process and Will Smith watches Agent K mind wipe the boy version of Will Smith. Its an entertaining block buster, but surely not something to be overly excited to watch.
Being a college student I am in the midst of a revolutionary change throughout media. Smart Phones and Tablets are taking over the market, which is allowing media to spread like wildfire within days of its discovery. Because of this new methods for utilizing these devices for the film industry is a priority in order to maintain high revenues. At the “Future of Film Conference” idea’s were passed around on how to achieve this goal. One of the main sponsors was BitTorrent which was certainly surprising. Piracy of any copyright media is a widespread plaque that is only growing with the number of media outlets. Matt Mason described ideas for BitTorrent to become assets in advertisement and marketing plans. “If you can’t beat em join em”. The internet is slowing down due to the large amounts of video being uploaded on a daily basis. BitTorrent would be a vital instrument in sending large data files across the internet. Because of how the internet was designed this is a large problem that the 21st century faces in today’s world of media.
Check out the review of the conference and the strategies and projects that are in the pipeline
“The Future of Film” Emerging Industry Strategy from a Variety of Monetization Experts
1. Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006)
The ragged chemistry between Patrick Fugit (Almost Famous) and Shannyn Sossamon (A Knight’s Tale) keeps this backdoor romantic comedy breezy — no small feat, considering its title. The movie is just dark enough to woo the cynical half of any sweetheart couple searching for something between The Notebook and Blue Velvet. —Kyle Anderson
2. Wendy and Lucy (2008)
A girl (Michelle Williams) with nothing to her name besides a no-good car and a faithful dog must travel from Oregon to Alaska to find work. Director KellyReichardt (Old Joy) says more about the precariousness of life on America’s margins than any politician will ever pretend to understand. And in a career defined by her subtle, pained grace, Williams delivers her most heartrending work yet. —Karen Valby
3. Walking and Talking (1996)
Writer-director Nicole Holofcener’s debut film about a pair of twentysomething best friends(Catherine Keener and Anne Heche in their breakout roles) dealing with love, heartache, and the bumpy road to adulthood has everything you look for in romantic comedy and rarely find: whip-smart dialogue, bracing honesty, and spot-on performances. When people wax nostalgic about the ’90s heyday of indie film, this is the sort of movie they’re talking about. —Josh Rottenberg
4. Two Family House (2000)
A wisecracking Staten Island native (MichaelRispoli) can’t get the pregnant Irishwoman (Kelly MacDonald) squatting in his newly acquired apartment to vacate, but when he provides her with new housing, her feelings start to change. MacDonald expertly conveys the transition from prickly to smitten, and Rispoli exudes an innocent dreamer’s charm. —Grady Smith
5. Together (2000)
It’s easy to turn people who live on communes into ponytail-wearing hippie caricatures (see: Wanderlust). But director Lukas Moodysson’s bittersweet dramedy (featuring Michael Nyqvist, who’d play Mikael Blomkvist in the Swedish adaptation of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo) pulls off something more difficult and rewarding, finding the beautifully messy humanity in the screwed-up residents of a 1970s Stockholm commune. —Josh Rottenberg
6. Surfwise (2007)
Nine siblings (two champion surfers, two members of ’90s one-hit wonders the Flys, their swimsuit-designer/model sister, and four other bothers) grew up together in a 24-foot RV under the iron fist of a surfing-obsessed father. This unforgettable documentary about the wave-riding clan becomes an exploration of family bonds and the American dream. —Adam Markovitz
7. Smiley Face (2007)
Dude, there’s no one better at playing stoned than Anna Faris. Her immensely likable wastoid character, who’s daft without being dumb, eats a batch of her roommate’s laced cupcakes and gets herself into a series of ridiculous scrapes. The whole goofy trip is a showcase for an actress at the top of her game who deserves more movies this fresh and funny. —Karen Valby
8. Safe Men (1998)
Two incompetent singers (Steve Zahn and Sam Rockwell) are mistaken for expert safecrackers in Providence. The supporting cast of lunatics — including a disconsolate Mark Ruffalo and Paul Giamatti as a Jewish gangster — keep the madcap story spinning, but it’s Zahn and Rockwell who make it hugely entertaining. —Marc Snetiker
9. The Rules of Attraction (2002)
Upon its release, this cheeky adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ novel about a group of bored, privileged college kids (led by James Van Der Beek) was known as themovie where Dawson turned devilish. Featuring a cast of rising stars like Jessica Biel and Kate Bosworth, Attraction also boasts a standout performance by Ian Somerhalder as a (literally) bed-hopping bisexual student. —Dave Karger
10. Rescue Dawn (2006)
Actor Christian Bale and director Werner Herzog are both known for going to extremes for their work. Put the two together in this incredible-but-true survival story of a downed combat pilot who escaped a brutal Laotian prison camp during the Vietnam War, and the result is a kind of gonzo art-house Rambo movie, as harrowing as it is thrilling. —Josh Rottenberg
“F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ambition for The Great Gatsby was scarcely modest: “Something new — something extraordinary and beautiful and simple and intricately patterned,” the novelist wrote to his editor of his plans for the 1925 novel.” Whats to come? The viewer can only guess with the support of the Epic teaser trailer that gets your blood pumping as you watch the grander and momentousness of each scene.
Disney Animation steps up its game by delivering an animated film full of heart and emotion, packed full of enough video game references to please any gamer. Rich Moore’s Wreck-It Ralph is an adventure, which the whole family can enjoy, which makes great use of 3D and has a surprisingly detailed well-written story. The original idea is certainly an interesting concept for a movie.
The film’s premise is about Wreck-It Ralph who longs to be loved as much as his games perfect Good Guy, Fix-It Felix. The problem is, nobody loves a Bad Guy, but they do love heroes. When a modern, first person shooter game arrives, Wreck-It Ralph see’s the game as his ticket to fame and happiness. He sneaks into the game with a simple plan — win a medal — but instead reeks havoc and releases a lethal enemy that threatens every game in the arcade. His only hope is Vanellope von Schweetz, a young troublemaking “glitch” from a candy-coated cart racing game who might just be the one to teach Ralph what it means to be a Good Guy.
Wreck-It Ralph is one of my favorite Animated Movies and delves deep into the morals of the main characters. It’s a perfect movie for all ages and has many subtitles that aren’t as easy to catch as you would expect from a PG movie.
1. Toy Story 3
2. Wreck-It Ralph
3. How to Train Your Dragon
4. Brave
5. The Adventures of Tintin
6. Tangled
7. Despicable Me
8. Rise of the Guardians
9. Frankenweenie
10. Rango
Jonathan Sacelaris 