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‘The Fast and the Furious’ Franchise: What Went Right?

May 29, 2013 | Simon Brookfield | Movie Features

Securing Universal Pictures its best opening weekend ever, rocketing Memorial Day Weekend to its biggest tally of all time and snatching up some great reactions from critics and fans alike, The Fast and the Furious 6 is basking in all-encompassing glory. Having something like this happen with a summer blockbuster is rare enough in its own right but considering this franchise is over a decade old and has braved what was essentially a direct-to-DVD phase with the no-star The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, it is even more impressive.

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The Hangover Franchise: A Wealthy Influence

May 23, 2013 | Matthew Kovac | Movie Features

With the home-run hitting introduction of The Hangover series four years ago, a window of opportunity has presented itself for comedy writers and directors. Perhaps it is unjustified to consider the franchise’s material as exploited by other filmmakers wanting to bank on its success, but a major part of the proliferation of The Hangover-style comedy genre is because the 2009 original provided such an abundance of inspiration that The Hangover films are found to be gold-standard contributors to the comedy genre.

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Top Ten Most Endearing Film Franchises Of All Time

May 23, 2013 | Steven Armstrong | Movie Features

We’ve compiled a list of some of the best loved film franchises of all time. Check out the list and tell us if you agree!

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The Plot Hole: Episode 94 – A Spoiler-Filled Star Trek Into Darkness Discussion and Much More

May 23, 2013 | Simon Brookfield | Movie Features

With one of the summer’s biggest blockbusters having just been released in the winning form of Star Trek Into Darkness, The Plot Hole gang review the sci-fi adventure before delving deep into spoiler territory. You’ve been warned.

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Star Trek’s Next Step: With or Without Abrams

May 16, 2013 | Matthew Kovac | Movie Features

It’s no secret that Hollywood director J.J. Abrams will likely see his Star Trek enterprise being run by another filmmaker as deliberations about a second sequel are in the works. Abrams, who will still be on board the ship as the producer for the third film, will likely face timing conflicts while directing Episode VII of the illustrious Star Wars franchise, set to hit theaters in 2015.

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The Plot Hole: Episode 93 – Everything Summer Movies and a Friendly Competition

May 11, 2013 | Simon Brookfield | Movie Features

With Iron Man 3 already upon us and off to a phenomenal start, this The Plot Hole talks everything the summer movie season including what is most anticipated, to what may be flying under the radar.

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Trailer Tracker: The World’s End, Captain Phillips and more

May 9, 2013 | Simon Brookfield | Movie Features

It’s a veritable smorgasbord of high profile clips this week in the world of trailers with everything from comedy, to drama to sci-fi vying for attention. First up is the hugely anticipated conclusion of Edgar Wright’s “Blood and Ice Cream” trilogy with The World’s End which reunites the director with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.

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‘Pacific Rim’s’ WonderCon Trailer: 7 Things We Learn About the Film

May 2, 2013 | Simon Brookfield | Movie Features

After blowing a lot of people away with the first trailer for Guillermo Del Toro’s upcoming behemoth slugfest, he’s gone one step further with the newest look at Pacific Rim courtesy of this year’s WonderCon. With this new lengthy peak we get heaping piles of monster-fuelled mayhem set everywhere from San Francisco all the way to Japan. Though I certainly hope Del Toro is keeping the juiciest elements under wraps, he unveils enough to chat some of the ingredients we can expect to see when the film opens on July 12.

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Marvel Cinematic Universe Moves Into Phase Two

May 2, 2013 | Matthew Kovac | Movie Features

With Iron Man 3 coming out very soon in the United States, Marvel Studios moves into new territory as it finds itself beginning Phase Two of its three-phase plan to flesh out and tie together the different comic-book hero story threads that all take place in the same fictional universe.

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The Plot Hole: Episode 92 – A Visit to ‘Pacific Rim’ and Into the Mind of Rob Zombie

May 1, 2013 | Simon Brookfield | Movie Features

Before attempting to adequately dissect the obtuse satanic horror flick Lords of Salem from director Rob Zombie, The Plot Hole troupe chats some of the newest trailers to hit, in particular the final clip for Fast and Furious 6 and the revealing look at Pacific Rim courtesy of this year’s WonderCon.

‘The Fast and the Furious’ Franchise: What Went Right?

The Hangover Franchise: A Wealthy Influence

Top Ten Most Endearing Film Franchises Of All Time

The Plot Hole: Episode 94 – A Spoiler-Filled Star Trek Into Darkness Discussion and Much More

Star Trek’s Next Step: With or Without Abrams

The Plot Hole: Episode 93 – Everything Summer Movies and a Friendly Competition

Trailer Tracker: The World’s End, Captain Phillips and more

‘Pacific Rim’s’ WonderCon Trailer: 7 Things We Learn About the Film

Marvel Cinematic Universe Moves Into Phase Two

The Plot Hole: Episode 92 – A Visit to ‘Pacific Rim’ and Into the Mind of Rob Zombie

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