Psychological thriller “The Employer” show just how-far five applicants are willing to go for a job at the mysterious Carcharias Corporation.
“The Employer” starring Malcolm McDowell, Billy Zane and David Dastmalchian gets June 7th release date!
May 8, 2013 by 7 Comments
Visual Effects Legend Ray Harryhausen Dead at 92
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Beginning with 1942′s “Tulips Shall Grow” and ending with his best known film, 1981′s “Clash of the Titans,” Harryhausen inspired moviegoers throughout the world.
2013 Summer Movie Preview
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Here is a look at many of the films heading to a multiplex near you between now and Labor Day
Infographic: Breakdown of Characters in “Cloud Atlas”
May 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
See how these characters are all connected in “Cloud Atlas”
Shirley Jones to Finally Appear in Nebraska! (Omaha to Be Exact)
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Shirley Jones will be appearing later this month at a benefit screening of “Carousel” to be held in Omaha on Friday, May 24th.
“Withered World” – An End of the World Web-Series to Debut This Week
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“Withered World,” a new web-series which tells about the last day on Earth through the eyes of a diverse group of filmmakers, debuts this week
GoDigital Acquires Coming of Age Comedy “Age of Summerhood”
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GODIGITAL ACQUIRES COMING OF AGE COMEDY “AGE OF SUMMERHOOD” The Feature Will Be Available on Digital and Cable Video-On-Demand This Summer LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2013- GoDigital announced today the acquisition of digital and cable video-on-demand distribution rights to AGE OF SUMMERHOOD, a youthful, lighthearted comedy following four riotous boys at what they perceive to [...]
Infographic: Audi in the Movies
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From the car chases in “Taken” to the heavy catch in “Iron Man”, here are just a few of the most notable Audi cards in the movies
“Lil Bub and Friendz” Premieres at Tribeca
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“The most epic cat video in the entire world” hits the red carpet.
Blu-ray Review “Fortress”
April 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This is the first time that “Fortress” has been released on Blu-ray, it is not the best we have ever seen it but for $5 bucks, can you really go wrong?
Josh Duhamel Narrates “Planet Ocean” On Blu-Ray and DVD on April 9th
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Join Narrator Josh Duhamel on an Inspirational Visual Voyage into the Astonishing and Remarkable Heart of Our Existence
Free Screening/Filmmaker Q&A for “Chasing Beauty” in Kansas City
March 13, 2013 by 2 Comments
CHASING BEAUTY – A Documentary Film www.chasingbeautyfilm.com Upcoming Screening on Thursday, March 28, 2013 Kansas City, MO – Please join us for a free promotional screening of the new documentary film, CHASING BEAUTY, at Screenland Crossroads at 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 28th, 2013. A panel discussion will follow featuring Director Brent Huff, Jenny Wheat [...]
Disneynature’s Breathtaking Feature “Wings of Life” Lands on Blu-ray® Combo Pack, Digital and on Demand April 16, 2013, in Time for Earth Day
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Life Booms This Spring with DIsneynature
Official Poster for the Netflix original series “Hemlock Grove”
March 6, 2013 by 1 Comment
From Executive Producer Eli Roth, Available on Netflix April 19, 2013
Jay & Silent Bob’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie Tour Kicks off on April 20, 2013
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Jay & Silent Bob are DRAWN Out of Retirement with a New Animated Film and a North American Tour
“LEGO Batman: The Movie – DC Super Heroes Unite” Coming May 21, 2013
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Clancy Brown reprises Superman: The Animated Series role of Lex Luthor on Blu-rayTM Combo Pack, DVD, On Demand & Digital Download
The Mad Max Trilogy Blu-ray™ Collection Debuts June 4 From Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
February 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Mel Gibson Stars in the Franchise that Made Him a Star
Meet Pat Carroll, the Voice of Ursula from “The Little Mermaid” at Spooky Empire’s May-Hem!
February 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This is a rare appearance for Pat to get out and meet her fans. So be sure not to miss this opportunity to meet one of the great Disney villains.
CD Review: As They Burn “Will, Love, Life”
February 22, 2013 by 1 Comment
If Slipknot was to come out today minus the masks and crazy samples you would have As They Burn
Severin Films Releases “The Manson Family”! Jim Vanbebber’s Controversial Masterpiece Gets Blu-ray Treatment, Theatrical Dates & New Poster
February 21, 2013 by 1 Comment
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Special Edition Of Underground Epic Will Include HD Transfer, VanBebber’s New GATOR GREEN Short & Other Exclusive Extras!
All-new DC Universe Animated Original Movie “Superman: Unbound” Coming May 7, 2013
February 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A destructive force is devastating planets across the galaxy – with Earth next in its sights – and even Superman may not be capable of halting the terror in SUPERMAN: UNBOUND
“Cloud Atlas” Hits Blu-ray Combo Pack on 5/14
February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Own Cloud Atlas on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital Download 5/14
Dreamworks Animation’s Magical and Critically-acclaimed Adventure, “Rise of the Guardians, Debuts on Blu-ray™ and DVD
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Perfect For Easter Baskets, Gift Pack Arrives March 12th With The Heartwarming Film AND Two Hopping Toy Eggs!
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” Gets Officially Dated for Blu-ray
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Own The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on Blu-ray Combo Pack 3/19; Available for early download in HD 3/12
“Critics vs Oscars Free-For-All” Coming to Kansas City
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If you haven’t already got your Oscar ballots marked you may want to attend the annual “Critics vs Oscars Free-For-All” slated for Wednesday, January 23 at the Screenland Crossroads Theatre in Kansas City.
The Walt Disney Studios Release Schedule Update
January 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Today, The Walt Disney Studios announced release dates and additional information for several upcoming films. Here’s a closer look.
Blu-ray Review “The Room”
January 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Actors: Tommy Wiseau, Greg Sestero Directors: Tommy Wiseau Rated: R (Restricted) Studio: Wiseau-Films Release Date: December 28, 2012 Run Time: 102 minutes Film: 4 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars Since “The Room” was released in 2003, it has developed quite a large cult following and has been celebrating midnight screenings ever [...]
Media Mikes Names The Best of 2012
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“Cloud Atlas” and “Lincoln” each took home two awards when the staff and readers of Meda Mikes.com held their end of the year voting. “Cloud Atlas” was named Best Film of 2012 while composers Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek and Tom Tykwer shared the award for Best Original Score for the same film. Tykwer also served [...]
Charles Durning Dead at 89
December 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Charles Durning, a highly decorated World War II vetaran and Oscar nominated actor, passed away today due to natural causes. He was 89. Born on February 28, 1923 in Highland Falls, New York, Durning knew about the military life at a young age. His mother worked in the laundry at the West Point Military Academy [...]
Tommy Wiseau’s “The Room” Finally Hits Blu-ray!
December 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE BLU-RAY FROM AMAZON The film has been called “the Citizen Kane of bad movies” and one of the worst films ever made. Since it’s release in 2003, the film quickly developed a very large cult following and has been celebrating midnight screenings ever since then like “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. Check out our interviews with Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero. Amazon lists the following [...]
“Paranormal Activity 4″ Comes to Blu-ray/DVD on January 29th
December 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
THE GROUNDBREAKING HORROR PHENOMENON BRINGS MORE TERROR HOME WITH A SHOCKING UNRATED BLU-RAY™/DVD COMBO PACK Debuting January 29, 2013, Blu-ray/DVD Combo Includes “The Recovered Files”— Nearly 30 Minutes of Found Footage Not Shown in Theaters! HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (December 18, 2012) – The global horror sensation that has mesmerized fans around the world continues to terrify and thrill audiences with [...]
Kansas City Film Critics Name Best of 2012
December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Kansas City Film Critics Circle, the second oldest critics group in America, held their annual end of year award voting on Sunday and, like in most years, the diversity of the group meant that all genre’s of films were recognized. Paul Thomas Anderson’s “The Master” leading the films selected with three awards, including Best [...]
The Art of Joe Alves, Production Designer of “Jaws” and “Close Encounters,” Now Available to Fans
December 5, 2012 by 21 Comments
This giveaway will remain open until December 16th
IGN Offers “Evil Dead” Fans a Chance to Meet Bruce Campbell
December 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Media Mikes is teaming up with IGN to offer the chance of a lifetime to the ultimate “Evil Dead” fans. By going to the Facebook link below fans can explain why they are the biggest “Evil Dead” fan. When they do this they will be entered to win prizes from Sony (including a television and [...]
2012 Holiday Movie Preview
November 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Now that the turkey has been put away and the last piece of pie has been eaten it’s time to turn our attention to the upcoming Holiday Movie Season. In the next five weeks the best (and sometimes the worse) of Hollywood will be coming to a theatre near you. With early shots like “Argo,” [...]
NCM Fathom Events Brings “The Nutcracker Mariinsky Ballet” in 3D to Theaters for One Day!
November 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
NCM® Fathom Events, More2Screen and EuroArts Music bring the magic of Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday ballet, “The Nutcracker,” to life on the big screen for the first time in stunning 3-D in select theaters with RealD™ 3D technology. “The Nutcracker Mariinsky Ballet” on Monday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m., with special matinee screenings in select theaters, was pre-recorded at the historic Mariinsky Theatre in St. [...]
Tara Reid Signs On To Play Lead/Co-Produce Brickroad Films’ Feature “Disengaged”
November 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tara Reid Signs On To Play Lead/Co-Produce Brickroad Films’ Feature “Disengaged” The “American Reunion” actress will star in the film as well as Co-Produce. October 25th, 2012 (Los Angeles) – Brickroad Films is currently in pre-production on the new crime drama feature “Disengaged” which is set to begin production in early 2013. The motion picture will star [...]
Disney to Buy Lucasfilm for $4.05 Billion; “Star Wars: Episode VII” Slated for 2015
October 31, 2012 by 1 Comment
DISNEY TO ACQUIRE LUCASFILM LTD. Global leader in high-quality family entertainment agrees to acquire world-renowned Lucasfilm Ltd, including legendary STAR WARS franchise. Acquisition continues Disney’s strategic focus on creating and monetizing the world’s best branded content, innovative technology and global growth to drive long-term shareholder value. Lucasfilm to join company’s global portfolio of world [...]
3D Blu-ray Review “IMAX: Rescue 3D”
October 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Directors: Stephen Low Rated: NR (Not Rated) Studio: IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT DVD Release Date: November 6, 2012 Run Time: 46 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 1.5 out of 5 stars There is something about the 3D in the film’s made for IMAX theatres. They really pop much more than the really theatrical 3D [...]
The Dark Knight Rises – Blu-ray Event of the Year Arrives on December 4th
October 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Dark Knight Rises” is the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy. It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. Assuming the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon [...]
CD Review “Best of Bond…James Bond: 50 Years – 50 Tracks”
October 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Artists: Various Release Date: October 9, 2012 Number of Discs: 2 Label: Capitol/EMI Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic James Bond film franchise. While we are all highly anticipating the release of the 23rd Bond film “Skyfall”. Capitol/EMI is releasing “Best Of Bond… James Bond”, which is [...]
Blu-ray Review “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: The Complete Season 7″
October 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Actors: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, Danny DeVito Directors: Matt Shakman, Randall Einhorn Rated: Unrated Studio: 20th Century Fox DVD Release Date: October 9, 2012 Run Time: 286 minutes Episodes: 4 out of 5 Stars Extras: 2.5 out of 5 Stars Official Synopsis: In season 7 see the Gang prepare for the [...]
“American Graffiti” heading to Omaha!
October 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Can it actually be almost 40 years since George Lucas took us all back to 1962 with “American Graffiti?” Well it is, and to celebrate this milestone Bruce Crawford is presenting as his 31st Classic Film Event a special screening of “American Graffiti” on Friday, November 2, 2012. The screening will be held at the [...]
Kelly Marcel to Write the Screenplay to Universal Pictures and Focus Features’ Film Adaptation of “Fifty Shades of Grey”
October 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
KELLY MARCEL TO WRITE THE SCREENPLAY TO UNIVERSAL PICTURES AND FOCUS FEATURES’ FILM ADAPTATION OF “FIFTY SHADES OF GREY” UNIVERSAL CITY, CA, October 8, 2012—Universal Pictures and Focus Features today announced that Kelly Marcel will write the screenplay to the highly anticipated film adaptation of “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Michael De Luca and Dana Brunetti will produce [...]
Media Mikes Presents “Supernaturalz: Weird, Creepy & Random” Official Trailer
September 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
“Supernaturalz: Weird, Creepy & Random” is new horror comedy directed by Kevin Sean Michaels (“Vampira: The Movie”), written and co-produced by Ben Parris (Author of “Wade of Aquitaine”). They film is also produced by non-other than Media Mikes’ own Mike Gencarelli. The film has been a real labor of the love for the last few years [...]
Find WWE’s “Barricade” DVD’s on September 25th that are hidden across the country for fans
September 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
BARRICADE IS AVAILABLE ON DVD ON SEPTEMBER 25TH! WHAT: On September 25th, BARRICADE DVD’s will be hidden throughout 25 cities across the US. Clues to the locations where DVDs are hidden will be sent out via Twitter and Facebook on the BARRICADE Facebook and Twitter pages. Fans can also check in via Foursquare and if [...]
DVD Review “Conception”
September 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Directed by: Josh Stolberg Starring: Connie Britton, Julie Bowen, Sarah Hyland, America Olivo, Jonathan Silverman, Alan Tudyk and David Arquette. MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed: New Video Group Release Date: September 25, 2012 Running Time: 97 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 2.5 out of 5 stars I wasn’t sure what to expect [...]
Alamo Drafthouse Rolling Roadshows Hit Kansas City!
September 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of my favorite movie moments ever occurred in the summer of 2006. In Dyersville, Iowa, on the same corn surrounded baseball field used in the film, I sat with 3,000 other fans and watched “Field of Dreams” outdoors on the big screen, part of that summers Alamo Drafthouse Rolling Roadshow. As fall approaches, the [...]
“Top Gun” director Tony Scott dead at 68
August 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tony Scott who, along with his brother, Ridley, was one of the most successful directors of the past three decades, died yesterday after jumping off a bridge to his death in California. He was 68. One of three sons born into a military family in Britain, Scott showed an interest in art and painting and [...]
Grand Entertainment Group is Proud to Announce the DVD Releases of “Rewind” & “Neverlost”
August 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
LOS ANGELES, CA - Grand Entertainment Group (GEG), a newly founded independent multi-platform content and distribution company based in Los Angeles, is proud to announce the DVD releases of “Rewind” and “Neverlost”, two independent thrillers, on August 14, 2012. “Rewind” stars Allen Leech (“The Sweeney”), Amy Huberman (UK’s “Threesome”) and new comer Sophie Brosnan. This thriller takes you on [...]
No Safe Haven from The Asylum’s Latest Creatures “Bigfoot” and “Shark Week” Available on Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand this August
August 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
LOS ANGELES, CA (August 14, 2012) – From the studio that brought you Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus and Zombie Apocalypse come two new action-thrillers – featuring Alice Cooper, two former teen heartthrobs, an especially tall and hairy beast and a large array of deadly species of shark – that prove that there is no escape from monsters both terrestrial [...]
Ashley Eckstein Reveals Special Events and Exclusive Her Universe Merchandise for Star Wars Celebration VI
August 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
NEW YORK, NY August 14, 2012 The largest gathering of Star Wars fans, Star Wars Celebration VI, is about to take place again in Orlando, Florida August 23rd through the 26th and Ashley Eckstein announced today that she and her fangirl apparel company, Her Universe™, will be there in a big way with a special event, a [...]
2012 JawsFEST Kicks off on Martha’s Vineyard
August 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
JAWS fans from around the world descended upon Martha Vineyard (aka “Amity Island”) to kick start JAWSFEST: The Tribute on Thursday, August 9, 2012. The annual, four-day, fan-driven event takes place August 9-12, 2012, to celebrate the legacy of Steven Spielberg’s film and how it has impacted the lives of those who came to Amity [...]
Strand Releasing releases “Girlfriend” with Jackson Rathbone on VOD and DVD
August 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
GIRLFRIEND is the first North American feature film to star a man with Down Syndrome in the lead role, Evan Sneider. After premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival to outstanding reviews, the film screened theatrically and recently won the prestigious Audience Award at the 2011 Gotham Independent Film Awards, an honor previously bestowed upon [...]
Alamo Drafthouse & Zzangarang!!! Bringing “Van Dammage” to Kansas City!
August 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Alamo Drafthouse’s ZZANG!!! series has teamed up with BANGARANG! to pay the ultimate tribute to all things awesome from the ’80s and ’90s. And nothing seems better suited for their first ever ZZANGARANG!!! event then a send-up to one of the greatest and most charismatic roundhousers to ever grace the silver screen, the Muscles from Brussels – [...]
Magnolia Home Entertainment and Phase 4 Films Divide U.S. Rights to Feature Film SUSHI GIRL
August 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Los Angeles, CA – August 1, 2012 – The Wagner/Cuban Company’s Magnolia Home Entertainment and Phase 4 Films announced today they have jointly acquired North American rights to the Mark Hamill film SUSHI GIRL. The revenge thriller had its international premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival on July 21st 2012, to be followed by a theatrical [...]
Mario Van Peebles’ “We The Party” Hits VOD and Blu-ray This Month
July 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
@Wethepartymovie ft @MarioVanPeebles @SnoopDogg @YG @Quincy comes 2 DVD 7/31. #url#
Richard D. Zanuck, producer of “Jaws,” dies at 77
July 14, 2012 by 1 Comment
Richard D. Zanuck, who rose from out of his famous father’s shadow to become one of the most successful film producers in history, died yesterday in Los Angeles after suffering a heart attack. He was 77. Born of Hollywood royalty (his father was legendary studio head Darryl F. Zanuck, his mother actress Virginia Fox), Mr. [...]
Oscar winner Ernest Borgnine dies at age 95
July 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
When we started this web site Mike G. and I both had a “wish list” of celebrities we’d like to interview. One of the ones on mine was Ernest Borgnine. Over the years we played cat and mouse, trying to nail down a time when he wasn’t working. I actually came within 20 minutes of [...]
Andy Griffith, television icon, dead at 86
July 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Andy Griffith, whose down-home and folksy persona earned him fans from all generations, died today at the age of 86. No cause of death has been given. North Carolina born, Griffith earned a degree in music from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and soon found himself appearing of the Ed Sullivan and [...]
“Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection” on Blu-ray October 2nd
June 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Eight Chilling Classics from the Studio that Pioneered The Horror Genre, Digitally Restored and Released on Blu-Ray™for the First Time Ever in Celebration of Universal’s 100th Anniversary UNIVERSAL CLASSIC MONSTERS: THE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION The Ultimate Box Set with eight Films Plus Over 12 Hours of Bonus Features ArrivesOctober 2nd, Just in Time for Halloween! Universal City, [...]
“Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures” Arrives on Blu-ray for the First Time
June 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
ON SEPTEMBER 18th, THE MAN WITH THE HAT COMES HOME LOOKING BETTER THAN EVER INDIANA JONES: THE COMPLETE ADVENTURES ARRIVES ON BLU-RAY™ FOR THE FIRST TIME, COMPLETELY REMASTERED AND INCLUDING A METICULOUSLY RESTORED VERSION OF RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (June 26, 2012) – In June of 1981 director Steven Spielberg and [...]
Chad Lindberg talks about “My Big Break” and upcoming “Alex Cross”
June 22, 2012 by 1 Comment
“My Big Break”, “The Fast and the Furious” & upcoming “Alex Cross”
Media Mikes featured on E! Online Post!
June 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Media Mikes’ Mike Smith recently commented on Adam Sandler’s streak of bad luck in an article on E! Online. Smith stated: “A lot of his fans grew up, and forget how funny stupid is sometimes” Read the entire article here, “What Killed the Adam Sandler Comedy?” by Joal Ryan. Click here for Moviefone’s post about [...]
CON-X KC to benefit Wounded Warrior Project
June 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
CON-X Kansas City, a three day Horror, Sci-Fi and Pop Culture Convention, will be held September 14-16, 2012 at the Ramada Conference Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Each year the convention chooses a worthy charity to highlight. This year they have chosen the Wounded Warrior Project, a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to [...]
“Save the Date” Lands with Max360 International
May 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
“SAVE THE DATE” LANDS WITH MAX360 INTERNATIONAL Foreign Rights Available for the 2012 Sundance Dramatic Competition Film LOS ANGELES, CA – Max360 International, a newly founded independent multi-platform content and distribution company based in Los Angeles, has acquired the foreign rights to the 2012 Sundance Dramatic Competition Film, “Save the Date”, a modern romantic comedy directed by Michael [...]
Experience James Cameron’s Epic Masterpiece Like Never Before when “Titanic” Comes Home for the First Time Ever on Blu-ray 2D and 3D
May 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
EXPERIENCE JAMES CAMERON’S EPIC MASTERPIECE LIKE NEVER BEFORE WHEN TITANIC COMES HOME FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON BLU-RAY™ 2D AND 3D Spectacular Love Story Debuts On Blu-ray Worldwide September 10, 2012 With More Than 2 ½ Hours of New Special Feature Content LOS ANGELES, CA (May 31, 2012) – The two billion-dollar box office phenomenon [...]
Hot Topic and Her Universe Team Up For Launch On Star Wars Day
May 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
May The 4th Be With You Hot Topic and Her Universe Team Up For Launch On Star Wars Day On May 4th, Star Wars fans celebrate George Lucas’ revered space saga to show that the Force is truly everywhere. They refer to this day as “May the 4th Be With You.” This year, clothing retailer, [...]
New Trailer for “Step Up: Revolution”
May 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
“STEP UP: REVOLUTION” is the next installment in the worldwide smash “STEP UP” franchise, which sets the dancing against the vibrant backdrop of Miami. EMILY (Kathryn McCormick) arrives in Miami with aspirations of becoming a professional dancer and soon falls in love with SEAN (Ryan Guzman), a young man who leads a dance crew in [...]
Shakin’ the Indie Film Scene in 3D
April 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
April 17, 2012 – Kevin and DeAnna Cooper are ex-studio executives that recently signed a distribution deal for their independent 3D family comedy I HEART SHAKEY, the first film from their company Amarok Productions. The first independent film to be shot entirely in stereoscopic 3D, it is paving a new path for other filmmakers. To [...]
Blu-ray Review “Camelot: 45th Anniversary Edition”
April 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Directed by: Joshua Logan Starring: Richard Harris, Vanessa Redgrave, Franco Nero MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed by: Warner Bros. Release Date: April 24, 2012 Running Time: 179 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars This film was based off the classic Broadway musical and it definitely has it problems [...]
Meet Stars of Darren Lynn Bousman and Terrance Zdunich’s “The Devil Carnival” When Tour Comes to Your City!
April 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Do you want to meet the stars and minds behind the new musical movie sensation, THE DEVIL’S CARNIVAL, face-to-face? Now is your chance! THE DEVIL’S CARNIVAL team recently confirmed the list of cast and crew appearing on each date of this exclusive road tour and are now revealing this list to the world! The creators [...]
“Jaws” Gets Detailed on Blu-ray with Features including “The Shark is Still Working” Documentary
April 10, 2012 by 2 Comments
BLU-RAY COMBO PACK INCLUDES BLU-RAY + DVD + DIGITAL COPY + ULTRAVIOLET PLUS OVER 4 HOURS OF BONUS FEATURES: The Shark is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of Jaws - All-new feature-length documentary featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with cast and crew including Steven Spielberg, Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider. The Making of Jaws: A feature-length documentary [...]
Chiller Theatre Expo Spring 2012 Packs a Great Lineup!
April 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The legendary ALICE COOPER will be returning and signing at the Chiller Theatre Expo Spring 2012 edition is coming up on Friday April 27th, Saturday April 28th, & Sunday April 29th. This years event has many first time convention appearances by some great guests like Dean Cain, Robert Loggia, Parker Stevenson, and Cathy Moriarty!! More [...]
PJ Byrne Wrote and Directed New Short on Funny of Die
April 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
PJ Byrne had a busy year last in 2011 with co-starring in both “Horrible Bosses” and “Final Destination 5″. Stealing the show in both film’s easily. PJ is heating up the small screen in 2012, recently joining up on Martin Lawrence’s CBS Comedy Pilot and also voicing Bolin on Nickelodeon’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” spin [...]
EXCLUSIVE BREAKING NEWS: Ralph Bakshi announces “Wizards 2″ script is in the works!
April 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Media Mikes had a chance to chat with Ralph Bakshi this afternoon and he was nice enough to leak us a very exclusive tip. According to Bakshi, there is a script in the works currently for a sequel to his 1977 film “Wizards”. Here is a quote from Bakshi in our upcoming interview: “Right now, [...]
Blu-ray Review “Angels Crest”
March 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Directed by: Gaby Dellal Starring: Thomas Deckker, Jeremy Piven, Elizabeth McGovern, Mira Sorvino Distributed by: Magnolia Pictures MPAA Rating: R Release Date: April 3, 2012 Running Time: 93 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars In the past year alone, Magnolia Pictures has released some of my recent favorite [...]
Planet Comicon 2012 a Huge Success!
March 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
After two days of packed panels and costumed fans, Kansas City’s Planet Comicon 2012 came to a close this past Sunday. Not even unseasonably warm weather or the fact that the University of Kansas’ basketball team was playing for a spot in the Final Four (they made it) could keep fans away from the Overland [...]
Legendary Mockbuster Studio The Asylum Greenlights Third Installment in the “Mega Shark” Franchise
March 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Mega vs. Metal Monster vs. Machine Mega Shark vs. Mecha Shark Legendary Mockbuster Studio The Asylum Greenlights Third Installment in the Mega Shark Franchise LOS ANGELES, CA (March 23, 2012) – After fan-favorite Mega Shark battled a giant octopus and a ferocious “crocosaurus”, fans of the franchise have demanded more action from the enormous Mega [...]
Planet Comicon 2012 This Weekend in Kansas City
March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Planet Comicon, one of the largest pop culture and comic book conventions in the Midwest, opens it’s 2012 edition this weekend, March 24 and 25, at the Overland Park International Trade Center in Overland Park, Kansas. The show runs from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday the 24th and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm [...]
Malcolm Mcdowell to Be Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
March 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
MALCOLM MCDOWELL TO BE HONORED WITH STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME WHO: Malcolm McDowell Emcee: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO Leron Gubler Guests will include Gary Oldman and Rob Zombie, plus Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Reed Diamond and Garcelle Beauvais from TNT’s “Franklin & Bash” along with Mike Kaplan (director, Never Apologize) WHAT: 2,465th Star [...]
JAWSFest: The Tribute General Access Bracelets Now on Sale!
March 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
For fans planning to attend the upcoming JAWSFest: The Tribute on Martha’s Vineyard this coming August, General Access Bracelets are now on sale. The current “early bird” cost is $45.00 for adults and $35.00 for youth (ages 13-18). Children under 13 will not require a bracelet to attend General Access events. On June 1st the [...]
Re-imagined “Footloose” to hit Blu-ray/DVD on March 6
March 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
“Footloose,” the 2011 update of the classic 1984 film, will hit the shelves this coming Tuesday, March 6th. The “FOOTLOOSE” Blu-ray/DVD combo pack includes over an hour of bonus features such as deleted scenes, a look back at the original film, featurettes on the stars and their dancing, commentary by Brewer, music videos and more. [...]
Mike’s Behind the Screen: Remembering John Belushi
March 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
READERS: The following is an expanded version of a “Behind the Screen” I did last year on the late John Belushi. March 5, 2012 marks the 30th Anniversary of his passing. I have included my list of Belushi’s best performances as well as an excerpt from my interview with Tim Kazurinsky, who was a close [...]
MouseTrap Films Snaps up Four Pix for the Launch of Film Festival Flix & Redefines Indie Film Distribution
March 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
First appearing on the scene at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival, newly launched MouseTrap Films has been rapidly snapping up films for distribution via its FILM FESTIVAL FLIX monthly theatrical series and ancillaries. Acquisitions include “Face to Face,” “The Calling,” “The Holy Land of Tyrol,” and “Rancid.” MouseTrap President / CEO, Benjamin Oberman, has [...]
Trailer for “Madonna: Truth Or Dare” on Blu-ray Released
March 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Go backstage and under the covers with the musical and pop culture icon, Madonna, as Lionsgate debuts Miramax’s Madonna: Truth or Dare on Blu-ray Disc April 3, 2012. See the Queen of Pop as never before – singer, dancer, sex goddess, businesswoman and den mother – in an up close and personal documentary chronicling Madonna’s [...]
BREAKING NEWS: “The Complete Indiana Jones Blu-ray Collection” Announced!
February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Complete Indiana Jones Blu-ray Collection will be excavated in the fall of 2012 and will include all four of Indy’s thrilling adventures
The Film Society & IndieWire’s Special Screening/Q&A of “Mary Last Seen” (Martha Marcy May Marlene) with Director Sean Durkin and Cast
February 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
“Mary Last Seen” was the short that Durkin wrote and directed prior to the full feature. It introduced the world of the film while also working as a standalone story. Fortunately it didn’t have to stand alone and now it makes for an eerie precursor ‘Martha’. The short screened prior to the “Martha Marcy May [...]
Maya Entertainment Gets “Between Us” with Foreign Rights
February 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
MAYA ENTERTAINMENT GETS “BETWEEN US” WITH FOREIGN RIGHTS The Julia Stiles, Melissa George, Taye Diggs Film Hits EFM LOS ANGELES, CA – Maya Entertainment Group, Inc., a leading independent multi-platform content and distribution company based in Los Angeles, has acquired from Slamdance Co-Founder, Dan Mirvish’s Bugeater Films, the foreign rights to “Between Us”, starring Julia [...]
“Footloose” Let’s Dance Giveaways & Blu-ray Trailer
February 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
EVERYBODY CUT LOOSE! To celebrate the Blu-ray release of “Footloose” on March 6th, 2012, Paramount Home Media Distribution is giving fans of the hit film Footloose the chance to win a dance inspired by the movie for their school! Just visit https://www.facebook.com/FootlooseMovie to vote for your school, then tell all of your friends and tweet [...]
“In the Land of Blood and Honey” Available March 27th on Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack
February 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Academy Award® Winner Angelina Jolie Makes Her Acclaimed Filmmaking Debut with the 2012 Golden Globe® Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film – IN THE LAND OF BLOOD AND HONEY Featuring Both Authentic Language Theatrical and Never-Before-Seen English-Language Versions of the Film Available March 27th on Blu-ray™ + DVD Combo Pack. Get Both Versions Early on [...]
Whitney Houston dead at 48
February 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Whitney Houston, the Grammy award winning singer whose career saw a major decline due to a battle with drugs, passed away earlier today. Cause of death and location were not immediately reported. Her death was confirmed by her publicist. Houston, the daughter of gospel singer Cissy Houston and niece of pop legend Dionne Warwick (and, [...]
Media Mikes on the Radio 2/9/12 on “The Walt Bodine Show”
February 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This Week on The Walt Bodine Show Movie Critics: New Releases Friday, February 10th, 2012 10:00 – 11:00 AM CST Russ Simmons and the Movie Critics join Walt Bodine for a look at recent movie releases. GUESTS: Russ Simmons, co-host, KKFI, Fox 4 News Mike Smith, MediaMikes.com Call Walt’s LIVE Listener Line: (816) 235-2888 or [...]
“The Town” Cop Back in Town: Titus Welliver in Boston
February 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Titus Welliver, who played one of Boston’s finest in “The Town,” was back in his old neighborhood yesterday to honor Warner Home Video’s Blu-ray Ultimate Collector’s Edition release of “The Town Take 2,” Ben Affleck’s brand new version of his hit drama about a Boston bank robbery. Sal LaMattina, Boston City Councilor representing Mayor Menino [...]
Grand Opening of the Smithsonian’s Warner Bros. Theater
February 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On 2/1/12, The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History celebrated the grand opening of the new Warner Bros. Theater in Washington, D.C., with a ribbon cutting and presentation of the Smithsonian Bicentennial Medal to Clint Eastwood for his contribution to the American experience through film. The medal recognizes Eastwood’s six decades of captivating national and [...]
DVD Review “My Kingdom”
February 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Director: Xiaosong Gao Starring: Chun Wu, Geng Han, Barbie Hsu MPAA Rating: Unrated Distributed by: New Video Run Time: 97 minutes Film: 2 out of 5 stars Extras: N/A The box art for this film claims to have its action scenes choreographed by Sammo Hung (“IP Man 2″) and to me, that sets my expectations [...]
Interview about “Real Steel” with Legacy Effects’ John Rosengrant
January 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
SFX on “Real Steel” and upcoming “The Hunger Games”, “The Amazing Spider-Man” and “The Avengers”
MediaMikes.com Helps Sponsor Kansas City Trivia Competition
January 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
MediaMikes is proud to announce a partnership with the Kansas City based ReelSmart Trivia group. Starting Sunday, January 29, a weekly competition consisting of movie trivia will be held at the Screenland Armour Theatre, 408 Armour Road in North Kansas City. The game begins promptly at 6:00 p.m. Founded by self-confessed trivia addicts Kris Siriwangchai [...]
“Hugo,” “The Artist” lead list of 84th Annual Academy Awards
January 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
“Hugo,” director Martin Scorsese’s loving look at the early history of film, leads all nominees in the race for Oscar gold. The film received 11 total nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. Close behind is “The Artist,” a silent, black and white film that includes Best Picture among its 10 nods. “War Horse” and [...]
“Mosquita Y Mari” Lands with Maya International
January 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Sundance Next Film Selection From Aurora Guerrero Gets Rep’d Los Angeles, CA – Maya International, a leading independent sales and distribution company based in Los Angeles, has worldwide rights to the Sundance selected film “Mosquita Y Mari” written and directed by Aurora Guerrero. The film, a co-production with Chad Burris’s Indion Entertainment, will be [...]
