STRANGER SINGS! THE PARODY MUSICAL Extends Run Through April 30th

Once again extended, by popular demand, Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical will now run through April 30 at Playhouse 46 at St. Luke's (308 W. 46th Street). To purchase tickets or for further information, visit StrangerSings.com.

The Boss Baby: Back In Business Officially Confirmed To Be Done

 

Written by: Josh "The Merc" Raynor

Trailer for Hulu's UTOPIA FALLS is Officially Here!!

Hundreds of years in the future, in the last living colony on earth, a city called New Babyl, twenty-four teenage candidates are chosen to take part in an annual musical competition known as The Exemplar. For all of them it's a chance to write their names in the history books, but for Aliyah, the independent and adventurous daughter to a city government official, it's the beginning of an incredible adventure. Through the discovery of a mysterious archive, she is exposed to hip-hop, an ancient form of music culture, which will lead her to question everything she has ever known and change her world forever.

‘The Righteous Gemstones’ First Season Hits DVD This April

Danny McBride returns and reunites the creative team behind Vice Principals and Eastbound and Down with HBO’s latest hit comedy The Righteous Gemstones. Ahead of the show’s second season, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is set to release The Righteous Gemstones: The Complete First Season on DVD April 14, 2020 for $24.98 SRP ($29.98 SRP in Canada). The two-disc set features all nine hilarious episodes plus an “Invitation to the Set” bonus feature.

Oscarmetrics Breaks Down The Math of the Biggest Awards Night of the Year

Do you love the Oscars? Do you love trying to predict the winner each year?  Well then I have the book for you!  Oscarmetrics: The Math Behind the Biggest Night in Hollywood takes you through the Academy Awards by way of mathematical statistics and analysis as Ben Zauzmer breaks down each category.

Austin’s IDTV Action Fest Awards First-Time Director With Top Award

Dilan Jay, a first-time filmmaker, is making waves coming out of Austin’s Iron Dragon TV Action Fest, by taking home their top award, the “Best Action Film” award, for his film Hollow Point.

The 91st Academy Award: NOMINATIONS LIST

The Academy unveiled its 2019 Oscar nominations early Tuesday morning, with The Favourite and Roma leading all films with 10 nods apiece.

Both movies are nominated for best picture for the 91st Oscars alongside BlacKkKlansman, Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody, Green Book, A Star Is Born and Vice.

A Star Is Born and Vice also were dominant in the 2019 Oscar nominations, earning eight apiece, followed by Black Panther with seven, BlacKkKlansman with six and Bohemian Rhapsody and Green Book with five each.

Do you dare to enter The World's Most Claustrophobic Cinema?

Göteborg Film Festival is the leading film festival in Scandinavia. Every year, the festival attracts big names - like actors Mads Mikkelsen and Alicia Vikander - as well as huge crowds of guests and participants. This year, a few selected visitors will also be able to use the festival to challenge their deepest fears by watching the Nordic premiere of the sci-fi adaption Aniara, trapped alone in a sarcophagus and isolated from the outside world. It's the definition of a unique movie experience, and almost certainly the world's most claustrophobic cinema.

’Camp Death III in 2D’ Director Watched Own Film 34 Consecutive Times for Fundraiser

For the purposes of promotion (and raising much needed advertising funds) Canadian Director Matt Frame sat through his film 'Camp Death III in 2D!' 34 continuous times for a grand total of 52 hours, 27 minutes, and 23 seconds.

Release Date & Poster Revealed For Lars Klevberg's CHILD'S PLAY

Orion Pictures will officially release the much anticipated contemporary version of the iconic horror classic Child's Play, which was being held as "Untitled Orion Horror", from Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures (MGM) in theaters nationwide on June 21, 2019, it was announced today by John Hegeman, President, Orion Pictures. 

DETECTIVE PIKACHU Trailer & Poster Officially Released

Today we got the first official trailer for POKÉMON: Detective Pikachu, starring the voice of Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) as Pikachu, everyone’s favorite Pokémon. The film will be a combination of live-action and animation. You can check out the poster and the trailer below:

Comic Book Legend, Stan Lee, Passes Away At 95

Today we have lost the most influential man in the world of comic books.  Stan Lee, the legendary writer, editor and publisher of Marvel Comics, the man responsible for such iconic characters as Spider-Man, X-Men, Thor, Iron Man, Black Panther, and The Fantastic Four, has tragically died today at the age of 95.

TOY STORY 4 Poster & Teaser Trailer Officially Released

It has been nearly a decade since Woody, Buzz, and the gang graced the big screen with a feature film, but next June we will finally get to see the next chapter of this epic saga.

And to get us hyped for the upcoming film, Pixar has released the first official teaser poster and teaser trailer.  Just enough to leave us wanting more.  The teaser also includes an updated synopsis that reveals the film takes the beloved Toy Story characters on a brand-new "road trip adventure".

How To Train Your Dragon 3 Poster Officially Released

The first official poster for How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World has been released.

It shows Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (Jay Baruchel) and his friend Toothless meeting an ethereal-looking female Night Fury. Based on the series of children's books by Cressida Cowell, the How to Train Your Dragon films have taken audiences' collective breath away with their gorgeous animation, broad horizons, and heartfelt stories of family and friendship.

Podcast Episode #6: CINEMACON 2018 & Avengers: Infinity War NON-SPOILER Review

Hey there, fellow Mercs!  Check out the sixth episode of the official Merc With A Movie Blog podcast!

During this episode, I discuss all the big news that came out of CinemaCon 2018 from all the major studios!

I also give a short NON-SPOILER review of Avengers: Infinity War!

Podcast Episode #5: Big Casting News From Aquaman, Terminator, Mulan, and more

Hey there, fellow Mercs!  Check out the fifth episode of the official Merc With A Movie Blog podcast!

During this episode, I discuss some big casting news from films like Aquaman, Terminator, and Mulan, as well as John Krasinski's new project and much, much more!

I also give quick reviews of A Quiet Place and Blumhouse's Truth or Dare.

Podcast Episode #4: Creed 2 Begins Filming; Solo: A Star Wars Story To Debut At Cannes Film Festival

Hey there, fellow Mercs!  Check out the fourth episode of the official Merc With A Movie Blog podcast!

During this episode, I discuss Creed 2, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Wonder Woman 2, Blockers, and much more!

Podcast Episode #3: FOX Pushes Back X-Men: Dark Phoenix & New Mutants; James Wan Adapts The Tommyknockers

Hey there, fellow Mercs!  Check out the third episode of the official Merc With A Movie Blog podcast!

During this episode, I discuss FOX pushing X-Men: Dark Phoenix and New Mutants back, a new adaptation of Stephen King's The Tommyknockers by James Wan, Jurassic World, Wonder Woman 2, and much more!

Podcast Episode #2 - Ava DuVernay Signs On To Direct 'The New Gods' For DC; Rob Zombie Announces Filming Has Begun On Sequel To 'The Devil's Rejects'

Hey there, fellow Mercs!  The second episode of the official Merc With A Movie Blog podcast is online now, and you can check it out right here!

This week I discuss Ava DuVernay directing DC's The New Gods, Rob Zombie filming the sequel to The Devil's Rejects, Danny Boyle signing on to Bond 25, and so much more!!!




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Podcast Episode #1 - Black Panther Hits $1 Billion, SXSW Kicks Off With A Bang

Merc With A Movie Blog has officially launched a podcast.  Check out the first episode here (which we aired last Monday), and look out for new episodes every Monday.  And be sure to follow us on SoundCloud!!!