Fortitude - The Story So Far

With the release of Fortitude Season 2 out May 1st on DVD and Blu-ray we decided to take a look at the story so far....

Season two begins several weeks after the disturbing events of season one as the strange goings-on continue in the town of Fortitude after a body is discovered. The wasp contamination has been eliminated, but the effects are still fresh and life isn’t the same for the once close knit community.

Located in the Arctic Circle, Fortitude is a remote, but perfect little town – or at least that’s what it seemed. The series opened with sickly Henry (Michael Gambon) as he comes across a polar bear attacking a man. He aims his rifle at the bear but accidently kills the man instead. When friendly and sympathetic Sheriff Dan (Richard Dormer) shows up, he lets Henry go.

Two children make a discovery unlike any other – a mammoth tooth. However later, one of the children, Liam (Darwin Brokenbro), brutally murders the local professor Charlie (Christopher Eccleston). Anyone who touches the tooth becomes infected by wasps which cause strange and violent behaviour. With two murders occurring in what used to be a peaceful town, everyone is on edge.

The lives of the people in Fortitude are more interconnected than originally believed as the murder mystery continues. Liam’s parents are scrutinised, bringing to light his father Frank’s (Nicholas Pinnock) affair with hotel manager Elena (Verónica Echegui). To make matters more complicated, it is revealed that Eric (Bjorn Hlynur Harlödsson), Governor Odegard’s (Sofie Gråbøl) husband, has been having an affair with Trish (Chipo Chung), Professor Charlie’s wife, and that Sherriff Dan, who played a blind eye to Henry, has feelings for Elena.

DCI investigator Morton (Stanley Tucci) comes to town with the goal of solving the murder which was quickly blamed on a polar bear. He however suspects something more sinister. It is revealed Dan is Henry’s son and he attempted to kill the man attacked by the polar bear to protect Elena. Henry shoots DCI Morton, making sure no-one finds out the truth and then turns the gun on himself. Carrie (Elizabeth Dormer-Phillips), who was with Liam when the tooth was discovered, is surprisingly unaffected by the wasps.

In an intense conclusion to the first season, we find a group of people on a quest to find the cause of these behaviours. Natalie (Sienna Guillory) is amongst them. She and team member Vincent (Luke Treadaway) discover that the wasps are the cause and go to destroy them, but not without one last causality – Elena is infected. As she attempts to kill young Carrie, Sheriff Dan has no choice but to shoot her.

As season two begins, Dan is missing and is now presumed dead despite Eric’s desperate attempts to find him. Plus, Governor Odegard is desperately fighting to save her job and a town in disrepute.    Out in the stunning wilderness, nature is growing ever more dangerous and the town of Fortitude is faced with unpredictable new threats. The sky has turned red with a Blood Aurora, and a mysterious new stranger arrives at the isolated town with an unsettling agenda. When another murder brings terror to the already fragile community, we soon realise that in Fortitude nothing, and no-one, is ever what we expect.

Don’t miss your chance to own the second season of the compelling psychological thriller as FORTITUDE: THE COMPLETE SEASON 2 is out May 1st

The Night Shift Season 4 Trailer (HD)

Check your vitals. The Night Shift Season 4 is sure to get your heart racing when it premieres Thursday, June 22nd at 9/8c on NBC.

Googly-eyed Stubby Squid | Nautilus Live

The team spotted this Stubby Squid off the coast of California at a depth of 900 meters (2,950 feet). The stubby squid (Rossia pacifica) looks like a cross between an octopus and squid, but is more closely related to cuttlefish. This species spends life on the seafloor, activating a sticky mucus jacket and burrowing into the sediment to camouflage, leaving their eyes poking out to spot prey like shrimp and small fish. Rossia pacifica is found in the Northern Pacific from Japan to Southern California, most commonly seen up to 300m deep, but specimens have been collected at 1000m depth.

The Void - New Clip and Quotes Poster

In UK Cinemas March 31st - Tickets Available now: https://www.ourscreen.com/film/The-Void

Encountering a blood-soaked man on a dark deserted road, a police officer rushes the victim to the local hospital. Soon the staff and patients are trapped by a terrifying, otherworldly threat and forced on a hellish voyage into the depths of the building to escape the nightmare. Shocking, haunting and boasting mind-blowing practical special effects, The Void is a new must-see horror event, starring Ellen Wong (Scott Pilgrim vs the World), Kathleen Munroe (Alphas), Aaron Poole (Forsaken) and Kenneth Welsh (The Aviator) and Daniel Fathers. Written and directed by Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski and from the Executive Producer of The Witch.

Available on Digital from 7th April and DVD & Blu-ray from 24th April:

War for the Planet of the Apes | Official HD Trailer #2

In cinemas July 2017

In War for the Planet of the Apes, the third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise, Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.

Game of Thrones Season 7 Trailer

First full trailer for Game of Thrones Season 7 is here.

Famous in Love (Freeform) "Hollywood Problems" Promo HD - Bella Thorne series

Based on the novel by Rebecca Serle, “Famous in Love” stars Bella Thorne as Paige, an ordinary college student who gets her big break after auditioning for the starring role in a Hollywood blockbuster. She must now navigate her new star-studded life — and undeniable chemistry with her two co-leads — while uncovering the truth about what happened to a missing, famous popstar.

First photos of the Wrestlemania Set

The first photos of the Wrestlemania set are coming in, and it looks like it is gonna be epic!

Source: Quan Chi Black‏ @MachoMane_

Source: Riz‏ @johncenaAm

Source: ffsseth‏ - @_ffsseth

Designated Survivor "One Hundred Days" (HD) Season 1 Episode 15 Promo

Designated Survivor 1x15 "One Hundred Days" Season 1 Episode 15 Promo - As President Kirkman releases an agenda to reset his presidency, Alex makes a controversial public statement that threatens to derail it. Meanwhile, FBI agent Hannah Wells unknowingly finds herself in the center of a dangerous trap while getting closer to the truth. Mark Deklin guest stars as Senator Jack Bowman, on ABC’s “Designated Survivor,” Wednesday, April 5th on ABC.

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IT - Official Teaser Trailer

In Theaters September 8

New Line Cinema’s horror thriller “IT,” directed by Andrés Muschietti (“Mama”), is based on the hugely popular Stephen King novel of the same name, which has been terrifying readers for decades.

When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, a group of young kids are faced with their biggest fears when they square off against an evil clown named Pennywise, whose history of murder and violence dates back for centuries.

iZombie Season 3 Trailer (HD)

In the third season, Liv has discovered there are more zombies living in Seattle than she previously believed. In fact, there is a private military contractor employing a small zombie army, and that army is preparing for the day humans learn of their existence. Major finds a job and acceptance in this army. Liv and Clive investigate the murder of a zombie family that may just set off an all-out zombie-human war. Ravi’s former boss at the Center for Disease Control shows up in Seattle to investigate the Max Rager massacre. Blaine finds living as a human with no memory of his evil past is more blessing than curse. Peyton pulls at a thread in one of her cases that may lead to the villain that’s pulling all the strings. This season, Liv will eat the brains and take on the traits of a dominatrix, a JACKASS-style stunt man, an office gossip, a pre-school teacher, a conspiracy theorist, a dungeon master, and many more.

How To Brexit: How To Spend The Money | Unspun with Matt Forde

In this week's cut-out-and-keep guide on "How To Brexit" from Matt Forde... How To Spend The Money.

The new series of Unspun with Matt Forde continues Wednesdays at 10pm on Dave.

One of the most exciting voices in political comedy returns to Dave with a brand-new and exclusive run of the show that once again provides a topical, fearless weekly look at the world of Westminster and beyond.

Recorded the day before airing, this UKTV Original features reactions to the fast-changing news agenda, interviews with leading political figures and additional reporting from international comedians including Andy Zaltzman and Phil Wang and music from Matt’s house band MP4, the world’s only parliamentary rock group whose members are all serving, or former politicians.

At the heart of each Unspun With Matt Forde will be an in-depth discussion with one of Britain’s leading political figures. Fresh from the news of Brexit, series one saw Matt grill some of the UK’s most talked about politicians including Chuka Umunna, Ruth Davidson, Nick Clegg and Anna Soubry. Guests for this second series are still TBC.
Unspun With Matt Forde takes an irreverent look at politics and politicians in 2017, a time where political satire has never been more essential.

Dave: Sky111, Virgin127, Freeview 12, BT & TalkTalk 12

How To Brexit: Leave A Customs Union

In this cut-out-and-keep guide on "How To Brexit" from Matt Forde explains how to leave a customs union.

The new series of Unspun with Matt Forde continues Wednesdays at 10pm on Dave.

One of the most exciting voices in political comedy returns to Dave with a brand-new and exclusive run of the show that once again provides a topical, fearless weekly look at the world of Westminster and beyond.

Recorded the day before airing, this UKTV Original features reactions to the fast-changing news agenda, interviews with leading political figures and additional reporting from international comedians including Andy Zaltzman and Phil Wang and music from Matt’s house band MP4, the world’s only parliamentary rock group whose members are all serving, or former politicians.

At the heart of each Unspun With Matt Forde will be an in-depth discussion with one of Britain’s leading political figures. Fresh from the news of Brexit, series one saw Matt grill some of the UK’s most talked about politicians including Chuka Umunna, Ruth Davidson, Nick Clegg and Anna Soubry. Guests for this second series are still TBC.

Unspun With Matt Forde takes an irreverent look at politics and politicians in 2017, a time where political satire has never been more essential.

Dave: Sky111, Virgin127, Freeview 12, BT & TalkTalk 12

Jeopardy: What is a threesome?

Jeopardy: What is a threesome?

Competition: Win Tomboy on DVD

Tomboy is out on DVD on 3rd April and to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies of the DVD to give away.

Synopsis:
Frank Kitchen is an assassin at the top of his game. When he's double-crossed by a group of ruthless gangsters he falls into the hands of a rogue surgeon, known only as The Doctor, who transforms him into a woman against his will.

Aided by a nurse with her own set of secrets, Frank the hitman becomes Tomboy the hitwoman and revenge is the first thing on her mind... Starring Michelle Rodriguez (Fast & Furious, Machete Kills) and Sigourney Weaver (Alien, Avatar), TOMBOY is a jaw-droppingly audacious revenge thriller you won't forget.

Check out the release on Amazon by clicking the link below: (Opens in a new window)
Tomboy [DVD]


COMPETITION CLOSED


Terms and conditions
1. Closing date 10-04-17
2. No alternative prize is available
3. When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.
4. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.

Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne & Rihanna star in Luc Beeson's Valerian - New Trailer and Poster

VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS is the visually spectacular new adventure film from Luc Besson, the legendary director of Leon, The Fifth Element and Lucy, based on the ground-breaking comic book series which inspired a generation of artists, writers and filmmakers.

In the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alpha—an ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence and cultures with each other.

There is a mystery at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.

WIN ONE OF TWO LIMITED THE VOID T-SHIRTS TO CELEBRATE THE NEW HORROR RELEASE

Prepare for a fresh slice of terror from the warped imaginations of VFX and design masters Steven Kostanski and Jeremy Gillespie. The Void is a highly anticipated new horror following a series of successful and prestigious festival appearances. Encountering a blood-soaked man on a dark deserted road, a police officer rushes the victim to the local hospital. Soon the staff and patients are trapped by a terrifying, otherworldly threat and forced on a hellish voyage into the depths of the building to escape the nightmare.

Shocking, haunting and boasting mind-blowing practical special effects, The Void is a new must-see horror event, starring Ellen Wong (Scott Pilgrim vs the World), Kathleen Munroe (Alphas), Aaron Poole (Forsaken) Kenneth Welsh (The Aviator) and Daniel Fathers. Written and directed by Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski.

Signature Entertainment presents The Void at UK cinemas from 31st March and on Digital HD from 7th April

Cinema Tickets: ourscreen.com/film/The-Void
Digital HD link: iTunes

Competition Closed

Terms and conditions
1. Closing date 14-04-17
2. No alternative prize is available
3. When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.
4. Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.

The Reincarnation of the OBSOLETE TNA Tag Team Titles

Matt Hardy just uploaded this video of the reincarnation of the TNA Tag Team Titles.

"After exerting everything within our VESSELS to make TNA trendy and cool again, we were betrayed by the OBSOLETE OWL. Since we carried the TNA Tag Titles to a CELESTIAL plane, as well as becoming greater than our host, the #7Deities mandated that I REINCARNATE these OBSOLETE Titles.. These titles have now been transformed into something worthy of The Greatest Tag Team in Space and Time.

This video was shot, edited and scored by the BRILLIANT Queen Rebecca Hardy, who also shot/edited/scored several similar vignettes for TNA without ever being paid, credited, or signing over the rights for TNA to use them. Rebecca, like Jeff and I, did many things for this brand because we're upstanding beings. #HouseHardy will now continue to soar to new heights while the OWL fades away and classifies itself as OBSOLETE."

Striking the balance between Paul Levesque and Triple H

The businessman Levesque is the executive vice president of Talent, Live Events & Creative for WWE. His more well-known persona, Triple H, is one of the most iconic figures in sports entertainment.

In both capacities, the tasks that he is faced with on a daily basis would be a lot for one person to handle; most of the time, Levesque has two or three different hats to wear on a daily basis, and even more so when he's making regular appearances on WWE TV.

Full story at
ESPN

Paige and Alberto El Patron (aka Alberto Del Rio) comment on the recent Paige Sex Tape Hack/Leak

Paige released a statement earlier today talking about the hack/leak, you can read it below.

🙏 pic.twitter.com/gyB5UIkbzC

— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) March 28, 2017

Alberto El Patron (aka Alberto Del Rio) also posted a picture on his Instagram and commented which you can see below.

I doesn't matter how many times you try to break us... is not gonna happen... we were harassed by a company we still are... cause you don't fool me MF's I know I was you trying to destroy us... destroy my baby... she's better stronger than all of you pieces of 💩 We are getting married Wednesday ... Have a nice and go and F... yourself hatters

A post shared by Alberto El Patron (@el_patron_alberto) on Mar 27, 2017 at 12:12pm PDT

Fan films The Undertaker entering the ring in darkness during last nights WWE Raw (27th Match 2017)

Ever wondered how The Undertaker can suddenly appear in the ring out of seemingly nowhere? Well wonder no more!

Great fan footage showing The Undertaker entering the ring in darkness during the Roman Reigns segment. Awkwardly a production team member gets a smack in the face during the process!

@ryansatin :) pic.twitter.com/3uDxggp01m

— MeepMoop™Guy (@VincentMichaels) 28 March 2017

Bones 12x12 Promo "The End in the End" (HD) Series Finale

Bones 12x12 "The End in the End" Season 12 Episode 12 Promo (Series Finale) - With Kovac still at large, the team searches for evidence to track him down. After Brennan experiences a setback, the rest of the team must figure out how to find Kovac without her, putting everything she has ever taught them to the test. When all signs point to Kovac having outside help, as well as a hideout, Booth and Brennan go searching for him in the all-new “The Final Chapter: The End in the End” series finale episode of BONES airing Tuesday, March 28th on FOX.

Good Guy John Cena

A lot of people helped make my sons wish come true. I can't thank you guys enough! Unfortunately John Cena was not part of the Meet and Greet package, but I didn't let that stop us. Ironically with the help of John Cenas opponent in last nights match, we got to go backstage and meet him! Oh, did I mention John Cena also threw Payton his Shirt and wristband during the match!

Spider-Man: Homecoming - Trailer 2

Does the suit make the man? Watch the all-new #SpiderManHomecoming trailer now and make sure to see it in theaters July 7.

Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker (Tom Holland) returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark, Parker starts to embrace his newfound identity as Spider-Man. He also tries to return to his normal daily routine -- distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just a friendly neighborhood superhero. Peter must soon put his powers to the test when the evil Vulture emerges to threaten everything that he holds dear.

Ferdinand | Official HD Trailer #1 | 2017

Ferdinand is an upcoming American 3D computer animated comedy film produced by Blue Sky Studios and 20th Century Fox Animation, based on the children's book The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf.

In cinemas December 2017
Directed by Carlos Saldanha
Starring John Cena

A Ghost Story Trailer (2017)

In this singular exploration of legacy, love, loss, and the enormity of existence, a recently deceased, white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to try and reconnect with his bereft wife.

Stars

Sonia Acevedo
Casey Affleck

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales - 5 x Behind The Scenes clips + Trailer (2017)

Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) feels the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost sailors led by his old nemesis, the evil Capt. Salazar (Javier Bardem), escape from the Devil's Triangle. Jack's only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it, he must forge an uneasy alliance with a brilliant and beautiful astronomer and a headstrong young man in the British navy.

Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception - Ukon Trailer | PS4, PS Vita

Utawarermono: Mask of Deception is a grand tale meant to enchant the hearts and minds of players in search of incredible journey. The game begins atop a snowy mountain where the protagonist awakens in an unfamiliar wilderness, surrounded by deadly creatures, with nothing but a hospital gown and a splitting headache. However, he’s eventually rescued by a beautiful girl named Kuon, who sports both adorable animal ears and a beastlike tail. Finding that the hapless man has no memory of anything, Kuon decides to take the amnesiac into her care, naming him Haku. As their journey takes them across the land, Haku will (reluctantly) encounter colorful characters (yes, that means more animal people), build deep relationships, battle ruthless enemies, and find himself inexorably dragged into the political machinations of the mighty nation of Yamato.

New York in 1993 in HD - DTheater DVHS Demo Tape

In 2002 D-Theater launched in the US - the dealers needed a demo tape of HD footage. JVC reused some HD video that had been shot as a demo for the Japanese HD market back in 1993.

This footage would have most likely been originally used for a HiVision MUSE Laserdisc demo.

You can tell the year is 1993 by the adverts in Times Square - the Radio 501 CD that's advertised on a billboard came out in 1993 and Paper Moon is playing at the Marquis Theater.

For those wondering what HD video camera tech existed in 1993 - there are a few options, but it's likely that this footage was shot with a HDVS camera- perhaps a Sony SONY HDC-500 attached to a HDV-10 portable recorder which recorded on UniHi 3/4" tape.

Supergirl 2x18 Extended Promo "Ace Reporter" (HD)

Supergirl 2x18 "Ace Reporter" Season 2 Episode 18 Extended Promo - Supergirl returns with all-new episodes beginning Monday April 24th on The CW!

24: Legacy 1x10 Promo "9:00 PM - 10:00 PM" (HD)

24: Legacy 1x10 "9:00 PM - 10:00 PM" Season 1 Episode 10 Promo - Rebecca's personal and work life collide when she gets a phone call that forces her to make an important decision. Meanwhile, Nicole confronts Carter about his commitment to their relationship and his future with the CTU in the all-new “9:00 PM - 10:00 PM” episode of 24: LEGACY airing Monday, April 3rd on FOX.

Grimm Series Finale Trailer (HD)

Grimm 6x13 "The End" Season 6 Episode 13 Promo (Series Finale) - Nick (David Giuntoli) faces off against his greatest foe yet as it seems no weapon can defeat him. At the Spice Shop, Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell), Rosalee (Bree Turner) and Eve (Bitsie Tulloch) search for answers and stumble upon a rare potion that may help the fight. Elsewhere, Capt. Renard (Sasha Roiz) and Adalind (Claire Coffee) try to keep Diana (Hannah R. Loyd) and baby Kelly safe as the threat has its eyes set on the children. Russell Hornsby and Reggie Lee also star.

Time After Time 1x06 Promo "Caught Up in Circles" (HD)

Time After Time 1x06 "Caught Up in Circles" Season 1 Episode 6 Promo - H.G., Vanessa and Jane decide to investigate “Project Utopia” while Vanessa doesn’t realize some of the people in her life are not who they appear to be, on ABC’s “Time After Time,” Sunday, April 2nd on ABC.

Shades of Blue 2x05 Promo "Sweet Caroline" (HD)

Shades of Blue 2x05 "Sweet Caroline" Season 2 Episode 5 Promo - The mafia seeks revenge on Harlee (Jennifer Lopez) by framing her for murder. As Harlee works against the clock - and her own crew - to cover her tracks, Wozniak (Ray Liotta) fights to keep his cop-family together when evidence of an old crime puts pressure on the already splintering team. Stahl (Warren Kole) cozies up to Cristina (Sarah Jeffery), getting one step closer to the truth about Miguel. Also starring Drea de Matteo, Dayo Okeniyi, Vincent Laresca, Hampton Fluker and Gino Anthony Pesi. Guest starring Anna Gunn, Dov Davidoff, Margaret Colin and Michael Laurence.

Imaginary Mary (ABC) "Snuggles" Promo HD - Jenna Elfman comedy series

Alice (Jenna Elfman) is a fiercely independent career woman whose life is turned upside-down when she meets the love of her life – a divorced father with three kids. This triggers even more upheaval when the slightly unhinged imaginary friend she created as a child suddenly reappears to help her navigate the transition from single girl to a woman ready for a family.

Sporting Injuries On Film

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that every sensible person loves a good sports movie. Hell, even people who can’t abide actual sport can’t fail to be roused by the Rocky overture or, um, The Mighty Ducks. An occupational hazard in a sports film, though, is the increased likelihood of a bone-crunching or leg-snapping injury, something that is never more clearly illustrated than in the brilliantly visceral, utterly absorbing boxing thriller Bleed For This, available digitally and on Blu-ray and DVD from March 27th courtesy of Icon Film Distribution, and as showcased in the below list of ‘look away now’ moments from sporting cinema:

Bleed For This (2016)
This underdog story starring Miles Teller as you’ve never seen before, documents one of sport’s most incredible comebacks. The film follows the cocky and sure footed Vinny Pazienza (Teller), who teams up with one of the sport’s most celebrated trainers (Aaron Eckhart) in an effort to win world tiles, which he does in style! However, months after the bout which sees Vinny at the top of his game, it all comes crashing down, as he severely injures his spine in a head-on car crash, and doctors tell him he’ll likely never walk again, let alone throw a punch. After some rest time and getting a metal ‘halo’ spine brace painfully screwed and unscrewed from his head, Vinny works on getting back in the ring and defies belief by winning his title bout to win back his championship, to the disbelief of medical professionals across the globe!


Rush (2013)
Rush is a simply brilliant film. Whether you’re interested in Formula One or not, the cat and mouse relationship between James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and Niki Lauda (Daniel Bruhl) is impossible to look away from and made all the more real by their grudging respect for one another. There are plenty of rough and tumble moments and more than your fair share of horrifying crashes, but the moment that takes the biscuit for sheer horror is when Niki Lauda is pulled from his burning car and made to commence a truly horrifying session of having his lungs hoovered in an attempt to remove the effects of said blaze. Multiplexes everywhere played to the sound of lunches coming back for a second swipe at digestion and the scene is hard to un-see.


Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
This Will Ferrell/Jon C. Riley comedy is not only a hilarious look at the NASCAR world, but also insightful, as it shows the psychological damage the sport can inflict on a driver after a heavy accident. So much so that drivers apparently strip off and run round the track in their briefs yelling for Tom Cruise and Oprah to save them. Ricky Bobby (Ferrell) plays a pit crew member who gets a chance to race for a failing team, and manages to race his way up to being the face of the sport, taking his buddy Cal (Riley) with him. After the horrific accident – and the slightly embarrassing scenes that follow – Ricky’s rehabilitation to get himself race-ready again includes his father putting a fierce cougar in the car with him to help his courage. Ricky manages to get back on the track and beat his former partner-come-enemy in a literal sprint to the finish. Now that’s what we call Shake and bake!


Million Dollar Baby (2004)
I bet you never thought a miss-placed stool could be so lethal. The second boxing movie on our list takes a look at the female boxing world, as Hilary Swank pushes herself to the limit to become a pro, in Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-sweeping feature film. After training with the dynamic duo of Eastwood and Morgan Freeman, Maggie (Swank) gets her chance to go toe to toe with some of the best in the game. But during a particularly ferocious bout, after the bell has been called, a competitor attacks Maggie with her gloves down, and then falls onto the stall that has been put in her corner, breaking her neck. Unlike our man Vinny, Maggie was unable to overcome her horrific injury but treasured her friendship with her coaches that gave her life meaning more than any stupid belt.


Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets (2002)
Okay, so the jury might be out on whether Quidditch is an actual sport (notwithstanding the fact that groups of deeply single people gather to try and play it in real life), but Harry Potter’s favourite pastime after feeling up the sister of his best friend is certainly brutal. This is illustrated repeatedly throughout the megalithic film series, but never more so than in Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets when Harry falls from his broom and breaks his arm. Not in and of itself a horrific sporting injury, granted, but when Kenneth Branagh’s Gilderoy Lockhart attempts a quick fix that turns Harry’s arm to jelly a nation of under tens had to look away...


Escape To Victory (1981)
In a twisted alternate reality where Pele, Bobby Moore and Ossy Ardiles are incarcerated in a WWII POW camp alongside Michael Caine and Sylvester Stallone it seems entirely natural that the camp commandant (Max von Sydow, obviously) would encourage a POW vs German soldiers football match, no? Directed by the mighty John Huston, this mad-as-jam football/WWII mash-up is utter, utter nonsense but incredibly hard to dislike. In a film full of shark jumping moments however, none is more barmy than the decision the team make to get rid of their perfectly serviceable goalkeeper and put Sylvester Stallone in his place despite no discernible prior experience of the Beautiful Game. How, you ask? Well, they stamp on the goalkeeper’s arm to break it, just so good old Sly can try to escape along with the rest of the team after the match.


BLEED FOR THIS IS OUT ON BLU-RAY, DVD AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS FROM MARCH 27TH, 2017

Best Boxing Films

Everyone loves a true underdog story, a modern day tale that often features prominently in the sport of boxing. Put together a few punches and a competitor at rock bottom, looking for a way up, and you have a classic boxing film on your hands! With so many of these films playing on our human nature to empathise with the underdog, it’s no wonder that boxing films like Raging Bull and Rocky have gone on to become classics in the history of cinema. With their ability to make an impact on audiences in any social climate and stand the test of time, the boxing world continues to fascinate audiences in modern cinema, with films like Southpaw and more recently Bleed For This packing a real punch.

In honour of the DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital release of Bleed for This on March 27th, we take a look at some of the past knockouts of the genre, as we countdown the greatest ever boxing movies to hit the big screen.


Rocky (1979)
A film that would skyrocket Sylvester Stalone’s career and launch a global franchise, Rocky is the epitome of a great sports film. Rocky Balboa (Stalone) is a struggling boxer from Philadelphia who works as a debt collector for a loan shark. Spending occasional time in the ring, Rocky is a small-time fighter looking for an in. His chance comes when a champion boxer, Apollo Creed, comes to Philly with the aim of fighting a local boxer. At the same time, Rocky comes across a shy woman, Adrian (Talia Shire), who happens to be the sister of his best friend Paulie. While Rocky and Adrian’s romance heats up, Creed sets his sights on Rocky being the man he fights. After months of training, the intense fight takes place, setting the stage for what would be one of the greatest upsets in boxing.


Raging Bull (1980)
It’s a film like this that makes you remember how good Robert De Niro is. This riveting film follows Jake La Motta (De Niro), a middleweight boxing champion who has a tendency to bring his boxing aggression home with him. Plagued by anger and jealousy, we bear witness to a torn family going through some of the hardest challenges in life, while Jake remains desperate to stay in the game. De Niro’s powerful portrayal earned him an Academy Award and made director Martin Scorsese a household name, cementing their partnership as one of the greatest of all time. This film really was one of the first to truly shed light on the harsh realities that boxers go through and how the glory begins to fade after a win.


Million Dollar Baby (2004)
One of many great films in the back-catalogue of director Clint Eastwood, this boxing movie takes the genre in a new direction. In a world filled with male led sports films, Million Dollar Baby helps show that women can pack a punch when needed to as well! Frankie Dunn (Eastwood) is a boxing trainer who has lost almost every opportunity he had to rise up. Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank) is an amateur boxer who seeks help from the veteran turned trainer, who form a special bond on their way glory. Filled with drama and intense bouts, the most gut-punching part of the film comes at the end with a famous twist no one saw coming.


Cinderella Man (2005)
“I have to believe that when things are bad, I can change them” – and that he did. A stellar cast including Russell Crowe, Paul Giamatti, and Renee Zellweger made this film into a hit and earned three Academy Award nominations. Throughout the duration of the film, we fall in love with the Braddock family as they fight to make it through the Great Depression. With his family in mind, Jim Braddock (Crowe) re-enters the ring with the hope of securing his families’ future. After winning fight after fight, Braddock becomes the hero for the little guy and soon rises to the top. With only one man to beat, it becomes his most important fight as his opponent is not only a heavyweight champion, but has already killed two people in the ring. As well as highlighting the clear lack of health & safety in the sport during the 1920’s, the film manages to keep you gripped both in and outside of the ring.


The Fighter (2010)
Christian Bale proved he can step out of the bat suit and still kick ass in his Academy Award winning performance as Dicky Eklund. After losing his successful career in boxing to cocaine addiction that continues to plague him, Dicky goes on a quest to make his brother, played by Mark Wahlberg, one of the greats. Full of deep seeded family drama with lines drawn, ”Irish”  Mickey Ward is faced with the harrowing decision of which path to follow as his impending lightweight championship fight draws nearer. This film about family and triumph is definitely a must-watch, if the career best performances from a fantastic all-star cast didn’t hook you already.


Southpaw (2015)
An indie favourite in the world of boxing films, Southpaw is an inspiring piece on how you can rise up despite loss and grief. Billy Hope (Jake Gyllenhaal) is living the best kind of life. He’s a successful boxer, has a loving wife (played by the wonderful Rachel McAdams), and a beautiful daughter. His world comes crashing down after an altercation with a rival turns violent, leaving his wife bleeding out in his arms. Crippled by grief, he turns to bad behaviour and ends up losing his daughter to child protective services. With the aim of getting his life and daughter back, he decides to un-hang his gloves and step back into the ring, which builds to a climactic fight against his former rival in an effort to win his title back. Although Jake’s shredded bod gained a lot of attention, this is boxing movie knows what its audience wants and provides it with an almighty right hook!


Bleed For This (2016)
Comeback stories don’t come much bigger than that of Vinny Pazienza. A world champion title holder, Vinny was one of the greatest boxers in the boxing world. All of which was placed in jeopardy after a serious car accident left his neck broken and with an ominous future. Bleed For This follows his incredible recovery, starring Miles Teller as the defiant warrior as he attempts to prove the haters wrong, and get one more chance to step toe-to-toe in the ring again. Against all odds and, more fundamentally, against doctor's orders, renowned trainer Kevin Rooney (Aaron Eckhart) helps Vinny return to the ring just 12 short months after the accident to compete in what could be the last fight of his life. Miles Teller cements his position as one of Hollywood’s most talented young actors in an unflinching and hugely entertaining boxing drama, delivering a performance that will knock audiences off their feet. In a good way.


BLEED FOR THIS IS OUT ON BLU-RAY, DVD
AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS FROM MARCH 27TH, 2017

Tomb Raider - First image of Alicia Vikander & Official Synopsis

Synopsis
Lara Croft is the fiercely independent daughter of an eccentric adventurer who vanished when she was scarcely a teen.  Now a young woman of 21 without any real focus or purpose, Lara navigates the chaotic streets of trendy East London as a bike courier, barely making the rent, and takes college courses, rarely making it to class.  Determined to forge her own path, she refuses to take the reins of her father's global empire just as staunchly as she rejects the idea that he's truly gone. 

Advised to face the facts and move forward after seven years without him, even Lara can't understand what drives her to finally solve the puzzle of his mysterious death.Going explicitly against his final wishes, she leaves everything she knows behind in search of her dad's last-known destination: a fabled tomb on a mythical island that might be somewhere off the coast of Japan.  But her mission will not be an easy one; just reaching the island will be extremely treacherous.  Suddenly, the stakes couldn't be higher for Lara, who—against the odds and armed with only her sharp mind, blind faith and inherently stubborn spirit—must learn to push herself beyond her limits as she journeys into the unknown.  If she survives this perilous adventure, it could be the making of her, earning her the name tomb raider.

DIRECTOR ROAR UTHAUG (The Wave)
 
"Being a longtime fan of the game, it's important to me to honor the Lara Croft legacy and capture that spirit.  It's great to know that there's such a passionate global fan base for Lara and her world, and our commitment to that will be evident in our movie.  What's different about this "Tomb Raider" movie is that it's an origin story for the big screen, focusing not only on Lara's strength and physical accomplishments but her humanity.  We see Lara as a young woman, smart and capable but largely unfocused, and follow her on a dangerous journey that will push her to her limits in every sense, and allow her to hone the skills she needs to ultimately become who she was meant to be.  As Lara Croft, Alicia Vikander is brilliant.  She brings great depth to a complex role that is both physically and emotionally demanding.  We hope this film will delight fans around the world and add another intriguing chapter to the Tomb Raider story." 
 
PRODUCER GRAHAM KING (The Departed, Blood Diamond)
 
"I'm excited to be a part of this new Tomb Raider story, which introduces the origins of Lara Croft and delves into the humanity of this character. Alicia Vikander is a gifted actress that brings so much to this role. Our director, Roar Uthaug is extremely passionate and has an eye for scale as well as gritty realism.  It's been a wonderful experience shooting in various locations around South Africa and we hope that using these actual locations will give a grounded sense of reality.  It's our goal to make a film that will not only delight fans but enthrall a world-wide audience."
 

DC's Legends of Tomorrow 2x16 Extended Promo "Doomworld" (HD)

DC's Legends of Tomorrow 2x16 "Doomworld" Season 2 Episode 16 Extended Promo - BETRAYALS — After obtaining the Spear of Destiny, the Legion of Doom rewrites reality, leaving the Legends changed, perhaps forever. Frightfully, the Legends’ and the world’s hopes rest with Rory (Dominic Purcell), but being the “hero” is not easy for him. Meanwhile, there is tension within the Legion of Doom and the reason why the Spear of Destiny needs to be destroyed is revealed. Victor Garber, Brandon Routh, Arthur Darvill, Caity Lotz, Franz Drameh, Nick Zano and Maisie Richardson-Sellers also star. Mairzee Almas directed the episode written by Ray Utarnachitt & Sarah Hernandez (#216). Original airdate 3/28/2017.

Skateboarding on Frozen Sand

This is pretty freaking awesome!

Snatched - Trailer - starring Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn

After her boyfriend dumps her on the eve of their exotic vacation, impetuous dreamer Emily Middleton (Amy Schumer) persuades her ultra-cautious mother, Linda (Goldie Hawn) to travel with her to paradise. Polar opposites, Emily and Linda realize that working through their differences as mother and daughter - in unpredictable, hilarious fashion - is the only way to escape the wildly outrageous jungle adventure they have fallen into.

Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn star in the new comedy adventure SNATCHED, which also features Ike Barinholtz ("Bad Neighbours"), Wanda Sykes ("Bad Moms") and Joan Cusack ("Working Girl").

Competition: Win Sherlock - The Abominable Bride Audio CD

Sherlock - The Abominable Bride is out on Audio CD on 31st March and to celebrate we have a great competition for you and 3 copies of the CD to give away.

Synopsis:
Broadcast on BBC TV on January 1st 2016, The Abominable Bride saw the Sherlock series return to its original Victorian roots in a highly acclaimed special.

Watched by over 11m viewers in the UK, a cinema release with bonus footage was simulcasted in over 100 cinemas. The impact of the series across the world was underlined by major box office receipts around the globe especially in China and South Korea.

The episode won a Prime-time Emmy Award For Outstanding Television Movie.

"The combination of the two of us works and I don't know what Sherlock would sound like if it was just David, or just me. Certainly we're capable of doing it but there's something to that creative mixing of our two voices which maybe really takes a cue from the show. There are two voices - John and Sherlock. It's not just Sherlock being super smart or just John dutifully solving crimes. They are a pair and that's why it works, and further I think a little creative chaos can be a good thing". - Michael Price

Check out the release on Amazon by clicking the link below: (Opens in a new window)
Sherlock - The Abominable Bride


COMPETITION CLOSED

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The Flash 3x18 Extended Promo "Abra Kadabra" (HD)

The Flash 3x18 "Abra Kadabra" Season 3 Episode 18 Extended Promo - The Flash (Grant Gustin) battles Abra Kadabra (guest star David Dastmalchian), a villain from Earth-19, who makes him a tempting offer – release him and Abra Kadara will reveal Savitar’s true identity. Desperate to save Iris (Candice Patton), Barry considers taking the deal but Gypsy (guest star Jessica Camacho) breaches in to capture the villain for her own reasons and during the melee, Abra Kadabra manages to escape. Barry is furious that Gypsy interfered but Gypsy refuses to back down, forcing Cisco (Carlos Valdes) to take sides. Meanwhile, Julian (Tom Felton) is still a bit cold towards Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker) but when she is severely injured in a battle with Gypsy, he rushes to her side. Nina Lopez-Corrado directed the episode with story by Andrew Kreisberg and teleplay by Brooke Roberts & David Kob (#318). Original airdate 3/28/2017.