THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES – EXTENDED EDITION
(R)
MOVIE: **** (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: ***** (out of 5)
STARRING
Ian McKellen as GANDALF
Martin Freeman as BILBO
Richard Armitage as THORIN
Benedict Cumberbatch as SMAUG
Orlando Bloom as LEGOLAS
Evangeline Lilly as TAURIEL
Luke Evans as BARD THE BOWMAN
Lee Pace as THRANDUIL
Studio: Warner Bros.
Directed by: Peter Jackson
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This week’s suggestions of new content on Blu-ray, DVD and streaming for maximum home viewing enjoyment.
Be sure to listen live each Tuesday morning on 700 WLW, when Kevin gives his top recommendations to Mike McConnell.
Also, tune in each week to the Fat Guys at the Movies radio program to hear Kevin talk about the top recommendations for home cinema for the week.
Terminator: Genisys
Rated PG-13
Studio: Paramount
Formats available: 3D BD, BD, DVD, VOD
The latest installment in the Terminator franchise revives the series with a return of Arnold Schwarzenegger and revamping Kyle Reese and Sarah Conner. More time travel makes the movie a little convoluted, and the presence of Jai Courtney isn’t a plus, but it’s still an enjoyable movie.
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Rated PG
Opens: July 17, 2015
Studio: Roadside Attractions
Starring: Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, Milo Parker
Directed by: Bill Condon
Kevin says Mr. Holmes kinda rocks!
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This Week: Kevin launches into the mid-point of summer movie season by celebrating a new Marvel movie. But first, he reacts to some minor Comic-Con news and looks at the DC Cinematic Universe trailers for Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad. Later in the show, he reviews Ant-Man, Trainwreck, Mr. Holmes and the Syfy movie Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! before looking the listener recommended Torch Song Trilogy. Finally, he gives his sure-fire-accurate box office predictions and offers some recommendations in the DVD Round-Up!
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THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES 3D
(PG-13)
MOVIE: **** (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: *** (out of 5)
STARRING
Ian McKellen as GANDALF
Martin Freeman as BILBO
Richard Armitage as THORIN
Benedict Cumberbatch as SMAUG
Orlando Bloom as LEGOLAS
Evangeline Lilly as TAURIEL
Luke Evans as BARD THE BOWMAN
Lee Pace as THRANDUIL
Studio: Warner Bros.
Directed by: Peter Jackson
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THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIESDecember 19, 2014
STARRING
Martin Freeman as BILBO
Ian McKellen as GANDALF
Richard Armitage as THORIN
Benedict Cumberbatch as SMAUG
Orlando Bloom as LEGOLAS
Evangeline Lilly as TAURIEL
Luke Evans as BARD THE BOWMAN
Lee Pace as THRANDUIL
Studio: Warner Bros.
Directed by: Peter Jackson
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Rated PG-13
Opens: December 19, 2014
Studio: New Line Cinema
Starring: Martin Freeman, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Ian McKellen
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Kevin says The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies ROCKS!
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THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG
(PG-13)
MOVIE: **** (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: ***1/2 (out of 5)
STARRING
Ian McKellen as GANDALF
Martin Freeman as BILBO
Richard Armitage as THORIN
Benedict Cumberbatch as SMAUG
Orlando Bloom as LEGOLAS
Evangeline Lilly as TAURIEL
Luke Evans as BARD THE BOWMAN
Lee Pace as THRANDUIL
Studio: Warner Bros.
Directed by: Peter Jackson
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THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUGDecember 13, 2013
STARRING
Ian McKellen as GANDALF
Martin Freeman as BILBO
Richard Armitage as THORIN
Benedict Cumberbatch as SMAUG
Orlando Bloom as LEGOLAS
Evangeline Lilly as TAURIEL
Luke Evans as BARD THE BOWMAN
Lee Pace as THRANDUIL
Studio: Warner Bros.
Directed by: Peter Jackson
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THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY – EXTENDED EDITION
(PG-13)
MOVIE: **** (out of 5)
BLU-RAY EXPERIENCE: ****1/2 (out of 5)
STARRING
Ian McKellen as GANDALF
Martin Freeman as BILBO
Richard Armitage as THORIN
Andy Serkis as GOLLUM
Hugo Weaving as ELROND
Cate Blanchett as GALADRIEL
Christopher Lee as SARUMAN
Studio: Warner Bros.
Directed by: Peter Jackson
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THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEYSTARRING
Ian McKellen as GANDALF
Martin Freeman as BILBO
Richard Armitage as THORIN
Andy Serkis as GOLLUM
Hugo Weaving as ELROND
Cate Blanchett as GALADRIEL
Christopher Lee as SARUMAN
Studio: Warner Bros.
Directed by: Peter Jackson
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THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEYDecember 14, 2012
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Ian McKellen as GANDALF
Martin Freeman as BILBO
Richard Armitage as THORIN
Andy Serkis as GOLLUM
Hugo Weaving as ELROND
Cate Blanchett as GALADRIEL
Christopher Lee as SARUMAN
Directed by: Peter Jackson
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THE GOLDEN COMPASSDecember 7, 2007
STARRING
Nicole Kidman as MARISA COULTER
Daniel Craig as LORD ASRIEL
Dakota Blue Richards as LYRA BELACQUA
Ben Walker as ROGER
Freddie Highmore as PANTALAIMON
Ian McKellen as IOREK BYRINSON
Eva Green as SERAFINA PEKKALA
Studio: New Line Cinema
Directed by: Chris Weitz
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X-MEN: THE LAST STAND
(PG-13)
MOVIE: **** (out of 5)
DVD EXPERIENCE: ***1/2 (out of 5)
STARRING
Hugh Jackman as WOLVERINE
Halle Berry as STORM
Ian McKellen as MAGNETO
Famke Janssen as JEAN GREY/PHOENIX
Anna Paquin as ROGUE
Kelsey Grammer as DR. HANK MCCOY/BEAST
Rebecca Romijn as MYSTIQUE
James Marsden as SCOTT SUMMERS
Shawn Ashmore as BOBBY DRAKE
Patrick Stewart as PROFESSOR CHARLES XAVIER
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Directed by: Brett Ratner
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X-MEN: THE LAST STANDMay 26, 2006
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Hugh Jackman as WOLVERINE
Halle Berry as STORM
Ian McKellen as MAGNETO
Famke Janssen as JEAN GREY/PHOENIX
Anna Paquin as ROGUE
Kelsey Grammer as DR. HANK MCCOY/BEAST
Rebecca Romijn as MYSTIQUE
James Marsden as SCOTT SUMMERS
Shawn Ashmore as BOBBY DRAKE
Patrick Stewart as PROFESSOR CHARLES XAVIER
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Directed by: Brett Ratner
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