SAN FRANCISCO, May 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, Dolby Laboratories and Breast Cancer Prevention Partners hosted LUNAFEST San Francisco, celebrating women with films by, for, and about women. Photo credit: Genevieve Shiffrar. DLB-G.Read more
ADVISORY: The preview is essential in explaining the lawsuit. However, the content contains scenes that parents may not prefer young children to see. Viewer discretion advised. This is a "red band" trailer. We have placed it on a click through page, rather, than on the front page.
Melissa McCarthy's "Happytime Murders" integrates puppets into the real world in a manner similar to "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" (1988, a.k.a. Dead Toons Don't Pay Bills) in a pre-CGI era. Read more
With three superhero/science fiction movies finishing #1, #2 and #3 (Solo, Deadpool, Infinity Wars) for weekend movie goers, you'd think the local TV mavens would cash in on the craze.
The digital age has led to broadcasting stations picking up smaller networks conceived for stations that want to offer a little over the air variety on sub-channels. Read more
Grease is STILL the word! At least it is on the big screen today (Sunday May 27) and Wednesday May 30 at select Marquee Cinemas . Showtimes are 3:30 and 7:00 p.m. Read more
It's time once again to journey to a galaxy far, far away as Disney's latest in the "Star Wars" series --- "Solo: A Star Wars Story" --- debuts at area cinemas, many of them will have added auditoriums and time choices for the holiday weekend.
"Deadpool 2" continues prowling too, along with "Avengers Infinity War" in larger megaplexes. Read more
Huntington, WV-- A Downtown Huntington summer tradition is back on May 31st with the return of the Heiner's - Dutch Miller Pullman Square Summer Concert series presented by Kindred Communications.Read more
Don’t miss Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District’s next Party on the Patio on Friday, June 15, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Heritage Station.Read more
Huntington, WV-- Nationally-syndicated radio show hosts Lex and Terry, along with show favorite KB, will return to Huntington on Saturday, June 2nd for the “Lex and Terry Bud Light Bar-B-Que, presented by Network Innovation Solutions”.Read more
UPDATED: Nearly five years after the young southern West Virginia adults took MTV's "Buckwild" to a height of redneck popularity, MTV and the former producers of "Buckwild" are at it again. On Wednesday, a rude flashback reminder occurred --- Salwa Amin, the show's former diva, was arrested in Florida on a Virginia warrant for conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. In 2013, she was charged with distributing oxycodone. Read more
When summer awaits that means theme parks across the country open daily for thrills, adventure and fun. Thrillseekers in the U.S. have at least ten new coasters debuting this season. Read more
With Avengers Infinity War topping the chart for its third week, the Deadpool sequel opens this weekend. Boxoffice Pro has written that buzz activity equals or exceeds the origin movie. Twitter tracking exceeds Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and Thor Ragnarok, which places it in the $133 million three day tally according to the motion picture exhibitor trade publication. (For comparison, Solo A Star Wars Movie has a $142 million projection; Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom $135 million and Ant Man/Wasp in the $85 million dollar range. Infinity War opened to $250 million.) Read more
Infinity War continues mauradding over counter programmed entries at the national boxoffice. The Avengers sequel will stay on top at least until next weekend when Deadpool 2 will bring serious competition with Solo: A Star Wars Story waiting in the wings.
Let's go in reverse. Instead of breaking out of captivity , mom Shaun ("Sleepless," "Almost Christmas") Russell busts heads and scrapes nails attempting to enter her late father's security heightened isolated residence where bad guys are holding her kids. Read more
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 8, 2018 /Christian Newswire/ -- Linda Blazy, who brings extensive experience in managing, acquiring and licensing content on multiple digital platforms, is joining PureFlix.com as the company continues to expand its offerings in the faith and family subscription video on demand space (SVOD).Read more
Although Bunny Bombshell as Black Canary will not be participating in Huntington's Free Comic Book Day, she'll be active in Ontario. But for Huntington comic fans --- looking forward to June's Tricon--- Comic World, 1202 Fourth Avenue will have an assortment of FREE comics until 6 p.m. Saturday , May 5. Read more
Bad Samaritan has gotten a mix of sterling and so-so reviews. It's been compared to a "cat and mouse" Al Hitchcock thriller . Tense and worth its weight in popcorn, another critic wrote its not trying to be "steak" just delicious burgers and fries at a greasy spoon. Read more
HUNTINGTON- Kindred Communications is hosting its second annual Tri-State DJ reunion Thursday, May 3, beginning at noon in the Kindred Capital Building, 555 Fifth Avenue. Read more
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The annual Songwriters Retreat at Twin Falls State Park will return for a fourth year on Nov. 9-11 and feature songwriter Jim Ritchey and nationally acclaimed songwriter Kelley Hunt.Read more
Avengers Infinity Wars outdid expectations at the weekend boxoffice passing "Star Wars The Force Awakens" by ten million dollars ($258 million to $248 million). The opening surpassed "The Avengers" ($207 million) for the largest stateside superhero film debut. On Saturday, "Infinity Wars" set another record for the biggest opening of all time. The superhero assembly grossed $83 million which overtook "Jurassic World"($69.6 million).
Stan Lee always does a "cameo" in Marvel Universe films. here, his words , foreshadow the apoalypti challenge with a curt, dry, "Haven't You kids seen a spaceship before?" The object looks like a 360 degree roller coaster hovering above the Hudson River. Read more
CRAZY IN LOVE OR JUST CRAZY... For much of "Sorry For The Inconvenience", Aaron-Michael Fox's engrossing debut novel, readers are left to wonder if love will conquer the central characters' phobias or if their quirky decisions will destroy their budding relationship.Read more
A hot and grizzly locally made horror film had its big screen premiere at Marquee Pullman Square preceded by a meet-and-greet outside at the Pullman stage.
Producer/Director Sam Hodge revealed a "spoiler" withheld from the prior story --- the entire movie was shot on an I-phone camera. Hodge explained that the smaller camera tended not to make first time actors nervous and it was great moving it into tight spots.
Twelve Pole was shot over about eight months during periods (weekends) when cast members had free time. Read more
Shelly Reuben’s illustrated urban fable, which was recently serialized in HuntingtonNews.Net, will be published as a book for the first time on April 27 – Arbor Day. Read more
UPDATE Due to moviegoer demand, Marquee Pullman Square has added a THIRD auditorium for the premiere of "Twelve Pole," general manager Charlotte Alesi confirmed. Sam Hodge, producer/director, indicated about 10 a.m. that online sales will be available.
"The time will say 7:32pm. It’s now available online but you can also get them in person!"Read more
The locally made "Twelve Pole" has already screamed up buzz at the Fake Flesh and Scarefest Film festivals, including one in Lexington, Ky.
On Thursday at 7:30 p.m., the film screens as its "local premiere" for one showing at Marquee Pullman Square, a state of the art digital cinema. Twelve Pole will roll on two screens --- there are less than 40 tickets left in the second auditorium. The first one sold out quickly.Read more
The countdown to the nationwide debut of Infinity Wars (Part One) comes Thursday evening in most cinemas. Here's action plus a surprise --- Black Widow fights , now she's a blonde!
UPDATED: "A Quiet Place" squeaked to remain in first place at the weekend boxoffice derby. "Rampage" finished second by less than a million dollars. "I Feel Pretty" and "Super Troopers" pulled off third and fourth place respectively.
Hold overs "Truth or Dare" and "Ready Player One" nearly tied for the fifth spot. \
Meanwhile, Avengers Infinity Wars continues setting record advance ticket sales prior to its premiere on Thursday evening and opening on Friday.
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Avid movie goers have gotten used to choosing from three or four new film choices. The reel mill slows for the rest of April and May. Cinemas are preparing for two staggering nearly guaranteed tentpole releases --- Avengers Infinity Wars (April 26) and Solo A Star Wars Story (May 25) with Deadpool 2 on May 18. Read more
I Feel Pretty , a PG-13 comedy about body image and confidence stars Amy Schumer as Renee Bennett an average woman who's insecure about her looks. After knocking herself out in spin class at the fitness center, she wakes up believing she's been transformed into a glamorous bombshell. Read more
When "Jurassic World" opened, the strong woman general manager persona equated a power suit and dark heels. So, when the reptiles begin escaping, you kinda overlook the executive trouncing around the compound without turning an ankle. It's a testimony to the Ginger Rogers dance statement that women do everything men do "only backwards and in high heels." Read more
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