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BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE Featurette

Pet Sematary Final Trailer

Based on the seminal horror novel by Stephen King, Pet Sematary follows Dr. Louis Creed ( Jason Clarke ), who, after relocating with his wife Rachel ( Amy Seimetz ) and their two young children from Boston to rural Maine, discovers a mysterious burial ground hidden deep in the woods near the family’s new home. When tragedy strikes, Louis turns to his unusual neighbor, Jud Crandall ( John Lithgow ), setting off a perilous chain reaction that unleashes an unfathomable evil with horrific consequences. Discuss this with fellow SJF fans on Facebook . On Twitter, follow us at @SandwichJohnFilms Please Leave A Comment-

REPLICAS on Digital 4/2 & Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD 4/16

Experience a completely modern twist on the Frankenstein myth when Replicas arrives on Digital April 2 and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand April 16 from Lionsgate. Keanu Reeves (John Wick franchise, The Matrix franchise) stars in and co-produces this sci-fi thriller from producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Transformers). The mind-bending film also stars Alice Eve (Star Trek: Into Darkness, She’s Out of My League), Thomas Middleditch (TV’s “Silicon Valley”, The Wolf of Wall Street), Emily Alyn Lind (TV’s “Revenge”), Emjay Anthony (The Jungle Book, Bad Moms), and John Ortiz (Silver Linings Playbook, American Gangster, Bumblebee). In this suspenseful sci-fi thriller, Keanu Reeves stars as William Foster, a neuroscientist on the verge of transferring human consciousness into a computer when his beloved wife (Alice Eve) and children are tragically killed in a car crash. Desperate to resurrect his family, William recruits a fellow scientist (Thomas Mi

#AMERICANASSASSIN B- Roll Video

AMERICAN ASSASSIN follows the rise of Mitch Rapp ( Dylan O'Brien ), a CIA black ops recruit under the instruction of Cold War veteran Stan Hurley ( Michael Keaton ). The pair is then enlisted by CIA Deputy Director Irene Kennedy ( Sanaa Lathan ) to investigate a wave of apparently random attacks on both military and civilian targets. Together the three discover a pattern in the violence leading them to a joint mission with a lethal Turkish agent ( Shiva Negar ) to stop a mysterious operative (Taylor Kitsch) intent on starting a World War. Please Leave A Comment-

Puppet Master To Get Rebooted

According to THR , S. Craig Zahler (' Bone Tomahawk ') has been tapped to write the first script titled ' Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich ,' which will be part of multiple storylines and an expanded mythology. Di Bonaventura Pictures and Caliber Media are partnering up to bring a new version of Charles Band’s cult classic horror franchise Puppet Master to the big screen. S. Craig Zahler (Bone Tomahawk) has been tapped to write the first script titled Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich, which will be part of multiple storylines and an expanded mythology. A director search is underway. The film will be produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Vahradian for di Bonaventura Pictures alongside Dallas Sonnier and Jack Heller for Caliber. Band will executive produce. Sonnier and Band announced the project together onstage Saturday at the Texas Frightmare Weekend presented by Fangoria. "We couldn’t be more excited to take the series in a new direction while emb

Joseph Kosinski To Direct No Exit

Variety is reporting Black Label Media, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Conde Nast Entertainment and producer Mike Menchel have tapped Joseph Kosinski to direct the Ken Nolan-scripted “ No Exit .” The pic tells the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of firefighters that faced one of the deadliest wildfires in history in order to save an Arizona town, resulting in the tragic death of 19 crew members. Nolan developed the story on spec with the producers. Di Bonaventura, Erik Howsam, Jeremy Steckler, Dawn Ostroff, Mike Menchel, Black Label Media’s Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill are producing the film. Black Label is financing. Kosinski broke out with “ Tron: Legacy ” and followed that up with Tom Cruise’s “ Oblivion .” Please Leave A Comment-

Joe Carnahan To Direct Five Against A Bullet

In development since 2011 and with Joe Carnahan attached to direct since this time last year, Five Against A Bullet has finally got the go-ahead. Carnahan's name was recently connected with Bad Boys 3 , but it looks like this will happen first. Five Against A Bullet has been lingering in limbo for a while, ever since Transformers producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura brought it to studio Sony four years ago. Originally boasting a script by Alex Litvak (Predators), it’s the story of a Mexican politician whose father is slaughtered by a drug cartel. In order to stay alive during a campaign to clean up his local area, the canny politico hires the five best bodyguards available. The film attracted Bruce Willis ’ attention in 2012, but things went quiet after that. Carnahan – no stranger to films boasting a high bullet count thanks to Narc, Smokin’ Aces and The A-Team – signed up to re-write and direct the film in 2014, and its latest momentum comes from former Geffen Records president

#DEEPWATERHORIZON Will Be Released September 30, 2016

DEEPWATER HORIZON starring Mark Wahlberg will open in wide release on September 30, 2016, from Summit Entertainment, From Summit Entertainment. Based on the true events that occurred on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010, the story chronicles the courage of those who worked on the Deepwater Horizon and the extreme moments of bravery and survival in the face of what would become one of the biggest man-made disasters in world history. Cast: Mark Wahlberg Director: JC Chandor Writers: Matthew Sand, Matthew Carnahan Producer: Lorenzo di Bonaventura Production Companies: Participant Media, di Bonaventura Pictures Genre: Action, Drama Country of Origin: USA Language: English Synopsis: From Summit Entertainment. Based on the true events that occurred on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010, the story chronicles the courage of those who worked on the Deepwater Horizon and the extreme moments of bravery and survival in the face of what would be

Dinobots Confirmed For Transformers 4

Confirming unofficial reports from eagle-eyed set snoopers earlier in the week, Transformers producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura has told Beijing News that the Dinobots will indeed be making an appearance in Michael Bay's Transformers 4. Yes, really. "I can not disclose the specifics, but you can be sure that the arrival of the Dinobots will give the audience a lot to be excited about. The world's coolest, most exciting cars will appear in the film, including Chinese vehicles, so whether you are a car enthusiast or not, it will be a feast for the eyes." You can read more of the interview over on Transformers fansite Tformers.com, but be warned: it's not a perfect translation, so do take some of what you read with a grain of salt. If you're not in the know about The Dinobots, or never watched them on the telly as a little 'un, then allow us to list the team. There's Grimlock (Tyrannosaurus rex and team leader, seen above in the Fall Of Cybertro

Next Transformers Movie Coming In 2014

Does the world really need another Transformers film, looks like director Micheal Bay thinks so. Given the performance of the franchise so far, it was inevitable that we were going to get more Transformers films. What was more up in the air was the possibility that Michael Bay would be the man to direct them. Well, now you need wonder no more (and start despairing if you hated the other movies): he’ll be back. Chatting with MTV , loose-lipped producer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura let slip word that Paramount has locked in Bay to direct at least one more film, which will arrive in the summer of 2014. We say loose-lipped, because he apparently wasn’t supposed to reveal the details just yet, with Paramount planning a press release for today or later in the week. But the feline has well and truly left the bag, so here we are. And there are more intriguing details as to what we might expect from a new movie. “I think we really are going to do a reboot there,” Di Bonaventura says. “But

Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Blu-Ray Giveaway

Paramount Pictures has provide me with one copy of Transformers: Dark Of The Moon (Blu-ray + Standard DVD + Digital Copy) for a giveaway to our fans. All you have to do is LIKE SandwichJohnFilms On Facebook and I will randomly select the winner later next week. How simple is that, even a child can do it. And don't worry if your already a Fan all you have to do is LIKE the post and your name will also be entered. The Autobots Bumblebee, Ratchet, Ironhide and Sideswipe led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Decepticons, who are determined to avenge their defeat in 2009's "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen". In this new movie, the Autobots and Decepticons become involved in a perilous space race between the U.S. and Russia, and once again human Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) has to come to the aid of his robot friends. Subtitles: English SDH (Subtitles for Deaf and Hearing Impaired), French, Spanish, Portuguese. Starring: Shia LaB

TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON IMAX Release Prize Package Giveaway

PARAMOUNT PICTURES’ 3-D MOVIE TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON  LAUNCHES BACK INTO IMAX® THEATRES FOR EXTENDED TWO-WEEK RUN IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Paramount Pictures announced today that  Transformers: Dark of the Moon , the third film in the blockbuster Transformers franchise, is returning to 246 IMAX® domestic locations for an extended two-week run from Friday, Aug. 26 through Thursday, Sept. 8. During those two weeks, the 3-D film will play simultaneously with other films in the IMAX network. Since its launch on June 29, Transformers: Dark of the Moon has grossed $1,095 billion globally, with $59.6 million generated from IMAX theatres globally. “The fans have spoken and we are excited to bring Transformers: Dark of the Moon back to IMAX theatres,” said Greg Foster, IMAX Chairman and President of Filmed Entertainment. “The film has been a remarkable success and we are thrilled to offer fans in North America another chance to experience the latest chapter in th

Dwayne Johnson As Roadblock On The Set Of G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation

Dwayne Johnson has tweeted this picture from the set of   G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation,  photo of him as Roadblock . Not much is known yet from the plot of the film.  We do know that Adrianne Palicki, Ray Stevenson and RZA are among the recruits for the second film. Please Leave A Comment-

Bruce Willis May Enlist To Join The Cast Of G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation

Bruce Willis in talks to join the cast of Paramount’s G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation , with the veteran action actor marked to play the original Joe. Willis, if a deal comes together, would play General Joe Colton , the man who in 1980s comic books starts the G.I. Joe strike team, called the ultimate freedom fighting force, and got the handle G.I. Joe. Jon M. Chu is directing the Lorenzo di Bonaventura-produced action movie, which is bringing a mostly new cast to the franchise. Dwayne Johnson, Adrianne Palicki, Ray Stevenson and RZA are among the recruits for the second film. The movie begins shooting later this month in New Orleans. Paramount has staked out a June 29, 2012 release date. Willis, whose last starring gig was the hit Summit action movie Red, most recently shot the thrillers Cold Light of Day , the Henry Cavill -starrer that is in post-production, as well as Looper , directed by Rian Johnson. Please Leave A Comment- Source- THR

Ray Stevenson Cast As Firefly In G.I. Joe 2: Cobra Strikes

Thor actor Ray Stevenson has been cast as villain Firefly in Paramount’s G.I. Joe 2: Cobra Strikes . The action movie, to be directed by Jon M. Chu, begins shooting in Louisiana at the end of summer and is slated for release in August 2012. Stevenson will appear opposite Channing Tatum and Dwayne Johnson in the film, which is being produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, and follows G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, a hit in 2009. Stevenson’s Firefly is a member of the villainous Cobra Organization and is known as a saboteur, ninja master and explosives expert. Other than Tatum, Cobra Strikes will feature an entirely new cast; in addition to franchise newcomers Johnson and Stevenson, the film will include Adrianne Palicki, Elodie Yung, RZA and D.J. Cotrona . In this summer’s Thor, which has grossed more than $400 million worldwide, Stevenson played Volstagg, one of the Warriors Three. He will next be seen in Summit’s The Three Musketeers in the role of Porthos. The 3D feature is sla

Space Invaders To Invade The Theaters Soon

Get ready for the Space Invaders movie. The classic 1980s arcade game from Taito and Midway, which is ranked as the top arcade game of all time by Guinness World Records, is heading to the big screen courtesy of producers Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Odd Lot Entertainment’s Gigi Pritzker. The two have teamed up to option the rights and develop the project and are now on the hunt for a writer to come up with a story. One of the first video games, Space Invaders is credited with taking the medium from a sideshow attraction to a mainstream obsession. The shooter game was technically released in 1978 but made its pop culture mark by the turn of the decade. It featured rows upon rows of aliens (or their ships) raining laser death upon a lone player who took cover behind slowly disintegrating blocks. There have been other rumored attempts to develop a film but none has gone anywhere. With Space Invaders, the producers are facing an interesting challenge: The video game doesn’t have a

Dwayne Johnson's Roadblock To Play A Major Role In Upcoming G.I. Joe Sequel

Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura has come forward to explain his intentions behind the Jon M. Chu directed sequel G.I. Joe 2: Cobra Strikes . Dwayne Johnson , also known to some as " The Rock ", recently joined this new adventure as Roadblock . As Lorenzo di Bonaventura tells it, this new addition to theatrical franchise will be one of the movie's two lead characters. "It's a full-on lead role. In a way, he and Snake-Eyes, their stories are really dynamic and very important. ( Dwayne Johnson ) is such a great character to have in 'G.I. Joe 2.' It's an amazing combination. We would not be very good if we didn't fully utilize him, so he's going to have a lot of things to do. It is an ensemble movie, so you have other characters certainly playing it out." Lorenzo di Bonaventura then went onto explain that this will essentially be a sequel tailored to the ninja fan. "The ninja fans are going to love it. There's a tremendous amo

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Review By: SandwichJohn

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Review By: SandwichJohn Where to start with this movie. How about here. I am just one person and this is my opinion. I don't think of myself as a movie critic but just someone who loves movies. Maybe I am just not smart enough to follow this movie, it was a hot mess. An Autobot ship crashed on the Dark side of the moon, Megatron comes out of hiding and wants to restart the War. Are you still with me, something about teleportation and wanting to turn all of us into slaves. Here we go with the negative. Transformers: Dark of the Moon is the summer movie you would expect from Michael Bay, a ton of action and explosions. But we don't actually get that until the second act of the film. We did get to see some new characters in the film (that were underdeveloped) and characters that really had no point being in the film. Yes, they got rid of the two clowns from the second film, but don't fear they have two more Jar Jar Binks in this m

Transformers Thursday Giveaway & Screening Tickets

Transformers Thursday has come upon us and you know   Paramount Pictures and SandwichJohn are going to do it BIG. With less than a week before Transformers: Dark of the Moon hits theaters, SandoJohnny (wink Jessica and office) and Paramount Pictures thought we should put together a little contest to get you even more excited for the film! June 28  is the opening date for Transformers: Dark of the Moon , which will screen exclusively at 3D and IMAX-equipped locations nationwide. Those not wanting to see the film in 3-D will have to wait a day, as the movie opens wide from 12 a.m. onwards June 29 . First we got our hands on more tickets for the screening of the film in Sacramento on June 27,2011 at Century Stadium 14, 1590 Ethan Way, Sacramento, CA. Not going to tell you how many I got but you better jump on them NOW ! I will be bringing some goodies to the screening in Sacramento, and if you want a chance to win LIKE SandwichJohnFilms on Facebook and when you see me insi