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BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE Featurette

Join The #BOOKOFLIFEFIESTA On January 9th Viewing Party

Bring it home on Digital HD now and join us @Bookoflifemovie on Friday, January 9th. Just use the hashtag #BOOKOFLIFEFIESTA to chime in and join hordes of fans! Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment invites you and your family to join Manolo, Maria and Chuy as they embark on a magical journey that takes them on an adventure of a lifetime in THE BOOK OF LIFE available on Blu-ray™ 3D, Blu-ray™ and DVD January 27. Written and directed by Jorge R. Gutierrez and produced by Guillermo del Toro, the characters venture to the Land of the Remembered and embrace the rich culture and family history brought to life by the all-star voice cast of Channing Tatum, Zoe Saldana, Diego Luna, Ron Perlman, Kate del Castillo, Christina Applegate and Ice Cube . THE BOOK OF LIFE is a breathtaking animated comedy with a dazzling visual style unlike anything you’ve seen before. Torn between the expectations of his family and the desires of his heart, a young man named Manolo sets off on an epi

Open Forum Friday: October 17, 2014

Here's your chance to connect with the SJF community. While you're welcome to comment on any movie or television thoughts you might have, here's a brief rundown of the movies released this week and Blu-rays to be released next Tuesday: Movies - Fury - Men, Women, and Children - The Book of Life Blu-rays - Sex Tape - Snowpiercer Also, don't forget to listen to our weekly podcast, where we break down the major news of the week and do our giveaways. No matter what you choose to talk about, a few ground rules: keep it nice, no ads, and no flaming. Other than that, sound off on any movie or television thoughts you have. Feel free to comment on any of the following: 1. What are you watching on television? 2. What's the last film you saw? 3. What would you like to see us discuss on the podcast? These are just some of the questions, but again pick something movie or TV related. Happy posting!

The Book of Life Review: Standard, Lifeless Animated Fare

Even with stunning animation, the soulless The Book of Life fails to inspire. The animated film The Book of Life suggests that every problem - no matter if it involves the living representations of Life and Death themselves - can be solved with song and a deep love for lost ones. And while I admire such values, it's clear that this soulless and lifeless doesn't get the mix quite right. Based on the Mexican fable of Day of the Dead, Life tells the story of the hero Joaquin (Channing Tatum), the sensitive singer Manolo (Diego Luna) and their shared love Maria (Zoe Saldana). The three youngsters are inseparable, until Maria's father sends her to a convent. When they reunite years later, Manolo is training to take over the family business of bull riding, Joaquin is a successful warrior for the Mexican army, and Maria is a refined but independent woman. As bandits bring war to their town, our threesome must battle death himself (Ron Pelrman) and Manolo must make

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For #THEBOOKOFLIFE In Las Vegas

Win Tickets To An Advance For THE BOOK OF LIFE on Saturday, October 16th at 7:00PM in Las Vegas. THE BOOK OF LIFE is an upcoming American 3D computer-animated adventure comedy film produced by Reel FX Creative Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox . Co-written and directed by Jorge Gutierrez, the film stars the voices of Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum and Christina Applegate . The film is described as the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. In love with the beautiful Maria, yet having to battle with the affections of the charming Joaquin, the spirits La Muerte and Xibalba bet on who will win Maria. Afraid to lose the bet after Maria falls for Manolo, Xibalba sends a snake to kill Manolo, hoping that will result in Joaquin becoming Maria's lover. In order to return to the human world and to Maria, Manolo embarks on an incredible journey that spans three fantastical worlds, where

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For THE BOOK OF LIFE In Phoenix

Win Tickets To An Advance For THE BOOK OF LIFE on October 16th at 7:00PM in Phoenix. THE BOOK OF LIFE is an upcoming American 3D computer-animated adventure comedy film produced by Reel FX Creative Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox . Co-written and directed by Jorge Gutierrez, the film stars the voices of Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum and Christina Applegate . The film is described as the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. In love with the beautiful Maria, yet having to battle with the affections of the charming Joaquin, the spirits La Muerte and Xibalba bet on who will win Maria. Afraid to lose the bet after Maria falls for Manolo, Xibalba sends a snake to kill Manolo, hoping that will result in Joaquin becoming Maria's lover. In order to return to the human world and to Maria, Manolo embarks on an incredible journey that spans three fantastical worlds, where he must face

Win Tickets To An Advance Screening For THE BOOK OF LIFE In Sacramento

Win Tickets To An Advance For THE BOOK OF LIFE on Saturday, October 11th at 11:00am. THE BOOK OF LIFE is an upcoming American 3D computer-animated adventure comedy film produced by Reel FX Creative Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox . Co-written and directed by Jorge Gutierrez, the film stars the voices of Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum and Christina Applegate . The film is described as the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. In love with the beautiful Maria, yet having to battle with the affections of the charming Joaquin, the spirits La Muerte and Xibalba bet on who will win Maria. Afraid to lose the bet after Maria falls for Manolo, Xibalba sends a snake to kill Manolo, hoping that will result in Joaquin becoming Maria's lover. In order to return to the human world and to Maria, Manolo embarks on an incredible journey that spans three fantastical worlds, where he