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TV Review 24: Live Another Day  Finale  “10:00 PM-11:00 AM”  By: Brandon Wolfe ‘24’ is a nasty piece of work. It’s a violent, ruthless, completely unforgiving enterprise. Apart from the fleeting moments of catharsis when a villain meets his or her demise or a crisis is averted, there are no happy endings on this show. The heroes never truly win, even when they’ve technically won. In the early goings, ‘24’s’ bleakness set it apart, made it unique. That the show could end a season on a soul-crushing downer gave it a mean-spirited edge that seemed refreshing in the comparatively brighter television landscape into which it was birthed. But ‘24’ has been bumming us out for nine seasons now, never letting even a tiny ray of light sneak through its aura of oppressive gloom. So resolute is ‘24’ in its bid to constantly shock its audience that it doesn’t seem to realize that it has made being defiantly cutthroat into a formula. After 13 years, the most shocking thing ‘24’ could possibly do w

Here is the  new trailer for Walt Disney Animation’s BIG HERO 6 is now available. Feel free to share with your readers! BIG HERO 6 opens in theatres November 7, 2014! With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, “Big Hero 6” is an action-packed comedy-adventure about robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who learns to harness his genius—thanks to his brilliant brother Tadashi and their like-minded friends: adrenaline junkie Go Go Tamago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to his closest companion—a robot named Baymax—and transforms the group into a band of high-tech heroes determined to solve the mystery. Inspired by the Marvel comics of the same name, and featuring comic-book style action, “Big Hero 6” is directed by Don Hall (“Winnie the Pooh”) and Chris Williams (“Bolt”), and produced

Marvel is excited to announce an all-new era for the God of Thunder in brand new series, THOR , written by Jason Aaron ( Thor: God of Thunder, Original Sin ) complimented with art from Russell Dauterman ( Cyclops ). This October, Marvel Comics evolves once again in one of the most shocking and exciting changes ever to shake one of Marvel’s “big three” – Captain American, Iron Man and Thor – Marvel Comics will be introducing an all-new THOR, GOD OF THUNDER. No longer is the classic male hero able to hold the mighty hammer, Mjölnir, a brand new female hero will emerge who will be worthy of the name THOR. Who is she? Where did she come from and what is her connection to Asgard and the Marvel Universe? “The inscription on Thor's hammer reads ‘Whosoever holds this hammer, if HE be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.’ Well it's time to update that inscription,” says Marvel editor Wil Moss. “The new Thor continues Marvel's proud tradition of strong female characte

Disney’s “ The Jungle Book ” Casts Newcomer Neel Sethi as Mowgli After an extensive worldwide search ranging from New York to New Zealand, London to Canada, and all throughout the United States and India, The Walt Disney Studios is pleased to announce that 10-year-old Neel Sethi will play the part of Mowgli in Disney’s The Jungle Book. Neel is a newcomer from New York picked from among thousands of auditions, and his role in The Jungle Book marks his first foray into acting. “Casting is the most important element of any film and finding the right kid to play Mowgli was imperative,” said director Jon Favreau . “Neel has tremendous talent and charisma. There is a lot riding on his little shoulders and I’m confident he can handle it.” “Neel embodies the heart, humor, and daring of the character,” adds casting director Sarah Finn. “He’s warm and accessible, yet also has an intelligence well beyond his years and impressed us all with his ability to hold his own in any situation. Ev

Here is the raunchy new red-band trailer for Step One of Many Entertainment and Lionsgate’s upcoming comedy, My Man Is A Loser . Watch the trailer after the Jump... Please Leave A Comment-

Additionally, Roberto Orci is joining the film as an executive producer and will develop the story with Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz. The Power Rangers have found their creative team. The upcoming movie being developed by Lionsgate and rights holder Saban Brands, will be scripted by X-Men: First Class writers Ashley Miller and Zack Stentz . Additionally, Roberto Orci, one of the screenwriters behind The Transformers and Star Trek movies, is coming on board as an exec producer. Orci was one half of a screenwriting duo with partner Alex Kurtzman. The pair recently split, and Orci has formed a new venture, Sneaky Shark. Orci will develop the movie’s story along with Miller and Stentz, with the latter two handling screenwriting duties. Power Rangers was a '90s TV series and global marketing franchise, initially called The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, that used footage from a Japanese children’s show. It first aired on Fox Kids then in the 2000s on Disney-owned channel

Check out the official poster for THE SKELETON TWINS THE SKELETON TWINS will open in theaters September 19, 2014. When estranged twins Maggie ( Kristen Wiig ) and Milo ( Bill Hader ) feel they’re at the end of their ropes, an unexpected reunion forces them to confront why their lives went so wrong. As the twins reconnect, they realize the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship. Winner of the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. Please Leave A Comment-

Here is more information for the off site event for the upcoming show GOTHAM . Fox bringing the pilot episode screening of GOTHAM, they’re also going to install 130-foot zipline. “GOTHAM” – ZIP LINE Where: Between the SD Convention Center and the Hilton Bayfront Hotel When: Thursday, July 24 – Sunday, July 27 Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Daily EXPERIENCE FOX will create Gotham City for fans to channel their inner superhero by ziplining (130 feet long and 30 feet high) through the GOTHAM city landscape! Following the adrenalized experience, participants will receive a shareable photo of their heroic zip line experience and will be awarded with exclusive GOTHAM prizes. Follow f ox.com/comiccon2014 to find out when GOTHAM producers and cast, including stars Ben McKenzie and Donal Logue, will be making appearances at the experience. “GOTHAM” UBER POLICE CARS Where: Downtown San Diego When: Thursday, July 24 – Sunday, July 27 Hours: Thursday – 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Frida

Here is a new TV spot for THE EXPENDABLES 3 "New Recruits" In THE EXPENDABLES 3, Barney (Stallone), Christmas (Statham) and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks (Gibson), who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill… or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables — but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables’ most personal battle yet. Please Leave A Comment-

Creator Nic Pizzolatto is gearing up for the next installment of HBO's hit series Colin Farrell is in talks to star in the second season of HBO's “ True Detective ,” an individual familiar with the series told TheWrap , while Taylor Kitsch is also the leading candidate for the younger male lead. Insiders tell TheWrap that HBO was intent on landing a true movie star, someone who could play rugged and gritty, and they've done just that with Farrell, who is nearing a deal for the series’ older male lead. While Farrell's last movie, “Winter's Tale,” bombed in theaters, its failure can't really be attributed to Farrell, who won a Golden Globe for “In Bruges” and is coming off an acclaimed supporting performance in “Saving Mr. Banks.” Kitsch is coming off strong notices for his performance as a young gay man in HBO's “The Normal Heart.” While his two movie star vehicles, “Battleship” and “John Carter,” did not live up to the expectations created by t