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Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema and more

Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema & more

The Butler Fights Off One Direction At The US Box Office

September 2, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

one-direction-this-is-us-posterWhile One Direction’s 3D documentary, This Is Us, topped the three-day weekend, when estimates for the Labor Day holiday were added in, The Butler held off the boy band onslaught to take the top spot on the US box office chart with $20 million.

This Is Us took the second spot with $18 million. That’s below the likes of Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber and Michael Jackson, but ahead of flops from Katy Perry and the Jonas Brothers. And seeing as it only cost $10 million to make it should be very profitable.

However the big story was the film at number 5, Instructions Not Included. Few mainstream film analysts had even heard of the movie, largely because it was only opening on 347 screens. However its 10 million four-day take ended up being the biggest opening ever for a Spanish-language movie. While movies for Hispanic audiences have been growing in popularity, this one blew all previous efforts out of the water.

The final new entry was the Ethan Hawke and Selena Gomez movie Getaway, which just snuck into the top 10 with a less than impressive $5.5 million.

Take a look below for the US box office top 10 for the weekend of August 30th to September 2nd.

Rank Title Weekend Gross (millions) Total Gross to date (millions)
1 Lee Daniels’ The Butler $20.0 $79.2
2 One Direction: This Is Us $18.0 $18.0
3 We’re The Millers $15.9 $112.8
4 Planes $10.6 $73.7
5 Instructions Not Included $10.0 $10.0
6 Elysium $8.3 $80.4
7 The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones $6.8 $24.2
8 The World’s End $6.0 $17.5
9 Percy Jackson: Sea Of Monsters $6.0 $56.5
10 Getaway $5.5 $5.5
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FILMS: The Butler, One Direction: This Is Us, We're The Millers, Planes, Elysium, The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones, The World's End, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, Getaway  

The Butler Tops The US Box Office Again, Beating Mortal Instruments & The World’s End

August 26, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

butler-poster1Despite what many had thought would be some strong competition, in the end The Butler topped the US box office for a second week with $17 million, with We’re The Millers coming second once more with $13.5 million.

That was enough to beat newcomer The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones, which despite suggestion early on its marketing that it was on track to be the new Twilight (and resulted in a sequel already being in the works), took $9.3 million over the weekend and $14 million since it opened last Wednesday. As young adult adaptations tend to be quite front loaded and then drop off, it doesn’t suggest this will become a hit in the long run (and certainly doesn’t bode well for the sequel).

The World’s End came in at number 4 on its US debut with $8.94 million. That’s more than either Hot Fuzz or Shaun Of The Dead, although those film got more limited releases. It’s not too bad though, especially as few expected it to do that brilliantly in America.

The horror film You’re Next took seventh spot on the chart with $7 million. It’s one of the weakest starts of the year for a nationwide horror release, but as it cost little to make, it’ll probably still end up turning a profit.

Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine expanded onto more screens in its fifth weekend at cinemas and made its first appearance in the top 10 with $4.3 million. It continues Allen’s run of decent earners after years when his movies barely made a cent.

Take a look below for the US box office top 10 for weekend of August 23rd-25th.

Rank Title Weekend Gross (millions) Total Gross to date (millions)
1 Lee Daniels’ The Butler $17.0 $52.2
2 We’re The Millers $13.5 $91.7
3 The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones $9.3 $14.0
4 The World’s End $8.9 $8.9
5 Planes $8.5 $59.5
6 Elysium $7.1 $69.0
7 You’re Next $7.0 $7.0
8 Percy Jackson: Sea Of Monsters $5.2 $48.3
9 Blue Jasmine $4.3 $14.7
10 Kick-Ass 2 $4.2 $22.4
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FILMS: The Butler, We're The Millers, The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones, The World's End, Planes, Elysium, You're Next, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, Blue Jasmine, Kick-Ass 2  

New The World’s End Featurette – Edgar Wright, Director at Work

July 3, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment


There are lots of people very excited for The World’s End, which reunites Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost following Shaun Of The Dead and Hot Fuzz. Now a new featurette has emerged showing Edgar Wright at work on the movie, with everyone stepping up to say how awesome he is.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Director Edgar Wright and actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reunite for a third film following the successes “Shaun of the Dead” (2004) and “Hot Fuzz” (2007). In “The World’s End,” 20 years after attempting an epic pub crawl, five childhood friends reunite when one of them becomes hellbent on trying the drinking marathon again. They are convinced to stage an encore by Gary King (Simon Pegg), a 40-year-old man trapped at the cigarette end of his teens, who drags his reluctant pals to their hometown and once again attempts to reach the fabled pub – The World’s End. As they attempt to reconcile the past and present, they realise the real struggle is for the future, not just theirs but humankind’s. Reaching The World’s End is the least of their worries.’

It hits UK cinemas on July 19th. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine  DIRECTORS: Edgar Wright  FILMS: The World's End  

Three Flavour Cornetto Trilogy Trailer – Shaun Of The Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End

June 20, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment


Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and director Edgar Wright are back together in cinemas soon with The World’s End, and to celebrate, Universal have teamed up with UK theatre chains Vue Cinemas to host the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy screenings!

Starting on July 18th at 7.30pm, audiences will be treated to special screenings of Shaun Of The Dead, Hot Fuzz, and finally a first viewing of The World’s End at midnight. This exciting event will be taking place at selected Vue cinemas across the UK. And to remind us of the fun, they’ve released a special trailer promoting all three movies.

Here’s the synopsis for The World’s End: ‘Director Edgar Wright and actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reunite for a third film following the successes “Shaun of the Dead” (2004) and “Hot Fuzz” (2007). In “The World’s End,” 20 years after attempting an epic pub crawl, five childhood friends reunite when one of them becomes hellbent on trying the drinking marathon again. They are convinced to stage an encore by Gary King (Simon Pegg), a 40-year-old man trapped at the cigarette end of his teens, who drags his reluctant pals to their hometown and once again attempts to reach the fabled pub – The World’s End. As they attempt to reconcile the past and present, they realise the real struggle is for the future, not just theirs but humankind’s. Reaching The World’s End is the least of their worries.’

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ACTORS: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost  DIRECTORS: Edgar Wright  FILMS: The World's End  

Simon Pegg & Nick Frost Amongst Six New World’s End Character Banners

June 11, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

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A sextet of characters banners have arrived for The World’s End, giving us a look at Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Rosamund Pike, Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine and Eddie Marsan, which you can see above and below.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Director Edgar Wright and actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reunite for a third film following the successes “Shaun of the Dead” (2004) and “Hot Fuzz” (2007). In “The World’s End,” 20 years after attempting an epic pub crawl, five childhood friends reunite when one of them becomes hellbent on trying the drinking marathon again. They are convinced to stage an encore by Gary King (Simon Pegg), a 40-year-old man trapped at the cigarette end of his teens, who drags his reluctant pals to their hometown and once again attempts to reach the fabled pub – The World’s End. As they attempt to reconcile the past and present, they realise the real struggle is for the future, not just theirs but humankind’s. Reaching The World’s End is the least of their worries.’

It hits UK cinemas on July 19th.

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SImon Pegg
Nick Frost
Nick Frost
Martin Freeman
Martin Freeman
Eddie Marsan
Eddie Marsan
Rosamund Pike
Rosamund Pike
Paddy Considine
Paddy Considine
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ACTORS: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Rosamund Pike, Martin Freeman, Paddy Considine, Eddie Marsan  DIRECTORS: Edgar Wright  FILMS: The World's End  

New The World’s End Trailer – Simon Pegg & Nick Frost are off on an epic pub crawl

May 23, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment


After a couple of new posters were released for The World’s End earlier this week, now it’s time for a trailer, which suggests the Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright reunion is going to be a lot of fun.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Director Edgar Wright and actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reunite for a third film following the successes “Shaun of the Dead” (2004) and “Hot Fuzz” (2007). In “The World’s End,” 20 years after attempting an epic pub crawl, five childhood friends reunite when one of them becomes hellbent on trying the drinking marathon again. They are convinced to stage an encore by Gary King (Simon Pegg), a 40-year-old man trapped at the cigarette end of his teens, who drags his reluctant pals to their hometown and once again attempts to reach the fabled pub – The World’s End. As they attempt to reconcile the past and present, they realise the real struggle is for the future, not just theirs but humankind’s. Reaching The World’s End is the least of their worries.’

It hits UK cinemas on July 19th. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Paddy Considine, Eddie Marsan  DIRECTORS: Edgar Wright  FILMS: The World's End  

Simon Pegg Gets Apocalyptic In New The World’s End Posters

May 22, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

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Two new posters for the Simon Pegg, Nick Frost & Edgar Wright reunion, The World’s End, have arrived – or rather they’re the same poster but in one-sheet and quad versions, which you can see above and below.

If you’re wondering what this apocalyptic looking movie is about, here’s the synopsis: ‘Director Edgar Wright and actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reunite for a third film following the successes “Shaun of the Dead” (2004) and “Hot Fuzz” (2007). In “The World’s End,” 20 years after attempting an epic pub crawl, five childhood friends reunite when one of them becomes hellbent on trying the drinking marathon again. They are convinced to stage an encore by Gary King (Simon Pegg), a 40-year-old man trapped at the cigarette end of his teens, who drags his reluctant pals to their hometown and once again attempts to reach the fabled pub – The World’s End. As they attempt to reconcile the past and present, they realise the real struggle is for the future, not just theirs but humankind’s. Reaching The World’s End is the least of their worries.’

It reaches UK cinemas on July 19th.

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ACTORS: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost  DIRECTORS: Edgar Wright  FILMS: The World's End  

The World’s End Trailer – Simon Pegg & Nick Frost return with a sci-fi tinge

May 8, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment


A lot of people are very excited for The World’s End, the movie that reunites Nick Frost, Simon Pegg and director Edgar Wright and which completes their trilogy of films following Shaun Of The Dead and Hot Fuzz.

Now the trailer has arrived.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Director Edgar Wright and actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reunite for a third film following the successes “Shaun of the Dead” (2004) and “Hot Fuzz” (2007). In “The World’s End,” 20 years after attempting an epic pub crawl, five childhood friends reunite when one of them becomes hellbent on trying the drinking marathon again. They are convinced to stage an encore by Gary King (Simon Pegg), a 40-year-old man trapped at the cigarette end of his teens, who drags his reluctant pals to their hometown and once again attempts to reach the fabled pub – The World’s End. As they attempt to reconcile the past and present, they realise the real struggle is for the future, not just theirs but humankind’s. Reaching The World’s End is the least of their worries.’

It hits UK cinemas on July 19th. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost  DIRECTORS: Edgar Wright  FILMS: The World's End  

New The World’s End Poster, Man Of Steel Banner & Pacific Rim Promo Pic

May 7, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

worlds-end-teaser-poster3A few new pics have surfaced for some much anticipated upcoming movies, including a great new quad poster for the Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright movie, The World’s End, a soaring banner for Man Of Steel and a pic showing off Charlie Hunnam in Pacific Rim.

Pegg and Frost are joined by the likes of Martin Freeman, Eddie Marsan and Paddy Considine in The World’s End. Here’s the synopsis: ’20 years after attempting an epic pub crawl, five childhood friends reunite when one of them becomes hell bent on trying the drinking marathon again. They are convinced to stage an encore by mate Gary King (Pegg), a 40-year old man trapped at the cigarette end of his teens, who drags his reluctant pals to their home town and once again attempts to reach the fabled pub, The World’s End. As they attempt to reconcile the past and present, they realize the real struggle is for the future, not just theirs but humankind’s. Reaching The World’s End is the least of their worries.’ The film’s out in the UK on July 19th.

Man Of Steel is out June 14th, and sees Henry Cavill stepping into Clark Kent’s shoes and dealing with the fact he’s the most powerful man on the planet, but has to hide that fact. That’s particularly tested when General Zod (Michael Shannon) arrives on Earth.

Pacific Rim meanwhile is Guillermo Del Toro’s movie about monsters spilling out of the Pacific and humanity fighting back by building enormous human-piloted robots. Charlie Hunnam plays one of those pilots, Raleigh Drake. It’s out July 12th.

Click on the pics below for larger versions.

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ACTORS: Henry Cavill, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Charlie Hunnam  DIRECTORS: Guillermo Del Toro, Zack Snyder, Edgar Wright  FILMS: Man Of Steel, The World's End, Pacific Rim  

Three New World’s End Pics Arrive, And Edgar Wright Talks About The Movie

February 1, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

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There are an awful lot of people out there very excited about The World’s End, the final part of Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright’s Three Flavors Cornetto trilogy (following Shaun Of The Dead and Hot Fuzz). Now a trio of new images have arrive, two from Empire and one via IGN.

IGN also had a chat Edgar Wright about the movie, which he describes as,”It’s a boy’s night out movie gone wrong.”

He also talked about how the three movies fit together, saying, “We have tried to make them like a thematic trilogy. Because Hot Fuzz is slightly different from Shaun but they share aspects, and this too. They’re all different stories with different characters but they have thematic similarities that me and Simon are slightly obsessed with. But Shaun was about where we live – our neighborhood in North London. And then Hot Fuzz was about going back home. Home for me and Simon in terms of a small town. But this one is about looking backwards. It’s more nostalgic. I think a lot about my adolescence and my teenage years and things I’d do differently. I have grand fantasies of going back in time and doing things better. Back to when I was 15 or 16. So there’s an element of that – whether it’s healthy to look or go backwards. That’s kind of what the theme of the film is.”

As for the map in the pic above, Wright says, “That’s his map of the pubs in Newton Haven, which he had as a teenager. You can see on the map that nine pubs are crossed out because when they were teenagers they only got through nine of the 12 pubs. And he’s kept that map. Simon went through a goth phase. If you’ve read Simon’s autobiography there are pictures of him as an Echo and the Bunnymen/Sisters of Mercy fan. And he did dye his hair black, so we thought that was a way to make him look distinctly different. The funny thing is I think he kind of pulls it off. He doesn’t look too tragic to me.”

There’s also been much talk about the supernatural threat the friends on a pub crawl face, but Wright is keeping quiet about that. “It’s not that there are major twists,” he says, “I always feel there are some films that I wish I’d seen cold, so I’d love to try and retain a little bit of mystery.”

Take a look at the Empire pics below as well as the captions that came with them.

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ACTORS: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost  DIRECTORS: Edgar Wright  FILMS: The World's End  
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