SPECTRE - 2015 - Poster and Trailer

Finally SPECTRE are back!

When Casino Royale hit the screen in 2006 I was expecting SPECTRE  

to be the evil organisation behind all the schemes, I was disappointed.

Now it has built up to a point where it is actually more exciting they're back!

A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.

When a few people saw the poster they thought of Steve McQueen from Bullitt, then I think this, although Daniel Craig does have that McQueen look about him, is a reference to Live and Let Die.

Trailer below...

Jurassic World - 2015 - TV Spot 2

Universal drop the latest TV Spot for their upcoming Dino extravaganza Jurassic World.

Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park (1993), Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to fulfil a corporate mandate, a new attraction is created to re-spark visitor's interest, which backfires horribly.

Robot Overlords - In UK Cinemas Now

This years biggest UK Sci-Fi movie "Robot Overlords" is out now in Cinemas nationwide

"The adults lost the war and now the kids must save the world! Robots rule the streets and the people are locked in their homes. Stepping outside risks being vaporised by a hulking Sentry or picked off by a lethal Sniper."

Through the ruins of Britain a group of kids, led by Callan McAuliffe (The Great Gatsby), set out to join the Resistance. Hot on their heels however is their old teacher turned robot collaborator Mr Smythe, played by Ben Kingsley (Iron Man 3) and his captive Gillian Anderson (The X-Files).

Check out the trailer below and make sure to support British cinema by watching "Robot Overlords" now!

Its out of this World...

Signature Entertainment Presents Robot Overlords at UK Cinemas on Friday 27th March, 2015

Focus 2015 - Adrian Martinez Interview

We had the chance this week to catch up with Adrian Martinez who is one of the biggest character actors around!

He has worked with pretty much everyone in Hollywood and is a great guy with a real love for making films that are passion projects.

He goes in front and behind the camera.

Myself and Bam Sam just had a chat.... 

Adrian Martinez is an actor, writer, producer, and soon-to-be-director, with over eighty film and TV credits.

Adrian's career began as a high school track star on NBC's "Unsolved Mysteries". Some in casting have called Adrian, "the sidekick to the stars," as evidenced by his recent sidekick trifecta-- Will Smith's sidekick in Warner Bros' "Focus," in theaters 2015, Ben Stiller's sidekick in Stiller's Fox remake of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," Will Ferrell's sidekick in Lionsgate's "Casa de mi Padre," and Zach Galifianakis' sidekick in Focus features' "It's Kind of a Funny Story" to name a few.

Of the over eighty film and TV projects Adrian has been involved in, some of his favorites include, "It's Kind of a Funny Story," opposite Zach Galifianakis, "Casa de mi Padre," opposite Will Ferrell, and "Mail Order Wife," a mockumentary, where his lead portrayal was so convincing, audiences thought the film was a DOCumentary.

Adrian has been seen in a wide range of character portrayals including Jim Sheridan's "In America," opposite Katie Holmes in "Pieces of April," "The Interpreter," opposite Nicole Kidman, opposite Jimmy Fallon in "Taxi," and "Mona," which he also co-produced. "Mona" has aired several times on PBS' Indie night.

Mr. Martinez's TV work includes over forty guest spots, including a recurring guest star in CBS' "A Gifted Man," opposite Patrick Wilson, FX's upcoming season of "louie" opposite Louis CK, HBO's "Flight of the Conchords," "Sex and the City," and Comedy Central's "Inside Amy Schumer," "Three Strikes," produced by Jon Stewart, and "Deadbeat" produced by Brad Pitt.

Theater audiences know Mr. Martinez from his daring off-Broadway performances in Jose Rivera's "Massacre," for Rattlestick theater, "Our Lady of 121st Street," at the Union Square theater, and "The Last Days Of Judas Iscariot," at the Public theater, both directed by Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman, and written by Tony nominee, Stephen Adly Guirgis for the LAByrinth theater company, of which Adrian has been a member since 2003.

Mr. Martinez is a long time collaborator of Obie winner, and Oscar nominee, Jose Rivera, "The Motorcycle diaries, "having done productions and readings with Jose in New York, Atlanta (Alliance), Chicago (Goodman), and Los Angeles.

Adrian is writing and developing film and TV projects through his production company, Paloma Pictures. - IMDB

GEEK 2015 - The Van Dyck Vanishments

We got the chance to attend GEEK 2015 in Margate this February and it was one of, if not the best, video games expo for sheer fun.

Away from the games, both retro and new, there were a number of events and activities going on across the seaside town of Margate.

One of the highlights was the stunning Van Dyck Vanishments.

Below is the video explaining the background and effort that went into this concept.

The Van Dyck Vanishments Documentary explores the progress behind a live video game adventure combining fine art, theatre and gaming. 

Commissoned by Marine Studios, and developed in partnership with Turner Contemporary, National Portrait Gallery, and Canterbury Christ Church University, The Van Dyck Vanishments was also supported by the Arts Council England. The Van Dyck Vanishments was made by The Milo Wladek Co. and took place in February 2015 in Margate as part of GEEK 2015.

Video made by David Good - www.davidgoodvideography.com

Music written and performed by Odinn Orn Hilmarsson 

The Story. 

Pioneering corporation Endless Horizons Ltd. have created a machine capable of sending people INSIDE works of art.

Audiences joined Junior Vice Research Assistant Smith as she traveled through time, space and the psyche - into the world of 17th Century court painter Sir Anthony van Dyck. The Van Dyck Vanishments aimed to draw together narrative and game play.

The Milo Wladek Co. also developed board and Digital versions of the game.

The X-Files returns for a 6 part mini series!

Sci-fi fans around the World today celebrated as FOX broke news that the mega smash hit 90's phenomenon "The X-Files" is to return with a 6 part mini series.

Stars David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson & Creator Chris Carter are all confirmed to be returning to the series which ran for 9 seasons until 2002, the series also spurned 2 Movies in 1998 & 2008.

Read the full release from FOX.com

 “THE X-FILES” RETURNS TO FOX

Emmy Award-winning Pop Culture Phenomenon

From Chris Carter Is Back as Six-Episode Event Series

David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson to Reprise Their Roles as

FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully

Thirteen years after the original series run, FOX has ordered the next mind-bending chapter of THE X-FILES, a thrilling, six-episode event series which will be helmed by creator/executive producer Chris Carter with stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson re-inhabiting their roles as iconic FBI Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. This marks the momentous return of the Emmy- and Golden Globe Award-winning pop culture phenomenon, which remains one of the longest-running sci-fi series in network television history.

The announcement was made today by Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Chairmen and CEOs of Fox Television Group and Chris Carter, creator and executive producer of THE X-FILES. Production on THE X-FILES event series is set to begin in summer 2015. Further details remain under wraps and will be announced at a later date.

“I think of it as a 13-year commercial break,” said Carter. “The good news is the world has only gotten that much stranger, a perfect time to tell these six stories.”

“We had the privilege of working with Chris on all nine seasons of THE X-FILES – one of the most rewarding creative experiences of our careers – and we couldn’t be more excited to explore that incredible world with him again,” remarked Newman and Walden. “THE X-FILES was not only a seminal show for both the studio and the network, it was a worldwide phenomenon that shaped pop culture – yet remained a true gem for the legions of fans who embraced it from the beginning. Few shows on television have drawn such dedicated fans as THE X-FILES, and we’re ecstatic to give them the next thrilling chapter of Mulder and Scully they’ve been waiting for.”

THE X-FILES originally premiered in September 1993.  Over the course of its nine-season run, the influential series went from breakout sci-fi favorite to massive global hit, and became one of the most successful television dramas of all time. The show, which earned 16 Emmy Awards, five Golden Globes and a Peabody Award, follows FBI special agents Scully (Anderson) and Mulder (Duchovny) as they investigate unexplained cases – “X-Files” – for which the only answers involve paranormal phenomena.

Produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Ten Thirteen Productions, THE X-FILES is created and executive-produced by Chris Carter.

Disney's "Tomorrowland" to be released as "Tomorrowland: A World Beyond" in the UK

Every now and then when a movie is released in the UK, The studio behind that movie feels the need to change the name slightly to avoid confusion with other properties. In recent years we have had The Avengers renamed "Avengers: Assemble" to avoid confusion with the 1960's TV Series "The Avengers". Yes, that's right...We Brits may confuse a TV show 99.9% of us have never seen or heard of with one of the most Anticipated, biggest franchises of all time.

This week Disney announced that their big summer adventure flick will be released as "Tomorrowland: A World Beyond" in the UK.

Now I do usually find these re-naming of Movies annoying, if not insulting at times (Fast Five being renamed Fast & Furious 5, really? Like we had never heard of the series and couldn't make the link?) but with Tomorrowland I can Understand where Disney are coming from.

Tomorrowland is inspired by the popular Disneyland area "Tomorrowland", Just visiting the area in the parks you can see the concepts and feel of the future. But in Disneyland Paris the Tomorrowland area of the park is actually named "Discoveryland". The reason for this could be that it possibly translates better than Tomorrowland in to the different European languages, and the vast majority of UK viewers have more than likely been to Disneyland Paris than one of the US parks.

Tomorrowland: A World Beyond lands in UK Cinemas on May 22nd, as as one of my Top 3 films for 2015 I can not wait! 

Check out the trailer below and details of the Film.

From Disney comes two-time Oscar® winner Brad Bird’s riveting, mystery adventure “Tomorrowland - A World Beyond,” starring Academy Award® winner George Clooney. Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “Tomorrowland.” What they must do there changes the world—and them—forever.

Featuring a screenplay by “Lost” writer and co-creator Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird, from a story by Lindelof & Bird & Jeff Jensen, “Tomorrowland - A World Beyond” promises to take audiences on a thrill ride of nonstop adventures through new dimensions that have only been dreamed of.

The film also stars Hugh Laurie as brilliant scientist David Nix, Raffey Cassidy, Tim McGraw, Judy Greer, Kathryn Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key and Thomas Robinson.

“Tomorrowland - A World Beyond” is produced by Damon Lindelof, Brad Bird and Jeffrey Chernov and directed by Brad Bird, with John Walker, Brigham Taylor, Jeff Jensen and Bernard Bellew serving as executive producers. “Tomorrowland - A World Beyond” comes to UK cinemas May 22nd 2015.

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Jurassic World - Jurassic Park Forever - Ariana Richards Interview 2015

With Jurassic World closer than it might appear, our friends at Jurassic Park Forever caught up with one of the stars of the original 1993 masterpiece.

The lads got an exclusive interview with Ariana Richards, who played Lex in Spielberg's Dinosaur epic!

Jurassic Park Forever

PIXELS (2015) - Retro Gaming Fights Back

Pixels (2015)

Coming to UK theatres August 12th 2015 

I love and collect retro video games, or as I call them video games, as to me they are not retro, they are just my games!

Pixels has a similar premise to that episode of Futurama, where by classic video game characters invade Earth. 

This is from SONY, and it is looking like a "What if the Ghostbusters had to fight 8-bit sprites instead of spirits!" kind of deal.

"In Pixels, when intergalactic aliens misinterpret video-feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war against them, they attack the Earth, using the games as models for their various assaults. President Will Cooper (Kevin James) has to call on his childhood best friend, '80s video game champion Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler), now a home theater installer, to lead a team of old-school arcaders (Peter Dinklage and Josh Gad) to defeat the aliens and save the planet. Joining them is Lt. Col. Violet Van Patten (Michelle Monaghan), a specialist supplying the arcaders with unique weapons to fight the aliens." - Sony Pictures Entertainment

Joss Whedon Talks Avengers: Age of Ultron 2015

When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for a global adventure. Written by Marvel Studios

Joss chats about his vision for the hugely anticipated Marvel sequel.

Will Age of Ultron live up to the hype?
Will Quicksilver match what we saw in X-Men: DoFP?

Max (2015) - Trailer First Look

Max (2015)

Max is an upcoming American family adventure film directed by Boaz Yakin, and written by Sheldon Lettich and Boaz Yakin. The film stars Josh Wiggins and Thomas Haden Church, Miles Mussenden, Robbie Amell, Lauren Graham, Luke Kleintank, Jay Hernandez, Joseph Julian Soria with Dejon LaQuake. The film is scheduled to be released by Warner Bros.

A dog that helped US Marines in Afghanistan returns to the U.S. and is adopted by his handler's family after suffering a traumatic experience.

This heart warming tale comes to UK theatres October 9th 2015.

Strangeness In Space - UK Sci-Fi Kickstarter

What would happen if Sophie, the manager of a NASA Space Centre gift shop, and Trev and Simon, two idiots claiming to be a 1980s styled synth pop duo called Pink Custard, were thrown together with a stressy computer robot called LEMON on board a damaged space craft, lost in a distant universe, orbiting Planet Mirth?

To keep things running on board the space ship and everything else, Trev and Simon and Sophie rely on their talking robot computer LEMON (Linguistically Enhanced Mobile Operations Network). Unfortunately for them LEMON is not your average super intelligent space computer robot. LEMON is over worked, over emotional, and very stressy in fact, a bit of a lemon really.

So what is this "strangeness" all about then?

We found out from one of the main people involved Clare Eden.

http://www.strangenessinspace.com/

Strangeness in Space

"Sophie Aldred, the seventh Doctor's companion Ace, is heading back into Space - this time not with Sylvester McCoy but with comedy duo Trev and Simon who entertained us for so many years in BBC TV's Going Live and Live & Kicking. AlongsideClare Eden, producer of the award winning podcast series The Minister of Chance, the team will be bringing you Strangeness in Space, a sci-fi comedy podcast series for kids aged 8 to 80, and beyond.... 

The series is also written by Trev & Simon: " we loved that parents

seemed to enjoy our humour as much as their kids on Saturday morning telly and we intend to bring the same sense of family fun to this". The audio series will be free to download, financed by a crowd-funding campaign starting on 24th March. "On Minister of Chance we literally started with just an idea but no commissioning budget" said Clare Eden , "and we ended up with a worldwide fanbase financing an entire first season through crowdfunding; winning a Parsec Award and being nominated for a BBC Audio Award along the way! It's a wonderful way for an audience to have a sense of ownership on something they enjoy". The foursome met at University studying Drama in Manchester. "50 years ago in March Alexei Leonov took the first ever walk in Space" said Sophie " I find it hilarious that I am now heading off to Space for adventures 

with Trev and Simon!" - Clare Eden

For more on this check out the links below...

Twitter: @Strangeness_in   

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Strangeness-in-Space/563994667036684

Tumblr: http://strangenessinspace.tumblr.com/

Trev & Simon: http://www.clareeden.com/#!trevandsimon/cjg9 and @trevandsimon

LEGO Jurassic World - Trailer

Of all the games that have come out recently it is surprising that it has taken a toy from my childhood combined with a film from 1993 to make me want a "Next-Gen" system!
That is how amazing the LEGO revival has been and how enduring Jurassic Park's legacy is!

LEGO Jurassic World

Mark Pellegrino Interview - The Returned, Supernatural & Horror Movies...

With the brand new US version of the supernatural drama series "The Returned" landing on Netflix this week in the UK, We sat down and had a chat with one of the stars Mark Pellegrino, who plays Jack Winship.

Mark Pellegrino has had a successful career in Movies as well as Television, starring in such films as The Number 23, The Big Lebowski, Capote and TV shows including The Tomorrow People, Lost, Dexter, Burn Notice, Being Human and as Lucifer in Beyond the Box Office favourite, Supernatural.

As well as The Returned, Mark talked about his career as a whole, Working with some of Hollywood's greats (Including Bruce Campbell!) and his love for Horror movies.

Check out the interview below and let us know what you think in the comments or Tweeting us @boxofficebeyond

The Returned is now available to watch on Netflix, with a brand new episode dropping every week!

Sci-Fi By The Sea 3 - June 21st Herne Bay

Just be in awe at how good this year's event is shaping up!

"Join us again for more family Sci-Fi fun at Sci-Fi by the Sea 3 on Sunday 21st June from 11am – 5pm, once again on the playing fields of Herne Bay Junior School.

Our celebrity guests this year from the world of Sci-Fi TV and film are: Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Chris Barrie, Robert Llellwyn, Norman Lovett, Virginia Hey, Jeremy Bulloch, Paul Markham, Michael Henbury, Chris Bunn, Trev & Simon, Pixie Le Knot, Josephine Gillan and Ross Mullan.

All guests appear subject to work commitments and good health. Autograpsh are charged for and prices may vary.

Visit our sci-fi stands full of props and replicas showcasing some of the best sci-fi models around. Daleks will be patrolling the area and the Tardis materialising too!

They’ll be a food, licenced bar, live music, inflatable laser tag arena, sci-fi fun rides, the 1989 Keaton Batmobile, Delorean, KITT, Mad Max inspired vehicles, Titan The Robot, T Rex, Gamer Bus, plus plenty of sci-fi fun for the kids, including inflatables, sci-fi related stalls and stands and much more." - Bay Promo Team

Last year we went to this event and had the best day out of the entire Geek calendar, and this year will be even better!

Last year I spoke to Chris and he was one of the coolest guys I have ever met in my life. 

So smeg-head down again in June to meet a true British icon and all round top bloke! 

Even though he has made a career out of playing less than amiable characters, he really is a good guy at heart!

"Barrie is Back!

After experiencing the sci-fi festival feel that is Sci-fi By The Sea, we're delighted to announce that everyone's favourite hologram is back in Herne Bay for Kent's Number 1 Sci-fi event in 2015."

Also if you love movie cars...well! Say no more!

Plus crazy fun!!!

"Will you turn to the dark side or battle on the side of all that is good? Only you can make that decision when you step into the Laser Tag arena at Sci-Fi by the Sea 3!" www.scifibythesea.co.uk

Frozen 2 - Disney Officially Announce The Sequel

Disney have announced that the studio will produce a sequel to its cultural phenomenon Frozen, which, as well as becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all time, went on to dominate the world of merchandise, YouTube covers and children's imaginations...and a lot of adults imaginations as well to be fair.

"Since its release in November 2013, "Frozen" has become a juggernaut for Disney. It made nearly $1.3 billion at the global box office and generated a massive merchandising revenue stream. The film also won the Oscar for best animated feature. Because of that enormous success, a sequel has been widely expected." - CNBC

Disney have confirmed that Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee will be returning to take charge of the project.

Bob Iger announced the sequel to shareholders and has surely got investors as excited as the fans.

"The news was announced at this morning’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders by Bob Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company; John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios; and actor Josh Gad (voice of Olaf and all-around cool dude)." - Disney 

However if you can not wait for Frozen 2 to get your fix, Disney will treat you to
  Frozen Fever which is screening with the release of their live action remake of Cinderella.

Cinderella and Frozen Fever hit UK theatres on March 27th

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Mark Pellegrino - Interview Snippet

Our next awesome guest on the podcast is one of the coolest guys in Hollywood.

Mark Pellegrino joined us to chat about Supernatural, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Dexter and even about video games!

Here's Mark chatting to Sam about The Lost World: Jurassic Park.

The full interview will be online in the next few days so be sure to check it out.

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Harrison Ford Injured in a Plane Crash - Best Wishes

All of us at Beyond the Box Office hope that Harrison Ford is fine and this news has been over exaggerated. 

If Harrison is injured we wish him a full and speedy recovery; and hope that this is nothing too serious in the long run!

All our best wishes to the man who has brought so much joy to our lives and his family!

"Santa Monica, California (CNN)Actor Harrison Ford was seriously injured Thursday after crash-landing a small plane on a golf course in California, Variety and NBC News reported.

Los Angeles Fire Department Assistant Chief Patrick Butler, who wouldn't name the patient, said the pilot suffered moderate trauma and was "alert and conscious" when he taken to the hospital.

He said the pilot, the only person on board, was in fair to moderate condition.

The plane hit a tree as it landed, officials said. It landed on its belly with the left wing touching the ground. There is a mark in the ground behind the plane where the aircraft sliced into the grass.

The 72-year-old actor was in a two-seat 1940s-era military trainer that went down on Penmar Golf Course near Santa Monica Airport, according to reports." - CNN

Come on Han you have two more Episodes to star in! You can't let us down mate!!!

MAN UP!!!