Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame debuts at Number 1 on the Official Film Chart with the highest-ever opening week of digital download sales.
Just five weeks after becoming the highest-grossing film of all time at the box-office, Endgame clocks up a whopping 335,400 downloads in its first week – smashing the previous record held by Bohemian Rhapsody, which entered the history books back in February with 265,000 downloads in its first eight days. Close behind in third place is Endgame’s prequel Avengers: Infinity War which claimed almost 253,000 in the same period.
Elsewhere in this week’s chart, the Hellboy re-boot climbs two to Number 2, meaning last week’s Number 1 Shazam! is pushed to Number 3 and another previous chart-topper Dumbo, drops two to Number 4.
Red Joan zooms into the Top 10 for the first time, climbing 13 places to Number 5 following its release on disc. Starring Dame Judi Dench, the film tells the story of British-born Joan Stanley, a KGB recruit in the 1930s who spied on the British government and remained undetected for over 50 years. The film is adapted from a book loosely based on the life of a real former civil servant, Melita Norwood.
Fellow Avenger Captain Marvel drops one to Number 6, as the family-friendly adventure Wonder Park is the week’s highest climber, rising 26 spots to Number 7. Aquaman sinks one to Number 8 on his 20th week in the chart.
Stephen King adaptation Pet Sematary drop six spots to land at Number 9 just ahead of country musical drama Wild Rose at 10.
On this week’s online show check out a clip of Detective Pikachu, starring Ryan Reynolds as the voice of the crime solving Pokémon.Detective Pikachu is available to Download & Keep from September 2.
Big Movie Trailers To Check Out: Listen here y’all, we have had some pretty crazy releases recently, and some pretty great sneak peeks for movies coming out in the near future. Since we have already spent some time mourning, it’s time we started celebrating some great news coming in from the world of Hollywood and the rest of the popular culture. I mean, these trailers have got m as excited as they have a kangaroo getting into a brand new opening of an Aussie casino.
Although, I do have the benefit of knowing what I am excited about while the Kangaroo might sot of hanging out, kick a couple of people and then bounce. So, here are four of the trailers that got me to be jittery this week, even though some of them came out a bit earlier in the month, and also a bit of reasoning about why they got me more active than a kid overdosing on sugar.
El Camino
A breaking bad movie. Yes, this is the movie that was announced a while ago and then nothing was said about. We are about to get the story of Jesse Pinkman after the ending of the big Breaking Bad series. And we all know how good the series was, so why wouldn’t we be excited about the movie? The trailer even has Skinny Pete as the main character (of the trailer, not the movie) talking to the cops and reminding us how much terror Jesse had to go through before he was able to get his freedom.
El Camino means the way, so we are definitely going to be seeing the way Jesse takes, no matter where he is going. The poster that was released is also in no quiet terms telling us that the guy is probably still in the desert somewhere, as the car on it is leaving behind quite a trail of dust. But hey, all speculation aside, I am just happy to see that we are going to get to see Jesse be in action again, and get to see some of Aaron Paul’s acting chops in full swing one more time.
Underwater
I am always one for a little it of Science Fiction, especially when the Science Fiction seems to be showing the potential to be pretty good. The big director of the film has produced two before this, the Signal and Love, both of which had a positive reception among the general public. This one though seems to be much bigger than the previous ones as it has a huge budget of 60 million USD. What is more, the cast is showing a lot of potential. And hey, I know Hollywood blockbusters tend to be a hit or miss for some people, but I expect this underwater science fiction movie to show a lot of things to excite us.
Now, only if the trailer revealed a little bit less about the story within the trailer, I’d recommend you watch it. As it stands, I feel like the trailer might ruin the movie just a little bit, so why don’t you stick to the movie itself when it comes out. Although it is a little weird to see TJ miller back on screen, I am not sure what to make of that. I guess Hollywood has some short term memory issues as of late.
Ad Astra
Now we can get to talking about some pretty huge science fiction. The trailer for the movie is pretty crazy – seems like we are getting another one of those three-hour films guys. This one is set in space and this time, our Southern American Accent wielding actor will be Brad Pitt. Exciting, I know. Well, the trailer does not tell me much of the story other than there will be a moon rover chase and some guns fired in space, so, I guess that’s something to be interested in.
Whatever this movie ends up doing, I am curious about how it works out. It at least looks gorgeous, with the big main actor not being the only gorgeous part of the film, but with the directing and the Aesthetic of the film being something that makes it stand out among its current peers.
Bombshell
This one had the best trailer out of the four films we are talking about here, simply because the trailer seemed to take an uninterrupted sequence from the film itself. Bombshell is the story of the sexual abuse case against the Fox News director at the time, and it is going to be exceptional, or at least it seems to be so far.
The big trailer did an exceptional job of capturing the tension that the film is seemingly going to have throughout it, and it is in no small part thanks to the stellar acting within the film, which is brought to you by some of the best actresses of this generation. I mean, you are getting Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie acting their hearts out for a film for one of the biggest scandals that has ever engulfed Fox News. This is going to be great.
Bits & Pieces: Bank Edition: Set in 1944, this is the story of a courageous group of Russian soldiers captured by the Germans following a sustained and fierce fighting and relentless tank battles. Taken to a POW camp, they are given an opportunity to restore a T-34 tank, but plan to use it to escape. Iron Fury starts as it means to go on – with a bang, as two tanks duel in Russia during World War Two. Starring Alexander Petrov (recently seen in Luc Besson’s action thriller Anna), as a Russian tank commander stuck in a German POW camp, the film is a visceral assault on the senses, featuring some of the most heart-stopping and authentic tank skirmishes ever seen on film.
Abstruse is written, directed and produced by Harley Wallen (Investigation Discovery’s Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda) and stars Tom Sizemore (Saving Private Ryan), Dennis Haskins (Saved by the Bell), Kaiti Wallen (Betrayed) and Kris Reilly (Enigma). Harley Wallen also stars in the film as Detective Caldwell.
After a devastating family tragedy, a priest travels to China to find deeper spirituality, but instead is endowed with an ancient ability that allows him to turn into a dinosaur. At first, he is horrified by his newfound superpower, but a local prostitute convinces him to use his newfound gift to fight evil – and ninjas.
Small Town Monsters has announced the September 20th DVD and VOD release of Seth Breedlove’s docudrama MOMO: The Missouri Monster. The latest title to crawl forth from the production powerhouse behind last year’s best-selling documentary On the Trail of Bigfoot, MOMO: The Missouri Monster seeks to tell the true, and truly strange story of the Missouri Monster. The hair-covered, three-toed monstrosity was said to have prowled the forests of Star Hill, near Louisiana, Missouri during the summer of 1972 where it was spotted by terrified citizens for weeks. The film will be available nationwide on DVD, as well as Vimeo OnDemand, Amazon Instant Video, and VIDI Space.
On DVD & VOD September 24, Drive Me Home follows a man returning home to reconnect with his childhood, leading to an unexpected road trip with an old friend that will change both of their lives forever…From Director Simone Catania, and starring Vinicio Marchioni alongside Marco D’Amore, best known for playing ruthless mobster Ciro Di Marzio in the “Gomorrah” TV series, who takes a pivotal turn as a gay truck driver, Drive Me Home premiered at the 36th Edition of the Torino Film Festival, and went on to play Outshine Film Festival.
Nail-biting thriller “Scooter”, starring Mitch Lemos (“Burn Notice”) and Yoshi Zimmerman , will receive a North American theatrical release via Artist Rights Distribution this fall. “Joyride” meets “The Blair Witch Project” in a sweat-inducing account of three YouTubers that set out on an 866 mile adventure on scooters. However, they find out that it’s not the destination that will kill you, it’s the journey.
Starring Academy Award® winner Charlize Theron, Academy Award® winner Nicole Kidman, Academy Award® nominee John Lithgow and Academy Award® nominee Margot Robbie, based on the real scandal, BOMBSHELL is a revealing look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time and the explosive story of the women who brought down the infamous man who created it. Directed by Emmy® Award winner Jay Roach and written by Academy Award® winner Charles Randolph.
From the effects team behind Harry Potter, and acclaimed filmmaker Simon Wells comes rousing fantasy-adventure Dragon Kingdom, on DVD and Digital this September from Uncork’d Entertainment. To save their Kingdom from the Dark Lord’s army, a mighty and courageous legion of warriors must travel through the forbidden lands fighting the fearsome fire breathing monsters of The Dark Kingdom, a land that swallows all who enter, in order to rescue their King.
CANDY CORNis written & directed by Josh Hasty (In Hell Everybody Loves Popcorn), starring P.J. Soles (Halloween), Courtney Gains (Children of the Corn),Tony Todd (Candyman), Pancho Moler (3 from Hell), Sky Elobar (The Greasy Strangler), Caleb Thomas (The Terror of Hallow’s Eve), Lovlee Carroll (Anabolic Life), Matt O’Neill (Edgar Allan Poe’s Lighthouse Keeper), and introducing Nate Chaney.
Shazam! zooms up to the Number 1 spot on the Official Film Chart following its release on disc.
The light-hearted adaptation of the DC comics classic, starring Zachary Levi as the titular character, zips up two places to claim the top spot from Tim Burton’s Dumbo (2), which spent two weeks at the helm.
Shazam! is also joined by two other DC titles in the top 10 this week, with animated adventure Batman: Hush debuting at Number 6, while Jason Momoa’s Aquaman holds on at 7.
Making its terrifying entrance into the Top 10 is Pet Sematary, rising a massive 35 places to Number 3 thanks to its release on DVD and Blu-Ray.
This adaptation of Stephen King’s haunting novel tells the story of a young family, who upon relocating from Boston USA to rural Maine discover a mysterious pet burial ground in the woods near their new home. When their cat is killed by a truck, the father buries it in the cemetery, and quickly finds that all is not as it seems.
Hellboy hangs onto its place at Number 4 on digital downloads only, ahead of previous Number 1 Captain Marvel at 5. Alita: Battle Angeldrops three places to Number 8, Mary Poppins Returns is down one at Number 9, and Bohemian Rhapsody makes a triumphant return to the Top 10 at Number 10.
This week check out a trailer from the terrifying The Curse Of La Llorona, the sixth film in The Conjuring Universe, available to download & keep from August 26.
Seven Life Changing Documentaries: To celebrate the release of HAIL SATAN? this Friday, 23 August in cinemas and on demand, we have compiled a list of seven documentaries that will make you question everything you know and want to change the world:
Hail Satan? (2019)
Chronicling the extraordinary rise of one of the most colourful and controversial religious movements in American history, Hail Satan? is an inspiring and entertaining new feature documentary from acclaimed director Penny Lane (Nuts!, Our Nixon). When media-savvy members of the Satanic Temple organize a series of public actions designed to advocate for religious freedom and challenge corrupt authority, they prove that with little more than a clever idea, a mischievous sense of humour, and a few rebellious friends, you can speak truth to power in some truly profound ways. As charming and funny as it is thought-provoking, Hail Satan? offers a timely look at a group of often misunderstood outsiders whose unwavering commitment to social and political justice has empowered thousands of people around the world.
Blackfish (2013)
Blackfish tells the story of Tilikum, one of SeaWorld’s most famous captive Orca’s. Following several fatal incidents, this documentary explores the underlying problems within the sea-park industry and shows just how little we know about these incredibly intelligent creatures. Since this documentary’s release, changes are being made across the world to the capture and captivity of wild Orca’s.
The True Cost (2015)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlwYq7t0ctw
Andrew Morgan’s ground-breaking documentary opens our eyes to the world behind the high-street. Whilst the price of clothing is decreasing rapidly, the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically. The True Cost was filmed in countries worldwide and allows us to meet the people and see the places behind our clothes.
Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret
Following Kip Andersen, Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secretuncovers one of the most damaging industries on our planet. This shocking yet entertaining documentary exposes the effects that large-scale farming has had on the planet around us, but offers a sustainable solution for our ever growing population.
Knock Down The House (2019)
Following four everyday American women as they go up against big-money politicians in the 2018 race for Congress. Knock Down The Houseinspires people from all walks of life to stand up for what they believe in.
Paris Is Burning (1990)
Paris Is Burning follows a group a drag queens living in New York City and explores their ‘house’ culture. Houses provide a safe and supportive community for the flamboyant and often socially neglected performers.
The Keepers (2017)
This Netflix docuseries investigates the unsolved murder of Cathy Cesnik, a cherished nun and Catholic high school teacher. Ryan White (director) attempts to reveal the truth about Cathy’s death through interviews with citizens, journalists, friends and family.
One of the seven life changing documentaries, HAIL SATAN? is in cinemas and on demand from 23 August
