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Here is the first worldwide trailer for Next Goal Wins, the inspiring and funny new documentary about American Samoa, officially the world’s worst football team in the FIFA league and their attempts, with the help of a maverick new Dutch coach, to turn themselves around and qualify for the World Cup – but first they have to win a game!
“It’s touching, heroic and utterly marvellous” – Stephen Fry
The film will be released theatrically in April.
Download cinime, the new cinema companion mobile app that helps you get more from your cinema visits, and you could steer your way to become BMW’s Ultimate Driver. BMW is offering you the chance to pick the perfect line in an interactive big screen challenge. Have cinime ready on your mobile phone during the ads next time you visit an ODEON, Cineworld or Vue cinema to complete a virtual lap in a new BMW 2 Series Coupé. The fastest to choose the best driving line, breaking or acceleration points using the app will be invited to battle it out on a 2 Series track day. One person will be named BMW’s Ultimate Driver, winning the chance to test drive all new BMW models launched in 2014. And all participants will get a video of their own performance on the big screen lap, just for taking part. There are loads of other reasons to download cinime, with plenty of rewards and treats on offer including content, vouchers and prizes which can be won and unlocked every time you visit participating cinemas.
Download the cinime app from Google Play and iTunes now:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yummimedia&hl=en
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/id585632417?mt=8&affId=1860684
You can also use cinime to play along with the big screen in our film quiz before the movie for a chance to scoop free cinema treats for your next visit. Or get bonus content and more from new films by scanning posters in the cinema foyer.
Whenever you see the cinime logo, grab your phone and start looking out for rewards. Offers are available before and after the movie, so always keep your eyes open for cinime as there will be lots of benefits for downloading.
Once you’ve found your seat, switch your phone to silent and leave your cinime app open. It’ll respond and interact with the screen while you sit back and enjoy the ads, delivering content, offers and discounts directly to your phone.
The interactive cinime section ends when the movie starts, so please switch off and put your phone away when the film begins, then sit back and enjoy the cinema experience. Cinime is currently testing in selected ODEON, Cineworld and Vue cinemas. Offers are subject to availability and Terms & Conditions apply.
The BMW Ultimate Driver challenge is open to cinime users aged 25 years and over holding a current driving licence for at least 12 months.
It’s no secret that America’s love and support for the troops runs deep, which was even more apparent when directors Mike McCoy and Scott Waugh created a military film casting real-life US Navy SEALs. Americans bought right in.
“Act of Valor” (2012) earned $81 million globally ($70 million from the US), which made the film profitable for Relativity Media due to its low budget. Because it used actors with real-life experience in the field, veterans and military families hailed the film for its authentic depiction of life in the service, especially during combat-heavy scenes.
Reviews from non-military types were not as enthusiastic. “Act of Valor” is stuck with a 25 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and was accused of carrying a plot more like a video game than a movie. But 73 percent of the audience polled on Rotten disagrees and says they loved the film, prompting Relativity and marketing partner LifeLock for an upcoming sequel.
There is a twist. “Act of Valor 2” (which is in pre-production, and not yet the official title of the movie) will not feature Navy SEALs, but elite law enforcement members instead. You guessed it. SWAT. But the movie will follow the same formula that made the franchise famous and will use real-world officers involved in a dangerous operation.
For some, the forgoing of US troops could be a deal breaker. Much of “Act of Valor’s” audience was made up of viewers who specifically saw the film because they were either fans of military, part of a military family, or members of the service themselves. There is no doubt a large makeup of US law enforcement will turn out to see the sequel, but Relativity and McCoy/Waugh is essentially trading off one demographic for another. It’s a risk that’s never really been taken in Hollywood before.
There is another factor to consider, perhaps even more critical. America’s modern perception of police officers is not very high compared to the military. A 2013 Gallup poll shows only 57 percent of Americans feel confident about their police as opposed to 76 percent who feel confident about the military. The media is not exactly kind to law enforcement either, often highlighting stories of corruption and even wrongful deaths at the hands of American police.
Given some of the less-than-ideal statistics, Relativity and the film’s directors aren’t just taking a shot in the dark by focusing on SWAT for the sequel. Gritty, up-close cop films like “End of Watch” are both critically-acclaimed and successful at the box office, and Relativity has a chance to give Americans another side of the story with a more realistic depiction of the police force.
Extra details for “Act of Valor 2” are virtually non-existent. A 2016 release is likely, given production runs without many hiccups, but there is no promise on a release date at the moment. There’s also no news on law enforcement’s participation with the film (other than real SWAT members as actors), but it can be expected that they will, in some way, guide the direction of the movie.
Rebecca Wang joined Steve McQueen and Dame Judi Dench to attend the 67th Annual BAFTA Film Awards Ceremony in London on February 16th. The event, hosted by Stephen Fry, gathered together some of the most eminent filmmakers, directors, screen writers and actors in the industry today.
As a member of the Academy Circle, Rebecca Wang joined numerous stars, artists and supporters who were in attendance, including Steve McQueen, Dame Judi Dench, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Tom Hanks, Uma Thurman and Martin Scorcese.
The evening began glamorously on the red carpet at the Royal Opera House at 5pm. Champagne Taittinger was served before the award ceremony began at 6:15 pm, and then the honoured award recipients were announced for each category. After the ceremony, transport was provided to the Great Room at Grosvenor House Hotel for the official awards dinner, followed by the after party in the Grosvenor House Ballroom.
Commenting about the experience Rebecca Wang said, “It was an honour to be in the company of so many amazingly talented artists. I want to congratulate each of the award nominees and recipients. The Academy had some tough decisions to make this year.”
It was a successful night for the cinema industry in the UK. Steve McQueen’s Twelve Years a Slave won Best Film, and Chiwetel Ejiofur, who played the lead part, took the Leading Actor award. Twelve times nominated Gravity garnered six awards overall, including Best Director for Alfonso Cuaron. American Hustle saw two awards: Best Original Screenplay, and also Jennifer Lawrence’s Best Supporting Actress. Newcomer Somali-American actor Barkhad Abdi won Best Supporting Actor for his debut role in Captain Phillips, and Cate Blanchett triumphed as Leading Actress for her stunning performance in Blue Jasmine.
Production of the new comedy feature film “The Jersey Devil” has begun shooting in New Jersey.
The film stars; Chris Mulkey (“Captain Phillips”, “Boardwalk Empire”,”Cloverfield”), David Chokachi (“Baywatch”), Jack Mulcahy (“The Brothers McMullen”,”Porky’s”), Award Winning Actor Keith Collins (“The Meat Puppet”,”Gravedigger”), Award Winning Actress Penelope Lagos (“Stuck in the Middle”) and Edvin Ortega (“The Following”).
When his term limit comes up, Lucifer, the original Devil, must turn the reigns of Hell over to James Burnett. But Burnett has new plans for Hell that includes changing its” image and relocation. He enlists his Advocate, Richard Cooper and his beautiful sidekick Tori to find a new home for the damned. After an extensive search, they settle on New Jersey. As construction begins, James implements his plan to Vous etes en mesure d’imprimer un et avoir aussi avec vous que ce soit occasions bien jouer votre blackjack en ligne – quelque chose d’un casino traditionnel ne vous permettra pas de le faire – et de suivre exactement ce que combine avec une approche jalonnement. gather as many souls as possible so he can challenge the Kingdom. Meanwhile, Lucifer, with his wife Eve and Advocate Judas have arrived in Jersey to put an end to James” plans. After several failed attempts to stop him, Lucifer turns to a higher power for help.
“The Jersey Devil” and Jersey City, NJ are a match made in….HELL!! With the support of the FilmJC and the Mayor’s Office, filming will take place in several well-known locations including the Landmark Loews’s Jersey Theater and City Hall. Jersey City will provide a perfect backdrop for the hipper, more contemporary Hell.
“The Jersey Devil” is directed by two-time New York Emmy winner Joseph Pepitone(“Stuck in the Middle”). Written By, Joseph Pepitone and Billy Pepitone. Produced by,Cory Green, Jeff Quinlan, Joseph Pepitone, Keith Collins. Executive Producers Michael Billy, Jarl Haugedal, Dorothy Fucito, Debbie Philips, Charles Anastasia, Larry Salvato, John Camera and Frank Sepe.