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Top 10 Upcoming Movies In 2018

Undoubtedly, Marvel Cinematic Universe has been cashing a lot of cheques with movies like Avengers: Infinity War and Black Panther. The recently released Ant-Man & The Wasp made the franchise US$76 million in its opening weekend. Also, the Tom Cruise-starring Mission Impossible: Fallout which released on 25th July made US$153.5 million at the box office. However, those who missed the above-mentioned movies should not fret as the year 2018 still has a lot of good movies up its sleeves. Here is a list of the top 10 upcoming movies in 2018, in a chronological order.

1. Venom (Release Date: 4th October 2018)

With the third trailer already viewed more than 2.5 million times on YouTube, Venom is on the top of the list of top 10 upcoming movies in 2018. Tom Hardy, previously starred as the antagonist in the Christopher Nolan-directed Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises. In Venom, Tom plays the role of Eddie Brock, a news journalist who gets possed by an alien parasite called the Symbiote. The parasite provides the hosts with superhuman abilities while making their hosts more violent and capable of killing someone. The Venom releases on 4th October, here’s the latest trailer.

2. Bohemian Rhapsody (Release Date: 24th October 2018)

Critically acclaimed for his role in the TV series, Mr. Robot, Rami Malek will star as the iconic lead singer of the rock band Queen, Freddie Mercury. The movie will take us through the journey of the British band’s fame and how Freddie tries to move away from Queen in pursuit of a solo career. This is definitely one of the top 10 upcoming movies in 2018, releasing on 24th October.

3. The Girl in the Spider’s Web (Release Date: 9th November 2018)

This is a sequel to the 2011 released movie, The Girl With The Dragon Tatoo. The Girl in the Spider’s Web is the second instalment in the movie adaptation of the novel. From cybercrime to government corruption, this movie has it all. The movie releases on 9th November in the US and would hit the theatres in India soon after.

4. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (Release Date: 16 November 2018)

When the first instalment of the movie released in 2016, it earned US$ 81.25 crores at the box office. Now the sequel, which revolves around how the Magizoologist, Newt Scamander teams up with a young Albus Dumbledore in order to stop Gellert Grindelwald (played by Johnny Depp) from unleashing utter chaos on non-magical beings (or No-maj). Watch the trailer as the movie releases on 16 November 2018 in the United Kingdom.

5. Creed II

The Creed franchise is a spin-off of the Rocky series which had Sylvester Stallone in the lead role as an underdog boxer. In the Creed series, Michael B. Jordan plays the son of the athlete Apollo Creed whom Rocky defeated in his boxing days. Michael B. Jordan was critically acclaimed for his role as the antagonist, Kill Monger in Black Panther. Creed II is definitely one of the top 10 upcoming movies in 2018.

6. Robin Hood (Release Date: 21 November 2018)

Taron Egerton who plays the lead role in this movie previously starred as a young spy in the Kingsman franchise. Robin Hood is a story about two war-hardened men, Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) and Petit Jean (Jamie Foxx) who start a revolt against the rich and corrupt people of England. The trailer for the movie shows a lot of action-packed sequences and the rustic vibe of the movie. Robin Hood will release on 21 November 2018 in the USA.

7. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Release Date: 13th December 2018)

The Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is an upcoming Marvel animated movie which is based on the Miles Morales comic book. This is a story about a young boy from New York who must deal with his high school life and his superhero alter ego when one he realizes there are more than one Spider-Man. The movie will release on 13th December 2018 in Singapore.

8. Aquaman (Release Date: 14th December 2018)

Jason Momoa, better known for playing the chief of the Dothraki tribe, Khal Drogo, first debuted as the Aquaman in the Zack Snyder-directed Batman Vs Superman in 2016. After almost two years, the king of the underwater is getting his standalone movie. In this movie Arthur Curry (Aquaman) finds himself dealing with the chose above the sea-level and the underwater Atlanteans who are ready to revolt. Watch the movie as it releases on 14th December 2018.

9. Bumblebee (21st December 2018)

When Micheal Bay released the first Transformer movie in 2007, Bumblee instantly became a fan favourite character. Nearly 11 years after the first movie, Bumblee has recived his standalone screen time in this Travis Knight directed movie. Watch the trailer below as the movie hits the theatres on 21st December 2018.

10. Alita: Battle Angel (Release Date: 21st December 2018)

With a budget of US$ 20 crores Alita: Battle Angel is a James Cameron produced a movie about a cyborg named Alita who has no memory of who she is, neither any recollection of her whereabouts. Watch as Alita explores the streets of Iron City, Ido while also trying to discover her mysterious past. The movie will release on 21st December 2018 in the US.

How many of them will you be watching?

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August 8, 2018
Five Gadgets That You First Saw In Movies

In the 21st century we have almost every gadget that was ever portrayed in The Jetsons, and if we don’t then it is probably in the making. Agreed, we don’t have efficient flying cars yet, but we’re pretty sure it is ‘coming soon’. So, in memory of all the great movies that have inspired human to create futuristic gadgets; here is a list of some very cool devices/gadgets that have been inspired from our favourite Sci-Fi movies.

December 4, 2015
Sony Confirms Jumanji Remake Set to Release Next Christmas

Most of us have watched the Robin Williams starring blockbuster move, Jumanji, released in 1995. The film is an adaptation of Chris Van Allsburg’s children’s book by the same name. Recent reports suggest, that Jumanji is ready for a reboot, with Sony Pictures releasing a date for the film – 25th of December 2016.

It is rumoured that Zack Helm – writer/director of Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium, was brought in to write the script, however there are no further details on who will actually direct or star in the film.

Here is a little information on the original Jumanji that was released in December 1995: it was directed by Joe Johnston, Robin Williams played the adult version of a boy who was sucked into the game years earlier and re-emerged in a present day (1995) neighbourhood when two children freed him from the game, and along with him, all the adventures hidden in the game.

The cast also includes, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst, Bradley Pierce, David Alan Grier, Jonathan Hyde (in two roles) and Bebe Neuwirth. The movie then, had special effects, that were impressive for its time. However, it is yet to be seen, how the present day technology and special effects can enhance the Jumanji experience.

Are you sceptical about the reboot of a classic? Let us know in the comments below.

August 6, 2015
Top 10 Trailers To Watch This Week

Here is a list of trailers you should watch this week and of course, look out for the worldwide release dates:

1. Spectre from the Bond Series directed by Sam Mendes, sees Daniel Craig reprise the role of MI6 spy James Bond once again. This trailer gives us a peek into the storyline which deals with Bond’s past and inflitrating a secret organization called Spectre. Release Date: 6th November 2015 (USA)

2. Vacation, directed by, John Dalay and Johnathan Goldstein is about a man named Rusty Griswold (Ed Helms) remembering fond, childhood memories of his trip to Walley World and surprises his wife (Christina Applegate) and two sons with a cross-country excursion to America’s favorite fun park. Release date: July 29, 2015 (USA)

3. Missisippi Grind, directed by, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.
Convinced that his newfound friend (Ryan Reynolds) is a good-luck charm, a gambling addict (Ben Mendelsohn) takes the man on a road trip to a high-stakes poker game in New Orleans. Release Date: September 25, 2015 (USA)

4. Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2, directed by Francis Lawrence. The film is the last of the Hunger games series, adapted from the novels written by Suzzane Collins. It sees Katniss Everdeen (the heroin) in her final attempt to destroy Snow (villain). The film releases in the UK and US on the 20th of November, but the India release dates are yet to be announced.

5. Black Mass directed by Scott Mass.
The unholy alliance between the FBI and Whitey Bulger, one of the most notorious gangsters in U.S. history. Initial Release Date: September 18, 2015 (USA).

6. Pan, from the makers of Harry Potter, directed by Joe Wright.
An orphan is spirited away to the realm of Neverland, where he fulfills his destiny as Peter Pan (Levi Miller). Initial release date: October 8, 2015 (Azerbaijan)

7. The Man From U.N.C.L.E, directed by Guy Ritchie.
At the height of the Cold War, a mysterious criminal organization plans to use nuclear weapons and technology to upset the fragile balance of power between the United States and Soviet Union. Release date: August 14, 2015 (USA)

8. Suffragette, directed by, Sarah Gavron.
In late 19th and early 20th century, the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal state in the quest for equal rights. Release date: October 23, 2015 (USA)

9. Star Wars: The Force Awakens, directed by J.J Abrams.
The further adventures of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher). Release date: December 16, 2015 (Italy)

10. Train wreck, directed by, Judd Apatow.
Ever since her father drilled into her head that monogamy isn’t realistic, watch magazine writer Amy (Amy Schumer) make promiscuity her credo. India release: 7th August 2015.

July 26, 2015
Trailers This Week: Suicide Squad, The Revenant, Batman V Superman and More

This week is turning out to be awesome for any movie buff. For months, people have been waiting to see Jared Leto’s version of Joker, the new Batsuit, and an exciting new film from the person who made Sherlock Holmes.

Suicide Squad:
For those who were disappointed for not being able to see the Suicide Squad footage screened for Comic Con, don’t worry. Warner Bros. has released the official trailer for Suicide Squad, featuring Deadshot, Harley Quinn and the Joker. For those uninitiated, Suicide Squad is a group of supervillains who work for the government. Added bonus: Batman riding on top of a car driven by Harley Quinn.

The film will release in August 2016.

Batman V Superman : Dawn of Justice:
After we saw a bare glimpse of the highly anticipated movie earlier this year, a full trailer has been released for Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. We finally get a glimpse of Wonder Woman and Lex Luthor.

Goosebumps:
No childhood is complete without reading a Goosebump book. The much beloved children’s horror book series is finally getting a movie adaptation. How awesome does the Abominable Snowman looks?

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. :
After directing two successful SherlocK Holmes films, cult favourite Guy Ritchie is back with a film adaptation of the TV series of the same name. It stars Henry Cavill (Superman) and Armie Hammer, whom you may know better for playing the Winklevoss twins in The Social Network.

The Revenant:
Fan-favourite Leonardo DiCaprio is seeking for revenge in this new trailer for The Revenant. The film has been directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, who has become famous for directing the technical marvel Birdman. The film has been shot entirely in natural light and seeing from the footage, it looks amazing.

July 18, 2015
Top 10 New Trailers to Watch this Week

This year we have seen a lot of fantastic movies. Especially the sequels which came with new tales, like the Avengers: Age of Ultron and the new Jurassic World.

Thankfully, we still have half a year left. Here’s what the other half of the Hollywood calendar has to offer – check out the new trailers:

Heroes Reborn – The Extraordinary Among Us

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHClJhC8Wfs

Releases on: September 24

Legend

Releases on: September 11

Dragon Ball Super

Releases on: Between July-August

Amityville: The Awakening

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aDT7QTQXt4

Releases on:

Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension

Releases on: October 22.

No Escape

Releases on: September 2

Black Mass

Releases on:September 18

The Martian

Releases on: October 2

Kung Fu Panda 3

Releases on: Somewhere around December

Sicario

Releases on: September 17.

June 28, 2015
Watch: How a Realistic Dinosaur Was Created For ‘Jurassic World’

Jurassic Park is considered a cinematic milestone due to the ground-breaking mix of CGI and animatronics used to bring dinosaurs to life. Jurassic World proudly carries on the tradition of mixing CGI and practical visual effects to bring the park, which took 65 million years in making, to life. Although Jurassic World employs more CGI than its predecessor, the film also utilised some fine animatronics to create a closer look at the dinosaurs.

CGI stands for computer-generated imagery, using computers to add images in movies or TV shows.

A video released by Legacy Effects explains how a believable, life-like Apatosaurus was created for the movie. The scene in question is when Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard encounter a dying Apatosaurus. What is more impressive is that the emotions expressed by Apatosaurus in the film were achieved through the use of mechanics, not CGI.

Jurassic World, the latest installment in the Jurassic Park series, has already earned more than a billion dollars at the box-office and has become the most popular entry after the first Jurassic Park film.

Watch the video below to see how Legacy Effects created a life-like Apatosaurus.

June 28, 2015
Top 10 Movies to Look Forward to

2015 has been a good year for movie releases. We have seen Avengers: Age of Ultron and Jurassic Park break the box office. But, the year is far from over, and we have listed out some of the A-class films that should be watched in the theatres.

The list is as follows:

Terminator: Genisys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62E4FJTwSuc

Premiere: 1 July

Fantastic Four

Premiere: 7 August

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Premiere: 18 December

Chappie

Premiere: 6 March

Minions

Premiere: 10 July

Pixar’s Inside Out

Premiere: 19 June

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

Release Date: 31st July 2015

Pixels

Premiere: 24 July

Ant-Man

Premiere: 17 July

Poltergeist

Premiere: 24 July

The Secret Life of Pets

Release Date : 8th July 2016

June 21, 2015
Top 5 App that Every Movie Buff Should Download

Being a movie buff is not an easy task, your desktop usually overflows with new downloads and it’s hard to keep track of every movie you watch. I used to juggle with my movie collection and all the film-related stuff. Until now. I have found a perfect solution: my Smartphone. There are loads of apps that let you manage films, watch trailers, play games etc. I have listed 5 of my favorite apps that I think every movie-buff should have:

1. Flixster

Flixster is a very popular app that gives you an on-hand experience of equally popular website of same name. The app enables you to compare movie ratings and tastes with film buffs around the net. In addition to user ratings, Flixster grants you instant access to a flick’s freshness rating at aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, which it owns. You can also use it to find movie information, showtimes, maps and ticket prices, or to watch trailers. The app is well suited for both; a one-stop shop for planning a night out or as an app that will help you brag about your film knowledge.

2. Scene it?

This one is one of my favorite movie apps of all time. Makers of the app, Screenlife, started out with DVD and card-based party games for film buffs. Which then evolved and spread to consoles such as Xbox 360, PlayStation and Wii, social media sites such as Facebook, and now to the mobile platforms of iPhone and iPad. The app serves up trivia, images and video optimized for mobile devices. It’s designed for party play, and the iPad hi-def version is amazing. Available genre packs include comedy, romance and horror, as well as the Twilight series, the Harry Potter series and the TV show “30 Rock.”

3. My Movies

My Movies is just the right app for a typical movie buff. Simply add your movies manually or scan their bar codes using your phone’s camera, and you’re off and running. You can browse details about your flicks, watch trailers for movies in your collection and search and filter by type (DVD, Blu-ray, HD DVD), genre, watched, parental rating levels, production years, personal categories and online status. It’s also a handy way to keep track of which movies you’ve loaned out and it might prevent you from buying a movie you already own on VHS, Beta, DVD, special edition and Blu-ray.

4. RunPee

Well it’s true, nobody can make it through the Lord of the Rings trilogy without making a trip to the bathroom. As an unfortunate consequence you sometimes miss most important part of movie. Well, RunPee is an app that will solve this problem. This app lists slow times in each film best suited for taking care of business, it also tells you how long you can be away (usually four minutes) and what you’ll miss. The app also lists what happens in the first five minutes of the film, and whether there’s a teaser clip waiting for you after the credits roll.

5. BookMyShow

We couldn’t complete the list without mentioning the most useful one for India. The mobile counterpart of the popular ticketing website BookMyShow is as effective as its web version. It provides every possible option you get in desktop version. It’s the mere simplicity and clean interface of this app that makes ticket booking very easy.The interesting thing is it shows if any of your friends on Facebook are also gonna watch the same movie.

June 30, 2014
Apple Brings iTunes to Hong Kong, Singapore and 10 others in Asia, India left Out!

Apple has finally started to branch out into what is a major chunk of their earning region. Hong Kong, Taiwan and Vietnam are among the dozen new countries where Apple has just launched their iTunes store for music and movies. Other countries include Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Thailand. If you are asking then the answer is no, India was not included.

The company has left out India from the mix, possibly in comparison to the number of account holders. Hopefully, they can roll out the store in the coming months.

[Apple]

June 27, 2012
Have fun this summer and win exciting gifts from HCL!

HCL along with DT Cinemas are giving you the opportunity to win exciting gifts this summer!

This summer you could stand a chance to win an HCL ME Tab U1 Tablet and HCL ME Gaming consoles, but how? By eatching movies! With the purchase of every movie ticket, at DT Cinemas, students will be given a lucky coupon to fill in and leave it in the drop boxes. 25,000 lucky draw coupons will be distributed and every week few lucky winners will win HCL ME U1 tablets, ME gaming consoles and much more!

Students in the age group of 8 to 15 years would now have an exciting chance to win every week for watching their favourite movies at DT Cinemas.

[quote]Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Sanjay David, CEO Digilife Distribution and Marketing Services, a 100% subsidiary of HCL Infosystems, We are delighted to associate with DTCinemas to offer young students a fun time this summer break. We are sure that winners will have an amazing experience on the U1 Tab and our gaming consoles. For us, this initiative is
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Check out the press release below :

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New Delhi, June 13, 2012: HCL Infosystems Ltd., India’s premier Hardware, Services and ICT System Integration Company and DT cinemas, wholly owned subsidiary of the DLF group has come up with an innovative offer, to make summer break a fun and engaging time for school students in the Delhi NCR region. Students in the age group of 8 to 15 years would now have an exciting chance to win the latest and sleek HCL ME Tab U1 Tablet and HCL ME Gaming Consoles every week for watching their favourite movies at DT Cinemas.

With the purchase of every movie ticket, students will be given a lucky coupon to fill in and leave it in the drop boxes. 25,000 lucky draw coupons will be distributed and every week few lucky winners will win HCL ME U1 tablets, ME gaming consoles and much more!

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Sanjay David, CEO Digilife Distribution and Marketing Services, a 100% subsidiary of HCL Infosystems, “We are delighted to associate with DT Cinemas to offer young students a fun time this summer break. We are sure that winners will have an amazing experience on the U1 Tab and our gaming consoles. For us, this initiative is another innovative way to reach out to young consumers, and we will continue doing so in the times to come.”

On the collaboration and on conceptualizing this unique offer Mr. Anant Verma, Business Head and Director of DT Cinemas said, “We are elated to bring this unique offer to our young patrons and partner with HCL Infosystems as they get a chance to win sleek and engaging devices this summer holidays. With a slew of animation and other exciting movies lined up for this summer, this will be another exciting reason for parents and children to come and watch their favourite movies at DT Cinemas.”

The offer is ongoing till 20^th June, 2012 and only valid at the following cinemas – DT Shalimar Bagh in Delhi; DT City Centre, DT Mega Mall and DT Star Mall in Gurgaon. HCL ME U1 tablet is a trendy and stylish device, based on the latest OS and designed especially for the needs of the Indian consumers. The tablet was recently launched in April, 2012.

About HCL Infosystems:

HCL Infosystems Ltd, with revenue (LTM) of US$ 2.4 billion (Rs.10,754 crores) is India’s premier hardware, services and ICT systems integration company offering a wide spectrum of ICT products that includes Computing, Storage, Networking, Security, Telecom, Imaging and Retail. HCL is a one-stop-shop for all the ICT requirements of an organization. India’s leading System Integration and Infrastructure Management Services Organization, HCL has specialized expertise across verticals including Telecom, BFSI, eGovernance & Power. HCL has India’s largest distribution and retail network, taking to market a range of Digital Lifestyle products in partnership with leading global ICT brands, including Apple, Cisco, Ericsson, Kingston, Kodak, Konica Minolta, Microsoft, Nokia, Toshiba, and many more. HCL today has India’s largest vertically integrated computer manufacturing facility with over three decades of electronic manufacturing experience & HCL desktops is the largest selling brand into the enterprise space. With India’s largest ICT services network that reaches to every corner of India, HCL’s award winning Support Services makes it the preferred choice of enterprise and consumers, alike.

For more information please visit us at www.hclinfosystems.in

About DT Cinemas

DT Cinemas is a wholly owned subsidiary of the DLF Group. The multiplex chain started its operations through its first Multiplex at DLF City Centre in Gurgaon with a belief to create a comprehensive retail experience for the Indian consumers through their best retail entertainment. DT Cinemas has been showcased as the “Entertainment Anchor” for DLF malls by being the robust footfall driver. They have been screening movies since 2003 and are in sync with their customers’ needs to provide an ultimate movie experience to the movie viewers.

With their current operational cinemas at DT Star Cinema Saket, DT Star Cinema Vasant Kunj, DT Cinema Shalimar Bagh, DT Cinema City Centre, DT Cinema Mega Mall, Gurgaon, DT Cinema Star Mall and DT City Centre, Chandigarh, they have around 29 screens with an overall seating capacity of more than 5900 seats.

For more information please contact:

Ashutosh Bhattacharya

Head – Corporate Communications, HCL Infosystems

Mob: + 91 98119 20415

E-mail: [email protected]

Anadita Singh

Head-Marketing, DT Cinemas

9811766372/ [email protected]

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June 19, 2012
Google finally getting into free cloud store options : Google Drive

Google is preparing to launch a new cloud storage service that will compete directly with the likes of Dropbox, pogo plug, Rapidshare et all. The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday evening reported that Google is almost ready to announce the new service, which will be called Google Drive. Similar to Dropbox, which creates a virtual drive containing files that are mirrored on a user’s local hard drive and on cloud servers, Google Drive will allow users to store photos, videos, documents and other files in the cloud, and it will be accessible from computers as well as Android tablets and smartphones.

Expect at least 8 Gig of Free storage from the company and this number can be as high as 15 if you consider how generous Google is usually.

[WSJ]

February 10, 2012
Fast Five is the Most Pirated Movie of 2011

The list of the most pirated movies on BitTorrent reveals that Fast Five is the most pirated movie of 2011, with over 9 million illegal dollars. Costing the makers of the Movie Millions of dollars in revenue. The list goes on with movies like The Hangover II, Thor, Sourcecode, and I Am Number Four.

[Torrent Freak]

December 30, 2011
Youtube Box Office – Bollywood Online

The Internets Largest Video sharing website, YouTube, is launching a new channel called YouTube Box Office, which will be showing a new Bollywood blockbuster every month. The best part? You don’t have to pay to watch. The service will be launched with Yash Raj Films’ Band Baaja Baaraat.

This channel is available to users in India only. It will be blocked to the rest of the world. Other than Bollywood movies, the channel will also showcase regional films, which are already available on the channel.

This channel could have been created based on the success of the IPL broadcast on Youtube which recieved tremendous response. Recently, the movie Dabaang received 1.3 million hits which just goes to show that the Indian Market is ripe for the picking.

You can view the channel HERE.

June 9, 2011
Android Market launches movie rentals direct on your Phone and Tablets

Google just announced movie rentals in the Android Market at its I/O conference. You can choose b/w thousands of movies and download and view them with a single click. “Pinning” mirrors the experience with apps and books, you can select it on your PC and download to the device in the background for offline viewing.Devices with Android 2.2 or higher will support this service and it should be made available to everyone in the coming weeks.Tablets however will get this service in the new 3.1 OS upgrade.

Renting works in a simple manner 30 days to watch the downloaded movie and 24 hour window once you start watching. Prices range from 48 Rs. upwards and about 280 Rs. for High Definition popular movies.

May 11, 2011