When Marnie Was There (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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When Marnie Was There (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

WHEN MARNIE WAS THERE (2015) The Japanese-language cast features the voices of Sara Takatsuki, Kasumi Arimura, Nanako Matsushima, Susumu Terajima, Toshie Negishi,Ryôko Moriyama, Kazuko Yoshiyuki and Kazuko Yoshiyuki. The English-language cast features the voices of Hailee Steinfeld, Kiernan Shipka, Geena Davis, John C. Reilly, Grey Griffin, Catherine O’Hara, Ellen Burstyn, Vanessa Williams and Kathy Bates. … Continue reading

Sofia the First – The Curse of Princess Ivy (A PopEntertainment.com Video Review)
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Sofia the First – The Curse of Princess Ivy (A PopEntertainment.com Video Review)

Sofia the First – The Curse of Princess Ivy Featuring the voices of Ariel Winter, Wayne Brady, Darcy Rose Byrnes, Anna Camp, Tim Gunn, Jess Harnell, John Michael Higgins, Tyler Merna, Oliver Platt, Sara Ramirez, Sam Riegel, Gary Anthony Williams, Travis Willingham, Mick Wingert and Mandy Moore. Screenplay by Craig Gerber & Erica Rothschild. Directed … Continue reading

Cinderella (A PopEntertainment Movie Review)
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Cinderella (A PopEntertainment Movie Review)

CINDERELLA (2015) Starring Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden, Sophie McShera, Holliday Grainger, Derek Jacobi, Helena Bonham Carter, Ben Chaplin, Hayley Atwell, Nonso Anozie, Stellan Skarsgard, Rob Brydon, Jana Perez, Alex Macqueen, Tom Edden, Gareth Mason, Paul Hunter and Eloise Webb. Screenplay by Chris Weitz. Directed by Kenneth Branagh. Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures.  105 … Continue reading

Doc McStuffins – Cuddle Me Lambie (A PopEntertainment.com Video Review)
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Doc McStuffins – Cuddle Me Lambie (A PopEntertainment.com Video Review)

Doc McStuffins – Cuddle Me Lambie Disney would tell you that no one gives better cuddles than Doc’s warm and fuzzy best friend.  She’s a princess and a ballerina, and she’s always there for toys that need an extra helping of tender loving care. They must be talking about Lambie, DocMcStuffin’s furry and sweet B.F.F.! … Continue reading

George Lucas – Master Filmmaker Stirs Up Strange Magic
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George Lucas – Master Filmmaker Stirs Up Strange Magic

George Lucas Master Filmmaker Stirs Up Strange Magic by Brad Balfour When director/writer/producer George Lucas was pitching the concept of Star Wars after he had a hit with American Graffiti, his nostalgic paean to boys in cars, the studios didn’t want to hear of it, let alone produce and release his space adventure. Boy, did those who passed … Continue reading

Disney’s Animated Big Hero 6 Turns Actor Ryan Potter into A Super Hiro
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Disney’s Animated Big Hero 6 Turns Actor Ryan Potter into A Super Hiro

Disney’s Animated Big Hero 6 Turns Actor Ryan Potter into A Super Hiro by Brad Balfour Winning the weekend audience sweepstakes, Disney’s latest animation spectacular, Big Hero 6, made over $50 million in its first week. The animated film beat out the sci-fi mega story Interstellar — and provided a fascinating take on near-future versions … Continue reading

Planes: Fire & Rescue (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Planes: Fire & Rescue (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE (2014) Featuring the voices of Dane Cook, Stacy Keach, Danny Mann, Julie Bowen, Brad Garrett, Teri Hatcher, Curtis Armstrong, Ed Harris, Wes Studi, John Michael Higgins, Fred Willard, Hal Holbrook, Teri Hatcher, Stacy Keach, Cedric the Entertainer, Barry Corbin, Regina King, Dale Dye, Matt Jones, Bryan Callen, Danny Pardo, Corri English, … Continue reading

Maleficent (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Maleficent (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

MALEFICENT (2014) Starring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Sharlto Copley, Imelda Staunton, Lesley Manville, Juno Temple, Brenton Thwaites, Sam Riley, Ella Purnell, Sarah Flind, Hannah New, Isobelle Molloy, Michael Higgins, Jackson Bews, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, Eleanor Worthington-Cox and the voice of Janet McTeer. Screenplay by Linda Woolverton. Directed by Robert Stromberg. Distributed by Walt Disney Films.  97 … Continue reading

Megan Fox – TMNT’s Star Talks Pregnant Action Scenes & Which Turtle She’d Marry
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Megan Fox – TMNT’s Star Talks Pregnant Action Scenes & Which Turtle She’d Marry

Megan Fox – TMNT’s Star Talks Pregnant Action Scenes & Which Turtle She’d Marry by Brad Balfour http://popentertainment-interviews.tumblr.com/post/95133157264/megan-fox-tmnts-star-talks-pregnant-action As if it were perfectly titled for her, actress Megan Fox made her film debut in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, starring opposite Lindsay Lohan. Following that appearance, Fox won the lead female role, Mikaela Banes, … Continue reading

Actor Jeff Bridges, Director Phillip Noyce Bring Lois Lowry’s Novel “The Giver” To Screens
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Actor Jeff Bridges, Director Phillip Noyce Bring Lois Lowry’s Novel “The Giver” To Screens

Actor Jeff Bridges, Director Phillip Noyce Bring Lois Lowry’s Novel “The Giver” To Screens by Brad Balfour That it took two decades for the social science fiction book The Giver to be made into an effects-enhanced film well after The Hunger Games, Divergent, and other dystopian teen tales could be viewed either a blessing or … Continue reading