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Hasbro Studios is Developing ‘My Little Pony’ Movie For 2017

MyLittlePony(PCM) Variety reported on Monday that an animated My Little Pony movie is in the works at Hasbro Studios, set to be released in 2017.

Along with fellow 80’s tv hit series Jem and the Holograms, My Little Pony is one of the first films to be produced through Hasbro’s new Allspark Pictures label.

Producing and financing the film in-house, Hasbro Studios is taking control of My Little Pony and has plans to release the film “on the broadest possible number of screens,” said Stephen Davis, president of Hasbro Studios and global entertainment and licensing for Hasbro Inc.

“We will continue to make big tentpole movies with our studio partners, [i.e. Transformers and G.I. Joe with Paramount and Monopoly and Candy Land with Sony], but there is another set of movies where we feel we have an opportunity to have a bit more control over the budgeting, financing, calendarization, marketing … Read more

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Walt Disney’s ‘Big Hero 6′ Opens in 2D and 3D Theaters November 7

Big_Hero_6_13(PCM) Walt Disney Animation’s latest adventure/comedy, Big Hero 6, tells the story of the bond between a boy and his large inflatable robot, teaming up to fight crime with their friends as high-tech heroes, in 2D and 3D theaters November 7, 2014.

With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Big Hero 6 is an action-packed comedy-adventure about robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who learns to harness his genius-thanks to his brilliant brother Tadashi and their like-minded friends: adrenaline junkie Go Go Tamago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred.

When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to his closest companion-a robot named Baymax-and transforms the group into a band of high-tech heroes determined to solve the mystery.

Big Hero 6 is Walt Disney Animation Studio’s first … Read more

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‘Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day’ Hits Theaters Oct. 10

AlexanderandtheTerribleHorribleNoGoodVeryBadDay(PCM) Have you ever had a bad day? How about a day so bad it deserved it’s own title? That’s the kind of day Alexander is having in Disney’s Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, in theaters nationwide October 10.

Disney’s Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day follows the exploits of 11-year-old Alexander (Ed Oxenbould) as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life-a day that begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by one calamity after another.

But when Alexander tells his upbeat family about the misadventures of his disastrous day, he finds little sympathy and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him.

He soon learns that he’s not alone when his mom, dad, brother and sister all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.

Anyone … Read more

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“The Hero of Color City” Brings Color to Select Theaters Oct. 3!

TheHeroofColorCity(PCM) In Magnolia Pictures’ The Hero of Color City a little boy’s colorfully diverse crayons must protect their vibrant world from a horrible monster.

Each night, when Ben falls asleep, his Crayons’ magical Crayon Box transports them to Color City, a world of dazzling hues, soaring fantasy and the whimsy of childhood.

When Yellow is accidentally left behind in Ben’s room, she awakens two Unfinished Drawings: King Scrawl, a huge monster, and Gnat, Scrawl’s sidekick.

They follow Yellow to Color City and claim the enchanted Rainbow Waterfall and all of its color for themselves.

Soon Color City will fade and our lovable crayon characters will disappear.

It’s up to Yellow and her pals, Blue, Green, Red, and the twins, Black and White, to save the day.

Meeting with fantastical creatures and fun adventures along the way, Yellow discovers she has more courage than she knew and learns to believe in herself … Read more

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“Dolphin Tale 2″ Hits Theaters September 12

DolphinTale2(PCM) Warner Bros. Pictures’s Dolphin Tale 2, the sequel to the 2011 hit, opens in theaters nationwide this fall, September 12!

Warner Bros. Pictures and Alcon Entertainment’s Dolphin Tale 2 continues the story of the brave dolphin Winter, whose miraculous rescue and recovery-thanks to a groundbreaking prosthetic tail-made her a symbol of hope and perseverance to people around the world and inspired the 2011 family hit movie Dolphin Tale.

The film reunites the entire main cast, led by Harry Connick, Jr., Oscar ® winner Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby), Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson, Nathan Gamble, Cozi Zuehlsdorff, Austin Stowell, and, of course, the remarkable dolphin Winter as herself.

Charles Martin Smith, who directed Dolphin Tale, wrote the sequel and is again at the helm.

It has been several years since young Sawyer Nelson (Gamble) and the dedicated team at the Clearwater Marine Hospital, headed by Dr. … Read more

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Trailer For BatKid Documentary Has Been Released

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(PCM) Award-winning film director, Dana Nachman, launched an Indiegogo campaign to finish the official Batkid documentary, “Batkid Begins”, a documentary about 5-year-old Miles Scott, a leukemia survivor who asked the Make-A-Wish Foundation to be transformed into Batkid for a day. The campaign was launched one week ago, and is now at 40% of its $100K goal. “Batkid Begins” goes behind the scenes chronicling the story of Miles Scott, a 5-year old in remission after spending half of his years fighting leukemia. Last November, with the support of family, strangers, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Miles was transformed into Batkid and called upon to save Gotham City (aka San Francisco) from impending doom. What was anticipated to be an event with 200-300 in attendance quickly grew into a city-wide phenomenon that captured the spirits and imaginations of 25,000 people who lined the streets to cheer Batkid on. This magical event not only swept the … Read more

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SpongeBob SquarePants Debuts New Look in “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 3D”

SpongeBob1(PCM) Everyone’s favorite sponge has updated his look for Paramount Pictures’ new The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 3D.

Very little is known about the film which doesn’t open in theaters until February 13, 2015.

All we know so far is that SpongeBob leaves the comfort of his pineapple under the sea to embark on a heroic journey above water – in our world.

According to USA Today, the film will follow SpongeBob as he leaves Bikini Bottom and comes on shore to transform into The Invincibubble to defeat the evil pirate that is threatening Bikini Bottom, voiced by Antonio Banderas.

SpongeBob is joined in his on shore adventure by Patrick Star as Mr. Superawesomeness, Mr. Krabs as Sir Pinch-a-lot, and Squidward Tentacles as Sour Note.

11 years after its predecessor, The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, which saw success with critics and at the box office, earning over $85 … Read more

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Catch Disney’s Trailer for “Big Hero 6″

Big_Hero_6_13(PCM) The trailer for this fall’s upcoming Big Hero 6 was released earlier this week by Walt Disney Animation Studios, and if the trailer is a good indicator of what’s to come, Big Hero 6 looks likely to deliver fun, laughs, and a good message for the whole family.

Big Hero 6 is Walt Disney Animation Studio’s first Marvel Comics-inspired film, based on Marvel comics of the same name, and features comic-book style action. Big Hero 6 is directed by Don Hall (Winnie the Pooh) and Chris Williams (Bolt), and produced by Roy Conli (Tangled).

With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Big Hero 6 is an action-packed comedy-adventure about robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who learns to harness his genius-thanks to his brilliant brother Tadashi and their like-minded friends: adrenaline junkie Go Go Tamago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey … Read more

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“Planes: Fire and Rescue” Hits Theaters July 18

PlanesFireAndRescue(PCM) The sequel to Disney’s 2013 Planes, Planes: Fire and Rescue opens in 2D and 3D theaters nationwide starting July 18!

When world-famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting.

Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his team, a bunch of all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.

Planes: Fire and Rescue stars Dane Cook (Good Luck Chuck, Employee of the Month), Julie Bowen (Modern Family, Happy Gilmore), Ed Harris (A Beautiful Mind, Gravity), Regina King (Jerry Maguire, Ray), Jerry Stiller (Zoolander, Hairspray), Kari Wahlgren (Bolt, Tangled), Wes Studi (Heat, Avatar… Read more

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Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return in Theaters May 9

(PCM) Taking another trip back to the wonderful land of Oz, Dorothy is on a mission to help her friends in the new animated adventure Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return, in theaters nationwide starting May 9! Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return is a 3D-animated musical based on the adventure books … Continue reading →

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Bears in Theaters April 18

(PCM) In an epic story of breathtaking scale, Disneynature’s new True Life Adventure Bears showcases a year in the life of a bear family as two impressionable young cubs are taught life’s most important lessons. Set against a majestic Alaskan backdrop teeming with life, their journey begins as winter comes … Continue reading →

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