New Movie: 'RANGO' - Reviewed....Starring: Johnny Depp

As a general rule, animated films are family films.  The cost of animation is simply too high for a studio to invest in anything other than the lowest-common denominator fare.  It’s rare that any studio other than Pixar will craft an animated feature that not only appeals to kids, but has the wits and edginess that will also charm adults.  Rango is one of those rarities.  Director Gore Verbinski skillfully blends the broad slapstick of animated creatures having goofy adventures with smart movie references, gorgeous visuals, and impressive animation.

Johnny Depp's 'RANGO' Leads Friday Box Office .... [WATCH TRAILER BELOW]

He's a chameleon able to blend in seamlessly against any background, but Rango's latest transformation might be his best yet: box office champ.

[WATCH THE TRAILER BELOW] - Awesome!!!!!!!!!

Led by Johnny Depp and an all-star cast of voice actors, "Rango" topped all comers at the Friday night box office with an estimated $9.75 million from 3,917 screens. Should form hold, the Gore Verbinski animated western about a chameleon who finds himself leading the small desert town of Dirt as sheriff 

“The Bodyguard” Remake Confirmed: Will Miley Cyrus Play Whitney’s Character?

Almost two years ago, it was reported that Whitney Houston’s mega-successful 1992 film The Bodyguard was up for a remake. Supposedly, Miley Cyrus would play Whitney’s character, the high-strung singing diva. Hugh Jackman would play Kevin Costner’s character of the trusty bodyguard. Thankfully, we never saw that film come to life.

Forest Whitaker Discusses His New TV Role

He’s got an Oscar for The Last King of Scotland, an Emmy for the TV movie Door to Door, and a busy behind-the-camera career as a producer and sought-after director. So why would Forest Whitaker take a starring role in the TV series Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior?

Let's Help BLITZ Finish "NATIVE SUN" Film Project

Born and raised in Accra, Ghana, Blitz the Ambassador grew up to the sounds of Afro-Beat, Highlife, Jazz, and Motown. But when his older brother introduced him to Public Enemy’s classic album, It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, as a young boy, he was changed forever. “I had never heard young Black people express themselves in that way before,” recalls Blitz.

After moving to the U.S. to attend college, Blitz continued to hone his musical skills, releasing several mixtapes as an undergrad at Kent State University. After graduation, Blitz moved to New York City to pursue his dream.

His upcoming project, Native Sun, is both an album and a short film inspired by Ghana.

However, the Ghanaian is being held back in the financing of this AMAZING PROJECT! He calls on everyone to help his finish up the good work he has started. He says “Help us finish the Native Sun short film! We can't do it without you...”

THIS DAY IN FILM - "Rosewood" - The Massacre; A Real Life Story!

Exactly 14 years ago today, John Singleton’s Rosewood opened nationwide. The Warner Bros. film was Singleton’s fourth movie, and his most political. Previously he’d had big hits with urban classics like Poetic Justice and Boyz N The Hood, but Rosewood was far from urban—it was set in the Jim Crow South. The cast included Jon Voight, Ving Rhames, Don Cheadle, and Esther Rolle in her last role before she passed.

Rosewood is based on the true story of the January 1923 massacre in Rosewood, Florida.

Ghanaian Movie stars in upcoming Hollywood movie - 'TIES THAT BIND'

Some of Ghana’s finest actors have been named in an upcoming Hollywood movie to be shot in Ghana during the second quarter of this year.

The movie, titled Ties That Bind, is said to star renowned names such as

Big Momma's House 3 - (Big Momma's: Like Father Like Son) OUT IN CINEMAS TOMORROW

The third installment of the Big Momma’s House franchise, Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son, starring Martin Lawrence and Brandon T. Jackson is in theaters tomorrow Friday, February 18th. 

CHARLIE CHAPLIN - 15th Anniversary Blue-Ray

Time has done little to diminish the genius of Charlie Chaplin. Four decades after his death, his films are as funny and touching as ever, and his Little Tramp character – with the signature bowler hat, moustache, spinning cane, and duck walk -- is as iconic today as in his 1920s heyday.

Denzel's 'Unstoppable' Barrels onto Home Video

One supposes an action film about a runaway train could have depth and nuance -- but if it did it probably couldn't keep all those swish pans and quick edits, and Tony Scott's not to do that. It hardly matters. 

 Between Chris Pine's hot-headed husband and Denzel Washington's long-suffering senior conductor, there

New Movie: 'X-Men - First Class'

I wasn't the hugest fan of Matthew Vaughn's Kick-Ass (a pop song over EVERY fight scene? Zzzz....) but I'm not writing out X-Men First Class just yet...