Notice: The news section at 5 Minute Movie Guy has been discontinued. With the never-ending abundance of weekly news in the movie world, I decided that it was too much effort to try to keep up with all by myself. While this section will no longer be updated, I will keep it open to serve as a news archive for past articles. I appreciate your understanding and support.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer Takes Us Back to Tatooine!
Our suspenseful first look at the 7th Episode in the Star Wars series features a familiar setting on the desert planet of Tatooine and introduces us to friends and foes alike. The force is strong with this one! Star Wars: The Force Awakens jumps to lightspeed in December 2015!
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Our suspenseful first look at the 7th Episode in the Star Wars series features a familiar setting on the desert planet of Tatooine and introduces us to friends and foes alike. The force is strong with this one! Star Wars: The Force Awakens jumps to lightspeed in December 2015!
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Furious 7 Trailer Revs the Throttle for One Last Ride!
Catch the first trailer for the upcoming Fast and Furious movie titled Furious 7. Starring Vin Diesel and the late Paul Walker, the street racing gang is back for what may be their final adventure. This time Jason Statham, Tony Jaa, and Kurt Russell come along for the ride! Furious 7 races into theaters in April 2015!
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Catch the first trailer for the upcoming Fast and Furious movie titled Furious 7. Starring Vin Diesel and the late Paul Walker, the street racing gang is back for what may be their final adventure. This time Jason Statham, Tony Jaa, and Kurt Russell come along for the ride! Furious 7 races into theaters in April 2015!
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Warner Bros. Outlines Their DC Comics Lineup for the Next 5 Years!
Warner Bros. and DC Comics are preparing to wage war against Marvel with an impressive list of superhero films scheduled all the way up to 2019, including heroes such as Wonder Woman, Shazam, The Flash, Aquaman, and many more, as they lead up to 2017's Justice League movie!
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Warner Bros. and DC Comics are preparing to wage war against Marvel with an impressive list of superhero films scheduled all the way up to 2019, including heroes such as Wonder Woman, Shazam, The Flash, Aquaman, and many more, as they lead up to 2017's Justice League movie!
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Sail Across the South Pacific in 2016 with Disney's New Heroine Moana!
This newly released concept art is our first look at Disney's Moana, a young navigator who sails the open sea with the help of her demi-God companion, Maui, in search for a mythical island. Disney's Moana will be setting sail to theaters some time in 2016!
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This newly released concept art is our first look at Disney's Moana, a young navigator who sails the open sea with the help of her demi-God companion, Maui, in search for a mythical island. Disney's Moana will be setting sail to theaters some time in 2016!
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J.K. Rowling is Expanding the Harry Potter Universe with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them!
The Harry Potter series may be over, but that doesn't mean the fun is over for Potter fans. J.K. Rowling has announced that spin-off tale Fantasic Beasts and Where to Find Them is being brought to the big screen! The story will be spread across three or more films, beginning in 2016 and directed by David Yates!
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The Harry Potter series may be over, but that doesn't mean the fun is over for Potter fans. J.K. Rowling has announced that spin-off tale Fantasic Beasts and Where to Find Them is being brought to the big screen! The story will be spread across three or more films, beginning in 2016 and directed by David Yates!
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Avengers: Age of Ultron Teaser Trailer Leaked Early!
Just one day after announcing the anticipated trailer would be revealed next week during ABC's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Marvel has unleashed the official teaser trailer early after it was leaked online. Avengers: Age of Ultron will be arriving in theaters and IMAX on May 1st, 2015!
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Just one day after announcing the anticipated trailer would be revealed next week during ABC's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Marvel has unleashed the official teaser trailer early after it was leaked online. Avengers: Age of Ultron will be arriving in theaters and IMAX on May 1st, 2015!
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Bryan Mills is Back for Blood in the Official Trailer for Tak3n!
Liam Neeson's Bryan Mills is framed for murder in this final installment in the Taken series. He'll have to fight to clear his name and to protect his family, while pursuing the bad guys and being pursued by the police. Tak3n comes to theaters January 9th, 2015!
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Liam Neeson's Bryan Mills is framed for murder in this final installment in the Taken series. He'll have to fight to clear his name and to protect his family, while pursuing the bad guys and being pursued by the police. Tak3n comes to theaters January 9th, 2015!
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Marvel Superhero Deadpool to Get His Very Own Movie in 2016!
Everybody's favorite loud-mouth, fourth-wall-breaking superhero, Deadpool, will finally be getting his own standalone film. The popular character previously made his film debut in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. It is rumored, but unconfirmed, that Ryan Reynolds will be returning to his role as Deadpool.
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Everybody's favorite loud-mouth, fourth-wall-breaking superhero, Deadpool, will finally be getting his own standalone film. The popular character previously made his film debut in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. It is rumored, but unconfirmed, that Ryan Reynolds will be returning to his role as Deadpool.
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Liam Neeson and Morgan Freeman Confirmed for Seth MacFarlane's Ted 2!
MacFarlane just announced on Twitter that A-List stars Neeson and Freeman are on board with his upcoming sequel, Ted 2! This will be MacFarlane's third feature film and it is scheduled for a June 2015 release!
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MacFarlane just announced on Twitter that A-List stars Neeson and Freeman are on board with his upcoming sequel, Ted 2! This will be MacFarlane's third feature film and it is scheduled for a June 2015 release!
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Zack Snyder Reveals the Batmobile from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice!
After leaked images from the set of Batman v Superman revealed the new Batmobile yesterday, the movie's director Zack Snyder responded by releasing an even better picture of the Caped Crusader's iconic vehicle! This beast will be roaring into action when the film is released in 2016!
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After leaked images from the set of Batman v Superman revealed the new Batmobile yesterday, the movie's director Zack Snyder responded by releasing an even better picture of the Caped Crusader's iconic vehicle! This beast will be roaring into action when the film is released in 2016!
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John Rambo Returns For One Final Fight in Rambo: Last Blood!
Sylvester Stallone will be returning to his popular action series for the final time in the upcoming film Rambo: Last Blood. At the age of 68, Stallone is signed on to direct and star in the movie, and is sure to send John Rambo out with a bang! Will Rambo finally find peace in life, or will he end up laid to rest?
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Sylvester Stallone will be returning to his popular action series for the final time in the upcoming film Rambo: Last Blood. At the age of 68, Stallone is signed on to direct and star in the movie, and is sure to send John Rambo out with a bang! Will Rambo finally find peace in life, or will he end up laid to rest?
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Academy Award Winning Actor, Director Richard Attenborough Passes Away!
Attenborough, the director of 1983's Best Picture winning film Gandhi, has passed away the age of 90. He is perhaps best known for playing the role of John Hammond, the park creator and visionary in Jurassic Park. He also won two Best Supporting Actor awards for The Sand Pebbles and Doctor Doolittle.
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Attenborough, the director of 1983's Best Picture winning film Gandhi, has passed away the age of 90. He is perhaps best known for playing the role of John Hammond, the park creator and visionary in Jurassic Park. He also won two Best Supporting Actor awards for The Sand Pebbles and Doctor Doolittle.
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Warner Bros.' The Jungle Book: Origins Gets Bale, Blanchett, and Cumberbatch!
Esteemed motion-capture artist Andy Serkis will be making the live-action film The Jungle Book: Origins in his directorial debut, which will feature stars Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, and Benedict Cumberbatch respectively voicing the characters Bajeera, Kaa, and Shere Khan.
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Esteemed motion-capture artist Andy Serkis will be making the live-action film The Jungle Book: Origins in his directorial debut, which will feature stars Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, and Benedict Cumberbatch respectively voicing the characters Bajeera, Kaa, and Shere Khan.
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Ghidorah, Mothra, and Rodan Confirmed for Godzilla 2!
After the success of this year's Godzilla, Gareth Edwards will be back to direct a sequel, featuring the monsters Mothra, Rodan, and Ghidorah. With that cast, it may be a remake of Ghidorah's debut film from 1964, titled Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster.
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After the success of this year's Godzilla, Gareth Edwards will be back to direct a sequel, featuring the monsters Mothra, Rodan, and Ghidorah. With that cast, it may be a remake of Ghidorah's debut film from 1964, titled Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster.
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Robin Williams Was Suffering From Parkinson's Disease!
According to Williams' wife, Susan Schneider, the late actor had remained sober prior to his tragic suicide earlier this week. However, she explains that Williams was experiencing early stages of Parkinson's disease, while also battling severe depression and anxiety.
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According to Williams' wife, Susan Schneider, the late actor had remained sober prior to his tragic suicide earlier this week. However, she explains that Williams was experiencing early stages of Parkinson's disease, while also battling severe depression and anxiety.
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Legendary Actor Robin Williams Found Dead in Home!
This week, Robin Williams, one of the world's most unforgettable comedic talents, sadly took his own life. May his talents and heartfelt spirit be forever remembered. This once-in-a-lifetime legend will be dearly missed.
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This week, Robin Williams, one of the world's most unforgettable comedic talents, sadly took his own life. May his talents and heartfelt spirit be forever remembered. This once-in-a-lifetime legend will be dearly missed.
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The Jungle Book Remake Features an All-Star Cast!
Jon Favreau is directing the Disney remake of their classic film The Jungle Book, and has compiled a cast that includes Bill Murray, Christopher Walken, Ben Kingsley, and more! The film will be coming to theaters late next year!
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Jon Favreau is directing the Disney remake of their classic film The Jungle Book, and has compiled a cast that includes Bill Murray, Christopher Walken, Ben Kingsley, and more! The film will be coming to theaters late next year!
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Jurassic Park's Jeff Goldblum Hunted by T-Rex at Friend's Wedding!
Jeff Goldblum, who played Ian Malcolm in Jurassic Park and its sequel The Lost World: Jurassic Park, was attending a wedding this week when a Tyrannosaurus Rex showed up! The wedding photographer was able to capture a picture of the terrifying moment on camera!
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Jeff Goldblum, who played Ian Malcolm in Jurassic Park and its sequel The Lost World: Jurassic Park, was attending a wedding this week when a Tyrannosaurus Rex showed up! The wedding photographer was able to capture a picture of the terrifying moment on camera!
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Trailer for Disney's New Film Takes Us Into the Woods!
The Tony Award winning musical is being brought to the big screen this Christmas in Disney's long awaited adaptation, which stars Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp. The story offers an interesting new take on the classic childhood fairy tales of old!
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The Tony Award winning musical is being brought to the big screen this Christmas in Disney's long awaited adaptation, which stars Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp. The story offers an interesting new take on the classic childhood fairy tales of old!
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Take a Look at Wonder Woman from Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice!
The famous female superhero is getting a major makeover for Zack Snyder's mega-blockbuster film Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Played by Gal Gadot, Wonder Woman's new costume appears oddly familiar. Look inside to find out who she looks like!
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The famous female superhero is getting a major makeover for Zack Snyder's mega-blockbuster film Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice. Played by Gal Gadot, Wonder Woman's new costume appears oddly familiar. Look inside to find out who she looks like!
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Teaser Trailer for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1!
"Our Leader the Mockingjay" teaser trailer has been released for the first part of the final chapter of The Hunger Games, showing Katniss Everdeen as she prepares to lead the resistance to war. The movie hits theaters this year on November 21st!
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"Our Leader the Mockingjay" teaser trailer has been released for the first part of the final chapter of The Hunger Games, showing Katniss Everdeen as she prepares to lead the resistance to war. The movie hits theaters this year on November 21st!
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Check Out The First Trailer for Mad Max: Fury Road
Welcome back to the wasteland! Mad Max: Fury Road takes us deep into the death-defying desert Apocalypse next year. Like the previous three films, Fury Road is being directed by series creator George Miller and will be starring Tom Hardy as Mad Max.
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Welcome back to the wasteland! Mad Max: Fury Road takes us deep into the death-defying desert Apocalypse next year. Like the previous three films, Fury Road is being directed by series creator George Miller and will be starring Tom Hardy as Mad Max.
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Iron Man 3 Director Shane Black Takes On Predator!
Acclaimed director Shane Black is taking the reins of the Predator franchise with a new sequel. Black is best known as the director of Iron Man 3 and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and writer of Lethal Weapon, The Last Boy Scout, and The Long Kiss Goodnight.
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Acclaimed director Shane Black is taking the reins of the Predator franchise with a new sequel. Black is best known as the director of Iron Man 3 and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and writer of Lethal Weapon, The Last Boy Scout, and The Long Kiss Goodnight.
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North Korea Threatens Retaliation Over The Interview!
North Korea's short-tempered leader Kim Jong-Un is angry about the new James Franco and Seth Rogen comedy The Interview, which features the comedy duo attempting to assassinate him. Kim is calling the film an act of terror and wants to stop its release.
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North Korea's short-tempered leader Kim Jong-Un is angry about the new James Franco and Seth Rogen comedy The Interview, which features the comedy duo attempting to assassinate him. Kim is calling the film an act of terror and wants to stop its release.
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New Sin City: A Dame to Kill For Trailer Released!
Check out the awesome second trailer for the upcoming Sin City sequel, coming to theaters on August 22nd. Sin City's graphic novelist Frank Miller reunites with director Robert Rodriguez and a heavy-hitting cast to bring this film noir follow-up to life.
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Check out the awesome second trailer for the upcoming Sin City sequel, coming to theaters on August 22nd. Sin City's graphic novelist Frank Miller reunites with director Robert Rodriguez and a heavy-hitting cast to bring this film noir follow-up to life.
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Dumb and Dumber To Trailer Revealed!
Well suck me sideways, it's finally here! Harry and Lloyd reunite on-screen after nearly 20 years for the true sequel to the unforgettable comedy Dumb and Dumber. Lots of laughs are sure to be heading to a theater near you this November!
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Well suck me sideways, it's finally here! Harry and Lloyd reunite on-screen after nearly 20 years for the true sequel to the unforgettable comedy Dumb and Dumber. Lots of laughs are sure to be heading to a theater near you this November!
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