Amazing April 2015!!!

Spring is here and there is so much happening this month! I am just blown away at how fast this year has been flying by. Just yesterday, it was March....haha! There has been several amazing movie releases, returning of television shows from its winter break, and...several book releases, along with a few book conventions/festivals. Whew! So much happening, and the festivities just continue with more festivities. Whoa!

Although March has been extremely exciting, we are definitely looking forward to the upcoming events this April! Not only are there upcoming movies, shows & books...we have several festivals and conventions coming up that are worth attending!

But...before we get into what to expect this April, here's a few festivals that are happening this month!



Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2015
Weekend 1: April 10-12; Weekend 2: April 17-19

Stagecoach Country Music Festival 2015

April 24-26, 2015

(Highlights from Stagecoach 2014)

YALLWEST 2015

(Sister Festival of YALLFEST)

April 11-12, 2015

As we can see, there is a lot to look forward to this month! Some are sold out and some are free! These events are definitely fun and exciting experiences that is a do-not-miss!

Now on to what upcoming movies, shows, and books to look forward to!

*Movies*

Furious 7

Official Website:
http://www.furious7.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FastandFurious?fref=ts
Genre:
Action/Adventure, Thriller
Rating:
PG-13
Run Time:
2 hr 17 min

Cast:
Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Djimon Hounsou, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Tyrese Gibson

See full list of cast & crew at IMDB

Synopsis:
Continuing the global exploits in the unstoppable franchise built on speed, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of Furious 7.

James Wan directs this chapter of the hugely successful series that also welcomes back favorites Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Elsa Pataky, and Lucas Black. They are joined by international action stars new to the franchise including Jason Statham, Djimon Hounsou, Tony Jaa, Ronda Rousey, Nathalie Emmanuel and Kurt Russell. Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel and Michael Fottrell return to produce the film written by Chris Morgan.

In Theaters April 2, 2015

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The Longest Ride

Official Website:
https://www.facebook.com/TheLongestRide?fref=ts
Genre:
Romantic Drama
Rating:
PG-13
Run Time:
2 hr 8 min
Based on the novel by:
Nicholas Sparks

Cast:
Scott Eastwood, Britt Robertson, Jack Huston, Oona Chaplin, Alan Alda

See full list of cast & crew at IMDB

Synopsis:
Based on the bestselling novel by master storyteller Nicholas Sparks, The Longest Ride centers on the star-crossed love affair between Luke, a former champion bull rider looking to make a comeback, and Sophia, a college student who is about to embark upon her dream job in New York City's art world.

As conflicting paths and ideals test their relationship, Sophia and Luke make an unexpected connection with Ira, whose memories of his own decades-long romance with his beloved wife deeply inspired the young couple. Spanning generations and two intertwining love stories, The Longest Ride explores the challenges and infinite rewards of enduring love.

In Theaters April 10, 2015

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The Age of Adaline

Official Website:
http://www.theageofadalinemovie.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AgeOfAdaline?fref=ts
Genre:
Romantic Drama, Fantasy
Rating:
PG-13
Run Time:
1 hr 53 min

Cast:
Blakely Lively, Harrison Ford, Amanda Crew, Kathy Baker, Michiel Huisman, Amanda Crew, Ellen Burstyn

See full list of cast & crew at IMDB

Synopsis:
After miraculously remaining 29 years old for almost eight decades, Adaline Bowman (Blake Lively) has lived a solitary existence, never allowing herself to get close to anyone who might reveal her secret. But a chance encounter with charismatic philanthropist Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman) reignites her passion for life and romance. When a weekend with his parents (Harrison Ford and Kathy Baker) threatens to uncover the truth, Adaline makes a decision that will change her life forever.

In Theaters April 24, 2015

For more April Releases, go to: MovieFone

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*Shows*

Olympus
(Syfy)

Official Website:
http://www.syfy.com/olympus
https://www.facebook.com/OlympusTV

About the Show:
Olympus tells the story of a few brave men and women banished the Gods to the realm of the unconscious - a place they called the Underworld or the Kingdom of Hades. The series follows the protagonist as he seeks the truth about his past, which may be intertwined with the Gods themselves.

View Cast and Info

Olympus Season 1 Premieres April 2, 2015 10/9c on Syfy

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Marvel's Daredevil
(Netflix)

Official Website:
http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/80018294
https://www.facebook.com/Daredevil

Cast:
Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Vincent D'Onofrio

About the Show:
Marvel's Daredevil is a live action series that follows the journey of attorney Matt Murdock, who in a tragic accident was blinded as a boy imbued with extraordinary senses. Murdock sets up practice in his old neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen, New York where he now fights against injustice as a respected lawyer by day and masked vigilante at night.

Marvel's Daredevil Season 1 Premieres April 10 on Netflix

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The Messengers
(The CW)

Official Website:
http://www.cwtv.com/shows/the-messengers/
https://www.facebook.com/cwthemessengers

Cast:
Shantel VanSanten, Sofie Black D'Elia, JD Pardo, Joel Courtney, Diogo Morgado, Jon Fletcher

See full list of cast & crew on IMDB

About the Show:
In the New Mexico desert, scientist Vera Ivanov watches in fascination as a mysterious object plummets to Earth and explodes, sending out a shock wave that briefly stops her heart. But Vera isn't the only one affected: she's instantly connected to four other strangers, who also collapse only to miraculously come back to life hours later. This group of strangers might be the only hope for preventing the impending Rapture...or causing it.

The Messengers Season 1 Premieres April 17 at 9/8c on The CW

Check out of the list for April Premieres at Metacritic.com

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*Books*

Available April 14, 2015

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Available April 28, 2015

For More April Book Releases go to: BarnesandNoble.com

So...April is definitely looking like it's going to be filled with amazing, fun, and exciting events worth attending. I know I will be making it to, at least, one of these events.

Mad About March 2015

As the shortest month of the year ends, there has been quite a bit of exciting releases and returns of several movies, shows & books! And, of course, I was absolutely ecstatic that several new shows haven't got cancelled...yet! However, it doesn't mean that other REALLY good shows were saved. Not to mention all the books that were released....I can't even keep up with...haha! Nevertheless, there is ALWAYS something exciting happening every month. And, despite how busy I get since I do have a "day" job, keeping up with events can be very overwhelming, but a lot of fun! I, honestly, try to go to these fun events, but that is just not realistic...lol! Therefore, I post upcoming events for each month (as you can see on the left side) so that others can go to these fun events, especially author events! Yup! We just love attending author/book events to support our favorite authors.

Just recently, I started posting reviews for a new television series, NBC's Constantine (Season 1 just ended in February). I finally had a go at reviewing each episode. And...I think Iike it...haha! However, the challenging part is keeping up with the show since I work on the nights it airs. Thank goodness for DVRs! Plus, the show's website posts the recap of each episode. That's a huge help when I'm deciding what to put in my review. All I can say is that I love the show! I seriously hope NBC doesn't cancel the show. Hmmm....maybe I'll start reviewing another show...which one, I don't know yet.

Let's take a look at a few upcoming releases!

*Movies*

Chappie

Official Website:
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/chappie/
https://www.facebook.com/ChappieMovie Genre:
Science Fiction, Action, Thriller Rating:
R
Run Time:
2 hrs

Cast:
Hugh Jackman, Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Ninja, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Yo-Landi Visser, Sigourney Weaver, Brandon Auret

See full list of cast & crew at IMDB

Synopsis:
In the near future, crime is patrolled by an oppressive mechanized police force. But now, the people are fighting back. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. As powerful, destructive forces start to see Chappie as a danger to mankind and order, they will stop at nothing to maintain the status quo and ensure that Chappie isthe last of his kind.

In Theaters March 6, 2015

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Cinderella

Official Website:
http://movies.disney.com/cinderella/
https://www.facebook.com/Cinderella
Genre:
Fantasy
Rating:
PG
Run Time:
1 hr 45 min

Cast:
Lily James, Richard Madden, Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham-Carter, Hayley Atwell, Holliday Grainger, Sophie McShera

See full list of cast & crew at IMDB

Synopsis:
The story of Cinderella follows the fortunes of young Ella (Lily James) whose merchant father remarries following the death of her mother. Eager to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and her daughters Anastasia (Holliday Grainger) and Drisella (Sophie McShera) into the family home. But, when Ella's father unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family. Finally relegated to nothing more than a servant girl covered in ashes, and spitefully renamed Cinderella, Ella could easily begin to lose hope. Yet, despite the cruelty inflicted upon her. Ella is determined to honor her mother's dying words and to "have courage and be kind."

She will not give in to despair nor despise those who mistreat her. And then there is the dashing stranger she meets in the woods. Unaware that he is really a prince, not merely an apprentice at the Palace. Ella finally feels she has met a kindred soul. It appears her fortunes may be about to change when the Palace sends out an open invitation for all maidens to attend a ball, raising Ella's hopes of once again encountering the charming Kit (Richard Madden). Alas, her stepmother forbids her to attend and callously rips apart her dress. But, as in all good fairy tales, help is at hand, and a kindly beggar woman (Helena Bonham-Carter) steps forward and --armed with a pumpkin and a few mice -- changes Cinderella's life forever.

In Theaters March 13, 2015

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Insurgent

Official Website:
http://www.thedivergentseries.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheDivergentSeries
Genre:
Fantasy, Action/Adventure
Rating:
PG-13
Run Time:
1 hr 58 min

Cast:
Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet, Jai Courtney, Octavia Spencer, Ansel Elgort, Miles Teller, Ray Stevenson, Zoe Kravitz

See full list of cast & crew at IMDB

Synopsis:
The Divergent Series: Insurgent raises the stakes for Tris (Shailene Woodley) as she searches for allies and answers in the ruins of a futuristic Chicago. Tris and Four (Theo James) are now fugitives on the run, hunted by Jeanine (Kate Winslet), the leader of the power-hungry Erudite elite. Racing against time, they must find out what Tris's family sacrificed their lives to protect, and why the Erudite leaders will do anything to stop them. Haunted by her past choices but desperate to protect the ones she loves, Tris, with Four at her side, faces one impossible challenge after another as they unlock the truth about the past and ultimately the future of their world.

In Theaters March 20, 2015

For more March Releases, go to: MovieFone

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*Shows*

Well, many favorite shows have returned and ended. Let's not rehash some of the network cancellations that have passed. Now onto possible new shows that we may come to love or hate... We will just have to watch and see!

Let's see what's new coming to television this month!

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Secrets and Lies
(ABC)

Official Website:
http://abc.go.com/shows/secrets-and-lies
https://www.facebook.com/ABCSecretsAndLies

Cast:
Ryan Phillippe, Juliette Lewis, KaDee Strickland, Natalie Martinez, Dan Fogler, Indiana Evans, Belle Shouse

About Secrets and Lies:
Ben Garner (Ryan Phillippe) is about to go from Good Samaritan to murder suspect, after he discovers the body of his neighbor's young son in the woods. As Detective Andrea Cornell (Juliette Lewis) digs for the truth, the secrets and lies of this town come to the surface and no one is above suspicion. Ben's family's life will be turned upside down as he sets out on a complicated journey to prove his innocence in this thriller mystery from Barbie Kligman ("Private Practice") based on the original Australian series of the same name.

Secrets and Lies Season 1 Premieres March 1, 2015 at 9/8c on ABC!

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CSI: Cyber
(CBS)

Official Website:
http://www.cbs.com/shows/csi-cyber/
https://www.facebook.com/CSICyber

Cast:
Patricia Arquette, James Van Der Beek, Shad Moss (Bow Wow), Peter MacNicol, Charley Koontz, Hayley Kiyoko

About CSI: Cyber
CSI: CYBER stars Emmy Award winner Patricia Arquette in a drama inspired by the advanced technological work of real-life Cyber Psychologist Mary Aiken. Special Agent Avery Ryan heads the Cyber Crime Division of the FBI, a unit at the forefront of solving illegal activities that start in the mind, live online, and play out in the real world. She also knows firsthand how today’s technology allows people to hide in the shadows of theInternet and commit serious crimes of global proportion. Ryan’s supervisor, Assistant Director Stavros Sifter, is a shrewd FBI career insider and the clearing house between FBI Cyber and all other branches of government. Also on the team are FBI Agent Elijah Mundo, a self-proclaimed action junkie who is an expert in battlefield forensics; Daniel Krumitz, an introverted tech genius with a quick wit; Brody Nelson, an expat hacker who chose to work for the FBI over a life of cyber-crime; and Raven Ramierz, a rookie tech who is an expert in social media, cyber trends and international relations. While other agents search for criminals in dark homes and alleys, Ryan and her team search the “dark net,” a place deep in the bowels of the Web where criminals are anonymous, money is untraceable and where everything is for sale with just a keystroke.

CSI: Cyber Season 1 Premiere March 4, 2015 at 10/9c on CBS

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American Crime
(ABC)
Official Website:
http://abc.go.com/shows/american-crime https://www.facebook.com/AmericanCrimeABC

Cast:
Felicity Huffman, Timothy Hutton, Richard Cabral, Earl Brown, Caitlin Gerard, Benito Martinez, Penelope Ann Miller, Elvis Nolasco, Johnny Ortiz, Regina King

About American Crime:
All over the news are reports about a young couple in Modesto, California, who were attacked in their home. Matt Skokie, a war vet, was killed, and his wife, Lily, is unconscious, barely hanging on. Both sets of parents are at her bedside hoping for a miracle while four suspects are about to be arrested. The case sends shock waves into the community stirring up tensions across racial lines in this gritty drama.
American Crime Season 1 Premieres March 5, 2015 at 10/9c on ABC!

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iZombie
(The CW)

Official Website:
http://www.cwtv.com/shows/izombie/
https://www.facebook.com/cwizombie

Cast:
Rose McIver, Malcolm Goodwin, Rahul, Kohli, Molly Hagan, Nick Purcha

About iZombie:Olivia “Liv” Moore was a rosy-cheeked, disciplined, over-achieving medical resident who had her life path completely mapped out…until the night she attended a party that unexpectedly turned into a zombie feeding frenzy.

iZombie Season 1Premieres March 17, 2015 at 9/8c on The CW!

Check out television's returning and newshows this March at TVGuide.com

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*Books*

Now, for another favorites to look forward to....BOOKS! Yes! Books! A booknerds "drug"...haha! I know many booknerds can understand this. This is totally addiction for all those readers! I know I am addicted...haha!

So... Let's take a look at what upcoming releases we can look forward to this month!

(Available March 10, 2015)

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(Available March 10, 2015)

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(Available March 17, 2015)

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For more March Book Releases, go to: BarnesandNoble.com

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There you have it! Just a few movies, shows, and books to look forward to for the month of March! I know I am excited for these upcoming releases. :)

What are you looking forward to this month?

Feverish for February 2015

Well, January is over, and we are a month into the new year. Hmmm...Already a lot  has been happening. New movies, returning shows, and new book releases! Yah, this year has started off amazingly. And, now, we are into February...yes, it is the  month love, especially with Valentine's Day coming.

I am very happy that several of my favorite television shows have returned...and, it is only getting better! As for movies, there have been some amazing films that have been released, including American Sniper, Taken 3, and Paddington...just to name a few. I can't even keep up with all the movies that are being released...whoa!

In regards to books...well, that too I can't even keep up with...haha!!! But, I did set myself up with that Goodreads Reading Challenge this year since I found out that I read 74 books last year. I wasn't even counting. When I think about it, maybe it wasn't such a good idea to set myself up with this challenge...haha! I might disappointment myself if I don't read the amount of books I set for myself. I did't want to go too high, so I set myself up with a good number....100 books. Not too much, right!?! LOL! For me anyways...I'm challenging myself easy for now. And, apparently, I'm four books behind....LOL!

Enough of January, let's get started with February! As the year trudges along, each month brings a whole lot of movies, shows, & books!

Let's take a look at a few upcoming releases!

*Movies*

Love, Rosie

Official Website:
https://www.facebook.com/LoveRosie.film?ref=br_tf
Genre:
Romantic Comedy
Rating:
R
Run Time:
1 hr 42 min

Cast:
Lily Collins, Sam Claflin, Suki Waterhouse, Christian Cooke, Art Parkinson, Tamsin Egerton, Jaime Winstone, Nick Lee

Synopsis:
Since the moment they met at age 5, Rosie (Lilly Collins) and Alex (Sam Claflin) have been best friends, facing the highs and lows of growing up side by side. A fleeting shared moment, one missed opportunity, and the decisions that follow send their lives in completely different directions. As each navigates the complexities of life, lvoe, and everything in between, they always find their way back to each other - but is it just friendship, or something more?

Based on Cecilia Ahern's bestselling novel, Love, Rosie is a heart-warming, modern comedy-of-errors posing the ultimate question: do we really only get one shot at true love?

In Theaters February 6, 2015

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Seventh Son

Official Website:
http://seventhson.legendary.com/
https://www.facebook.com/legendary
Genre:
Fantasy, Action/Adventure
Rating:
PG-13
Run Time:
1 hr 42 min

Cast:
Ben Barnes, Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, Djimon Hounsou, Kit Harington, Olivia Williams, Alicia Vikander, Antje Traue

Synopsis:
In a time of enchantments when legends and magic collide, the sole remaining warrior of a mystical order (Oscar® winner Jeff Bridges) travels to find a prophesized hero born with incredible powers, the last Seventh Son (Ben Barnes). Torn from his quiet life as a farmhand, the unlikely young hero embarks on a daring adventure with his battle-hardened mentor to vanquish a dark queen (Julianne Moore) and the army of supernatural assassins she has dispatched against their kingdom.

In Theaters February 6, 2015

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Fifty Shades of Grey

Official Website:
http://www.fiftyshadesmovie.com/
https://www.facebook.com/fiftyshadesofgreymovie
Genre:
Romantic Drama
Rating:
R
Run Time:
2 hrs 2min

Cast:
Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Max Martini, Luke Grimes, Marcia Gay Harden, Eloise Mumford, Dylan Neal, Rita Ora, Jennifer Ehle

Synopsis:
A literature student (Dakota Johnson) begins a daring affair with a controlling businessman (Jamie Dornan) whose sexual proclivities push the boundaries of pain and pleasure.

In Theaters February 14, 2015

For more February Releases, go to: MovieFone

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*Shows*

I don't know where to start when it comes to some of my favorite television series. Some are always on the verge of cancellation or renewal. It is even more harrowing for new shows...yes, shows do get cancelled during the season! It really is disappointing when shows you really enjoy get cancelled. But...it is also exciting when other shows get renewed! :) So... January was exciting when two of many shows that I love returned... Grimm and Constantine!

Here are some shows that are returning this month!

The Walking Dead
(AMC)

Official Website:
http://www.amctv.com/shows/the-walking-dead
https://www.facebook.com/TheWalkingDeadAMC

The Walking Dead Season 5 returns February 8, 2015

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Are you a fan of AMC's Breaking Bad!?! Well, check out this prequel series to Breaking Bad!

Better Call Saul
(AMC)

Official Website:
http://www.amctv.com/shows/better-call-saul
https://www.facebook.com/BetterCallSaulAMC

Better Call Saul is a prequel to the award-winning series Breaking Bad, whose creator Vince Gilligan and writer/producer Peter Gould serve as co-showrunners of the premiere season.

The story is set six years before Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) meets Walter White. When we meet him, the man who will become Saul is  known as Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer searching for his destiny and hustling to make ends meet. Working alongside and often against Jimmy is  fixer Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks), a beloved character first introduced in Breaking Bad. The new series will track Jimmy's transformation into a man who puts the criminal in "criminal attorney."

Better Call Saul Premieres February 8, 2015 on AMC 10/9c

For a list of new & returning shows, go to: metacritic.com

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*Books*

For being a booknerd, I can get a natural high just walking into a bookstore...haha! The excitement of new books is just so intoxicating! LOL!

Let's take a look at what upcoming releases we can look forward to this month!

   

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For more February Book Releases, go to: BarnesandNoble.com

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There you have it! Just a few movies, shows, and books to look forward to for the month of February! I know I am excited for these upcoming releases. :)

What are you looking forward to this month?

Delighted About December

Wow! Where has the year gone!?! We are now on the last month of the year of 2014! The holidays are rolling in one after another! Plenty of amazing movies have been released in this last quarter of the year that are definitely must watch. Numerous new and returning shows are either ending and/or into midseason finales...and boy, several have gripping shockers to keep us watching...and waiting. However, there has been casualties of cancellations for new and returning shows. It's rough out there in TV land!!!

But, that's not all, as many of our favorite shows are having midseason finales, new television series are slated to premiere this month of December! So...waiting might not be so bad, as we check out these new shows! So...let's get on and see what we can look forward to with movies, shows, and books!

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*Movies*

Well, there's so many amazing movies that are slated to be released this month. There's just so many that I'll just mention the top three that I am definitely looking forward to watching...even though there is so many more that I want to mention!

For the December release schedule, go to: Moviefone

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Official Website:
http://www.thehobbit.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheHobbitMovie

Genre:
Action/Adventure Fantasy
Rating:
PG-13
Run Time:
2 hr 24 min

Cast:
Martin Freeman, Ian McKellan, Richard Armitage, Lee Pace, Evangeline Lilly, Orlando Bloom, Luke Evans, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Ken Stott.

See the full cast list at IMDB

Synopsis:
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield and the Company of Dwarves. The Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland, but now must face the consequences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon, Smaug, upon the defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town.

As he succumbs to dragon-sickness, the King Under the Mountain, Thorin Oakenshield, sacrifices friendship and honor in his search for the legendary Arkenstone. Unable to help Thorin see reason, Bilbo is driven to make a desperate and dangerous choice, not knowing that even greater perils lie ahead. An ancient enemy has returned to Middle-earth. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has sent forth legions of Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As darkness converges on their escalating conflict, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide--unite or be destroyed. Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life and the lives of his friends as five great armies go to war.

In Theaters December 17, 2014

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Unbroken

Official Website:
http://www.unbrokenfilm.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Unbroken

Genre:
Historical Drama, Biography
Rating:
PG-13
Run Time:
2 hr 17 min

Cast:
Jack O'Connell, Domhnall Gleeson, Garrett Hedlund, Jai Courtney, Miyavi, Ken Watanabe, Finn Wittrock, Maddalena Ischiale, and Vincenzo Amato.

See full cast list at IMDB 

Synopsis:
Academy Award® winner Angelina Jolie directs and produces Unbroken, an epic drama that follows the incredible life of Olympian and war hero Louis "Louie" Zamperini who, along with two other crewmen, survived in a raft for 47 days after a near-fatal plane crash in WWII--only to be caught by the Japanese Navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp.

Adapted from Laura Hillenbrand's enormously popular book, Unbroken brings to the big screen Zamperini's unbelievable and inspiring true story about the resilient power of the human spirit.

In Theaters December 25, 2014

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Into The Woods

Official Website:

http://movies.disney.com/into-the-woods/

https://www.facebook.com/DisneyIntoTheWoods

Genre:

Musical Fantasy/Fairytale
Rating:
PG
Run Time:
2 hr 4 min

Cast:
Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, Johnny Depp, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Chris Pine, Lilla Crawford, Daniel Huttlestone, and Mackenzie Mauzy.

See full cast list at IMDB

Synopsis:
Into the Woods is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel--all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the Witch who has put a curse on them.

In Theaters December 25, 2014

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*Shows*
We all know that many of our favorite shows have had or will have aired their midseason finales this week. So...what are we supposed to watch til our fav shows return!?! Well, there are a few new series that will be airing this month! I'll just mention a few that I am definitely looking forward to watching.

For a list of December's TV premieres, check it out at: Metacritic.com

The Librarians
(TNT)

Official Website:
http://www.tntdrama.com/shows/the-librarians.html
https://www.facebook.com/TheLibrarians

About the Show:
Returning to the universe of TNT's hit movie franchise, The Librarian, this new series centers on an ancient organization hidden beneath the Metropolitan Public Library dedicated to protecting an unknowing world from the secret, magical reality hidden all around. This group solves impossible mysteries, fights supernatural threats and recovers powerful artifacts, including the Ark of the Covenant, the Spear of Destiny and Excalibur.

Cast:
Rebecca Romijn, Christian Kane, Lindy Booth, John Kim, and John Larroquette.

See the full cast list at IMDB

Series Premieres December 7, 2014 on TNT at 8/7c

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Marco Polo
(Netflix)

Official Website:
www.netflix.com/Marco-Polo
https://www.facebook.com/MarcoPoloMP

About the Show:
Marco Polo is an epic adventure that follows the early years of the famous explorer as he travels the exotic Silk Road to the great Kublai Khan's court. But Marco soon finds that navigating the Khan's world of greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry will be his greatest challenge yet, even as he becomes a trusted companion to the Khan in his violent quest to become the Emperor of the World.

Cast:
Lorenzo Richelmy, Benedict Wong, Joan Chen

See the full cast list at IMDB

Series Premieres December 12, 2014 on Netflix

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Ascension
(Syfy)

Official Website:
http://www.syfy.com/ascension
https://www.facebook.com/ascensionsyfy

About the Show:
In the vein of past Syfy mini-series as Taken, Alice, Tin Man and Battlestar Galactica, Ascension is a six-hour event set to debut on December 15.

In 1963, the U.S. government launched a covert space mission sending hundreds of men, women and children on a century-long voyage aboard the starship Ascension to populate a new world. Nearly 50 years into the journey, as they approach the point of no return, a mysterious murder of a young woman causes the ship's population to question the true nature of their mission.

Cast:
Tricia Helfer, Brian Van Holt, Gil Bellows, Andrea Roth, Brandon P. Bell, Tiffany Lonsdale, Ryan Robbins

See full cast list at IMDB

Mini-series Premieres December 15, 2014 on Syfy at 9/8c

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*Books*
And, of course, we can't forget what exciting books are being released this December! Let's just mention a few...

Genre:

New Adult Paranormal/Fantasy Romance

Series:

A Wicked Saga, #1

Publish Date:

December 8, 2014

Synopsis:

Things are about to get Wicked in New Orleans.

Twenty-two year old Ivy Morgan isn't your average college student. She, and others like her, know humans aren't the only thing trolling the French Quarter for fun... and for food. Her duty to the Order is her life. After all, four years ago, she lost everything at the hands of the creatures she'd sworn to hunt, tearing her world and her heart apart.

Ren Owens is the last person Ivy expected to enter her rigidly controlled life. He's six fee and three inches of temptation and swoon-inducing charm. With forest-green eyes and a smile that's surely left a stream of broken hearts in its wake, he has an uncanny, almost unnatural ability to make her yearn for everything he has to offer. But letting him in is as dangerous as hunting the cold-blooded killers stalking the streets. Losing the boy she loved once before had nearly destroyed her, but the sparking tension that grows between them becomes impossible for Ivy to deny. Deep down, she wants... she needs more than what her duty demands of her, what her past has shaped for her.

But as Ivy grows closer to Ren, she realizes she's not the only one carrying secrets that could shatter the frail bond between them. There's something he's not telling her, and one thing is for certain. She's no longer sure what is more dangerous to her--the ancient beings threatening to take over the town or the man demanding to lay claim to her heart and her soul.

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Genre:

Young Adult Paranormal/Fantasy Thriller

Publish Date:

December 9, 2014

Synopsis:

Mysterious. Magnificent. Creepy. Welcome to Rockford Manor.

"There's something hidden in the Maze." Seventeen-year-old Imogen has never forgotten the last words her father said to her seven years ago, before the blazing fire that consumed him, her mother, and the gardens of her family's English country manor.

Haunted by her parents' deaths, Imogen moves to New York City with her new guardians. But when a letter arrives with the news of her cousin's untimely death, revealing that Imogen is now the only heir left to run the estate, she returns to England and warily accepts her role as duchess.

All is not as it seems at Rockford, and Imogen quickly learns that dark secrets lurk behind the mansion's aristocratic exterior, hinting that the spate of deaths in her family were no accident. And at the center of the mystery is Imogen herself--and Sebastian, the childhood friend she has secretly loved for years. Just what has Imogen walked into?

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Genre:

Young Adult Sci-fi Fantasy

Series:

Zodiac, #1

Publish Date:

December 9, 2014

Synopsis:

At the dawn of time, there were 13 Houses of the Zodiac Galaxy. Now only 12 remain...

Rhoma Grace is a 16-year-old student from House Cancer with an unusual way of reading the stars. While her classmates use measurements to make accurate astrological predictions, Rho can't solve for 'x' to save her life--so instead, she looks up at the night sky and makes up stories.

When a violent blast strikes the moons of Cancer, sending its ocean planet off-kilter and killing thousands of citizens--including its beloved Guardian--the exiled 13th Guardian of Zodiac legend--has returned to exact his revenge across the Galaxy. Now Rho--along with Hysan Dax, a young envoy from House Libra, and Mathias, her guide and a member of her Royal Guard--must travel through the Zodiac to warn the other Guardians.

But who will believe anything this young novice says? Whom can Rho trust in a universe defined by differences? And how can she convince twelve worlds to unite as one Zodiac?

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Genre:

New Adult Paranormal/Fantasy Romance

Publish Date:

December 15, 2014

Synopsis:

Kalliope lives with one purpose.

To inspire.

As an immortal muse, she doesn't have any other choice. It's part of how she was made. Musicians, artists, actors--they use her to advance their art, and she uses them to survive. She moves from one artist to the next, never staying long enough to get attached. But all she wants is a different life-- a normal one. She's spent thousands of years living lie after lie, and now she's ready for something real.

Sweet, sexy, and steady, Wilder Bell feels more real than anything else in her long existence. And most importantly... he's not an artist. He doesn't want her for her ability. But she can't turn off the way she influences people, not even to save a man she might love. Because in small doses, she can help make something beautiful, but her ability has just as much capacity to destroy as it does to create. The longer she stays, the more obsessed Wilder will become. It's happened before, and it never turns out well for the mortal.

Her presence may inspire genius.

But it breeds madness, too.

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Genre:

Young Adult Paranormal/Fantasy Romance

Series:

Twin Willows Trilogy, #1

Publish Date:

December 22, 2014

Publisher:

Medallion Press

Synopsis:

Alessia Jacobs is a typical sixteen-year-old, dying to get out of her small town of Twin Willows, Maine. Things look up when anew family comet to town, but when she falls for the hot, mysterious son, Jonah, her life turns upside down.

Weird visions of transforming into an otherworldly falcon are just the beginning. Soon she learns she's part of the Benandanti, an ancient cult of warriors with the unique power to separate their soulds from their bodies and take on the forms of magnificent animals.

Alessia never would've suspected it, but her boring town is the site of an epic struggle between the Benandanti and the Malandanti to control powerful magic in the surrounding forest.

As Alessia is drawn into the Benandanti's mission, her relationship with Jonah intensifies. When her two worlds collide, Alessia's forced to weigh choices a sixteen-year-old should never have to make.

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See a full list of December releases at: Barnes&Noble

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December is proving to be another month of exciting premieres and releases! It's definitely going to be a thrilling and awesome end to the year of 2014!

What are you looking forward to this December?