Video Detective's Blog

You go to the movies - but not every movie.
You play games - but not every game.
You watch TV - but not every show.
You love music videos - but not every video.

Why isn’t there a place that let’s you track movies, games, TV shows, and music videos – but just the ones you want?  Soon there will be…….

The all new VideoDetective.com is coming soon, and this blog is where we’ll be inviting Video Detective fans to preview our new pages and new features, and tell us what you think!

Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect:

Of course, Video Detective will be getting a whole new look, but what we think our fans will like the most is ”My Detective”. You know what you like, and My Detective will help you track the latest on all the movies, TV shows, games, and music videos you’re most interested in. You choose the titles you want us to track, and My Detective will organize all the latest news, trailers, clips, posters, and celebrity interviews into a single feed created just for you.  We’re the only place that combines every kind of entertainment you watch and play – but only the titles you want.

That’s our sneak peek of the new VideoDetective.com – tell us what you think!

Discover. Track. Watch.

Thanks a bunch,

The nominees for the 83rd Annual Academy Awards are out! 2010 was a year that saw the return of familiar faces (Jeff Bridges, Danny Boyle),  the reunion of star powered teams (David O. Russell and Mark Wahlberg, Tom Hanks and Tim Allen),  and bold performances from young talent  (the Social Network’s Jesse Eisenberg, True Grit’s Hailie Steinfeld).  The nominees include offerings from iconic directors who have fed our imaginations with stunning visuals and richly developed stories.  Congratulations to everyone who worked hard to produce these excellent films and invites everyone to relive some of their best moments!

Black Swan Darren Aronofsky directs Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis and Vincent Cassel in a psychological thriller that explores a young woman’s devotion to her art and the darkness that consumes her as she pursues perfection.

The Fighter David O. Russell and Mark Wahlberg team up for their third time (Three Kings, I <3 Huckabees) to deliver the underdog story of a working class boxer coached to prominence by trouble his half-brother, played by Christian Bale.

Inception Christopher Nolan (Memento, The Dark Knight) takes us on a reality bending journey into a world of dreams and deception.  Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Cillian Murphy, Ellen Page, Ken Watanabe and Tom Hardy (widely rumored to be appearing in 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises) the film grossed $21 million on its opening day and went on to take over $800 million at the box office.

The King’s Speech Tom Hooper chronicles the painstaking process by which King George VI (Colin Firth) and unorthodox speech therapist Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush) overcame the monarch’s stammer and inspired a nation in an era of crisis.  Helena Bonham-Carter stars as the King’s devoted wife Elizabeth, who supports his efforts to rehabilitate his speech impediment.

Toy Story 3 Tom Hanks and ..read more

Feeling like a Grinch lately? Do sleigh bells jingling give you a splitting headache? Do the words “Bah, Humbug!” race to your lips after a long day at the mall?

If you answered “Yes” to any of those questions, we’ve got a sackful of holiday films to show you how much worse things could be.  Enjoy!  Errr, ‘Bah Humbug!”

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Producer Tim Burton subverts every notion of a traditional Christmas in this charming tale of the Pumpkin King’s attempt to hijack Father Christmas. Chris Sarandon and Danny Elfman teamed up on the voice and singing for the skeletal protagonist, Jack Skellington. The look of each character is iconic Tim Burton, and the stop-motion styling of the crew of Halloween-themed minions makes for many memorable moments. Gremlins (1984) Steven Spielberg produced this black comedy set in the holiday season. Chaos ensues when a struggling inventor breaks the three rules for keeping Mogwai (gremlins): never expose them to light, never get them wet, and never feed them after midnight! Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates star as the teenagers who try to contain the chaos. ‘Mogwai’ means “evil spirit” or “devil” in Cantonese, but we’re guessing your spirits will be lifted by the end of this movie. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) Charlie Brown sets out to direct his school nativity and keep the spirit of Christmas alive in the face of a wave of commercialization. Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang try to come to terms with the meaning of the holiday with a little help from the saddest Christmas tree ..read more

Video Detective has assembled a list of seven classic movies for Thanksgiving viewing.  From Pocahontas to Charlie Brown, from dysfunctional to magical, there’s a movie for your kind of Thanksgiving.

Pocahontas 1995  Mel Gibson, Irene Bedard, David Ogden Stiers

Disney’s beautifully animated story of John Smith,the English soldier, and Pocahontas, daughter of a Native American chief.  Features the song “Colors of the Wind”. Your kids will love it.  Available on DVD.

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving 1973

Peppermint Patty invites herself over to Charlie Brown’s for Thanksgiving dinner and her demands send Snoopy and the household into a tizzy.   Everyone learns to be grateful for what they have, even if it’s just popcorn!  Available on DVD.

Pieces of April 2003  Katie Holmes, Oliver Platt, Derek Luke

Not all families get along – so holiday gatherings pose special challenges.  April Burns invites her estranged family members to her apartment for Thanksgiving – which means they have to learn to put aside their differences for the day for the sake of a dying mother.  Available on DVD.

The New World 2006  Colin Farrell, Q’Orianka Kilcher

Terrence Malick’s  epic dramatization of the Pocahontas and John Smith story.  The mutual distrust between the English settlers and the Native Americans makes the friendship of the two protagonists all the more poignant, and a good message for Thanksgiving.  Available on DVD.

Planes, Trains & Automobiles 1987  Steve Martin, John Candy

John Hughs directs these two great comedians in one of the more hilarious Thanksgiving stories.  Steve’s character is traveling home for Thanksgiving only to be met one misadventure after another. Available on DVD.

Hannah and Her Sisters 1986 Michael Caine, Mia Farrow, Barbara Hershey, Carrie Fisher

Woody Allen directed this tale of a year between two Thanksgivings  involving a family that seems to attract a tangle ..read more

Nickelodeon’s Fred has his first movie and Video Detective has an exclusive clip from the new  Behind the Scenes: Fred’s First Movie Same Dude Big Crew  featurette DVD. 

Fred is in love with the girl next door, Judy (Pixie Lott). But his nemesis neighbor Kevin, thwarts all attempts Fred makes to see her, and when he finally succeeds in making it over to Judy’s house – she’s moved! With the advice of his super cool dad (John Cena), Fred embarks on an epic journey full of gut-busting fun to find her. So, jump in the kiddie pool and join Fred, Bertha (Jennette McCurdy), and the whole gang for a hilariously good time in Fred: The Movie! 

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

“From Web-Cam to Leading Man” – Follow Fred’s journey to fame in this in-depth documentary…as told by the boy himself along with the executives who gave him his first movie deal “Fred’s First Film: Same Dude, Big Crew” – A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Fred’s first feature film which includes talent and filmmaker interviews An all-new never-before-seen Fred video  plus classic Fred video Audio commentary with director Clay Weiner, writer David Goodman and actor Lucas Cruikshank

 

CAST

Lucas Cruikshank       Disney’s “Hannah Montana,” Nickelodeon’s “iCarly,”

Jennette McCurdy      Nickelodeon’s “iCarly”

Pixie Lott                     TV’s “Genie in the House,” “Britain’s Got Talent,”

John Cena                  TV’s “WWF Raw,” 12 Rounds, The Marine,

Jake Weary                TV’s “As The World Turns, “Law & Order: SVU”

DVD release is October 5th.