“The Expendables 3” explodes on Blu-Ray with extended cut #TheExpendables

One of my fun guilty pleasures of the year, “The Expendables 3,” is set for release on home video Nov. 25 with an extended cut, but sadly for those craving a bit more violence, not “R” rated cut.

Box-office roundup – Aug. 17, 2014 – Turtle power holds on for a second week

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Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo, and Donatello

1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – $28.4 million [2nd week; $117 million in total] – The Turtles saw a significant drop from their box office win last week, but they were able to hold on to the top spot for another week narrowly holding off the runner-up yet again. “Turtles'” drop was a bit more than “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,” which earned a B+ CinemaScore and earned $31 million its second weekend. “Turtles” received a “B” CinemaScore. It’s pretty safe to assume that “Turtles” won’t be able to hold off “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For,” but the lack of other family films may help it make the top spot an actual battle next weekend.

Review: The Expendables 3

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(From left to right) Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone), Toll Road (Randy Couture), Galgo (Antonio Banderas), Lee Christmas (Jason Statham), Doc (Wesley Snipes), and Gunner Jensen (Dolph Lundgren) in “THE EXPENDABLES 3.”

Three films in now, you should know exactly what you’re in for with “The Expendables 3.” That will inevitably be disappointing for those expecting some thoughtful commentary on action from a collection of actors who starred in the biggest action hits of the 1980s and 1990s.

For viewers a bit more realistic with their expectations, “The Expendables 3” is another crazy spectacle chock full of ridiculous action, bad puns and references to the stars’ glory days in a fitting finale to the 2014 summer blockbuster season. Take it seriously at your own risk, but it’s so much more fun to treat it like the old school action homage the series has always been.

#GIVEAWAY: Win Machete Kills by naming your favorite #TheExpendables3 star

I’m really looking forward to “The Expendables 3.” I wasn’t in the majority with “The Expendables 2” among critics, but I’ve got a soft spot for watching my favorite 80s action heroes teaming up on the big screen and with the addition of Wesley Snipes, Kelsey Grammer, Harrison Ford and Antonio Banderas, this could be a solid conclusion to the trilogy.

With so many stars and options, I figured we’d have a little fun and do another giveaway.

Name your favorite Expendables star and your favorite film they starred in i.e. Harrison Ford, “Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back” or Antonio Banderas, “Desperado” and you’ll be automatically entered in a contest to win a FREE Blu-Ray/DVD of “Machete Kills,” starring a guy who would make a heck of an Expendable himself, Danny Trejo.

I cover everything, including shipping, so you’ve got absolutely nothing to lose. Enter away!

 

 

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#TheExpendables3 #RondaRousey punches, parties

Following a successful title defense of her UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship, Ronda Rousey, one of the new cast members of “The Expendables 3,” partied with her co-stars Dolph Lundgren, Kellan Lutz and Victor Ortiz.

Her cast-mates were impressed were their co-stars real-life fighting prowess.

“She came, She saw, she conquered! One of the most disciplined athletes I’ve ever seen! 16 seconds… Beast mode for my girl Rousey!” – Kellan Lutz.

 

 

 

 

Check out “The Expendables 3” cast and their new addition Wesley Snipes

Up to this point we’ve had to rely on Sylvester Stallone for any and all news pertaining to “The Expendables 3,” but here’s a look at some of the gang including Stallone, Randy Couture, Jason Statham and new recruit Wesley Snipes courtesy of Terry Crews’ behind the scene shots.

I know Pierre’s ready, but anyone else excited about the guys coming back for a third installment come Aug. 15?

Final casting and plot details revealed for “The Expendables 3”

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I’m not even gonna fake like I’m not excited about “The Expendables 3” so I was happy to get some official news on the next installment set for Aug. 15, 2014.

Here’s the official plot release from Lionsgate Publicity on the cast and the plot summary:

“THE EXPENDABLES 3” will feature Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Terry Crews and Arnold Schwarzenegger returning to their roles in the first two films with Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas, Mel Gibson and Harrison Ford joining the all-star cast along with Kellan Lutz, MMA star Ronda Rousey, welterweight boxing champion Victor Ortiz and Glen Powell.