Opening in theaters on May 25th is the third installment of the extremely popular science fiction comedy franchise Men in Black, this time entitled Men in Black 3. The new film once again stars Grammy-winner Will Smith (Ali) and Oscar-winner Tommy Lee Jones (Captain America: The First Avenger) as Agents J and K, respectively, and was also directed by Barry Sonnenfeld (Get Shorty) who helmed the first two installments. In addition to the return of Smith and Jones, the new movie also features Oscar-nominee Josh Brolin (Milk) as a younger version of Agent K, as well as performances from two-time Oscar-winner Emma Thompson (Love Actually), Alice Eve (ATM), Jemaine Clement (HBO's Flight of the Conchords), Nicole Scherzinger (Fox's The X Factor), David Rasche (United 93).

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had the pleasure of sitting down with makeup effects artist Rick Baker (The Wolfman, The Nutty Professor, Ed Wood) to discuss his work on Men in Black 3. The legendary makeup artist talked about the new movie, creating the '60s era aliens and his inspirations for them, why setting the film in the '1960s helped keep the third installment fresh, advances in CGI since the first movie, the importance of using both practical as well as CGI effects, working with director Barry Sonnenfeld for the third time, having to make two different versions of the film's villain, and why Harry & the Hendersons holds a special place in his heart. 

Available on DVD beginning June 12th is the new film from writer/director Kim Bass (Junkyard Dog) called Kill Speed. The film promises to be a high-octane cross between Top Gun and The Fast and the Furious and stars Andrew Keegan (10 Things I Hate About You), Brandon Quinn (TV's The Vampire Diaries), Natalia Cigliuti (Simon Sez), Nick Carter (TV's House of Carters), Reno Wilson (Transformers: Dark of the Moon), Christian Monzon (Honey), Joshua Alba (TV's Dark Angel), Greg Grunberg (Mission: Impossible III), Bill Goldberg (The Longest Yard), Tom Arnold (True Lies), and Robert Patrick (Terminator 2: Judgment Day).

IAR is proud to present an exclusive first look at the trailer for Kill Speed, which will be available on DVD June 12th.

Opening in theaters on May 25th is the third installment of the extremely popular science fiction comedy franchise Men in Black, this time entitled Men in Black 3. The new film once again stars Grammy-winner Will Smith (Ali) and Oscar-winner Tommy Lee Jones (Captain America: The First Avenger) as Agents J and K, respectively, and was also directed by Barry Sonnenfeld (Get Shorty) who helmed the first two installments. In addition to the return of Smith and Jones, the new movie also features Oscar-nominee Josh Brolin (Milk) as a younger version of Agent K, as well as performances from two-time Oscar-winner Emma Thompson (Love Actually), Alice Eve (ATM), Jemaine Clement (HBO's Flight of the Conchords), Nicole Scherzinger (Fox's The X Factor), David Rasche (United 93).

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had the pleasure of sitting down with director Barry Sonnenfeld to discuss his latest film Men in Black 3. The director talked about his new movie, the art of making a time travel film, using Back to the Future as a template for the project, why they decided to introduce time travel to the Men in Black series, setting the movie in 1969, not shying away from the racism of the era, the film's over publicized script trouble, why they took a much needed break halfway through production, the brilliant idea of casting Josh Brolin as a young Tommy Lee Jones, the possibility of Jaden Smith appearing in MiB4, and the future of the popular franchise. 

Available on VOD beginning May 23rd is the new comedy Ashley's Ashes from the writing and directing team of Christopher Hutson and Chris Kazmier (Dark Reality). The new film stars an excellent cast of veteran actors that includes Orson Bean (Being John Malkovich), Christian Clemenson (United 93), Craig Sheffer (A River Runs Through It), Clint Howard (Frost/Nixon), Daniel Baldwin (Mulholland Falls), and Willie Garson (TV's White Collar).  

IAR is proud to present an exclusive clip from Ashley's Ashes entitled 'Choke'. 

Back in March, director Peter Berg (The Kingdom) previewed Battleship at WonderCon 2012 and the director had a lot to answer for as the film has been surrounded by criticism practically since it went into production. The new film is, of course, based on the popular Hasbro board game of the same name and opens in theaters everywhere on May 18th. In addition to the somewhat ridiculous idea of basing a movie on a board game, it has also received criticism for its cast, which includes non-actors Rihanna, and Brooklyn Decker, as well as the alien invasion aspect of the film that has nothing to do with the original source material it is based on.

After a successful WonderCon presentation and panel, which included co-stars Alexander Skarsgard (HBO’s True Blood), and Brooklyn Decker (Just Go with It), director Peter Berg took some time out of his busy schedule to speak with IAR and several other members of the press about the upcoming film, its controversial cast, the origins of the project, and of course … aliens.

Available on Blu-ray and DVD beginning May 15th is the smash-hit supernatural horror film The Devil Inside, which was directed by William Brent Bell and co-written by Bell and Matthew Peterman (the duo that made '2006s Stay Alive). The movie uses a documentary-style found footage technique to explore exorcisms within the world of the Catholic Church. The film features a cast of mostly unknown actors including Fernanda Andrade, Simon Quaterman, Evan Helmuth, Ionut Grama, Suzan Crowley, Bonnie Morgan, Brian Johnson, Preston James Hillier, and D.T. Carney. 

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had a chance to attend a special event marking the release of the Blu-ray and DVD at the supposedly haunted Linda Vista Hospital in Los Angeles. In addition to taking a tour of the facilities and watching a exorcism demonstration featuring The Devil Inside's actress/contortionist Bonnie Morgan, IAR participated in a Q&A with Morgan and fellow actress Suzan Crowley, which was moderated by Los Angeles' very own White Witch. The two actresses discussed the movie, their roles, the Blu-ray and DVD release, acting in a found-footage film, the movie's unsatisfying ending, and the three alternate endings that were shot for the film. 

Found-footage films are not a new concept; especially in horror movies where the idea goes all the way back to ‘1999’s The Blair Witch Project and has been utilized in such recent hits as Cloverfield, the Paranormal Activity franchise and The Devil Inside. However, two films in particular this year, Chronicle, and Project X, have pushed the envelope by incorporating the found-footage concept into entirely new film genres. With Warner Bros.’ Project X, the technique was used to illustrate a high school party movie, and with 20^th Century Fox’s Chronicle, which is available on Blu-Ray and DVD beginning May 15^th, the concept was fused with the super hero genre to great success as the film was an international box office hit.

First time director Josh Trank, along with screenwriter and childhood friend Max Landis, created a found-footage story about three friends who find something mysterious that gifts them with unthinkable super powers. The film follows Seattle high-school seniors Andrew (Dane DeHaan), his cousin Matt (Alex Russell), and Steve (Michael B. Jordan), as they form a close bond after receiving telekinetic abilities from an unknown object. The boys use their newfound abilities for mischief and personal gain until Andrew begins to utilize them for more nefarious purposes. Since the initial success of the film, Trank has been mentioned as a possible director for several upcoming comic book based films including a Fantastic Four reboot, a Venom Spin-off, and an adaptation of Image Comic’s The Red Star.

In honor of the Blu-ray and DVD release of the film, I recently had a chance to chat with director Josh Trank about Chronicle, as well as his rumored involvement in those upcoming comic book adapted film properties. Trank discussed his recent movie, developing the story with screenwriter Max Landis, marrying the super hero and found-footage genres, his actual cinematic inspirations for the film, what the studio wanted him to change, the technical aspects of directing a found-footage movie, and which comic book-based film he will direct next.

Opening in theaters and on VOD May 11th from producer Joel Silver's Dark Castle Home Entertainment and After Dark Films is After Dark Action, which showcases five original, adrenaline-pumping films. The series includes El Gringo starring Scott Adkins (The Bourne Ultimatum), and Christian Slater (True Romance), Transit starring Jim Caviezel (TV's Person of Interest), James Frain (Tron: Legacy), Harold Perrineau (The Matrix), and Elisabeth Rohm (TV's Law & Order), Philly Kid starring Wes Chatham (The Help), Devon Sawa (Final Destination), Kristopher Van Varenberg (Universal Soldier: Regeneration), Michael Jai White (The Dark Knight), and Neal McDonough (Captain America: The First Avenger), Stash House starring Dolph Lundgren (The Punisher), Briana Evigan (Sorority Row), Sean Faris (Never Back Down), and Jon Huertas (TV's Castle), and Dragon Eyes starring Jean-Claude Van Damme (Timecop), Cung Le (Tekken), Kristopher Van Varenberg (Universal Soldier: Regeneration) and Peter Weller (Robocop). 

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had a chance to sit down with actor Kristopher Van Varenberg to discuss his work in After Dark Action: Philly Kid and Dragon Eyes. The actor talked about the new films, the After Dark Action series, fighting, working with his famous father (Jean-Claude Van Damme), their upcoming film Six Bullets, the next installment of the Universal Soldier franchise, his dad's work on The Expendables 2, and how Van Varenberg almost played the Liam Hemsworth role in the highly anticipated new film. 

Opening in theaters and on VOD May 11th from producer Joel Silver's Dark Castle Home Entertainment and After Dark Films is After Dark Action, which showcases five original, adrenaline-pumping films. The series includes El Gringo starring Scott Adkins (The Bourne Ultimatum), and Christian Slater (True Romance), Transit starring Jim Caviezel (TV's Person of Interest), James Frain (Tron: Legacy), Harold Perrineau (The Matrix), and Elisabeth Rohm (TV's Law & Order), Philly Kid starring Wes Chatham (The Help), Devon Sawa (Final Destination), Kristopher Van Varenberg (Universal Soldier: Regeneration), Michael Jai White (The Dark Knight), and Neal McDonough (Captain America: The First Avenger), Stash House starring Dolph Lundgren (The Punisher), Briana Evigan (Sorority Row), Sean Faris (Never Back Down), and Jon Huertas (TV's Castle), and Dragon Eyes starring Jean-Claude Van Damme (Timecop), Cung Le (Tekken), Kristopher Van Varenberg (Universal Soldier: Regeneration) and Peter Weller (Robocop). 

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had a chance to sit down with actors Wes Chatham, and Devon Sawa to discuss their work in After Dark Action: Philly Kid. The two actors talked about the new film, the plot, their characters, the After Dark Action series, fighting, prison, working with Neal McDonough, and and their all-time favorite fight films. 

Opening in theaters on May 11th is the new comedy from writer/director Bobcat Goldthwait (World's Greatest Dad) called God Bless America. The film features Goldthwait's One Crazy Summer co-star Joel Murray in the lead role, along with actresses Tara Lynne Barr, and Mackenzie Brooke Smith.

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had a chance to sit down with Joel Murray and Tara Lynne Barr to discuss God Bless America. The two actors talked about the new film, their initial reaction to the provocative script, Murray's approach to his role, Roxy's relationship with Frank, the decline of pop-culture in America, celebrity-inspired reality television, and collaborating on the set with director Bobcat Goldthwait.