Top 11 Most Awaited Hollywood Movies for 2013

Even though 2012 hasn't come to a close yet, there is a lot of buzz about the movies expected for 2013. Here’s a rundown of the 10 most-anticipated films of 2013 to add to your calendar. 

The Last Stand

“The Last Stand” (January 18, 2013): Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in “The Last Stand,” an action film directed by Jee-woon Kim. Schwarzenegger plays Sheriff Ray Owens, who is working to secure his town from a Mexican drug cartel leader making his way across the border. Other stars in the film include Rodrigo Santoro, Genesis Rodriguez, Jaimie Alexander, Harry Dean Stanton, Johnny Knoxville and Forest Whitaker. 

“Elysium” (March 1, 2013): Earth is in danger in “Elysium,” the sci-fi film written and directed by Neill Blomkamp. The film is set in the year 2159, when the rich live on a space station and the poor live on a dilapidated Earth. Matt Damon plays Max, a man who takes on a mission that could bring unity between the two factions. Also starring in the film are Jodie Foster, William Fichtner, Alice Braga, Talisa Soto, Diego Luna and Sharlto Copely. 

“Oz: The Great and Powerful” (March 8, 2013): In Disney's live-action film, "Oz: The Great and Powerful," James Franco stars as the swindler who convinces the people of Oz of his wizardry. Rachel Weisz, Mila Kunis and Michelle Williams also star in "The Wizard of Oz" prequel-of-sorts as the three witches that govern the strange, mysterious land. Sam Raimi, mostly known for horror films and the Spider-Man franchise, directs this fantasy adventure. 

G.I. Joe: Retaliation

“G.I. Joe: Retaliation” (March 29, 2013): The sequel to the 2009 film “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” features the G.I. team facing their arch rival, Cobra, as well as villains within the government. The film is directed by Jon M. Chu and stars Channing Tatum, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Bruce Willis, Walton Goggins, Ray Stevenson, Adrianne Palicki, RZA and Joseph Mazzello. With a cast like this, "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" is sure to be a favorite. 

“Iron Man 3” (May 3, 2013): Not much is known about “Iron Man 3” yet. However, rumors are flying that Tony Stark will face off against the villain Mandarin. The film, directed by Shane Black, stars Robert Downey, Jr. Guy Pearce, Gwyneth Paltrow, Paul Bettany, Ben Kinglsey Jon Favreau and Don Cheadle. 

“Star Trek Into Darkness” (May 17, 2013): There also isn't too much out there about “Star Trek Into Darkness," the sequel to the 2009 hit. The film stars Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoë Saldana, Karl Urban and Simon Pegg. The identity of the villain in “Star Trek Into Darkness” also isn’t known, but Benedict Cumberbatch has been rumored to be playing the role. Alice Eve has also been attached to the project. 

Man of Steel

“Man of Steel” (June 14, 2013): Henry Cavill stars as a grittier version of Superman in “Man of Steel,” a retelling of the origins of America’s first superhero. The film, directed by Zack Snyder, boasts a stellar cast, including Sally Field, Amy Adams, Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Shannon and Christopher Meloni. The ultimate kicker is “The Dark Knight Rises” connection—the film’ screenplay was written by David S. Goyer and Christopher Nolan, and Nolan also oversaw the production as producer. 

Pacific Rim

“Pacific Rim” (July 12, 2013): Alien attacks are the order of the day in “Pacific Rim,” directed by Guillermo del Toro. The film will surely please mecha fans; in the film, humans striving to save Earth from an alien attack by piloting huge robots and stars Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam, Ron Perlman, Charlie Day, Clifton Collins, Jr. and Rinko Kikuchi. 

“R.I.P.D.” (July 19, 2013): Peter M. Lenkov’s graphic novel about a recently killed cop joining the undead team of the Rest In Peace Department will be making its way to theaters soon. The film, directed by Robert Schwentke, stars Ryan Reynolds as Nick Walker, and starring alongside Reynolds is Kevin Bacon, Mary-Louise Parker, Jeff Bridges, Robert Knepper and James Hong. 

Ender’s Game

“Ender’s Game” (November 1, 2013): The popular book by Orson Scott Card is now a film which is coming to fans next year. “Ender’s Game,” directed by Gavin Hood, is set 70 years after a terrible alien war. A strangely talented child is sent to a military school in space to prepare for a new invasion. The film stars Harrison Ford, Abigail Breslin, Ben Kingsley, Asa Butterfield and Han Soto. 

Which film are you most looking forward to seeing next year? Did we leave any off the list that you're excited about?

Tips for Making a Movie on Your iPhone

Making a quality movie on your cellular phone used to be pretty much unheard of, but not anymore. If you happen to be one of the millions of people with an iPhone, you have the ability to make a movie right from this innovative device. From the iPhone 4’s two cameras to the endless available apps, making a movie has never been easier. The following tips will give you some advice for making a movie on your iPhone.  




Understanding Your Device

Before you get started making a movie on your iPhone, you should take a minute to understand your device and what features you will be utilizing. First of all, the iPhone has two cameras that make it easy to shoot still photos and videos of others and yourself. You should know that while both cameras have the ability to shoot video at 30 frames per second, that is where their similarities end. The rear-facing camera will definitely be the camera you want to use when making a movie, since it has the ability to record in high-definition at 720p. This means the quality of your movie will be pretty exceptional, being as your phone is acting as your video camera. The front-facing camera is limited to shooting VGA-quality video, which will not produce results as impressive as the rear-facing camera. It is very simple to shoot a video from your iPhone. All you have to do is open the built-in camera app, make sure it is set to video, tap the screen as you would to take a still photo, and start shooting.

Recording Movies

Even though recording a movie on your iPhone is fairly straightforward, there are some things to keep in mind. You will probably want to hold your iPhone in a horizontal position, as it will make the process easier and produce more “movie-like” results. Also be sure to keep your movie subjects and background well lit. If you happen to be recording at night, you can always use your camera’s flash as a light. To focus clearly on your subjects and background, always tap your screen until both are clear and ready to be recorded. After recording, you can review your movie by clicking on the video thumbnail on your iPhone’s screen. From there you can choose to continue recording, edit your movie, or publish it.

Editing Movies

Once you are finished recording your movie, you will be able to edit it using some fabulous apps. That is, of course, what the iPhone is all about. While there are various movie-editing apps available, one that offers ease of use for beginners is iMovie. Since it comes from Apple itself, you will not have to worry about any compatibility issues whatsoever. iMovie allows you to drag and drop the clips from your movie until they are exactly where you want them to be. It also gives you the ability to add certain effects and transitions to your movie. For more advanced video editors, there are many other editing apps for your iPhone such as Splice and Video Edit. After your movie is complete and edited to your specifications, you can choose to send it to others or upload it to your favorite social network.
Making a movie on your iPhone is really not as difficult as you may think. Given the advanced features of the iPhone and countless helpful apps, you can easily make a movie in no time at all.
Guest post from Dylan Foley. Dylan writes for InternetByZipCode.com.