New Games: NEED FOR SPEED UNBOUND (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)

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Video Game Description: Race to the top, definitely don’t flop. Outsmart the cops, and enter weekly qualifiers for The Grand: the ultimate street race. Pack your garage with precision-tuned, custom rides and light up the streets with your style.

Genre: Racing, Arcade

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Developer: Criterion Games

Rating: T for Teen (Mild Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Language)

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New Games: NEED FOR SPEED HOT PURSUIT REMASTERED (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch)

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Video Game Description: Feel the thrill of the chase and the rush of escape behind the wheels of the world’s hottest high-performance cars in Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Remastered– a heart-pumping, socially competitive racing experience.

Genre: Racing, Arcade

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Developer: Stellar Entertainment Limited

Rating: E for Everyone 10 and Older (Mild Violence, Mild Lyrics)

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New Games: NEED FOR SPEED - HEAT (PC, PS4, Xbox One)

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Video Game Description: Hustle by day and risk it all at night in need for speed heat, a white-knuckles racer that pits you against a city's rogue Police force as you battle your way into Street Racing's Elite. By day compete in the speed Hunter Showdown - a sanctioned competition where you earn Bank to customize and upgrade your garage of high-performance cars. When your ride's perfectly styled and hyper-tuned, and you're ready to ramp up the intensity, drive out into the night where you and your crew take on the competition in illicit Street races that build your reputation and grant you access to bigger races and better parts. But under the cover of darkness patrols a rogue task force looking to bring you down and swipe all you've earned. Take them on and risk it all for underground glory or head back to your safe house and begin another thrilling day. The roads, the risks, and the rides never end in this Street racer where your crew rolls deep, your garage is full of hot cars, and the city's your nonstop playground.

Genre: Racing, Arcade

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Developer: Ghost Games

Rating: T for Teen (Mild Violence, Language)

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New Soundtracks: NEED FOR SPEED - HEAT (Pedro Bromfman)

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Composer:
Pedro Bromfman

Total Time:
43:55

Label:
EA Recordings

Purchasing Links:
MP3, Apple

Release Date
November 8, 2019

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New Soundtracks: NEED FOR SPEED PAYBACK (Joseph Trapanese)

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Composer:
Joseph Trapanese

Total Time:
32:10

Label:
Electronic Arts

Purchasing Links:
MP3, iTunes

Release Date
November 10, 2017

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New Games: NEED FOR SPEED PAYBACK (PC, PS4, Xbox One)

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Video Game Description: Need for Speed, one of the world’s bestselling video game franchises, returns with a vengeance in the new action-driving blockbuster Need for Speed Payback.

Set in the underworld of Fortune Valley, you and your crew are reunited by a search for vengeance against The House, a nefarious cartel that rules the city’s casinos, criminals, and cops. In this corrupt gambler’s paradise, the stakes are high and The House always wins. Play a variety of challenges and events as Tyler, the Racer; Mac, the Showman; and Jess, the Wheelman. Each driver must take on races, missions, and challenges to earn the respect of the Valley’s underground and compete in the ultimate race to finally take down The House.

Your car is at the center of everything you do. Craft unique rides with deeper performance and visual customization than ever before. Push them to the limit when you narrowly escape the heat in epic police chases. Go head-to-head with other racers on- or off-road through canyons, deserts, mountains, and the city. Raise the stakes by putting down additional in-game currency on events, challenges and missions to multiply your winnings, or risk losing it all. For ultimate bragging rights, connect via Autolog recommendations and compete with your friends and – for the first time – with potential rivals. Your leaderboard will populate with other players of similar skill level so you can see how you rank around the world.

From insane heist missions to devastating car battles to jaw dropping set piece moments, Need for Speed Payback delivers an edge-of-your-seat, action-driving fantasy.

Genre: Racing, Arcade

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Developer: Ghost Games

Rating: T for Teen (Mild Suggestive Themes, Mild Violence, Language)

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New Games: NEED FOR SPEED (PS4, PC, Xbox One)

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Video Game Description: Ready to own the streets? Get behind the wheel of iconic cars and floor it through Ventura Bay, a sprawling urban playground. Explore overlapping stories as you build your reputation -- and your dream car -- and become the ultimate racing icon.

Retooled and refueled for a next-generation racing experience, Need for Speed brings back the popular racing franchise with complex customization, urban car culture, a nocturnal open world, and a new narrative. The game introduces five ways to play: Speed, Style, Build, Crew, and Outlaw. Combine all five to create that perfect Need for Speed moment; driving insanely fast, sliding through a corner in your customized ride alongside your friends, whilst being chased by the cops.

Details, available editions, system requirements and more after the jump.

DVD & Blu-Ray: NEED FOR SPEED Starring Aaron Paul and Imogen Poots

Product Description: Buckle up with Tobey Marshall (Aaron Paul, BREAKING BAD) as he sets out on a mission of revenge against wealthy and arrogant Dino Brewster (Dominic Cooper), who framed him for a crime he didn't commit. Tobey pushes his limits to the max in a high-octane race across America, hitting the road with the world's most exotic supercars -- delivering real speed, real danger and real action. Adapted from the top-selling video game franchise -- and complete with never-before-seen bonus features -- NEED FOR SPEED is the ultimate thrill ride.

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NEED FOR SPEED Soundtrack (EP - Various Artists)

Composer
Various Artists

Total Time:
N/A

Label
Interscope Records

Format:
MP3

Release Date
April 8, 2014

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NEED FOR SPEED - Original Score (Nathan Furst)

Composer
Nathan Furst

Total Time:
70:25

Label
Varese Sarabande

Format:
CD, MP3

Release Date
March 14, 2014

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Weekend Box-Office Report: NEED FOR SPEED, VERONICA MARS

In a surprising move at the box-office, last week's No 2 became this week's No. 1. The animated adventure "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" climbed to the top spot, earning $21 million over the weekend and outgrossing three action-packed extravaganzas: "Need For Speed", "300: Rise of An Empire" and "Non-Stop". The videogame adaptation "Need for Speed" starring Aaron Paul ("Breaking Bad") came in third in its opening weekend, grossing $17 million. The film is a bit of a disappointment for Dreamworks domestically, but overseas it grossed $45 million, which should at least salvage some of the film's costs.

In other news, the Tyler Perry movie "The Single Moms Club" tanked with an $8 million opening and it marks the lowest debut ever for a film directed by Perry. Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel" entered the top 10 after expanding from its initial limited release and has grossed $3.6 million in the last three days.

This week's other wide release, the TV show adaptation/extension "Veronica Mars" starring Kristen Bell opened with $2 million grossed from 291 theaters, which is not bad at all for the Kickstarter-funded movie.

More box-office details and the complete top 10, after the jump.

In Theaters: NEED FOR SPEED, VERONICA MARS, BAD WORDS, ENEMY

Movies opening this week in theaters:

• NEED FOR SPEED (Dreamworks Pictures / PG-13 / Wide)
• VERONICA MARS (Warner Bros / PG-13 / Limited)
• BAD WORDS (Focus Features / R / Limited)
• ENEMY (A24 Films / R / Limited)

Synopses, details, critical reception, trailers, clips and more after the jump.

8 New Posters for the NEED FOR SPEED Movie

Eight new character posters have been released for the upcoming "Need for Speed" movie. The film stars Aaron Paul, Imogen Poots, Dominic Cooper, Ramon Rodriguez, Scott Mescudi, Harrison Gilbertson, Rami Malek, Kid Cudi, Dakota Johnson and Michael Keaton, and Scott Waugh ("Act of Valor") directs from a script by George Gatins.

"Need for Speed" opens on March 14, 2014.

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4 Clips from the NEED FOR SPEED Movie Starring Aaron Paul and Imogen Poots

Four new clips have been released for Dreamworks' "Need for Speed" movie. Surprisingly, the clips are mostly just action, and they highlight some of the film's practical stunts, which have been a major selling point from the beginning. The filmmakers take great pride in the fact that no CGI was used in the action scenes and that all the stuntwork is real. The film stars Aaron Paul, Imogen Poots, Dominic Cooper, Ramon Rodriguez, Scott Mescudi, Harrison Gilbertson, Rami Malek, Kid Cudi, Dakota Johnson and Michael Keaton. Scott Waugh ("Act of Valor") directed from a script by George Gatins.

"Need for Speed" opens on March 14, 2014.

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"The Cast" Featurette for NEED FOR SPEED Movie

A new featurette for the "Need for Speed" movie has been released. The making of video focuses on the film's cast of young actors: Aaron Paul ("Breaking Bad"), Ramon Rodriguez ("Battle: Los Angeles"), Scott Mescudi, Harrison Gilbertson and Rami Malek ("The Pacific"). The film is directed by Scott Waugh ("Act of Valor") and it also stars Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots, Kid Cudi, Dakota Johnson and Michael Keaton.

"Need for Speed" opens on March 14, 2014.

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Watch All The 2014 Super Bowl Movie Spots and Trailers

This year's Super Bowl Sunday has offered the traditional set of new trailers and TV spots for Hollywood's most highly anticipated movies, including "Transformers: Age Of Extinction", "Captain America: The Winter Soldier", "The Amazing Spider-Man 2", "Need for Speed", "Noah" and more.

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New Posters: 22 JUMP STREET, NEED FOR SPEED, POMPEII, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER

You can check out the posters and official synopses after the jump. Here is a short description of the posters:

• The first official poster for the comedy sequel "22 Jump Street" starring Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill and Ice Cube.
  
  
• A new poster for the "Need for Speed" movie starring Aaron Paul, Imogen Poots, Dominic Cooper and Scott Mescudi
  
  
• A new poster for the disaster epic "Pompeii" starring Kit Harington, Emily Browning, Jared Harris, Keifer Sutherland and Carrie-Anne Moss.
  
  
• Two new posters for Marvel's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" starring Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie and Robert Redford.
  
  

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23 Pictures of the Supercars in NEED FOR SPEED

The supercars of the upcoming "Need for Speed" movie directed by Scott Waugh ("Act of Valor") are all showcased in these 23 new images that the filmmakers have released online. The film is an adaptation of the popular EA videogame franchise and it stars Aaron Paul ("Breaking Bad"), Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots, Kid Cudi, Ramon Rodriguez, Rami Malek, Harrison Gilbertson, Dakota Johnson and Michael Keaton.

"Need for Speed" opens on March 14, 2014.

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Two New Making Of Featurettes and Posters for NEED FOR SPEED Movie

Two new featurettes and posters have been released for the "Need for Speed" movie. The first featurette, titled "Driving School with Aaron Paul" offers a behind-the-scenes look at the stunt driving training that actor Aaron Paul ("Breaking Bad") had to undergo before filming. The second featurette is a showcase of the supercars which have been used in the film's action sequences. The film is directed by Scott Waugh ("Act of Valor") and it also stars Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots, Kid Cudi, Ramon Rodriguez, Rami Malek, Harrison Gilbertson, Dakota Johnson and Michael Keaton.

"Need for Speed" opens on March 14, 2014.

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Making Of Featurette for NEED FOR SPEED Highlights Practical Stunts

The first behind-the-scenes look at the videogame adaptation "Need for Speed" has been released online and it focuses on the film's stunts, with special emphasis on the use of practical effects. The clip is also a showcase of the talents of Lance Gilbert, Hollywood stuntman and coordinator, with over 100 credits to his career. The film is directed by Scott Waugh ("Act of Valor") and it stars Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots, Kid Cudi, Ramon Rodriguez, Rami Malek, Harrison Gilbertson, Dakota Johnson and Michael Keaton.

"Need for Speed" opens on March 14, 2014.

Check out the featurette after the jump.