News! Pavtube BDMagic(Win/Mac) V4.6.2 supports m3u8 output

Good News! Pavtube has upgraded BDMagic for Win/Mac to V4.8.6.2 by adding full support for 2D/3D Blu-ray, DVD, ISO and IFO to m3u8 encoding on Windows and Mac. 



Download Pavtube BDMagic:

Windows version 4.8.6.2: http://www.multipelife.com/download/bdmagic/bdmagic_setup.exe
Mac Version 4.8.6.2: http://www.multipelife.com/download/bdmagic-mac/bdmagic_setup.dmg

What's New:

1.support encoding to .m3u8 
2.support new Blu-ray/DVD movies 
3.fix some bugs

With this updated Blu-ray Ripper, you are able to rip 2D/3D Blu-ray, 4K Blu-ray, standard DVD and ISO files, IFO to m3u8 which can be dragged fast because of no extra datas and be played with Apple's built-in player like Quicktime and Safari. What's more, this program is a powerful all-in-one utility integrated by DVD Ripper, DVD Copy, Blu-ray Ripper, Blu-ray Copy, Blu-ray/DVD Editor, etc.to copy Blu-ray, DVD with original structure, and convert 2D/3D Blu-rays and standard DVDs to other video/audio format for mobile devices, editors and online websites.

Pricing and Availability

BDMagic for Win/Mac is offering with $39.2 (20% off instead of the original $49 price) with a lifetime free upgrade. 

Other upgraded products are listed below:

Pavtube DVDAid/DVDAid for Mac

Pavtube ByteCopy/ByteCopy for Mac

Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate/Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac

Pavtube Video Converter/Video Converter for Mac

Pavtube HD Video Converter/HD Video Converter for Mac

Pavtube MTS/M2TS Converter/MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac

Pavtube MXF Converter/MXF Converterfor Mac

Pavtube MXF MultiMixer/iMixMXF

Note:The output m3u8 files should be named without space and file path should be in plain English or pure digital, otherwise you couldn't play them successfully. After conversion, you just need to set up a server to enjoy M3U8. 

All customers are welcomed to get these upgraded hottest and comprehensive products. Get more money-saving bundles at http://www.multipelife.com/special-offer. Come on!

For more info about this Pavtube update, just visit: http://www.multipelife.com/pavtube-upgrade-with-m3u8-encoding.html

Source: http://multimedia-hive.com/2015/06/12/bdmagic-support-m3u8-output/

2015 Mother's Day Deals: ByteCopy 50% OFF/Giveaway

With the coming of Mother's Day 2015, have you had any good idea of your gifts for your dear Mummy? Great news for all multimedia software users for the upcoming Mother's Day: Pavtube launches a big Mother's Day Promotion for all multimedia software users to celebrate Mother's Day until May 14th.



To commemorate Mother's Day, everybody who like our Facebook is welcome to get Pavtube ByteCopy v4.8.6.0 50% OFF, which is a powerful all-in-one utility integrated by DVD Ripper, Blu-ray Ripper, DVD Copy, Blu-ray Copy, Multi-track Blu-ray/DVD Ripper, Blu-ray/DVD Editor, etc. Or you can also get Pavtube ByeCopy as free gift if you Facebook Community activities. See other Mother's Day specials below:

2015 Pavtube Mother's Day Promotion

Promotion period: until May 14,2015

The promotion content:

1. Official Website 20% – 40% discount

a. List of 20% off Discount for all-in-one tools from May 10th to May 12th

Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate

All in one solution to convert Blu-ray, DVD, MP4, MOV, MKV, MXF, TiVo, JPEG, BMP, et to any video and audio format. The decoding and encoding of H.265/HEVC codec, create 3D movies from 2D or 3D resources is also supported by the program.

Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac

A distinctive Mac video conversion tool to comprehensively handle all common SD and HD video, copy 2D/3D Blu-ray and standard DVD with original structure, convert all Blu-ray DVD collection to any video and audio format for all portable device.

b. List of 40% off discount video conversion tools on May 10th

Pavtube Video Converter for Mac (for Windows)

Have full access to SD videos,digital camcorder recordings, DVR videos on devices such as Apple/Android/Windows series, media players, game consoles and video editing programs.

Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac (for Windows)

Turn Sony/Canon/JVC/Panasonic HD footage and 1080p/720p MKV, MOV, MXF, MTS, M2TS, M2T, TS, M4V, MP4, AVI, MPG, VOB, WMV, 3GP, FLV videos to any video format.

Pavtube MTS/M2TS Converter for Mac (for Windows)

Convert Sony/Canon/JVC/Panasonic recorded MTS/M2TS/M2T/TS/MOD/TOD footage to play on media players or edit with Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, etc.

Pavtube MXF Converter for Mac (for Windows)

Converting MXF video files generated by Canon/Sony/Panasonic camcorders to various video formats such as H.264/MPEG-4, MKV, MP4, AVI, MPEG, WMV, FLV, SWF, F4V, etc.

Pavtube iMixMXF (for Windows)

Transcoding MXF video files to Multi-track Apple Prores MOV for Final Cut Pro or Multi-track MP4/MKV format for other video editing program and media playback devices.

Join Pavtube Facebook to enjoy 50% off discount and Giveaway

Still not satisfied with the promotions listed above, just visit Pavtube Facebook Official Community and join the 3 activities below for big discounts on more products.

a. Activities 1 on May 10th

Leave the most touching words you want to say to your mother on our official campaign pages and click "Like Us", we will send you a 50% discount coupon code for our Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac (for Windows).

b. Activities 2 from May 7th to May 14th

Click to like Pavtube Facebook Official Home Page, you will gain a 50% off discount for the following products:

Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate & Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac

Pavtube BDMagic for Mac(for Windows)

Pavtube ByteCopy for Mac

Pavtube DVDAid for Mac(for Windows)

Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac(for Windows)

c. Activities 3 from May 7th to May 14th

In addition, users forward our post page and write a review for any of our products, email the screen-shots of your review to support@pavtube.com or macsupport@pavtube.com. We will pick out the first twenty reviews we receive and send the review writers one of your desired software from our product list for free.

Wish all mothers in the world have a happy, healthy and wonderful holiday!

To get more detailed information about the 2015 Mother’s Day Big Promotion, you can check the promotion link below:

http://www.multipelife.com/pavtube-2015-mothers-day-giveaway.html

Pavtube Video Converter for Mac Retail + Crack

Big news for all! Pavtube studio has announced that its hottest product Mac Video Converter has upgraded to latestversion 4.8.5.0. According to the official news, this updated product can decode the H.265/HEVC video codec well. In other words, it has become the hottest and comprehensive video converter for all Mac users!


What’s new in this upgraded version?

• Fix the bug of breakdown when importing MXF and XAVC format.
• H.265/HEVC decode well.
• Solve the issues well for decoding basic codec
• Support the VPx series codec perfectly

Main features:

• Convert various video/audios as input and output.
• So many popular editing tools and media players are available.
• Easy operation workflow and faster conversion speed.
• Extra acceleration function for Windows users.
• Strong ability of setting and editing output vides.

Outstanding highlight for H.265/HEVC supported:

If you have more touched this new H.265 codec enough, you may know well about it. For H.264/MPEG-4 and H.265/HEVC, those two codec are said to double the date compression at the same level of video quality. This H.265 can be said as the Intro Time of 4K Generation. With the H.265 codec videos, we can get the higher definition and smaller vide size.

Pavtube Video Converter for Mac Version 4.8.5.0 ---Deserved to choose as your favorite!

Now this brand new video has updated to a more powerful one, new features like adding H.265/HEVC decode which can provide much higher quality than H.264, videos shooting under XAVC mode can be loaded flawless, more output items added to consider about the compatible with old system or devices. What’s more, we will not be disappointed with its’ original fast speed and easy operation.

Release Name: Pavtube Video Converter for Mac v4.8.5.0
Developer: Pavtube Studio
License: ShareWare
Language: English, Japanese, Chinese
Size: 31 MB
OS: Mac
Download: Pavtube Video Converter for Mac 4.8.5.0 Retail

Notes: Upgraded Windows version also provided for all Windows users

Another surprise for you! 

All of us can get 40% discount off on Pavtube Video Converter for Mac from FaceBook. before May, 1st, 2015. Come on!  

Learn More: http://www.multipelife.com/pavtube-video-converter-for-mac-upgrade.html

Upgrade! Pavtube Supports H.265/HEVC, XAVC and Latest Blu-ray!

Pavtube has released the latest products of Windows Platforms, Support H.265/HEVC Encode & Decode, XAVC codec! Detailed information is in this article.

Marry Christmas 2014! On December 25, Pavtube Studio has announced this new update version. All Win versions have been updated to 4.8.2, which add XAVC, H.265/HEVC decode and encode, latest Blu-ray discs ripping features and work more powerful. What new features have they got?

1. Support MXF in XAVC video codec
2. Add H.264 baseline/main/high output profiles
3. Support H.265/HEVC decode
4. Support H.265/HEVC encode
5. Support latest Blu-ray movies, like The Expendables 3, Le Chef, Sin City A Dame to Kill For, Sands of Iwo Jima, When The Game Stands Tall, Love in Venice, Mystery Road, Pink Floyd Endless rive,etc. are all supported.

 

Updated software

• Pavtube HD Video Converter
• Pavtube Video Converter
• Pavtube MXF Converter
• Pavtube MXF Multimixer
• Pavtube MTS/M2TS Converter
• Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate
• Pavtube BDMagic
• Pavtube ByteCopy
• Pavtube DVDAid

 

XAVC support: 

For the first outstanding feature, many powerful camcorders can shoot under this XAVC mode, like Sony, Panasonic, JVC and Canon all have many series HD Camcorder which can such job. Most XAVC codec will shot in MXF format, this may be good for importing quality ,but may be a big problem for their users. Although Sony has offered their XAVC plug-in to help customer to solve this problem, but many users still replay that they can’t do anything about their videos. How to tackle that? New Pavtube relevant Video converter software can handle this highest level video standard. XAVC can support 4K (4.96×2160 and 3840×2160), which just cater the trend of 4K.

Add H.265/HEVC Decode and Encode:

All Pavtube Video Converter Ultimate products have added the H.265/HEVC decode/encode. You may very family about H.264/MPEG-4, but may not know about this H.265/HEVC. Actually, those two codec are said to double the date compression at the same level of video quality. This H.265 can be said as the Intro Time of 4K Generation. This H.265/HEVC is considered not only play a remarkable role on improving the image quality but also can support 4K resolution to UHDTV, the highest level can up to 8192×4320 (8k). Like the hottest Samsung NX1 has already explore this brand new market. The 205-point phase-detection AF, 4K film resolution, H.265 compression coding, 15fps high-speed continuous shooting, etc., Samsung NX1 seems has already won the game. But with this fast update of the H.265 camera, the related peripheral support software seems not get enjoy strength. Many media player and NELs still stick on the H.264, so how to get your H.265/HEVC video into compatible while quality maintained? The brand new Pavtube relevant Video software will be the best solution to deal with the H.265/HEVC. No quality drop, fast conversion, smooth playback, all you need is in this new Pavtube. The Mac version is in full update, do please look forward to those brand new Pavtube relevant iMedia Converter for Mac!

Merry Christmas^^

About Pavtube Studio

Founded in 2007, Pavtube creates expert multimedia software applications that help consumers access, transfer and share their digital content across different devices that range from PC, Mac, NLE softwares, tablets, smartphones, to HD media players, game consoles, and home theatre systems. On the basis of computer OS, Pavtube products are divided into two categories – Windows solutions and Mac solutions, spanning across BD/DVD saving, video transcoding, camera/camcorder footage, and DVR recordings (e.g. TiVo) conversion. With creativity, expert knowledge as well as cutting-edge technology, Pavtube helps consumers throughout the world enjoy more in a digitally connected audio-visual world. See http://www.multipelife.com and http://www.pavtube.com for more information. More info can be found here.

World's first 8K 3D film - Japanese broadcaster NHK continues to amaze!

While all the attention is currently focused on 4K, Japanese broadcaster NHK is continuing to push the boundaries of 8K. So amazing! Read the News below.

As we know 4K is now becoming a standard, but in this field Japan is a step or two ahead of the rest of the world. And so, as reported by Matt Allard of News Shooter, Japanese broadcaster NHK is focusing the attention on 8K broadcasting and at InterBee in Tokyo they pushed the boundaries of what is technically possible even further and they showed the world’s first 8K 3D film!

  
It was a short, 4-minute long fantasy movie called "Wish" that was captured with two Astrodesign 8K cameras. Matt reports that NHK was showing the film on a 200-inch 8K screen with 22.2 channel audio, so as you can imagine the experience was something unique and quite extraordinary.

Some people don't see a real difference between Full HD and 4K, but a 200-inch screen is not something you will find in every household. While 8K might be too much for normal uses, we can imagine that such resolutions will become one day a standard in theaters.

 

We may still be very much in a HD world, but with the implementation of 4K and a future push towards 8K, I wonder when the amount of resolution becomes too much for the human eye to be able to tell the difference.

Source is here.

Get Your Digital Entertainment Maximized with iPhone 6 (6 Plus)

Pavtube Studio released iPhone 6/6 Plus topic page to share with Apple newbie and would-be users about everything you need know about these two new idevices.

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are hot words this year. Are you interested with them? Now, great news is that: Pavtube assemble the important information of iPhone 6/6 Plus on a page so that they can find useful stuff easily.

On this topic page, Apple fans can find hot news, useful tips, unique features, popular apps and almost everything related to the new iPhone 6/6 Plus in order to get familiar with these two devices. More importantly, it is possible to transfer movies, watch videos, and share joys on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus with the help of this Pavtube special page.

With fast performance, a great display, an elegant new design and a much-needed software update, it's one of the best smartphones you can buy right now,” said Anna Qian, brand manager of Pavtube.

“With this topic page on Pavtube, Apple fans and newbie of iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus would learn more about these two devices, like hot news, useful tips, popular apps, etc. Later users would obtain much fun from iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus and fall in love with them.”

Find everything about iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus on iPhone 6 Column.

Pavtube BDMagic 4.7.2 Adds Galaxy Note 4 Output

Good News! We are so proud to announce that Pavtube has an amazing updated version of its all multimedia tools. Acted on customers requests and Pavtube adds some amazing new features at the latest release.

What's new?

• 1. Add profiles for iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note 4
• 2. fix some bugs

The new version of Pavtube BDMagic 4.7.2 is specially designed for converting your beloved BD/DVD videos to iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Galaxy Note 4 for watching! As the best Blu-ray/DVD Converter, it performs perfectly in copying Blu-ray and DVD with original structure, and convert 2D/3D Blu-rays and standard DVDs to watchable video/audio format for mobile devices.



Version: 4.7.2

Supported OS: Windows 2003/XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.1

Download the lateast version of Pavtube BDMagic here.

Three new profiles:
 






Best Profile Settings:
 
 


 

Top 10 scenes from 2014 Cannes International Film Festival's final days

Films that impressed the crowds at the Croisette, including Bennett Miller’s Foxcatcher with Channing Tatum and Steve Carell.

 

However, it was Winter Sleep that came away with the biggest prize of all, the Palme D’Or. The filmruns three hours and was directed by acclaimed Turkish filmmaker Nuri Bilge Ceylan. Jane Campion and the rest of the jury decided it was the best film they had seen in competition.

Julianne Moore won the Best Actress prize for her role in David Cronenberg’s Maps to the Starsand Timothy Spall won Best Actor for his performance in Mike Leigh’s Mr. Turner.

Miller didn’t go home empty handed though. He won Best Director for Foxcatcher. The Wonders(Les Merveilles) won the Grand Prix and Xavier Dolan's Mommy and Jean-Luc Godard's Goodbye to Language tied for the jury prize.

While the festival is known for setting the tone of the awards season, it is also known for the Hollywood glitz and glamour that comes to the South of France. That continues into the finalweekend of the event. So, here are 10 great scenes from the last days of Cannes 2014.

Thurman and Tarantino 

10. Quentin Tarantino and Uma Thurman appeared together frequently during the final days, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Pulp Fiction and attending the closing ceremony together.

 

The Jury

9. The jury that picked the winning films was lead by The Piano writer/director Jane Campion. The other members were Gael Garcia Bernal, Jia Zhangke, Sofia Coppola, Jeon Do-yeon, Nicolas Winding Refn, Leila Hatami, Carole Bouquet and Willem Dafoe.

 

Sophia Loren

8. The always beautiful Sophia Loren attended the closing ceremony.

 

Timothy Spall

7. British actor Timothy Spall won the Best Actor prize for Mr. Turner. He plays the title role, British painter J.M.W. Turner.

 

Adrien Brody

6. Adrien Brody helped give out awards during the closing ceremony.

 

Jane Campion

5. Campion, who lead the jury, expressed her opinion early during the festival about women in film. She suggested that there is sexism in the industry, noting, “It does feel very undemocratic and women do notice. Time and time again, we don't get our share of representation.” She remains the only woman to direct a Palme D’Or winner, when her The Piano took the prize in 1993.

 

Travolta and Preston

4. John Travolta and his wife, Kelly Preston, appeared at the amfAR charity event to raise money for AIDS research.

 

Jessica Chastain

3. Jessica Chastain attended the festival to promote The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby, which won acclaim but came home without any awards. She stayed around for the amfAR charity event to raise money for AIDS research.

 

Marion Cotillard

2. Marion Cotillard also starred in a movie that got acclaim, but no awards. She appeared in Two Days, One Night, the new film from brother directors Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne.

 

Palme D’Or

1. The Palme D’Or, or “Golden Palm,” is the top prize of the festival. This year, it went to Winter Sleep.

From: http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2014/05/top-10-scenes-2014-cannes-international-film-festival-s-final-days

John Goodman, Ken Watanabe Are Autobots in Transformers: Age of Extinction

The next installment in the Transformers franchise is only a few months away, and yet there is still casting news to report for the movie. Michael Bay announced today that John Goodman and Ken Watanabe will provide the voices for two new Autobots in TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION. Goodman will play Autobot Hound and Watanabe will play Drift. I don’t think there is ever such a thing as bad casting when it comes to these two great actors, so this is all good from where I’m sitting.

Here’s the press release from Michael Bay’s blog:

HOLLYWOOD, CA (May 8, 2014) – Director Michael Bay has tapped John Goodman and Ken Watanabe to voice two all new Autobots in his highly anticipated film “TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION,” the fourth film in the global blockbuster franchise from Paramount Pictures. Goodman and Watanabe will join legendary voice actors Peter Cullen and Frank Welker.

Goodman will play Autobot Hound, Watanabe will play Drift, while Cullen reprises his role as the voice of Optimus Prime, and Welker takes on another new character, Galvatron. “I am pleased to welcome two gifted and versatile actors, John Goodman and Ken Watanabe, to the world of Transformers,” said Bay. “And to reteam with Peter and Frank, who have brought Transformers characters alive from the beginning. I’ve been fortunate to work with some of the best voice talent in the business, and together we will introduce several exciting new robots to fans of the franchise around the world.”

Goodman is one of my favorite actors and it’s always a pleasure to see or hear him on the big screen. His work in MONSTERS, INC. and MONSTERS UNIVERSITY are proof enough that the man can take a role, live-action or animated, and make it his own. Watanabe can next been seen in GODZILLA, but you already knew that.

As Bay mentioned, rounding out the voice-over cast are actors John DiMaggio (Crosshairs), Mark Ryan(Lockdown) while returning is Robert Foxworth (Rathchet) and Reno Wilson (Brains).

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION opens on June 27, 2014.



From:http://www.joblo.com/movie-news/john-goodman-ken-watanabe-are-autobots-in-transformers-age-of-extinction

Jay Roach in Talks to Direct Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Yankees Wife Swap Film THE TRADE

Though Ben Affleck and Matt Damon haven’t appeared together onscreen in starring roles for quite some time, the duo have been trying to get another project off the ground. A few years ago, it looked as though the reunion would happen on a film based on the 1970s baseball scandal involving the swapping of wives between New York Yankees pitchers Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich. Titled The Trade, the idea was that Damon would direct and star opposite Affleck and Casey Affleck, but their busy schedules forced the project into limbo. Now it appears that Warner Bros. is reviving the project with a new director at the helm: Jay Roach.

Hit the jump for more, including what roles Damon and Affleck will fill in this new iteration of the project.

Per Variety, Recount and Meet the Parents director Jay Roach is in negotiations to helm The Trade for Warner Bros. Neither Ben Affleck or Damon are expected to appear in the film as actors, but they will still produce alongside Jennifer Todd. The most recent draft of the script was written by the Affleck brothers, based on an initial draft by David Mandel.

Though Affleck and Damon were unable to fit The Trade into their schedules as actors, they were still passionate about the project and pushed to find a director in recent weeks. Roach has experience both in high-concept comedy with films like Austin Powers and Dinner for Schmucks, as well as more politically tinged material like Recount andGame Change. It’s unclear what the tone of The Trade would be, but the central premise could really take it anywhere.

Affleck is currently gearing up to don the cowl as Batman in Batman vs. Superman and recently had to push his next directorial effort, Live by Night, back to 2016 in order to accommodate the shooting schedule of the DC Comics adaptation. With the recent news that Justice League will be shot back-to-back with the Man of Steel follow-up, he’ll be quite busy for some time. Damon, meanwhile, has yet to commit to his next feature.

From: http://collider.com/jay-roach-ben-affleck-matt-damon-the-trade/ 

Frozen's Idina Menzel Told She's 'Over The Age' To Play Elpheba In Wicked Movie

Idina Menzel has said that she's been told she's too old to play the lead role of Elpheba in a movie adaptation of Wicked.

The hit stage show has been a continued long-running hit in both London and New York, as well as other locations around the globe - but it was Menzel who made the role so famous.

She starred alongside Kristin Chenowith as Glinda, although it seems like neither will be reprising the parts on the big screen.

Idina Menzel (WENN) Speaking on Watch What Happens Live, she was asked if she'd been approached - and she joked: "Yeah, as the mother of Elphaba."

The Frozen 'Let It Go' singer added: "I would die to be in [the film], except I'm afraid Kristin [Chenoweth] and I… they told us we're a little over the age for that."

The film has still not been officially given the go-ahead, although Universal Pictures chariman Adam Fogelson last year described it as a high priority.

From: http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/148336/1/Frozens-Idina-Menzel-Told-Shes-Over-The-Age-To-Play-Elpheba-In-Wicked-Movie 

6 Movies We're Looking Forward to: May 2014

After a surprisingly strong past few months, the summer movie going season has finally arrived to (hopefully) crank the dial to 11. May is packed full of a wide variety of exciting releases, from the superhero blockbuster to the R-rated comedy – so much so that it’s hard to pick just one must-see film for the month.

Specifically, there are three films that rank very high not just on our most anticipated list for the month but also for the year, and that alone makes May a very exciting movie-going time. Whether or not those films will deliver is another thing, but that’s the beauty of the last days before summer: everything has the potential to be great.

So, without further ado, here are the 6 films we’re looking forward to in May 2014.

-The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (Release Date: May 2nd)

 

No matter how fans may feel about the latest Spider-Man reboot, it’s pretty clear that Sony is doubling down on the Spidey franchise starting with the release of The Amazing Spider-Man 2. If rumors are to be believed, ASM 2 will not only secure Spider-Man’s future by introducing upcoming villains and characters, but it will also set the stage for theSinister Six movie.

We’ll admit, though, that there were a lot of dangling concerns surrounding The Amazing Spider-Man 2, but our early preview of the movie helped squash a lot of those fears. The movie’s also already out in international markets and thus farreception has been mixed, but the general consensus is that Amazing Spider-Man 2is an improvement over the first film. North American audiences will find out for themselves very soon.

Check out the trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
 

-Neighbors (Release Date: May 9th)

 

The Seth Rogen comedy has been a staple of the summer movie season for the last few years, and that trend continues with the release of Neighbors in early May. In this film, Rogen and Rose Byrne play new parents forced todo “battle” with the fraternity living next door – a fraternity that just so happens to be led by Zac Efron.

That premise in and of itself has the potential for Rogen-level hijinks, but early reviews of Neighbors peg the film as a genuine comedic treat. Perhaps it’s Rogen playing a more mature (if that’s possible) character, or maybe it’s the concept of dueling neighbors – whatever the case, Neighbors could be the comedic hit of the summer.

Check out the trailer for Neighbors.
 

-Godzilla (Release Date: May 16th)

 

Ever since its brief tease back at Comic-Con 2012, Godzilla has been at their top of our must-see list. Director Gareth Edwards (Monsters) clearly loves the property and wants to do it justice, and he’s certainly helped make his job easier by populating the film with A-level talent. But really, the true appeal of Godzilla rests with the monsters.

While some of the other summer releases may suffer from overexposure, Godzilla has the benefit of underexposure. That alone makes the intrigue of seeing these relatively mysterious monsters go toe-to-toe that much greater. It also doesn’t hurt that what we’ve seen of the movie thus far looks compelling on multiple levels.

Admittedly, Legendary and Warner Bros’ other giant monster movie, Pacific Rim, did not win over domestic audiences, but the thinking is that a known property like this will have a better chance at success. Regardless, fan anticipation is very high for this one.

Check out the trailer for Godzilla.
 

- X-Men: Days of Future Past (Release Date: May 23rd)

 

When it was first announced, X-Men: Days of Future Past seemed like the perfect idea. Combining the casts of the new First Class franchise and the old X-Men series was nothing short of a dream scenario for fans, and with original director Bryan Singer back on board it felt like FOX had big plans in place. In fact, the studio echoed that sentiment by announcing a follow-up to DOFP, X-Men: Apocalypse, well before the 2014 film even hit theaters.

But, a lot has changed since then, and expectations appear to have changed as well. Some trailers have drummed up a lot of excitement, promising a time-bending adventure that features the biggest superhero ensemble ever put to film, while other promotional materials, like the Quicksilver Carl’s Jr. commercial, have had the opposite effect. That being said, it’s hard to imagine missing out on such a big comic book blockbuster.

Check out the trailer for X-Men: Days of Future Past.
 

-Maleficent (Release Date: May 30th)

 

A big budget, live-action adaptation of Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent is easily one of the riskiest releases of the month. On the one hand, the film follows in the footsteps of Alice in Wonderland, which made a ton of money for Disney, and it has Angelina Jolie in a role she seems born to play, but the rumors surrounding Maleficent‘s troubled production suggest this could be one of those historic failures.

Or maybe the appeal of one of Disney’s most iconic villains will be enough to carry the movie to box office success. The world of Maleficent certainly looks unique, but will only get the movie so far. Either way, we’re curious to see how effects-artist-turned-director Robert Stromberg has brought this untold story to life.

Check out the trailer for Maleficent.
 

-A Million Ways to Die in the West (Release Date: May 30th)

 

Seth MacFarlane is arguably one of the most polarizing figures in comedy: you either love him or you hate him. Thankfully (for him) enough people fall in the former camp, which should help A Million Ways to Die in the West do very well. It also doesn’t hurt that MacFarlane, who also serves as writer, director, and lead actor on the film, has surrounded himself with some quality talent in Liam Neeson, Charlize Theron, and Neil Patrick Harris.

Although the creator of Family Guy is not very well versed in the live-action genre, particularly not as an on-screen actor, his showmanship is hard to overlook. Combine that with this overly anachronistic concept, and there’s the potential for plenty of clever laughs. And, if A Million Ways holds the same appeals as MacFarlane’s last film, Ted, it could end up making huge bank at the box office.

Check out the trailer for A Million Ways to Die in the West.
 

-Conclusion

Considering The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is already doing great business overseas it’s safe to say the film has a decent chance of exceeding its predecessor’s performance at the domestic box office. But the bigger question is whether it will be the highest grossing movie of the month. To be honest, while we hope that Godzilla does well, chances are this is a two-movie race between Spider-Man and X-Men, with both showing strengths and weaknesses.

There’s also the potential throwdown between Neighbors and A Million Ways to Die in the West – two R-rated comedies geared at similar audiences. Will the ever-consistent Rogen beat out MacFarlane, whose 2012 film Ted is one of the highest grossing R-rated comedies ever? And what about Maleficent? Will Disney’s big budget, live-action gamble pay off? Those answers and more will be answered in about 30 days.

Once again, here are the 6 films we’re looking forward to this month:

May 2nd: The Amazing Spider-Man 2
May 9th: Neighbors
May 16th: Godzilla
May 23rd: X-Men Days of Future Past

May 30th: Maleficent, A Million Ways to Die in the West

From: http://screenrant.com/may-2014-movies-preview-trailers/