Tuesday, March 31, 2009
U.S Box Office March 27 - 29, 2009
| # | Title | Mar 27 - 29 | % Chg. | Theaters | Weeks | AVG | Cumulative | ||
| 1 | Monsters vs. Aliens | $ 59,321,095 | 4,104 | 1 | $ 14,454 | $ 59,321,095 | |||
| 2 | The Haunting in Connecticut | 23,004,765 | 2,732 | 1 | 8,420 | 23,004,765 | |||
| 3 | Knowing | 14,702,187 | -40.2 | 3,337 | 2 | 4,406 | 46,217,199 | ||
| 4 | I Love You, Man | 12,671,533 | -28.9 | 2,717 | 2 | 4,664 | 37,078,306 | ||
| 5 | Duplicity | 7,672,485 | -45.1 | 2,579 | 2 | 2,975 | 25,754,865 | ||
| 6 | Race to Witch Mountain | 5,801,775 | -54.6 | 3,268 | 3 | 1,775 | 53,459,752 | ||
| 7 | 12 Rounds | 5,329,240 | 2,331 | 1 | 2,286 | 5,329,240 | |||
| 8 | Watchmen | 2,732,439 | -59.8 | 2,010 | 4 | 1,359 | 103,273,462 | ||
| 9 | Taken | 2,695,342 | -33.6 | 1,961 | 9 | 1,374 | 137,068,886 | ||
| 10 | The Last House on the Left | 2,644,295 | -54.2 | 2,251 | 3 | 1,175 | 28,492,330 |
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Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
The Tudors Season 3 Trailer-Cast Interview
After the jump cast interview
Cast Interview Part 1
Cast Interview Part 2
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Nicole Kidman joins the cast of Woody Allen film
By Jay A. Fernandez,Hollywood Reporter
March 25,2009
Adding another ingredient to the global recipe of his latest film, Woody Allen has drafted Aussie Nicole Kidman into the cast.
The Oscar-winning actress joins Spaniard Antonio Banderas, India's Freida Pinto, British-Australian Naomi Watts, American Josh Brolin and Brit Anthony Hopkins in the as-yet-untitled project.
Letty Aronson, Steve Tenenbaum and Jaume Roures are producing, with financing from Spain-based Mediapro, which also funded "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." The film is scheduled to start shooting in London in the summer.
Sony Pictures Classics will release Allen's "Whatever Works" (starring Larry David and Evan Rachel Wood) on June 19.
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
U.S Box Office March 20 - 22, 2009
| # | Title | Mar 20 - 22 | % Chg. | Theaters | Weeks | AVG | Cumulative | ||
| 1 | Knowing | $ 24,604,751 | 3,332 | 1 | $ 7,384 | $ 24,604,751 | |||
| 2 | I Love You, Man | 17,810,270 | 2,711 | 1 | 6,570 | 17,810,270 | |||
| 3 | Duplicity | 13,965,110 | 2,574 | 1 | 5,425 | 13,965,110 | |||
| 4 | Race to Witch Mountain | 12,786,041 | -47.6 | 3,187 | 2 | 4,012 | 44,496,593 | ||
| 5 | Watchmen | 6,801,114 | -61.8 | 3,510 | 3 | 1,938 | 98,140,886 | ||
| 6 | The Last House on the Left | 5,776,160 | -59.1 | 2,402 | 2 | 2,405 | 23,902,420 | ||
| 7 | Taken | 4,057,695 | -38.2 | 2,661 | 8 | 1,525 | 133,096,403 | ||
| 8 | Slumdog Millionaire | 2,676,369 | -46.5 | 2,067 | 19 | 1,295 | 137,178,177 | ||
| 9 | Madea Goes to Jail | 2,566,535 | -49.8 | 1,835 | 5 | 1,399 | 87,264,219 | ||
| 10 | Coraline | 2,130,746 | -21.6 | 1,431 | 7 | 1,489 | 72,841,173 |
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Monday, March 23, 2009
Battlestar Galactica: The Plan Promo
As for the series finale:wow,just wow!Best series finale ever?I don't know if it is,but it's the best series finale that i've seen.A really great episode,spectacular,bold and moving.I'll try to write my thoughts on the finale in the coming weeks (you can also read the very good posts by Alan Sepinwall,Maureen Ryan and Todd VanDerWerff (House Next Door)).
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Saturday, March 21, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
'Rome' movie Update
Movieweb reports that the movie is actually happening and that the script is being written at this very moment.In an interview about the upcoming DVD release of Punisher: War Zone,Ray Stevenson ('Titus Pullo') said about the 'Rome' movie:
"The script is in full development. As you are probably aware, this is a pretty strange process. We could go into production in a year, or it could be as quick as six months. Who knows? It will happen. At least it is no longer a rumor. From what I have heard, they are nearing the end of script development. We shall see. We shall see."
"I can't wait to dust off the cobwebs of old Pullo. The guy is going to come in with a high body count. I love Pullo. I love him to pieces. I had such a great time playing him. And I got to do it in Italy and Rome. He is very special to me. He is a very special part of my history. I was very blessed to get that part."
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Brad Pitt,Natalie Portman to star in 'Artifacts'
Variety reports that Natalie Portman and Brad Pitt will star in adaptation of Leanne Shapton's book, Important Artifacts and Personal Property From the Collection of Lenore Doolan and Harold Morris, Including Books, Street Fashion and Jewelry,which will be co-produced by their production houses,Handsomecharlie Films and Plan B.Paramount won the rights to the recently released book.
According to Variety :"The book takes the form of a Sotheby's-like estate auction catalog, with 325 entries and photographs depicting items that reveal the private moments and the rise and fall of a four-year relationship between the fictitious couple Hal Morris (a 40ish photographer) and Lenore Doolan (a New York Times food columnist in her late 20s).
The project will be developed as a romantic comedy to star Pitt and Portman."
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
Battlestar Galactica Trailers: Season 2,3,Razor
Season 2 Trailer
Season 3 Trailer
Razor DVD Trailer
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Battlestar Galactica U.N Panel
By Maureen Ryan,The Watcher
It seemed fitting that the rag-tag fleet’s journey ended at the United Nations.
Since the debut of “Battlestar Galactica,” which ends its run in spectacular style on Friday (8 p.m. Central, Sci Fi; four stars), the drama has depicted the remnants of humanity in a desperate struggle for survival. During the course of four seasons, they not only endured the worst that their Cylon enemies had to dish out, they discovered the darkest impulses that lurked in their own hearts.
As a method of resistance, they used suicide bombers. To get information, they tortured Cylons. When they suspected treason, they turned on each other and tossed traitors out the ship’s airlock. They constantly struggled to balance human rights with the precarious security of the fleet, which started out with around 50,000 survivors but lost thousands along the way.
“We saw … good people making really ugly choices,” moderator Whoopi Goldberg said near the end of Tuesday’s two-hour panel on the show at the United Nations.
The panel, which included executive producers Ronald D. Moore and David Eick and stars Mary McDonnell and Edward James Olmos as well as four U.N. officials, was organized by the U.N. as part of a new effort to link the organization’s concerns to the creative community. It was held in the Economic and Social Council Chamber, an imposing room full of rows of delegate seating facing a dais on one end of the room. In the audience were fans of the show, network executives, members of the media and more than 100 high school students, who were there representing Think Quest NYC, an educational outreach project.
'Battlestar Galactica's' trip to the United Nations
After the jump,videos from the panel
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Edward James Olmos tells the assembled crowd at the United Nations there is no race but the human race
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Ronald D. Moore on Religion and Battlestar Galactica
Ronald D.Moore, the executive producer of Battlestar Galactica, spoke to a USC class, COMM 426, "Religion, Media and Hollywood" on February 28, 2007.
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U.S Box Office March 13 - 15, 2009
| # | Title | Mar 13 - 15 | % Chg. | Theaters | Weeks | AVG | Cumulative | ||
| 1 | Race to Witch Mountain | $ 24,402,214 | 3,187 | 1 | $ 7,657 | $ 24,402,214 | |||
| 2 | Watchmen | 17,817,301 | -67.7 | 3,611 | 2 | 4,934 | 85,751,993 | ||
| 3 | The Last House on the Left | 14,118,685 | 2,401 | 1 | 5,880 | 14,118,685 | |||
| 4 | Taken | 6,568,651 | -10.4 | 2,858 | 7 | 2,298 | 126,752,054 | ||
| 5 | Madea Goes to Jail | 5,108,532 | -40.1 | 2,203 | 4 | 2,319 | 83,187,594 | ||
| 6 | Slumdog Millionaire | 5,002,777 | -26.5 | 2,578 | 18 | 1,941 | 132,602,820 | ||
| 7 | Paul Blart: Mall Cop | 3,119,151 | -24.8 | 2,281 | 9 | 1,367 | 137,785,983 | ||
| 8 | He's Just Not That Into You | 2,939,484 | -26.8 | 1,890 | 6 | 1,555 | 89,038,259 | ||
| 9 | Coraline | 2,718,231 | -16.5 | 1,768 | 6 | 1,537 | 69,240,852 | ||
| 10 | Miss March | 2,409,156 | 1,742 | 1 | 1,383 | 2,409,156 | |||
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Saturday, March 14, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Iron Man 2: Mickey Rourke,Scarlett Johansson join the cast
According to deadlinehollywooddaily.com Mickey Rourke,Scarlett Johansson joined the cast of Iron Man 2.Mickey Rourke will play the Russian villain in the film,who is "Tony Stark's Russian alter ego, a heavily tattooed bruiser who is in the arms trade and battles Iron Man in his own nuclear-powered armored suit."
Scarlett Johansson replaces Emily Blunt as the Black Widow and she has signed a contract,which "ties her to countless movies" ... including The Avengers in 2011.The possibility of Mickey Rourke's involvement in Spiderman 4 is also mentioned.
Iron Man 2 will hit theaters on May 7, 2010.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
U.S Box Office March 6 - 8, 2009
| # | Title | Mar 6 - 8 | % Chg. | Theaters | Weeks | AVG | Cumulative | ||
| 1 | Watchmen | $ 55,214,334 | 3,611 | 1 | $ 15,291 | $ 55,214,334 | |||
| 2 | Madea Goes to Jail | 8,532,412 | -47.3 | 2,151 | 3 | 3,967 | 76,237,739 | ||
| 3 | Taken | 7,334,814 | -25.6 | 3,016 | 6 | 2,432 | 117,933,922 | ||
| 4 | Slumdog Millionaire | 6,808,383 | -43.4 | 2,890 | 17 | 2,356 | 125,324,813 | ||
| 5 | Paul Blart: Mall Cop | 4,146,316 | -26.0 | 2,558 | 8 | 1,621 | 133,588,995 | ||
| 6 | He's Just Not That Into You | 4,017,326 | -33.2 | 2,445 | 5 | 1,643 | 84,644,583 | ||
| 7 | Coraline | 3,255,852 | -38.1 | 1,959 | 5 | 1,662 | 65,627,777 | ||
| 8 | Confessions of a Shopaholic | 3,100,298 | -33.1 | 2,290 | 4 | 1,354 | 38,335,114 | ||
| 9 | Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience | 2,832,454 | -77.4 | 1,276 | 2 | 2,220 | 16,838,775 | ||
| 10 | Fired Up | 2,478,381 | -33.0 | 1,798 | 3 | 1,378 | 13,238,432 |
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Monday, March 9, 2009
3D in Review:Journey to the Center of the Earth,My Bloody Valentine
My Bloody Valentine 3D is movie that,in my opinion,would work even without 3D,although it certainly adds to the experience,especially if you see it in a movie theater.The filmmakers were wise not to overuse the 3D effect,which is mainly used in the killing sequences.There are certainly clichés of the genre,but the writing is decent,it’s a well-shot movie,with good music and tense sequences.It could be argued that the plot is predictable or that it’s another teen-oriented horror movie,but in any case it’s an enjoyable one.You could call it a guilty pleasure but you could also say that it’s a good,entertaining movie.
Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D: The main draw of the movie is that it’s shot in 3D.But that's the only one.Some sequences are impressive,3D works well and you could say that the movie is entertaining.However, without the 3D effect,Journey to the Center of the Earth is a passable movie.I can say though that the HD transfer is good.
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Sunday, March 8, 2009
'Aphrodite IX' comic going 3-D
By Jay A. Fernandez,Hollywood Reporter
February 26,2009
Threshold Entertainment, Platinum Studios and Top Cow Prods. have joined forces to adapt the Top Cow comic "Aphrodite IX" into a 3-D feature film. The comic centers on a cyborg assassin who achieves self-awareness and begins searching for her origins. Producers are looking for the female lead.
Threshold's Larry Kasanoff and Platinum chairman and CEO Scott Mitchell Rosenberg are producing. Top Cow CEO Marc Silvestri and former Universal Pictures exec Randy Greenberg of the Greenberg Group are execu¬tive producers. Top Cow president Matt Hawkins and Platinum's Rich Marincic are co-producing.
"This is just the kind of franchise we love: a visually stunning world, amazing effects, a great story and a hot, kick-ass babe in the lead," Kasanoff said. "What could be better?"
A similar prescription paid off handsomely last year with Universal's "Wanted," starring Angelina Jolie. Top Cow spun Mark Millar and JG Jones' comic into a franchise, grossing $339 million worldwide.
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Saturday, March 7, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Her Morning Elegance / Oren Lavie
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Darren Aronofsky talks about 'Robocop'
Last January,Darren Aronosky spoke to MTV (on the the red carpet at the Golden Globes) about the 'Robocop' reboot he'll direct.
'Nottingham' news
Last week,Variety confirmed that Cate Blanchett signed on to play the role of Maid Marian.'Nottingham' is described as Gladiator meets Robin Hood.Variety also mentioned some story details: "Russell Crowe plays Robin of Loxley in an original story that hews close to historical facts of the period. Abandoned as a child, he finds community with the common people of Nottingham. Robin's abandonment and trust issues hamper his ability to fall in love. He meets his match in Marian, a strong, independent woman." Read more!
Leonardo DiCaprio,star of Christopher Nolan's 'Inception' ?
According to Variety,Leonardo DiCaprio is in "final negotiations" to star in Christopher Nolan's upcoming sci-fi project Inception.The movie is being produced by Warner Bros.,according to which it will be a "contemporary sci-fi actioner set within the architecture of the mind."Shooting is set to begin this year and the target release date is sometime in the summer of 2010. Read more!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li Review
The Legend of Chun Li,the new Street Fighter movie,15 years after the JCVD one,which was a critical flop but a commercial success (costed $35 million,grossed almost $100 million).So is it a good video game adaptation,is it better than the 1994 movie ?
The most serious flaw of the movie is the script.It could be argued that the source material doesn’t help ,especially in this case,so we shouldn’t expect an Oscar-worthy script,but we should expect a decent one.What we have here is a failed attempt to establish a backstory for the main characters,a really bad plot and really bad lines.It could be said that in a movie like this,the audience shouldn’t expect clever,well-written dialogue and cheesy lines are part of the fun,but there’s a difference between cheesiness and ridiculousness.The performances and the direction don’t help either.I like Kristin Kreuk (from her role as Lana Lang in Smallville) and I can say that she tries but that’s not enough. Robin Shou is decent as Gen but the performances of the rest of the cast are really weak.While there are some good sequences,The Legend of Chun Li is a mediocre,if not bad,movie.It is obvious that the producers have plans for a sequel,but after the bad opening weekend gross at the U.S box office I don’t think that it will be produced.I guess that this is the nail in the coffin for Street Fighter film series (if there was one,because the two movies are separate).I think that even the fans of the game will be dissapointed,although I don’t think that the main problem of this movie is how faithful it is to the source material.
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Monday, March 2, 2009
Steven Spielberg denies 'Lincoln' rumors
According to EW.com,a source claimed that Steven Spielberg's longtime passion project (with an estimated $50 million budget) about the life of Abraham Lincoln had been shelved.However,Spielberg's longtime publicist, Marvin Levy, insists,talking to EW, that the rumors are untrue and that Lincoln (with Liam Neeson in the title role) is still alive. "Lincoln is alive and well and continues in active development," Levy told EW. "Everyone is proceeding with great enthusiasm. The script is still being revised by Tony Kushner and our plans are now to shoot the picture later this year." Read more!
U.S Box Office February 27 - March 1, 2009
| # | Title | Feb 27 - Mar 1 | % Chg. | Theaters | Weeks | AVG | Cumulative | ||
| 1 | Madea Goes to Jail | $ 16,175,926 | -60.6 | 2,052 | 2 | $ 7,883 | $ 64,525,548 | ||
| 2 | Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience | 12,510,374 | 1,271 | 1 | 9,843 | 12,510,374 | |||
| 3 | Slumdog Millionaire | 12,026,343 | 43.4 | 2,943 | 16 | 4,086 | 115,024,121 | ||
| 4 | Taken | 9,864,197 | -12.6 | 3,091 | 5 | 3,191 | 107,796,273 | ||
| 5 | He's Just Not That Into You | 6,011,405 | -29.8 | 2,858 | 4 | 2,103 | 78,661,321 | ||
| 6 | Paul Blart: Mall Cop | 5,602,392 | -17.9 | 2,698 | 7 | 2,076 | 128,107,912 | ||
| 7 | Coraline | 5,261,129 | -54.0 | 2,092 | 4 | 2,515 | 61,112,744 | ||
| 8 | Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li | 4,721,110 | 1,136 | 1 | 4,156 | 4,721,110 | |||
| 9 | Confessions of a Shopaholic | 4,634,534 | -31.3 | 2,534 | 3 | 1,829 | 33,806,050 | ||
| 10 | Fired Up | 3,701,562 | -32.5 | 1,811 | 2 | 2,044 | 10,038,772 |
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