Archive for the ‘Entertainment’ Category
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Wimpy Kid Beats Sucker Punch
In a surprise upset Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 came in #1 at the box office this weekend topping the expected champ Sucker Punch. Last week's openers showed strength in their second weekends proving that despite their strong premieres March Madness did have an effect on their final tallies. Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules pulled in $24.4 million which already exceeds its $21 million budget. The family film comes off an understated first film that opened to $22 million but was largely th...
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Amy Adams Lands Role of Lois Lane in Superman Reboot
There were many rumors around who was in the running to play Lois Lane in the upcoming reboot of Superman from director Zack Synder and producer Christopher Nolan. The LA Times reported today a decision has been made (since confirmed by Synder) and the coveted role has gone to Academy Award nominee Amy Adams (The Fighter, Enchanted). “There was a big, giant search for Lois,” Snyder said. “For us it was a big thing and obviously a really important role. We did a lot of audi...
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Teaser Trailer for The Three Musketeers
The first teaser trailer for the Paul W.S. Anderson's remake of The Three Musketeers has arrived. The film stars Logan Lerman, Ray Stevenson, Matthew Macfadyen and Luke Evans and also includes Orlando Bloom, Christoph Waltz, and Milla Jovovich. The Three Musketeers is slated to release on October 14th. The hot-headed young D’Artagnan (Logan Lerman) joins forces with three rogue Musketeers (Matthew MacFadyen, Luke Evans and Ray Stevenson) in this reboot of Alexandre Dumas’ sto...
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Fringe to Return for Fourth Season
In a surprising announcement Fox has decided to renew Fringe for a fourth season. Though the show was on the bubble due to its ratings the news was unexpected even more so due to the early timing and full season pickup. The critically praised show has a dedicated and consistent fan base and has performed relatively well since moving to Friday nights. Its budget though had many expecting it to be cut in favor of a new pilot or some reality show that would be cheaper to produce.Ă‚Â Even better...
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FX Cancels Lights Out
FX has announced that the original series Lights Out will not be returning for a second season. The final two episodes of season one will air as scheduled however. The well received series simply didn't have the ratings to justify its renewal, with recent episodes pulling only a .3 in the critical 18-49 demo, so the news does not come as a surprise. Lights Out joins Terriers which again while critically well received never established a large enough audience on FX despite a passionate fan...
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Trailer for Captain America
Marvel has finally released the theatrical trailer for Captain America. Until now the only footage from the film has come via the Super Bowl commercial. Directed by Joe Johnston Captain America is slated to release on July 22nd. “Captain America: The First Avenger” will focus on the early days of the Marvel Universe when Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into the Super Soldier known as Captain America. As Captain Ameri...
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Eliza Dushku Joins Damon Wayans in Colin Cowherd Inspired CBS Comedy
CBS has been developing a comedy pilot based on ESPN radio personality (and SportsNation host) Colin Cowherd do debut in the fall. Damon Wayans had already been cast in the role inspired by Cowherd, and now Eliza Dushku is on board to act as a co-host within the show. Based on her tweet earlier today it looks like she'll be acting as the Michele Beadle (Cowherd's SportsNation co-host) of the yet to be named series. Deadline lays out the concept: "Nick (Wayans), an egotistical sports-radio h...
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Red Band Trailer for Your Highness
Another trailer for the stoner comedy Your Highness has arrived, this one of the unrestricted 'red band' variety. The movie stars Natalie Portman, James Franco, Danny McBride, and Zooey Deschanel and is slated to release on April 8th. Throughout history, tales of chivalry have burnished the legends of brave, handsome knights who rescue fair damsels, slay dragons and conquer evil. But behind many a hero is a good-for-nothing younger brother trying just to stay out of the way of those drag...
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