Archive for the ‘Entertainment’ Category
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New on DVD: Week of December 14
There aren't many movies releasing this week, but there are some good ones. The Hangover hits shelves this week. The comedy scored well in reviews and received a 78% 'Fresh Rating' on Rottentomatoes.com Other notable releases are Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds and Disney's G-Force. Here is the full release schedule broken up by standard DVD and Blu-ray: (more…)...
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Major Ghostbusters 3 Story Details
Channel 4 had the chance to chat with actress Sigourney Weaver. Among the things talked about was confirmation that Ghostbusters 3 is being made, and she might appear in the film. Weaver also revealed some of the story's potential plot details. "I’m afraid to say it [Ghostbusters 3] is happening, I hope people are excited about that. I don’t know if I’m going to be in it, I have had a couple of calls asking ‘would you read the script’. "I know that my li...
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Big Daddy from Kick-Ass Revealed
Last month the first trailer for Kick-Ass hit theaters. The reaction to it from those unfamiliar with the comic book wasn't overwhelming since it didn't really get across the R-rated and graphic nature that makes it unique. Buzz on the film is off the charts however. Just last week it was screened at BNAT along with other movies including Shutter Island and Avatar. Those two got hugely positive response but it was Kick-Ass named the big winner and discussion on Twitter about it has been spre...
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Second Trailer for Clash of the Titans
The second trailer for Clash of the Titans has leaked out early. The movie features Sam Worthington who will be an even bigger name post-Avatar.Worthington plays Perseus along with Liam Neeson as Zeus and Ralph Fiennes as Hades. The greek mythological tale is a remake of the 1981 film by the same name. Perseus goes on a quest for his father Zeus to defeat Hades and save Princess Andromeda. Clash of the Titans is scheduled to release on March 26th 2010. ...
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12/11 Weekend Box Office Results
As expected The Princess and the Frog captured the top spot at the box office this weekend. It was able to make $25 million which is right about in line with expectations. The Disney film appealed primarily to females and didn't have the benefit of being in 3D. It knocked The Blind Side out of #1 but that movie continues to drop at an astonishingly slow pace down only 22% from last weekend for $15 million more. It has now made $150 million since release. The other new entry was Invictus w...
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Second Trailer for The Crazies
The Crazies is a remake of the 1973 film by the same name from George A. Romero. A small town in Iowa suddenly has residents go insane due to a contamination in the water supply. The movie stars Timothy Olyphant and Radha Mitchell. The Crazies is slated to release on February 26th 2010. ...
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Box Office Predictions 12/11
Two new movies open this weekend and at least one of them should topple The Blind Side for the top spot. The animated Disney film The Princess and the Frog targets the younger set while Invictus appeals to an older crowd and hopes to draw support for a potential Best Picture nomination. In what comes across as a classic Disney animated offering The Princess and the Frog will slant more towards females. That is not necessarily a bad thing but it does limit its potential. It does not releas...
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Early Avatar Review Buzz
What may be the most anticipated movie of the year Avatar opens next Friday. Certainly it has experienced an eventful buildup which is all now coming to a head. The talk of the project revolutionizing film visuals, expectations being a James Cameron film, fantastic trailer and heavy marketing campaign has led to some inevitable backlash to the hype. However now the movie has been screened for select critics and while there is an embargo until Monday some comments are being made. The excit...
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