Posts Tagged ‘latest news’
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Valentine’s Day Wins Huge Box Office Weekend
There has been a lot of talk leading up to release how Valentine's Day was able to keep its budget under $50 million despite having a star-studded ensemble cast. The studio was so confident in it becoming a hit that even a sequel is already in the works. The formula has certainly paid off already as Valentine's Day made $52.4 million over the weekend which included three others making over $20 million. As anticipated the terrible reviews for Valentine's Day did nothing to damage its potenti...
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The Line Drive 2/14
Google Buzz launched last week and its something I've started utilizing for extended discussion beyond the articles that have been posted to the site. Feel free to follow me from my profile page and I will return the favor. As always you can follow me on Twitter for a more frequent stream of news and thoughts. Both will be especially valuable for upcoming live coverage from events including E3 and Comic-Con. If you are into team management and mock drafts make sure to check out the ...
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Current Oscar Race Odds
Outside of the Best Picture race there doesn't appear to be a lot of suspense over who will win the Oscars in the top categories at the Academy Awards taking place on March 7th. The odds have been released by various betting outlets providing a bigger picture look at the favorites and those in position to possibly pull off an upset. (more…)...
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Which MLB Game Will You Pick Up?
With just over two weeks until release of MLB 10: The Show and MLB 2K10 a great deal is known about the two games but there remains additional promotion to come before then. The Show has gameplay videos out which have been well received while everyone is still waiting on some from 2K10. Both games still have their demos to release as well. Continue on for a quick recap on the status of the games at the moment. Vote in the poll regarding which game you are planning to purchase and leave your...
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MLB 11 Could Have Motion Control
In an interview with Gametrailers one of the designers from MLB 10: The Show made quick reference to the topic of motion control. It will come as little surprise that the possibility of utilizing motion control is something that has been discussed though he went on to state that they do have plans for it in the future. Sony has the still unnamed motion control wand for the PS3 in development which should be out before the arrival of MLB 11: The Show. (more…)...
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Vin Diesel Returns For More Riddick
Variety is reporting that Vin Diesel has signed on for another movie in the "Riddick" series which began with the character being introduced in Pitch Black and followed with the sequel The Chronicles of Riddick. This new film will simply be titled Riddick. Plot details are being kept under wraps. But insiders say the third outing will hew closer in tone to the cult hit "Pitch Black" and will focus on the character of Riddick as opposed to the universe he inhabits The director and screenwrite...
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Breaking Dawn To Split Into Two Films
While it hasn't been confirmed word is out that the final installment of the Twilight series, Breaking Dawn, will be split into two parts as reported by Deadline Hollywood. Summit would view this as an easy way to nearly double profits. Twilight fans will be paying for two movies instead of one while the costs of production would only increase marginally. They would be able to film the whole thing at once and then it would just be paying for the distribution and marketing of the additional ent...
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Weekend Box Office Predictions 2/12
Last weekend Avatar was finally toppled from its reign as box office champ by a movie directed at young females and couples. This weekend it could end up in fourth place as three new movies arrive that appeal to different audiences and have the potential to open with over $20 million. Valentine's Day is packed with more stars than any movie in memory. The ensemble cast includes Julia Roberts, Jamie Foxx, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper, Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Garner, Anne Hatha...
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