In Theaters This Weekend: June 26, 2009

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: DreamWorks, IFC Films, Magnolia, Miramax, New Line, Paramount, Action, Adaptation, Documentary, Drama, Foreign, Foreign Language, Music, Romance, Science Fiction, Sequels, Thrillers, Lists, New Releases

Here are some possible suggestions for your upcoming weekend:

• My Sister’s Keeper (PG-13): starring Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Alec Baldwin (directed by Nick Cassavetes)
• Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (PG-13): starring Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel (directed by Michael Bay)

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Casting Corner: Simon Baker, James McAvoy, Christina Aguilera and More

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Miramax, New Line, Universal, Adaptation, Drama, Horror, Romance, Comedy, Thrillers, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases

Here’s a quick look at some of the casting announcements made recently:

Simon Baker: The Mentalist hunk has been added to an adaptation of a Jim Thompson novel. The Killer Inside Me, a tale about a sheriff turned murderer, will feature Baker as a attorney on the hunt for the killer (Casey Affleck). Jessica Alba will star as a prostitute while Kate Hudson will play Affleck’s girlfriend.

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This Week on DVD and Blu-ray: May 5, 2009

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Miramax, Paramount, Sony, Adaptation, Adventure, Drama, Independent, Musicals, Period, Romance, Comedy, Home Entertainment

Here are some of the DVD and Blu-ray options available this Tuesday:

• The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: DVD, Blu-ray
• Enchanted April: DVD
• Ferris Bueller’s Day Off: Blu-ray
• Grease: Blu-ray
• It Could Happen to You: Blu-ray
• Last Chance Harvey: DVD, Blu-ray
• Roxanne: Blu-ray
• Saturday Night Fever: Blu-ray
• Twilight: Blu-ray
• Wendy and Lucy: DVD

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First Look: Affleck and Bateman in Extract Trailer

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Miramax, Comedy, Trailers, Upcoming Releases

Yes, Ben Affleck may now be a father of two—but that’s not the reason for his disheveled appearance. Later this fall, the the actor will reunite on the big screen with his State of Play costar, Jason Bateman, for a film from Mike Judge (Office Space).

In Extract, Bateman plays a factory owner who experiences a series of problems personally and professionally. Affleck stars as his best bud.

The comedy - also featuring Mila Kunis, Kristen Wiig and J.K. Simmons (Juno) - premieres on September 4.

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Box Office Breakdown: Another Win for Miley Cyrus

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Disney, Miramax, Lionsgate, Paramount, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Animation, Drama, Family, Horror, Music, Sequels, Comedy, Thrillers, Box Office, Lists

Miley Cyrus got a big treat in her goodie basket this weekend.

Just over a year after breaking a record for Super Bowl weekend releases, the tween idol has made waves again. The 16-year-old’s new film is now the 2nd best Easter opener ever. Hannah Montana: The Movie slowed down last week’s hot property, Fast & Furious, to win the holiday frame. Cyrus’ 2-D offering pulled in $32.3 million and earned the best first-day ever for a live-action G-rated feature.

The only other wide releases last weekend were Observe and Report and Dragonball: Evolution. Although Paul Blart debuted to a surprising $40 million, Seth Rogen’s mall comedy earned only $11 million and a fourth place-finish. (Observe did do slightly better than Zack and Miri‘s $10.1 million premiere.) Dragonball, in the meantime, barely went noticed with its $4.7 million take. That was just enough for a Top Ten appearance.

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Box Office Breakdown: Vin Diesel Revs His Way Back to #1

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Disney, Miramax, Lionsgate, Paramount, Universal, Action, Adaptation, Animation, Drama, Family, Horror, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Thrillers, Box Office, Lists

Vin Diesel’s come a long way in just a short amount of time.

Back in September, the action star’s last film, Babylon A.D, debuted to a disappointing $11.5 million and a 2nd place finish. Seven months later, he’s nearly septupled that amount.

Fast & Furious, the fourth installment of the racing series, pulled in a whopping $70.9 million over the last three days. That gross easily broke the 2009 record set by Monsters vs. Aliens just one week ago. The movie reunited the original’s four stars (Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster) and bested the debut of 2003’s 2 Fast and 2 Furious by over $20 million.

Friday’s only other wide screen release, Adventureland, opened in 6th place with $5.7 million in ticket sales.

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This Week on DVD and Blu-ray: April 7, 2009

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Columbia Pictures, Disney, Magnolia, Miramax, New Line, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Animation, Documentary, Drama, Family, Horror, Science Fiction, Comedy, Thrillers, Home Entertainment

Here are some of the DVD and Blu-ray options available this Tuesday:

• 2010: The Year We Make Contact: Blu-ray
• Above the Law: Blu-ray
• American History X: Blu-ray
• Bedtime Stories: DVD, Blu-ray
• Collateral Damage: Blu-ray
• The Day the Earth Stood Still: DVD, Blu-ray
• Donkey Punch: DVD
• Doubt: DVD, Blu-ray
• Final Destination: Blu-ray
• Fly Away Home: Blu-ray
• I.O.U.S.A.: DVD
• John Q: Blu-ray
• Not Easily Broken: DVD, Blu-ray
• Point of No Return: Blu-ray

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In Theaters This Weekend: April 3, 2009

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: IFC Films, Miramax, Universal, Action, Adaptation, Documentary, Drama, Foreign, Foreign Language, Period, Religious, Romance, Sequels, Comedy, Sports, Thrillers, Lists, New Releases

Here are some possible suggestions for your upcoming weekend:

• Adventureland (R): starring Jesse Eisenberg, Ryan Reynolds, Kristen Stewart (directed by Greg Mottola)
• Fast & Furious (PG-13): starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez (directed by Justin Lin)
• Alien Trespass* (PG): starring Eric McCormack, Jenni Baird, Robert Patrick (directed by Steven Fisher)
• Bart Got a Room* (PG-13): starring William H. Macy, Cheryl Hines, Alia Shawkat (directed by Brian Hecker)
• C Me Dance* (PG): starring Christina DeMarco, Greg Robbins, Peter H. Kent (directed by Greg Robbins)

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This Week on DVD and Blu-ray: March 10, 2009

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Disney, Miramax, Lionsgate, Paramount, Sony, Universal, Action, Animation, Drama, Family, Foreign, Music, Period, Sequels, Comedy, Home Entertainment

Here are some of the DVD and Blu-ray options available this Tuesday:

• Battle in Seattle: DVD, Blu-ray
• Ben X: DVD
• The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: DVD
• Brokeback Mountain: Blu-ray
• Cadillac Records: DVD, Blu-ray
• Escape to Witch Mountain (Special Edition): DVD
• Happy-Go-Lucky: DVD
• Howard the Duck: DVD
• Let the Right One In: DVD, Blu-ray
• Milk: DVD, Blu-ray
• Pinocchio: DVD, Blu-ray
• Primal Fear: Blu-ray
• Rachel Getting Married: DVD, Blu-ray
• Return from Witch Mountain (Special Edition): DVD

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Oprah Reveals She Was Turned Down for Doubt

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Miramax, Adaptation, Drama, Religious, Casting, Celeb News

In the first few weeks of 2009, Oprah Winfrey has revealed a great deal to her audience. Not only is mad at herself for falling off the weight wagon (again), she was once recently told “No.”

On Tuesday’s episode of her talk show, Winfrey told recent Golden Globe nominee Meryl Streep some surprising news. She asked director John Patrick Shanley to audition for Meryl’s film, Doubt.

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