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In Theaters This Weekend: October 10, 2008
Posted by Veronica Santiago
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Here are some possible suggestions for your upcoming weekend:
- Body of Lies (R): starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Carice van Houten (directed by Ridley Scott)
- City of Ember (PG): starring Bill Murray, Tim Robbins, Saoirse Ronan (directed by Gil Kenan)
- The Express (PG): starring Dennis Quaid, Rob Brown, Omar Benson Miller (directed by Gary Fleder)
- Quarantine (R): starring Jennifer Carpenter, Jay Hernandez, Columbus Short (directed by John Erick Dowdle)
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In Theaters This Weekend: October 3, 2008
Posted by Veronica Santiago
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MGM,
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Documentary,
Drama,
Independent,
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Romance,
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Thrillers,
Box Office,
Lists,
New Releases
Here are some possible suggestions for your upcoming weekend:
- An American Carol (PG-13): starring Kevin Farley, Kelsey Grammer, Jon Voight (directed by David Zucker)
- Beverly Hills Chihuahua (PG): starring Piper Perabo, Manolo Cardona, Jamie Lee Curtis (directed by Raja Gosnell)
- Blindness (R): starring Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Gael Garcia Bernal (directed by Fernando Meirelles)
- Flash of Genius (PG-13): starring Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Dermot Mulroney (directed by Marc Abraham)
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Box Office Breakdown: Eagle Eye Soars to #1
Posted by Veronica Santiago
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Despite mixed reviews for his latest film, Shia LaBeouf once again proved he has box office appeal. Eagle Eye, a film from Disturbia‘s D.J. Caruso, earned $29.2 million over the past three days and the #1 spot. Even a Friday night presidential debate couldn’t stop the thriller from putting nearly $16 million between itself and Nights in Rodanthe, this weekend’s #2. Although Nights - the third pairing for Diane Lane and Richard Gere - took in $13.4 million, the romantic drama did almost $1 million less than 2002’s Unfaithful.
Fireproof - a faith-based film starring Kirk Cameron - surprised many with its 4th place finish. Although it was only available in 839 theaters, the movie had an impressive $8111 per screen average. Meanwhile, two films outside the Top Ten boasted averages over the $10,000 mark. The Duchess (ranked #13) pulled in $10,238 per theater while Ed Harris’ Appaloosa (#35) did slightly better with $10,469.
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Box Office Breakdown: Lakeview Terrace Perched at #1
Posted by Veronica Santiago
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DreamWorks,
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Maybe folks were just out celebrating the last official days of summer?
Over the past few weeks, theater chains have seen less than stellar numbers...and the last three days were no exception. Seven days ago, only four films were able to get past the $10 million mark. Today, only two had earned that right to brag.
Topping the box office this weekend was Lakeview Terrace, the Samuel L. Jackson/Patrick Wilson thriller. The Neil LaBute film pulled in only $15 million, nearly $4 million more than the chart’s second-place finisher (Burn After Reading). Coming in third was My Best Friend’s Wedding, a Lionsgate entry starring Kate Hudson and Dane Cook. The (supposed) comedy fell below expectations and earned only $8.2 million. This gave Hudson her lowest debut since 2003’s Alex & Emma.
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In Theaters This Weekend: September 19, 2008
Posted by Veronica Santiago
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DreamWorks,
IFC Films,
Magnolia,
MGM,
Miramax,
Lionsgate,
Paramount,
Sony,
Warner Bros,
Action,
Adaptation,
Animation,
Documentary,
Drama,
Family,
Foreign,
Foreign Language,
Period,
Romance,
Comedy,
Sports,
Thrillers,
Lists,
New Releases
Here are some possible suggestions for your upcoming weekend:
- Ghost Town (PG-13): starring Ricky Gervais, Tea Leoni, Greg Kinnear (directed by David Koepp)
- Igor (PG): starring Steve Buscemi, John Cleese, Jennifer Coolidge, John Cusack (directed by Chris McKenna)
- Lakeview Terrace (PG-13): starring Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington (directed by Neil LaBute)
- My Best Friend’s Girl (R): starring Kate Hudson, Dane Cook, Jason Biggs (directed by Howard Deutch)
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Box Office Breakdown: Burn After Reading Smokes Past Competition
Posted by Veronica Santiago
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Around this same time last year, Tyler Perry was beating George Clooney in a battle at the box office. Now the Sexiest Man Alive is having his day.
This past weekend, cineplexes were kept busy with a handful of new releases. Although each film had a chance of reaching #1, Burn After Reading - starring Clooney, Brad Pitt and Frances McDormand - emerged as the eventual winner. But the news wasn’t so bad for the other three contenders. Theatergoers clearly starving for fresh material placed all four wide release entries into the chart’s four top slots.
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New Quantum of Solace Trailer
Posted by Veronica Santiago
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Back in June, the Quantum of Solace producers gave us our first glimpse of the next 007 installment. Several months later, our interest is renewed.
This new clip moves past the original trailer’s dark and emotional tone and dives right into the series’ nuts and bolts: the bad guys and the Bond women.
Quantum of Solace - originally scheduled to open on November 7 - will now debut one week later (Nov. 14).
Box Office Breakdown: Bangkok Dangerous Tops Dismal Weekend
Posted by Veronica Santiago
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Eek. And I thought a $14 million weekend was bad.
Seven days ago, Tropic Thunder reached the #1 spot despite an unimpressive box office turnout. This week, Bangkok Dangerous accomplished that same achievement—with only $7.7 million dollars.
While number crunchers weren’t expecting stellar numbers (kids are back in school, football’s back gone), the underwhelming response to Nicolas Cage’s latest film was a bit surprising. Not only did the film industry have its worst weekend of 2008, Bangkok had the lowest take for any first-placed flick in five years. (Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star topped with $6.6 million in 2003.)
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Is Maguire Gearing Up for Two Spidey Sequels?
Posted by Veronica Santiago
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Sony,
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Adaptation,
Adventure,
Sequels,
Casting,
Celeb News,
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Had you asked me last year whether I saw another Spider-Man in Tobey Maguire’s future, I would have easily said “No.” Thank goodness, I didn’t put any money down on that.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the chances of Maguire of participating in two more sequels are actually quite strong. Maguire and director Sam Raimi are reportedly very close to sealing new deals with Columbia Pictures.
This news comes months after a premiere date was announced by the studio. Back in June, producer Laura Ziskin said she would like to see a fourth installment in theaters on Memorial Day 2011.
Assuming casting is determined soon, Columbia may opt to schedule back-to-back productions as early as fall 2009.
Read More | Hollywood Reporter
Ghostbusters Sequel in the Making
Posted by Veronica Santiago
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Sony,
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Comedy,
Rumors,
Upcoming Releases
UPDATE: Harold Ramis recently confirmed the sequel news to the Chicago Tribune.
Maybe Bill Murray could use the divorce settlement money? Or maybe Dan Aykroyd could simply use the work? Whatever the reason, it’s looking like a Ghostbusters reunion might soon be possible.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Columbia Pictures is looking to create a third installment for the popular ‘80s franchise. Although the sequel would likely introduce another exterminating crew, it’s hoped the original four cast members - Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson - could be incorporated into the comedy.
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