Russell Brand and Katy Perry are getting a divorce. The 36-year-old comedian said Friday: “Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage. I’ll always adore her and I know we’ll remain friends.” Brand and the pop singer married in October 2010, meaning the marriage lasted 16 months.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Katy Perry and Russell Brand split
Russell Brand and Katy Perry are getting a divorce. The 36-year-old comedian said Friday: “Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage. I’ll always adore her and I know we’ll remain friends.” Brand and the pop singer married in October 2010, meaning the marriage lasted 16 months.
Russell Brand and Katy Perry are getting a divorce. The 36-year-old comedian said Friday: “Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage. I’ll always adore her and I know we’ll remain friends.” Brand and the pop singer married in October 2010, meaning the marriage lasted 16 months.
----- Box Office Preview: "MI:4" to retain box office crown
Another year comes to a close as the same movies will fill up the top spots at the box office since no new wide releases are opening. With Monday being an observed holiday for many for New Year's, another robust four-day holiday weekend is in store although the lackluster pace of the final few weeks of 2011 will mean that the industry will not reach some of the levels that were expected. Tom Cruise worked hard over the last few years to get his career back on track and with his return to the number one spot he occupied so many times before, the actor has no intention of giving up his box office title as the new year rings in. Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol enjoyed a strong top spot debut last weekend in its first round of wide release and it has done exceptionally well daily during this holiday week. The four-day Friday-to-Monday gross looks to remain potent thanks to people having time off again but this time with no Christmas activities to take them away from theaters. A slight dip to about $39 million over the long weekend looks likely, enough to retain a first place finish. Rival action sequel Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows has been attracting a sizable audience too and has fared well over the last week. A four-day gross of about $26 million could result, finding it in second place by the time Monday rolls around. Kidpics often see their numbers rise from Christmas to New Year's since children's activities are no longer a distraction. Look for Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked - the film families have made their top choice this holiday season - to rise to around $23 million over four days resulting in a third place finish. Steven Spielberg’s WWI epic War Horse opened on Christmas Day to a sturdy $7.5 million. In its first four days of release, it has so far galloped to $22.4 million. The film has been attracting mostly older moviegoers so it’ll be interesting to see whether "War Horse" starts playing more as a family film in the weeks to come; regardless, it should clear $20 million this weekend, placing it in fourth place, while fifth place remains a battle between David Fincher's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Matt Damon's We Bought a Zoo. Positive word of mouth and younger audience members may allow "Zoo" to steal fifth place with $17 million over the long weekend. Due to the four-day holiday, look for refined numbers to be posted Monday.
Another year comes to a close as the same movies will fill up the top spots at the box office since no new wide releases are opening. With Monday being an observed holiday for many for New Year's, another robust four-day holiday weekend is in store although the lackluster pace of the final few weeks of 2011 will mean that the industry will not reach some of the levels that were expected. Tom Cruise worked hard over the last few years to get his career back on track and with his return to the number one spot he occupied so many times before, the actor has no intention of giving up his box office title as the new year rings in. Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol enjoyed a strong top spot debut last weekend in its first round of wide release and it has done exceptionally well daily during this holiday week. The four-day Friday-to-Monday gross looks to remain potent thanks to people having time off again but this time with no Christmas activities to take them away from theaters. A slight dip to about $39 million over the long weekend looks likely, enough to retain a first place finish. Rival action sequel Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows has been attracting a sizable audience too and has fared well over the last week. A four-day gross of about $26 million could result, finding it in second place by the time Monday rolls around. Kidpics often see their numbers rise from Christmas to New Year's since children's activities are no longer a distraction. Look for Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked - the film families have made their top choice this holiday season - to rise to around $23 million over four days resulting in a third place finish. Steven Spielberg’s WWI epic War Horse opened on Christmas Day to a sturdy $7.5 million. In its first four days of release, it has so far galloped to $22.4 million. The film has been attracting mostly older moviegoers so it’ll be interesting to see whether "War Horse" starts playing more as a family film in the weeks to come; regardless, it should clear $20 million this weekend, placing it in fourth place, while fifth place remains a battle between David Fincher's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Matt Damon's We Bought a Zoo. Positive word of mouth and younger audience members may allow "Zoo" to steal fifth place with $17 million over the long weekend. Due to the four-day holiday, look for refined numbers to be posted Monday.
Steven Tyler: engaged?
Although Steven Tyler has yet to go on the record confirming anything, it appears as though the Aerosmith rocker is engaged to girlfriend Erin Brady. Brady, who spent the holidays vacationing in Hawaii with Tyler, has appeared in photos sporting a diamond ring on her ring finger. A spokesperson for Loree Rodkin told reporters that Tyler purchased the ring from the jeweler. “He was working, so I picked stones, built settings, showed him choices, and sent him pictures on his phone,” the spokesperson said. “He asked for guidance but the choice was his. Having made jewelry for both Erin and Steven made it an effortless process, as I know their taste.” Tyler and Brady have been together for five years. This would be the American Idol judge’s third marriage — he previously was wed to Teresa Barrick and to Cyrinda Foxe.
Although Steven Tyler has yet to go on the record confirming anything, it appears as though the Aerosmith rocker is engaged to girlfriend Erin Brady. Brady, who spent the holidays vacationing in Hawaii with Tyler, has appeared in photos sporting a diamond ring on her ring finger. A spokesperson for Loree Rodkin told reporters that Tyler purchased the ring from the jeweler. “He was working, so I picked stones, built settings, showed him choices, and sent him pictures on his phone,” the spokesperson said. “He asked for guidance but the choice was his. Having made jewelry for both Erin and Steven made it an effortless process, as I know their taste.” Tyler and Brady have been together for five years. This would be the American Idol judge’s third marriage — he previously was wed to Teresa Barrick and to Cyrinda Foxe.Wednesday, December 28, 2011
New Oscar Poster revealed
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the poster for the 84th Academy Awards. The art features the iconic Oscar statuette alongside memorable images from eight films spanning eight decades: Gone with the Wind (1939), Casablanca (1943), Giant (1956), The Sound of Music (1965), The Godfather (1972), Driving Miss Daisy (1989), Forrest Gump (1994) and Gladiator (2000). All the films featured on the poster won the Academy Award for Best Picture, except Giant, for which George Stevens won the Oscar for Directing. Supported by the tagline "Celebrate the movies in all of us," the design is meant to evoke the emotional connections we all have with the movies. "Whether it's a first date or a holiday gathering with friends or family, movies are a big part of our memory," said Academy President Tom Sherak. "The Academy Awards not only honor the excellence of these movies, but also celebrate what they mean to us as a culture and to each of us individually." Check it out and share your thoughts!
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the poster for the 84th Academy Awards. The art features the iconic Oscar statuette alongside memorable images from eight films spanning eight decades: Gone with the Wind (1939), Casablanca (1943), Giant (1956), The Sound of Music (1965), The Godfather (1972), Driving Miss Daisy (1989), Forrest Gump (1994) and Gladiator (2000). All the films featured on the poster won the Academy Award for Best Picture, except Giant, for which George Stevens won the Oscar for Directing. Supported by the tagline "Celebrate the movies in all of us," the design is meant to evoke the emotional connections we all have with the movies. "Whether it's a first date or a holiday gathering with friends or family, movies are a big part of our memory," said Academy President Tom Sherak. "The Academy Awards not only honor the excellence of these movies, but also celebrate what they mean to us as a culture and to each of us individually." Check it out and share your thoughts!Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Oscar Nomination Ballots mailed out
Nomination ballots for the 84th Academy Awards were mailed today to the 5,783 voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Completed ballots must be returned to PricewaterhouseCoopers by 5 p.m. PT on Friday, January 13, 2012. Ballots received after the deadline will not be counted. Nomination and final Awards ballots are tabulated by PricewaterhouseCoopers to ensure that all aspects of the balloting process are conducted with fairness and accuracy. Prior to mailing, the PricewaterhouseCoopers staff administers a thorough verification process to ensure that there are no duplicate ballots and that none are missing. In addition to being counted and sorted, the ballots are numbered to guarantee that each one is addressed to the appropriate Academy voter.
Nomination ballots for the 84th Academy Awards were mailed today to the 5,783 voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Completed ballots must be returned to PricewaterhouseCoopers by 5 p.m. PT on Friday, January 13, 2012. Ballots received after the deadline will not be counted. Nomination and final Awards ballots are tabulated by PricewaterhouseCoopers to ensure that all aspects of the balloting process are conducted with fairness and accuracy. Prior to mailing, the PricewaterhouseCoopers staff administers a thorough verification process to ensure that there are no duplicate ballots and that none are missing. In addition to being counted and sorted, the ballots are numbered to guarantee that each one is addressed to the appropriate Academy voter.Monday, December 26, 2011
Box Office Report: "Mission: Impossible" spreads holiday cheer
It was a busy weekend for many, icluiding theater owners, as people swarmed the box office over the long holiday. Let's get right to it, since we have a lot to cover. Mission: Merrily Accomplished for Tom Cruise. The fourth installment in the actor’s Mission: Impossible spy-fi franchise — this time directed by Oscar winner Brad Bird making his live-action debut — finished in first place at the box office this weekend over both the short weekend (earning $29.5 million Friday-Sunday) and the longer four-day weekend, which includes the popular day after Christmas (earning a strong $46.2 million.) Adding in the earlier limited run in IMAX and other large-format venues, the cume stands at a solid $78.6 million with a red hot holiday week still to come when everyday behaves like a Saturday. Dropping in its second weekend to second place was the tentpole sequel Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows with an estimated $20.3 million over the three-day period and $31.8 million over four days raising the 11-day tally to $90.6 million. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked fared a little better dropping 14% from its opening frame to an estimated Friday-to-Monday take of $20 million ranking third for the session. The Fox release has taken in $56.9 million in 11 days. With kids now out of school and on break, the studio is expecting stellar daily grosses for the next week. Sony's much-hyped The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo opened in fourth place with a mediocre start grossing an estimated $19.4 million over the four-day holiday weekend and $27.7 million since debuting on Tuesday night. Directed by David Fincher, the R-rated remake of the hit Swedish film averaged $6,658 from 2,914 locations and like other films is hoping to pick up solid numbers during the holiday week ahead. Steven Spielberg had a bumpy start to his Christmas double feature offering for North American movie fans. The animated actioner The Adventures of Tintin bowed to just $16.1 million over the four-day weekend, according to estimates, with $20.8 million across the six-day debut period of Wednesday-to-Monday. The domestic total including the earlier run in Quebec which began on December 9 is $24.1 million. The 3D Paramount release played in 3,087 theaters and averaged $5,215 over four days but with sensational reviews is hoping to find American audiences over time. The property is not too well-known in the United States which always posed a challenge. Also slow out of the gate, but well-positioned to gain some ground during the holiday week ahead, was the Matt Damon drama We Bought a Zoo which opened on Friday and collected an estimated $15.6 million over the long weekend from 3,117 locations for a $5,005 average. The World War I drama War Horse enjoyed a solid debut on Christmas Sunday with $7.5 million on opening day and an estimated $15 million for the two-day Sunday-Monday span. Released by Disney, the PG-13 film averaged a strong $6,324 over only two days and was able to capitalize on good reviews and the brand name of Steven Spielberg. Also opening on Christmas Day was the thriller The Darkest Hour which bowed to $3 million on Sunday and $5.5 million over two days. The Summit release averaged only $2,367 across two days from 2,324 playdates. In limited release, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close earned $137,000 in six sites over Sunday and Monday. It had the best per-screen average with $$22,833 in the charts. The four-day totals are listed below.
1. Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol -- $46.2 million
2. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows -- $31.8 million
3. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked -- $20 million
4. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo -- $19.4 million
5. The Adventures of Tintin -- $16.1 million
6. We Bought a Zoo -- $15.6 million
7. War Horse -- $15 million.
8. The Darkest Hour -- $5.5 million.
9. New Year's Eve -- $3.3 million
10. The Descendants -- $2.1 million
Friday, December 23, 2011
--------- Box Office Preview: A crowded slate for the holidays
A jam-packed menu of offerings will greet North American moviegoers who have no shortage of options during the Christmas holiday frame. Four films open or expand nationwide between Wednesday and Friday while two more wide bows will arrive on Sunday for the big holiday. And with Christmas Eve falling on the worst possible day this year - Saturday - ticket sales on that day will be depressed thanks to holiday traveling, last-minute shopping, and theaters closing early. During the period from Christmas Day to New Year’s, pretty much every day is a weekend day — all films in release should recoup some serious cash then. Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol grossed $17.9 million from a lucrative five-day IMAX run, and it pulled in another $8.9 million on its first day of wide release on Wednesday, giving it a $26 million total. Over the next three days, the blockbuster should just about double its total with $27 million, while the longer five-day Wednesday-to-Sunday wide release could deliver roughly $38 million, all but guranteeing it a first place finish. Sony counters with a franchise film of its own with the Hollywood version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo starring Daniel Craig. The R-rated crime thriller should play to a somewhat narrower audience but with millions of people in the U.S. familiar with the book and the Swedish film, a large enough crowd exists to give this Sony release a good start this weekend putting it into the top three for the frame. The film, which debuted on Wednesday, earned $5.1 million on its opening day. That being said, the film seems destined for $17 million weekend, which seems slightly low given the popularity of the book — though not at all troublesome. It should earn $27 million over the Wednesday-to-Sunday period. The Christmas Eve effect will counter whatever holiday-boost Sherlock Holes: A Game of Shadows would have received. A 60% drop would put the Robert Downey, Jr. movie at $15 million over the Friday-to-Sunday period, landing it in third place. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked should suffer a smaller drop, closer to 45%, for a fourth place finish with $12 million over the weekend. Steven Spielberg’s hugely expensive motion-capture film The Adventures of Tintin has already amassed $239 million overseas, and that’s a good thing, because American audiences aren’t nearly as aware of the Tintin character or the comics from which he came. A $2.3 million Wednesday forebodes a $9.5 million weekend, just slightly ahead of We Bought a Zoo, which may find $9 million over this weekend, making fifth place a tough battle to the end. As if the field wasn't crowded enough, two more wide releases hit theaters on Sunday for the Christmas Day rush but will be too late to make a big dent into the weekend figures. Steven Spielberg's second film of the frame War Horse opens in 2,376 locations through Disney. While many stories about a kid and his animal play to children, this one will probably not given its war violence and PG-13 rating. Look for the World War I saga to play to an older crowd of people looking for an old fashioned sentimental story. Reviews have been good, but the target audience has plenty of other options to choose from over the holidays including many with big stars. With most films aiming for young kids or older adults, Summit hopes to exploit an opportunity to connect with teens and young adults with the apocalyptic thriller The Darkest Hour. The PG-13 film will be unleashed in 2,200 sites but despite the lack of compelling choices right now for high school and college students, this one does not have the power to make it an event film. Plus darker films historically have done poor business at Christmas when people want lighter and happier fare. Not surprisingly, the film was not screened for critics. Look for box office updates through the holiday weekend.
A jam-packed menu of offerings will greet North American moviegoers who have no shortage of options during the Christmas holiday frame. Four films open or expand nationwide between Wednesday and Friday while two more wide bows will arrive on Sunday for the big holiday. And with Christmas Eve falling on the worst possible day this year - Saturday - ticket sales on that day will be depressed thanks to holiday traveling, last-minute shopping, and theaters closing early. During the period from Christmas Day to New Year’s, pretty much every day is a weekend day — all films in release should recoup some serious cash then. Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol grossed $17.9 million from a lucrative five-day IMAX run, and it pulled in another $8.9 million on its first day of wide release on Wednesday, giving it a $26 million total. Over the next three days, the blockbuster should just about double its total with $27 million, while the longer five-day Wednesday-to-Sunday wide release could deliver roughly $38 million, all but guranteeing it a first place finish. Sony counters with a franchise film of its own with the Hollywood version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo starring Daniel Craig. The R-rated crime thriller should play to a somewhat narrower audience but with millions of people in the U.S. familiar with the book and the Swedish film, a large enough crowd exists to give this Sony release a good start this weekend putting it into the top three for the frame. The film, which debuted on Wednesday, earned $5.1 million on its opening day. That being said, the film seems destined for $17 million weekend, which seems slightly low given the popularity of the book — though not at all troublesome. It should earn $27 million over the Wednesday-to-Sunday period. The Christmas Eve effect will counter whatever holiday-boost Sherlock Holes: A Game of Shadows would have received. A 60% drop would put the Robert Downey, Jr. movie at $15 million over the Friday-to-Sunday period, landing it in third place. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked should suffer a smaller drop, closer to 45%, for a fourth place finish with $12 million over the weekend. Steven Spielberg’s hugely expensive motion-capture film The Adventures of Tintin has already amassed $239 million overseas, and that’s a good thing, because American audiences aren’t nearly as aware of the Tintin character or the comics from which he came. A $2.3 million Wednesday forebodes a $9.5 million weekend, just slightly ahead of We Bought a Zoo, which may find $9 million over this weekend, making fifth place a tough battle to the end. As if the field wasn't crowded enough, two more wide releases hit theaters on Sunday for the Christmas Day rush but will be too late to make a big dent into the weekend figures. Steven Spielberg's second film of the frame War Horse opens in 2,376 locations through Disney. While many stories about a kid and his animal play to children, this one will probably not given its war violence and PG-13 rating. Look for the World War I saga to play to an older crowd of people looking for an old fashioned sentimental story. Reviews have been good, but the target audience has plenty of other options to choose from over the holidays including many with big stars. With most films aiming for young kids or older adults, Summit hopes to exploit an opportunity to connect with teens and young adults with the apocalyptic thriller The Darkest Hour. The PG-13 film will be unleashed in 2,200 sites but despite the lack of compelling choices right now for high school and college students, this one does not have the power to make it an event film. Plus darker films historically have done poor business at Christmas when people want lighter and happier fare. Not surprisingly, the film was not screened for critics. Look for box office updates through the holiday weekend.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
"The X-Factor" crowns a winner
After a two-hour finale featuring holiday songs by the Top 3, a billion holiday commercials, and performances by Justin Bieber and Stevie Wonder, Leona Lewis, 50 Cent, and Ne-Yo and Pitbull, someone has won a $5 million recording contract! The winner of The X Factor is….Melanie Amaro!
Adam Lambert arrested in Finland
Adam Lambert was arrested outside a club in Finland on Thursday night for fighting with his boyfriend (Finnish Big Brother star Sauli Koskinen), according to multiple reports. The dispute began inside a Helinski bar and spilled out into the street, where the cops apprehended the duo and took them into custody. They were reportedly questioned and released. Koskinen responded to the incident with a blog post (roughly translated from Finnish):
Adam Lambert was arrested outside a club in Finland on Thursday night for fighting with his boyfriend (Finnish Big Brother star Sauli Koskinen), according to multiple reports. The dispute began inside a Helinski bar and spilled out into the street, where the cops apprehended the duo and took them into custody. They were reportedly questioned and released. Koskinen responded to the incident with a blog post (roughly translated from Finnish): “The limelight is not easy. But celebrities are only human people. Love is not easy but it is forever! … [E]verything is really good! … Hey, the evening was pretty funny and the hangover is already gone! Yay! P.S. By the way, paparazzi, including those at the rear door of the police station … Go home already!”
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" trailer has arrived
The Lord of the Rings was one of the most successful film series in history. And if the long-awaited teaser trailer of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is anything to go by, Peter Jackson's return to Middle Earth should be successful both critically and commercially. He says: "My dear Frodo, you asked me once if I had told you everything there was to know about my adventures. While I can honestly say I have told you the truth, I may not have told you all of it." It then cuts to a young Bilbo, played by The Office star Martin Freeman, who is approached by Sir Ian McKellan's Gandalf and invited on an adventure. The CGI looks amazing and it feels good to be back in the land of Hobbits and elves. Check it all out below and leave your thoughts after the jump.
The Lord of the Rings was one of the most successful film series in history. And if the long-awaited teaser trailer of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is anything to go by, Peter Jackson's return to Middle Earth should be successful both critically and commercially. He says: "My dear Frodo, you asked me once if I had told you everything there was to know about my adventures. While I can honestly say I have told you the truth, I may not have told you all of it." It then cuts to a young Bilbo, played by The Office star Martin Freeman, who is approached by Sir Ian McKellan's Gandalf and invited on an adventure. The CGI looks amazing and it feels good to be back in the land of Hobbits and elves. Check it all out below and leave your thoughts after the jump.
Orson Welles' Oscar for "Citizen Kane" sells for $861K
The Academy Award statuette that Orson Welles won for the original screenplay of Citizen Kane was auctioned for more than $861,000 Tuesday in Los Angeles. Nate D. Sanders Auctions spokesman Sam Heller said bidders from around the world, including David Copperfield, vied for the Oscar. The 1942 Oscar was thought to be lost for decades. It surfaced in 1994 when cinematographer Gary Graver tried to sell it. The sale was stopped by Beatrice Welles, Orson’s youngest daughter and sole heir. Copperfield, who was outbid in the auction, said he admires Welles not only for his cinematic successes, but because he, too, was a magician. Welles hosted Copperfield’s first television special. The auction house declined to release the highest bidder’s name. It said only a handful of Academy Awards have sold for nearly a million dollars, including the best picture Oscar awarded to David O. Selznick for Gone With The Wind, which Michael Jackson purchased for $1.54 million in 1999.
The Academy Award statuette that Orson Welles won for the original screenplay of Citizen Kane was auctioned for more than $861,000 Tuesday in Los Angeles. Nate D. Sanders Auctions spokesman Sam Heller said bidders from around the world, including David Copperfield, vied for the Oscar. The 1942 Oscar was thought to be lost for decades. It surfaced in 1994 when cinematographer Gary Graver tried to sell it. The sale was stopped by Beatrice Welles, Orson’s youngest daughter and sole heir. Copperfield, who was outbid in the auction, said he admires Welles not only for his cinematic successes, but because he, too, was a magician. Welles hosted Copperfield’s first television special. The auction house declined to release the highest bidder’s name. It said only a handful of Academy Awards have sold for nearly a million dollars, including the best picture Oscar awarded to David O. Selznick for Gone With The Wind, which Michael Jackson purchased for $1.54 million in 1999. Monday, December 19, 2011
Daniel Radcliffe to host "SNL"
Daniel Radcliffe is set to make his hosting debut on SNL Jan. 14, the network has announced. Lana Del Rey will be the musical guest. The show also announced former NBA star Charles Barkley would return as host on Jan. 7, the first new episode of 2012. Barkley last hosted in Jan. 2010, when he also helmed the first episode of the new year. The musical guest this time will be Kelly Clarkson.
Daniel Radcliffe is set to make his hosting debut on SNL Jan. 14, the network has announced. Lana Del Rey will be the musical guest. The show also announced former NBA star Charles Barkley would return as host on Jan. 7, the first new episode of 2012. Barkley last hosted in Jan. 2010, when he also helmed the first episode of the new year. The musical guest this time will be Kelly Clarkson.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Box Office Report: "Sherlock Holmes" opens at a weak No. 1
Some good news: The box office was up this weekend after a few weeks of poor performances. The bad news? It should have performed much higher. Warner Bros.' Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows finished first with an estimated $40 million. By comparison, the 2009 original grossed $62 million its first weekend. Granted, that movie opened on Christmas Day, resulting in holiday-inflated figures. Still, most box-office prognosticators thought the $125 million sequel would at least cross $50 million this weekend. While it's already behind the eight-ball, it might be able to recoup some of its loss next weekend thanks to the holiday crowds. But it’ll have to contend with The Adventures of Tintin, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, and the wide expansion of Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol, among other releases. Surely Sherlock would have liked to have started out with a bit more cash. Fox’s $80 million threequel, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, squeaked its way to $23.5 million its opening weekend. That’s far below the opening days of the franchise’s first two movies. It also continued this year’s trend of family films struggling to duplicate the big openings of their predecessors. The weekend's one bright spot was Paramount’s Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol, which collected $13 million from just 425 IMAX and large-format theaters. That translates to a meaty $30,588 per-screen average, though some credit should be given to The Dark Knight Rises prologue that played in front of the film at 42 IMAX locations. The fourth entry in the Tom Cruise action films' strong early performance bodes well for its wide expansion into 3,400 theaters on Wednesday. New Year's Eve dropped 43% to end the weekend in fourth place with $7.4 million, while The Sitter snagged fifth place with $4.4 million. Further down the chart in seventh place was Young Adult, which expanded from eight to 986 theaters this weekend. The R-rated comedy clearly wasn’t ready for such a wide release, as it grossed only $3.7 million in seventh place. The complete Top 10 appears below.
1. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows -- $40 million
2. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked -- $23.5 million
3. Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol — $13 million
4. New Year’s Eve -- $7.4 million
5. The Sitter -- $4.4 million
6. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 1 -- $4.3 million
7. Young Adult -- $3.7 million
8. Hugo -- $3.62 million
9. Arthur Christmas -- $3.6 million
10. The Muppets -- $3.5 million
Some good news: The box office was up this weekend after a few weeks of poor performances. The bad news? It should have performed much higher. Warner Bros.' Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows finished first with an estimated $40 million. By comparison, the 2009 original grossed $62 million its first weekend. Granted, that movie opened on Christmas Day, resulting in holiday-inflated figures. Still, most box-office prognosticators thought the $125 million sequel would at least cross $50 million this weekend. While it's already behind the eight-ball, it might be able to recoup some of its loss next weekend thanks to the holiday crowds. But it’ll have to contend with The Adventures of Tintin, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, and the wide expansion of Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol, among other releases. Surely Sherlock would have liked to have started out with a bit more cash. Fox’s $80 million threequel, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, squeaked its way to $23.5 million its opening weekend. That’s far below the opening days of the franchise’s first two movies. It also continued this year’s trend of family films struggling to duplicate the big openings of their predecessors. The weekend's one bright spot was Paramount’s Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol, which collected $13 million from just 425 IMAX and large-format theaters. That translates to a meaty $30,588 per-screen average, though some credit should be given to The Dark Knight Rises prologue that played in front of the film at 42 IMAX locations. The fourth entry in the Tom Cruise action films' strong early performance bodes well for its wide expansion into 3,400 theaters on Wednesday. New Year's Eve dropped 43% to end the weekend in fourth place with $7.4 million, while The Sitter snagged fifth place with $4.4 million. Further down the chart in seventh place was Young Adult, which expanded from eight to 986 theaters this weekend. The R-rated comedy clearly wasn’t ready for such a wide release, as it grossed only $3.7 million in seventh place. The complete Top 10 appears below.1. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows -- $40 million
2. Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked -- $23.5 million
3. Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol — $13 million
4. New Year’s Eve -- $7.4 million
5. The Sitter -- $4.4 million
6. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 1 -- $4.3 million
7. Young Adult -- $3.7 million
8. Hugo -- $3.62 million
9. Arthur Christmas -- $3.6 million
10. The Muppets -- $3.5 million
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Etta James in final stages of leukemia
I have confirmed that iconic soul singer Etta James’s health has taken a turn for the worst. It’s been a year of medical hardship for 73-year-old James. According to Lupe De Leon, her manager of 30 years, “Etta has a terminal illness. She’s in the final stages of leukemia. She has also been diagnosed with dementia and Hepatitis C. She’s in a home right now and mostly sleeps. She is under the care of a live-in doctor from Riverside Community Hospital and two others who have placed her on oxygen. Her husband is with her 24 hours a day, and her sons visit regularly. We’re all very sad. We’re just waiting.”
I have confirmed that iconic soul singer Etta James’s health has taken a turn for the worst. It’s been a year of medical hardship for 73-year-old James. According to Lupe De Leon, her manager of 30 years, “Etta has a terminal illness. She’s in the final stages of leukemia. She has also been diagnosed with dementia and Hepatitis C. She’s in a home right now and mostly sleeps. She is under the care of a live-in doctor from Riverside Community Hospital and two others who have placed her on oxygen. Her husband is with her 24 hours a day, and her sons visit regularly. We’re all very sad. We’re just waiting.”Friday, December 16, 2011
Britney Spears engaged!
Following up on rampant online buzz, sources are reporting that Britney Spears is engaged to Jason Trawick, the agent she’s been officially dating since May of last year. Spears previously hinted at big news in a tweet: “OMG. Last night Jason surprised me with the one gift I’ve been waiting for. Can’t wait to show you! SO SO SO excited!!!! Xxo” Spears has been married twice before: Once to old friend Jason Alexander in a blink-of-an-eye Vegas hitching, and once to Kevein Federline.
Following up on rampant online buzz, sources are reporting that Britney Spears is engaged to Jason Trawick, the agent she’s been officially dating since May of last year. Spears previously hinted at big news in a tweet: “OMG. Last night Jason surprised me with the one gift I’ve been waiting for. Can’t wait to show you! SO SO SO excited!!!! Xxo” Spears has been married twice before: Once to old friend Jason Alexander in a blink-of-an-eye Vegas hitching, and once to Kevein Federline.
Box Office Preview: "Sherlock Holmes" to rejuvenate box office
Three big Hollywood sequels - with no 3D gimmicks at play or numerals in the titles - invade the struggling North American box office hoping to pump up excitement and get audiences back into those empty seats. The weeks leading up to Christmas can be tough going at the multiplex, with kids studying for exams and parents rushing to prepare for the holidays. Thankfully, we have Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. The first Sherlock Holmes opened to an unexpected $62.3 million two years ago. However, it debuted on Christmas Day, which inflated its initial figures a bit. Robert Downey Jr. continues to be one of the most popular and respected Hollywood actors and his drawing power is still substantial. Add in Jude Law and returning director Guy Ritchie and it looks like a bona fide hit. Good reviews should help convince consumers too. Opening in 3,703 theaters, "Sherlock Holmes" may take in about $52 million this weekend, enough for a first place opening. Another year, another Chipmunk movie. The first Chipmunks movie premiered to a strong $44.3 million on the same December weekend in 2007. However, this year has witnessed several family films struggle to duplicate the big openings of their predecessors (see Kung Fu Panda 2, Happy Feet Two, and Spy Kids: All the Time in the World). I think Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked may face the same fate, while still debuting to a very respectable $30 million in second place. Third place is a tricky one to predict, since we have Mission:Impossible -- Ghost Protocol thrown into the mix. In advance of its wide release next Wednesday, Paramount is previewing the latest Tpm Cruise action pic in 425 theaters this weekend. Of those 425 sites, about 300 represent IMAX screens. (Director Brad Bird shot about 30 minutes of the movie with IMAX cameras.) This IMAX strategy could create a first wave of movie fans that can see the film for the piece of escapist entertainment that it is and start persuading a broader audience to look beyond its couch-jumping star and focus instead on the total package which delivers a roller coaster ride at a time when adults will have lots of time off. In the end, it could crack third place with close to $9 million. The star-studded comedy New Year's Eve earned some of the worst reviews of the year and opened to a tepid $13 million last weekend (compared to Valentine’s Day‘s $56.3 million). It could fall 45% to earn a fourth place finish with $7 million. The R-rated comedy Young Adult— directed by Jason Reitman (Up in the Air), written by Diablo Cody (Juno), and starring recent Golden Globe nominee Charlize Theron — expands from eight theaters to 986 this weekend. The $12 million movie did pretty good but not spectacular business last week, averaging $39,000 per theater. Expect that per-location average to drop to a still commendable $5,000 this weekend, pushing its total to $5 million by the end of the weekend, rounding out the Top 5. As always ,check back Sunday for our early estimates.
Three big Hollywood sequels - with no 3D gimmicks at play or numerals in the titles - invade the struggling North American box office hoping to pump up excitement and get audiences back into those empty seats. The weeks leading up to Christmas can be tough going at the multiplex, with kids studying for exams and parents rushing to prepare for the holidays. Thankfully, we have Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. The first Sherlock Holmes opened to an unexpected $62.3 million two years ago. However, it debuted on Christmas Day, which inflated its initial figures a bit. Robert Downey Jr. continues to be one of the most popular and respected Hollywood actors and his drawing power is still substantial. Add in Jude Law and returning director Guy Ritchie and it looks like a bona fide hit. Good reviews should help convince consumers too. Opening in 3,703 theaters, "Sherlock Holmes" may take in about $52 million this weekend, enough for a first place opening. Another year, another Chipmunk movie. The first Chipmunks movie premiered to a strong $44.3 million on the same December weekend in 2007. However, this year has witnessed several family films struggle to duplicate the big openings of their predecessors (see Kung Fu Panda 2, Happy Feet Two, and Spy Kids: All the Time in the World). I think Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked may face the same fate, while still debuting to a very respectable $30 million in second place. Third place is a tricky one to predict, since we have Mission:Impossible -- Ghost Protocol thrown into the mix. In advance of its wide release next Wednesday, Paramount is previewing the latest Tpm Cruise action pic in 425 theaters this weekend. Of those 425 sites, about 300 represent IMAX screens. (Director Brad Bird shot about 30 minutes of the movie with IMAX cameras.) This IMAX strategy could create a first wave of movie fans that can see the film for the piece of escapist entertainment that it is and start persuading a broader audience to look beyond its couch-jumping star and focus instead on the total package which delivers a roller coaster ride at a time when adults will have lots of time off. In the end, it could crack third place with close to $9 million. The star-studded comedy New Year's Eve earned some of the worst reviews of the year and opened to a tepid $13 million last weekend (compared to Valentine’s Day‘s $56.3 million). It could fall 45% to earn a fourth place finish with $7 million. The R-rated comedy Young Adult— directed by Jason Reitman (Up in the Air), written by Diablo Cody (Juno), and starring recent Golden Globe nominee Charlize Theron — expands from eight theaters to 986 this weekend. The $12 million movie did pretty good but not spectacular business last week, averaging $39,000 per theater. Expect that per-location average to drop to a still commendable $5,000 this weekend, pushing its total to $5 million by the end of the weekend, rounding out the Top 5. As always ,check back Sunday for our early estimates.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Golden Globes announce their nominations!
The 69th annual Golden Globes race will soon begin: This morning, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced this year’s nominees. Who leads the pack in TV and film this year? See the full list of nominees here, and see who picks up the trophy at the ceremony Jan. 15!
Best Drama
The Descendants
The Help
Hugo
The Ides of March
Moneyball
War Horse
Best Comedy/Musical
50/50
The Artist
Bridesmaids
Carnage
Midnight in Paris
My Week with Marilyn
Best Animated Film
Arthur Christmas
Cars 2
Rango
Puss in Boots
The Adventures of Tintin
Best Foreign Language Film
The Flowers of War
In the Land of Blood and Honey
The Kid With a Bike
A Separation
The Skin I Live In
Best Actor in a Drama
George Clooney, The Descendants
Brad Pitt, Moneyball
Ryan Gosling, The Ides of March
Michael Fassbender, Shame
Leonardo DiCaprio, J. Edgar
Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical
Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Brendan Gleeson, The Guard
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 50/50
Ryan Gosling, Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Owen Wilson, Midnight in Paris
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Kenneth Branagh, My Week With Marilyn
Albert Brooks, Drive
Jonah Hill, Moneyball
Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Viggo Mortensen, A Dangerous Method
Best Actress in a Drama
Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs
Viola Davis, The Help
Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk About Kevin
Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy
Jodie Foster, Carnage
Charlize Theron, Young Adult
Kristen Wiig, Bridesmaids
Michelle Williams, My Week with Marilyn
Kate Winslet, Carnage
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Shailene Woodley, The Descendants
Octavia Spencer, The Help
Janet McTeer, Albert Nobbs
Berenice Bejo, The Artist
Jessica Chastain, The Help
Best Director
Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
George Clooney, The Ides of March
Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Alexander Payne, The Descendants
Martin Scorsese, Hugo
Best Screenplay for a Motion Picture
Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash, Kaui Hart Hemmings, The Descendants
Steve Zallian, Aaron Sorkin, Stan Chervin, Michael Lewis, Moneyball
George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Beau Willimon, The Ides of March
Best Original Score in a Motion Picture
Ludovic Bource, The Artist
Abel Korzeniowski, W.E.
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Howard Shore, Hugo
John Williams, War Horse
Best Original Song in a Motion Picture
“Hello Hello,” Gnomeo & Juliet
“The Keeper,” Machine Gun Preacher
“Lay Your Head Down,” Albert Nobbs
“The Living Proof,” The Help
“Masterpiece,” W.E.
Best TV Drama
American Horror Story
Boardwalk Empire
Boss
Game of Thrones
Homeland
Best TV Comedy or Musical
Enlightened
Episodes
Glee
Modern Family
New Girl
Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture
Cinema Verite
Downton Abbey
The Hour
Mildred Pierce
Too Big To Fail
Best Actor in a TV Drama
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire
Damian Lewis, Homeland
Jeremy Irons, The Borgias
Kelsey Grammer, Boss
Best Actor in a TV Musical or Comedy
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
David Duchovny, Californication
Johnny Galecki, The Big Bang Theory
Thomas Jane, Hung
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes
Best Actor in a Mini-Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Hugh Bonneville, Downton Abbey
Idris Elba, Luther
William Hurt, Too Big To Fail
Bill Nighy, Page Eight
Dominic West, The Hour
Best Supporting Actor in TV Series, Mini-Series, or Made-for-TV Movie
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Paul Giamatti, Too Big To Fail
Guy Pearce, Mildred Pierce
Tim Robbins, Cinema Verite
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
Best Actress in a TV Drama
Claire Danes, Homeland
Mireille Enos, The Killing
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Madeleine Stowe, Revenge
Callie Thorne, Necessary Roughness
Best Actress in a TV Musical or Comedy
Laura Dern, Enlightened
Zooey Deschanel, New Girl
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Laura Linney, The Big C
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation
Best Actress in a Mini-Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Romola Garai, The Hour
Diane Lane, Cinema Verite
Elizabeth McGovern, Downton Abbey
Emily Watson, Appropriate Adult
Kate Winslet, Mildred Pierce
Best Supporting Actress in TV Series, Mini-Series, or Made-for-TV Movie
Jessica Lange, American Horror Story
Kelly Macdonald, Boardwalk Empire
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Evan Rachel Wood, Mildred Pierce
The 69th annual Golden Globes race will soon begin: This morning, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced this year’s nominees. Who leads the pack in TV and film this year? See the full list of nominees here, and see who picks up the trophy at the ceremony Jan. 15!Best Drama
The Descendants
The Help
Hugo
The Ides of March
Moneyball
War Horse
Best Comedy/Musical
50/50
The Artist
Bridesmaids
Carnage
Midnight in Paris
My Week with Marilyn
Best Animated Film
Arthur Christmas
Cars 2
Rango
Puss in Boots
The Adventures of Tintin
Best Foreign Language Film
The Flowers of War
In the Land of Blood and Honey
The Kid With a Bike
A Separation
The Skin I Live In
Best Actor in a Drama
George Clooney, The Descendants
Brad Pitt, Moneyball
Ryan Gosling, The Ides of March
Michael Fassbender, Shame
Leonardo DiCaprio, J. Edgar
Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical
Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Brendan Gleeson, The Guard
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 50/50
Ryan Gosling, Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Owen Wilson, Midnight in Paris
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Kenneth Branagh, My Week With Marilyn
Albert Brooks, Drive
Jonah Hill, Moneyball
Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Viggo Mortensen, A Dangerous Method
Best Actress in a Drama
Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs
Viola Davis, The Help
Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk About Kevin
Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy
Jodie Foster, Carnage
Charlize Theron, Young Adult
Kristen Wiig, Bridesmaids
Michelle Williams, My Week with Marilyn
Kate Winslet, Carnage
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Shailene Woodley, The Descendants
Octavia Spencer, The Help
Janet McTeer, Albert Nobbs
Berenice Bejo, The Artist
Jessica Chastain, The Help
Best Director
Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
George Clooney, The Ides of March
Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Alexander Payne, The Descendants
Martin Scorsese, Hugo
Best Screenplay for a Motion Picture
Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon, Jim Rash, Kaui Hart Hemmings, The Descendants
Steve Zallian, Aaron Sorkin, Stan Chervin, Michael Lewis, Moneyball
George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Beau Willimon, The Ides of March
Best Original Score in a Motion Picture
Ludovic Bource, The Artist
Abel Korzeniowski, W.E.
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Howard Shore, Hugo
John Williams, War Horse
Best Original Song in a Motion Picture
“Hello Hello,” Gnomeo & Juliet
“The Keeper,” Machine Gun Preacher
“Lay Your Head Down,” Albert Nobbs
“The Living Proof,” The Help
“Masterpiece,” W.E.
Best TV Drama
American Horror Story
Boardwalk Empire
Boss
Game of Thrones
Homeland
Best TV Comedy or Musical
Enlightened
Episodes
Glee
Modern Family
New Girl
Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture
Cinema Verite
Downton Abbey
The Hour
Mildred Pierce
Too Big To Fail
Best Actor in a TV Drama
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire
Damian Lewis, Homeland
Jeremy Irons, The Borgias
Kelsey Grammer, Boss
Best Actor in a TV Musical or Comedy
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
David Duchovny, Californication
Johnny Galecki, The Big Bang Theory
Thomas Jane, Hung
Matt LeBlanc, Episodes
Best Actor in a Mini-Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Hugh Bonneville, Downton Abbey
Idris Elba, Luther
William Hurt, Too Big To Fail
Bill Nighy, Page Eight
Dominic West, The Hour
Best Supporting Actor in TV Series, Mini-Series, or Made-for-TV Movie
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Paul Giamatti, Too Big To Fail
Guy Pearce, Mildred Pierce
Tim Robbins, Cinema Verite
Eric Stonestreet, Modern Family
Best Actress in a TV Drama
Claire Danes, Homeland
Mireille Enos, The Killing
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Madeleine Stowe, Revenge
Callie Thorne, Necessary Roughness
Best Actress in a TV Musical or Comedy
Laura Dern, Enlightened
Zooey Deschanel, New Girl
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Laura Linney, The Big C
Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation
Best Actress in a Mini-Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Romola Garai, The Hour
Diane Lane, Cinema Verite
Elizabeth McGovern, Downton Abbey
Emily Watson, Appropriate Adult
Kate Winslet, Mildred Pierce
Best Supporting Actress in TV Series, Mini-Series, or Made-for-TV Movie
Jessica Lange, American Horror Story
Kelly Macdonald, Boardwalk Empire
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Sofia Vergara, Modern Family
Evan Rachel Wood, Mildred Pierce
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
SAG nominations announced!: "The Help" leads
The Screen Actors Guild Awards have announced their nominees, with The Help leading the pack with four nominations. The Artist also fared very well, while Hugo, Harry Potter, War Horse and Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close received no recogition. Great news for Glenn Close who scored a Lead Actress nomination for Albert Nobbs. Also, Hugo failed to garner a Ensemble Cast nod which could be bad news come Oscar time. The full list appears below.
BEST ENSEMBLE CAST
The Artist
Bridesmaids
The Descendants
The Help
Midnight in Paris
BEST ACTOR
Demián Bichir, A Better Life
George Clooney, The Descendants
Leonardo DiCaprio, J. Edgar
Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Brad Pitt, Moneyball
BEST ACTRESS
Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs
Viola Davis, The Help
Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk About Kevin
Michelle Williams, My Week With Marilyn
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Kenneth Branagh, My Week With Marilyn
Armie Hammer, J. Edgar
Jonah Hill, Moneyball
Nick Nolte, Warrior
Christopher Plummer, Beginners
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Berenice Bejo, The Artist
Jessica Chastain, The Help
Melissa McCarthy, Bridesmaids
Janet McTeer, Albert Nobbs
Octavia Spencer, The Help
The Screen Actors Guild Awards have announced their nominees, with The Help leading the pack with four nominations. The Artist also fared very well, while Hugo, Harry Potter, War Horse and Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close received no recogition. Great news for Glenn Close who scored a Lead Actress nomination for Albert Nobbs. Also, Hugo failed to garner a Ensemble Cast nod which could be bad news come Oscar time. The full list appears below.BEST ENSEMBLE CAST
The Artist
Bridesmaids
The Descendants
The Help
Midnight in Paris
BEST ACTOR
Demián Bichir, A Better Life
George Clooney, The Descendants
Leonardo DiCaprio, J. Edgar
Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Brad Pitt, Moneyball
BEST ACTRESS
Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs
Viola Davis, The Help
Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady
Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk About Kevin
Michelle Williams, My Week With Marilyn
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Kenneth Branagh, My Week With Marilyn
Armie Hammer, J. Edgar
Jonah Hill, Moneyball
Nick Nolte, Warrior
Christopher Plummer, Beginners
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Berenice Bejo, The Artist
Jessica Chastain, The Help
Melissa McCarthy, Bridesmaids
Janet McTeer, Albert Nobbs
Octavia Spencer, The Help
Fantasia welcomes baby boy
American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino gave birth to a healthy baby boy! Dallas Xavier checked in at 7 lbs., 9 oz. and measured 21 inches when he was born in North Carolina on Tuesday. ”I feel so blessed that my son Dallas Xavier was born healthy, and is a wonderful new addition to our family,” Barrino told reporters. “I thank all my fans for their well wishes and continued support.” Barrino also has a daughter, Zion, 10.
American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino gave birth to a healthy baby boy! Dallas Xavier checked in at 7 lbs., 9 oz. and measured 21 inches when he was born in North Carolina on Tuesday. ”I feel so blessed that my son Dallas Xavier was born healthy, and is a wonderful new addition to our family,” Barrino told reporters. “I thank all my fans for their well wishes and continued support.” Barrino also has a daughter, Zion, 10.
Trailer: "Rock of Ages" new trailer, well, rocks!
Behold the new trailer for Adam Shankman’s Rock of Ages musical, starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, Russell Brand, Paul Giamatti, Tom Cruise, Mary J. Blige, Julianne Hough, and, of course, Tom Cruise. It has a sort of cheesy flavor to it, but I think it works. I can't wait for next June to come. Can you? Watch the trailer unfold below.
Behold the new trailer for Adam Shankman’s Rock of Ages musical, starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, Russell Brand, Paul Giamatti, Tom Cruise, Mary J. Blige, Julianne Hough, and, of course, Tom Cruise. It has a sort of cheesy flavor to it, but I think it works. I can't wait for next June to come. Can you? Watch the trailer unfold below.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" release moved to Dec. 20
Sony Pictures announced today that The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo will be opening one day earlier than originally planned. Moviegoers can grab tickets to David Fincher’s adaptation of the Stieg Larsson best-seller starting at 7 p.m. on Dec. 20. Theaters are about to get overstuffed with new releases: Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol is starting an IMAX-only run this Friday, Dec. 16, before it goes wide on Dec. 21 — when it will compete with Dragon Tattoo and The Adventures of Tintin. On Dec. 23, the Matt Damon family dramedy We Bought a Zoo roars into theaters. And on Christmas day, Oscar-bait Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close and War Horse, and alien-invasion counterprogramming The Darkest Hour muscle into the multiplex too.
Sony Pictures announced today that The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo will be opening one day earlier than originally planned. Moviegoers can grab tickets to David Fincher’s adaptation of the Stieg Larsson best-seller starting at 7 p.m. on Dec. 20. Theaters are about to get overstuffed with new releases: Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol is starting an IMAX-only run this Friday, Dec. 16, before it goes wide on Dec. 21 — when it will compete with Dragon Tattoo and The Adventures of Tintin. On Dec. 23, the Matt Damon family dramedy We Bought a Zoo roars into theaters. And on Christmas day, Oscar-bait Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close and War Horse, and alien-invasion counterprogramming The Darkest Hour muscle into the multiplex too.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
AFI announces its Top 10
The American Film Institute has announced its annual list of the 10 best U.S. releases, which last year predicted nine of the eventual 10 Best Picture nominees. On the list this time are nine expected contenders: The Descendants, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, The Help, J. Edgar, Hugo, Midnight in Paris, Moneyball, The Tree of Life, and War Horse. But the AFI also included one very interesting dark horse: Bridesmaids. Missing from the top 10: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, Beginners, Drive, The Ides of March, and Young Adult. Not eligible for the list were non-American entries The Artist (which also received special recognition) and Tinker Tailor Solider Spy. Extremely Loud‘s exclusion doesn’t bode well for its chances in the coming weeks. After the film failed to screen in time for the National Board of Review and New York Film Critics Circle voting, the AFI was one of the first groups to see it for awards consideration.
The American Film Institute has announced its annual list of the 10 best U.S. releases, which last year predicted nine of the eventual 10 Best Picture nominees. On the list this time are nine expected contenders: The Descendants, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, The Help, J. Edgar, Hugo, Midnight in Paris, Moneyball, The Tree of Life, and War Horse. But the AFI also included one very interesting dark horse: Bridesmaids. Missing from the top 10: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, Beginners, Drive, The Ides of March, and Young Adult. Not eligible for the list were non-American entries The Artist (which also received special recognition) and Tinker Tailor Solider Spy. Extremely Loud‘s exclusion doesn’t bode well for its chances in the coming weeks. After the film failed to screen in time for the National Board of Review and New York Film Critics Circle voting, the AFI was one of the first groups to see it for awards consideration.
------ Box Office Report: "New Year's Eve" drops the ball with $13.7 million
Two new releases hit the box office this weekend, but it seems that not many folks turned out to support them at the box office. New Year’s Eve led the box office with $13.7 million in its first three days. The star-studded film debuted way behind similar holiday film Valentine’s Day, which found $56.3 million over its opening weekend in 2010. One thing is certain: the film will have to work hard to earn back its $56 million budget. Jonah Hill’s baby sitting comedy The Sitter started its run in second place with $10 million, continuing the recent trend of R-rated comedies not clicking at the box office. Fox’s $25 million flick earned poor reviews so it’s not likely to endure at the box office for very long. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 filled the third place slot in its fourth weekend with $7.9 million. After 24 days in theaters, "Breaking Dawn" has earned $259.5 million, and the vampire sequel is now running slightly behind its predecessors, Eclipse and New Moon, which had earned $275 million and $267.3 million at the same point, respectively. A trio of family films make up the next three rankings. In fourth, The Muppets declined by 36% to $7 million, giving it a $65.2 million total after three weekends. The Disney reboot opened solidly over Thanksgiving weekend, but it’s performed much like a front-loaded fanboy film in the weeks that followed. In fitfh place, Arthur Christmas dropped 11% to $6.6 million. Sony’s $98 million animation has earned $33.5 million after 17 days. Among new limited releases, Young Adult began its run with $321,000 out of eight theaters, leading to a $40,000 per theater average. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy did almost as well in only four theaters. The spy drama grossed $301,000, leading to a spectacular $75,250 venue average. Further down the chart, We Need to Talk About Kevin opened in just one theater, and it did fairly well, grossing $24,000. The complete Top 10 appears below.
1. New Year’s Eve – $13.7 million
2. The Sitter – $10 million
3. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 – $7.9 million
4. The Muppets – $7.1 million
5. Arthur Christmas – $6.6 million
6. Hugo -- $6.1 million
7. The Descendants -- $4.8 million
8. Happy Feet Two -- $3.8 million
9. Jack and Jill -- $3.2 million
10. Immortals -- $2.4 million
Two new releases hit the box office this weekend, but it seems that not many folks turned out to support them at the box office. New Year’s Eve led the box office with $13.7 million in its first three days. The star-studded film debuted way behind similar holiday film Valentine’s Day, which found $56.3 million over its opening weekend in 2010. One thing is certain: the film will have to work hard to earn back its $56 million budget. Jonah Hill’s baby sitting comedy The Sitter started its run in second place with $10 million, continuing the recent trend of R-rated comedies not clicking at the box office. Fox’s $25 million flick earned poor reviews so it’s not likely to endure at the box office for very long. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 filled the third place slot in its fourth weekend with $7.9 million. After 24 days in theaters, "Breaking Dawn" has earned $259.5 million, and the vampire sequel is now running slightly behind its predecessors, Eclipse and New Moon, which had earned $275 million and $267.3 million at the same point, respectively. A trio of family films make up the next three rankings. In fourth, The Muppets declined by 36% to $7 million, giving it a $65.2 million total after three weekends. The Disney reboot opened solidly over Thanksgiving weekend, but it’s performed much like a front-loaded fanboy film in the weeks that followed. In fitfh place, Arthur Christmas dropped 11% to $6.6 million. Sony’s $98 million animation has earned $33.5 million after 17 days. Among new limited releases, Young Adult began its run with $321,000 out of eight theaters, leading to a $40,000 per theater average. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy did almost as well in only four theaters. The spy drama grossed $301,000, leading to a spectacular $75,250 venue average. Further down the chart, We Need to Talk About Kevin opened in just one theater, and it did fairly well, grossing $24,000. The complete Top 10 appears below.1. New Year’s Eve – $13.7 million
2. The Sitter – $10 million
3. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 – $7.9 million
4. The Muppets – $7.1 million
5. Arthur Christmas – $6.6 million
6. Hugo -- $6.1 million
7. The Descendants -- $4.8 million
8. Happy Feet Two -- $3.8 million
9. Jack and Jill -- $3.2 million
10. Immortals -- $2.4 million
Friday, December 09, 2011
Box Office Preview: "New Year's Eve" comes early at Box Office
This is going to be short and sweet, due to a late posting by me. I apologize for the brashness of the Box office Preview. . The PG-13 film New Year's Eve is overflowing with big names like Ashton Kutcher, Katherine Heigl, Zac Efron, Josh Duhamel, Ludacris, Jon Bon Jovi, Jessica Biel, Sarah Jessica Parker, Hector Elizondo along with Oscar nominees Michelle Pfeiffer and Abigail Breslin plus Academy Award winners Robert De Niro, Hilary Swank, and Halle Berry. Garry Marshall scored a box office bonanza with this formula last time around with Valentine's Day which broke the Presidents Day opening weekend record with a towering $63.1M four-day score. This time around, I'm predicting a top spot opening of close to $25 million, thanks in large part to its high theater count of 3,300 sites. Jonah Hill tests out his ability to anchor a film all by himself with the raunchy R-rated comedy The Sitter playing a slacker forced to take care of a wealthy couple's three young children. The Fox release should play best to older teens and young adults with older adults not likely to take interest. Opening in 2,749 theaters, "The Sitter" could debut to around $11 million in a distant second place. The female crowd that has been shoveling cash into The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-- Part 1 will have a new game in town with "New Year's Eve." That could lead to a 50% decline to around $8 million for a third place finish. With no new films appropriate for kids, The Muppets should find itself in the opposite situation where its drop should be much less than last week's, earning $7.5 million for a fourth place finish. Martin Scorsese's acclaimed 3D film Hugo will expand once again in its third weekend. The Paramount release started in 1,277 locations over Thanksgiving, widened into 1,840 playdates last weekend, and will now add 768 additional runs on Friday putting it into 2,608 theaters. It should round out the Top 5 with about $7 million in ticket sales. As always, the complete Top 10 will be posted on Sunday,
This is going to be short and sweet, due to a late posting by me. I apologize for the brashness of the Box office Preview. . The PG-13 film New Year's Eve is overflowing with big names like Ashton Kutcher, Katherine Heigl, Zac Efron, Josh Duhamel, Ludacris, Jon Bon Jovi, Jessica Biel, Sarah Jessica Parker, Hector Elizondo along with Oscar nominees Michelle Pfeiffer and Abigail Breslin plus Academy Award winners Robert De Niro, Hilary Swank, and Halle Berry. Garry Marshall scored a box office bonanza with this formula last time around with Valentine's Day which broke the Presidents Day opening weekend record with a towering $63.1M four-day score. This time around, I'm predicting a top spot opening of close to $25 million, thanks in large part to its high theater count of 3,300 sites. Jonah Hill tests out his ability to anchor a film all by himself with the raunchy R-rated comedy The Sitter playing a slacker forced to take care of a wealthy couple's three young children. The Fox release should play best to older teens and young adults with older adults not likely to take interest. Opening in 2,749 theaters, "The Sitter" could debut to around $11 million in a distant second place. The female crowd that has been shoveling cash into The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-- Part 1 will have a new game in town with "New Year's Eve." That could lead to a 50% decline to around $8 million for a third place finish. With no new films appropriate for kids, The Muppets should find itself in the opposite situation where its drop should be much less than last week's, earning $7.5 million for a fourth place finish. Martin Scorsese's acclaimed 3D film Hugo will expand once again in its third weekend. The Paramount release started in 1,277 locations over Thanksgiving, widened into 1,840 playdates last weekend, and will now add 768 additional runs on Friday putting it into 2,608 theaters. It should round out the Top 5 with about $7 million in ticket sales. As always, the complete Top 10 will be posted on Sunday,
Thursday, December 08, 2011
The new trailer for "The Iron Lady"
I think she just makes it look easy: In the latest trailer for the Margaret Thatcher biopic, The Iron Lady, Meryl Streep effortlessly takes on the seemingly thankless task of playing the resolute politician. She seems to become one with Thatcher, and that's good for all of us, since it's been eons since Streep won an Academy Award. (Especially in the lead category, which she hasn't done since 1982.) Check out the trailer and see if you agree or disagree.
I think she just makes it look easy: In the latest trailer for the Margaret Thatcher biopic, The Iron Lady, Meryl Streep effortlessly takes on the seemingly thankless task of playing the resolute politician. She seems to become one with Thatcher, and that's good for all of us, since it's been eons since Streep won an Academy Award. (Especially in the lead category, which she hasn't done since 1982.) Check out the trailer and see if you agree or disagree.
Ryan Seacrest in talks with "Today"
The American Idol host Ryan Seacrest is reportedly in talks to replace Matt Lauer on NBC’s morning show Today, should Lauer opt to leave after his contract expires next year. NBC suits began preliminary talks with Seacrest on Tuesday about joining the show. The celebrity entrepreneur — who also hosts a daily show for E! — is NBC’s top pick to replace Lauer, who began tipping off his bosses this year that he wants to leave by December, 2012. At the time, a Today spokesperson said “there seems to be an awful lot of speculation around news anchors these days, and it’s not our practice to comment on any of it. Matt Lauer has a long term contract with NBC News and Today.”
The American Idol host Ryan Seacrest is reportedly in talks to replace Matt Lauer on NBC’s morning show Today, should Lauer opt to leave after his contract expires next year. NBC suits began preliminary talks with Seacrest on Tuesday about joining the show. The celebrity entrepreneur — who also hosts a daily show for E! — is NBC’s top pick to replace Lauer, who began tipping off his bosses this year that he wants to leave by December, 2012. At the time, a Today spokesperson said “there seems to be an awful lot of speculation around news anchors these days, and it’s not our practice to comment on any of it. Matt Lauer has a long term contract with NBC News and Today.”Monday, December 05, 2011
Rosie O'Donnell engaged
Rosie O’Donnell is engaged to girlfriend Michelle Rounds, media outlets have confirmed. O’Donnell and Rounds, a New York headhunter, went public with their relationship this September. No date has been set for the wedding yet, according to O’Donnell’s publicist.
It will be the second marriage for O’Donnell, who split from wife Kelli Carpenter in 2010. O’Donell has four children with Carpenter.
Rosie O’Donnell is engaged to girlfriend Michelle Rounds, media outlets have confirmed. O’Donnell and Rounds, a New York headhunter, went public with their relationship this September. No date has been set for the wedding yet, according to O’Donnell’s publicist.It will be the second marriage for O’Donnell, who split from wife Kelli Carpenter in 2010. O’Donell has four children with Carpenter.
It's official: Madonna to perform at Super Bowl halftime show
It's official: The NFL and NBC announced today during tonight’s Detroit Lions-New Orleans Saints game that Madonna will indeed be the featured performer at the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show on Feb. 5 in Indianapolis. The 53-year-old Material Girl — whose romantic drama W.E. just happens to be hitting theaters two days before the game — will collaborate with Cirque Du Soleil and Jamie King for the big gig. She is currently recording an album that’s slated to be released in 2012.
It's official: The NFL and NBC announced today during tonight’s Detroit Lions-New Orleans Saints game that Madonna will indeed be the featured performer at the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show on Feb. 5 in Indianapolis. The 53-year-old Material Girl — whose romantic drama W.E. just happens to be hitting theaters two days before the game — will collaborate with Cirque Du Soleil and Jamie King for the big gig. She is currently recording an album that’s slated to be released in 2012.Sunday, December 04, 2011
Box Office Report: "Breaking Dawn" retains top spot for third weekend
The Twihards are still going strong, pushing The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 1 to the front of the box office charts for a third straight weekend in a row. The film earned an additional $16.9 million, pushing its grand total to a staggering $247 million. The film dropped 60% this weekend, which may sound like a steep decline, and it is, but keep in mind that the weekend following the Thanksgiving holiday weekend is typically one of the slowest box-office frames of the year, hence no new wide releases. Disney’s The Muppets took a harsher-than-expected fall, dropping 62% for $11.2 million this weekend. The PG-rated film may have been front-loaded thanks to nostalgic adults who rushed out to revisit their puppet friends last weekend. The film earned a second place spot and pushed its two-week total to $56 million — quite an accomplishment for a $45-million movie about a franchise that many considered dead. In third place was Martin Scorsese’s 3-D adventure Hugo, which slid 33% for $7.6 million. The PG movie expanded from 1,277 to 1,840 theaters this weekend, which is why it held up a little better than the rest of the top five. Paramount plans to continue expanding the well-reviewed Oscar hopeful throughout the month, but the film has a long way to go before it can even make a dent in its $150-million to $170-million budget. So far, "Hugo" has grossed $25.2 million. Sony’s animated holiday flick Arthur Christmas took fourth place, down 39% for $7.4 million, whilr Happy Feet Two rounded out the Top 5 with an additional $6 million. Not far behind was The Descendants, which collected $5.2 million from just 574 locations. The Hawaiian dramedy, directed by Alexander Payne and starring George Clooney, has already made $18 million — and it’s just getting started. Finally, the NC-17 drama Shame, starring Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan, debuted to a strong $361,000 at 10 theaters. The complete Top 10 appears below.
1. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1 -- $16.9 million
2. The Muppets -- $11.2 million
3. Hugo -- $7.6 million
4. Arthur Christmas -- $7.4 million
5. Happy Feet Two -- $6.0 million
6. Jack and Jill -- $5.5 million
7. The Descendants -- $5.2 million
8. Immortals -- $4.4 million
9. Tower Heist -- $4.1 million
10. Puss in Boots -- $3.1 million
The Twihards are still going strong, pushing The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 1 to the front of the box office charts for a third straight weekend in a row. The film earned an additional $16.9 million, pushing its grand total to a staggering $247 million. The film dropped 60% this weekend, which may sound like a steep decline, and it is, but keep in mind that the weekend following the Thanksgiving holiday weekend is typically one of the slowest box-office frames of the year, hence no new wide releases. Disney’s The Muppets took a harsher-than-expected fall, dropping 62% for $11.2 million this weekend. The PG-rated film may have been front-loaded thanks to nostalgic adults who rushed out to revisit their puppet friends last weekend. The film earned a second place spot and pushed its two-week total to $56 million — quite an accomplishment for a $45-million movie about a franchise that many considered dead. In third place was Martin Scorsese’s 3-D adventure Hugo, which slid 33% for $7.6 million. The PG movie expanded from 1,277 to 1,840 theaters this weekend, which is why it held up a little better than the rest of the top five. Paramount plans to continue expanding the well-reviewed Oscar hopeful throughout the month, but the film has a long way to go before it can even make a dent in its $150-million to $170-million budget. So far, "Hugo" has grossed $25.2 million. Sony’s animated holiday flick Arthur Christmas took fourth place, down 39% for $7.4 million, whilr Happy Feet Two rounded out the Top 5 with an additional $6 million. Not far behind was The Descendants, which collected $5.2 million from just 574 locations. The Hawaiian dramedy, directed by Alexander Payne and starring George Clooney, has already made $18 million — and it’s just getting started. Finally, the NC-17 drama Shame, starring Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan, debuted to a strong $361,000 at 10 theaters. The complete Top 10 appears below.1. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1 -- $16.9 million
2. The Muppets -- $11.2 million
3. Hugo -- $7.6 million
4. Arthur Christmas -- $7.4 million
5. Happy Feet Two -- $6.0 million
6. Jack and Jill -- $5.5 million
7. The Descendants -- $5.2 million
8. Immortals -- $4.4 million
9. Tower Heist -- $4.1 million
10. Puss in Boots -- $3.1 million
Friday, December 02, 2011
Box Office Preview: "Breaking Dawn": Third weekend at No. 1?
Better clear your plate for some leftovers. The weekend following Thanksgiving typically sees few, if any, new releases, so expect a healthy heaping of leftovers to dominate the box office this weekend. Why is this? First, if a studio opened a film this weekend, it’d likely be kicked off screens by Christmas due to an overwhelming amount of December releases. And, second, if a studio has a movie that’s strong enough to withstand the December competition, why not release it a week earlier and take advantage of the holiday weekend? Going into this lackluster weekend the biggest question will be whether The Muppets can knock The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 1 off its box-office mantle. After tweleve days in wide release, "Breaking Dawn -- Part 1" smashed $500 million box office dollars on Tuesday. This being said, the film will start a steady decline, but if it follows the same trajectory as New Moon, it should drop 65% putting it at around $14.5 million for the weekend in first place. The Muppets got off to a great start banking $43.6 million in its first seven days while also scoring some of the best reviews of the year as well as a fantastic A grade from CinemaScore. Most kiddie fare drops significantly after the long Thanksgiving holiday, and I'm not convinced a Muppet is impervious to this fact. During their sophomore frames, Enchanted fell 52% and Tangled plummeted 56%. I’m going with a slightly better 50% decline for Kermit and Miss Piggy, but even that may not be enough to overtake those vampires and werewolves,; based on this, a second place finish with a close $13 million may cause a photo finish for first place by Sunday. Martin Scorsese's Hugo opened impressively last weekend keeping to 3D venues, some with a 2D option as well, and delivered a five-day score of $15.4 million. Paramount will add more than 500 new theaters on Friday bringing the total theater count north of 1,800 as it aims to capitalize on good word-of-mouth and a reduced amount of competition. The decline should be slim and a $9 million weekend could result giving the Paris-set tale a third place finish. Fourth place could be a fierce battle between two animated pictures: the well-reviewed holiday comedy Arthur Christmas and the Antarctic musical sequel Happy Feet Two. So far, the dancing penguins have outperformed "Arthur" on a daily basis since last Wednesday. But with Christmas quickly approaching," Arthur" may have topicality on its side, which could result in a fourth place $6 million finish. "Happy Feet 2" will round out the Top 5 as it settles in fifth place with $5.5 million. Check back Sunday for the full report.
Better clear your plate for some leftovers. The weekend following Thanksgiving typically sees few, if any, new releases, so expect a healthy heaping of leftovers to dominate the box office this weekend. Why is this? First, if a studio opened a film this weekend, it’d likely be kicked off screens by Christmas due to an overwhelming amount of December releases. And, second, if a studio has a movie that’s strong enough to withstand the December competition, why not release it a week earlier and take advantage of the holiday weekend? Going into this lackluster weekend the biggest question will be whether The Muppets can knock The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 1 off its box-office mantle. After tweleve days in wide release, "Breaking Dawn -- Part 1" smashed $500 million box office dollars on Tuesday. This being said, the film will start a steady decline, but if it follows the same trajectory as New Moon, it should drop 65% putting it at around $14.5 million for the weekend in first place. The Muppets got off to a great start banking $43.6 million in its first seven days while also scoring some of the best reviews of the year as well as a fantastic A grade from CinemaScore. Most kiddie fare drops significantly after the long Thanksgiving holiday, and I'm not convinced a Muppet is impervious to this fact. During their sophomore frames, Enchanted fell 52% and Tangled plummeted 56%. I’m going with a slightly better 50% decline for Kermit and Miss Piggy, but even that may not be enough to overtake those vampires and werewolves,; based on this, a second place finish with a close $13 million may cause a photo finish for first place by Sunday. Martin Scorsese's Hugo opened impressively last weekend keeping to 3D venues, some with a 2D option as well, and delivered a five-day score of $15.4 million. Paramount will add more than 500 new theaters on Friday bringing the total theater count north of 1,800 as it aims to capitalize on good word-of-mouth and a reduced amount of competition. The decline should be slim and a $9 million weekend could result giving the Paris-set tale a third place finish. Fourth place could be a fierce battle between two animated pictures: the well-reviewed holiday comedy Arthur Christmas and the Antarctic musical sequel Happy Feet Two. So far, the dancing penguins have outperformed "Arthur" on a daily basis since last Wednesday. But with Christmas quickly approaching," Arthur" may have topicality on its side, which could result in a fourth place $6 million finish. "Happy Feet 2" will round out the Top 5 as it settles in fifth place with $5.5 million. Check back Sunday for the full report.
First Look: Daniel-Day Lewis as Lincoln
Daniel-Day Lewis is crawling under the skin of a new character, and based upon what we see, it looks like he may want to clear a spot on the mantel for a few more trophies. What we see is a picture of the actor looking like the Great Emancipator at a restaurant in Virginia , where’s he’s currently filming Lincoln for Steven Spielberg. The casting department should be given props (no pun imtended) for their uncanny ability in the perfect casting choice! What he does with the role remains to be seen. but judging this book by its' cover, it looks like more bright days ahead for Daniel-Day Lewis.
Daniel-Day Lewis is crawling under the skin of a new character, and based upon what we see, it looks like he may want to clear a spot on the mantel for a few more trophies. What we see is a picture of the actor looking like the Great Emancipator at a restaurant in Virginia , where’s he’s currently filming Lincoln for Steven Spielberg. The casting department should be given props (no pun imtended) for their uncanny ability in the perfect casting choice! What he does with the role remains to be seen. but judging this book by its' cover, it looks like more bright days ahead for Daniel-Day Lewis. Thursday, December 01, 2011
Lady Gaga releases "Marry the Night" video
"Hugo" wins National Board of Review
Martin Scorsese’s 3D family film Hugo has won the National Board of Review’s prize for Best Film of 2011. The Thanksgiving-weekend release also won the Best Director award, while The Descendants also picked up multiple citations, for Best Actor (George Clooney), Best Supporting Actress (Shailene Woodley), and Best Adapted Screenplay. Missing from the largely predictable NBR top 10: The Help (which won an ensemble prize instead), Midnight in Paris, and Moneyball, as well as Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, which didn’t screen in time. Meanwhile, Tilda Swinton’s victory for Best Actress for We Need to Talk About Kevin is a big help to her chances, although last year’s winner, Another Year's Lesley Manville, failed to make the Academy’s cut. Check out the full list of winners below.
Best Film Hugo
Top 10 Films
The Artist
The Descendants
Drive
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
The Ides of March
J. Edgar
The Tree of Life
War Horse
Best Actor George Clooney, The Descendants
Best Actress Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk About Kevin
Best Supporting Actor Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Best Supporting Actress Shailene Woodley, The Descendants
Best Director Martin Scorsese, Hugo
Best Original Screenplay Will Reiser, 50/50
Best Adapted Screenplay Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon & Jim Rash, The Descendants
Breakthrough Performance Felicity Jones, Like Crazy and Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Best Foreign Film A Separation
Top 5 Foreign Films
13 Assassins
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within
Footnote
Le Havre
Point Blank
Best Documentary Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory
Top 5 Documentaries
Born to Be Wild
Buck
George Harrison: Living in the Material World
Project Nim
Senna
Best Animated Feature Rango
Best Ensemble Cast The Help
Best Debut Director J.C. Chandor, Margin Call
Spotlight Award Michael Fassbender, A Dangerous Method, Jane Eyre, Shame, X-Men: First Class
NBR Freedom of Expression Crime After Crime and Pariah
Special Achievement in Filmmaking The Harry Potter franchise
Top 10 Independent Films
50/50
Another Earth
Beginners
A Better Life
Cedar Rapids
Margin Call
Shame
Take Shelter
We Need to Talk About Kevin
Win Win
Martin Scorsese’s 3D family film Hugo has won the National Board of Review’s prize for Best Film of 2011. The Thanksgiving-weekend release also won the Best Director award, while The Descendants also picked up multiple citations, for Best Actor (George Clooney), Best Supporting Actress (Shailene Woodley), and Best Adapted Screenplay. Missing from the largely predictable NBR top 10: The Help (which won an ensemble prize instead), Midnight in Paris, and Moneyball, as well as Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, which didn’t screen in time. Meanwhile, Tilda Swinton’s victory for Best Actress for We Need to Talk About Kevin is a big help to her chances, although last year’s winner, Another Year's Lesley Manville, failed to make the Academy’s cut. Check out the full list of winners below.Best Film Hugo
Top 10 Films
The Artist
The Descendants
Drive
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
The Ides of March
J. Edgar
The Tree of Life
War Horse
Best Actor George Clooney, The Descendants
Best Actress Tilda Swinton, We Need to Talk About Kevin
Best Supporting Actor Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Best Supporting Actress Shailene Woodley, The Descendants
Best Director Martin Scorsese, Hugo
Best Original Screenplay Will Reiser, 50/50
Best Adapted Screenplay Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon & Jim Rash, The Descendants
Breakthrough Performance Felicity Jones, Like Crazy and Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Best Foreign Film A Separation
Top 5 Foreign Films
13 Assassins
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within
Footnote
Le Havre
Point Blank
Best Documentary Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory
Top 5 Documentaries
Born to Be Wild
Buck
George Harrison: Living in the Material World
Project Nim
Senna
Best Animated Feature Rango
Best Ensemble Cast The Help
Best Debut Director J.C. Chandor, Margin Call
Spotlight Award Michael Fassbender, A Dangerous Method, Jane Eyre, Shame, X-Men: First Class
NBR Freedom of Expression Crime After Crime and Pariah
Special Achievement in Filmmaking The Harry Potter franchise
Top 10 Independent Films
50/50
Another Earth
Beginners
A Better Life
Cedar Rapids
Margin Call
Shame
Take Shelter
We Need to Talk About Kevin
Win Win
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