Fall and Holiday Movies
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Latest Entry Posted 12.11.06
Monday's Box Office Roundup
Hello box office gamers. Another Monday morning, which means it's Sandie here, bringing you the results of the weekend box office. Let's get started with a little reminder of Patricia's picks. Last Thursday, Patricia predicted the following movies would land in the top five:
1. Apocalypto
2. The Holiday
3. Blood Diamond
4. Happy Feet
5. Casino Royale
And while all those movies did indeed land in the top five, 'Blood Diamond' finished 5th:
1. Apocalypto, $14.2 million
2. The Holiday, $13.5 million
3. Happy Feet, $12.7 million
4. Casino Royale, $8.8 million
5. Blood Diamond, $8.5 million
Posted 12.08.06
EXCLUSIVE: 'TMNT' Character Banner Premiere
Hold onto your half shells -- everyone's favorite ninja-fighting teenage turtles of the mutant variety are headed back to the big screen in 'TMNT,' an all-new CGI chapter in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles saga. In the wake of Shredder's demise, the Turtles have fallen apart as a family, with leader Leonardo having gone completely off the reservation. But when industrialist Max Winters begins assembling an evil army of Foot Clan alums and ancient monsters to take a stab at world domination, Leo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael must reunite to stop them. The film doesn't hit screens until March 23, 2007, but we've got an exclusive look at the theatrical banner right this very minute. Click on the image for a larger version. Enjoy!
Posted 12.08.06
Box Office Prediction: Mayans, Diamonds and Chick Flicks, Oh My!
Hi, how are you? Or as the Mayans say: Bix a belex? (Dunno if that's accurate. I got it off the Internet.) Patricia here, and I have to admit, I have no idea which movie's going to finish No. 1 this week. None. Zero. (Or as the Mayans say: Hoon. OK, I'll stop now.) My advice? Wait until bubba8193 makes his picks, and then post whatever he does. He's our only poster with a perfect prediction record, which is freaking me out a little. Maybe he's using a quantum-physics wormhole to travel back in time, like Denzel Washington in 'Deja Vu.'
'Apocalypto': A year ago, I would've confidently predicted that Mel Gibson's action-historical epic -- about a peaceful Mayan who's captured by ruthless warriors and marched off to be sacrificed -- would dominate the box office. But after the public bloodbath Gibson's endured over the last six months, I'm not so sure. And speaking of blood, you may have guessed this already, but 'Apocalypto' is violent. Really violent. If you're in the mood for decapitations and scenes where people's still-beating hearts are ripped from their chests, then this is your movie. (I never saw 'The Passion of the Christ,' but apparently this movie's less violent than that one, so take that for whatever it's worth.)
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Rumors of Hollywood grand dame and diamonds-lover Elizabeth Taylor hit the blogosphere full force earlier this year. But is she among the living? If you think you know the answer, test your celebrity trivia with our latest quiz.
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For Those Who Have Everything
They've got fame, fortune and everything their hearts could desire -- or so you think. Surely every celebrity could use a little something extra, right? Check out our gallery of what we'd give celebrities this Christmas if they were on our list.
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Oscar Race Begins
Hooray for Hollywood
Penelope Cruz, Helen Mirren, Leo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck -- the list of Academy Award hopefuls goes on and on this year. If you want the scoop about who we think should be nominated, check out our 'For Your Consideration' gallery and get all the latest Oscar headlines and more.
You Said It
Fantasy Come True
Tjnelson1949 says: "Having read the books thus far, and eagerly awaiting the third in the series, now comes the movie. As a lover of fantasy, dragons, and just a good story, I can hardly wait. What a wonderful Christmas present!"