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Thursday, November 19, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, November 19, 2009

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Hollywood’s most overpaid stars

Some surprises on the annual list of the most overpaid Hollywood stars by Forbes magazine. It wasn’t just about the fat paychecks with all those zeros. Some actors aren’t generating a good return at the Box Office, according to Forbes. In the number one spot on the magazine’s list, comic/actor Will Ferrell. Funny guys Eddie Murphy, Jim Carrey and actor Tom Cruise made the […]

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, November 18, 2009

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The Sexiest Man Alive

Photo of Johnny Depp —Paul Treadway/Matrix/People Magazine Actor Johnny Depp is 46-years-old. No matter. Today People Magazine handed Depp his second “Sexiest Man Alive” title, beating out hot younger hunks and fellow thespians Ryan Reynolds and Robert Pattinson. Depp won the title the first time around in 2003. It’s nice to see a celebrity, who’s nearly 50, getting props for aging […]

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, November 17, 2009

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Business, Entertainment, and Publishing News Bytes

FORD FUSION SELECTED MOTOR TREND CAR OF THE YEAR American automaker Ford has picked up one of the most prestigious honors in its industry. Motor Trend magazine picked the Ford Fusion 2010 as the car of the year. The Ford model beat out the redesigned Toyota Prius and BMW 7-series. Story here. “MICHAEL JACKSON’S THIS IS IT” HEADED TO TV The TV rights to the documentary of the late […]

Sunday, November 15, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, November 15, 2009

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Disaster film sweeps to top of Box Office

The disaster thriller “2012” totally wiped out the competition at the Box Office this weekend. The film about a worldwide catastrophe in the year 2012 earned an estimated $65 million! “2012” is now the number one film in the country. That incredible movie poster probably sold a few million tickets for the doomsday flick. “2012” stars John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Woody Harrelson, Thandie Newton, and Danny Glover. […]

Sunday, November 15, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, November 15, 2009

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Business, Publishing, Entertainment & Internet News Bytes

BERNIE MAKES A BUNDLE FOR HIS VICTIMS Bernie Madoff is behind bars, but the big-time crook managed to generate a lot of dough for the victims of his Ponzi scheme, yesterday. In New York, personal property authorities confiscated from Madoff and his wife went on the auction block. Bidders shelled out major bucks for things like Madoff’s Rolex watches and New York Mets baseball jacket and his wife’s diamonds and furs. Nice story and photos […]

Sunday, November 8, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, November 8, 2009

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A Christmas classic wins the Box Office derby

It’s a little early for me to be getting into the Christmas mood, but that was not the case for ticket buyers at the nation’s movie theaters. Disney’s new version of “A Christmas Carol” scored the biggest haul at the Box Office this weekend, collecting somewhere around $31 million, to become the number one film in the country. This 3-D take on the […]

Sunday, November 1, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, November 1, 2009

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King of Pop dances to top of the Box Office

Even in death, the late superstar, Michael Jackson, can still generate millions of dollars in ticket sales. The legendary entertainer’s behind the scenes documentary, “Michael Jackson’s This Is It,” thrilled enough moviegoers to become the number one film in the country this weekend. The Jackson flick debuted with an estimated $21.3 million, falling short of some expectations, but still winning the domestic Box Office derby just the […]

Sunday, October 25, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 25, 2009

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A fright movie scares up big bucks at the Box Office

“Paranormal Activity” has become the little movie that could. This weekend, it leaped into the number one spot, leaving a pack of competitors far behind. “Paranormal Activity” rang up an estimated $22 million to become the top movie in the country. In five weeks, the spooky story of a couple haunted in their home by a demonic presence has scored over $60 million. The horror/thriller reportedly was produced […]

Monday, October 19, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, October 19, 2009

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It’s a wrap for the 2009 Screenwriting Expo

The 2009 Screenwriting Expo in Downtown Los Angeles is history. What a wild, roller coaster ride it was, providing this writer with some exciting moments and a thrill or two. I joined hundreds of eager screenwriters or aspiring screenwriters at the Wilshire Grand hotel from October 15-to-18 for seminars, pitch meetings, and the all important, networking. Writers came from […]