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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

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Patrick Swayze 1952-2009

Photo: Fred Prouser/Reuters/Los Angeles Times — Actor Patrick Swayze poses with his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 18, 1997 Fans are dropping by the Hollywood Walk of Fame star of Entertainer Patrick Swayze today, sharing memories and leaving behind flowers, candles, and other tributes. Swayze died yesterday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The actor, dancer, and […]

Sunday, September 13, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, September 13, 2009

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Tyler Perry wins the weekend Box Office derby

Writer/director/actor Tyler Perry is still on an incredible roll at the Box Office. This weekend his latest film, “I Can Do Bad All By Myself,” left the competition in the dust. This is the fifth Perry film in the past five years to debut at the top of the Box Office. The numbers are not spectacular, but a win is a win. “I […]

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, September 1, 2009

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“The Final Destination” the latest winner at record breaking Box Office

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Monday, August 24, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, August 24, 2009

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Brad Pitt & company win Box Office battle

“Inglourious Basterds” has a weird title, but a whole lot of other things going for it, for instance, Brad Pitt stars in the film and it’s directed by Quentin Tarantino. Still, I was surprised that this twisted Nazi-killing World War II feature fought its way to number one at the domestic Box Office this weekend with an estimated $37.6 million. In […]

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 18, 2009

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A new deal for “The Time Traveler’s Wife”

In no time at all, a television version of “The Time Traveler’s Wife” has been snatched up by one of the major networks. Last weekend, a new film based on the best selling novel wooed audiences and landed in second place at the Box Office. In just a few days, the romantic drama has cleared the $20 million mark. This is one of the best […]

Sunday, August 16, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 16, 2009

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“District 9” captures weekend Box Office victory

“District 9,” a new science fiction film with no major stars, invaded theaters this weekend and won over the biggest chunk of the ticket buyers. In “District 9” the story centers on an alien population in South Africa. “District 9” took in an estimated $37 million to become the number one movie in the U.S. Last week’s top flick, the action packed “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” […]

Sunday, August 9, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 9, 2009

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G.I. Joe wins the battle at the Box Office

“G.I. Joe:The Rise of Cobra,” based on the best selling toy franchise, debuted with around $56.2 million this weekend to easily win the number one spot at the domestic Box Office. The action film stars Channing Tatum and Marion Wayans. A completely different new film, “Julie & Julia” landed in second place. Meryl Streep and Amy Adams star in this movie about […]

Friday, August 7, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, August 7, 2009

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Writer/director/producer John Hughes dead at 59

John Hughes 1950-2009 Photo: Los Angeles Times A nice tribute in photos and prose to filmmaker John Hughes on the Los Angeles Times website today. Hughes reportedly died of a heart attack while taking a morning walk in New York City yesterday. Hughes gained fame for creating poignant films about those awkward but all important teenage years, like “Sixteen Candles” (1984), “The Breakfast Club” […]

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 4, 2009

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Michael Jackson’s mother wins custody of his kids

Photo: Carlos Allegri/pool/Reuters A major issue involving the personal affairs of the late superstar Michael Jackson has been solved. Yesterday, a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge, Mitchell Beckloff, granted custody of the singer’s three children to his mother, 79-year-old Katherine Jackson. Jackson’s ex-wife Debbie Rowe, mother of his two oldest children, will retain legal parental rights and have visitations. Even though Jackson’s will […]