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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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Screen Actors Guild overwhelmingly approves new contract

It’s been a long time coming, but finally the 100,000 plus members of the Screen Actors Guild have a new contract today. The votes were counted last night on a new two-year deal with the big studio producers, which covers, “…film and digital television programs, motion pictures and new media productions,” according to an announcement on the SAG website. Around 110,000 ballots went out […]
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Sunday, June 7, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 7, 2009
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Fierce battle for supremacy at the Box Office

The family-friendly animated 3D flick, “Up” appears to have won the fight for number one at the Box Office this weekend. “Up” held onto the top spot for the second week in a row with a take estimated to be $44.2 million, edging out a new contender, “The Hangover.” The R-rated comedy, with no big name stars, is supposed to […]
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Sunday, May 31, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 31, 2009
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“Up” floats to the top of the Box Office

The new Disney 3D movie “Up” soared to the top of the Box Office this weekend, raking in an estimated $68.2 million. This animated adventure features the voices of Ed Asner and Christopher Plummer and it easily won the ranking as the number one movie in the U.S. “Up” left its rivals far, far behind.  In second place, another family-friendly film, “Night at the Museum: Battle of […]
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Monday, May 25, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 25, 2009
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Two sequels battle for the top spot at the holiday Box Office

  “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” had to slug it out with another new film, “Terminator Salvation,” for the top spot at the Memorial Day holiday weekend Box Office. “Terminator Salvation” got off to a fast start with screenings on Thursday, while the second “Night at the Museum” movie opened on Friday.  Still, the family-friendly fantasy clobbered the […]
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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Actor Tony Curtis gets a new tell-all book deal

Even decades later, the movie comedy “Some Like It Hot” (1959), directed by the legendary Billy Wilder, is still very funny. It’s a true classic that stands up against the changing times and culture. The film stars Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis as two musicians on the run from gangsters who disguise themselves as women and join an all female band. […]
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Sunday, May 17, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 17, 2009
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“Angels & Demons” flies to the top of the Box Office

   “Angels & Demons” did not pack the appeal and Box Office numbers of its predecessor, “The Da Vinci Code.” Nonetheless, the new thriller about a deadly plot against the Vatican grabbed the attention of movie fans and debuted with an estimated $48 million this weekend to become the number one movie in the country. “Angels & Demons” is based on another […]
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Sunday, May 10, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 10, 2009
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“Star Trek” makes big debut at the Box Office

 The new “Star Trek” flick shot to the top of the Box Office at warp speed. The reboot of the classic sci-fi franchise earned a spectacular $31 million on Friday. Over the weekend, “Trekkies,” or “Trekkers” and thousands of other movie fans packed theater seats to see the futuristic adventure, propelling the film into first place with an estimated $72.5 million. The newest “Star Trek” […]
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Saturday, May 9, 2009
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 9, 2009
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Firefighters getting the upper hand on the Santa Barbara fire

Photo: Spencer Weiner/Los Angeles Times Firefighters battling that huge Santa Barbara wildfire are getting some help from the weather today. The winds are calm, temperatures have dropped, the humidity is up, and the fog has rolled into the area. Fire officials at a news conference this morning announced they’re taking advantage of this break and are now going “on the offensive” […]
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