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Sunday, April 26, 2009

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Beyonce’s “Obsessed” beats the competition at the Box Office

The multi-talented Beyonce has a movie hit to add to her string of accomplishments. The new stalker thriller, “Obsessed,” ran over the competition to land in the number one spot at the Box Office this weekend. “Obsessed” debuted with a hefty $28.5 million. In this psycho-drama a sexy office temp, played by Ali Larter, becomes obsessed with Beyonce’s Los Angeles investment […]

Sunday, April 19, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 19, 2009

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New comedy/fantasy “17 Again” tops Box Office

Teen heartthrob Zac Efron scored big at the Box Office this weekend with his new comedy/fantasy, “17 Again.” The film is about a thirtysomething guy who gets a second shot at his life when he magically becomes 17 again. Young movie fans, especially teenage girls, stormed theaters, propelling the film to the No. 1 spot with an estimated $24 million. […]

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 15, 2009

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Julia Roberts’ new film project “Eat, Pray, Love” is a go

Actress Julia Roberts is set to star in the movie version of the best selling memoir, “Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search For Everything Across Italy, India And Indonesia.” Published in 2007, the best selling book by Elizabeth Gilbert has appeared in at least 30 languages; and there are now more than seven million copies in print, according to The Washington Post. Also, […]

Sunday, April 12, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 12, 2009

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Hannah Montana rules the Easter weekend Box Office

“Hannah Montana: The Movie” is the surprise hit at the Box Office this weekend. Not only did the Disney flick rake in an amazing $34 million to become the number one movie in the nation, but it also had one of the biggest Easter weekend film openings ever. “Hannah Montana: The Movie” is a take-off on the popular TV show […]

Sunday, April 5, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 5, 2009

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New “Fast & Furious” movie a record breaker at the Box Office

Talking about putting the pedal to the metal, the new “Fast & Furious” film burned serious rubber to the top of the Box Office this weekend. “Fast & Furious (New Model … Original Parts)” debuted with a spectacular $72.5 million — the biggest April movie opening ever. Eight years after the original “Fast & Furious” launched a franchise and several careers, this reunion retread is the fourth installment in […]

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 1, 2009

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Movie ticket sales soar during the recession

FLLewis/A Writer’s Groove — Burbank If you haven’t caught a flick at a movie theater recently, then you are one of the few. While other industries are being slammed by the recession, the Hollywood Box Office is being stoked by it. In an article over on the Variety website, Motion Picture Association of America Chairman/CEO Dan Glickman explained: “Movies have become an […]

Sunday, March 29, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 29, 2009

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“Monsters vs. Aliens” rumble to number one at the Box Office

“Monsters vs. Aliens” had a smashing debut earning a gigantic $58 million to easily crush the competition and grab the top spot at the Box Office this weekend. That’s the third best March opening ever. The 3-D animated flick is about a misfit group of home-grown monsters who must go to battle to protect planet Earth from space aliens. The DreamWorks animation is one […]

Sunday, March 22, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 22, 2009

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Science fiction wins out over romance at the Box Office

Weekend filmgoers were in the mood for a science fiction thriller and that pushed the new movie, “Knowing” to the top of the Box Office. The Nicolas Cage supernatural doomsday flick debuted at number one with a haul of $24.8 million. The new bromance, “I Love You, Man,” with its crude humor and “R” rating swaggered into second with around $18.4 million. Julia […]

Sunday, March 15, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 15, 2009

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“Race to Witch Mountain” beats the competition at the Box Office

Disney’s “Race to Witch Mountain” smoked the competition to win the Box Office this weekend with an estimated haul of $25 million. The science-fiction family adventure is a re-imagining of the 1975 film, “Escape to Witch Mountain.” The story centers on a UFO expert who must protect a couple of kids with paranormal powers from an evil organization. The real shocker this weekend is the elevator drop by last weekend’s top movie, […]