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Saturday, May 14, 2011

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Another spec script is bought in the hot Hollywood market

Another spec script sale to report, the 34th this year, according to Scott Myers over on the Go Into The Story blog. Twentieth Century Fox picked up, “From Mia With Love,” a comedy about three dudes who are eager to part with their virginity. So they send-off for a Russian mail order bride, but as you can probably imagine, things do not work […]

Monday, May 9, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 9, 2011

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Movie deal for bestseller “Heaven is for Real”

Another bestselling book is headed to the big screen. Sony Pictures has bought screen rights to “Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy’s Astounding Story of his His Trip to Heaven and Back,” according to deadline.com This book claims to be the true adventures of a four-year -old boy who leaves his body during emergency surgery and takes a trip to heaven. […]

Monday, May 9, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 9, 2011

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Final box office numbers: “Jumping the Broom” performs even better than first reported

The final numbers for the weekend box office are out today and again the small budget romantic comedy, “Jumping the Broom,” stole a little of the thunder from the blockbuster, “Thor.” Yesterday, “Jumping the Broom” surprised a lot of folks by beating expectation with an estimated debut of $13.7 million. Today that debut got even better. Actual numbers show “Jumping the Broom,” earned $15.2 […]

Sunday, May 8, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 8, 2011

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“Thor” thunders to the top of the box office

“Thor” hammered the competition into submission at the box office this weekend. The superhero action flick debuted with an estimated $66 million to become the number one film in the country. “Thor” is based on the Marvel comic book hero who is punished for his arrogance by being banished from his mythical homeland of Asgard and sent to Earth. The cast includes Natalie Portman […]

Sunday, May 1, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 1, 2011

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“Fast Five” smokes the competition at the box office

A high octane debut at the box office for the fifth sequel to “The Fast and the Furious” (2001). “Fast Five” burned rubber on the competition, left them in its smoke, with a huge opening estimated at $83.6 million. “Fast Five” is now the number one film in the country. “Fast Five,” stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, The Rock, and […]

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 19, 2011

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Controversy over movie based on best selling book, “Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man”

Well-known comedian/radio personality Steve Harvey’s book, “Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, And Commitment,” was a huge bestseller. The self-help guide debuted at number one on the New York Times hardcover advice list the week of February 9, 2009. The relationship book, from a male perspective, was aimed at black women, […]

Saturday, April 9, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 9, 2011

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Movie director Sidney Lumet: 1924 – 2011

One of the most respected and prolific film directors, Sidney Lumet, died today at the age of 86. Lumet lost a battle with lymphoma. He passed away in New York where he made many of his 40 films. Lumet’s credits include the classic “12 Angry Men” (1957), “The Pawnbroker” (1964), “Dog Day Afternoon” (1975), “Network” (1976), and “Verdict” (1986). The Los Angeles […]

Sunday, April 3, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 3, 2011

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Photo Gallery: Chuck Fries, Hollywood movie maker turned book author

Prolific television producer, Chuck Fries, was in the spotlight recently at the Burbank public library sponsored “An Evening with Hollywood Movers & Shaker.” The event on March 22, drew a crowd to the Buena Vista Library. Fries was introduced by popular radio personality and disc jockey, Rick Dees, who has the #1 rated internationally syndicated radio show, “Rick Dees Weekly […]

Sunday, April 3, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, April 3, 2011

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“Hop” leaps to first place at the box office

Three new films grabbed the top spots at the box office this weekend. Out front and the new number one film in the country, “Hop,” with an estimated $38.1 million. The animated flick is a fantasy about a series of mishaps that almost derail Easter. The cast includes James Marsden, Russell Brand, and Hank Azaria. In second place, “Source Code,” debuted with $15 million. […]