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Saturday, March 7, 2009

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“Watchmen” fires up the Box Office

The comic-book-to-movie trend in Hollywood continues to be pretty much a win-win situation with plenty of dollar signs. The latest comic book to hit the big screen is “Watchmen,” which opened with early morning showings yesterday. The result: “Watchmen” raked in an estimated $25 million on Friday. A great kick-off for the debut weekend of this superhero flick. DC Comics published the vigilante thriller […]

Thursday, March 5, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, March 5, 2009

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Two more Tyler Perry movie projects on the fast track

Super successful filmmaker Tyler Perry ‘s latest film is on top of the Box Office, but that’s not slowing his pace. Today distributor Lionsgate announced it has acquired the rights to two more Perry movies, according to Variety. One film, “I Can Do Bad All By Myself,” is based on a Perry play and stars Oscar-nominated actress, Taraji P. Henson. The actress received […]

Monday, March 2, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 2, 2009

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“Rape: A Love Story” headed to the big screen

The novella, “Rape: A Love Story” (2003) by acclaimed bestselling author Joyce Carol Oates, is getting the Hollywood treatment. A film based on the work is scheduled to go before the cameras in June, according to the website Done Deal. The cast reportedly includes Maria Bello, Abigail Breslin, and Samuel Jackson. The screenplay was written by John Mankiewicz. Harold Becker is […]

Sunday, March 1, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 1, 2009

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“Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail” still tops at the Box Office

“Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail” held onto the number one spot at the Box Office for a second week, despite being challenged by the teen heartthrobs the Jonas Brothers. The broad comedy earned an estimated $16.5 million to bring its two week total to a huge $64.8 million in the U.S. Disney’s rock documentary, “Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience,” debuted in […]

Thursday, February 26, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, February 26, 2009

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Samuel Jackson signs super deal with Marvel films

Google Image Actor Samuel Jackson has signed a major multi-picture deal with Marvel films, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jackson and Marvel reportedly have been haggling for weeks, but now it’s a done deal for the actor to play Nick Fury, a spy in the comic book agency S.H.I.E.L.D. The deal calls for Jackson to appear as Fury in an unprecedented nine Marvel […]

Monday, February 23, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, February 23, 2009

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Big Oscar winners: “Slumdog,” Penn, Winslet & Ledger

Heath Ledger as the Joker wins best supporting actor Oscar. The late Heath Ledger, a talent that left us much too soon, was honored for his incredible performance as the “Joker” in the blockbuster, “The Dark Knight, ” at the 81st Academy Awards last night in Hollywood. Ledger was found dead in his New York apartment a year ago last […]

Sunday, February 22, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 22, 2009

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Tyler Perry’s “Madea” kills the competition at the Box Office

Critics slammed it, but movie fans packed the theaters this weekend to see, “Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail.” The new over-the-top comedy racked up a huge $41 million to easily become the number one film in the country. Variety reports that this is the seventh Perry film distributed by Lionsgate. So far those films have grossed $300 million at the domestic Box Office. Perry is a writer/producer/director/actor. The […]

Sunday, February 15, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 15, 2009

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Horror trumps romance at the holiday Box Office

On this Valentine’s Day weekend most of the moviegoers were not looking for hearts, flowers, and romance. Surprisingly, the biggest crowds opted for a good fright by packing the theaters to see the new version of “Friday the 13th.” This horror re-make of the bloody adventures of the machete wielding killer, Jason Voorhees, pulled in an estimated $42 million over the weekend to become […]

Sunday, February 8, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 8, 2009

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A new romantic comedy tops the Box Office

Jennifer Aniston stars in “He’s Just Not That Into You” Moviegoers were really into romance this weekend, which pushed new film, “He’s Just Not That Into You” to the top of the Box Office. The relationship flick follows the romantic antics of several couples. “He’s Just Not That Into You” barreled right over the competition to earn an estimated […]