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Sunday, January 18, 2009

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Several new movies fire-up the weekend Box Office

“Paul Blart: Mall Cop” #1 at the Box Office Movie theaters reportedly are doing great business over this long Martin Luther King Junior Holiday weekend. Leading the pack of films at the Box Office, a new contender “Paul Blart: Mall Cop,” which is now the number one flick in the country. “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” racked up an estimated $34 […]

Saturday, January 17, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, January 17, 2009

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Brendan Fraser, author Cornelia Funke, and the “Inkheart” trilogy

Actor Brendan Fraser is about to hit the big screen in another fantasy adventure film. Last year, Fraser gave movie fans a wild ride in the remake of “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” and the third installment of the Mummy franchise, “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.” Fraser starred in the two previous Mummy movies as well. All were […]

Friday, January 16, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 16, 2009

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New screenwriting contest offers money and connections

Breaking into the entertainment business as a screenwriter is tough for most folks. You need luck, connections, and probably some help from a higher power to go along with talent. A new online screenwriting contest is making some attractive offers, which could led to that much needed “foot in the door” for some script writers. Co-Write is asking for writers to submit their best ten pages for possible inclusion in a community-created screenplay. […]

Thursday, January 15, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 15, 2009

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Chris Rock, new book deal & documentary at Sundance

One of the most important showcases for independent cinema, the Sundance Film Festival, opens today in Park City, Utah. Sundance is celebrating its 25th year. More than 115 films and 16 documentaries were selected for screening during the 10-day festival. Entertainer Chris Rock has a film in the U.S. documentary competition. In “Good Hair” Rock takes an amusing look at the complex culture of African-American […]

Monday, January 12, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 12, 2009

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“Slumdog Millionaire” top dog at the 2009 Golden Globes

Dev Patel and Freida Pinto star in “Slumdog Millionaire.” “Slumdog Millionaire” has some additional Oscar buzz today after winning several major awards at the 66th Annual Golden Globes ceremony last night in Beverly Hills. “Slumdog Millionaire” picked up Globes for best movie drama, best film director, best film screenplay, and best original film score. The drama is about an orphan who struggles through […]

Sunday, January 11, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 11, 2009

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“Gran Torino” out runs the competition at the Box Office

Clint Eastwood producer/star/director of “Gran Torino.” The New Year is off to a great start for 78-year-old mega-star Clint Eastwood. His new film, “Gran Torino,” went into wide release this weekend; and quickly barreled right to the top of the Box Office to park in the number one spot. “Gran Torino” pulled in an estimated $29 million, the best opening ever for […]

Thursday, January 8, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, January 8, 2009

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“The Dark Knight” gets a nomination from the Directors Guild of America

Today several films got a boost in the Oscar race with the announcement of the contenders for top feature film director of 2008 by the Directors Guild of America. The five nominees for the DGA Award are Christopher Nolan for “The Dark Knight,” Gus Van Sant “Milk,” David Fincher “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” Ron Howard “Frost/Nixon,” and Danny Boyle for “Slumdog […]

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, January 7, 2009

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40th NAACP Image Awards nominees announced

Actress/singer Beyonce has plenty to smile about these days. The nominations for the 40th NAACP Image Awards were announced in Beverly Hills today. Beyonce’s name was mentioned five times in connection with her hot new album “I Am…Sasha Fierce.” The entertainer received a sixth nomination for her supporting role in the film “Cadillac Records.” Actress/singer Jennifer Hudson received seven nomination and is competing against Beyonce in a […]

Sunday, January 4, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, January 4, 2009

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“Marley & Me” leads the pack at the Box Office

“Marley & Me” top dog again. Moviegoers are seriously digging “Marley & Me.” For the second straight week, the family drama is the number one film in the country. Over the New Year’s holiday weekend, “Marley & Me” fetched an estimated haul of $24 million. “Marley & Me,” based on a best selling novel, stars Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson […]