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Avatar Passes the $300 Million Mark in North America
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Avatar pass the 300 million dollar mark in North America Despite a lukewarm reception over the course of its opening weekend, where it pulled in a respectable $77 million, James Cameron's Avatar has proven to have quite a lot of staying power at the box office. On New Year's Day, its fifteenth in release, the exalted film, which some are calling a sci-fi masterpiece, managed to earn another $25 million. According to Variety, that brings its North American grosses to more than $300 million, placing it only behind Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen as 2009's third highest grossing film of the year and counting.Avatar's current worldwide gross is estimated to be around $800 million. An exact foreign tally won't become available until later Sunday evening. Avatar wasn't the only film to benefit from the yearend holiday. Sherlock Holmes pulled in a one day New Year's take of $14.9 million, »
New Toy Story 3 Featurette Offers a First Look at Mr. Pricklepants
1 January 2010 8:44 AM, PST
The Disney Channel has premiered an all new Toy Story 3 featurette featuring director Lee Unkrich and his 3D camera. The clip is especially noteworthy because it offers our first look at the new character Mr. Pricklepants, a fussy stuffed hedgehog played by Timothy Dalton. To find out more about Mr. Pricklepants, click on the video below: The creators of the beloved Toy Story films re-open the toy box and bring moviegoers back to the delightful world of Woody, Buzz and our favorite gang of toy characters in Toy Story 3. Woody and Buzz had accepted that their owner Andy would grow up someday, but what happens when that day arrives? In the third installment, Andy is preparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about their uncertain future. Lee Unkrich directs this highly anticipated film, and Michael Arndt, the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of Little Miss Sunshine, brings »
New 24 Season 8 TV Spot Starts a New Day with Jack Bauer
31 December 2009 2:42 PM, PST
We have a brand new TV spot from the Season 8 premiere of 24, which will premiere on Sunday, January 17 at 9 Pm Et on Fox. Click below for this brand new TV spot from this brand new day with Kiefer Sutherland's Jack Bauer.24: Season 8 TV Spot #724's eighth season will premiere with a special two-night, four-hour premiere that kicks off on Sunday, January 17 at 9 Pm Et and continues on Monday, January 18 at 9 Pm Et on Fox. »
Boos! & Whoop-doos!: A Decade of Glossy Schlock!
31 December 2009 1:23 PM, PST
The Drive-In? Whoop-doo!Boos! & Whoop-doos!: A Decade of Glossy Schlock! The Aughts ushered in a new era of glossy schlock that rose quietly from the ashes of the once burgeoning Drive-In scene. The Drive-In Theater has always stood as a temple for exploitive, low-grade cinema. But by 1999, even the most popular of these late night playgrounds had crumbled to dust. They rose to prominence in the late forties and early fifties, and then experienced a quaint resurgence in the late 70s and early 80s. By the time this decade kicked off to shouts of "Y2K", they had all been wiped clean off the face of the Cineplex landscape. But their aura and mystic still lingered around many a DVD shelf like a ploom of stink bomb smoke. If there's one lasting remnant the Drive-In era gave us, it's the Z-grade flick. The second run feature whose only purpose »
Jeremy Renner Will Not Appear as Hawkeye in Thor
31 December 2009 12:23 PM, PST
While we reportted last month on the possibility of one of 2009's hottest actors appearing in an upcoming superhero film, it appears that has not come to pass. Movieline recently spoke with The Hurt Locker star Jeremy Renner, who revealed that he in fact will not be appearing as Hawkeye in Thor. Here's an excerpt from the site's interview with the actor.That was just one of those things that got blown way out of proportion. It was an idea. Those Marvel guys, I'm a big fan of them. They're so smart about how they want to do these things - they have Captain America, and Thor coming around, Iron Man 2, and then I happen to know Zak Penn, who's writing The Avengers. So they thought Hawkeye is an interesting role, and asked me if I knew anything about him. I said no, so they gave me their sort »
The Hangover Repeats Atop the DVD Sales Charts
31 December 2009 11:47 AM, PST
Although it had some alien invaders to contend with this week, some hard-partying buddies in Vegas managed to repeat atop the DVD sales charts this week. According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Hangover hung on to the top spot on the DVD sales charts, for the week ending December 27, although it did face some stiff competition.District 9 debuted in second place on the DVD sales charts behind The Hangover, selling 61% of the units that The Hangover sold in its second week on the shelves. District 9 did manage to bump The Hangover off the top of the DVD rental charts and the Blu-ray sales charts as well, with The Hangover dropping to second place in both charts, a week after sweeping all three in its first week. The Bd sales charts race was fairly close, though, with The Hangover still performing strongly, selling 90% of the units that the District 9 Bd sold. »
Exclusive Video: Brand New District 13 Ultimatum Clip
31 December 2009 11:40 AM, PST
We have a brand new exclusive clip from District 13 Ultimatum, which will premiere on video-on-demand, Amazon and XBox Live on January 1 and will debut in theaters on February 5. Click below for this exclusive clip, which features some high-flying parkour-style action.Exclusive: On The RunDistrict 13 Ultimatum stars David Belle, Cyril Raffaelli and will debut on video-on-demand, Amazon and XBox Live on January 1 and will hit theaters nationwide on February 5. »
Sony Pictures 2010 Sneak Preview
31 December 2009 10:42 AM, PST
Sony PIctures has released a sneak peak at their upcoming slate of 2010 releases. The films include Legion, Dear John, The Bounty Hunter, Death At A Funeral, Takers, The Karate Kid, Grown Ups, Salt, The Other Guys, Eat Pray Love, Priest, Born To Be A Star, The Roomate, The Social Network, Burlesque, and The Green Hornet.Legion - January 22nd In the supernatural action thriller Legion, an out-of-the-way diner becomes the unlikely battleground for the survival of the human race. When God loses faith in Mankind, he sends his legion of angels to bring on the Apocalypse. Humanity's only hope lies in a group of strangers trapped in a desert diner and the Archangel Michael (Paul Bettany).Dear John - February 5th Directed by Lasse Hallström and based on the novel by best-selling author Nicholas Sparks, Dear John tells the story of John Tyree (Channing Tatum), a young soldier home on leave, »
Marvel Stockholders Approve Disney Merger
31 December 2009 10:22 AM, PST
Marvel Entertainment, Inc., a global character-based entertainment and licensing company founded in 1939, announced that at a special meeting held this morning, Marvel stockholders approved the adoption of the Agreement and Plan of Merger entered into by Marvel and The Walt Disney Company, which provides for a merger in which Marvel will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Disney. Marvel anticipates that the merger, which, based on the closing price of Disney's common stock on December 30, 2009, has an estimated value of approximately $4.3 billion, will be completed today after the close of the market. The completion of the merger is subject to satisfaction of remaining conditions disclosed in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus filed by Disney with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 424 on December 2, 2009. »
You Decide the Best of the Decade!
30 December 2009 11:44 PM, PST
As the decade comes to a close and the new year is upon us, it's the perfect time to sit back and reflect on the many cinematic achievements of theatrical movie releases, TV shows and home video formats of the last 10 years. We saw many things come and go in the last 10 years. From the advancement of IMAX films in 3D to the rise of Blu-ray and the fall of Hddvd. From the huge success of independent cable corporations showcasing HBO quality shows to the fan driven phenomenon of overcrowded superhero and vampire genres...if you've been alive in the last 10 years and have been tuned into popular culture, it might be safe to say you've seen it all. As the rest of the world rolls out their this-and-that-best-of lists as the end of the decade draws near, we wanna know what's on the top of Your lists! 1. Find what »
Avatar Reaches $700 Million Worldwide in 12 Days
30 December 2009 11:43 PM, PST
James Cameron's Avatar has pulled in another $18.29 million Tuesday which pushes its domestic total to an whopping $250.4 million after just 12 days in the box office. The $18.29 million is an increase over last Tuesday's $16.1 million and both numbers trail only The Dark Knight's $20.9 million on the all-time non-opening Tuesday list. Internationally, the blockbuster has reached $476.2 million as of the 29th for a combined worldwide total of $726.6 million! Percentage-wise, the domestic take is 34.5% and the international take is 65.6% of that massive total. »
The Wolfman Website Launches in Time for Full Moon
30 December 2009 11:39 PM, PST
The Wolfman website goes live The official website for Universal Pictures' The Wolfman has launched in time for tomorrow's full moon! The new site features a synopsis of the film, videos, photos, features sections on "Lycanthropy" and the "Universal Monster Legacy," as well as get downloads such as wallpapers and icons. The Wolfman opens in theaters February 12. Directed by Joe Johnston, the film stars Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving and Art Malik. Inspired by the classic Universal film that launched a legacy of horror, The Wolfman brings the myth of a cursed man back to its iconic origins. Oscar® winner Benicio Del Toro stars as Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes. Reunited with his estranged father (Oscar® winner Anthony Hopkins), Talbot sets out to find his brother...and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself. »
Julian Roman's Top 10 Films of 2009
30 December 2009 10:51 PM, PST
A new decade begins on a high note as we look back at an exceptional year in film. 3D and the IMAX format have finally taken hold. What was once gimmickry and the sole realm of documentaries are now exciting cinematic experiences for audiences of all ages. Leading the charge was James Cameron's visionary Avatar. The long awaited science fiction epic surpassed considerable expectations with its breathtaking special effects and scope. But while the colossus reins supreme, smaller films like Lee Daniels Precious and Jason Reitman's Up in the Air resonated with their captivating performances. I am optimistic for 2010, but wonder where the hell are the flying cars and hover boards?Top Ten Films of 2009#1 Avatar There are not enough superlatives to describe this film. Writer/Director James Cameron has once again taken us to a new frontier. Jake Sully's (Sam Worthington) odyssey on Pandora is akin to Dances with Wolves in space. »
Contest: Win Scary Prizes in Our Paranormal Activity Giveaway!
30 December 2009 10:24 PM, PST
Paranormal Activity arrived on both DVD and Blu-ray this week. To celebrate the home invasion of this haunting box office smash, we are holding a demon-busting contest for all you possessed movie fans out there. Do you have an evil spirit taking up residency in your home? Well, you'll definitely want to enter our giveaway, which includes such awesome prizes as a Ouija Board for contacting your demon, baby powder to see what part of the house it's living in, a satin sleep mask for those nights when its particularly hard to get some much needed shuteye, a barrel sling duffle bag for your holy water and bible, and a planchette. This Paranormal Activity Scare Kit won't be around for long, as demon possession is plaguing the country! To save yourself and fend off this impending ghost attack, you better hurry up and enter our Scare Kit contest this very instant! »
Exclusive Video: Youth in Revolt Parody Clip!
30 December 2009 2:24 PM, PST
Youth in Revolt, director Miguel Arteta's hilarious new big screen adaptation of C.D. Payne's popular novel, is set to take theater screens by storm on January 8th. We have an exclusive look at the upcoming film with this very funny new parody promo, which finds one lovelorn teen (Will Stone) searching for his inner mustache. To watch it right now, click on the video below: While his trailer trash parents teeter on the edge of divorce, Nick (Michael Cera) sets his sights on dream girl Sheeni Saunders, hoping that she'll be the one to take away his virginity. Directed by Miguel Arteta, the film also stars Ray Liotta, Steve Buscemi, Jean Smart, M. Emmet Walsh, Adhir Kalyan, Portia Doubleday, Justin Long, Fred Willard, Zach Galifinakis, Erik Knudsen, Mary Kay Place, Ari Graynor, Tricia Mara, Jonny Wright, and Rooney Mara. Youth in Revolt opens January 8th, 2010. »
New Image from Disney's Rapunzel
30 December 2009 10:59 AM, PST
From Walt Disney Pictures comes an all-new take on the legendary fairytale Rapunzel. Directed by Byron Howard and Nathan Greno, the film will be release this Thanksgiving, on November 24th, 2010. Disneypixar.fr has an exciting new photo from the 3D film, which you can check out below: Walt Disney Pictures presents Rapunzel, an action-packed, swashbuckling, animated musical comedy about the girl behind 70 feet of magical, golden hair. A princess stolen from her parents' castle as a baby, Rapunzel (voice of Mandy Moore) is locked in a hidden tower longing for adventure. Now an imaginative and determined teenager, she takes off on a hilarious, hair-raising escapade with the help of a dashing bandit (voice of Zachary Levi). With the secret of her royal heritage hanging in the balance and her captor in pursuit, Rapunzel and her cohort find adventure, heart, humor, and hair... lots of hair. With original music by Alan Menken »
New Pics from M. Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender
30 December 2009 10:35 AM, PST
The Last Airbender, M. Night Shyamalan's live action adaptation of the popular Nickelodeon series Avatar, is set to hit the big screen on July 2nd, 2010. Empire Magazine has unleashed a set of brand new, never before seen photos from the upcoming film, which you can check out in the images below: The Fire Nation is waging a ruthless, oppressive war against the other three nations. The film's hero, the reluctant young Aang (Noah Ringer), is The Last Airbender: the Avatar who, according to prophecy, has the ability to manipulate all of the elements and bring all the nations together. Aided by a protective teenage Waterbender named Katara (Nicola Peltz) and her bull-headed brother Sokka, Aang proceeds on a perilous journey to restore balance to their war-torn world. Jackson Rathbone plays Katara's brother Sokka, and Dev Patel plays Prince Zuko, prince of the Fire Nation. Mandvi is set to »
A Serious Man Brings Midwestern Life to DVD and Blu-ray on February 9th
30 December 2009 9:10 AM, PST
You can bring home a dose of 60s Midwestern life on DVD and Blu-ray this coming February. A Serious Man will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on February 9, 2010. We don't have any cover art images or pricing details, but we'll be sure to update this story as soon as we have more information. This film, directed by the Coen Brothers, stars Michael Stuhlbarg. Academy Award-winning directors Joel and Ethan Coen return to their comedy roots with this original and darkly humorous story about one ordinary man's quest to become a serious man. Physics professor Larry Gopnik (Michael Stuhlbarg) can't believe his life: His wife is leaving him for his best friend, his unemployed brother won't move off the couch, someone is threatening his career, his kids are a mystery and his neighbor is tormenting him by sunbathing nude. Struggling to make sense of it all, Larry consults three different »
Ghostbusters 3 to Start Production Summer 2010
29 December 2009 11:17 PM, PST
Harold Ramis hopes to have a release in theaters in 2011 Harold Ramis chatted with Heeb Magazine about among other things, the plans for and prospective timeline of Ghostbusters 3. Here's what he had to say:Something's going to happen. Dan [Aykroyd] did write a spec GB3 screenplay a few years ago, but no one was motivated to pursue it. Now, 25 years after the original, there seems to be some willingness to proceed and apparently a substantial public appetite for a sequel. We'll introduce some new young Ghostbusters, and all the old guys will be in it, too. Think Christopher Lloyd in Back to the Future ... GB3 is progressing with plans to shoot next summer and release in 2011 ... Oh, and I have two one-of-a-kind Ghostbuster yarmulkes sent by fans. Sony has recruited Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg "The Office" writer-producers to work on a new installment of the 1980s franchise that starred Bill Murray, »
Exclusive Video: Brand New 9 DVD Special Feature Clip
29 December 2009 11:11 PM, PST
We have a brand new exclusive special feature clip from the brand new release 9, which was just released on DVD and Blu-ray on December 29. Click below for this exclusive special feature clip, which lends some insight on the distinct visual look of the film.Exclusive: The Look of 9 You can also for your chance to win 9 on Blu-ray. From visionary filmmakers Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas) and Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted) and Academy Award-nominated director Shane Acker comes this visually stunning and original epic adventure. In the final days of humanity, a dedicated scientist gives the spark of life to nine of his creations. The world has turned into an unrecognizable landscape of machines and spare parts, but this group of nine finds that if they band together, their small community might just be able to change the course of history. Featuring the voice talents of Elijah Wood, John C. Reilly, »
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