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Hello, all! I will be on vacation from Saturday, April 22nd-Sunday, April 30th. I'll be back to continue bringing you movie news and more. Thank you for reading my blog. I really appreciate it, and look forward to writing for you again when I get back!

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Posted by John at 10:16 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Horror movie spoofers beat out animated critters in this weekend's box office.


     Weekend Box Office Actuals (U.S.) - Yahoo! Movies

     Weekend Box Office Results, April 14-16, 2006 - Box Office Mojo

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Well, so much for Tribeca being a showcase for independent film! Tom Cruise is stepping off his spaceship long enough to pelt festival goers with his new film, "Mission: Impossible III." Cruise plans to crisscross Manhattan by motorcycle, speedboat, taxi, helicopter, sports car and subway before landing at showings of the movie in Tribeca, Harlem and, ultimately, the Ziegfeld Theatre for the film festival premiere. Obviously, Cruise is trying to keep a low profile! "Tom has always enjoyed finding new ways to connect with the fans and we're both excited to be sharing the movie with them on this incredible stage," Paula Wagner, Cruise's producing partner, said. Apparently, Ms. Wagner is also Tom's PR agent!

    Cruise to Appear at Tribeca Film Festival - Associated Press

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Next Week (04/18):
    Hostel

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Posted by John at 06:02 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

CG animals beat out nerdy losers in this weekend's box office.


     Weekend Box Office Actuals (U.S.) - Yahoo! Movies

     Weekend Box Office Results, April 7-9, 2006 - Box Office Mojo

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Is Steven Spielberg the next Simon Cowell? Maybe, since Spielberg will be a judge on the new reality series from Mark Burnett ("The Apprentice," "Survivor") called "On the Lot." 16 contestants will split into two teams. Each team will produce a short film each week. Then, in a second show that same week, the films and the contestants will be judged on their efforts. The show will start shooting this fall and premiere in 2007 on Fox. All of the other Burnett shows have catchy names for the place where contestants are let go. So, since Spielberg is in this, I think they should call that place "The Temple of Doom." Whaddya think?

     Spielberg Gets Real for Fox - E! Online

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Posted by John at 11:32 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBacks (0)

The often-delayed "Dallas" film version has gone through a lot of stops and starts. But, now, the director of "Bend It Like Beckam" and "Bride & Prejudice," Gurinder Chadha, is in negotiations to take the helm of "Dallas," Regency Enterprises/20th Century Fox's big-screen version of the '80s primetime soap.

     Chadha treks to 'Dallas' for Fox, Regency - The Hollywood Reporter

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Next Week (04/11):
    Fun with Dick & Jane
    Wolf Creek
    An Unfinished Life

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Posted by John at 05:54 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

(Wink, wink!) "Basic Instinct 2" bombed in a MAJOR way this weekend, only making it to Number 10 in its first week. Wow! That's gotta hurt! But, there are numerous filmmakers who see the erotic thriller as a thing of the past. Their opinion as to why: today's conservative climate.

    Whatever Happened to the Erotic Thriller? - CNN.com

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Posted by John at 12:09 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Animated critters leave Sharon Stone in the dust in this weekend's box office. In fact, "Basic Instinct 2" was Number 10 this week. Ouch!


     Weekend Box Office Actuals (U.S.) - Yahoo! Movies

     Weekend Box Office Results, March 31-April 2, 2006 - Box Office Mojo

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