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Susan Sarandon And Tim Robbins' Split, 'Crazy Heart' And Stray Peacocks In Today's Twitter-Wood
23 December 2009 3:30 PM, PST
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Jeff Bridges' performance in "Crazy Heart" was good enough for the Golden Globes, and it was good enough for Rob Zombie as well, judging by his tweets. Kevin Smith, meanwhile, had a positively-used expletive to describe his own experience watching Edgar Wright's unreleased "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World."
Less giddy was producer Jeff Katz, who used a sports metaphor to express his reaction to news that Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins have split. I'll let you parse and interpret that one, as his references to Bobby Bowden and Joe Paterno went a little over my head. You can do so after the jump where you will also learn about Ice-t's recent "Modern Warfare 2" accomplishments, when Emmy Rossum will begin taking trapeze lessons and who found a stray peacock in their back yard. It's all retweeted in Twitter-Wood report for December 23, 2009.
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"Avatar" Doesn’t Set Record After All 2
22 December 2009 12:21 PM, PST
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Actual box-office receipts for Avatar turned out to be bigger than the studio's original estimates but not as big as the first revision on Monday, which would have made it the top-grossing December movie ever. And while the film's $77.03-million take -- the final figure -- overshadowed the first-weekend gross of any other James Cameron movie, including Titanic, it fell short of some of the biggest summer blockbusters -- most especially last year's The Dark Knight, which holds the opening-weekend record with $158 million. Overseas, the film collected $159 million, to bring its worldwide total to $236 million -- far short of the $394 million amassed by Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince last July. Still, no one was complaining. The general consensus was that the film would certainly recoup its production and marketing costs, which some reports have estimated could come to nearly $500 million. The real test of the film's potential could come during the next few weeks when analysts will be able to appraise its repeat business, the crucial factor in the success of Cameron's Titanic. It appeared that the film could face some serious competition quickly from the musical Nine, which collected $257,232 in just four theaters over the weekend -- or an average of $64,308 per theater. When it expands on Christmas Day, it will only be shown in about 1,500 theaters, compared with the 3,452 showing Avatar. Overall, the box office stood up quite nicely to the storms that hit the East Coast. The top twelve films collected $129.83 million, up 60.84 percent from the comparable weekend a year ago when Jim Carrey's Yes Man topped the list. As of Sunday, the box office was just $4 million short of hitting the $10 billion mark for the year and likely hit that figure on Monday. Revenue for the year is up 8.84 percent over last year while attendance is up 4.76 percent.
The top ten films over the weekend, according to final figures compiled by Box Office Mojo (figures in parentheses represent total gross to date):
1. Avatar, 20th Century Fox, $77,025,481, (New); 2. The Princess and the Frog, Disney, $12,185,949, 2 Wks. ($44,717,721); 3. The Blind Side, Warner Bros., $10,021,280, 5 Wks. ($164,725,525); 4. Did You Hear About the Morgans?, Sony, $6,616,571, (New); 5. The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Summit, $4,407,598, 5 Wks. ($274,598,319); 6. Invictus, Warner Bros., $4,203,171, 2 Wks. ($15,877,956); 7. Disney's A Christmas Carol, Disney, $3,443,464, 6 Wks. ($130,813,354); 8. Up in the Air, Paramount, $3,210,132, 3 Wks. ($8,216,,051); 9. Brothers, Lionsgate, $2,889,121, 3 Wks. ($22,349,862); 10. Old Dogs, Disney, $2,340,575, 4 Wks. ($43,625,471).
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TV Bites: 'White Collar,' 'True Blood,' 'Lost,' 'Rescue Me'
20 December 2009 10:17 AM, PST
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USA has given the go-ahead for a second season of "White Collar."
The hour-long drama's creator Jeff Eastin first broke the news on Twitter.
The series, which posted 5.6 million viewers for its winter finale, centers on Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer), a con man who escapes prison to eventually be caught by FBI agent Peter
Burke (Tim DeKay) and work with him to catch other criminals.
--"Lost" may be returning on ABC on February 2, but DirecTV subscribers can catch six series specials, airing on consecutive Saturdays on Channel 101, beginning Saturday, Dec. 26.
The programs, derived from the season recap specials that originally aired on
ABC, will include elements not seen before on TV such as DVD extras,
behind-the-scenes footage, deleted scenes and music videos.
This marks the first promotional partnership between ABC and the 101, which
has been airing first run episodes of "Friday Night Lights" via a deal with NBC.
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Box Office Report: 'Avatar' takes No. 1 with $73 million
20 December 2009 9:38 AM, PST
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After months of breathless buzz, speculation, and doubt, James Cameron's Avatar finally arrived in movie theaters nationwide, and its box office prognosis definitely isn't blue. The 3-D sci-fi epic landed at number one with an estimated $73 million, according to Hollywood.com Box Office. The number is certainly on the lower end of expectations for the long-anticipated film, but considering that much of the east coast was buried under record snowfall for most of the weekend, it remains an unambiguously solid opening -- the best 3-D debut ever and the second-best December debut behind I Am Legend. Also unambiguous: The film's rock-solid "A" CinemaScore rating,
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'Awkward Situations for Men' on ABC
18 December 2009 7:25 PM, PST
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Danny Wallace is a funny guy. You probably don't recognize the name, but you'll probably know some of his work.
Still drawing a blank? Well, Wallace's book Yes Man served as the inspiration for last year's Jim Carrey flick of the same name. As it turns out, Yes Man was a memoir — Wallace actually said 'yes' to everything for a year, causing all sorts of misadventures, and actually had a positive influence on Wallace's life.
Now, Wallace is coming to ABC. A pilot order for Wallace's new 'hybrid comedy,' Awkward Situations for Men, has been handed out by the network. The script, which is co-penned by Jeff and Jackie Filgo (That 70's Show) along with Wallace, revolves around Wallace and his wife crossing over the Atlantic from Britain. However, once here, Wallace realizes that his behavior is not consistent with American behavior, causing himself great embarassment and humorous situations.
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Dan O'Bannon, Chris Henry And Actresses Who Play Wii In Today's Twitter-Wood
18 December 2009 3:30 PM, PST
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This was a rough week for memorial tweets, with Tisha Taylor Murphy and Roy Disney's passings both making headlines. More condolences showed up today for "Alien" screenwriter Dan O'Bannon and Bengals wide received Chris Henry, who both had their share of fans in our feed.
Following up on Jason Reitman's Olympic Torch tweets from the week, posted a much better photo today and got some moral support from Roger Ebert. You can check that out below, along with a shot of "New Moon" actor Alex Meraz's new t-shirt, two actresses who are not ashamed of their Wiis. It's all retweeted in the Twitter-Wood report for December 18, 2009.
Twitter Pic of the Day:
@TheAlexMeraz Don't you just love when you buy a kick-ass shirt?! I know I do. The cashier laughed when he saw me buy it http://bit.ly/7PnZn0
-Alex Meraz, Actor ("The Twilight Saga: New Moon,
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Christmas and new year TV films
18 December 2009 5:30 AM, PST
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Not sure what to watch? We can help with our comprehensive guide to the best films on TV this Christmas and new year
Choose a date
Saturday 19 December | Sunday 20 December | Monday 21 December | Tuesday 22 December | Wednesday 23 December |Christmas Eve | Christmas Day | Boxing Day | Sunday 27 December | Monday 28 December | Tuesday 29 December | Wednesday 30 December | New Year's Eve | New Year's Day
Saturday 19 December
Yes Man (Peyton Reed, 2008)
10am, 8pm, Sky Movies Premiere
Remember Jim Carrey in Liar, Liar, where he forces himself to tell the truth for 24 hours? Well, here Jim Carrey forces himself to answer yes to any request, for a year. Which is upping the ante somewhat, but doesn't make it a better film. This is a return to the manic, gurning, not-very-funny Carrey, as if The Truman Show, Eternal Sunshine etc hadn't happened. Just say no.
The Golden Compass (Chris Weitz, 2007)
11.40am, 8pm, Sky Movies Family
What with Harry Potter, Narnia, Lemony Snicket and all,
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Christmas and new year TV films
18 December 2009 5:30 AM, PST
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Not sure what to watch? We can help with our comprehensive guide to the best films on TV this Christmas and new year
Choose a date
Saturday 19 December | Sunday 20 December | Monday 21 December | Tuesday 22 December | Wednesday 23 December |Christmas Eve | Christmas Day | Boxing Day | Sunday 27 December | Monday 28 December | Tuesday 29 December | Wednesday 30 December | New Year's Eve | New Year's Day
Saturday 19 December
Yes Man (Peyton Reed, 2008)
10am, 8pm, Sky Movies Premiere
Remember Jim Carrey in Liar, Liar, where he forces himself to tell the truth for 24 hours? Well, here Jim Carrey forces himself to answer yes to any request, for a year. Which is upping the ante somewhat, but doesn't make it a better film. This is a return to the manic, gurning, not-very-funny Carrey, as if The Truman Show, Eternal Sunshine etc hadn't happened. Just say no.
The Golden Compass (Chris Weitz, 2007)
11.40am, 8pm, Sky Movies Family
What with Harry Potter, Narnia, Lemony Snicket and all,
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Movie Review: Larger Than Life 3D Concert With Dave Matthews Band, Ben Harper and Relentless 7
11 December 2009 4:23 PM, PST
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Dave Matthews Literally Larger Than Life in New 3D Concert
While James Cameron’s Avatar is tearing the industry a new one with its cutting edge 3D technology, other smaller- and that’s only by comparison- studios, like inconcert3d, are trying to do just the same, but with live concert performances.
Now I might be putting my foot in my mouth with this one, but have you checked out a Non-hd TV lately? It’s virtually un-watchable. VHS, DVD’s, and even basic low-def cable seem to have become whispered testaments to the home entertainment system and things like black and white or 35Mm film are as alien and rare as sighting Big Foot. I can see it now: my children, they turn to me and say, “what do you mean movies weren’t always burned directly into my retina?” And lately, the advances in cinema technology have been truly staggering.
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What will you miss about Flight of the Conchords?
11 December 2009 4:23 AM, PST
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After just two series of sharp, innovative comedy, Flight of the Conchords is bowing out
Over 22 episodes, Flight Of The Conchords has made stars of its cast, won a glut of awards and, most importantly, wrestled the funny song back from the evil clutches of Richard Digance. But the final episode of Flight of the Conchords' second season appeared to have an uneasy air of finality. And now that has been rubberstamped. Yesterday a message appeared on the official Flight of the Conchords website reading, "We are today announcing that we won't be returning for a 3rd season. We're very proud of the two seasons we made and we like the way the show ended."
It's undeniably sad news. While best of the decade lists may overlook the Conchords in favour of The Office, it was one of the most innovative comedy shows of the last few years. In
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Molly Sims Allegedly Dumped by Aaron Eckhart Over the Phone
11 December 2009 12:22 AM, PST
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Rumor has it, Molly Sims and Aaron Eckhart have decided to call off their romance less than a month after she confirmed that they were an item. According to Star Magazine, the model-turned-actress was dumped by 41-year-old actor over the phone. Of the reason why the Harvey Dent/Two Face of "The Dark Knight" ended the romance over the phone, a source said, "He's an incredibly private guy."
The source then went on to mention that Molly had made Aaron angry by playing it coy when being asked about the nature of her relationship with him during her appearance on "Chelsea Lately" in November. Shortly after that, the "Yes Man" beauty allegedly made the actor upset once again by publicly telling the press about their romance.
Molly Sims was first romantically linked to Aaron Eckhart in November 17 after they were reportedly snapped having dinner together in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at Sullivan's Steakhouse a week before.
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Discuss: The Tedium of Love at First Sight
7 December 2009 2:45 PM, PST
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For the most part, I don't go blaming movies for people's actions, but sometimes I wonder if the super-quick weddings and subsequent divorces are all due to Hollywood's adoration of "love at first sight." Sure, the idea has been around forever, but forever ago, people weren't dating, getting to know each other, and then committing to each other as equals. Perhaps the theme provided a glamorization of life, and maybe a way to appease those young men and women doomed to arranged marriages, but these days, it's a ticket to strife. Yet no matter how much we evolve or regress as a society, love at first sight remains the main thrust of romantic entertainment.
The latest in the bunch: Variety reports that Youth in Revolt's David Permut is teaming with Dave Gross and Jesse Shapira to produce a new teen comedy called Pictures of You (written by Joshua Friedlander). The
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Blu-ray Giveaway: (500) Days of Summer
7 December 2009 6:40 AM, PST
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Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt star in the offbeat romantic comedy (500) Days of Summer from rookie and talented feature film director Marc Webb.
You can take a shot at winning one of five sets of (500) Days of Summer on Blu-ray by entering this contest via filling out and submitting the entry form below. You can also, if you choose, return any or every day thereafter and enter again to increase your odds of winning each time.
Boy meets girl. Boy falls in love. Girl doesn't. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents the critically acclaimed, offbeat romance that proves when it comes to love some people know nothing at all as (500) Days of Summer arrives on Blu-ray Disc and DVD December 22. Zooey Deschanel (Yes Man) and Joseph Gordon-Levitt (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra) star in a story about love and fate, as a young greeting card writer (Gordon-Levitt) who is hopelessly,
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Fashion fix: Vintage blue coat with red piping from Yes Man
3 December 2009 2:02 AM, PST
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Here at Boxwish, we don’t like to play favourites, electing one film, movie star or product as superior to all the others and yet sometimes it can be tough to maintain such principles. Just take Zooey Deschanel (easy boys!), the actress has snagged the likes of Jim Carrey, Will Ferrell and Joseph Gordon-Levitt with her offbeat charms onscreen, impresses with her musical talents (she performs with jazz act, If All The Stars Were Pretty Babies and has sung in many of her movies) and has a fashion sense to kill for, though thankfully, we’re not prepared to go that far. Yes, it’s fair to say we’re firmly lodged in Camp Zooey (if such a thing were to exist) and so we’re taking a leaf out of her style book with her vintage blue coat from Yes Man.
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Bid to Tour the Griffith Observatory with Spock
14 November 2009 1:00 PM, PST
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If you've got a little money to spend, you can take a tour of the legendary Griffith Observatory led by the one and only Leonard Nimoy. I doubt he'll put the ears on, but it's still Spock and it's still space...the final so-and-so.
Nimoy is the grand prize in a new auction from Charity Buzz (by way of Live for Films), and the highest bidder and a guest get their run of the place with the Vulcan, which would have to be kind of surreal. Details are below. Incidentally, if you don't know the Griffith Observatory, it's been a location in several movies, figuring prominently in Charlie's Angels 2 and Yes Man, and is one of the more recognizable landmarks in Los Angeles.
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Review: Pirate Radio
12 November 2009 3:29 PM, PST
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Just a few days back Robert Carlyle used the Scottish BAFTAs as a platform to voice his displeasure of the British film industry. There have been no decent films produced here, he said, since Trainspotting.
Studying Carlyle’s words, he has a point; the cinematic output of Great Britain primarily regurtiates the same type of film over and over. Chief amongst them are the kitchen sink tragedy and the costume drama. However, there is a third type of high profile movie produced on these shores which generally lead to much commercial success. This genre can be, for all intents and purposes, attributed to one man. This, the third entry into the British cinema canon, is the “Richard Curtis movie”.
Since graduating from television writing, Curtis has pioneered an individualistic approach to the world of cinema relying heavily on picture postcard locations in Southern England, syrupy sentiment, “comedy” swearing and middle-class males indulging in linguistic mishaps.
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A Naked 'Twilight' Actress's New Moon And 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' In Today's Twitter-Wood
9 November 2009 3:00 PM, PST
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When "Twilight" cast members began tweeting about subjects involving missing clothing, I definitely did not expect to log on to Twitter today and find out that Christian Serratos decided to outdo all of them, but but her new garment-less PETA ad definitely succeeded.
Dane Cook and Ice-t, meanwhile, were less focused on saving fur and more intent on playing "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" this weekend, according to their posts, and at least one of them found himself in possession of some nightvision goggles. Check all of that out after the jump along with Danny Masterson's criticism for Andre Agassi, "Toy Story 3" director Lee Unkrich's favorite childhood toy and much more. I'm @brianwarmoth and this is the Twitter-Wood report for November 9, 2009.
Twitter Pic of the Day:
@cserratos http://twitpic.com/owo8z - My PETA Ad. Don't eat them...Don't wear them.
-Christian Serratos, Actress ("Twilight,
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A Christmas Carol - Movie Review
6 November 2009 10:28 AM, PST
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Jim Carrey plays eight roles in this stupendously visual reworking of Charles Dickens. iconic holiday tale; he delivers each character in unique ways, through accent, facial expression, and carriage. Each character rendering is unique, capturing him in different life stages, respectful of Carrey.s superhuman transformative powers. Carrey plays the gamut of emotions, and every one works because he is a stone cold genius. But our boy needs a hit about now following a long underwhelming run that includes The Number 23 and Yes Man. While A Christmas Carol will draw plenty of holiday traffic, and will enter the Christmas classic canon just because . it.s not the greatest offering from Disney. The artwork is nothing short of stupendous,
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'Superbad' star brings animated comedy to Fox
14 October 2009 9:33 PM, PDT
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Fox has picked up a presentation for an animated pilot from Jonah Hill. According to Variety, Hill is co-writing the untitled pilot with Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul ("Yes Man"). He'll also voice the main character, described as an uber-mature seven-year-old socialite forced to attend a public schedule. Mogel, Paul and Hill will all executive produce along with Peter Chernin and Katherine Pope through Chernin's new 20th Century Fox TV-based shingle. Hill was most recently seen in "Funny People." He's no stranger to animation voice-over work, with credits including "Horton Hears a Who!" and the upcoming "How to
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Fox to Develop an Animated TV Show with Jonah Hill
14 October 2009 6:44 PM, PDT
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According to Variety, Fox is going to develop a pitch from Jonah Hill (Superbad) that will be produced by Peter Chernin.
Fox will also put together a script based on Peter Bagge's graphic novel series The Bradleys.
Hill is going to provide the voiceover on his show. He will also write it with Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul (Yes Man).
The show will follow "a 7-year-old socialite who acts and talks like an adult." Things get really interesting when he has to go to public school.
The Bradleys script will be written by Peter Bagge and Matthew Lawton (Crank Yankers).
The Bradleys focuses on a dysfunctional suburban family. It was originally published in the early 1980s.
"I was obsessed with Peter Bagge's comics when I was a teen," Lawton states. "I ran away to Seattle at the age of 16, and was definitely this grumpy, disaffected punk kid."
Lawton and Bagge
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