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Sunday, May 8, 2011
LOS ANGELES – The summer movie season officially kicks off with Paramount's "THOR" from Marvel Comics. The first weekend in May is a traditionally strong release frame and a debut in the $60-million-plus range should put the film at the top of the box office.
Australian newcomer Chris Hemsworth plays the title character and joins a strong cast including Academy Award winners Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins. IMAX and 3-D should enhance the revenue potential of the film, which earned $83 million overseas last weekend and topped the international charts.
Universal's "Fast Five" isn't backing off the throttle, though, and should earn in the mid-$50 million range. The fifth installment of the franchise has demonstrated incredible staying power, with midweek daily grosses of around $6 million, and by the end of the weekend, "Fast Five" should become the biggest hit of the year so far.
Likely to land in third place as a perfect alternative to all the testosterone-driven fare in the marketplace is Warner Bros.' romantic comedic drama "Something Borrowed." A gross in the $12 million to $15 million range is the sweet spot for this female-driven film that stars Kate Hudson and Ginnifer Goodwin as best friends in love with the same guy.
Sony is also offering a dose of comedic fun with the ensemble comedy "Jumping the Broom," which should draw a solid Mother's Day crowd for a fourth place debut of around $10 million. Angela Bassett leads an impressive cast in a story of two very dissimilar families descending on Martha's Vineyard for a wedding.
Rounding out the top five with around $8 million will be Fox's "Rio," which has been one of the biggest hits of the pre-summer period and flew past the $100 million mark last weekend.(S)
Australian newcomer Chris Hemsworth plays the title character and joins a strong cast including Academy Award winners Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins. IMAX and 3-D should enhance the revenue potential of the film, which earned $83 million overseas last weekend and topped the international charts.
Universal's "Fast Five" isn't backing off the throttle, though, and should earn in the mid-$50 million range. The fifth installment of the franchise has demonstrated incredible staying power, with midweek daily grosses of around $6 million, and by the end of the weekend, "Fast Five" should become the biggest hit of the year so far.
Likely to land in third place as a perfect alternative to all the testosterone-driven fare in the marketplace is Warner Bros.' romantic comedic drama "Something Borrowed." A gross in the $12 million to $15 million range is the sweet spot for this female-driven film that stars Kate Hudson and Ginnifer Goodwin as best friends in love with the same guy.
Sony is also offering a dose of comedic fun with the ensemble comedy "Jumping the Broom," which should draw a solid Mother's Day crowd for a fourth place debut of around $10 million. Angela Bassett leads an impressive cast in a story of two very dissimilar families descending on Martha's Vineyard for a wedding.
Rounding out the top five with around $8 million will be Fox's "Rio," which has been one of the biggest hits of the pre-summer period and flew past the $100 million mark last weekend.(S)
Labels: News
Ginnifer Goodwin donned a short-sleeved Fall 2011 Herve Leger mini dress with houndstooth-check stripes at the recent premiere of her new film, "Something Borrowed," a romantic comedy that also stars Kate Hudson.
Ginnifer Goodwin, who will turn 33 on May 22, completed the look with a gold clutch and gold earrings and strappy black sandals.
In the film, which was released on Friday, May 6, 2011, Ginnifer Goodwin plays terminally single Rachel, who falls for Dex, the fiance of Hudson's character, Darcy, who is her best friend.
Both actresses are engaged in real life. Ginnifer Goodwin, who is also known for playing Margene in the HBO polygamy drama "Big Love," and boyfriend Joey Kern announced in December that they planned to wed. This will be the actress' first marriage. (S)
Ginnifer Goodwin, who will turn 33 on May 22, completed the look with a gold clutch and gold earrings and strappy black sandals.
In the film, which was released on Friday, May 6, 2011, Ginnifer Goodwin plays terminally single Rachel, who falls for Dex, the fiance of Hudson's character, Darcy, who is her best friend.
Both actresses are engaged in real life. Ginnifer Goodwin, who is also known for playing Margene in the HBO polygamy drama "Big Love," and boyfriend Joey Kern announced in December that they planned to wed. This will be the actress' first marriage. (S)
SEE Ginnifer Goodwin at Premiere Video
Labels: Gossip
Thor, a powerful but arrogant warrior, is sent down to Earth as punishment for reigniting a reckless war. But after a dangerous villain from his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth, the hammer-wielding Thor will learn what it takes to be a true hero in order to save mankind.
Actors
Chris Hemsworth (Thor)
Natalie Portman (Jane Foster)
Tom Hiddleston (Loki)
Anthony Hopkins (Odin)
Stellan Skarsgard (Dr. Erik Selvig/ Professor Erik Selvig)
Kat Dennings (Darcy Lewis)
Clark Gregg (Agent Coulson)
Colm Feore (Laufey)
Idris Elba (Heimdall)
Ray Stevenson (Volstagg)
Tadanobu Asano (Hogun the Grim)
Joshua Dallas (Fandral)
Adriana Barraza (Isabel Alvarez)
Jaimie Alexander (Sif)
Rene Russo (Frigga)
Adriana Barraza
Matt Battaglia (Pete)
Also Known As:
Logline: Thor, the hammer-wielding, Norse god of thunder, is banished to Earth but becomes a hero.
Genres: Action/Adventure and Adaptation
Running Time: 2 hr. 10 min.
Release Date: May 6th, 2011 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence.
Distributors: Paramount Pictures
Production Co.: Marvel Studios, Marvel Entertainment
Filming Locations:
Actors
Chris Hemsworth (Thor)
Natalie Portman (Jane Foster)
Tom Hiddleston (Loki)
Anthony Hopkins (Odin)
Stellan Skarsgard (Dr. Erik Selvig/ Professor Erik Selvig)
Kat Dennings (Darcy Lewis)
Clark Gregg (Agent Coulson)
Colm Feore (Laufey)
Idris Elba (Heimdall)
Ray Stevenson (Volstagg)
Tadanobu Asano (Hogun the Grim)
Joshua Dallas (Fandral)
Adriana Barraza (Isabel Alvarez)
Jaimie Alexander (Sif)
Rene Russo (Frigga)
Adriana Barraza
Matt Battaglia (Pete)
Also Known As:
- Thor 3D
- Thor: An IMAX 3D Experience
Logline: Thor, the hammer-wielding, Norse god of thunder, is banished to Earth but becomes a hero.
Genres: Action/Adventure and Adaptation
Running Time: 2 hr. 10 min.
Release Date: May 6th, 2011 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence.
Distributors: Paramount Pictures
Production Co.: Marvel Studios, Marvel Entertainment
Filming Locations:
- Manhattan Beach, California, USA
- Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
- Getty Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
Labels: Film Review
Lady Gaga has highlighted why she is still a force to be reckoned with, after appearing in a Hbo special covering her recent Monster Ball Tour show in New York's Madison Square Garden (2 February 2011). However, this didn't stop Lady Gaga from feeling like a 'loser' backstage.
Pulling no punches, Gaga appeared in an array of costume changes, dazzling sets and committing even more quirky behaviour as usual. Energised by her hometown crowd, she gave the screaming crowd a simple piece of advice: 'even when 'they' turn its back on you, you always have yourself.' However, the backstage footage seemed to show an alternate reality, as Lady Gaga was seen wiping tears from her eyes, talking about wanting to win for her fans: "I just sometimes feel like a loser, still. I have to tell myself I'm a superstar every morning. I cannot be destroyed, I will not be destroyed, and you can never destroy the kingdom that is my fans.' The Hbo special is planned to be shown on Sky1 later this month.
Lady Gaga has recently finished her Monster Ball Tour, set to possibly be the highest-grossing tour of all time. Her new album, Born this Way, is due for release 23 May 2011. (S)
Labels: Music
WASHINGTON – Newly released videos show Osama bin Laden inside his hideout, watching himself on television and rehearsing for Osama bin Laden propaganda videos. The clips were selected by the Pentagon from what it says it seized
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Osama bin Laden Video
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Osama bin Laden Video
Labels: News
The Lonely Island are best known now for their hilarious Digital Shorts on "Saturday Night Live" — if you’ve ever put your rude bits in a box, thank them — but they’ve been kicking around for almost a decade, delivering a goofy parody of “The O.C.” called “The ‘Bu,” and rapping about debilitating isolation in “Just 2 Guyz." On Tuesday, May 10, they release Turtleneck & Chain, their second disc of silly, beats-driven raps.
The comedy trio -- Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone — will mark the record’s release on Monday at 8 p.m. with a discussion at the Soho Apple Store. The talk will be moderated by Aziz Ansari of "Parks and Recreation." Admission is free, but the event will surely spill over in a hurry, so arrive very early (and with Susan Sarandon or Rihanna, if at all possible).
Also, the New York Times’ Arts Beat blog features an excellent interview with the Lonely Island today, including their thoughts on Turtleneck & Chain guest Michael Bolton, West Coast recreational drugs, and their hypnotic beats. It’s worth reading for the shout out to producer T-Minus. (S)
The comedy trio -- Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone — will mark the record’s release on Monday at 8 p.m. with a discussion at the Soho Apple Store. The talk will be moderated by Aziz Ansari of "Parks and Recreation." Admission is free, but the event will surely spill over in a hurry, so arrive very early (and with Susan Sarandon or Rihanna, if at all possible).
Also, the New York Times’ Arts Beat blog features an excellent interview with the Lonely Island today, including their thoughts on Turtleneck & Chain guest Michael Bolton, West Coast recreational drugs, and their hypnotic beats. It’s worth reading for the shout out to producer T-Minus. (S)
Labels: Music
The Hangover Part II
Phil, Stu, Alan and Doug travel to exotic Thailand for Stu's wedding. After the unforgettable bachelor party in Las Vegas, Stu is taking no chances and has opted for a safe, subdued pre-wedding brunch. However, things don't always go as planned. What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in Bangkok can't even be imagined.
Actors
Running Time: 1 hr. 50 min.
Release Date: May 26th, 2011 (wide)
MPAA Rating: R for for pervasive language, strong sexual content including graphic nudity, drug use and brief violent images.
Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures
Phil, Stu, Alan and Doug travel to exotic Thailand for Stu's wedding. After the unforgettable bachelor party in Las Vegas, Stu is taking no chances and has opted for a safe, subdued pre-wedding brunch. However, things don't always go as planned. What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens in Bangkok can't even be imagined.
Actors
- Bradley Cooper (Phil)
- Ed Helms (Stu)
- Zach Galifianakis (Alan)
- Justin Bartha (Doug)
- Ken Jeong (Mr. Chow)
- Sasha Barrese (Tracy)
- Mike Tyson (Himself)
- Jamie Chung (Flora)
Running Time: 1 hr. 50 min.
Release Date: May 26th, 2011 (wide)
MPAA Rating: R for for pervasive language, strong sexual content including graphic nudity, drug use and brief violent images.
Distributors: Warner Bros. Pictures
Watch the The Hangover Part II Movie Trailer
Labels: Film Review
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