After falling to 2nd place last week against comic book adaption "Kick-Ass", "How to Train Your Dragon" moved back up to the top spot in a pretty mediocre box office weekend. HTTYD ended up with $15 Million in sales at #1, while Jennifer Lopez' return to the big screen after 4 years came in at #2 with $12.3 million for "The Back Up Plan".
"Kick-Ass" fell all the way down to #5 as another comic book movie "The Losers" came in at a disappointing #4 of $9.6 million. "Date Night" filled int he rest of the top 5 at #3.
Looked like a pretty uninspired weekend at the box office to me. Pretty much all "rental" movies as far as I';m concerned. Rather spend time browsing http://www.dietpillsforwomen.org instead of dropping $50 at the theater for any of these movies.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Hugh Hefner Saves Hollywood Sign
He wasn't the only one, but apparently he donated the last $900K to makes sure that the Hollywood sign would remain right where it was. For some reason, the 138 acres behind the iconic sign were up for sale, and developers actually had the balls to say they were eying the hillside, once owned by Howard Hughes, for luxury mansions.
Of course they had a little heart. They allowed a nonprofit land-conservation group the chance to buy the land for $12.5 million. As an April 30 deadline neared, the group was nearly $1 million short.
"I was aware of the fact that they were raising the money, but I only learned about a week ago that they were running out of time," said Hefner. "They only had about a week and a half left to go." He came up with the rest and saved all those that dream of no longer needing to goop on acne medication and become stars their dreams.
"It would have been a real shame after having restored it if it wound up sold," Hefner, 84, told PEOPLE on Monday at the Hollywood premiere of Iron Man 2, with the legendary 45-foot white letters looming in the background. "It's become something iconic and represents not only the town but represents Hollywood dreams, and I think that's something worth preserving."
Of course they had a little heart. They allowed a nonprofit land-conservation group the chance to buy the land for $12.5 million. As an April 30 deadline neared, the group was nearly $1 million short.
"I was aware of the fact that they were raising the money, but I only learned about a week ago that they were running out of time," said Hefner. "They only had about a week and a half left to go." He came up with the rest and saved all those that dream of no longer needing to goop on acne medication and become stars their dreams.
"It would have been a real shame after having restored it if it wound up sold," Hefner, 84, told PEOPLE on Monday at the Hollywood premiere of Iron Man 2, with the legendary 45-foot white letters looming in the background. "It's become something iconic and represents not only the town but represents Hollywood dreams, and I think that's something worth preserving."
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Susan Boyle to Publish Her Story In Her Own Words
A British publisher has signed on with the singing sensation, Susan Boyle to write her auto-biography "The Woman I Was Born To Be". N o American publication has been announced, but you can surely bet there will be phonies (Catcher in the Rye moment) climbing through the windows to get in on the action. Surely this will be a best selling book no matter what the quality of the authorship is. Susan Boyle is the great underdog story, and everyone loves an underdog. Coming from her rustic furniture to Hollywood and becoming an International star in one night.
Ms. Boyle said she was “writing this book to try to show that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.” She added: “When I strutted on to the stage for that audition, I was a scared wee lassie, still grieving for my mother, not caring how I looked. I think I’ve grown up a lot in the last year, become more of a lady, and I’m not so frightened anymore.”
Ms. Boyle said she was “writing this book to try to show that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.” She added: “When I strutted on to the stage for that audition, I was a scared wee lassie, still grieving for my mother, not caring how I looked. I think I’ve grown up a lot in the last year, become more of a lady, and I’m not so frightened anymore.”
Friday, April 16, 2010
Oprah dated John Tesh?
Well...it wasn't recently. How old do you fell? You are probably gonna feel a lot older knowing these two people for so long. I only know Tesh because he wrote the NBA on NBC theme song.
Anyways it appears that in some tell-all cash grab book written by some scumbag named Kitty Kelly reveals that Oprah and Tesh dated all the way back in the 1970s. They lived together while lifting office supplies and doing local news in Tennessee.
The book claims Tesh quickly ended the relationship after deciding he could not deal with the social pressures accompanied with interracial dating. Interesting.
Oprah: A Biography, written by Kitty Kelley, hits stores Tuesday. Kelley has also written unauthorized biographies on First Lady Jackie Kennedy, Frank Sinatra and First Lady Nancy Reagan.
Anyways it appears that in some tell-all cash grab book written by some scumbag named Kitty Kelly reveals that Oprah and Tesh dated all the way back in the 1970s. They lived together while lifting office supplies and doing local news in Tennessee.
The book claims Tesh quickly ended the relationship after deciding he could not deal with the social pressures accompanied with interracial dating. Interesting.
Oprah: A Biography, written by Kitty Kelley, hits stores Tuesday. Kelley has also written unauthorized biographies on First Lady Jackie Kennedy, Frank Sinatra and First Lady Nancy Reagan.
Friday, April 02, 2010
Clash of the Titans Looks to Be in For a good Weekend (and 3-D hate)
The next of the major 2-D conversions to 3-D blockbusters seems to be in line for a stellar box office despite mixed reviews. Clash of the Titans is a remake from the 1981 classic (it was a favorite of mine as a kid, but it was utter cheeseball), and looks to be ready to pull in $6-75 million over the weekend despite a lot of complaints.
With Hollywood going full board into the 3-D realm, every movie that is coming out practically is going 3-D. We've even heard it getting so far as home 3-D HDTV, and cell phones joining in later. Whether it makes any sense for it to be in 3-D, or not is besides the point. Hollywood knows they can jack ticket prices up 25% regardless if they screen them in 3-D. This is one of the major negatives of the current trend, and movie goers aren't excited about it.
Of course if you can find a non-3D screening you have nothing to complain about.
With Hollywood going full board into the 3-D realm, every movie that is coming out practically is going 3-D. We've even heard it getting so far as home 3-D HDTV, and cell phones joining in later. Whether it makes any sense for it to be in 3-D, or not is besides the point. Hollywood knows they can jack ticket prices up 25% regardless if they screen them in 3-D. This is one of the major negatives of the current trend, and movie goers aren't excited about it.
Of course if you can find a non-3D screening you have nothing to complain about.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Hot Tub Time Machine
Is this the most advertised movie you have ever heard of? I swear it is talked about as much as anything else going on right now. I even see it being talked about on ESPN. According to most reviews I have seen it is getting a good reception. On the level of The Hangover at least, which is plenty good enough to make it a big seller at the box office I assume.
Starving for an over the top comedy, and kicking off the comedy that is going to come over the summer this will probably have a good run.
Is it going t be stupid? Yes. Is it going to be hilarious? Probably. Should you use drugs before going to see it? Absolutely. Wearing tuxedo shirts to the theater probably isn't such a bad idea either if you want to look like you are down with the 80s.
Starving for an over the top comedy, and kicking off the comedy that is going to come over the summer this will probably have a good run.
Is it going t be stupid? Yes. Is it going to be hilarious? Probably. Should you use drugs before going to see it? Absolutely. Wearing tuxedo shirts to the theater probably isn't such a bad idea either if you want to look like you are down with the 80s.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Movie Studios Jumping on 2-D Conversion to 3-D Bandwagon
Oh joy. As if most movies out didn't suck enough, do we really need to watch them all in 3-D so that the suckiness is flying right into our faces? "Avatar" director James Cameron sees misguided thriftiness in Hollywood studios' latest craze to convert big movie projects from 2-D to 3-D, but the pace of such conversions shows no signs of letting up.
While Cameron isn't against them making everything 3-D, he says that converting from 2-D is just lazy, and the quality is going to be much worse than if it were filmed that way.
Many directors feel the same way. They want a say in what happens to their films, but studios have gone all out in starting to convert anything and everything they can get their hands on.
"Transformers" maker Michael Bay has questioned the move, too.
"The problem is these decisions should be made by filmmakers, they shouldn't be made by studios, because if it was up to studios they're going to sacrifice quality for lower cost," Cameron said, in an event to promote the April 22 release of the DVD for "Avatar."
Studios are rapidly converting now that Walt Disney Co has seen its 3-D conversion "Alice in Wonderland" sell more than $570 million in tickets since its March 5 debut.
I even saw a new HDTV advertised during Lost last night that is the first 3-D home TV available from Samsung. What the hell is going on? They showed people sitting at home with 3-D glasses on. Do I want to see flying weight loss pills on TV? Does anyone honestly want to watch everything with 3-D glasses on? LMAO
While Cameron isn't against them making everything 3-D, he says that converting from 2-D is just lazy, and the quality is going to be much worse than if it were filmed that way.
Many directors feel the same way. They want a say in what happens to their films, but studios have gone all out in starting to convert anything and everything they can get their hands on.
"Transformers" maker Michael Bay has questioned the move, too.
"The problem is these decisions should be made by filmmakers, they shouldn't be made by studios, because if it was up to studios they're going to sacrifice quality for lower cost," Cameron said, in an event to promote the April 22 release of the DVD for "Avatar."
Studios are rapidly converting now that Walt Disney Co has seen its 3-D conversion "Alice in Wonderland" sell more than $570 million in tickets since its March 5 debut.
I even saw a new HDTV advertised during Lost last night that is the first 3-D home TV available from Samsung. What the hell is going on? They showed people sitting at home with 3-D glasses on. Do I want to see flying weight loss pills on TV? Does anyone honestly want to watch everything with 3-D glasses on? LMAO
Octomom Not Good With Money? Shocking.
The whole Octomom thing was one of the more surreal attempts at fame we have ever seen. While people usually can't get enough of kids, they certainly weren't impressed with the Octomom that exploited them for her own purposes, and ended up making herself look like a whackjob.
So...was it really a surprise when we found out that she spent way more money than she had, or that her house could soon be foreclosed upon? Not really.
What's even more insane is a recent offer she took to help to keep the foreclosure from becoming reality. She accepted a $5,000 deal from the animal rights group PETA to put a sign in her front yard proclaiming, "Don't Let Your Dog or Cat Become an Octomom. Always Spay or Neuter.". She also got a month's supply of veggie burgers and hot dogs in exchange for placing the sign in front of her house in La Habra. Maybe she could use some night repair cream as well. She'll take anything I'm sure.
What a deal!
So...was it really a surprise when we found out that she spent way more money than she had, or that her house could soon be foreclosed upon? Not really.
What's even more insane is a recent offer she took to help to keep the foreclosure from becoming reality. She accepted a $5,000 deal from the animal rights group PETA to put a sign in her front yard proclaiming, "Don't Let Your Dog or Cat Become an Octomom. Always Spay or Neuter.". She also got a month's supply of veggie burgers and hot dogs in exchange for placing the sign in front of her house in La Habra. Maybe she could use some night repair cream as well. She'll take anything I'm sure.
What a deal!
Jesse James Searched For "Busty Biker Chicks" Online
If Sandra Bullock was embarrassed about her cheating husband before, she might feel a little bit better now at least. Her husband is clearly crazy. Recent reports suggest that while in his cheating he searched online for "well endowed biker chicks". LOL
It appears that he has no interest in a fat burner for women, but he does have a thing for biker chicks.
Sources tell Us Weekly that tattoo model Michelle "Bombshell" McGee is just the first person to come forward alleging an affair with James.
The magazine reports that James, 40, would regularly post Internet ads looking for "hot, tattooed biker chicks with big boobs," and then invite the girls back to his West Coast Choppers bike shop in Long Beach.
James' infidelity has been an openly-known secret among employees at the bike shop, the magazine says, adding that James "gets bored" when Bullock is away.
A former high level, female executive with the bike shop also settled a sexual harassment claim against James and West Coast Choppers for $725,000 in 2007, while he was married to Bullock, TMZ is reporting.
It appears that he has no interest in a fat burner for women, but he does have a thing for biker chicks.
Sources tell Us Weekly that tattoo model Michelle "Bombshell" McGee is just the first person to come forward alleging an affair with James.
The magazine reports that James, 40, would regularly post Internet ads looking for "hot, tattooed biker chicks with big boobs," and then invite the girls back to his West Coast Choppers bike shop in Long Beach.
James' infidelity has been an openly-known secret among employees at the bike shop, the magazine says, adding that James "gets bored" when Bullock is away.
A former high level, female executive with the bike shop also settled a sexual harassment claim against James and West Coast Choppers for $725,000 in 2007, while he was married to Bullock, TMZ is reporting.
L O S T: The Richard Episode
We've all been waiting forever to finally get some insight into the mystery that is Richard Alpert. Finally, last night in the episode "Ab Aeterno", we got to see it. Maybe not the way we expected, but we saw pretty much all Richard all the time.
The episode started with Richard tending to his sickly wife. NEeding medicine he tool a trip to a doctor a half a day away (Richard is really old if you hadn't figured this out and he was riding a horse). While being told that he couldn't afford the medicine, Richard accidentally killed the doctor, and fled to give it to his wife. She had died before he returned, and we see guard come take him away for murder.
While in jail he was taken as a slave of sorts aboard the Black Rock, the ship of fairy tales in the Lost universe. A big storm hits and it crashes into the giant statue where Jacob resides in a tidal wave, and the ship has found the island. Immediately upon waking the ship captain comes below deck and starts to knock off all the prisoners for fear of running out of supplies, or them killing him eventually. Then Smokey comes and finishes them ALL off except Richard who probably feels like he has been rotting in conjugated linoleic acid. This is where he meets the Man in Black for the first time.
By using his manipulative nature, MiB convinces Richard that he is dead, and in Hell. That if he helps him kill the Devil he can see his wife again. Richard eagerly agrees, and sets off to kill Jacob. Jacob kicks his ass. :D
Jacob explains to Richard that he isn't dead, and his service to Jacob begins and he gains this sort of eternal life. Almost all of the episode is a flashback, but we see n present Lost world that Richard has come to believe that he wasted his life. He seeks MiB to take him up on the offer he gave him originally, but Hugo comes to save the day by telling him what his wife is saying as a ghost. Hugo sees and talks to ghosts obviously.
It lived up to the hype in every way.
The episode started with Richard tending to his sickly wife. NEeding medicine he tool a trip to a doctor a half a day away (Richard is really old if you hadn't figured this out and he was riding a horse). While being told that he couldn't afford the medicine, Richard accidentally killed the doctor, and fled to give it to his wife. She had died before he returned, and we see guard come take him away for murder.
While in jail he was taken as a slave of sorts aboard the Black Rock, the ship of fairy tales in the Lost universe. A big storm hits and it crashes into the giant statue where Jacob resides in a tidal wave, and the ship has found the island. Immediately upon waking the ship captain comes below deck and starts to knock off all the prisoners for fear of running out of supplies, or them killing him eventually. Then Smokey comes and finishes them ALL off except Richard who probably feels like he has been rotting in conjugated linoleic acid. This is where he meets the Man in Black for the first time.
By using his manipulative nature, MiB convinces Richard that he is dead, and in Hell. That if he helps him kill the Devil he can see his wife again. Richard eagerly agrees, and sets off to kill Jacob. Jacob kicks his ass. :D
Jacob explains to Richard that he isn't dead, and his service to Jacob begins and he gains this sort of eternal life. Almost all of the episode is a flashback, but we see n present Lost world that Richard has come to believe that he wasted his life. He seeks MiB to take him up on the offer he gave him originally, but Hugo comes to save the day by telling him what his wife is saying as a ghost. Hugo sees and talks to ghosts obviously.
It lived up to the hype in every way.
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