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Sep30
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The number one film for the weekend box office was the family-friendly The Game Plan, which was able to bring in $22.7 million. For Duane Johnson (The Rock), it was his strongest opener as a lead in his career. His former high was The Rundown in 2003, when it opened with $18.5 million. The second place finisher was The Kingdom, starring Jammie Foxx, which was only able to reach the $17.7 million mark. When you consider the last counter-terrorism type of film Foxx starred in - Stealth - it looks like he doesn't resonate with viewers in this particular genre. Third-place finisher Resident Evil: Extinction, dropped as expected by a huge 66 percent, only able to bring another $8 million to the cash register. These types of films, and Resident Evil specifically, always perform in this way, as after the first look the novelty immediately wears off. The weekend box office top ten: | 1 | The Game Plan | $22,675,000 | | 2 | The Kingdom | $17,694,000 | | 3 | Resident Evil: Extinction | $8,000,000 | | 4 | Good Luck Chuck | $6,300,000 | | 5 | 3:10 to Yuma (2007) | $4,160,000 | | 6 | The Brave One | $3,760,000 | | 7 | Mr. Woodcock | $3,000,000 | | 8 | Eastern Promises | $2,892,000 | | 9 | Sydney White | $2,685,000 | | 10 | Across the Universe | $2,050,000 |
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Sep29
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David Hans Schmidt, who was going to plead guilty for attempting to extort $1 million from Tom Cruise, was found dead in his Phoenix home of an apparent suicide.Schmidt had stolen pictures in his possession of Tom Cruise and Katie...
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Sep28
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The one thing about celebrity we can all be sure of: it's fleeting. In the case of Tania Head, whose alleged survival at the World Trade Center brought her fame, compassion and respect, will now live out the rest of...
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Brazilian Supermodel Adriana Lima has become a role model and inspiration for women wanting to wait till marriage to have sex.Lima said concerning her decision in a GQ interview: "They have to respect that this is my choice. If there's...
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I don't think it would matter what particular list you make up for TV personalities and entertainers, Oprah Winfrey is going to come out on top of it. The latest is no exception, as Winfrey topped Forbe's list of richest...
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Singer Ryan Adams had another meltdown, as he reportedly threw another tantrum at a show in Minneapolis on September 27.Adams evidently has some problem with the area, as he also blew a gasket in his infamous First Avenue gig in...
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Sep27
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The high expectations and huge marketing efforts for the fall season haven't paid off for new shows yet, as they haven't done much to stir the imaginations of viewers."Bionic Woman" in its debut, has been the best new show so...
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Sep26
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Jessica Biel is reportedly in negotiations with Warner Bros. to play the role of superhero babe Wonder Woman in the "Justice League of America," based on the DC Comic franchise.It's interesting to contrast the original Wonder Woman, the beautiful Linda...
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Elton John is under investigation by police for possession of child pornography. An explicit picture of two young girls posing in an inappropriate way, was removed from an exhibit at The Baltic Centre For Contemporary Art in Gateshead. The photo...
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With World Wreslting Entertainment Inc. (WWE) being seen in over 130 countries, the company announced it's creating a new global division to develop new opportunities.Executive Vice President, Global Media, Shane McMahon, will lead the way as the WWE entends its...
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It seems people can't get enough of seeing Matthew McConaughey and his beautiful girlfriend, Brazilian model Camila Alves. Being together constantly, they can't seem to get enough of each other.While it's been bantered about whether they've been secretly married, a...
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Sep25
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When we heard that George Lucas was going to do an animated series spun-off from Star Wars, the last thing to come to mind would be it having a hard time finding a place to air it. Yet that's actually...
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The strange Winnie the Pooh case has taken another turn, as a California appeals court refused to reinstate a case against the Walt Disney Co. (DIS) concerning royalties allegedly owned to the estate of Stephen Slesinger.A court in Los Angeles...
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EchoStar's (DISH) CEO Charlie Ergen announced he is pursuing the idea of splitting the company into two separate entities. One company would serve consumers and the other the wholesale technology sector. Under the changes, Echostar's Dish Network and U.S. satellite-TV...
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Sep24
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Comcast has launched a new video-on-demand service which offers support to women dealing with breast cancer.Starting September 24, they will be putting together about 40 programs to inspire and educate people concerning the disease. Included will be how to detect...
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Those who lamented the "death" of Tony Almeida on 24, will be thrilled to hear that one of the favorite characters of the show will be returning for the upcoming 24 season.Executive producer Howard Gordon says, "Tony's uncertain fate near...
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The shareholder vote on a $19.5 billion buyout of Clear Channel Communications Inc. will be voted on Tuesday, September 25, as a shareholder meeting takes place in San Antonio, the home of the radio giant.The original offer was made by...
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Sep23
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Popular 58-year-old John Force was seriously injured in a collision with Funny Car competitor Kenny Bernstein during the O'Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals at Texas Motorplex in Ennis.aAccording to Elon Werner, the team spokesman, Force suffered a broken left ankle and...
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A teen magazine J-14, claims they interviewed Miley Cyrus and she told them she's pregnant. Here's a snippet from the mag:"Yes, sadly it's true." 'Miley supposedly confirmed the pregnancy rumors during a J-14 interview. "I'm going to take good care...
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The demand for Internet video content by advertisers, along with the challenge facing the TV networks of losing broadcast eyeballs, has created a powerful incentive to bring TV content to the Web.After some experimentation and deciding which model to choose,...
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The weekend box office continued its slow September, with the number one movie Resident Evil: Extinction bringing in a fair $24 million. It beat the last Resident Evil flim Apocalypse, which finished at $23 million for its opener in 2004,...
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Sep22
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With the third season of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" starting on Friday, it has drawn a lot of excitement, not only from fans, but from the network as well. One executive said "It could become our Harry Potter." Of course...
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At one time Rex Humbard was one of the most recognized people in the world, and U.S. News & World Report called him "one of the Top 25 Principle Architects of the American Century." He died Friday at the age...
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Actress Alice Ghostley, best known for her TV role of Esmerelda in Bewitched, died at the age of 81 from a long battle with colon cancer and a number of strokes.Along with her role as Esmerelda, she played Bernice Clifton...
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Sep21
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Ken Osmond, 64, the actor who played troublemaker Eddie Haskell on "Leave It to Beaver," has sued the Screen Actors Guild, claiming the union collected $8.1 million in foreign royalites and owes that money to the actors. He says they've...
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Dan Rather seems to have entered a delusional stage of his life, as his actions and words contradict much of what he said when he left CBS (CBS-A) in disgrace.Even those close to him think he's losing it, as an...
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The Forbes 400 list of richest Americans was just released, and the top two spots were taken by the usual winners Bill Gates and Warren Buffett.One thing the list reveals, as far as it relates to the entertainment industry, is...
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Sep20
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Matthew McConaughey has replaced an actor in a new film for the second time recently, as he will play opposite Jennifer Garner in "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past," replacing Garner's husband Ben Affleck who dropped out of the project to focus...
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The Weinstein Company acquired the U.S. rights to the edgy, dark thriller "Walk All Over Me" from IndustryWorks Distribution.At the Toronto International Film Festival the film received critical acclaim from the industry and viewers as well."We were very pleased at...
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The new release, "Ultimate Santana" will include vocals from Jennifer Lopez and Baby Bash, as they add their voices to a new track called "This Boy's Fire." Another previously unreleased song on the album will be Into The Night, with...
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Sep19
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In a first for the U.S. market, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer will launch a movie channel on DirecTV (DTV). About 1,200 of the films will be offered in high definition.The company has an overall film library of around 4,100 films, including the 1,200...
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In a bid to garner and gather together the largest share of the $290 billion U.S. advertising market, Comcast chairman and CEO Brian Roberts said, while talking to investors, that the cable operators are partnering together to develop an interactive...
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In a note to investors, Credit Suisse analyst Heath Terry said News Corp. (NWS-A) is their favorite name in the media sector, with Disney (DIS) being right behind them. Both are rated outperform by the firm."News Corp. is our favorite...
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Dan Rather, who ended his reporting and news anchor career in disgrace, has sued CBS and company executives Chief Executive Leslie Moonves, Viacom (VIA-B), Viacom Chief Executive Sumner Redstone and Andrew Heyward, the former president of CBS News, for $70...
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Alicia Silverstone hasn't had any attention for a long time, so she decided to get naked for the neo-terrorist group Peta in an ad campaign. Silverstone declares herself a vegetarian in the ad, saying she's "never felt better" (even though...
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Sep18
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Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO of Dreamworks Animation SKG, says he is "fearful" as the gap between Hollywood studios and writers is the largest he's ever seen."I don't think I've ever seen a wider gap in the bid and the ask on...
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Vanessa Hudgens may get a record for the fastest self-destruction in the business if things keep going like they are. Not only is her nude and lesbian-themed photos being vigorously consumed on the Internet, threatening her role in the wholesome...
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We've heard a lot over the last several years on reality of the emerging of new media. Many touted it as more real and honest than traditional media, and in many cases that has been true.In the case of Andrew...
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The rate cut by the FED of 50 basis points probably won't have much impact on the movie industry, as most of their financing comes from private equity deals.Another reason is the studios have their financing in place for the...
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Sep17
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Britney Spears lost her manager and also her attorney representing her in her custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline.Her management company said in a statement: "It saddens us to confirm media reports that we have terminated our professional relationship with...
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There was a lot of outrage as a 12-year-old model was chosen to front the prestigious Gold Coast Fashion Week in Australia, one of the top fashion shows in the world.Maddison Gabriel, who was chosen to be the official ambassador...
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Robert Jordan, popular fantasy writer of the "Wheel of Time" series died from a rare blood disease Sunday. He was 58.Jordan was born in Charleston, South Carolina, and lived there most of his life. His real name was James Oliver...
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With the release of his new book "Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World," Alan Greenspan and his handlers have been out there trying to increase his celebrity status to generate more book sales. It seems to be working, as...
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Sep16
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James Spader won the best actor award for his role in Boston Legal, as he won over sentimental favorite James Gandolfini of The Sopranos. Still, the Sopranos did garner another trophy as the top drama series for the year. One...
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It was no surprise that the female version of Death Wish, "The Brave One," was only able to finish with $14 million for the weekend, although it was good enough to bring it the No. 1 spot. The Brave One...
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O.J. Simpson was arrested a little after 11:00 am in Las Vegas for the alleged armed robbery of some people in a casino hotel room. Simpson, when he was considered a suspect, said he was conducting a "sting operation." Another...
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Sep15
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How is the state of Hollywood with the credit crunch upon us? So far it looks like it's not too bad. Major studios have already received funding for the next several years, so it shouldn't impact them too much.For the...
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After a very public and lengthy battle with the German government to film at certain places within the country, Tom Cruise and United Artists have finally received permission for the final location site, where German hero Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg,...
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"Eastern Promises," the handiwork of Canadian director David Cronenberg, was awarded the "fan favorite" at the Toronto International Film Festival Saturday, winning the People's Choice Award.Reviews for the film in the U.S. have been strong, and stars Viggo Mortensen and...
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Talking to People, Paris Hilton said while she thinks her friend Nicole Richie will be a great mom, she's not going to have children in the near future.Reponding to rumors she may be adopting children, Hilton said: "Someone just said...
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Sep14
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According to an OTX (Online Testing eXchange) study cited by marketingcharts.com, 51 percent of teens find out about new television shows from either TV ads or TV promotions. Other sources of information were through friends or boy/girlfriends (33%), or other...
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While the newest Web photos of Vanessa Hudgens aren't what the nude photo of her were, I don't think it's going to help her to keep having this stuff come up online.The newest photos have Hudgens goofing off with friends, but...
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Billboard has created a new award to honor women who have made extraordinary contributions to the music industry, called "Billboard Woman of the Year Award."Recieving the honor of being named the first recipient of the award is Reba McEntire. “Reba’s...
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O.J. Simpson was named a suspect Friday in what he said was a "sting operation," but what the alleged victims said was an armed robbery. Las Vegas Metro Police Capt. James Dillon confirmed the complaint was reported as an armed...
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Mindy McCready was sentenced to one year in jail today for violation of her probation. All of this related to a drunken game of Scrabble, where McCready and her mother ended up in some type of scuffle.Her probation was a...
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Sep13
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No it's not a part in an upcoming big hit movie, although it's connected to big hits: Alyssa has landed a post-season correspondent job for major league baseball, on MLB.com and their new broadband channel TBS Hot Corner.Alyssa isn't just...
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In what will probably come to be a regular way of doing business, the made-for-the-web series "Nissan Live Sets," has graduated to mainstream TV, as MTV is putting on its high definition channel MHD, says the New York Post.Yahoo! Music...
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There's been a lot of debate about to Southwest Airlines (LUV) telling a couple of women to dress more appropriately if they wanted to fly with the airlines.I've talked more about it at a couple of other blogs, here I...
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A report by Moody's Corp. says among the most vulnerable media companies to a recession in the U.S are Clear Channel Communications Inc. (CCU), Gannett Co. (GCI), Belo Corp. (BLC) and the New York Times Co. (NYT). These companies have the...
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Sep12
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Katie Couric is setting the wrong records as "The CBS Evening News With Katie Couric" plunged to a record low in the ratings; not the way she wanted to celebrate her first year on the job.The ratings or 5.4 million...
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In what I think is an idiotic statement and arguement, CBS says the penalty for revealing Janet Jackson's breast on the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show would "effectively censor U.S. broadcasting if it is upheld," said the network.Attorney for CBS...
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In an Ipsos poll for AOL Television and The Associated Press, it was found that 62 percent of Americans say programming on television is getting worse. Only a small 22 percent said it's getting better.Another result of the poll that...
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Flying under the radar since last year, the Democrats have put together a political production company in an attempt to influence the 2008 election and beyond.Former Richard Gephardt (D-MO.) aid Laura Nichols serves as the face of the group in...
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Sep11
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Kanye West, already not in a good mood about losing in all five categories he was nominated for with the MTV Video Music Awards, lashed out at MTV saying it was their fault for Britney Spears' terrible performance.West went into...
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Actress Kirsten Storms was arrested by the California Highway Patrol for DUI. Storms has played Belle Black on "Days of our Lives" from 1999 to 2004, and plays Maxie Jones on General Hospital for ABC (DIS). She also voices the...
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The long-awaited battle over paying for a ton of cable TV channels unwanted by subscribers may soon be over, as the FCC is about ready to start taking a look at banning programmers from forcing cable systems from taking channels...
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A new face for domestic violence? Entertainment televangelist Juanita Bynum has filed a petition for divorce against estranged husband Thomas Weeks III. According to Bynum's attorney Karla Walker, the filing cites cruel treatment.Weeks is accused of attacking Bynum in a...
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Sep10
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Jennifer Hudson will join the "Sex and the City" ladies as she becomes part of the big screen adaptation of the hit TV series.Hudson who won an Oscar for "Dreamgirls," will play the part of an assistant to Carrie Bradshaw,...
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After a time of difficulty getting good film opportunities after "Lord of the Rings," Viggo Mortensen has had things kick into high gear again as he is getting job offers he is having trouble keeping up with.The latest offer is...
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PBS and its corporate sponsors are getting behind the upcoming Ken Burns' World War II documentary "The War," in an unprecedented way. The series, which will extend for seven episodes and entail 15 hours, will premiere on September 23. Burns...
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