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Audiences Love the “Despicable”

Rowena Li — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:25:42 +0000

An animated film has done it again! “Despicable Me” joins “Toy Story 3” and “Shrek Forever After” in the ranks of animated flicks that have topped the box office this summer, reports EW.com.

The Steve Carell-starrer follows the journeys of a supervillain, who despite being mean, captured audiences’ hearts and wallets with a $60.1-million opening weekend.

“The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” held on strong for second place during its second weekend, while new release “Predators” opened at $25.3 million, at third place but still better than previous “Predator” movies.

“Toy Story 3″ and “The Last Airbender” rounded out the top five, with the former surpassing the $340-million mark and becoming Pixar’s highest-grossing film (previously it was “Finding Nemo”).

What did tweeps think of this weekend’s new releases?

_GwendyBee Reccomends that you should DEFINITELY see Despicable Me. It was hilarious. Todays Agenda=Justin Bieber music, chillin at home(:

msmichellemay I want one of those little, yellow minions from Despicable Me!!!

FaraRusdi Despicable Me is super duper cute, a definitely must watch. I want the theme song!!

devilicious7117 Yesterday was a horrible day. Today? Perfect! Thanks to @chocofelice, @claudiahirawady, and the minions of Despicable Me. Kekeke…

jazygonewild i saw Despicable Me a like 2 days ago!!!! It was AWESOME!

marissawinata Predators, not so good … Doesn’t make sense anyhow

ninzkye i still can’t decide whether i liked predators or not.

jamesbetteley I saw Predators this weekend (the film, I mean) and if that doesn’t collect 10 Oscars then the Oscars should be disbanded.

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“Eclipse” and “Airbender” Continue to Boost Box Office Sales

Rowena Li — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:15:05 +0000

After a record-breaking $30-million midnight premiere, “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” continued to dominate the box office during the weekend, grossing a total of $175 million in its first six days, reports EW.com.

The third installment of the popular Stephenie Meyer series was followed at the box office by another new release, M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Last Airbender,” which despite terrible reviews, reaped $70 million during its five-day opener.

“Toy Story 3″ fell to third place, but nevertheless continued to earn Pixar millions each day. Adam Sandler’s “Grown Ups” and “Knight and Day” with Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz rounded out the top five.

Tweeps’ reviews of this weekend’s new releases seem incongruent with the box office sales.

CaponeAicn With the amount of money ECLIPSE and AIRBENDER made, this weekend may be looked at as Ground Zero of a Dark Age in cinema.

NicholasOLaw Eclipse was awesome…I can’t wait until Breaking Dawn!!! I gotta see The Last Airbender!! D http://bit.ly/aW6kkJ?k=771

Team18NewMoon BTW IF YOU ARE A TWI/ECLIPSE HATER, I HAVE A MESSAGE FOR YOU: FUCK YOU FUCKING STUPID! LMFAO!

IamKari Eclipse was a little disapointing. Not as good as first 2.

Hay2theley I would lose the will to live too. RT @BreakingNews: Man found dead in seat in New Zealand cinema after screening of ‘Twilight: Eclipse’

kevjumba Last Airbender has a 6% rating on rotten tomatoes. Yikes, that’s even worse than the Dragonball movie. #racistmoviesneverwin

HollyMarieMing Yea it wasn’t worth 12.50 I’ll tell u that RT @SueTsai: Has anyone seen the last airbender?? I mite go..

mockford Airbender verdict: Not bad. Some actors: Meh. Effects: Great. Script: Ouch. Would really like for someone else to make 2 & 3.

ShiningMushroom Omigod, The Last Airbender was a terrible, terrible movie. If you’re going to see it, wait for the DVD. It isn’t worth it in theatres. >.<

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New Spider-Man Cast

Jennifer Stasak — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:43:54 +0000

Earlier this year, Columbia Pictures cancelled “Spider-Man 4″ and decided to film a prequel instead. Since then, Hollywood has been abuzz with suggestions for who to cast as the new Spider-Man. According to the Hollywood Insider, a new Spider-Man has finally been cast and the big news is that he’s British! 26-year-old Andrew Garfield is set to portray the superhero made famous by Tobey Maguire.

The new Spider-Man is a relatively unknown figure in the United States, but is a star to watch in the U.K. Currently, Garfield is working on the Facebook movie “Social Network” starring opposite Justin Timberlake. He’s also filming “Never Let Me Go” opposite leading actresses Carey Mulligan and Keira Knightley.

Some of the Twitterers seem to be a tad apprehensive with a new Spider-Man, but the majority are supportive:

Stevie18 Andrew Garfield it is then. Not sure how that choice makes it a reboot rather than a recast. I will find out next week.

Clauds87 I was disappointed that Logan Lerman isn’t playing Spiderman. Then I saw a picture of Andrew Garfield. Not so disappointed anymore…

JadeMLawrence I’m very excited about seeing how Andrew Garfield will portray Spiderman/Peter Parker. It wont be until 2012 we will see final product.

manic_swens Andrew Garfield is the new #SpiderMan! excellent young actor, maybe he can breathe some new life into the franchaise

RokkRevolution So, Andrew Garfield is going to be Spider-Man. I am cool with that. He definitely looks like Peter.

BtotheJ I dont know how I feel about this Andrew Garfield dude playing the new Spider Man for the 4th installment in hte series. you guys?

chrice Really happy Andrew Garfield is the new Spiderman, much better fit than Maguire I think. Not happy its in 3D though

realchadmichael Now I’m very excited about the new Spider-man! A great director, Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer) and exciting new lead, Andrew Garfield.

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‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ Conquers The Box Office

Mark O. Estes — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:14:13 +0000

EW.com has announced that “Eclipse,” the third entry in the unstoppable “Twilight Saga” franchise, has smashed previous box office records in midnight showings. With a $30-million total from the more than 4,000 theaters that premiered it late Tuesday night, “Eclipse” has knocked its predecessor “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” from the number one spot. ‘”New Moon” bowed to $26.3 million last November and was considered then the highest-grossing midnight premiere ever, but “Eclipse” has taken that crown and didn’t just stop there.

The film also broke the record for the largest domestic opening ever in Hollywood history, with 4,408 theaters premiering the film to thousands of “Twilight” fans. Friday will add 29 more theaters to the tally, which solidifies its place in box office history for now.

Were you one of the millions and millions of fans who made this feat happen?

gaston213 If ya ever wondered what’s wrong with the US look no further than @Variety’s article “‘Eclipse’ breaks midnight B.O. records w/ $30 million”

ShaunW19 Eclipse breaking records also breaks my soul into three disgusting, indistinguishable parts made 100% out of tears.

jasonballas I guess I’m glad I contributed to the $30 million. I do like being part of history. RT @Variety_Film ‘Eclipse’ breaks midnight B.O. records

CamArruda new FT post by moi…NEWS: ECLIPSE BREAKS RECORDS AGAIN GODDAMNIT (THANKS ALOT TWIHARDS)…http://bit.ly/9PWLaN you’ll love the pic hahaha

chantellesmit1 Well, it was much better! That’s why! RT @5FM: Eclipse beats New Moon box office records http://bit.ly/brlzU5

StevieG69 Never under-estimate the power of the insane teenage girl! http://bit.ly/aQkxUT

TwiDazzledGal MORE RECORDS: Eclipse puts pp 68.5M on its 1st day and beats The Dark Knight!!! http://bit.ly/bMf1l2

1crisrawner the twilight saga:eclipse breaks midnight records with 30 million and 68.5 million during it’s first day of release which was yesterday. wow

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No “Grown Ups” Can Beat “Toy”

Rowena Li — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:48:07 +0000

Pixar’s “Toy Story 3″ is continuing on strong at the box office, taking in another $59 million this weekend for a total of $226.5 million in just 10 days, reports EW.com. This third installment of the “Toy Story” franchise has become the quickest Pixar movie to gross $200 million.

While the toys did some damage at the box office, the “Grown Ups” didn’t do too shabby either. Adam Sandler’s comedy came in second with a $41-million opening, doing much better than Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise’s action flick “Knight and Day,” which only earned $28 during its five-day opening.

But the relatively low box office sales of this summer are showing again as the total of the top three films this weekend combined is still lower than the $109-million opening “Transformers 2″ had this time last year. However, when “Twilight Saga: Eclipse” opens on Wednesday, the summer box office may once again get a boost.

What’s your summer favorite so far? What are you looking forward to this summer?

TDiffenbaugh Toy Story 3 is probably one of thee greatest movies. I loved it.

tamitche2 Toy Story 3 what a great movie put out by @DisneyPixar, got a little misty towards the end.

musingsfromme Back from Toy Story 3 in Imax 3D. Not sure what I hought about it. Very diff from the 1st. More like the 2nd. 7 yo was scared in parts.

fouxdafafa JUST AS GOOD the second time (Toy Story 3). Should I make it a third sometime and go along with the whole trilogy thing?

Jstargel13 Jus watched toy story 3 it brought back many childhood memories

Cesua Toy Story 3 was a joyous, funny, emotional ride that reminds one how wonderful and fun suspension of judgement can be. Pixar for prez. #fb

sunrize619 @jeffstinco I’m gonna see Eclipse next week. Tomorrow is a toss up between Knight & Day or Grown Ups. Which would you choose?

nMashawn_iTrust RT @AshleighThai: A lotta good movies came/come out this month .Grown ups! It’s sooo good n funny go watch it!

jaadeeexx knight and day was amaaaazing. y’all should see it =)

morgan_gardiner Tom cruise is oddly sexy in knight and day.

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‘Wimpy Kid’ Gets A Second Volume On Screen

Mark O. Estes — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:54:42 +0000

The adventures of a ‘Wimpy Kid’ are about to continue on the big screen.

Variety reports that David Bowers is close to signing on the dotted line to direct the further exploits of Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon) on the big screen. The sequel will be based on the second book of the popular children’s series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, and is set for release on March 25, 2011, a little over a year from the release of the first film, which grossed $63 million domestically for FOX. Gordon is confirmed to reprise his role as Greg in the film.

So what did you guys think? Did you like the first film? Are you ready for the sequel?

Sk8ergrl9977 @ChloeGMoretz just heard about diary of a wimpy kid 2!!!!!

frank1569 Finally, the sequel to “Diary of Wimpy Kid” has a director! Sure hope it’s in 3 f**king D: http://tinyurl.com/23o27mo

its_marichan I totally wait 4 this movie!!! RT @PWKidsBookshelf Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules gets a director (David (cont) http://tl.gd/23hn6l

P_DanielleJoy @paulgulyas a girl in my class just auditioned for “Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2″! Have fun babe!

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The Trolls Get a Movie

Rowena Li — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:40:54 +0000

Remember those plastic dolls with crazy, bright-colored hair? The Troll dolls, which were extremely popular in the 1960s, are getting their own movie from DreamWorks Animation, reports EW.com.

The little trolls recently appeared for a brief cameo at the beginning of Pixar’s blockbuster “Toy Story 3.” This upcoming feature film will expand on the Trolls’ mythology.

Tweeps are split about DreamWorks’ latest venture.

cocktailsguide I have a love-hate w/them RT @aboutentertainThose plastic, rainbow hair Trolls are getting a own movie. I am scared: http://su.pr/1g8IzB

Kate_wren @kk725 trolls? Uhm I don’t want to watch a movie about trolls. Gross.

fortressofderek WHY OR WHY?? RT @ ShowHype DreamWorks plans Good Luck Trolls movie #movies http://bit.ly/9bXoej

lucchaser DreamWorks Animation plans Good Luck Trolls movie http://j.mp/bmWjYE ☛ if the smurfs movie wasn’t enuff 2 ruin ur life here’s the Trolls

lowposts A fucking TROLLS movie? Hollywood is officially the least-creative town in America.

kk725 AGH, nooooo! #Dreamworks to produce #Trolls movie. WTC, Dreamworks? You’re better than this. | http://bit.ly/dalxfG

RRfashion OMG I love trolls!! I use to collect them too!! RT @mandapanda615: Omg there is gonna be a movie about trolls!! 4th grade memories:)

Jessica731 RT @kimbooooooo: DreamWorks to Make Troll Movie: http://tinyurl.com/37ru386. if I wanted to see a movie about Trolls, I’d watch Sex & th …

sassycurmudgeon Trolls:The Movie. YES. 12 year-old Una’s jaw just dropped so fast she popped a rubber band on her braces. http://tinyurl.com/37ru386

eheinlen Holy crap! A Trolls movie!!! So excited. That’s sad, yes, but true. I love Trolls! http://bit.ly/9hiiFa

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“Toy Story 3″ Goes Beyond and Breaks Records

Rowena Li — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:26:15 +0000

It’s no surprise that Pixar’s “Toy Story 3″ opened this weekend to record-breaking box office sales. According to EW.com, the long-awaited third installment in the franchise grossed an estimated $109 million in its opening weekend, making it Pixar’s biggest opening weekend. The movie also boosted the box office up 30 percent from this time last year, when Sandra Bullock’s “The Proposal” premiered and blockbuster hit “The Hangover” was still in theaters.

Last week’s winner, “The Karate Kid,” fell to second place, but is still doing well, earning another $29 million even while facing competition from “Toy Story 3″ for the family demographic group. The remake’s success has already spawned a sequel.

The other recent remake, “The A-Team,” took third place, while “Get Him to the Greek” and “Shrek Forever After” came in fourth and fifth, respectively.

The weekend’s biggest flop was the Josh Brolin and Megan Fox comic anti-hero movie “Jonah Hex.” The movie opened this weekend at only $5 million.

Tweeps’ reviews were consistent with how the movies did at the box office:

owlcity Toy Story 3 left me, myself and I grinning from ear to ear. Smiles were everywhere.

kingsleyyy OMG! Toy Story 3 made me break down in the theater! Haven’t cried this hard since Tommy & that damn jar of bananas in The Rugrats Movie!

digital_futon Wow, Toy Story 3 grossed 109 MILLION this weekend, and Jonah Hexx only made $5 million on 3,000 screens. Go Pixar! I can’t wait to see it!

anALYSEs1982 Toy Story 3 is definitely in the running for new favorite movie. So good. Even the short Pixar film before it, “Day&Night” was great.

ellen_g My mom and sister got to see Toy Story 3 today. They loved it. AM JEALOUS.

NicholasButton i really HAVE to see toy story 3! wanna join me?

thisisJAEL I absolutely loved Toy Story 3!!! Can’t believe I cried though!!

JoBrosGotSwag toy story 3 (again) soon w/ my best friends!! @ddlovato, you should really check out this movie!! it’s awesome

FadiMusic AMAZING AMAZING MOVIE:D ” The Karate Kid ” – LIFE IS FULL OF UPS & DOWNS, BUT U HAVE TO CHOOSE THE BEST WAY & FOCUS ON IT TO REACH UR GOAL(:

LittlecBeadles Karate Kid … Best Movie Ever… and the song at the end really made the movie! My motto … Never Say NEVER!!!!

_bkc toy story 3 was okay but i wanna c karate kid..i think i will enjoy tht more!

sargefox226 Just saw the A-TEAM. what a masterfully done remake (coming from a guy who has watched almost all of the original episodes)

KevtheStampede What movie am I wasting time and money on today? JONAH HEX. There’s simply no hope for this one… #fb

Enasni Megan Fox grossed me out with her cinched waist and airbrushed face in Jonah Hex. Also, what was the point in casting her?

CaitiCaitlin Well. I got talked into seeing Jonah Hex. It was bad. But Megan Fox played a prostitute so at least that was appropriate.

Turk97 Jonah hex was actually pretty bad.

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Possible “Karate Kid” Sequel in the Works

Mark O. Estes — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:20:16 +0000

Jaden Smith, don’t put up your karate uniform just yet.

After a highly successful opening this past weekend ($56 million to be exact), it’s a no-brainer that there are already talks for a ‘Karate Kid’ sequel. EW.com reports that talks for a return of Dre Parker have been going on for weeks, according to Sony Pictures studio head Doug Belgrad.

At the moment no writers have been hired, but director Harald Zwart has said that he would be glad to return for a second go. There is also no word of Jaden Smith returning or if Jaden’s parents, Will and Jada Smith, will return to producing duties.

Does ‘The Karate Kid’ deserve a sequel so soon? Will you be in attendance if and when it’s released? What did you guys think?

slatenite A Karate Kid sequel already confirmed? After one weekend? Jeepers!

missbrookediaz yes yes yes! a sequel is already in talks for the new ‘karate kid’ starring #jadensmith and jackie chan – I CAN’T WAIT!

jason28841 Karate Kid has been on for barely a week and already talk of a sequel, Hollywood accountants sure work fast!

h2okev Karate kid cost 40 million, it made 56 million in one week, of course they will do a sequel

arielle_denise Oh yes! The radio said sequel to karate kid becuz of all the money it earned the openin wk! Last time i checked it had made 55mill.

MzKimoraLee Karate Kid sequel in the making!! Its good to see successful African Americans

nataliebroz The new Karate Kid gets a sequel… Of course it does. *fail*

andyintheworld They’ve already greenlit a sequel to the Karate Kid remake that was just released in the cinema.Jesus, Hollywood, bounds of reason.

jonnyroobs if only ralph macchio would agree to do cameo for upcoming sequel to 2010s karate kid,that would rock & put generations together to see it!

zakiscorner Well, THAT didn’t take long! KARATE KID sequel talk ~ http://bit.ly/dlS2Mx

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‘Karate Kid’ Remake Kicks Box Office Into Shape

Colleen Cusumano — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:10:02 +0000

This weekend saw the resurgence of the summer box office. “The Karate Kid” remake starring Jaden Smith (Will and Jada Smith’s son) and Jackie Chan propelled box office sales that had been poor in the past few weeks. According to EW.com, the underdog story made box office totals 11 percent higher than this time last year when blockbusters “The Hangover” and “Up” were in theaters.

It was the weekend of remakes as both “Kid” and “A-Team” opened. But it was “The Karate Kid” that claimed victory, dominating the macho ’80s television adaptation. ”Kid” grossed an estimated $56 million while “A-Team” earned $26 million.

“Shrek Forever After” dropped to third place after four weeks in the top spot, taking in another $15.8 million.

Rounding out the top five were “Get Him to the Greek” and “Killers,” earning $10.1 million and $8 million respectively.

Twitter users shared their movie reviews:

Bretontheradio Saw Shrek Forever After yesterday (w/ my son. of course.) It is the Superman 3 of Shrek movies and so I sort of liked it.

shinseungmi just watched SHREK:Forever After..it was awesome!!!

jabewley Btw, Get Him to the Greek – worth getting out to see.

fancynewjulie I was very unimpressed with get him to the greek this weekend. all the funny parts were in the commercials. BOOOOO.

monikamania Karate Kid was off the chain! I have never seen a better remake.

feistyybeden What is Shrek Forever After like in IMAX 3D? Let’s put it this way: I could see every pore on his face. I liked this one much more than 3rd.

x_catra RT @acitcoy: I’ve seen The Karate Kid twice and I’m still thrilled Four thumbs up for Jaden Smith and Jackie Chen! Love it love it! :*

kbg13 RT @LisaLampanelli: Jaden Smith is the new Karate Kid. A black Karate Kid I’m ok with. Jackie Chan still making movies in this country – …

gyulo a-team rocked!! enjoyed all the crazy action, want to cut my hair now into a mohawk

UrbanGent515 I forgot to mention that The A-Team was a good movie too. Check that and Karate Kid out

orangefrizz The A-Team is a must-watch! I just came back home and I give the movie 5 popcorn bags!

UrsTrulyAlyahs The Karate Kid Made 56 Million$$$ That’s Great!

J_MELA Omg The Karate Kid is such a good movie, its a must see!!

wongjt the A team was excellent. Love it!!!!

marquish07 checked out the A-Team yesterday, it was pretty good

JennyPauls Watched Killers this weekend. First movie in a while that didn’t disappoint!

TxSamantha Also watched “get him to the Greek” I laughed so hard my stomach still hurts today! Best movie I have seen since “hangover”

scripteach Saw GET HIM TO THE GREEK. Laughed a lot & Brand is a true rock star, but scattered script couldn’t decide who was protag & muted ending.

OfficialNestor @aplusk The killers is a fantastic movie, you and katherine heigl are really amazing, today I will see killers @lionsgatemovies

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