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MatchFlick Entertainment and Movie News
Archives for May 2008
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Sandra Bullock & Hubby Jesse James Hit By Drunk!
From Tim : Sandra Bullock and husband Jesse James were driving Friday in Gloucester, Massachusetts around 9:50pm when 64 year old Lucille P. Gatchell hit them head on. Gatchell had two and a half times the legal alcohol limit in her system. It was reported that while being arrested she smiled and said "the first DUI I get and I hit Sandra Bullock." No one was hurt in the accident and Gatchell will face arraignment on Tuesday.
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Marvel Striking While the Iron is Hot
With Iron Man scoring big in its opening weekend to the tune of $100 million domestically and $200 million worldwide (recouping its $170 million price tag), Marvel Entertainment has announced an April 30, 2010 release date for Iron Man 2, as well as release dates for Thor (June 4, 2010), The First Avenger: Captain America (May 6, 2011), and The Avengers (July, 2011). Also due up between now and then for Marvel properties, Punisher: War Zone (December 5, 2008) and X-men Origins: Wolverine (May 1, 2009). (contributed by Thom Williams)
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Anchorman 2 Confirmed By Director!
From Tim: In a recent interview Anchorman director Adam McKay stated that he and Will Ferrell will be making a sequel to the box office hit Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy. The original Anchorman brought in around $90,574,188 during its theatre tour and was estimated only to have cost about $26 Million to make. McKay says an official date has not been set but he feels as if it will be in the next two years. McKay also added how important it is to him and Ferrell to get back most of the originals cast.
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Blindness afflicts Cannes
The Cannes Film Festival, set to kick off screenings on May 14, awarded the prestigious first slot to Fernando Meirelles' Blindness, in which Julianne Moore stars as the only remaining person unaffected when an entire city's population is struck blind. Blindness marks Meirelles' third film, after the critically acclaimed City of God (2002) and The Constant Gardner (2005). Also on the slate for Cannes: Kung Fu Panda! (contributed by Thom Williams)
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Spielberg Dreaming of a Better Universe?
Quoted by Vanity Fair regarding his relationship with Paramount execs, "these people are a nightmare", it's no secret that David Geffen wants out, a departure that has opened the door for Spielberg and Dreamworks. With huge hits like Transformers and the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull as well as critically aclaimed pieces like Munich, Spielberg is ideally situated to shop Dreamworks around, with speculation ranging from acquisition of Universal to a return to Dreamworks using other studios purely for distribution. (contributed by Thom Williams)
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Speed Racer Already Running On Fumes
With a paltry $33 million worldwide, Speed Racer likely will struggle to cover its $120 million price tag; "Unfortunately, it didn't perform to our expectations," said Warner Brothers Exec Dan Fellman. Racer, the lastest Wachowski brothers project, was third on its opening weekend worldwide behind the high-flying Iron Man (nearly $90 million), and quirky marriage comedy What Happens in Vegas (over $40 million). Things don't get easier for Speed Racer With The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian opening on May 16 and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull just six days later. (contributed by Thom Williams)
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Prince Caspian Seizes Crown
With a good - but not great - opening haul of nearly $60 million, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian ascended to number one at the box office, knocking off Marvel's Iron Man which still took in over $30 million in its third week. Running solid in third was What Happens in Vegas, with Speed Racer slipping to fourth in the largest drop in ticket sales of nearly 60%. Only days away is the highly anticipated Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. (contributed by Thom Williams)
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Over New Indy Flick, Critics Crack Whip
As the world eagerly awaits Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, some verdicts are in, and the reviews are mixed. As reported by Wade Major of boxoffice.com, "Utterly unnecessary, unbelievably uninspired and preposterous beyond all imagination..." However, Ebert states, "I can say that if you liked the other Indiana Jones movies, you will like this one..." In yet another review, by Scott Holleran at boxofficemojo.com, "...[the film]is built for action-adventure and it delivers. Beyond that, the barely intelligible theme... is actually quite awful." (contributed by Thom Williams)
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Thom Williams a graduate of Seattle Film Institute, is a burgeoning film maker and lover of film (think digital!). He makes
what he makes and likes what likes with no apologies. His tastes reflect a realism of character and character relationships while exploring the
complexities of the human condition.
Ben Larson is an avid film buff that watches everything from Almodovar to zombies. He is fascinated with the
trivia surrounding the entertainment industry and the lives of the people that form it. He wants to keep you informed so you can make a good decision
on what to watch and what to avoid.
Tim Malcolm is a news editor searching for any sequels, remakes and Tom Sizemore
articles. He spends hours a week (more then he wants to admit) searching the web for the most entertaining and accurate sources to save you time.
Keep coming back as you never know what he will dig up in the movie world!
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