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MatchFlick Entertainment and Movie News
Archives for June 2008
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Clock Tower Not Saved
A huge fire at Universal's backlot sent iconic locations up in smoke including the Courthouse Square Set (used most famously on Back to the Future and To Kill a Mockingbird) and part of the New York Street set, redressed and used in films and TV shows such as House, Ally McBeal, Dirty Harry, The Sting, Blues Brothers, etc. The sets are scheduled to be rebuilt. (contributed by Thom Williams)
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Indy Whipped By Opposite Sex
After only one week at number one, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was overthrown by Carrie, Sam, Miranda, and Charlotte as Sex and the City took in an estimated $55 million domestically. Indy dropped over 50% from its week one total netting $46 million, while newcomer horror The Strangers (starring Liv Tyler) took third with $20 million. Still showing strong at fourth in its fifth week was Marvel's Iron Man with another $14 million, and Prince Caspian rounded out the top five with $13 million. (contributed by Thom Williams)
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An Inconvenient Truth Goes... to the Opera?
That's right ladies and gentlmen. Where most of us found a nice movie to put on while we went to bed, apparently others found something that they decided would be great in the form of, that's right, opera.
Italian composer Giorgio Battistelli was commissioned with turning former President Al Gore's PowerPoint presentation An Inconvenient Truth into an opera, set to debut in 2011 in Milan at the La Scala Opera House. contributed by Rob Schillinger
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Bond Curse Lives On!
The Bond Curse has claimed yet another victim. Quantum of Solace star Daniel Craig sliced off the top of his finger during an action sequence. This accident comes just one week after Craig's face was sliced open while filming another scene – requiring eight stitches. So far, the film's production has been marred by accidents. A crash left one crewmember critically injured. At one point, production was halted when a stunt driver suffered serious head injuries after crashing a vehicle into a wall in northern Italy. And before that, an Aston Martin had to be fished out of a lake after skidding off a narrow road in the rain.
You know what Mr. Craig? That's what you get for that damn blue Speedo. contributed by Rob Schillinger
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The World is about to smell sweeter
Stunning Angelina Jolie is reportedly in talks to launch her own line of signature scents. The Oscar winner is working out the details with French fragrance house Coty (which recently helped create Sarah Jessica Parker's perfume) to design her own line of products. Jolie has a movie coming out June 27: the action thriller, Wanted, in which she portrays an assassin.
More Angelina Jolie news:
Angelina Jolie: The 'Entertainment' Weekly Interview
Brad and Angie Sign Lease on $70M French Estate
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Musical Star Cyd Charisse Dies at 86
Cyd Charisse, who danced beside the likes of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly in films such as Singin' in the Rain, Brigadoon, and Silk Stockings died of an apparent heart attack suffered Monday in Los Angeles. Charisse was trained as a classic ballerina and was credited with bringing an air of sophistication to '50's musicals. "After years when Hollywood's leading dancers were cute and fluffy, Cyd took dance to a more sensual realm in the 1950s," said dancing/film historian Larry Billman. (contributed by Thom Williams)
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Cyd Charisse retrospective
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will devote Friday, June 27, primetime lineup to a three-film tribute to the legendary Cyd Charisse. The tribute includes "Singin' in the Rain" (1952), in which she joins Gene Kelly for the famed "Broadway Melody Ballet" sequence; "The Band Wagon" (1953), Vincente Minnelli's colorful backstage musical that pairs Charisse with Fred Astaire; and "Silk Stockings" (1957), a musical remake of Ninotchka that features another sterling Charisse-Astaire collaboration.
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George Takei of `Star Trek' to get married in Sept
"Star Trek" star George Takei is ready to "live long and prosper" with his partner of 21 years. Takei will marry 54-year-old Brad Altman on September 14th in Los Angeles. The 71-year-old actor, known for his role as Sulu on the "Star Trek" sci-fi TV series, was the first to pay $70 for a marriage license in West Hollywood early Tuesday. The marriage license is good for 90 days. Takei was jubilant, saying "it's going to be the only day like this in our lives and it is the only day like this in the history of America."
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She's "Wanted" for another role
Angelina Jolie is considering being a part of Sin City 2, because she is intrigued with what director Frank Miller can come up with next. Jolie is very much taken by the 2004 comic book adaptation, and Miller is also very keen to have the actress on board for the flick. The director already has a character lined up for her and is eager for her to peruse the script, and the Wanted star is also interested in Miller's offer, because she thinks the moviemaker is a "genius".
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Trash Collector and Trashy Assassin Burst Bank
Between the two highly anticipated polar opposites Wall-E (over $60 million domestically) - cute little lovable animated robot - and Wanted ($50 mill) - starring everybody's favorite dirty girl looking positively filthy, Angelina Jolie - Hollywood enjoyed a 22% increase of ticket sales from the same timeframe last year. Rounding out the top five are Get Smart ($20), Kung Fu Panda ($11), and The Incredible Hulk ($9). (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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