‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ Scores $15.2M Overseas
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” added more loot to its worldwide box office haul Thursday, racking up $15.2 million in Germany, Mexico, the United Kingdom and other foreign territories. In its second day of release, the fantasy sequel has earned $24 million at the foreign box office. Warner…
The WrapThursday Box Office: 'Hobbit: Desolation Of Smaug' Grosses "Just" $8.8 Million
Warner Bros.'?The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug?earned $8.8 million on Thursday night, with shows starting as early as 8:00pm as well as double-feature shows with proceeding screenings of?The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. ?Speaking of that first?Hobbit film, the first (of three)?Hobbit?films…
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AdChoices NetflixSponsoredJames Franco to Star in Indie Drama ‘The Fixer’ (Exclusive)
James Franco is set to star in “The Fixer,” an indie drama that Franco’s frequent collaborator Ian Olds will direct from a script he co-wrote with Paul Felten, TheWrap has learned. The project is inspired by Olds’ 2009 documentary “Fixer: The Taking of Ajmal Naqshbandi,” which explored the 2007…
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BusinessWeekBOX OFFICE: ‘The Hobbit: Desolation Of Smaug’ Grosses $8.8M In Midnight Shows, Faces Different Marketplace This Year
Warner Bros.’ The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug generated $8.8 million from midnight screenings. The studio is calling it “the second biggest midnight numbers ever in December.” Last year, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey brought in about $13 million in a similar number of theaters at midnight.…
Deadline.com2014 Golden Globes Nominations by the Numbers
Once again, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has proved that nothing keeps you on your toes quite like the annual Golden Globe nominations. Per usual, this year's nominees were filled with predictable shoo-ins ("12 Years a Slave," Cate Blanchett for "Blue Jasmine," Meryl Streep for whatever…
Yahoo MoviesPatrick Patterson learned he was traded on way to see “Hunger Games.” Still went to movie
For the Toronto Raptors, Rudy Gay never got out of the hotel while Aaron Gray was doing a pregame workout when they found out they had been traded to Sacramento. But nothing was as good as Patrick Patterson’s story that he had been sent back the other way. Patterson was taking his mom to see…
NBC SportsGolden Globe Surprises & Snubs: The Butler & Homeland Out, Rush & Brooklyn Nine-Nine In
The 2014 Golden Globe nominations have been announced with quite a few surprises and, as always, some serious snubs!
Access HollywoodSony Sets Spider-Man Spinoffs ‘Venom,’ ‘Sinister Six’ With New “Franchise Brain Trust”
Michael Lynton said last month that they intended to create “a bigger universe around Spider-Man” and today Sony Pictures had a new webslinging big bang. Sony Pictures Entertainment, in association with Marvel Entertainment, announced it will make movies on Spidey villains Venom and The Sinister…
Deadline.comBenedict Cumberbatch Is Shamelessly Trying To Get Into J.J. Abrams' 'Star Wars' Sequel (VIDEO)
Beneduct Cumberbatch has been a part of some of the biggest movies in the last few years, from "War Horse" to "12 Years a Slave," and he made a huge impression on J.J. Abrams with with his performance in "Star Trek Into Darkness." But the actor told "Conan" there's another big franchise he wants to…
Huffington PostUPDATE: Paul Walker’s Charity To Receive Some Proceeds From ‘Hours’ Box Office And Soundtrack, ‘Fast & Furious 6′ Home Video Release
2nd UPDATE 6:10 PM: Pantelion Films, the joint venture between Lionsgate and Grupo Televisa, said today that it will donate a portion of its box office take for Paul Walker-starring drama Hours to the late star’s charity, Reach Out Worldwide. The company, which will bow the movie Friday in 16…
Deadline.comFilm taking aim at Saudi monarchy opens in Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria is hitting back at Saudi Arabia for supporting rebels who want to topple President Bashar Assad by promoting an English-language movie that depicts the founder of the monarchy as a bloodthirsty womanizer.
Associated PressHours Director Eric Heisserer Talks Paul Walker
'Hours' director Eric Heisserer stopped by the studio to talk about his new movie and working with the late Paul Walker.
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AdChoices The Voice on NBCSponsored‘Escape From Tomorrow’ Gets DVD, Blu-ray Release Via Random Media
“Escape From Tomorrow” avoided Disney’s security forces long enough to make it into theaters (taking in something like $170,000 in the U.S.) and VOD, and now will get a DVD and Blu-ray release via multiplatform content company Random Media. Disney elected not to challenge the release of “Escape…
The WrapGlobal Showbiz Briefs: Thomas Bezucha Helms ‘Priceless’ Remake; BBC Adds Ex-Sony Chairman Howard Stringer; More
Thomas Bezucha Directing English-Language Remake Of ‘Priceless’ The Family Stone and Monte Carlo director Thomas Bezucha will helm the English-language remake of French romantic comedy Priceless for European film group uMedia. The original movie starred Audrey Tautou and Gad Emaleh and sold 2.15M…
Deadline.comFactbox: Key Golden Globe Award film nominations
BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) - The Hollywood Foreign Press Association on Thursday announced nominations for the 71st Golden Globe Awards. Following is a list of key film nominees. Winners will be announced on January 12 in Beverly Hills. ...
ReutersDisney Channel Turns to Villains for Its Next Original Movie Descendants
Disney Channel is turning to some of the darkest characters on the Disney shelf for its next live-action movie. Descendants will focus on the progeny of Disney baddies like Cruella De Vil, Maleficent, the Evil Queen and Jafar. Casting is currently under way for Descendants, which is set to begin…
TV GuideSimon Pegg will join Monty Python cast in 'Absolutely Anything'
Simon Pegg has confirmed he will star in comedy sci-fi movie Absolutely Anything with Monty Python members John Cleese, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and Terry Gilliam. Pegg will play Neil Clarke, a "disillusioned school teacher" given magical powers by CGI aliens. Those aliens will be voiced by the…
The VergeFleming Q&As; Paul Greengrass On Oscar Contender ‘Captain Phillips’, MLK, And Why He’ll Never Make Another Bourne Film
EXCLUSIVE: Conveying the kinetic energy of real-life events has become a signature for Paul Greengrass. He grew up making documentaries, and then television dramas like the IRA car bombing saga Omagh, which he produced and co-wrote. He turned that urgent cinematic style to features including 2002′s…
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