Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Monday, May 22, 2006
The Da Vinci Code on Top
'The Da Vinci Code' discovered the secret of box office magic this weekend with a remarkable $77 million opening in theaters! The biblical thriller based on the best-selling book by DAN BROWN and helmed by RON HOWARD sparked protests due to its controversial premise, but audiences still came out to see TOM HANKS, AUDREY TAUTOU and PAUL BETTANY search for the Holy Grail.
The pic snagged the title for biggest domestic opening this year, and made a staggering $224 million in sales worldwide, with $147 million of its total box office coming from overseas.
In second was DreamWorks' animated 'Over the Hedge,' which brought in a respectable $37.2 million in its debut. The pic features the vocal talents of BRUCE WILLIS and GARRY SHANDLING, among others.
'M:i:III' ended its two week hold on the No. 1 spot, coming in third with $11 million.
'Poseidon' took fourth in its second week in theaters, taking in another $9.2 million and 'RV' stayed in the top five with $5.1 million. Source
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Superman Returns
Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure SUPERMAN RETURNS, a soaring new chapter in the saga of one of the world's most beloved superheroes. While an old enemy plots to render him powerless once and for all, Superman faces the heartbreaking realization that the woman he loves, Lois Lane, has moved on with her life. Or has she? Superman's bittersweet return challenges him to bridge the distance between them while finding a place in a society that has learned to survive without him. In an attempt to protect the world he loves from cataclysmic destruction, Superman embarks on an epic journey of redemption that takes him from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of outer space.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Legendary Pictures, a Jon Peters production in association with Bad Hat Harry Productions, a Bryan Singer film, SUPERMAN RETURNS, starring Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, James Marsden, Frank Langella, Eva Marie Saint, Parker Posey, Kal Penn, Sam Huntington and Kevin Spacey. Directed by Bryan Singer, the film is produced by Jon Peters, Bryan Singer and Gilbert Adler. The executive producers are Chris Lee, Thomas Tull and Scott Mednick. The screenplay is by Michael Dougherty & Dan Harris, and the story is by Bryan Singer & Michael Dougherty & Dan Harris. The director of photography is Newton Thomas Sigel A.S.C.; the production designer is Guy Hendrix Dyas; the film is edited by John Ottman and Elliot Graham; the costume designer is Louise Mingenbach; and the music is by John Ottman. The film is based upon Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster and published by DC comics.
SUPERMAN RETURNS will be released worldwide on June 30, 2006.
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Monday, May 01, 2006
Mission: Impossible III
Starring: Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ving Rhames, Billy Crudup, Michelle Monaghan
Directed by: J.J. Abrams
Produced by: Tom Cruise, Paula Wagner, Stratton Leopold
Super-spy Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) has retired from active duty to trains new IMF agents. But he is called back into action to confront the toughest villain he's ever faced - Owen Davian (Philip Seymour Hoffman), an international weapons and information provider with no remorse and no conscience. Hunt assembles his team - his old friend Luther Strickell (Ving Rhames), transportation expert Declan (Jonathan)
Genres: Action/Adventure and Sequel
Distributors: Paramount Pictures
Scary Movie 4
Starring: Molly Shannon, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Craig Bierko, Leslie Nielsen
Directed by: David Zucker
Produced by: Robert K. Weiss, Craig Mazin
The Scary Movie gang is back with send-ups of "War of the Worlds," "The Grudge," "The Village," "Saw" and "Saw II," "Million Dollar Baby" and much more. Legendary comedy director David Zucker ("Airplane!," the "Naked Gun" franchise, "Scary Movie 3," and "Ruthless People") and producer Bob Weiss reunite to take aim at some of the best fright films, the latest box office hits, music, current events
Genres: Comedy, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Suspense/Horror and Sequel
Distributors: The Weinstein Company , Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Dimension