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“Captain America: Civil War” wins box office battle

By Fronnie Lewis on Monday, May 9, 2016

The numbers are in and Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” is a mega hit. Some say this is really an “Avengers” movie with the superheroes taking sides, some stand with Captain America played by Chris Evans, others back up Robert Downey, Jr.’s Iron Man. No matter, moviegoers are loving it. The confrontation was golden at the box office this past weekend, as the film debuted at number one with the fifth largest opening weekend of all time. “Captain America: Civil War” took in $179.1 million at the domestic... Read More →

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In the News: March 21, 2016

By Fronnie Lewis on Monday, March 21, 2016

Disney’s animation “Zootopia” beat back the competition to stay number one at the box office for the third straight week. Over the weekend, “Zootopia” pulled in an estimated $38 million at the domestic box office — kicking its total to over $200 million. Worldwide, “Zootopia” is more than half way to the $1 billion dollar mark. ABC News, Box Office Mojo Apple is whipping up a lot of chatter on the Internet with the unveiling today of its new smart phone, a... Read More →

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Showbiz Tidbits: September 14, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis on Monday, September 14, 2015

Arnold Schwarzenegger lands new TV gig. The former California governor/actor has been named host of NBC’s “The Celebrity Apprentice.” Schwarzenegger takes over in the 7th season of the reality show for billionaire/super personality/now presidential candidate, Donald Trump. “Arnold Schwarzenegger is the epitome of a global brand in entertainment and business, and his accomplishments in the political arena speak for themselves. It was Arnold’s personal passion for the format that Mark Burnett and Donald Trump built over the last decade, as well as his fresh take on how to... Read More →

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“Jurassic World” stomps competition and breaks records

By Fronnie Lewis on Monday, June 15, 2015

As predicted, Universal’s “Jurassic World” was a monster at the box office over the weekend. The dino-pix stomped the competition and now owns the record for the biggest weekend debut in the U.S. with a haul of $208.8 million. The previous record holder “Marvel’s The Avengers” (2012) slipped down into second place with $207.4 million. Also, “Jurassic World” grabbed the number spot for best International opening with $315.3 million. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part... Read More →

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“Jurassic World” is the hot movie ticket this weekend

By Fronnie Lewis on Friday, June 12, 2015

“Jurassic World” is the hot movie ticket this weekend. The sci-fi flick has been on a roll since opening in theaters last night. The dinosaurs on the rampage film could scare up $65 million today, putting it on track for a domestic debut of perhaps as high as $160 million, according to Deadline.com. This is the fourth installment in the “Jurassic Park” series. The first in the series, “Jurassic Park,”opened back in June of 1993. It was a huge hit — $400 million domestic and... Read More →

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New trailer for “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation”

By Fronnie Lewis on Thursday, June 11, 2015

The box office blockbuster series, “Mission: Impossible” returns this summer with installment number 5. Again, audiences will be treated to a fast-paced actioner with wild stunts and Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt. The latest trailer for “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation” is right here. Check it out.

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Showbiz Buzz: Clint Eastwood, Steven Spielberg, and more

By Fronnie Lewis on Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Superstar director/producer/actor, Clint Eastwood, has selected another project about a real-life hero. Eastwood has signed on to tell the story of pilot, Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, who managed to land a crippled jet airliner, packed with passengers and crew, on New York’s Hudson River in 2009. Last year, Eastwood received accolades for “American Sniper” ( 2014) , which is about one of the most lethal snipers in U.S. history, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. More details on the Hollywood Reporter Big time director, Steven Spielberg and wife/actress, Kate Capshaw... Read More →

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In The News: February 5, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis on Thursday, February 5, 2015

New hacker victims! Sony’s Amy Pascal is heading for the door, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The co-chair of Sony Entertainment, Pascal apparently got hit with the fallout from that major cyber attack from the group calling itself Guardians of Peace — which leaked embarrassing and sensitive company documents as well as threatening havoc if “The Interview” film was release. Heath insurer Anthem hit by major hack to its network containing perhaps as many as 80 million personal data records. Among the victims... Read More →

Tags: Anthem, Bobbi Kristina Brown, box office, cyber attacks, hackers, health insurance, movies, NBC, Sony, Suge Knight

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In The News: January 23, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis on Friday, January 23, 2015

Vice-President Joe Biden continues his visit in the Southland today. Yesterday, the Veepee snarled traffic in Burbank with a late afternoon visit to The Ellen DeGeneres Show at the Warner Bros. Studios. Today more headaches for Southland motorist as Biden heads out to West Los Angeles College in Ladera Heights. Biden is expected to have a sit down discussion with students and administrators about helping more Americans go to college — specifically President Obama’s proposed community college program. CBSLA Some serious restructuring at DreamWorks Animation. Reports... Read More →

Tags: box office, Burbank, DreamWorks, jobs, layoffs, Super Bowl, Vice President Joe Biden

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In The News: January 20, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis on Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Terrorists threaten to kill two Japanese hostages unless they get $200 million ransom! CNN “American Sniper,” Clint Eastwood’s Iraq war drama, took aim at the box office over the long MLK holiday weekend and made history. It grabbed the number one spot and the crown for the most successful winter film opening ever. Oh, and the film is a top Oscar contender with a slew of nominations. CNN Forbes Variety Lay-offs coming to DreamWorks Animation reportedly due to underperformance at the Box Office... Read More →

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Megan Fox has a hit movie and new celebrity home in Toluca Lake

By Fronnie Lewis on Sunday, August 10, 2014

The reboot of the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” franchise kicked some serious butt at the box office this weekend. The 2014 film starring the half-shell, joke-cracking crime fighters is on track to win the battle for number one with a take estimated to be around $65 million, according to Nikkifinke.com Actress Megan Fox plays a reporter who befriends the turtles in the new TMNT film. Not only does she have a hit movie, but recently bought a new celebrity home in Toluca Lake. Fox and... Read More →

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Disney puts new “Beauty and the Beast” film on fast track

By Fronnie Lewis on Thursday, June 5, 2014

Disney is dusting off another classic and preparing to give it the big screen treatment again. Director Bill Condon has been brought on board to direct a live-action version of “Beauty and the Beast,” according to Variety. There will probably be some unexpected twists and reinvention to the classic in this new movie adaptation. Lately, Disney has been very successful in putting a new spin on an old story. Disney’s “Maleficent” debuted at the top of the domestic box office last weekend with $69.4 million.... Read More →

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“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” scores $95 million at box office

By Fronnie Lewis on Monday, April 7, 2014

Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is being called the first blockbuster of the summer season, even though the calendar says it’s still April. The final weekend numbers are out today, they should the action adventure debuted with a spectacular $95, 023 million to grab the top spot at the domestic box office. The film beat the previous record for an April opening of $86 million set back in 2011 by the Universal actioner “Fast Five.” Worldwide, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” has scored $302, 123 million... Read More →

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“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” on track for huge weekend

By Fronnie Lewis on Friday, April 4, 2014

Marvel’s blockbuster sequel, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” opened last night with a spectacular $10.2 million at theaters in North America. The action adventure is on track to debut with $90 million for the weekend — or even crash the $100 million mark. Based on the Marvel comic books, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” is the sequel to the successful “Captain America: The First Avenger” (2011). Chris Evans is the superhero Captain America, aka Steve Rodgers, who joins forces with the Black Widow, played by Scarlett Johannsson, to... Read More →

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“Noah” rolls over the competition to win box office race

By Fronnie Lewis on Monday, March 31, 2014

Like a mighty flood, “Noah,” rolled right over the competition in theaters to win the domestic box office derby. The final numbers came out today and they show “Noah” debuted in the top spot with $43.7 million. The film beat expectations and the doomsday predictions of critics. Russell Crowe plays the biblical character ,Noah, who builds an ark to save his family and two of every species on Earth from the great flood, as God had commanded. The movie was criticized by some for not... Read More →

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Web Buzz: March 26, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis on Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Oprah is going on tour. The big announcement in the Media and on Oprah.com today. “Oprah’s The Life You Want Weekend” will feature Oprah Winfrey and special guests in 8 city arenas: San Jose, California, Miami, Florida, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Georgia, Newark, New Jersey, Auburn Hills, Michigan, Houston, Texas, and Seattle, Washington. So far, the Southland is not on the fall tour. “All of my life I have wanted to lead people to an empathy space. To a gratitude space,” said Oprah Winfrey in a statement on her... Read More →

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“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” trailer

By Fronnie Lewis on Wednesday, March 26, 2014

No surprise, a lot of buzz out there for “The Amazing Spider-Man 2.” The movie web-slings into theaters in a few short weeks. Andrew Garfield is back as the struggling hero, Peter Parker, and Emma Stone is Gwen — the love interest. Probably most interesting are the villains: Jamie Foxx as Electro and Dana DeHaan as Green Goblin. “Amazing Spider-Man 2” opens in the U.S. on Friday May 2. See trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg2Akx-G7IE or on Media City Groove.

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“Mr. Peabody & Sherman” tops the box office

By Fronnie Lewis on Monday, March 17, 2014

“Mr. Peabody & Sherman,” rolled right over the competition to the number one spot at the domestic box office. The animation picture scooped up $21.8 million to move up from second last week to first place over the weekend. The bloody drama, “300: Rise of An Empire,” dropped from first to second with $19.2 million. The new actioner, “Need for Speed,” got off to a fast start at theaters, but quickly lost power and ended up in third place with $17.8 million. Adapted from a series of... Read More →

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“300: Rise of an Empire” slays the competition at box office

By Fronnie Lewis on Monday, March 10, 2014

The bloody actioner, “300: Rise of an Empire,” slayed the competition to become the number one movie in the country. The final numbers are out today and they show, “300: Rise of an Empire,” won the domestic box office race with a debut of $45 million. This is the sequel to the successful battle film, “300”(2006), about 300 brave Spartans who take on an invading army of 300,000 Persians. That film has grossed $456 million worldwide.”Rise of the Empire,” is about another brutal confrontation — the Greeks fighting... Read More →

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“The Lego Movie” and Kevin Hart burning up box office

By Fronnie Lewis on Tuesday, February 18, 2014

The final box office numbers came out today for the long Presidents Day weekend, and “The Lego Movie” won by a landside. The computer animated flick earned $62.4 million over the four-day weekend. It’s the number one movie in the U.S. for the second straight week. The total domestic take for this family comedy, based on a line of construction toys — $143 million! Several challengers, all 80s remakes, hit theaters last week — the strongest, “About Last Night.” The urban romantic comedy debut... Read More →

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Web Buzz: Interesting reads

By Fronnie Lewis on Monday, February 10, 2014

“The Lego Movie” is the number one film in the country, after earning an estimated $69 million at the domestic box office. The animated film got made on a $60 million budget. George Clooney’s new film, “The Monuments Men” opened in second with around $22.7 million. More on the box office here. Aaron Sorkin talks about Philip Seymour Hoffman — how they bonded as “fathers of young children and recovering drug addicts.” Hoffman is quoted as saying: “If one of us dies of an overdose,... Read More →

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“Ride Along” races to the top the box office

By Fronnie Lewis on Monday, January 20, 2014

The new buddy/comedy, “Ride Along,” beat expectations and broke records over the long MLK holiday weekend. The four-day take for the “Ride Along” is an estimated $48.1 million — easily winning top spot at the box office — making it the new #1 film in the U.S. This is one of the strongest debuts ever for the MLK holiday weekend, the entire month of January, and for an African-American comedy.The movie was produced for a modest budget of $25 million. In “Ride Along” Hart... Read More →

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