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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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New “Star Wars” trailer and advance ticket sales are huge

By Fronnie Lewis on Tuesday, October 20, 2015

As expected the new Star Wars trailer dropped on the scene last night and it rocked our world. The new trailer for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” debuted during Monday Night Football last night and exploded. The trailer has had over 15 million views on YouTube so far. Also last night, advance ticket sales kicked off for the December 18 release. The rush for those tickets was so great by the die-hard fans there are reports of record sales and websites like Fandango and... 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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July 4th box office battle kicks off with two major releases

By Fronnie Lewis on Wednesday, July 1, 2015

“Magic Mike XXL” and “Terminator: Genisys” officially opened today — but both got in some early screenings at theaters last night. The sexy R-rated sequel to the surprise hit “Magic Mike” (2012) danced away with the most moolah in the head-to-head battle with the latest “Terminator” flick. “Magic Mike XXL” reportedly collected 2.4 million last night while “Terminator: Genisys” was close behind with $2.3 million. Both newcomers are expected to do well over the long 4th of July holiday weekend, however, they have a lot of stiff competition with popular... 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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Quake expert Dr. Lucy Jones reviews “San Andreas” movie

By Fronnie Lewis on Wednesday, May 27, 2015

The earthquake disaster film, “San Andreas,” opens this Friday and is expected to rake in at least $40 million at the box office. A premiere for the movie was held last night in Hollywood. Among the stars, U.S. Geological Survey seismologist and the number one go-to-earthquake expert in the Southland, Dr. Lucy Jones. After the event, Dr. Jones posted a critique of the film in the form of tweets on her Twitter account. Here are some of of those tweets. My first experience of a red carpet at... Read More →

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Entertainment Buzz: Saturday, April 18, 2015

By Fronnie Lewis on Saturday, April 18, 2015

Major movies opening this weekend Debuting on the big screen this weekend, the comedy sequel “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2,” the animal documentary ” Monkey Kingdom,” and the low-budget, R-rated, horror flick, “Unfriended .” “Mall Cop 2” and “Unfriended” will probably do well this weekend. Nevertheless, neither is expected to match the draw of the juggernaut, “Furious 7,” which will most likely hold onto to first place at the box office for a third consecutive week. More here. Emmy-winning local filmmaker’s two documentaries to air on PBS... 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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Students offered free tickets to see Oscar-nominated “Selma”

By Fronnie Lewis on Wednesday, January 28, 2015

A movement offering more than 300, 000 free tickets to the Oscar-nominated film, “Selma,” is sweeping the country. The first of its kind program started in New York City with some African American business leaders creating a fund to send 27,000 students to see the critically acclaimed drama. The demand was so great that the fund grew to support 75,000 students.Then, the fund seriously ballooned as the movement spread to cities like Boston, Washington, D.C., Nashville, New Orleans, Dallas, Chicago, San Francisco and now the Los Angeles-Long Beach area,... Read More →

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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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In the wake of hacker threats, Sony cancels “The Interview”

By Fronnie Lewis on Wednesday, December 17, 2014

The hackers appear to be winning in the face-off with Sony Pictures. Today Sony canceled the Christmas Day release of the action comedy, “The Interview, ” after several major chains pulled the film from its theaters. “In light of the decision by the majority of our exhibitors not to show the film The Interview, we have decided not to move forward with the planned December 25 theatrical release. We respect and understand our partners’ decision and, of course, completely share their paramount interest in the safety of... Read More →

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21st Annual SAG Awards nominees announced today

By Fronnie Lewis on Wednesday, December 10, 2014

A lot of chatter around the entertainment community today about the newly released nominees for the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. The nominees were announced this morning at the Pacific Design Center’s SilverScreen Theater in West Hollywood by actress/director/producer and recipient, Eva Longoria,and Actor, Ansel Elgort,( “The Fault in Our Stars” (2014) and “Divergent” (2014) ). Here are the nominees for the top film categories: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role STEVE CARELL / John du Pont – “FOXCATCHER” (Sony Pictures Classics) BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH... Read More →

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Legendary director Mike Nichols dies at 83

By Fronnie Lewis on Thursday, November 20, 2014

“A movie is like a person. Either you trust it or you don’t.” — Mike Nichols Director Oscar for “The Graduate” (1967) November 6, 1931 – November 19, 2014

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New movie poster for Christmas release “Into the Woods”

By Fronnie Lewis on Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Christmas is coming and so are those holiday movies. The poster for Disney’s “Into the Woods” is out. This is the first poster for the Stephen Sondheim musical, according to The Disney Blog. Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep is pictured on the poster as “The Witch.” Also starring in the film, Emily Blunt, Chris Pine, and Johnny Depp. The musical intertwines some of the plots and characters from some famous Brothers Grimm fairy tales with an original story about a baker and his wife and the witch... 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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Around the Southland: “Frozen” actress selling Studio City home

By Fronnie Lewis on Sunday, July 20, 2014

The actress who sings the popular Oscar-winning song “Let It Go” in the mega animated hit “Frozen” (2013) is parting ways with her Studio City home. Idina Menzel, who won a Tony Award for her performance in the Broadway musical, “Wicked,” is selling the home with her ex-husband, actor Taye Diggs. The couple announced their divorce last December and Diggs, star of such TV series as “The Practice” and movies like “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” (1998) has moved on and reportedly found love... Read More →

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Rose Parade officials make announcement about passing of Louis Zamperini

By Fronnie Lewis on Saturday, July 5, 2014

Olympian, World War ll hero, and Southland inspiration, Louis Zamperini, died earlier this week at the age of 97. Universal Studios made the announcement last Wednesday. Zamperini reportedly died after a valiant struggle with pneumonia. Zamperini’s amazing life is the subject of Laura Hillenbrand’s best seller, “Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption.” (2010). The book is being adapted into a movie with Angelina Jolie directing. Just last May, Zamperini was selected as the... Read More →

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Actress Melissa McCarthy throws out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium June 28, 2014

Photo Gallery: Actress Melissa McCarthy throws out first pitch at Dodger game

By Fronnie Lewis on Monday, June 30, 2014

Last Saturday actress, Melissa McCarthy, got to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals game at Dodger Stadium. McCarthy’s pitch was pretty good. It managed to find home plate. For that the actress was thrilled. McCarthy wrapped things up with a hug and then a photo with Dodger catcher, Drew Butera. By the way, the Dodgers would go on to beat the Cardinals 9-1. McCarthy is the star of the hit CBS... Read More →

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