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Molti anni fa, il vigilante Green Hornet era riuscito a ripulire Century City più o meno definitivamente. La criminalità organizzata aveva finito con l’arrendersi davanti al pungiglione dell’eroe mascherato, alla mano infallibile del suo fido autista Kato, e aveva imparato a temere il rombo della loro auto, l’inarrestabile Black Beauty. Era venuto il tempo in cui il giustiziere aveva appeso la maschera al chiodo per vivere intensamente al fianco della propria famiglia, dell’amatissima moglie e di un figlio ribelle che mai avrebbe dovuto sapere della doppia identità di suo padre. Oggi, però, il crimine di Century City sta tornando ad alzare la testa e stavolta la sfida potrebbe essere troppo per un Green Hornet ormai stanco e avanti negli anni...

Oscars 2011: Time, Winner Predictions, Nominees and More

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Oscar Nominated 'Black Swan' is No. 1 Overseas for Third Straight Week With $17 Mil

Teen sci-fi thriller "I Am Number Four" comes in second as Oscar nominees "True Grit" and "The King's Speech" take the third and fourth spots, respectively.

With its five nominations -- including best actress and best director bids for Natalie Portman and Darren Aronofsky , respectively -- Swan has collected a total of $122.6 million in overseas box office since making its offshore debut on Dec. 9. It opened No. 1 in Hong Kong and Spain, No. 2 in South Korea and claimed France as its biggest weekend market (No. 3 with $2.59 million in its third round at 363 locations for a market cume of $13.4 million).

Hornets collapse in 91-89 loss to Rockets

Remember the date--February 27, 2011. Remember the game.

The New Orleans Hornets blew a 15-point halftime lead at home and lost a key division game to the Houston Rockets 91-89 before a lively, Mardi Gras spirit-filled but disappointed crowd of 17,466 fans at New Orleans Arena, the eighth sellout of the season for the Hornets.

Bee-Voltron | Hornets247.com

Throughout the season, we have seen our team mixed and matched more times than Mark Cuban’s stock portfolio. We made several significant trades, changing our lineup, rotations, and roles on the team. Each one of our guys has individual skills, and it has been Monty’s job to evaluate each individual talent and utilize them to transform the Hornets into Bee-Voltron, a force so powerful that it makes Charles Oakley look like a girl scout. Individually, we all have powerful…… but combined, we can make some serious noise in the Playoffs. And Awaaaaay we go!

TCAT: 3-D needs standards

27 February 2011 By Rick Stanford, Columnist No Comments

3-D could very well be a new way to experience entertainment, but only if it’s done right. James Cameron succeeded by basing his entire movie off of the idea that it should be done in 3-D. Nintendo has the chance to do it right with the 3DS at the end of March.

Weekend Report: O 'Gnomeo,' Thou Art No. 1

Gnomeo and Juliet is proving to be more than just a winter fling, climbing to the top spot in its third weekend. The two new nationwide releases, though, sparked little interest, but Hall Pass was more respectable than the ditched Drive Angry . Overall business was down seven percent from the comparable weekend last year, when Shutter Island led, and estimates pegged the timeframe as the least-attended late February weekend in 16 years.

Green Hornet: Dynamic duo

The Green Hornet is not a known superhero, at least in this part of the world. So, when you watch a movie about a masked vigilante who is very rich, can boast of numerous technologically advanced gadgets and a sidekick to boot, and makes people think he is the bad guy, it doesn’t take long for you to go “Batman?”

Which James Franco will show up at the Oscars? - CTV News

Which James Franco will show up at the Oscars?

Hosting the Oscars is the logical next step in the career of James Franco, in that it's another predictably unpredictable move for a man striving to simultaneously be Hollywood's hardest-working -- and oddest -- actor.

On Sunday, Franco will co-host the 83rd Academy Awards with Anne Hathaway, and is also up for Best Actor for a gritty tour de force performance in "127 Hours."

Film Clips: See The Housemaid Drive Angry with her Hall Pass

(R) Straight out of hell and raging with fury, a father chases after the men who killed his daughter and kidnapped his daughter. Vengeance is his.

HALL PASS 2 stars (R) Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis play suburban dads granted a week of no-strings-attached freedom from their wives (Jenna Fischer and Christina Applegate). Writer/directors Bobby and Peter Farrelly get a few big laughs with gross-out slapstick, but mostly waste an intriguing polyamorous premise, while the lighting and make-up put the cast’s worst faces forward. Filmed in Atlanta, but set in Providence and Cape Cod.

Bibby, Evans and Crawford expected to debut tonight

The newest Wizards -- Mike Bibby, Maurice Evans and Jordan Crawford -- are expected to debut against the Miami Heat on Friday night at American Airlines Arena. They left Phoenix and joined the Wizards in Miami on Thursday and will be asked to help a team that has lost three in a row and 12 of its past 14 games.

Back stage

The Green Hornet (2011) is now showing at the New Capitol Cinemas.  It is a blackmobile that sputters and collapses, a real dud.

It is the antithesis of all the superhero movies you have ever seen, from Batman and Robin, through to Superman and Spiderman. These comic-book heroes and their clones like Bionic Woman, Supergirl and Wonderwoman, all fought crime and after many vicissitudes always came out on top.  Now in the age of 3-D and smelly films we have the generation of dirty socks super failures in the form of parodies.  Unfortunately this 21st Century version of The Green Hornet will not be the last - though it probably should be as a pseudo comedy. 

Movies in London | Entertainment | London Free Press

127 HOURS HHHH — Centers on Aron Ralston, an American climber whose arm got trapped under a boulder while hiking in Utah, and who, after waiting five days, decided the only chance he had for survival was to amputate his own arm. (Westmount & VIP Cinemas; 14A)

Paul Movie Trailer 2 from Universal Pictures | Shockya.com

Universal Pictures released the latest HD movie trailer for the upcoming film “Paul” by director Greg Mottola (Adventureland, Superbad) and starring Seth Rogen (Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom, The Green Hornet), Simon Pegg (Star Trek 2), Jane Lynch, Sigourney Weaver (Avatar), Nick Frost and Jason Bateman (Arrested Development).

Go! Movie Roundup: Feb. 25-March 3

Another Year (3 stars) — Four seasons among a longtime happily married couple, their family and friends, including an unhappy woman played by Lesley Manville, in an acclaimed performance, in the latest true-to-life drama from writer-director Mike Leigh. ROSN

Barney's Version (2.5 stars) — At 65, a hard-living television producer reflects on his life and loves failed and true. R for language and some sexual content. DOWN, ORPH

Divas Wanted: Warner Brothers Remaking ‘The Bodyguard’

Warner Brothers announced their plans to remake the 1992 Kevin Costner/Whitney Houston film “ The Bodyguard ” and are reteaming with the writers of the Black List approved script, “ Family Getaway ,” which they bought last fall. Deadline broke the news that writers Jeremiah Friedman and Nick Palmer have been tapped to reboot the love story of the bodyguard and the diva, this time updating the material to reflect the distinctly 2000s brand of celebrity fandom and technology (TMZ, Twitter), and including Iraq combat experience for the bodyguard. Lawrence Kasdan , who wrote a number of ‘80s classics (” The Empire Strikes Back ,” “ Raiders of the Lost Ark ,” “ The Big Chill ”) wrote the original ‘Bodyguard’ (actually his first screenplay) as a vehicle for Steve McQueen and Diana Ross in the ‘70s.

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ALL GOOD THINGS 3 stars. Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst, working at the top of their games, star in this "true crime" drama about the scion of a New York real estate family suspected of killing his wife. It's a strange, thrilling tale, begrimed by bad memories, by bad deeds. 1 hr. 41 R (violence, profanity, drugs, adult themes) - Steven Rea

Paul: Red Band Movie Trailer | Shockya.com

Universal Pictures just released the official red-band movie trailer for the upcoming film “Paul” by director Greg Mottola (Adventureland, Superbad) and starring Seth Rogen (Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom, The Green Hornet), Simon Pegg (Star Trek 2), Jane Lynch, Sigourney Weaver (Avatar), Nick Frost and Jason Bateman (Arrested Development).

NBA Trades Set Stage for Exciting Finish

The so called “second half” of the NBA season is just underway, and there’s been a large amount of migration between some of the league’s premier players.  With all these trades occurring some teams have gotten better, while some could take a turn for the worse. Either way these NBA season is shaping up to be a wild finish.

Castrodale: Plenty of sports Oscars to hand out - NFL- NBC Sports

The 83rd Annual Academy Awards are Sunday, which means the Kodak Theatre will host the biggest collection of white people since NHL All-Star weekend. It also means you’ll either spend the last hours of your weekend with a Redenbacher-stained copy of Entertainment Weekly across your lap or flipping between Carmelo and LeBron, the PGA’s Mayakoba Classic or anything else that doesn’t involve red carpets and strapless bras.

Green Hornet

comic hitting the shelves!

That's something you may have heard around the comic shop any given month in the last year and a half or so, and the folks at Dynamite know it. So their decision to launch a new series, Green Hornet: Aftermath by Jai Nitz and Nigel Raynor, was not made lightly. Reteaming the creators of Parallel Lives , the prequel to the film, for the official sequel comic made too much sense, though. Exploring the still-starting-out careers of Green Hornet and Kato, Nitz gave us some hints of what's to come and why this comic should be on the shelves, and your pull list.

GoErie.com: Movie Capsules - Movie capsules: What's playing at Erie's Tinseltown, Millcreek 6 and Movies at Meadville, Feb. 25-March 2

CHECK IT OUT. The movie listing feature at GoErie.com/events has movie times and more.

NOTE. Movie schedules are subject to change. Check Showcase movie ads and check online for last-minute changes.

Tinseltown: "Drive Angry" in 3-D, 2-D. "Hall Pass."

Movies at Meadville: "Drive Angry" in 3-D. "Hall Pass."

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Ratings by the Motion Picture Association of America are: (G) for general audiences; (PG) parental guidance urged because of material possibly unsuitable for children; (PG-13) parents are strongly cautioned to give guidance for attendance of children younger than 13; (R) restricted, younger than 17 admitted only with parent or adult guardian; (NC-17) no one younger than 17 admitted.

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Djokovic, Berdych reach Dubai semifinals Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic defeated Florian Mayer of Germany 7-5, 6-4 on Thursday to reach the Dubai Championships semifinals, where he will face Tomas Berdych. London unveils sports test events for 2012 Games A track and field meet for British university athletes will be the first sports competition held in the Olympic Stadium in the buildup to the 2012 London Games. Cavs, Clippers make deal Baron Davis was starting to soar with Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers. He's about to drop to the NBA's bottom. Bryant has 37 as Lakers beat Blazers 106-101 Kobe Bryant had 37 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 10-point deficit late in the fourth quarter to beat Portland 106-101 in overtime Wednesday night, snapping the Trail Blazers' season-best, six-game winning streak. Kings beat Ducks 3-2 in 99th meeting of rivals Willie Mitchell scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, giving the Los Angeles Kings a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night in the 99th meeting between the rivals. West, Paul lead Hornets past Clippers, 98-87 Chris Paul had 19 points and 10 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 98-87 on Wednesday night. Oilers beat Avalanche 5-1 behind Hall, Dubnyk Rookie Taylor Hall had a goal and an assist and goalie Devan Dubnyk made 38 saves, leading the Edmonton Oilers past the Colorado Avalanche 5-1 on Wednesday night. Colorado defeats No. 16 Oklahoma Brittany Spears scored 24 points and Chucky Jeffery added 12 points and 10 rebounds to lead Colorado to a 73-68 win over No. 16 Oklahoma on Wednesday night. Cristil retires after 6 decades as MSU announcer After nearly six decades, Mississippi State radio broadcaster Jack Cristil will retire as the voice of the Bulldogs. Stony Brook rallies to beat Hartford 79-73 in OT Bryan Dougher scored nine consecutive points in overtime to lift Stony Brook to a 79-73 comeback win over Hartford on Wednesday night, sweeping the season series.

NBA Trade Rumors: Biggest Deadline Deal in Each Team's History

Now that Carmelo Anthony has landed in New York, fans of the other 29 teams are concocting scenarios by which their clubs can upgrade by Thursday's trade deadline.

History has shown, however, that some teams are much more successful than others at finding the right player while still trying to win games with their current rosters.

Heroes and villains battle on the ice

Curl for Kids Sake By Chris Abbott, Tillsonburg News Posted 7 hours ago

Deb Landon looked a lot like Cruella de Vil.

But the Ingersoll, Tillsonburg and Area Big Brothers Big Sisters executive director struggled playing the role Saturday at the annual Curl for Kids Sake fundraiser at the Tillsonburg Curling Club.

Pop culture Q&A: Emmy-winning actress in 'The Good Wife' has ties to Mumbai

Q: Who is the young black-haired actress who plays the investigator on "The Good Wife"? What can you tell me about her?

A: Archie Punjabi plays the smart but mysterious Kalinda Sharma on the CBS drama, currently in its second season. She won an Emmy for best supporting actress in a drama for her first-season work.

Sony ve Mars'dan Sinemaseverlere 3 Boyutlu Film Keyfi

Sony ile Mars Entertainment Group, 3D film gsterimleri ibirliini srdryor. Sony ve Mars, sinemay ve 3D sevenleri Cinebonus Kanyon'da The Green Hornet - Yeil Yaban Ars adl filmin galasnda buluturdu.

Sony'nin getiimiz ay ABD'de dzenlenen CES 2011'de ilk kez tantt esiz balantl zmleri ve geniletilmi 3D rn serisi ile tketici elence deneyimini yeniden tanmlad. Sony, tketicilerin kendilerinin rettii 3D ierii nerede olurlarsa olsunlar, ekme, oynatma ve paylamalarna izin verecek ekilde 3D'yi daha kiisel hale getirme konusundaki 3D stratejisinde yepyeni bir dnemi balatt. Sony, ierikten cihaza, profesyonel rnlerden oturma odalarna kadar uzanan yolda, mercekten gze 3D deneyimi yaatyor. Sony 2011 BRAVIA TV serisinde, 16's Full HD ve 3D zellikli, 22'si nternet balantl tam 28 adet yeni TV modeli bulunuyor.

PR-USA.net - 'Chopper' Horror Webseries and Transmedia Project Officially Launches With Trailer Starring Internat

DILEMMA a Los Angeles-based Branded Entertainment and Marketing Communications Agency, has officially launched an ambitious online horror experience, "Chopper," today with the release of the project's teaser trailer featuring international horror icon Tyler Mane (Halloween 1,2). Based on the upcoming comic written by Martin Shapiro, Chopper is essentially a contemporary spin on the timeless Sleepy Hollow mythology with storylines revolving around a headless outlaw biker seeking vengeance in the afterlife by killing mortal sinners.

The Green Hornet

. When his father dies, Britt suddenly finds himself trying to act like a grown up and take over his late father’s business. For this purpose he teams up with his father’s mechanic, Kato (Jay Chou), who not only makes awesome gadgets, but also drinks the only coffee Britt likes. Britt bonds with Kato through their mutual hatred of Mr. Reid and soon they engage in a “bromance,” the likes of which have become more and more common in recent films.

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Inside Pulse Box Office Report: Liam Neeson No Longer

by Travis Leamons - February 20, 2011 | Email the author

Call it the Clint Eastwood Effect. Liam Neeson has been a consummate actor for years. Beginning in the ’80s in productions like Excalibur and Krull , Neeson would get some tutorials on what it took to be a bad-ass with bit roles in The Delta Force (where he would learn from Chuck Norris and Lee Marvin) and The Dead Pool (Clint Eastwood’s last go-around as “Dirty” Harry Callahan). The lessons learned would pay off for the Oscar nominee when he headlined Sam Raimi’s Darkman and Rob Roy . Years later he would mentor a young Obi-Wan Kenobi and Bruce Wayne.

Trade Deadline Coutdown Day 3: Young and Nocioni to the Hornets - Liberty Ballers

With 5 days left until the NBA Trade Deadline, the Liberty Ballers crew will provide you one trade each day to bandy about. Since there are no actual games being played, we've got to keep occupied somehow.

As Jordan mentioned yesterday, Thaddeus Young has the Sixers in quite the predicament.  On the one hand, his play off the bench has been a key in the Sixers becoming a legitimate playoff contender in the east, providing the team with a skill set it otherwise sorely lacks.  His improved play under Collins, youth, and work ethic provide some semblance of hope for the future.

Herald Scotland

Among the highlights of our recent family holiday were the walks along the beach, where the children collected sea shells to take home and paint.

The simplest things often make the most successful outings.

It can be the same with meal times. Working up an appetite is one of life’s simple pleasures – assuming there is something good to eat, and quick to finish, at the end of it. The anticipation of eating always fuels me on a walk, especially if, once outdoors, the weather is the wrong side of brisk. The winter stew comes into its own on such a day: much of it I get done in advance, leaving the least possible to do at the last moment. It’s satisfying, filling, relatively quick and fairly inexpensive too.

'Black Swan' Tops Int'l Box Office for Second Straight Week With $17.2 Million

U.S. films dominated the overseas charts, with 'True Grit, 'No Strings Attached' and 'Yogi Bear' tied for No. 3 with $10 mil apiece, right behind $12.1 mil 'Tangled' at No. 2.

It's open season so far this year at the foreign box office.

Unlike the first two months of 2010 when Avatar monopolized overseas box office, 2011 on the foreign theatrical circuit remains fluid, allowing ample breathing room to a mix of Oscar nominated titles and local-language films.

Hometown Hereos Kobe Bryant, Blake Griffin to Take on Celtics, Heat in All-Star Game

LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant needed only a quick survey of the All-Star rosters for the names to jump out at him.

"We're playing the Celtics and the Heat," he said. "And the Hawks."

Forget that last one. It's those first two that should spice up Sunday night's game on Bryant's home floor, particularly the presence of a record-tying four players from that hated team in green.

Setidaknya 10 Film Asing Masih Diputar di Jakarta - KOMPAS.com

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com — Sejumlah film asing masih diputar di jaringan Bioskop 21 dan Cinema XXI, Minggu (20/19/2011). Setidaknya 10 film asing masih beredar di jaringan tempat pemutaran film tersebut di wilayah Jakarta. Situs resmi jaringan itu, 21cineplex.com, menginformasikan hal tersebut.

Film Asing Masih Tayang di Studio XXI MaRI

TRIBUNNEWS.COM, MAKASSAR - Larangan pendistribusian film asing maupun film Hollywood untuk tidak ditayangkan di Indonesia diperkirakan berdampak besar di industri film di Indonesia.

Kunjungan ke bioskop akan menurun drastis. Ini diutarakan Joko, selaku Manager Studio XXI Mall Ratu Indah (MaRI), Minggu (20/2/2011).

La recaudación en taquilla de Hollywood se desploma

Las cifras de 2011 suponen el peor arranque en diez años

Algo huele a podrido en la meca del cine. En los dos primeros meses de 2011, la taquilla estadounidense se ha desplomado un 28% respecto al mismo periodo del año anterior. Entre el 1 de enero y el 15 de febrero, las salas recaudaron 1.071 millones de dólares, 416 millones menos que 12 meses antes. Y si se tiene en cuenta la inflación y el encarecimiento de las entradas, casi un 30% desde 2001, las cifras muestran que Hollywood vive el peor arranque de la década.

Il sondaggio: Che bella giornata è il vostro film di questo inizio 2011

Pubblicato da ClaudiaN in Cinema Italiano , Cinema USA , In Evidenza , News Cinema .

Secondo i lettori di Vivacinema Che bella giornata è il film di questo inizio 2011 . Questi i risultati del sondaggio che vi abbiamo sottoposto. Del resto non c’è di che stupirsi: il film di Checco Zalone è stato un vero e proprio successo, soprattutto al box office dove ha battuto ogni record, sopratutto quello detenuto da La Vita è bella di Roberto Benigni, quello di miglior incasso per il cinema italiano. La commedia ottiene il 53 per cento delle vostre preferenze, risultando la più votata.

Produk Bajakan Kian Laris

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BALIKPAPAN– Bersiap-siaplah diserbu cakram optik alias digital video disc (DVD) ilegal yang memuat film-film Hollywood. Itu jika benar-benar media legal tayangan kelas dunia tersebut (baca: bioskop, Red ) terancam ditinggalkan pemasok film asing. Alhasil, menikmati DVD bajakan menjadi alternatif yang paling banyak dipilih para movie-mania .

Chopper Horror Webseries & Transmedia Project Starring International Horror Icon Tyler Mane

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) February 18, 2011 - DILEMMA, a Los Angeles based Branded Entertainment and Marketing Communications Agency, has officially launched an ambitious online horror experience ‘Chopper’ today with the release of the project’s teaser trailer featuring international horror icon Tyler Mane (Halloween 1,2). Based on the upcoming comic written by Martin Shapiro, Chopper is essentially a contemporary spin on the timeless Sleepy Hollow mythology with storylines revolving around a headless outlaw biker seeking vengeance in the afterlife by killing mortal sinners.

Seth Rogen & Joseph Gordon-Levitt Cancer Comedy Renamed ’50/50′

‘I’m With Cancer’ has a new name (’50/50′) and a new release date (September 30th). Find out more about the Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt comedy in our report.

Cancer is rarely funny, but don’t tell that to Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The pair of actors are teaming to appear in 50/50 , formerly titled I’m With Cancer , a new comedy from The Wackness director Jonathan Levine.

The Cable Guy - 15th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray) : DVD Talk Review of the Blu-ray

"The future is now! Soon, every American home will integrate their television, phone, and computer. You'll be able to visit the Louvre on one channel, or watch female mud wrestling on another. You can do your shopping at home, or play Mortal Kombat with a friend in Vietnam. There's no end to the possibilities!"

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Ever been jonesing for an orange?

And somebody hands you an apple?

You might like apples, but you really had your heart set on an orange. So what does that have to do with the most-anticipated movies of 2011? Well, you might be interested in superhero movies, while your mom couldn't care less. Her ears might perk up if she hears "Jane Eyre." You're thinking: Isn't Jane Eyre the Green Lantern's girlfriend?

Film Clips: Barney's Version, Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son, I am Number Four

4 stars (R) Paul Giamatti plays an irascible Canadian TV producer whose life includes three marriages and a murder investigation in this rich adaptation of the book by Mordecai Richtler. Having won a Golden Globe for Best Actor in the role, Giamatti has the killer timing and sad-sack presence that make him innately sympathetic even when he’s being a jerk. The early flashbacks to Italy ring false, but otherwise the movie conveys the texture and true-life twists of a great novel. With Minnie Driver and Dustin Hoffman. — Holman

Global film festival goes super/natural

Superheroes, vampires and Glenn Close ’74 will convene at the Kimball Theater this weekend for the College of William and Mary’s annual Global Film Festival.

According to its organizers, this year’s festival — in its fourth — will expose viewers to familiar cultural phenomena through an unfamiliar lens with a “super/natural” theme.

Post-conversion 3-D is ruining movies and Hollywood

Hollywood is trying to scam us, but moviegoers are not buying what they are selling.

According to a recent National Association of Theater Owners ( NATO )survey, ticket prices rose to an all-time high of $7.89 per person in 2010, a 5 percentincrease when compared to 2009. While profits for the major studios stayed flat in 2010, attendance dropped 5.3 percent. Hollywood hopes this trend reverses in2011, but are already prepared just in case it doesn't. The plan: Saturate the market with 3-D fare, adding as much as $5 to the admittance price. This plan has faltered early in 2011, with "The Green Hornet" earning a disappointing $80 million to date, with critics and audiences feeling polarized towards the mundane 3-D visuals.

Go! Movie Roundup: Feb. 18-24

Barney's Version (2.5 stars) — At 65, a hard-living television producer reflects on his life and loves failed and true. R for language and some sexual content. DOWN, PALIS

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son — FBI agent Malcolm Turner (Martin Lawrence) and his 17-year-old stepson, Trent Brandon (T. Jackson), go undercover at an all-girls' performing arts school after Trent witnesses a murder. PG-13 for some sexual humor, brief violence. AMCG, DEST, FISH, HUDV, MIDD, PALIS, PGAL, ROSV, SHOW

What's playing in Marin for the week of Feb. 18, 2011 - Marin Independent Journal

"BIG MOMMAS: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON"                               Not yet reviewed.           (PG-13) Century Northgate, Century Rowland Plaza. In this comedy directed by John Whitesell, FBI agent Malcolm Turner (Martin Lawrence) and his stepson Trent (Brandon T. Jackson) dress up as women to investigate a murder at an all-girls performing arts school. Also starring Jessica Lucas, Michelle Ang and Portia Doubleday. 107 minutes.

Black Swan takes the lead in the international box office race - Filmonic

Black Swan hit the $100 million mark in North America yesterday but it never made it to number 1. Around the world on the other hand the Darren Aronofsky ballet thriller just took the lead last weekend, that and much more after the break.

Family Film Guide

Check out this guide before you take the kids:

"Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" (G) Story: Documentary shows the tween pop star in concert, in home videos, backstage - and all in 3-D, where available. Backstory: Bieber and his mentor, Usher Raymond IV, are listed among the movie's producers. Verdict: Squeaky-clean safe. **  1/2

Michel Gondry to adapt Philip K. Dick's 'Ubik' - National Fanboys | Examiner.com

Michel Gondry is attached to adapt and direct Philip K. Dick's classic science fiction novel "Ubik," according to Deadline Hollywood.  Gondry's "The Green Hornet" is in theaters now, and has done respectable business.  He also directed "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."

Dick was premature when he was born in 1928, and he died prematurely at the age of 53.  Dick died on March 2, 1982, the result of a combination of recurrent strokes accompanied by heart failure.  His writing was largely ignored by both critics and mainstream readers during his life, but his popularity has mushroomed in the past three decades, thanks in part to Ridley Scott's 1982 movie "Blade Runner," which was based on Dick's novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?"  Since then, the list of movies adapted from Dick's often trippy literary works is impressive, including Paul Verhoeven's "Total Recall" (which is soon to be remade), " Steven Spielberg's "Minority Report" and John Woo's "Paycheck," to name a few.  "The Adjustment Bureau," opening next month, is also based on a Philip K. Dick story.

Industry Roundup: Kimberly Peirce Goes Gangsta, Michael Bay Goes Taylor

Gangbangers Don't Cry : Kimberly Peirce, the director of Boys Don't Cry and Stop-Loss , has picked her next project, which will only be her third feature. She'll be making The Knife for Universal Pictures, which is based on a GQ story about "a South Central gang member who became a paid FBI informant." Brian Grazer will produce. [ Deadline ]

MOVIE GUIDE: 'The Eagle': Pledging a legion to Roman honor

(Enlarge) Tahar Rahim inspects Roman trespassers Jamie Bell and Channing Tatum in "The Eagle," now at area theaters. (Photo by Keith Bernstein)

"The Eagle" is a sword-and-sandal epic in which the Roman soldiers get cold feet once they march into Scotland. Set at the edge of the known world in 140 A.D., this muscular ancient adventure packs a punch for modern audiences.

James Franco May Become ‘Oz, the Great and Powerful’

James Franco is the latest contender to star in Sam Raimi’s ‘Oz, the Great and Powerful’, now that both Robert Downey Jr. and Johnny Depp have passed on the role.

Everywhere you turn nowadays, James Franco’s name seems to pop up inevitably, whether it’s on the topic of upcoming franchise reboots ( Rise of the Apes ), Broadway shows ( Sweet Bird ), or adaptations of literary masterpieces . Now the man’s said to possibly be joining another new project, Sam Raimi’s Oz, the Great and Powerful .

Ask 411 Movies for 02.07.11: The Groundhog Says Six More Weeks of This Column

How many failed spin-offs came from Married… With Children ? What franchises and characters can’t be revived? What roles have James Caan turned down? Who are the late night hosts of the future? All this and more covered this week in Ask 411 Movies!

Our YouTube theme for February will be commercials using clips of dead celebrities. This was spurred by a recent Jetta ad I saw featuring Donald O'Connor and Gene Kelly dancing in the backseat. Hold the gay jokes.

Graphic novel’s appeal widens

Graphic novels available at Thom's Comics & Collectibles in Elgin. | Andrew A. Nelles~For Sun-Times Media

Years of waiting for acceptance from a broader audience than teen-agers and die-hard fans and collectors seem to have paid off for graphic novelists.

Action adventure sunk by clichéd script

ne thing you can say about “Sanctum” is that the in-your-face 3-D format in which it was shot has the effect of making you feel like you’re trapped in an enormous, flooding cave with the characters. Alas, the clunky dialogue and painful predictability of the story do not improve in 3-D.

'Tangled' Tops Int'l Box Office for Third Time This Year With $23.7 Million

'The Green Hornet' takes second place with $16.7 million as 'Black Swan' dances into the No. 4 spot with $12.8 million; European film 'Nothing to Declare' grabs third with $16.5 million.

Disney Animation'sclaimed in its 11th week of overseas play the foreign theatrical circuit's No. 1 box office position for the third time this year, roundly besting Sony's The Green Hornet , which opened abroad more recently on Jan. 12.

`The Roommate' Is No. 1 Film This Weekend With $15.6 Million in Receipts

The thriller “The Roommate” opened in first place at U.S. and Canadian theaters this Super Bowl weekend, taking in $15.6 million in ticket sales for Sony Corp .’s Screen Gems.

The 3-D action film “Sanctum” debuted in second place, with $9.22 million in receipts for Comcast Corp .’s Universal Pictures , researcher Hollywood.com Box-Office said yesterday in an e-mailed statement.

"The Green Hornet" è il Batman che tutti vorremmo vedere | l'Occidentale

Prendete uno spruzzo di supereroe, aggiungete un pizzico di umorismo, irrorate con effetti speciali mutuati dalla fantascienza, mescolate il tutto in salsa cartoon style e otterrete “The Green Hornet”, l’ultima fatica cinematografica del bravo Michel Gondry. Un incrocio di stili visivi e narrativi molteplici, che traggono però tutti la loro origine nel mondo dei cartoon, o che forse ne sono gli artefici.

PR-USA.net - Good Comic Books, the UK’s Comic Book Website Has Just Launched; http://www.goodcomicbooks.com

From a love of comic books, and to support the industry in every way, Good Comic Books is a comic book website with a British accent. The UK has a diverse comic book community with an individual character, and people need to be aware of comic book titles without the need for a movie to be made.

With so many films being released based on comic books, the UK community will thrive and many more people will be putting pen to paper and following in the footsteps of Alan Moore, Jack Kirby and Stan Lee. From the success of Green Hornet, to the indie appreciation of Scott Pilgrim, comic books are being given more and more attention, and Good Comic Books is there to find the next big thing.

The Irish film-maker who's stirring up a green hornet's nest in Hollywood

Many celebrities may spout green, but are they really cleaner than clean? Apparently not, according to an Irishman intent on exposing Hollywood superstars as 'eco-hypocrites'.

Robert Redford is the latest to have his green credentials flame-grilled by filmmaker Phelim McAleer. His new hostile, and to the point, short film, entitled Robert Redford : Hypocrite, accuses the Hollywood legend of failing to practise the environmentalism he so passionately preaches.

The Green Hornet is (back) in town! - National Comic Books | Examiner.com

The Green Hornet:Rated PG-13 (108 Minutes)Starring: Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Christoph Waltz, Edward James Olmos, David Harbour Directed by: Michel Gondry

As one of the world’s earliest costumed superheroes (The Green Hornet debuted on the radio in 1936 — two years before Action Comics #1 introduced us to Superman), he, and his ever-present side-kick Kato (no not the one that was sponging of OJ), have finally made their modern-day big-screen appearance. To be sure, over the past 75 years, this “dynamic” duo have appeared in all forms of media from their humble origins on the radio to comic books (Gold Key, Harvey, Dell, NOW, and now Dynamite), Film serials, as well as a short lived TV series (perhaps most memorable as it starred Bruce Lee as Kato).

NFP Sunday Blitz

Why the Steelers are back, the best passer ever, and another view on the Hall of Fame class. Dan Pompei

The Steelers have been here before. And it’s no coincidence.

The people change in Pittsburgh. The head coaches, the quarterbacks, the defensive playmakers. But the system implemented by the Rooney family stays the same. That’s what has made them different from any other team in the National Football League, and that’s what had made them more successful than any other team in the National Football League.

'Roommate' moves into Boaz - sandmountainreporter.com: Movies And Music

The poster for “The Roommate” reads “2,000 colleges. 8 million roommates. Which one will you get?”

My guess? The crazy one.

“The Roommate” is a creepy horror thriller aimed at teen audiences about a college student who discovers her new roommate is not exactly best friend material.

Rated PG-13, “The Roommate” is one of two movies that opened at Boaz 9 Cinema this weekend.

‘Green Hornet’ stings in Colombo

Green Hornet’ one of the most popular television shows in the seventies, is back in action as a motion picture with a recreation of the popular character Seth Rogen. ‘Green Hornet’, the latest Hollywood movie is now being screened at the Liberty Cinema to packed audiences.

Directed by Michel Gondry, the movie, released on January 28, in Colombo, starred Seth Rogen, who co-wrote the script with Evan Goldberg. Also starring were Jay Chou, Cameron Diaz, Edward James Olmos, and Christoph Waltz.

Film Clips: Pakistani Politics, a Deranged Roommate and a French Magician

(NR) Documentary filmmakers Duane Baughman and Johnny O'Hara present a nonfiction portrait of the recently-assassinated Pakistani political figure Benazir Bhutto.

THE ILLUSIONIST 3 stars (PG) In the late 1950s, a French stage magician finds his brand of entertainment pushed aside in favor of rock ’n’ roll, but a young Scottish lass renews his zest for life. The Triplets of Belleville director Sylvain Chomet helms this animated adaptation of an unproduced screenplay from beloved French filmmaker Jacques Tati, and constructs a loving homage to his spiritual mentor’s brand of gentle slapstick. Bittersweet and slow-paced, The Illusionist serves as a loving tribute to any profession or art form being replaced by new trends and technologies. - Curt Holman

What's playing in Marin for the week of Feb. 4, 2011 - Marin Independent Journal

"THE ROOMMATE"                               Not yet reviewed.           (PG-13) Century Northgate, Century Rowland Plaza. In this thriller directed by Christian E. Christiansen, a college student (Minka Kelly) finds trouble and terror after being assigned to share a dorm room with a new roommate (Leighton Meester). Also starring Cam Gigandet, Aly Michalka and Billy Zane. 93 minutes.

Family filmgoer

“Tangled”: A 3-D, animated riff on the Rapunzel fairy tale, “Tangled” is a sure bet for kids 6 and older – funny in both dialogue and physical humor, handsomely made, and with inspired musical comedy moments. The talk bristles with today's slang, yet somehow works in a medieval setting. A sorceress (voice of Donna Murphy) steals the baby princess Rapunzel from the castle and locks the infant in a tower. Rapunzel grows up believing the sorceress is her overprotective mother and doesn't realize that her magically resplendent 600-foot-long tresses keep the sorceress looking young. When Rapunzel nears 18 (now voiced by Mandy Moore) and her “mother” is away one day, Flynn Rider (Zachary Levi), a thief on the run, scales the tower to hide, having just stolen a crown from the palace. Rapunzel bops him on the head with a skillet, but he's secretly smitten and takes her to see a bit of the real world. Maximus, a royal horse, is still on Flynn's trail for the theft. Man and horse soon realize they must save Rapunzel from the sorceress.

Movie guide: What's in theaters Feb. 4 - 10

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AFRTS Gears Up for Live Super Bowl Telecast

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2011 – When millions of Americans gather around TV sets this weekend for Super Bowl XLV, they’ll have lots of company from U.S. forces around the world and at sea, thanks to the American Forces Radio and Television Service.

AFRTS has been delivering the game live since the first big game was played on Jan. 15, 1967.

TNA Impact: ‘They’ don’t make sense, but they’ll probably make things interesting

When Kevin Nash and Booker T. participated in WWE’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view last Sunday and rumors began swirling about Sting going to WWE, it became obvious that TNA was going to have to come up with a Plan B for its ‘They’ story line.

Before those developments, all signs had pointed to the mysterious ‘They’ being revealed on Thursday night’s Impact as The Main Event Mafia – the former TNA faction that had been composed of Sting, Nash, Booker, Kurt Angle and Scott Steiner.

Going Out, Feb. 4

Flat Rock Cinema, 2700 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, 697-2463, flatrockcinema.com. All tickets $7. Shows through Thursday: "True Grit," rated PG-13. Showtimes: Sun., 1 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., Mon.-Thurs., 4, 7 p.m.

Co-ed Cinema, 79 W. Main St., Brevard, 883-2200. Shows through Thursday: "The King's Speech," rated R. Showtimes, 1, 4, 7 p.m. Info: www.coedcinema.com .

Movie Capsules: 02/04/2011

Caligula: Performed by the Paris Opera Ballet. Showing at Carmike Horizon Cinema 10, 3587 Market Place Circle, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m.

The Roommate: College student Sara finds her safety jeopardized after she's assigned to a dorm room with a new roommate, Rebecca. Rated PG-13 for violence and menace, sexual content, some language and teen partying.

This Week at the Movies

"Another Year" (PG-13). English writer-director Mike Leigh scores again with this detailed look at how a middle-aged couple's good nature is put to the test by a psychologically needy friend. The fully imagined characters are vividly brought to life by a cast including Jim Broadbent, Ruth Sheen and Lesley Manville. Grade: B+ Opens Friday, Feb. 4.

Feldman @ the flicks

Peter Feldman: Black Swan tops the list of openings this week with a superb, Oscar-nominated performance by Natalie Portman.

Cast: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Winona Ryder

Natalie Portman, a fine, sensitive actress, gets the role of a lifetime with Black Swan, where she carves this horror-drama hybrid into a challenging web of competitive intrigue. She’s been nominated for an Oscar for the role, one of several the film has garnered.

Green Hornet fun, but see it in 2D

The Green Hornet. Seth Rogen as Britt Reid a.k.a. the Green Hornet and Jay Chou as Kato in one of The Green Hornet's explosive moments. Contributed photo

The Green Hornet once again rides off into adventure with his faithful partner Kato.  In The Green Hornet , based on the radio drama from the 1930s and the comic book series of the same name, playboy Britt Reid and his father’s mechanic Kato begin to look for justice when Britt’s father is killed due to an allergic reaction to a bee sting.  

Dynamite e Bantam adattano Cronache del ghiaccio e del fuoco di G. R. R. Martin

Hai perso la parola chiave ? Ultime Recensioni Dagli USA: recensione Batman The Return Recensione: Marvel Gold – I Nuovi Mutanti: Caccia Mortale Recensione: Swamp Thing di Grant Morrison e Mark Millar Recensione: Il Libro Del Vento – Jiro Taniguchi Recensione: V for Vendetta Recensione: Un Brivido Gelido Recensione: Zorflick 3 – Come essere felici nonostante se stessi Recensione: 52 vol. 1 Recensione: Palestina di Joe Sacco Recensione: XBlade (vol. 2-5) Recensione: Corto Maltese vol. 7 “Le Celtiche” Recensione: Toppi, Sulle Rotte dell’Immaginario vol. 3 – Europee Recensione: Lucky Luke contro Pinkerton – Nona Arte Recensione: Green Hornet 1 – I Peccati del Padre Recensione: Memorie dell’eternauta Recensione: Nel Giorno Più Splendente n. 1 Recensione: Senza sangue Recensione: Racconti della Notte Più Profonda Recensione: Assedio n. 3-4 Recensione: Guin Saga – I Sette Stregoni vol. I (di III)

Hot Movie : The Green Hornet, Suka-Duka Debut Jay Chou di Hollywood

The Green Hornet, Suka-Duka Debut Jay Chou di Hollywood

Jakarta - Untuk pertama kalinya, aktor asal Taiwan Jay Chou berlaga di film Hollywood. Ia pun merasakan suka-duka menapaki karier yang lebih luas lewat film 'The Green Hornet'.

Di Asia, nama Jay Chou mungkin sudah tak asing lagi. Sekitar tujuh film Asia sudah dibintangi aktor berusia 32 tahun itu. Ia juga mendapat julukan Asian King of Pop karena 10 album yang telah ditelurkan Jay Chou mendapat apresiasi yang sangat baik. Namun di Amerika nama Jay Chou baru akan berkibar.

"The Green Hornet"

“ The Green Hornet ” era un serial radiofonico degli anni '30, con protagonista un supereroe che aveva ispirato anche un fumetto e una serie TV. Quest'ultima nel 1960 aveva esaltato orde di fan e reso famoso Bruce Lee negli Stati Uniti per l'interpretazione del personaggio di Kato.

Ora “The Green Hornet” diviene un film diretto da Michel Gondry , autore celebrato per opere come “ Se mi lasci ti cancello ” e “ L'arte del sogno” , che proiettavano sullo schermo dimensioni oniriche raccontate attraverso tortuosi itinerari narrativi.

No Strings Attached (2011 Movie Review)

Metrotainment.net – Tahun 2011 sepertinya akan menjadi tahun kebahagian dari Nyonya Natalie Portman dengan pertunangan yang baru dia langsungkan, kehamilan dan tentu saja Golden Globe yang diraihnya beberapa saat lalu.

Kini untuk semakin melengkapi semua kebahagiannya tersebut, Natalie bersama dengan dua orang lainnya telah sukses memproduseri sebuah film romantic comedy arahan sutradara Ivan Reitman, “No Strings Attached”.

Movie Guide

"Another Year" (PG-13). English writer-director Mike Leigh scores again with this detailed look at how a middle-aged couple's good nature is put to the test by a psychologically needy friend. The fully imagined characters are vividly brought to life by a cast including Jim Broadbent, Ruth Sheen and Lesley Manville. Grade: B+ Opens Friday, Feb. 4.

The Green Hornet (2011 Movie Review)

Metrotainment.net – Akhirnya Superhero ini sudah bisa kalian saksikan di bioskop kesayangan kalian. The Green Hornet disutradarai oleh Michel Gondry dan seperti yang Metrotainment ulas di preview sebelumnya, film ini diadaptasi dari serial TV dan radio yang popular pada jaman baheula dulu.

Furious Movie News 02.03.11: The Bardem Bond Baddie Edition

News on James Bond's potential villain, Kristen Stewart turning down Lois Lane for Superman , Die Hard 5 looking back to the Gruber family for its bad guy, Halle Berry's custody issues and more!

Furious Movie News 02.03.11: The Bardem Bond Baddie Edition

Javier Bardem talks Bond, Die Hard 5 thinks villains, Halle Berry has custody issues and Kristen Stewart will not be Lois Lane. All this, trailers, charts and more!

I Love You Phillip Morris

127 Hours ★★★★ Even if you know the real-life story of Aron Ralston, you won’t be prepared for the way James Franco, as Ralston, plays the moment when he realizes he’s had his arm pinned to a canyon wall in Southern Utah — a frozen look not of fear or pain, but sheer incredulity. Franco’s brilliant as a guy slowly realizing that he’s completely screwed, yet he never over-plays what could have turned into a showy actor’s playground. Co-writer and director Danny Boyle comes perilously close to over-playing the melodrama of Ralston’s growing despair; he’s much savvier at building visual variety into Ralston’s static story. Smartest of all, he knows when to ease up and let Franco’s performance carry the narrative, so that even the harrowing, graphic scenes never feel like exploitation. It’s a tragically human story, captured by something as simple as one incredulous glance. (R) (AMC Dutch Square; Carmike 14; Regal Sandhill)

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Wendy Michaels enjoys her career as an entertainment writer, covering the celeb buzz at the TV Crunch and Movie Crunch blogs. She loves celebrity gossip on any level, from A-listers right down to those pesky reality stars. Wendy lives in Central New York, where she enjoys time with her husband and two children.

Meet ’n’ meat

and I are teaming up with Jay Porter and his restaurant, El Take It Easy, for the greatest food film series in the history of ever. And food. At least, that’s what we’re aiming for, with our forthcoming Meet Meat Matinée series, which will run at 2 p.m. every Saturday afternoon in February. No charge to get in.

GoErie.com: Movie Capsules - Movie capsules: What's playing at Erie's Tinseltown, Millcreek 6 and Movies at Meadville, Dec. 23-Dec. 30

CHECK IT OUT. The movie listing feature at GoErie.com/events has movie times and more.

NOTE. Movie schedules are subject to change. Check Showcase movie ads and check online for last-minute changes.

Tinseltown: "The Roommate." "Sanctum" in 3-D.

Movies at Meadville: "The Roommate." "Sanctum" in 3-D.

toledoblade.com -- The Blade ~ Toledo Ohio

Summaries are condensed from Blade reviews and reflect the theater schedule starting Friday. Films are rated on a scale of 5 stars (best) to Bomb (worst). The reviewer's name, movie running time, and abbreviations of the theaters where the movie is playing are at the end of each summary.

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Ratings by the Motion Picture Association of America are: (G) for general audiences; (PG) parental guidance urged because of material possibly unsuitable for children; (PG-13) parents are strongly cautioned to give guidance for attendance of children younger than 13; (R) restricted, younger than 17 admitted only with parent or adult guardian; (NC-17) no one younger than 17 admitted.

Diaz joining Colin Firth in Gambit?

Cameron Diaz is reportedly set to star alongside Colin Firth in Gambit

Cameron Diaz could be teaming up with Colin Firth in Gambit.

The Knight And Day star is attached to star alongside the Oscar-nominated British actor in Michael Hoffman's remake of the 1966 comedy caper, which starred Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine, reports Deadline.

Firth and Diaz in Coens' 'Gambit' redo

Golden Globe winner and Oscar frontrunner Colin Firth ( The King's Speech ) will be joined by Cameron Diaz ( The Green Hornet ) to star in Gambit , a remake of the 1966 caper, co-written by the Coen brothers.

The original film, starring Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine, followed a London art curator scheming to trick a wealthy collector into buying a fake Monet painting. He recruits a Texas steer roper - to be played by Diaz - as part of the scam.

Source: http://www.independent.co.uk

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Having topped the international chart on and off since its release 10 weeks ago, "Tangled" has proven to be a favorite with overseas audiences, teasing another $15.8 million in 34 territories this past weekend. With a worldwide total of nearly $434 million, the animated film is proving the power of the Disney brand with families around the globe.

International Audiences Get 'Tangled' Again

International audiences get 'Tangled' again, with Oscar bumps for 'Swan' and 'Speech'

In this film publicity image released by Disney, Rapunzel, voiced by Mandy Moore, right, and Flynn, voiced by Zachary Levi are shown in a scene from the animated feature, "Tangled." (AP Photo/Disney Enterprises, Inc.)

Rabbit Hole – Bucking The Trend

With John Cameron Mitchell's domestic drama in cinemas this week, we consider what happens when directors have an unexpected change of tack.

Right now, there’s an emerging mini-trend of established directors throwing curve balls at their audience by releasing films which are just a little different.

Think the lifeblood of Michel Gondry’s work – colour, imagination, DIY creativity – being ruthlessly drained from The Green Hornet . There’s the restrained Rabbit Hole from John Cameron Mitchell , the flamboyant genius behind offbeat comedy Hedwig and the Angry Inch . And the solid, but relative genericness of The Fighter from former indie kid, and I Heart Huckabees director, David O Russell .

Sports, Souper Bowl, ‘Kokoro’ lectures, Lunar New Year

Davidson College’s theater department is gearing up for the upcoming production of “ Kokoro ” with a lecture series that begins with events Monday and Tuesday. The Warehouse Performing Arts Center’s play “ Frozen ” continues this weekend, with shows Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Davidson Lands Conservancy and partners host a star-gazing party Friday. Saturday is the 7th annual Souper Bowl where patrons will be invited to sample soups provided by about 10 area restaurants. There are three Davidson College basketball games this week: the women against Elon on Monday and Western Carolina on Saturday and the men against Chattanooga on Saturday. Meanwhile, next Sunday, Feb. 6, is the NFL’s Super Bowl, but if football isn’t your style, the college’s Asian Culture & Awareness Association will host a Lunar New Year celebration and fireworks .

DVDs you should have seen -- but didn't

Nuns in the Himalayas, Jarmusch in Memphis, Jackie Chan back in Asia, Gamera, "Death Race 2000" and more

Let me save you some time, along with wear and tear on those e-mailin' fingers. Yes, the title of this sporadic feature is obnoxious, and the DVDs reviewed are (in some but not all cases) almost willfully obscure. That's pretty much the point! I mean, look: "Kick-Ass" is out on DVD too. But let's think about that for a second: You don't care what I think about that movie, and neither do I. Are we clear?

ABC Family picks up Raven Symone pilot, A.J. Cook returning to 'Criminal Minds'

ABC Family announced three pilot pick-ups.Zap2it was the firstto report that "George Lopez's" Constance Marie and "Caroline in the City's" Lea Thompson were cast and now their one-hour scripted drama has been picked up. "Switched at Birth" follows two girls who, well, the title is self-explanatory. Also picked up: One-hour drama "The Nine Lives of Chloe King," about a girl who finds she has exceptional powers and someone wants her dead; And "The Great State of Georgia" starring Raven Symone in a half-hour comedy about a girl trying to make it in New York City. [ABC Family]

Smashing the box office in 2011 - Teton Valley News: Smashing-the-box-office-in: nate and tony at the movies, green hornet, green lantern, thor, x-m...

With a whole year unusually chock full of superheroes and sequels, we take a look at what films we think will be a smash at the box office and what records you can expect to be broken.

We've already seen one of the five big superhero flicks opening this year: the somewhat average "Green Hornet," which really didn't make much of a splash in terms of box office earnings. We expect the similar we will said of Ryan Reynolds' "The Green Lantern," out in June. Though Reynolds is certainly at the top of our favorite actors list, the trailers for "The Green Lantern" fail to wow, and the hero himself lacks the star power of staples like Batman, Iron Man or Spider-man, which have all been big scorers at the box office.

5 Comic Book Movies That Should Be Made and Why

5 comic book movies that I think should be made. It's as simple as that...

We always want our favorite characters to show up on the big screen, but usually our demands are never met. The demands are never met simply because not many people have an interest in smaller name heroes or villains. So I spent some time researching and decided on 5 comic book films that should be made due to their ability to keep indie credibility whilst being mainstream at the same time. As you read on, explanations will be given for each film and my lead actor/director picks.

Top 10 Movies: Superhero Flicks

Hollywood is in love with superhero films.  We are bombarded with casting news, set photos, and shooting schedule updates on all the latest superhero films.

And they don't seem to be coming coming to an end any time soon.

This year alone, there are 7 superhero movies set to hit theaters ( The Green Hornet, Thor, X-Men: First Class, The Green Lantern, Transformers 3, Cowboys & Aliens, and The First Avenger: Captain America ).

We Have Our Green Hornet IMAX Contest Winners! | Superhero Hype

The demand for our Green Hornet IMAX Contest was fairly overwhelming but using a finely-tuned system of random name and number generators, SuperHeroHype has picked the six lucky winners in our contest, all of whom will be getting notified by e-mail today confirming they have won.

My Mother’s Curse, sul set Barbra Streisand e Seth Rogen

un film brillante che vedrà partire le riprese già nel mese di marzo. Non è stata ancora definita la data di uscita definitiva, si pensa che possa arrivare nellesale cinematografichefra la fine del 2011 ed i primi mesi del2012. A dirigere questa pellicola ci sarà Anne Fletcher, la regista di Ricatto d’amore. Ad occuparsi della sceneggiatura di questo film c’è Dan Fogelman . La Paramount Pictures ha pensato in grande per i protagonisti di questo film, che saranno il simpatico Seth Rogen e l’attrice, nonchè cantante, Barbra Streisand . Attualmente sia la Streisand che Seth Rogen, sono neicinema italianicon due pellicole: la prima è impegnata nellacommedia“Vi presento i nostri”, l’attore americano invece è il protagonista di “The Green Hornet”, film che riprende film e fumetti del famoso personaggio del Calabrone Verde. Tornando al film “ My Mother’s Curse “, la Streisand interpreterà il ruolo della madre di un inventore, interpretato proprio da Rogen.  Lo sceneggiatore Dan Fogelman ha raccontato che questa idea per lo script del film, gli è arrivata dopo un turbolento viaggio con la propria madre.

Movie Review: The Green Hornet - Entertainment

Over the years, Hollywood seems to have developed a formula for producing the classic superhero film. In each plot, regardless of premise, powers or costume, the main character is typically a noble figure, wrestling with the ethical concerns of his or her hidden life. They are blessed with unnatural powers or incredible resources, which allow them to fight the scourges of society. In some instances, a sidekick exists to help in this timeless quest. However, the hero inevitably makes a final stand when the story reaches its climax.

Henry Cavill ist der neue Superman

Comicverfilmungen stehen zurzeit wieder hoch im Kurs, unter anderem sind hier The Green Hornet, The Dark Knight Rises, Captain America und X-Men zu nennen. Auch einen neuen Superman-Teil wird es in Bälde geben, der Kinostart des neuen Films um Clark Kent ist für Dezember 2012 vorgesehen. In diesem neuen Superman-Teil wird die Rolle von Clark Kent alias Kal-El alias Superman von Henry Cavill übernommen .

Bad Buzz for Green Hornet

Seth Rogen, left, plays the lead character in ‘The Green Hornet’ opposite Taiwanese star Jay Chou, who plays the superhero’s trusty sidekick, Kato. (Photos courtesy of Columbia Pictures)

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“ The Green Hornet” makes one thing abundantly clear: Seth Rogen is no superhero. Unfortunately, everything else about the movie — such as entertainment value, originality and execution — is far less convincing.

Are movie tie-ins the next big thing for top iOS gaming brands?

Over this past weekend, two of the App Store’s reigning game kings made separate though strikingly similar announcements. Angry Birds developer Rovio announced it was partnering with 20th Century Fox to promote the upcoming family film Rio with the release of Angry Birds Rio . Doodle Jump ’s creators Lima Sky announced a deal with Universal Pictures to promote the upcoming family film Hop .

Supernatural thriller 'The Rite', starring Anthony Hopkins, dominates box office in opening weekend | abc7chicago.com

January 31, 2011 (NEW YORK) -- The Anthony Hopkins horror film "The Rite" topped the box office on a weekend notable for the bump many Oscar-nominated films received, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Story: Firth, Portman, Bale, Leo win Screen Actors prizes

The Rite Wins the Box Office in Its Opening Weekend

Audiences were itching for something new at theaters this weekend, and fresh release The Rite reaped the benefits. Anthony Hopkins's horror flick took first place at the box office, taking in $15.5 million. It took down last week's champ, No Strings Attached, which settled for second with $13.6 million. Jason Statham's The Mechanic debuted in third with $11.5 million, followed by The Green Hornet, which slipped to fourth and garnered $11.5 million. The King's Speech rounded out the top five with $11.1 million.

Oscar nominations are box office jewels for The King's Speech | Film | guardian.co.uk

Royal seal of approval ... The King's Speech has enjoyed a box office boost since it received 12 Oscar nominations

By the middle of last week the online ticket seller Fandango declared The King's Speech to be its biggest attraction. The period drama jumped 76% in popularity with customers in the 24 hours after the Academy Award nominations were announced. The King's Speech bagged 12 of them and as a bona fide contender its box office is about to surge.

COMMUNITY NEWS: NCT, Monday, Jan. 31

ESCONDIDO ---- Patio Playhouse will feature the first public reading of "The Man Who Laughs" at 8 p.m. Feb. 5 at 201 E. Grand Ave., ste. D. The performance of this "play in process" by Alicia Nyblade, adapted from the novel by Victor Hugo, will be followed by an open forum where the audience may meet with the author and cast and discuss the play. Tickets are $10. Call 760-746-6669 or e-mail ticketleap.com. Visit www.patioplayhouse.org .

Suns 104, Hornets 102: Welp - At The Hive

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With Emeka Okafor out and the Suns' three point stroke on, the Hornets dropped a second straight game against subpar opposition.

It would be dumb to make light of losing Emeka Okafor. We've harped on his importance to the team's defense all year long, and tonight, we were provided the opportunity to see quite literally what his absence would mean. Phoenix carved open the New Orleans interior before kicking it out to wide open perimeter shooters. Credit the Suns' impeccable ball movement; they have great confidence in their shooters, and they know that's how they win ball games.

Between the covers

Sex is like a drug.  We're all addicted and willing to risk everything to get it.

When there is no time for a serious relationship, the ever-tempting friends-with-benefits relationship can score the next fix.

If done correctly, friends-with-benefits is a compromise between busy schedules and sexual needs. Students can satisfy sexual interests and maintain the freedom of single life.