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'22 Jump Street' Schools 'Dragon' on Friday
6 hours ago | Box Office Mojo | See recent BoxOfficeMojo.com news »
22 Jump Street got off to a commanding lead in this weekend's battle of the sequels. How to Train Your Dragon 2 could make up ground throughout the weekend, though it will almost certainly fall short of $60 million.22 Jump Street opened to a massive $25 million on Friday. That's the second-biggest R-rated comedy debut ever behind The Hangover Part II ($31.6 million). It's also nearly double the first movie's $13.2 million start. The audience skewed younger (56 percent under 25), which suggests the movie will be very front-loaded this weekend. Still, it should wind up with at least $60 million.In second place, How to Train Your Dragon 2 earned an estimated $18.5 million on Friday. That's significantly higher than the first movie's $12.1 million start. Unfortunately, it's lower than Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted ($20.7 million), which was the last DreamWorks Animation sequel to open in June.It can be tough to predict how animated movies are going to play throughout the weekend, »
- Ray Subers <mail@boxofficemojo.com>
Jason Momoa will play Aquaman in 'Dawn Of Justice,' and we know how it will happen
16 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
So remember a few weeks ago when Jason Momoa made headlines because he said he was tired of being asked if he was going to play Aquaman in "Batman Vs Superman: Dawn Of Justice"? Well, he's totally playing Aquaman in "Batman Vs Superman: Dawn Of Justice." While Warner Bros. hasn't made that announcement officially yet, HitFix can confirm that he will be playing the part, and that Zack Snyder has already finalized his designs for the character so shooting can take place soon. One of the things that has driven me crazy since the release of "Man Of Steel" is when people say that the last act of the film is a problem since there's no consequences for Superman after all of the destruction that results from his battle with Zod. I felt like it was pretty clear walking out of the theater that the next film would have to be all about consequences. »
- Drew McWeeny
‘Amazing Spider-Man 2' Crosses $700 Million at Worldwide Box Office
6 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” crossed the $700 million mark at the global box office Friday. Sony's Marvel superhero sequel is about to top $200 million domestically — it's over $198 million — and has taken in more than $502 million internationally since opening in early May. The year's leading movie at the worldwide box office is another Marvel superhero sequel, Disney's “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” which has brought in $710 million globally. And Fox's Marvel mutant mashup “X-Men: Days of Future Past” is No. 3 at $624 million. Also read: Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill's '22 Jump Street’ Muscles Past ‘Dragon 2' at »
- Todd Cunningham
Chappelle Talks About Making Fun of Prince and Meeting Kanye for the First Time
7 hours ago | Vulture | See recent Vulture news »
The Dave Chappelle hiatus is really over! In advance of his nine straight days of performances at Radio City Music Hall, Chappelle went on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Instead of asking him about why he left show business like Dave Letterman did, the ever genial Fallon kept it light, talking about Prince's album cover of "Breakfast Can Wait," which features Chappelle dressed up as Prince and serving pancakes. "That's a Prince judo move right there," said Chappelle. "You make fun of Prince in a sketch, and then he'll just use you in an album cover...What am I going to do? Sue him for using a picture of me dressed up as him? That's checkmate right there." He also recounted the first time he met celebrities like The Roots and, most notably, Kanye West, who knew that he was awesome way before anyone else did. "It was like »
- E. Alex Jung
Robert Pattinson on Rumored Roles as Han Solo or Indiana Jones: I Wish!
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Don't look for Robert Pattinson to play a future Han Solo or Indiana Jones. The Twilight star, 28, shot down any rumors Thursday as he walked the red carpet in Los Angeles at the Regency Bruin Theatre for the U.S. premiere of his latest film, The Rover. "I don't know why. Why is that coming out?" he said of speculation he could play a future Indy. "I honestly don't understand what it's all about. Man, I wish!" He was equally clueless about a reports that he was set to take on a younger version of the character Harrison Ford made famous in Star Wars. »
- Andrea Billups
James Russo Will Slap the Cuffs on Johnny Depp's Whitey Bulger in ‘Black Mass’
52 minutes ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
After mentoring Johnny Depp in “Public Enemies,” veteran character actor James Russo has been tasked with bringing him to justice in Scott Cooper's Whitey Bulger movie “Black Mass,” TheWrap has learned. Russo will play FBI agent Scott Garriola, one of the who took down Bulger, a notorious Boston gangster. Garriola ran the FBI's fugitive task force in Los Angeles when the agency apprehended Bulger, who was 80 years old at the time of his arrest. Also read: James ‘Whitey’ Bulger Guilty: Inevitable Movie Gets Its Ending Garriola testified: “He swore at us a few times. He told us wasn't going to get down. »
- Jeff Sneider
Tony the Tiger, Pillsbury Doughboy Team for Climate Change PSA (Video)
1 hour ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
In a subversive new PSA about climate change, Oxfam America is taking aim at titans of industry Kellogg and General Mills by using their own beloved brand spokesmen Tony the Tiger and the Pillsbury Doughboy. The clever video, which some are even calling “grrreeeaaat,” was created for Oxfam America's Behind the Brands campaign and designed to appeal to younger audiences to educate them regarding climate change. Also read: ‘Avenue Q,’ Logo Partner on HIV-Awareness PSAs On its website, Oxfam America urges Kellogg and General Mills to do more to limit the greenhouse gas emissions in their everyday operations that cause climate change. »
- Jeff Sneider
See the Meta Instagram Ansel Elgort Took on a Plane
1 hour ago | Vulture | See recent Vulture news »
Augustus Waters Ansel Elgort Instagrammed a photo of a woman doing some light airplane reading (Us Weekly, natch) about none other than the manic pixie dreamboat himself. Elgort snapped the photo with the note, "Well this is awkward..." Aww, he is awkward in real life too! We hope that he went up behind her and tapped her shoulder, said "'Scuse me? What is your full name?" and proceeded to tell her something wildly inappropriate. After all, he should just give the people what they want. »
- E. Alex Jung
Best and Worst of '22 Jump Street'
2 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
One of the first conversations I had on Twitter after arriving home from London on Thursday evening was about whether or not "22 Jump Street" is a good comedy. I really enjoyed the movie, and I think it's got a lot going on just below the surface. It's like the world's most insane subversion of the "Beverly Hills Cop" model ever attempted, and it made me laugh like a maniac. It's clear, though, that some of us at HitFix laughed harder at the film than others, and that's fine. That's how comedies normally are. There are any number of comedies that I adore that people hate, and I would never try to argue the point with them. For me, laughter is an involuntary thing, and when I spend pretty much the entire running time of a film laughing, I'd call that a successful comedy. It was true of the first "21 Jump Street, »
- Drew McWeeny
Foo Fighters agree to play crowd-funded Virginia show
2 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
A lot of bands say they listen to their fans, but the Foo Fighters really do listen to their fans. Dave Grohl and the band announced that the will play a show in Richmond, Virginia that was funded entirely by local fans, according to Rolling Stone. A Crowdhoster campaign was launched in March with the goal of selling 1,400 tickets at $50 a pop in an attempt to convince the band to return. The campaign ultimately raised over $70,000, and got the attention of the band, who confirmed that they'll perform, tweeting, "See ya soon…let's have a good time." It will be their first show in Richmond since 1998. The location and date for the upcoming show will soon be announced. "Rather than waiting, and waiting and waiting for our favorite band to come to us, we're making it happen," read the original mission statement. "We're selling tix to a Foo Fighters concert »
- Dave Lewis
Danny Glover Leads Sf Rally to Support Sweetened Production Tax Credits in California
2 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Highlighted by a keynote address from Danny Glover, supporters of a sweetened incentive program for movies and TV shot in California attracted more than 500 attendees to an enthusiastic Saturday morning rally in San Francisco.
The two-hour event at the Fairmont Hotel was organized to demonstrate that Assembly Bill 1839 has strong backing outside the industry’s Hollywood core. Glover, who has a residence in San Francisco, said he had not worked in the San Francisco area since he shot a pilot based on Walter Mosely in 2003.
Danny Glover after the FilmItNorCal rally – 'I flew in from Vancouver this morning … This means a lot to me' http://t.co/Byy9bil7WH—
Dave McNary (@Variety_DMcNary) June 14, 2014
Glover has been in British Columbia working on Paramount’s live-action/animated hybrid “Monster Trucks.” He said that the loss of shoots in California to states with more lucrative programs such as Georgia and Louisiana »
- Dave McNary
Eve Marries Maximillion Cooper in Spain
2 hours ago | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Rapper and actress Eve married her fiancé, Maximillion Cooper, on Saturday. The Barbershop star and the British designer and Gumball 3000 race founder wed in Ibiza, Spain, E! News is reporting. "I'm so happy to make Eve my wife," Copper told E! "The whole experience has been amazing and we are both so happy to have tied the knot." They reportedly chose Ibiza for their wedding location because it was where this year's Gumball 3000 car race ended. Eve didn't take part in the rally this year, instead flying to Spain early for final wedding preparations while her groom competed. »
- K.C. Blumm
Ale Abreu’s ‘The Boy and the World’ Wins Pair of Awards at Annecy
2 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Paris– Brazilian musician-turned-director Ale Abreu’s “The Boy and the World” won the crystal award for best film and the audience nod at the 38th Annecy Intl. Animation Film Festival which wrapped today.
The win of “The Boy and the World” (pictured above) underscores the building strength of Brazilian animation which delivered last year’s “Rio 2096,” winner of Annecy’s top prize.
Described by Variety‘s Dennis Harvey as a “simple, universal parable played out in boldly imaginative design terms,” Abreu’s dialogue-free film follows the journey of a young boy who leaves his village to search for his father across a big city where he discovers a world dominated by animal-machines. Acquired by GKids for North American distribution, the feature premiered at Rio where it won an honorary mention.
Under artistic director Marcel Jean’s leadership, the festival paid tribute to Isao Takahata, whose latest film “The Tale »
- Elsa Keslassy
Jeopardy Host Alex Trebek Sets a Guinness World Record
2 hours ago | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Alex Trebek doesn't just win the prize for being able to pronounce foreign words better than any politician can - the Jeopardy host is now a Guinness World Record holder. The 73-year-old was awarded a certificate from Guinness on Friday for the "most game show episodes hosted by the same presenter" - 6,829. Trebek has hosted the show since 1984 and has asked more than 416,000 questions, but he revealed in a video commemorating his achievement that he's not ready to retire just yet. "I want to continue for a few more years," he said, admitting that his achievement "is the kind of record that can be replaced. »
- K.C. Blumm
'22 Jump Street’ Trailer Replaces Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum With Their Stand-Ins (Video)
2 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
In keeping with the meta theme of “22 Jump Street” Sony Pictures has released a version of the film's trailer featuring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum's stand-ins. Ivan Hoey Jr. (funny name!) served as Hill's stand-in, and a pretty good one at that, while Brad Cookus served as Tatum's stand-in, though we doubt anyone would mistake him for the “Magic Mike” star in real life. Also read: How Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill's '22 Jump Street’ Will Boost Sony's Summer Fortunes Phil Lord and Chris Miller directed the hit sequel, which is on pace to gross around $62 million this weekend, »
- Jeff Sneider
'After Midnight' to End Broadway Run Early
2 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
New York — Despite landing seven Tony Award nominations including best musical and generating some of the best reviews of the 2013-14 season, the Jazz Age revue After Midnight will close early on June 29, scrapping plans for two starry special guest vocalist engagements scheduled for later in the summer. Lead producers Scott Sanders and Wynton Marsalis confirmed the news on Saturday. The show began previews on Oct. 18 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, officially opening to ecstatic reviews on Nov. 3. It landed on the top-10 2013 New York theater lists of a number of publications, including The Hollywood Reporter.
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- David Rooney
Missouri Twins Born 39 Days Apart
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As they strive for individuality, twins sometimes try to separate themselves by who is the oldest, even if only by minutes. But that will be less of an issue for Carl and David Cowan - whose birthdays are separated by more than a month. Born 39 days apart, the Missouri newborns eclipse the headlines this week of a pair of Boston twins whose births were separated by 24 days. Dad David Cowan Sr. is an emergency-room doctor in Saudi Arabia who flew back with his wife, Elene, to Kansas City, Missouri, to await their sons' arrival when Elene was just 23 weeks pregnant. »
- Jeff Truesdell
Missouri Twins Born 39 Days Apart
2 hours ago | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
As they strive for individuality, twins sometimes try to separate themselves by who is the oldest, even if only by minutes. But that will be less of an issue for Carl and David Cowan - whose birthdays are separated by more than a month. Born 39 days apart, the Missouri newborns eclipse the headlines this week of a pair of Boston twins whose births were separated by 24 days. Dad David Cowan Sr. is an emergency-room doctor in Saudi Arabia who flew back with his wife, Elene, to Kansas City, Missouri, to await their sons' arrival when Elene was just 23 weeks pregnant. »
- Jeff Truesdell
Jason Momoa Rumored to Play Aquaman in ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’
3 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Make way Vinnie Chase, there's a new Aquaman in town. While Jason Momoa was cast in Zack Snyder's “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” several months ago, Warner Bros. refused to reveal his role in the superhero movie. Also read: Conan O'Brien Prods Jason Momoa to Pronounce Conan Correctly (Video) According to veteran scooper Drew McWeeny at HitFix, Momoa has been cast as Aquaman, though the studio and Momoa have yet to confirm his role. Momoa's role has been widely speculated as Aquaman for months, though the context of the character's appearance remained unclear. Warner Bros. is using “Dawn of Justice” as a launchpad. »
- Jeff Sneider
La Toya Jackson Talks New Season Surprises on Own Series: ‘I Get Proposed To’ (Video)
3 hours ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
The iconic La Toya Jackson embarks on whole new experiences on the new season of Own's “Life With La Toya.” On Season 1, La Toya put herself back on the market and started dating again. That went Ok, but it would definitely shape what was to come on Season 2. For the first time, La Toya will begin counseling to discuss some of the ways her abusive marriage from more than two decades ago still affects her. Also read: Tyler Perry's ‘Single Mom's Club’ Adaptation for Own Gets New Name “I had this thing about men,” La Toya told TheWrap during the latest episode. »
- Jethro Nededog
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