Weekend Box Office — February 2-4, 2007 February 5, 2007 3:45 pm
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Sony’s new release The Messengers won a close weekend, ahead of Universal’s Because I Said So, taking in $14.71M from 2,528 theaters.
Colts Win Super Bowl February 4, 2007 10:21 pm
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The Indianopolis Colts defeated the Chicago Bears 29-17 to win Super Bowl XLI.
Joss Whedon Now Off of Wonder Woman February 3, 2007 6:07 pm
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Well, Whedon is no longer attached to direct the Wonder Woman movie. He broke the news on his website.
Top 20 DVD Sales For The Week Ending January 28, 2007 February 3, 2007 5:07 pm
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Only three new releases made their way into the top 20 DVD charts this past week, with all three coming in the top five. Premiering at number one was Saw III, followed by The Guardian at number three and Invincible Iron Man at number four.
Top 10 Box Office for Friday, February 2, 2007 February 3, 2007 4:49 pm
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According to preliminary estimates, Sony’s The Messenger took the top spot on Friday with $5.91M million in its first day of release.
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NFL Hall of Fame Inductees Announced February 3, 2007 4:23 pm
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Former Dallas Cowboy wide receiver Michael Irvin leads the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2007, along with running back Thurman Thomas, offensive lineman Bruce Mathews, defensive back Roger Wehrli, tight end Charlie Sanders and guard Gene Hickerson (both of which were the two nominees of the veterans’ committee).
Ghostbusters III — In CGI February 3, 2007 4:08 pm
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While conducting an interview with CISN FM Country, Dan Akroyd confirmed that Ghostbusters III is a go, albeit in the form of CGI.
The Black Donnelly’s & Andy Barker, P.I. Premiere Dates Set February 2, 2007 6:55 pm
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NBC has set the premiere date for two of its new shows, the drama The Black Donnelly’s and the comedy series Andy Barker, P.I.
Emily Blunt in Batman Sequel February 2, 2007 6:54 pm
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According to CinemaBlend, director Chris Nolan of Batman: The Dark Knight is interested in Emily Blunt (Devil Wears Prada) for the role of Rachel Dawes (who was portrayed by Katie Holmes in Batman Begins).
Last Comic Standing Coming Back in the Summer February 2, 2007 6:51 pm
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NBC has picked up the reality competition Last Comic Standing (it’s fifth cycle) and set a date for launch in the summer.
Director Martin Campbell Not Directing James Bond 22 February 2, 2007 12:00 pm
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During a press event at the Chinese premiere of Casino Royale, Martin Cambell, the film’s director, told the audience that he likely will not be directing the next Bond film.
Warner Bros. Seeks Second Wonder Woman Script February 2, 2007 11:30 am
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, film studio Warner Bros. has acquired a new script by writers Matthew Jennison and Brent Strickland in “a pre-emptive measure aimed at taking the spec off the market to protect itself against the possibility that any similarities between the scripts could be fodder for future legal action.”.
Release Date of Harry Potter Book Announced February 2, 2007 11:00 am
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final book in the Harry Potter series penned by J.K. Rowling has been given a firm release date: 12:01 a.m. on July 21, 2007.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith TV Series Gets A Female Lead February 2, 2007 10:30 am
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In an update to this story, some progress has been made in regards to casting for the TV verision of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
Ed Helms Now Series Regular on The Office February 2, 2007 10:00 am
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Ed Helms, who portrays the character Andy Bernard on the NBC hit The Office has been made a permanent cast member of the series.
Clip of the Day: “Veronica Mars” February 1, 2007 4:00 pm
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Not watching Veronica Mars? Check out this sexy, funny, amazing scene from Tuesday nights episode: “Poughkeepsie, Tramps & Thieves”.
SAG Awards Show Sets Ratings Record February 1, 2007 2:45 pm
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The simulcast presentation (on TNT and TBS) of the 13th Annual SAG Awards set a ratings record last week.
Bob Costas Tapped to Host Peabody Awards February 1, 2007 2:30 pm
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Bob Costas, Emmy award winning sports broadcaster, currently with NBC Sports and HBO Sports, will be hosting the 66th annual Peabody Awards Ceremony.
Teri Polo to Reprise Her Role in “Meet the Little Focker” February 1, 2007 2:00 pm
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Teri Polo told The Associated Press that she will be reprising her role as the wife of Ben Stiller’s character in the third installment of the movie franchise, Meet the Little Focker. (more…)