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Weekend of October 2 – 4, 2009: The zombies rule them all!

Ruben Fleischer’s excellent horror comedy “Zombieland” stormed the North American box office and slashed its competition this weekend with a solid $25 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The film scored a surprising average of $8,235 per theater at 3,036 locations. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin, the film follows four humans trying to survive in a world taken over by zombies.

At a distant No. 2, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” bagged another $16.7 million, lifting its domestic gross to an impressive $82.3 million after a three-week run. The Sony Pictures Animation release is playing in both 3D and standard format.

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Saturday

03Oct2009

'Zombieland' rules Friday box office with $9.4M

Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 4:24PM | By

Ruben Fleischer's hilarious horror comedy "Zombieland" delivered a superb start at the North American box office Friday, grossing $9.4 million from ticket sales at 3,036 locations. That's a solid performance indeed.

Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin, the film follows four humans trying to survive in a world taken over by zombies. I absolutely enjoyed it, and I'm glad it's doing this well.

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28Sep2009

This week's new movie releases - October 2, 2009

Monday, September 28, 2009 at 1:31PM | By

Opening this week are Ricky Gervais' "The Invention of Lying" with Jennifer Garner; "Whip It" with Ellen Page; "Zombieland" with Woody Harrelson; and Michael Moore's "Capitalism: A Love Story."

ZOMBIELAND (with Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg)

Synopsis: "Zombieland" focuses on two men who have found a way to survive a world overrun by zombies. Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) is a big wuss - but when you're afraid of being eaten by zombies, fear can keep you alive.

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27Aug2009

Poster for Moore's 'Capitalism' is almost okay

Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 4:29PM | By

A first poster for Michael Moore's upcoming documentary "Capitalism: A Love Story" has popped up @Fandango, and you can get a better look at it after the jump. Let me say this immediately: the poster could've been great... without Moore on it. Come on, who's with me?

In the film, Moore focuses on the impact corporate dominance and out-of-control profit motives have on the the world. It also centers on the global financial meltdown and the Senate's decision to approve a gigantic bailout. In other words, Moore will be trying to talk to a bunch of people who don't want to talk to him...

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22Aug2009

Moore's 'Capitalism: A Love Story' gets trailer

Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 12:30AM | By

Michael Moore is back in action, and this time, he's going after the guys who got bailed out by the U.S. government. Moore's new documentary "Capitalism: A Love Story" opens this fall, and here is a first full trailer for the film. Check it out after the jump.

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Thursday

30Jul2009

Michael Moore's new film to compete in Venice

Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 6:57PM | By

The Venice Film Festival today announced its complete lineup, and Michael Moore's upcoming documentary "Capitalism: A Love Story" will be one of the films competing for the festival's top prize.

Twenty-three films will screen in competition, including Werner Herzog's "Bad Lieutenant: Port of New Orleans," Todd Solondz's "Life During Wartime," John Hillcoat's "The Road" and Fatih Akin's "Sould Kitchen."

The out-of-competition category also includes some interesting picks, including Joe Dante's "The Hole," Steven Soderbergh's "The Informant!," Grant Heslov's "The Men Who Stare at Goats" and Abel Ferrara's "Napoli Napoli Napoli."

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09Jul2009

And the title for Michael Moore's next film is...

Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 10:29AM | By

The official title of Michael Moore's upcoming documentary (check out the teaser trailer here) about the economic crisis is "Capitalism: A Love Story," distributor Ouverture Films announced Wednesday.

"It will be the perfect date movie," Moore said. "It's got it all - lust, passion, romance, and 14,000 jobs being eliminated every day. It's a forbidden love, one that dare not speak its name. Heck, let’s just say it: it’s capitalism.”

Ouverture will release the film domestically Oct. 2, 2009. Paramount Vantage will handle international distribution.

Moore recently directed "Slacker Uprising." His last theatrical release was "Sicko," which collected $24.5 million domestically but didn't generate as much hype as "Bowling for Columbine" or the overrated "Fahrenheit 9/11."

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