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Entries in Star Trek (39)

Wednesday
16Sep2009

'Star Trek 2' and Mission: Impossible IV' news!

J.J. Abrams really is the man to go to for solid entertainment in Hollywood right now. I mean, this guy resurrected "Star Trek" earlier this year and just so happened to create one of the summer's most intriguing, most entertaining sci-fi blockbusters.

Of course, everybody is already looking forward to a sequel, and Sci Fi Wire and The Los Angeles recently asked Abrams about his plans for "Star Trek 2." The plan right now is to have the follow-up hit theaters in 2011. Abrams had some interesting things to say about the film, so here is the most important.

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Friday
10Jul2009

Five best films of 2009 (so far)

5. THE SOLOIST
Even though Joe Wright's "The Soloist" did not impress me as much as I expected, I still ended up loving it, particularly because of its unforgettable story, gorgeous photography, stellar cast and marvelous soundtrack. As a film about the power of friendship and the struggle for redemption, "The Soloist" worked really well, and what I enjoyed most was Robert Downey Jr.'s honest and heartfelt performance.

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Sunday
28Jun2009

Box Office: 'Revenge of the Fallen' reaches $200M

Weekend of June 26 - 28, 2009

Michael Bay's "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" crushed the North American box office this week with an impressive $201.2 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The anticipated sequel to "Transformers" opened at 4,234 locations Wednesday and scored a daily gross of $60.6 million, the highest ever for a Wednesday. The film brought in another $28 million Thursday and $36.7 million on Friday.

At a distant No. 2, last week's winner "The Proposal" collected $18.4 million, reaching a domestic gross of $69 million. Starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, the film follows an overbearing book editor who forces her assistant into marrying her when she faces deportation to Canada.

Following in third place with $17.2 million was Todd Phillips' comedy "The Hangover," which lifted its cume to a solid $183.2 million after a superb four-week run.

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Sunday
21Jun2009

Box Office: Cinemagoers accept 'Proposal' with $34M

Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds in The Proposal

Weekend of June 19 -21, 2009

Anne Fletcher’s romantic comedy “The Proposal” debuted in first place at the North American box office this weekend with $34.1 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, the film scored an average of $11,163 per theater at 3,056 locations. The plot follows an overbearing book editor who forces her assistant into marrying her when she faces deportation to Canada.

Still going strong at No. 2 was Todd Phillips’ hilarious hit comedy “The Hangover,” which took home another $26.8 million for an impressive domestic total of $152.9 million after three weeks in release.

At No. 3, Pixar’s “Up” brought in an additional $21.3 million, lifting its total haul to $224.1 million after a strong four-week run. The animated family flick follows a 78-year-old widower who takes his entire house on a trip to South America.

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Sunday
14Jun2009

Box Office: 'The Hangover' hangs on to No. 1 spot

Weekend of June 12 – 14, 2009

Todd Phillips’ hit comedy “The Hangover” topped the North American box office for a second consecutive week with $33.4 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The R-rated film successfully fought off this week’s new releases “The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3” and “Imagine That,” lifting its domestic total to a solid $105.3 million. Bradley Cooper, Ed Helm and Zach Galifianakis star as three guys who lose their best friend on a night out in Vegas.

Tony Scott’s latest thriller “Pelham 1 2 3” only made it to No. 3, earning $25 million from sales at 3,074 locations. Denzel Washington plays a New York City subway dispatcher who’s pulled into the middle of the hijacking of one of his trains.

Imagine That,” the weekend’s second wide release, debuted in sixth place with only $5.7 million. Playing at 3,008 locations, the family film stars Eddie Murphy as a busy financial executive who finds the key to his success in his daughter’s imaginary world.

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Sunday
07Jun2009

'Terminator Salvation' takes overseas b.o. lead

McG's "Terminator Salvation" took the No. 1 spot at the international box office this weekend with an impressive $67.5 million in ticket sales. The film's total currently stands at $97.2 million.

At No. 2, Shawn Levy's Ben Stiller comedy "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" collected another $26.7 million, bringing its overseas gross to $148.4 million.

Meanwhile, Ron Howard's "The Da Vinci Code" follow-up "Angels & Demons" finished in third place, taking home $22.3 million for a cumulative gross of $293 million.

Pixar's animated family adventure "Up" picked up $7.8 million at No. 4 for an early international total of $13.5 million. The film is currently playing in four markets on the circuit.

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Sunday
31May2009

'Battle of the Smithsonian' tops overseas b.o.

Shawn Levy's Ben Stiller vehicle "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" climbed to the top spot at the international box office this weekend with an estimated $37.2 million in ticket sales. The film's total gross currently stands at $106 million.

At No. 2, Ron Howard's "Angels & Demons" took home another $32.9 million, lifting its cumulative gross to $251.7 million. Following in third place with $13 million was McG's "Terminator Salvation," which brought its overseas total to $23.1 million.

Meanwhile, Gavin Hood's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" finished fourth with a weekend gross of $8.1 million and a total haul of $170.1 million. J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" scored the fifth spot on the international circuit this weekend, collecting $8 million for a cume of $101.5 million.

Opening this weekend were Sam Raimi's "Drag Me to Hell," which picked up $4.4 million in three markets, and Pixar's "Up," which brought in $4.2 million.

Other results from the overseas box office: "Hannah Montana: The Movie" took home $2.4 million; "Monsters vs. Aliens" grabbed another $3.1 million; "State of Play" picked up $2.6 million; and "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" reached a total gross of $11.3 million.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Sunday
31May2009

Box Office: Pixar's 'Up' catches solid $68M

Weekend of May 29 – 31, 2009

Pixar’s “Up” safely landed at the No. 1 spot at the North American box office this weekend with $68.2 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Directed by Peter Docter, the animated family adventure opened at 3,766 locations, scoring an average of $18,109 per theater. The story follows a 78-year-old widower who decides to fulfill his dream and take his entire house on a trip to South America.

Last week’s champion “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” dropped to second place, earning another $25.5 million for a domestic total of $105.2 after a strong two-week run.

Debuting at No. 3 with $16.6 million from 2,508 locations was Sam Raimi’s horror flick “Drag Me to Hell.” In the film, Alison Lohman plays an ambitious loan officer whose life turns into a living hell after she’s cursed by a creepy old lady.

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Saturday
30May2009

Pixar's 'Up' grabs $21M Friday

A scene from UpPixar's latest family adventure "Up" flew to the top of the North American box office Friday with a solid $21.4 milllion in ticket sales (the film opened at 3,766 locations). That's just $1.7 million less than the studio's previous film, "WALL-E."

Directed by Pete Docter, the film follows a 78-year-old man who decides to fulfill his dream and take his entire house on an exciting trip to South America. Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer and Jordan Nagai lead the voice cast.

At No. 2, Shawn Levy's Ben Stiller vehicle "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" grabbed another $7.5 million, lifting its domestic total to $87.3 million.

Meanwhile, Sam Raimi's latest horror flick "Drag Me to Hell" debuted in third place Friday, earning $6.4 million from 2,508 locations. Starring Alison Lohman, the film follows a loan officer who is cursed by a creepy old lady.

McG's "Terminator Salvation" took home $5 million at No. 4, bringing its cumulative gross to $79.6 million. Following in fifth place with $3.6 million was J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek," which reached a total haul of $200.3 million.

Source: Box Office Mojo (www.boxofficemojo.com)

Monday
25May2009

'Angels & Demons' remains overseas b.o. king

Tom Hanks in Angels & DemonsRon Howard's "Angels & Demons" continued its overseas box office reign this weekend with $60.4 million in ticket sales in 99 territories. The film's total gross currently stands at $198.3 million.

At No. 2, Shawn Levy's "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" debuted with $50.1 million in 93 markets. In the sequel, Ben Stiller travels to the Smithsonian to rescue his friends from the hands of an evil Egyptian leader.

Meanwhile, J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" reboot collected $11.5 million in third place, lifting its cumulative gross to $87.5 million. Following at No. 4 with $7 million was "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," which brought its international total to $156.7 million.

Finishing fifth this weekend was Peter Chelsom's "Hannah Montana: The Movie," which took home $3.1 million for a total haul of $31 million.

Other results from the overseas box office: "Monsters vs. Aliens" reached a total of $163 million; "Fast & Furious" brought its cume to $192.8 million; "Confessions of a Shopaholic" scored another $1.7 million; and "The Boat That Rocked" lifted its total haul to $21.8 million.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter