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Issue #208 ~ Have a great weekend! See you next week!
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Hey Adventureland Friends:
For the third straight week, I have your newsletter ready for the weekend. I could get used to this, bet you could too LOL.
As you know by now, I want to feel a movie. My Paul's Pick for this week allowed to do just that. I am proud to say I was moved to tears more than once.
I usually take only a quick peak @ the bonus features. Looking for something that stands out. For me, this was the audio commentary -- I cried here as well.
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This is our free members only community hosted by Google. So far only two of you have joined. I hope to welcome more of you aboard.
Our Shining Star is Sally Struthers. She found fame as Gloria on 'All In The Family,' but maybe better known for her support of "Christian Childrens' Fund."
The Snack Bar has a Chex Mix solution. In the spirit of this recipe, set out to create your own special blend with your family's favorites.
Blog Bytes has been slow this week. I opened the week with an 'Extreme Makeover' disaster. Then I closed the week with the reunion of 2 comic legends.
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'DARK KNIGHT' SHATTERS MORE RECORDS
"The Dark Knight" continues to obliterate box office records, crossing the $300 million mark in just 10 days.
The Batman saga grossed $75.6 million in its second weekend in theaters, pushing its domestic total to $314,245,000, Warner Bros. head of distribution Dan Fellman said.
That surpasses the record set in 2006 by "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," which took 16 days to make $300 million.
The latest Batman already had broken records for best opening weekend at $158.4 million and best single-day with $66.4 million. It's also busted records in its showings on IMAX screens, making $16.3 million in its first 10 days.
Fellman expects that "Dark Knight" could reach $400 million in about 18 days, which would beat the record
"Shrek 2" set in 2004 when it made it in 43 days.
"What can you say? We've been getting a lot of repeat business coming in," Fellman said. "Our audience is expanding, like you would expect with terrific word-of-mouth and strong reviews. Our audience is getting a little bit older, that's the good news. We're finding the younger demographic, male and female, coming back."
He called it "a big surprise," adding: "To do $300 (million) plus in 10 days, we just couldn't have predicted it."
"Dark Knight" could pass "Titanic" as highest-grossing film in U.S. history, said Paul Dergarabedian of Media By Numbers. James Cameron's 1997 film made $600,788,188
domestically, a record no other movie has come close.
"The 'Titanic' record has sat in a lock box for 10 years. It's a tall order but if any film has a chance to surpass that number, it's got to be 'Dark Knight,'" Dergarabedian said.
Christopher Nolan's follow-up to 2005 "Batman Begins," which again stars Christian Bale, initially benefited from the mystique of the late Heath Ledger giving his masterful, last performance as the Joker, Dergarabedian
said.
"Now, it's all about word-of-mouth," he said. "The first weekend, there was this huge, pent-up demand and eagerness to see this movie. Now, it's like a freight train - it seems to be unstoppable."
Part of the film's visual allure comes from the fact that 30 minutes of it were shot with IMAX cameras, including an elaborate bank-heist scene at the start.
"Chris (Nolan) has clearly hit upon something," said Greg Foster, chairman and president of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "There are many important filmmakers who we've spoken with in the last couple of weeks about shooting with IMAX cameras."
Coming in second was "Step Brothers," which had a strong opening of its own with $30 million. The comedy reunites Will Ferrell & John C. Reilly, co-stars of
"Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby," as 40-year-olds who've never left home and are forced to share a bedroom when their parents get married.
Rory Bruer, head of distribution for Sony, said this was at the high end of the studio's expectations.
"We'd hoped to be in the mid-to-high $20 (millions), so to hit $30 (million) is a great start," Bruer said.
"Having the chemistry of Will Ferrell & John C. Reilly together again, reuniting with (director) Adam McKay who did 'Talladega Nights,' it's great. They both immerse themselves and the humor comes from their connection."
Sony also has the Will Smith superhero flick "Hancock," which made $8.2 million this past weekend to cross the $200 million mark.
The weekend's other big release was "The X-Files: I Want to Believe," which made $10.2 million. Ten years after the first "X-Files" movie and 6 years since the sci-fi show went off the air, this latest installment finds Mulder & Scully re-teaming to solve a missing-persons case.
"The hardcore 'X-Files' fans, they're happy. And frankly, that's who the movie was made for," said Chris Aronson, distribution executive for 20th Century Fox.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday - Sunday @ U.S. & Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers LLC. Final figures will be released Monday.
01) "The Dark Knight" @ $75.63 million.
02) "Step Brothers" @ $30 million.
03) "Mamma Mia" @ $17.9 million.
04) "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" @ $10.2 million.
05) "Journey to Center of Earth" @ $9.4 million.
06) "Hancock" @ $8.2 million.
07) "WALL-E" @ $6.3 million.
08) "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" @ $4.9 million.
09) "Space Chimps" @ $4.4 million.
10) "Wanted" @ $2.7 million.
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/
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STEP BROTHERS
Starring: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Adam Scott, Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins, Kathryn Hahn, Andrea Savage Director: Adam McKay
Ferrell plays sporadically employed Brennan (39) who lives with his mom, Nancy. Reilly plays terminally unemployed Dale (40) who lives with his dad, Robert. When Robert & Nancy marry, Brennan & Dale are forced to live together. As their narcissism & laziness tear the family apart, these middle-aged, immature boys orchestrate an insane, elaborate plan to bring their parents back together. To pull it off, they must form a bond that may finally get them out of the house.
Rated R for crude and sexual content, and pervasive language.
"...crudely funny, which means that sometimes it's crudely hilarious and more often it's just crude." - Boston Globe,
Ty Burr
"Somewhere between unashamed vulgarity and juvenile sweetness lies this surprisingly touching tale about two man-children." - E! Online,
Dezhda Gaubert
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/stepbrothers/
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Opening August 6, 2008
PINEAPPLE EXPRESS
Seth Rogen and James Franco are stoners who go on the run after witnessing a murder by a crooked cop and a dangerous drug lord.
Rated R for pervasive language, drug use, sexual references and violence.
http://www.ridetheexpress.com/
Opening August 8, 2008
HELL RIDE
All hell breaks loose when Pistolero, the leader of the biker gang The Victors, sets out to exact revenge on a rival gang, the 666ers.
Rated R for strong violence, sexual content including graphic nudity and dialogue, language and drug use.
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809841616/
Opening August 13, 2008
TROPIC THUNDER
Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. are Hollywood actors on the set of a war movie where everything goes wrong.
Rated R for pervasive language including sexual references, violent content and drug material.
http://www.tropicthunder.com/
Opening August 15, 2008
VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA
Scarlett Johansson, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem become amorously entangled in the latest film from director Woody Allen.
Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material involving sexuality, and smoking.
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809912195/
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SALLY ANN STRUTHERS:
DOB: July 28, 1948 - Portland, Oregon
Actress who is best known for starring as Gloria Stivic on the classic sitcom, "All in the Family" (1971-78). Playing the role of a woman torn between her narrow-minded father and liberal husband, earned Struthers an Emmy Award in 1972 for Best Supporting Actress. While starring on "All in the Family," Struthers began appearing in television movies including "Aloha Means Good-bye" (1974) and "My Husband is Missing" (1978). She has starred in the films Five Easy Pieces (1970) and The Getaway (1972), and has had a successful career doing voice over work for shows including "The Charmkins," "Duckman" and "The New Adventures of Mother Goose." Struthers has appeared on the TV series "Gloria," "9 to 5" - and more recently "Gilmore Girls," "Still Standing" and popular soap "General Hospital" (2002).
NOTABLES:
Made her TV debut as a dancer on a Herb Alpert special.
Was long-time TV spokesperson for Christian Children's
Fund, appearing in several extended public service spots for them through the 1980s.
Played Miss Hannigan in the 20th Anniversary revival of "Annie" from January to June of 1998.
Played Miss Lynch for 3 years in the touring company of "Grease".
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REALLY GOOD SNACK MIX
From Lori, "I grew tired of my family picking through a snack mix for their favorite items and leaving the rest. So I experimented using only their favorites and came up with this recipe. Now there's never any left!"
INGREDIENTS
2 Cups bite-size Shredded Wheat
2 Cups Corn Chex
2 Cups Crispix
1-1/2 Cups salted cashew halves
3 Tablespoons butter, melted
1 Tablespoon canola oil
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, combine the cereals and cashews. In a small bowl, combine the butter, oil, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt and garlic powder. Pour over cereal mixture and toss to evenly coat.
Transfer to a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 250° for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Store in airtight containers. Yield: 7-1/2 cups.
Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008
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'EXTREME MAKEOVER' FACES FORECLOSURE
More than 1,800 people showed up to help "Extreme Makeover" demolish a family's home and replace it with a mini-mansion in 2005. Three years later, the project has become the latest victim of the foreclosure crisis.
After the Harper family used the home as collateral, it's set to go to auction on Aug. 5. They received the loan for a construction business. ABC said that it advises each family to consult a financial planner. Some volunteers who helped build the home were less than thrilled about the family's financial decisions.
http://www.ajc.com
COOL DVD SET: THAT '70S SHOW STASH BOX
For complete series collections studios produce some cool packages. Fox Home Entertainment is releasing a collection of every season of That '70s Show in a set called The Complete Series Stash Box. The box itself looks like a canvas and leather-covered LP record box with handle and latch. Inside are 8 seasons in albums. Each features a main character in a '70s-esque design that matches their personality. This will be released Oct. 14 with a SRP of $199.98.
CHEECH & CHONG REUNITE AFTER FEUD
Now that their feud is up in smoke, Cheech & Chong are high on plans to reunite for their first comedy tour in more than 25 years. Cheech Marin told AP Radio
that he and Tommy Chong "looked at each other going,
'If we're ever going to do something it has to be now because you're not getting any younger and neither am I.'" They tossed around some ideas and figured a comed tour would be "the most fun" and "the least hassle," Marin said. During their run, they released 9 comedy albums. They also starred in 8 feature films.
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DOOMSDAY
Starring: Rhona Mitra, Bob Hoskins, Sean Pertwee, Alexander Siddig, Malcolm McDowell, Chris Robson, Adrian Lester Director: Neil Marshall
Authorities brutally quarantine a country as it succumbs to fear & chaos when a virus strikes. The literal walling-off works for 3 decades... until the Reaper virus violently resurfaces in a major city. An elite group of specialists is dispatched into the still-quarantined country to retrieve a cure. Shut off from the rest of the world, the unit must battle through a landscape that has become a waking nightmare.
Rated R for strong bloody violence, language and some sexual content/nudity.
"Showcases its grimy punk subculture with breathless razzle-dazzle." - Boston Globe,
Wesley Morris
"Instead of taking the storyline somewhere new and innovative, we get the same old Armageddon." - Filmcritic.com,
Bill Gibron
http://www.doomsdayiscoming.com/
JUMPER
Starring: Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Rachel Bilson, Diane Lane, Jamie Bell, Michael Rooker, AnnaSophia Robb Director: Doug Liman
Bbegins the epic adventures of a man who discovers that he possesses the ability to instantly teleport anywhere in the world. From New York to Tokyo, from the ruins of Rome to the heart of the Saharan Desert, anywhere is possible for David Rice, until he begins to see that his freedom is not total, that he's not alone... but part of an ongoing, global war that threatens the very survival of his rare kind.
Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense action violence, some language and brief sexuality.
"...what can you do with Hayden Christensen? He's as close as we have to an android actor." - Boston Globe,
Wesley Morris
"...Jumper is all high concept with little invested in characters or story." - Los Angeles Times,
Kevin Crust
http://www.jumperthemovie.com/
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To be released on video August 5, 2008.
STARSHIP TROOPERS 3: MARAUDER
Starring: Casper Van Dien, Jolene Blalock, Amanda Donohoe, Boris Kodjoe, Catherine Oxenberg, Marnette Patterson, Stephen Hogan Director: Ed Neumeier
Col. Johnny Rico is back to lead his building on a secret mission to rescue a small crew of troopers stranded on the remote planet of OM-1. Battling bugs, the new "Marauder" advanced weapons technology may be their only hope against a treasonous element operating within the Federation. As Captain Lola Beck and the rest of the starship crew fight to survive the harsh conditions, it begins to dawn on them that something on OM-1 is very wrong. The bugs have a secret weapon that could destroy humanity.
Rated R for violence, language and some nudity.
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810030381/
To be released on video August 19, 2008.
MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY
Starring: Frances McDormand, Amy Adams, Shirley Henderson, Ciaran Hinds, Tom Payne, Mark Strong, Lee Pace Director: Bharat Nalluri
In this 1939 romantic tale, Miss Guinevere Pettigrew, a middle-aged London governess, finds herself unfairly dismissed. An attempt to gain new employment catapults her into the glamorous world and dizzying social whirl of an American actress and singer, Delysia Lafosse. Within minutes, Miss Pettigrew finds herself swept into a heady high-society milieu – and, by the end of the day, discovers her own romantic destiny.
Rated PG-13 for some partial nudity and innuendo.
"Sporadically enjoyable and always gorgeous to behold." - Seattle Post-Intelligencer,
William Arnold
"A female buddy movie frosted with elements of whimsy and a little romance." - ReelViews,
James Berardinelli
http://www.filminfocus.com/focus-movies/miss-pettigrew/movie-splash.php
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FOOTBALL MOVIES:
RUDY (1993)
Rudy has always been told that he was too small to play college football. But he is determined to beat the odds and play for Notre Dame.
AIR BUD: GOLDEN RECEIVER (1998)
Now in the 8th Grade, Josh discovers he has a great throwing arm and tries out for the football team. Soon after his athletic dog Buddy joins the team.
ANGELS IN THE ENDZONE (1997)
The football team Jesse is on is terrible, after the death of his dad Jesse quits the team. Then angels come to help them but Jesse's brother can see them.
LITTLE GIANTS (1994)
Football star Kevin now coaches pee-wee football. When Kevin excludes his niece, Becky, she convinces her dad Danny to coach a team, and beat Kevin's team.
VARSITY BLUES (1999)
In small-town Texas, high school football is a religion. The head coach is deified as long as the team is winning.
THE WATER BOY (1998)
The coach discovers the lowly water boy for his college football team has an amazing talent for tackling people much bigger than him.
BASKETBALL MOVIES:
HOOSIERS (1986)
A college basketball coach leaves the Navy in 1951 and becomes coach of an underdog Indiana high-school team.
COACH CARTER (2005)
True story of a high school basketball coach who benched his undefeated team because of poor grades.
LUCK OF THE IRISH (2002)
A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.
A SEASON ON THE BRINK (2002)
Chronicles Hoosier's 1985-86 season, when Bob Knight granted author John Feinstein access to the team.
BLUE CHIPS (1994)
A college coach is forced to break the rules in order to get the players he needs to stay competitive.
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ROMIJN & O'CONNELL HAVING TWINS
It's twins for Rebecca Romijn & Jerry O'Connell, Romijn's publicist, Lewis Kay, said. The couple are expecting the babies this winter, said Kay, confirming the news that was first reported on Us Weekly's Web site. They will be the first children for the pair, who tied the knot in July 2007. Romijn (35) stars in ABC's "Ugly Betty." She was married to John Stamos. They divorced in 2005. O'Connell (34) starred in NBC's "Crossing Jordan." His screen credits include
"Stand by Me" and "Jerry Maguire."
GRAMMER HOSPITALIZED AS PRECAUTION
Kelsey Grammer, who had a heart attack last month, was hospitalized after feeling faint. His publicist, Stan Rosenfield, says Grammer checked into an undisclosed hospital as a precaution. The publicist says it's possible Grammer's medication led to his symptoms. At the time, the actor was in town to promote his new film, "Swing Vote." The "Live with Regis and Kelly" show said Grammer (53) canceled his appearance. Nearly 2 months ago, the "Cheers" and "Frasier" star suffered a mild heart attack in Hawaii, where he lives, while paddle-boating with wife Camilla.
LOPEZ PICKED AS SOLO HOST OF 'EXTRA'
Mario may be doing a happy dance after being picked as solo host of "Extra." Lopez (34) who's served as a correspondent and co-hosted its weekend edition, will take over from co-hosts Mark McGrath & Dayna Devon, the producers of "Extra" announced. McGrath asked to released from his contract to focus on his band, Sugar Ray, which is recording a new album, Telepictures Productions said. Devon will return to her "Extra" reporting roots and serve as a substitute host for Lopez. Lopez is set to take over as anchor Sept. 15 when the show begins its 15th season.
JERRY LEWIS CITED 4 PACKING GUN
Police say they confiscated a gun belonging to Jerry Lewis that was found in the entertainer's carryon bag as he prepared to fly to Detroit from Las Vegas. Las Vegas policeman Bill Cassell the actor was cited for carrying an unloaded concealed weapon at the airport.
Lewis' manager, Claudia Marghilano, says the handgun is a hollowed-out prop gun that Lewis sometimes twirls during his show. She tells AP the gun couldn't fire.
Marghilano says Lewis didn't know the gun was in the bag along with other props. Cassell says if the gun were merely a prop "it wouldn't be a weapon and we couldn't cite him for carrying a weapon."
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THE CHAMP (1979)
The most poignant love-triangle of all - a father, his son, and the woman who came between them.
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This is a truly moving love story and love triangle. Centering around a single father, young son and his estranged mother.
First is the touching love story between a father & son. It is a difficult life at best, but there is no mistaking their dedication & committment to the other.
Then the estranged mother, living a life of wealth & glamour, returns for her child. Determined start over where she left off.
Desperate to provide a better life for his son, this fighter turn horse trainer, stages a comeback. Sadly, he is only able to returns the ring one last time.
When you finish, I urge you listen to the touching audio commentary by John Voight & Rick Shroder. This, as did the movie, had me crying -- and I like that.
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August 1, 1973 - "American Graffiti" opened.
August 2, 1926 - The first showing of the Vitaphone System - combining of picture & sound for movies.
August 3, 1979 - "More American Graffiti" released.
August 5, 1962 - Marilyn Monroe (36) found dead of
"probable suicide" caused by OD of sleeping pills.
August 6, 1926 - Warner Brothers premiered its Vitaphone system in New York with "Don Juan."
August 7, 2003 - In California, Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he would run for governor.
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Koda Bear's vacation was called off. His aunt had to work. Next week his mom & dad are going away. Grandma has to work. So us boys will be flying solo.
Grandma and I bought him a goat for his birthday on August 31. We stashed it at a friends house until we can get moved. God, I hope the house comes through.
See you next week. I decided on a daily newsletter. I hope to work out a little something extra for you. It is a newsletter you are sure to enjoy.
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