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'The Lorax' Stuns Box Office With $70.7M Opening
33 minutes ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
"The Lorax" surpassed all box-office expectations in its opening weekend, taking $70.7 million -- the biggest opening of 2012 so far and the most ever for a Universal animated film. Universal's pre-release expectations for the 3D movie were around $40 million. Warner Bros. had a strong opening weekend, as well. Its R-rated comedy "Project X" debuted to $20.8 million. And The Weinstein Company saw that Oscar bump it had been waiting for. "The Artist," which won five Academy Awards last Sunday, returned to the top 10 at the box office, taking $3.9 million. »
- Joshua L. Weinstein
'The Lorax' Gets the Message Out on Friday
20 hours ago | Box Office Mojo | See recent BoxOfficeMojo.com news »
On Theodor Geisel's 108th birthday, Dr. Seuss' The Lorax took first place at the box office with an estimated $17.4 million. That's the best opening day since The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1's monster debut last November, and it's also the best start for an animated movie since Cars 2 last June. The Lorax's opening was noticeably higher than Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! ($13.3 million), though it was less than Despicable Me's $21.3 million. Still, based on the track-record of previous March animated movies The Lorax should top Despicable Me's $56.4 million weekend opening.Project X also performed well with an estimated $8.17 million second place start. That's a bit lower than Chronicle's $8.6 million opening last month, though in one day it topped the total grosses of recent party movies Take Me Home Tonight ($6.93 million) and College ($4.7 million). For the weekend, Project X should wind up with over $20 million. »
- Ray Subers <mail@boxofficemojo.com>
GLAAD slams Kirk Cameron for 'unnatural' stance
21 hours ago | EW - Inside TV | See recent EW.com - Inside TV news »
And now: GLAAD vs. Kirk Cameron.
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation is taking on the 1980s sitcom actor for comments Cameron made to CNN’s Piers Morgan.
Morgan asked the former Growing Pains star and evangelical Christian if he thought homosexuality was a sin. “I think that it’s unnatural,” Cameron replied on Friday’s Piers Morgan Tonight. “I think that it’s detrimental, and ultimately destructive to so many of the foundations of civilization.”
Cameron was also asked about gay marriage:”I believe marriage was defined by God,” Cameron said. “Marriage is almost as old as dirt, and »
- James Hibberd
Lindsay Lohan's Latest Comeback Now Includes Role in 'Sexual Thriller'
20 hours ago | Vulture | See recent Vulture news »
Tonight marks Lindsay Lohan's umpteenth 'last chance,' according to this brief Vulture history, starting out with her hosting Saturday Night Live (where she plans to not only make fun of her own spiral-of-shame lifestyle but do it in song) and followed by her Lifetime movie role as Elizabeth Taylor. Now she can add another acting gig to her comeback tour, this time in a 'sexual thriller' to be produced by the man behind Madonna's messy W.E. feature film and directed by the Swedish music video master responsible for Robbie Williams' She's Madonna and Madonna's Hung Up. The Post, which broke the news, had little else to add, but we predict this is all part of a diabolical scheme to make a Lindsay-as-Madonna biopic in the near future. »
- Andre Tartar
New Amy Winehouse Scholarship Announced for London Theater School
19 minutes ago | Vulture | See recent Vulture news »
The Amy Winehouse Foundation has set up a scholarship at the Sylvia Young Theater School, where a 13-year-old Amy auditioned with her rendition of the jazz classic "On the Sunny Side of the Street" and studied voice. "It would be wonderful to find another Amy," the school's founder told Reuters, "but there was only one Amy." Which is likely why the scholarship is open to all money-strapped students, not just those looking to sing — after all, young Amy did dance and later took to wearing ballet flats, though she wasn't exactly the greatest fan of theater actors. »
- Andre Tartar
Scoop: Twilight's Billy Burke Joins NBC's J.J. Abrams/Eric Kripke-Produced Drama Revolution
43 minutes ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
Another actor has joined J.J. Abrams and Supernatural creator Eric Kripke’s new Revolution.
Billy Burke, whose TV credits include The Closer, 24 and Rizzoli & Isles but who is perhaps best known for playing Kristen Stewart’s dad in the Twilight flicks — has been cast in NBC’s Abrams/Kripke-produced hour-long drama pilot.
The thriller is described as a high-octane action drama following a group of characters struggling to survive and reunite with loved ones in a world where all forms of energy have mysteriously ceased to exist.
The ensemble also includes Former Breaking Bad evildoer Giancarlo Esposito as a hard-as-steel »
- Michael Ausiello
George Clooney, Brad Pitt and More of Hollywood Perform Prop. 8 Play '8' (Video)
43 minutes ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
George Clooney recently addressed the rumors that constantly seem to spread about the actor's sexual preference: "My private life is private, and I'm very happy in it," he told The Advocate. "Who does it hurt if someone thinks I'm gay? I'll be long dead and there will still be people who say I was gay. I don't give a s--t." "I think it's funny," Clooney continued, "but the last thing you'll ever see me do is jump up and down, saying, 'These are lies!' That would be unfair and unkind to my good friends in the
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- Jane Kellogg
Lindsay Lohan Guest Hosts on 'Saturday Night Live'
1 hour ago | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
Lindsay Lohan made her first appearance in six years as the guest host on "Saturday Night Live" and addressed her bad girl behavior -- with a little help from some friends -- in the openng monologue. Later on the show, she took a turn as Rapunzel in the sketch "Real Housewives of Disney": Related Articles: An Open Letter to Lindsay Lohan »
- Todd Cunningham
The TVLine-Up: TV Worth Watching This Sunday
1 hour ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
On TV this Sunday: The Army Wives battle separation anxiety as well as a hurricane, Shameless Karen puts her baby to auction, ABC introduces the Gcbs and more. As but a supplement to TVLine’s original features, here are 10 programs to keep on your radar.
8 pm Once Upon a Time (ABC) | Unlikely allies Mary Margaret and Leroy team together for a good cause; Emma looks into Kathryn’s mysterious disappearance; in the fairytale land that was, Grumpy finds forbidden love with a beautiful, clumsy fairy (Angel‘s Amy Acker). Check out a sneak peek video!
8:30 pm Napoleon Dynamite (Fox) | Season finale: Napoleon, »
- Alyse Whitney
Box Office Shocker: 'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax' Opens to Record-Shattering $70.7 Mil
1 hour ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
Lighting up the family marketplace, Universal and Illumination Entertainment's Dr. Seuss' The Lorax debuted to a staggering $70.7 million, marking the best opening ever for a non-sequel animated title if the number holds. The 3D pic -- receiving a glowing A CinemaScore -- narrowly bested the $70.5 million earned by Pixar's The Incredibles, according to Universal estimates. Final numbers will come in Monday morning. Story: The Lorax Film Review Either way, Lorax is an enormous victory for Universal and Illumination, as well as the film business in general. After last year's moviegoing slump, which dampened the family marketplace, the
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- Pamela McClintock
'Community' comes to PaleyFest confident in renewal chances
3 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
"Community" — which finally returns to its old NBC time slot on Thursday, March 15 at 8 p.m. — became the first show in the history of PaleyFest to be invited three years in a row, and it was easy to see why at Saturday night's panel, which I had the pleasure of moderating. The cast (minus Chevy Chase and Donald Glover), creator Dan Harmon and producers Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan and Russ Krasnoff were smart and funny and overflowing with affection for each other and for the very loud, enthusiastic group of fans who came to the Saban Theatre for »
- Alan Sepinwall
Benedict Cumberbatch talks making The Hobbit
3 hours ago | TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news »
[brightcove]1340047885001[/brightcove] Benedict Cumberbatch recently spoke to MTV about his work on upcoming Middle-earth epic The Hobbit. Talking from Elton John's Oscar-viewing party (alright for some: we just watched the ceremony in our lounge with an industrial-sized vat of tea), he spoke about the technical process involved in playing a dragon, and his relationship with the cast and crew. On his Hobbit experience, Sherlock star Cumberbatch said, "I was very lucky [to work] with Pete [Jackson]." "As far as the experience,...
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- Matt Maytum
'The Killing' actor Joel Kinnaman confirmed for RoboCop remake
4 hours ago | TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news »
Joel Kinnaman has been confirmed as the star of the upcoming RoboCop remake, after being linked to the title role more than a week ago. The actor, best known for his role in the Us version of The Killing, will play officer Alex Murphy as well as his metal-suited crimefighting counterpart. If you haven't seen him in The Killing, chances are you've caught him in a background role in the likes of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Safe House or The Darkest Hour. His best known movie in his native Sweden is possibly Snabba Cash (Easy Money),...
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- Matt Maytum
Star Wars artist Ralph McQuarrie has died aged 82
4 hours ago | TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news »
Ralph McQuarrie, the legendary concept artist best known for his work on Star Wars, has died aged 82, we are sad to report. In a world where it's often the director, screenwriter or star who gets the most recognition for the success of a movie, it's a testament to McQuarrie's considerable talent and influence that his is a name familiar to many. McQuarrie's art helped George Lucas to envision some of the most memorable characters in the Star Wars universe, including Darth Vader, R2-D2, C-3Po, Chewbacca and the Stormtroopers, and he made a...
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- Matt Maytum
The Voice's RaeLynn Sings with Miranda Lambert
4 hours ago | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
When RaeLynn Woodward auditioned for The Voice, her idol wasn't seated at the superstar-studded judges's panel. But the man married to the woman she called "my inspiration," Miranda Lambert, was. And now that Blake Shelton is RaeLynn's Voice coach, she has the added bonus of working with his wife, Lambert, too, as revealed in a sneak peek of the show. "Oh my god, I love you," an ever-excited RaeLynn, 17, says in the clip, hugging Lambert. "You're real!" Lambert, 28, says the Baytown, Tex., native reminds her of herself from the days she competed on the talent competition Nashville Star when she was 19 years old. »
- Alison Schwartz
Breakout Kings Season 2: Serinda Swan Teases 'Organized Chaos' and a Game-Changing Death
9 hours ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
If you’ve seen the promos for Season 2 of A&E’s Breakout Kings (premiering Sunday at 10/9c), you’ve gotten wind of the big twist that’s coming: One of the Kings falls. But that shocking send-off not only packs an immediate emotional punch, it has a ripple effect on the surviving team members, making them more cautious, but also, contradicting enough, bolder in the actions. Meaning, rules are gonna be broken as the ragtag team of crafty cons help the U.S. Marshal service hunt down escaped prisoners.
Serinda Swan, who plays the deadly sexy Erica Reed, spoke »
- Matt Webb Mitovich
'SNL' Recap: Lindsay Lohan Embraces Bad-Girl Reputation, Gives Disney Princesses 'Real Housewives' Treatment (Video)
9 hours ago | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
A lot has happened since Lindsay Lohan last hosted Saturday Night Live in 2006, and she and the SNL cast didn’t shy away from the slew of legal troubles, rehab stings, and career challenges the actress has faced since. In the opening monologue, cast members approached Lohan to tell her how pleased they were to have her back, all the while taking measures to check if the famously flaky Lohan really would make it through the show. Video: 7 Overly Rehearsed Lindsay Lohan Soundbites from Her 'Today' Interview Keenan Thompson shined a flashlight in Lohan’s eyes to see if she was
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- Aaron Couch
Lindsay Lohan Hosts SNL: Best and Worst Skits?
9 hours ago | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
As someone who very much enjoyed Lindsay Lohan’s work in Mean Girls and Freaky Friday, I was genuinely hoping she’d score some big laughs as host of this week’s Saturday Night Live. Unfortunately for the troubled actress, however, there’s only so much one can do with setups built around prison-rape jokes or the sight of Fred Armisen in drag getting repeatedly hit by a car.
It was a harbinger of bad things to come when the opening monologue focused almost entirely on various SNL castmembers “surreptitiously” scoping out Lohan for signs of her notorious erratic behavior »
- Michael Slezak
'Community' boss 'confident' about season 4 chances. Plus, more scoop from Paleyfest!
10 hours ago | EW - Inside TV | See recent EW.com - Inside TV news »
Fans at Saturday night’s Community event during the annual PaleyFest got plenty of scoop on the remaining 12 episodes of the cult comedy — but if any news had them cheering, it was the hopeful message producers sent about the show’s chances of a fourth season.
“The people at NBC love the show. We’re feeling pretty confident,” Russ Krasnoff, one of the show’s executive producers, told the crowd, to cheers that were almost as big as the standing ovation given to recent Oscar winner Jim Rash when he walked on stage.
The cast and creative team (sans Chevy Chase »
- Sandra Gonzalez
Recap: 'Saturday Night Live' - Lindsay Lohan and Jack White
11 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
I’m not terribly interested in passing judgment either way on Lindsay Lohan in tonight’s “Saturday Night Live” recap. Plenty of ink, both actual and virtual, have been spilled in the name of detailing her every high and low over the past decade. What I’m here to do is judge this particular episode of “SNL,” and her hosting duties on it. There’s no doubt that there will be plenty of jokes made at her expense, either directly or indirectly. So I’ll talk about that as much as it pertains to the sketches. Other than that? It will be the usual complaints about »
- Ryan McGee
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