Archive · 2007

January 2007

292 posts

RAIMI OF BAG END?

Now that the whole New Line v. Peter Jackson v. New Line feud has exploded with a concussive blast that's apparently flattened any modicum of goodwill between the parties (read Devin's coverage here), the real speculation on who will direct The Hobbit and… Continue reading

MEDIA REPORTS (1.29.07)

Don't be surprised to see the likes of Ozone and XXL in CHUD Media Reports going forward. We're gradually going to expand the scope of our magazine reviews to hit a variety of areas besides film. We love the newsstand, and this site's magazine coverage is… Continue reading

FIDO POSTER

Before Lionsgate releases Fido to go lurching its way to the general US public on June 15, movie lobby patrons will have this poster to whet their whistle. If blood-soaked picket fences and man-FUP can be counted as whistle whetters. In the tradition of… Continue reading

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE REPORT

Rank Title Weekend Gross Cumulative Gross Weeks in Release 1 Epic Movie $19,200,000 $19,200,000 1 2 Smokin' Aces $14,262,000 $14,262,000 1 3 Night at the Museum $9,450,000 $216,738,000 6 4 Catch and Release $8,000,000 $8,000,000 1 5 Stomp the Yard $7,800,000… Continue reading

NO GORE IN SCHOOLS?

As the Al Gore documentary An Inconvenient Truth barrels its way towards being An Inevitable Oscarwinner, the movie still has the ability to rile up those with superstitious minds more suited for the Dark Ages than the 21st century. After Frosty Hardiman… Continue reading

QT AND BOB DYLAN?

This morning’s New York Times has an article about Grindhouse, the Quentin Tarantino/Robert Rodriguez movie opening this April. It’s the first of what will likely be a zillion pieces about the movie in the months to come – a zillion pieces, each of which will… Continue reading

AND LAURIE STRODE ONTO SET

Rob Zombie’s Halloween remake may be one of the most internet-scrutinized movies of all time, and that’s saying something, considering that we live in a time after all three Star Wars prequels and the Lord of the Rings movies. But there’s been a perfect storm… Continue reading