
Sophomore outing struggles a bit domestically in the box office
by MICHAEL HINMAN
May-19-2013 - No Comments
Buyer says car is going in his living room
The Batmobile, a souped-up 1955 Lincoln Futura used in the 1966 series, now has a new owner for the first time in decades. And it most likely does not come with a bumper-to-bumper warranty. Rick Champagne, who owns Champagne Logistics in Tempe, Ariz., paid $4.6 million for the car that has had on ...
Read MorePLUS: "Vampire Diaries' catching up with 'Arrow' finally
The end of "Fringe" was a bit bittersweet. Bitter that it had to end, but sweet that it was allowed to end on its own terms despite its audience wows. And audiences thanked Fox by at least showing up a little more than usual for the final episodes. "Fringe" ended its series run with a 2.0 rating/ ...
Read MoreVisual effects studio in the middle of bankruptcy
A visual effects studio that once planned to compete with the rest of Hollywood by using college students paying them tuition to work on films, is already facing bankruptcy. But now it has the ire of Florida state officials who are demanding they get the $20 million they invested in the company to m ...
Read MoreActivist group takes issue with how apparent transgendered character is treated
A Canadian series that has found a home in the United States on Syfy, "Lost Girl" is considered one of the most inclusive television series currently on the air. Especially when it comes to the gay, lesbian and bisexual community. But the show has apparently created some enemies within the transg ...
Read MoreFreema Agyeman's absence may mean a certain Doctor could be in
Fans hoping for an appearance by Martha Hones in the 50th anniversary special of "Doctor Who" are destined for disappointment. Freema Agyeman, who played The Doctor's companion in the third season of the revived series, says that she will not be a part of the on-screen celebration of the show, bu ...
Read MoreX-Men-style series lasted just two seasons on cable channel
It was "The X-Men" meets "Rubicon." A small group of evolved humans brought together by a scientist to try and solve crime in an office setting, each with their own distinct ability. "Alphas" was a series brought into the same universe as "Eureka" and "Warehouse 13," but even that wasn't enough t ...
Read MoreNew series, 'Helix,' part of his Sony Pictures Television deal
Fans knew it wouldn't take long for Ronald D. Moore to make a triumphant return to Syfy. The developer of the rebooted "Battlestar Galactica" series that helped put the cable channel on the map, is reportedly returning for a new series he has developed through Sony PIctures Television. "Helix" ...
Read MoreRare interview with Jeffrey Hunter surfaces talking about first pilot
By the time fans were introduced to his character of Capt. Christopher Pike, the original commander of the USS Enterprise was confined to a wheelchair, only able to communicate through a single light. But Jeffrey Hunter was a pioneer in terms of what would become television and movie history, ta ...
Read MoreNew Hunger Games director lights things up
Toby Jones is excited. Soon to return as games announcer Claudius Templesmith in the much-anticipated Lionsgate sequel "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," Jones had nothing but glowing things to say about new director Francis Lawrence. The director of "I Am Legend" has "a very different rhythm ...
Read MoreLana Parilla was born to play an intimidating character
When fans watch Lana Parrilla as Regina Mills (aka the Evil Queen) in "Once Upon a Time," they may think of several adjectives: Beautiful, talented ... maybe even frightening or scary. But, one that might not immediately come to mind is "Puerto Rican/Sicilian." And that has a major influence on ...
Read More'Avengers 2,' 'SHIELD' series are top priorities for him right now
When you direct the third highest-grossing film of all time with a fan following that rivals that of the Quentin Tarantinos and Peter Jacksons of the world, why not get approached to do a new Star Wars film? Joss Whedon says it would be a dream come true to helm the latest battle between the Repu ...
Read MoreAmerican government answers petition for new space project
It would cost a mere $850,000,000,000,000,000 (that's $850 quadrillion, by the way), can destroy small planets, and has been mistaken for a moon more than once. But one thing it will not become is part of the United States military arsenal. That's right. The Obama Administration Friday shot do ...
Read MoreJennifer Lawrence also gets nominated, but not for 'Hunger Games'
When the trailers start rolling for "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," they will have to start billing Jennifer Lawrence as "Oscar-nominated actress Jennifer Lawrence." And if she can somehow overcome a rather eclectic field of competition for Best Actress in a Leading Role at this year's Oscars, ...
Read MoreProject involves 'Battlestar Galactica's' Ronald D. Moore
It's probably the only show in history with enough episodes written to earn it a syndication contract, but not a single episode produced. That is the story behind the long bally-hooed live-action Star Wars television series that creator George Lucas has teased for a long time. And while everythin ...
Read MoreIncludes garments worn by Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson
On Friday, fans interested in owning a piece of "The Hunger Games" will have a chance to get their first look at original costumes from the film worn by the likes of Jennifer Lawrence, Stanley Tucci, Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Banks. They are all part of a costumes exhibition and auction put t ...
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