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'New Moon' Week Two: Looking At The Numbers

2 hours ago | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »

From MTV.Com: Last Monday, the movie world was abuzz with talk of the "New Moon" box-office haul: $142.8 million domestically, when the final numbers came in — giving the "Twilight" sequel the third-biggest opening weekend ever.

Did that huge number presage box-office immortality for "New Moon"? Would the vampires and werewolves have enough staying power to rise to the level of the highest-grossing films in history, like "Titanic" and "The Dark Knight"? Last week, we suggested that the key to answering these questions would come after the second weekend. Now the numbers are in: $42.5 million from Friday through Sunday and $66 million when you factor in the entire five-day Thanksgiving holiday. What have we learned? With the indispensible help of BoxOfficeMojo.com, let's take a look.

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- Eric Ditzian

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Cyber Monday Is Alive With Gaming And Tech Deals

2 hours ago | MTV Multiplayer | See recent MTV Multiplayer news »

The above picture (taken at Pax 2008) is probably what Cyber Monday would look like if you had to go to a store and wait in line. Thankfully we can now do all our holiday shopping from the comfort of a desk, pants optional, and this Cyber Monday has given us quite an array of excellent deals. Lets check 'em out!

Amazon

The king of Cyber Monday has a ton of deals to keep you occupied today. The site has "lightning deals" which begin and expire over a set period of time, so you're gonna have to keep checking back if you want to find the best stuff.

Best Gaming Deal:

"Left 4 Dead 2" For $38.96 - Considering the game has only been out for a couple weeks, this one is pretty hard to beat. Plus, zombies!

Best Tech Deal:

Casio Ex-Z33BK 10.1Mp Digital Camera For $79.00 - As far as point-and-shoots go, »

- Russ Frushtick

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Is 'New Moon' Poised To Join Highest-Grossing Films Of All Time?

3 hours ago | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »

We compare the 'Twilight' sequel's second-week numbers to other blockbusters.

By Eric Ditzian

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in "New Moon"

Photo: Summit Entertainment

Last Monday, the movie world was abuzz with talk of the "New Moon" box-office haul: $142.8 million domestically, when the final numbers came in — giving the "Twilight" sequel the third-biggest opening weekend ever.

Did that huge number presage box-office immortality for "New Moon"? Would the vampires and werewolves have enough staying power to rise to the level of the highest-grossing films in history, like "Titanic" and "The Dark Knight"? Last week, we suggested that the key to answering these questions would come after the second weekend. Now the numbers are in: $42.5 million from Friday through Sunday and $66 million when you factor in the entire five-day Thanksgiving holiday. What have we learned? With the indispensible help of BoxOfficeMojo.com, let's take a look.

"New Moon" vs. "Twilight"

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Weekend Box Office: 'New Moon' Edges 'Blind Side' Over Thanksgiving

7 hours ago | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »

It's a bit disconcerting when a movie takes a 70% tumble in its second weekend, and still ends up with a $66 million holiday take, but that's Twilight fans for you. New Moon took all of eight days to get to $200 million, a number bested only by The Dark Knight and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. It doesn't look like New Moon's staying power will be particularly impressive, but when your movie opens to $142 million, you don't really need it.

A movie that might be sticking around the top of the charts for a few weeks yet is The Blind Side, which surged to get an 18% boost over its strong opening weekend (3-day numbers). The relentlessly positive movie no doubt was helped by families looking for something generically acceptable to watch together over the holiday weekend. Even those who don't care for The Blind Side should be happy that most families »

- Eugene Novikov

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New Poster for The Book of Eli Released

10 hours ago | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »

A few days ago Alcon Entertainment released a poster for their upcoming film The Book of Eli and now they have made public a second poster.

You can click on the image to the left to see the full version.

Directed by the Hughes Brothers (Menace II Society) and starring two of the greatest actors that have ever lived in Denzel Washington (American Gangster) and Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight), The Book of Eli is a film I’ve been anticipating since pre-production.

The film’s premise is outlined as:

In a post-apocalyptic world, a lone hero, Eli (Denzel Washington), guards the Book of Eli, which provides knowledge that could redeem society. The despot (Gary Oldman) of a small, makeshift town plans to take possession of the book.

Co-starring are: Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange), Michael Gambon (Layer Cake), Jennifer Beals (Flashdance), Ray Stevenson (Outpost), and Mila Kunis (Forgetting Sarah Marshall »

- Andrew Peters

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Box Office: New Moon Still High, Bullock Blind Sides Ninja Assassin

29 November 2009 12:36 PM, PST | Beyond Hollywood | See recent Beyond Hollywood news »

Apparently Twilighters aren’t one-trick box office ponies after all. A week after making “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” the third best 3-day opening film of all time (behind only “The Dark Knight” and “Spider-Man 3″), the teens came back for a second straight week to keep “New Moon”, the second entry in the “Twilight” series at the number one spot. With a studio estimated $42.5 million in its second week of release, the teen fantasy about sparkling vampires, hunky werewolves, and lovestruck teenage girls has grossed over $230 million so far at the domestic box office, and $362 million worldwide. I think it’s safe to say that Bella and crew are here to stay. Although it hung onto the #1 spot, “New Moon” just barely survived a blind side charge by Sandra Bullock’s “The Blind Side”. The Bullock sports movie, based on the true story of football player Michael Oher (now »

- Nix

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Smallville: A closer look at Doctor Fate, Stargirl and Hawkman

29 November 2009 11:27 AM, PST | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »

New Images have surfaced from Smallville's Absolute Justice two-hour movie event which airs in the Us on February 5.

There's no date yet for when the UK will air Smallville Season 9 but, in the meantime, we can get a taste of what's in store.

I recently brought readers a glimpse of Hawkman and then a picture of Doctor Fate from a preview teaser for an episode leading up to Absolute Justice.

Now, from Entertainment Weekly, comes an official shot of Doctor Fate and Stargirl and another where Hawkman is fighting Green Arrow.

Although I'm unsure about the look of Hawkman's wings, the rest seems spot on and virtually straight from the comic book pages.

There's been a mixed reaction from fans, which only goes to show that studios are damned if they make changes and damned if they don't.

It also shows how hard it can be to achieve comic book »

- David Bentley

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The Book of Eli Movie Poster 2

28 November 2009 11:12 PM, PST | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »

Alcon Entertainment released yet another brand new movie poster featuring Denzel Washington in the upcoming film “The Book of Eli” by directors Albert Hughes (From Hell) and Allen Hughes and starring Mila Kunis (Family Guy, Forgetting Sarah Marshall), Denzel Washington (Inside Man 2, The Taking of Pelham 123), Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight) and Jennifer Beals (The Grudge 2). Synopsis: A post-apocalyptic Western, in which a lone man fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news, posters and more from “The Book of Eli” starring Denzel Washington. »

- Brian Corder

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The Guidelines: Random notes from pop culture

27 November 2009 4:05 PM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »

This week: Stuart Heritage's top five moral dilemmas on film

The moral conundrum at the heart of new Cameron Diaz film The Box isn't whether or not you should see it – because reviewers seem pretty adamant that you absolutely shouldn't – it's this: would you push a button that gave you a million dollars, even if you knew it meant that a stranger would die? Fiendish. You would, obviously, but it's still quite fiendish. Here are five other cinematic moral dilemmas, along with their solutions …

The Dark Knight

Two boats filled with explosives – should passengers save themselves by blowing up the other vessel? Yes! They live in Gotham City, so it's not like they have anything to live for. Best-case scenario is that they survive and then a fat bloke dressed as a penguin comes along and kills them after a fortnight. They'd be doing the other boat a favour, »

- Stuart Heritage

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‘Superman’ Continues to Face Legal Kryptonite

27 November 2009 12:00 PM, PST | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »

The Superman franchise continues to struggle as more details emerge from Warner Brothers.  In short, Warner Brothers still isn’t doing anything with the project. According to Warner Brothers insiders:

“The studio is still seeking the right direction. No writers are working on a Superman script. ‘We’re working on a strategy for DC,’ says one Warners exec. ‘Superman is the trickiest one to figure out.’ “

Still “seeking the right direction”? No writers? Tricky to figure out? How “tricky” can this be?  You only have several movies and hundreds of comics to draw inspiration from. Get it together Warner Brothers.

Now, there is the legal matter to deal with which is rather tricky. I can appreciate the fact WB wants these legalities with the Siegel Estate put to rest but seriously, get moving. Providing some indication that you’re actively developing a new movie could certainly help your case instead of simply squandering time. »

- Bob Starr

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Is Idris Elba Playing Jimmy Stewart To Thomas Ikimi's Hitchcock? Fantastic New Poster Art For Legacy Says Yes.

27 November 2009 9:51 AM, PST | Twitch | See recent Twitch news »

Is it fair to compare a young, second time film maker with one of cinema's all time greats?  No, of course it's not.  But if Thomas Ikimi's ultra low budget debut Limbo wasn't enough to convince you that he has aspersions towards making the same sort of high concept thrillers that made Hitchcock famous, well, a quartet of concept posters for his sophomore effort are here to make that point clear.  Titled Legacy, the film stars The Wire's Idris Elba in the lead and the just-released poster art has that classic Saul Bass influence all over it.

Here's the press release that went out went we first covered the film back in May:

Black Camel Pictures are delighted to announce that on May 11th 2009 they began principal photography on their new Us set psychological thriller Legacy starring Idris Elba (Obsessed, The Wire) who also Executive Produces. Legacy was »

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Black Friday DVD and Blu-ray deals

27 November 2009 1:56 AM, PST | Filmonic.com | See recent Filmonic news »

Black Friday is finally here and today there are cool deals on movies such as Iron Man, The Dark Knight, X-Men, Transformers, Harry Potter, Twilight and Star Trek. Below is a round-up of deals that have been on throughout the week: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital Copy Combo $15.99 Harry Potter Years 1-5 Box Set [...] »

- Liam

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Posters for Idris Elba’s Legacy

27 November 2009 12:45 AM, PST | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »

Rising star Idris Elba seems to be the man of the moment. Less than a week ago it was announced he would be joining the cast of Marvel’s Thor, then the first photos of his action movie The Losers were made public, and now the concept posters for his upcoming film Legacy have made their way online.

The film’s official Twitter page have released three concept posters which appear to be something of a rarity as they are not simply airbrushed photographs or photoshopped floating heads on a black background, but rather actual artistic posters.

Idris Elba not only stars in Legacy but is the film’s executive producer. Written and directed by young British Nigerian filmmaker Thomas Ikimi, Legacy co-stars Eamonn Walker (Lord of War), Monique Gabriela Curnen (The Dark Knight), Richard Brake (Batman Begins), and Clarke Peters (The Wire).

Described as a Hitchcockian style psychological thriller »

- Andrew Peters

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Black Friday Geek Deals

27 November 2009 12:05 AM, PST | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »

Black Friday is here, and we have a list of all the good deals on Amazon, which also a listing of the "Lightning Deals", which are only good for a specified set of hours. We have marked those hours below. Lightning Deals: 12am - 4am Pst • Monsters vs. Aliens [Blu-ray] - $9.99 • Monsters vs. Aliens - $6.99 • Scooby-Doo: The Mystery Begins - $10.00 4am - 8am Pst • Transformers - $5.99 (Starts at 4:10am) • Twilight - $8.99 • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix [Blu-ray] - $9.99 • James Bond 10-Pack [Blu-ray] - $59.99 (Starts at 4:45am) 8am - 12pm Pst • The Dark Knight - $3.99 • The Dark Knight [Blu-ray] - $9.99 • True Blood: The Complete First Season - $19.99 • Sex and the City: The Complete Series (Collector's Giftset) - $89.99 (Starts at 8:45am) 12pm - 1pm Pst • X-Men Trilogy (X-Men / X2: X-Men United / X-Men: The Last Stand) [Blu-ray] - $29.99 12pm - 4pm Pst • Iron Man - $5.00 • Mad Men: Season One [Blu-ray] - »

- Peter Sciretta

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Sign Up For an Interactive 'Harry Potter' Blu-ray Event

26 November 2009 1:34 AM, PST | GetTheBigPicture.net | See recent Get The Big Picture news »

In a new trailer for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Blu-ray, Daniel Radcliffe invites fans to join him and director David Yates for a special live "community screening" of the film on Saturday, December 12th. If you're not familiar with the concept, this is the third time Warner Bros. has tried something like it, first with The Dark Knight and earlier this year with Watchmen. However, I believe this is the first global event of its kind.

Here's how it works: Once you buy your Blu-ray disc, you can register it at Bd Live, with the first 100,000 assured a seat at the table. The screening of the film begins at 8p GMT, so do your own cipherin' from that point. While you're watching the film, Radliffe and Yates will answer fan questions during their running commentary of the film. »

- Colin Boyd

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Black Friday Week Geek Deals: Thursday - Stargate Atlantis $88, Blu-Rays Under $11, and Much More

26 November 2009 1:05 AM, PST | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »

As Black Friday approaches, a bunch of really great movie deals are hitting the web. We'll try to bring you a daily round-up of links throughout the week. The following deals are good for this week.  Amazon is also doing a set of "Lightning Deals" which are only good for a specified set of hours. We have marked those hours below. The Gold Box Deal of the Day is Stargate Atlantis: The Complete Series Collection on DVD for $88.99, 66% off the $260 msrp. Five seasons on 26-discs. The deal is gone at midnight. Lightning Deals: 4am - 8am Pst • Underworld - $2.00 • Underworld: Evolution - $2.00 • Paul Blart: Mall Cop - $5.00 8am - 12pm Pst • Casino Royale - $2.00 • Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen - $8.99 • Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen [Blu-ray] - $12.99 • 24: Seasons 1-7 - $79.99 10am - 2pm Pst • The Dark Knight: Limited Edition with Batpod [Blu-ray] - $32.49 12pm - ... »

- Peter Sciretta

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John Woo's Return to Asia: They Have Confidence in Me, Unlike Hollywood

25 November 2009 4:38 PM, PST | JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news »

"I'd never get used to the meetings. I hate talk. I don't know how to talk."

John Woo was describing the difference between working in Asia and in Hollywood  when he made a point to laugh at his own inability to adapt. It's not an alien trait in creative types, who are typically more adept at invention than negotiation. Though he seemed reluctant to criticize the American film industry, Woo had nothing good to say about it, either. One only had to look at the dip in quality in the director's filmography to suspect that he never fully adjusted.

Now having taken a productive six-year respite, he returns to America with a film called Red Cliff, brought back from his Chinese sojourn. It shouldn't surprise any of his fans that it shows a long-awaited return to form.

Seventeen years ago, John Woo was king of his genre. After a string »

- Arya Ponto

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Zombieland sequel in 3D – a small rant

25 November 2009 4:20 PM, PST | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »

With notable exceptions such as the Godfather trilogy, up until recently film series were known for their decreasing quality as each new instalment passed. Trying to capitalise on the “name” success of a brand, studios would try and quickly rush out a sequel whilst the original was still fresh in the minds of the cinema audience. A case in point would be the Planet Of The Apes series which, with each new film, saw the series regress from innovative special effects to rushed out hackery.

It was not until Spielberg and Lucas, with the Indiana Jones and Star Wars series, did the idea occur of making sequels bigger, grander than their original films. The trend grew and grew until this decade when the box office has been dominated by franchise sequels – The Lord of the Rings, The Pirates of the Caribbean, the Harry Potter films, The Dark Knight, New Moon and many, »

- Kieron

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Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt Are Thankful For The Past, The 'Summer' And The Future

25 November 2009 9:56 AM, PST | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »

And the '(500) Days of Summer' stars are two actors we're most thankful for in 2009.

By Josh Horowitz

Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel

Photo: Fox Searchlight

Why are we so thankful for Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel in 2009? Simple. The duo redefined the "cute couple" with their cool characters in "(500) Days of Summer." They almost made us forget about all the generic rom-coms and recycled relationship tropes regurgitated onto movie screens over the past year. We salute them for their originality, their willingness to take risks and their joyful, affecting, truthful portrait of love and loss.

Recently, Gordon-Levitt and Deschanel stopped by the MTV News offices to chat about their on- and off-screen bond, their other successful projects this year and what we can look forward to from them in the future — including a possible reunion on the big screen.

MTV: You guys are here for a special reason today. »

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Iron Man 2 Armor Graces Empire Magazine Cover

25 November 2009 8:13 AM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »

Way back in April we got our first official look at the highly-anticipated comic book sequel, Iron Man 2, in the form of an image of Tony Stark (a.k.a. Iron Man) in what appears to be his “Hall of Armor” room. From then on we’ve slowly and surely been getting more looks at the superhero sequel, from Mickey Rourke as villain Whiplash, to Scarlet Johansson as the Black Widow.

Everything has looked great so far, and that trend continues with this latest image, courtesy of the guys over at Empire.

 

Empire has an exclusive new image of Tony Stark in the famous red and gold suit  as the center-piece of their January 2010 cover. On top of the awesomeness of seeing the Iron Man suit in all its high quality glory (do you really need more than that? ), there’s also some hinting at the film’s villain, »

- Ross Miller

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