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2012 Ends the World at Number One

BuzzSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:30:00 PST

The apocalypse makes for top of the box office: doomsday drama 2012 was the number one movie this weekend, pulling in $65 million in its first outing at theaters. If that sounds like an insane amount of money to you, you're right - it's the seventh highest-grossing November opening ever.

Last week's number one, Jim Carrey's A Christmas Carol was pushed into the second spot with $22.3 million, followed by The Men Who Stare at Goats with $6.2 million.

The little move that could, Precious, came in fourth with $6 million, which is more than a 200 percent increase. It's not too surprising, since the much-buzzed-about movie opened up in more cities nationwide, but still a feat considering it has yet to reach wide release. Finally, the Michael Jackson doc This Is It fell to No. 5, earning $5.1 million.

Photos courtesy of Sony Pictures

Link Time! Watch George Clooney Voicing Fantastic Mr. Fox

BuzzSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:30:25 PST

So cool - see how the voice acting was done on The Fantastic Mr. Fox - Cinematical
Comedy Central is teaming up with The Onion for a TV show - The Hollywood Reporter
No Doubt is suing Activision for using their likenesses inappropriately in Band Hero - GeekSugar
2012 already has a TV series sequel, 2013 - MTV Movies Blog
Fox Searchlight has halted the national release of Gentlemen Broncos - Vulture
Sufjan Stevens admits his 50 states album concept was a joke - Stereogum
Amazing video mash-up of scenes with characters saying the movie's title - Videogum
Anthony Hopkins and Annette Bening will play Ernest Hemingway and wife in Hemingway and Fuentes - Variety
The Decemberists' Colin Meloy and wife Carson Ellis are writing a children's book - Pitchfork
10 scary Christmas movies to bridge Halloween and Christmas - Rotten Tomatoes

Link Time! Joseph Gordon-Levitt Hosting SNL This Month

BuzzSugar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:30:55 PST

Joseph Gordon-Levitt and January Jones have been tapped to host SNL this month - The AV Club
Julia Roberts's production company has acquired the movie rights to unpublished book In the Neighborhood - Moviefone
Morgan Freeman will star in comedy Dirty Old Men - Cinematical
12 facts about the Mayan apocalyptic prediction and new film 2012 - Rotten Tomatoes
Taylor Swift has set a record for longest Billboard chart run this decade - HitFix
Helen Mirren has joined the cast of comic book adaptation Red - Coming Soon
Half of all DVR users don't actually skip commercials - Vulture
Nathan Fillion dishes about the Dr. Horrible sequel - MTV Movies Blog
Would you do, dump, or marry Andy Samberg? - TresSugar
Watch Christopher Walken reading Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" - PopWatch

Buzz News Roundup, 6/13

BuzzSugar — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:45:42 PDT

George Clooney will produce and possibly star in The Tourist, an international spy thriller, Variety reports.
Jason Priestley wants a job on the new 90210 - but as a director, not an actor, TV Guide reports.
Amanda Peet will star alongside Chiwetel Ejiofor in the post-apocalyptic film 2012, according to Zap2it.
Natasha Bedingfield will open for New Kids on the Block on the band's reunion tour, Billboard reports.
The Futon Critic has details on Dating Brad Garrett, the actor's new online dating series.
JJ Abrams' upcoming series Fringe is getting a comic book prequel before its September premiere, ComingSoon reports.

Coldplay's new album is selling well in the UK ahead of its Tuesday release in the US, Reuters reports.
Warren Beatty has received a lifetime achievement award from the American Film Institute, the Associated Press reports.

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Buzz News Roundup, 5/21

BuzzSugar — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:37:03 PDT

Variety reports that Spike Lee plans to make a feature-length documentary about Michael Jordan to premier at next year's Cannes Film Festival.
The Telegraph reports that the voice cast members of The Simpsons will receive $500,000 per episode for the next 22-episode season.
According to Hollywood Reporter, John Grisham's bestseller Playing for Pizza will be adapted for the big screen.
Steve Buscemi, Ray Liotta and others have joined Michael Cera for the comedy Youth in Revolt, writes ComingSoon.
CBS will stream a number of archived television shows online, including Twin Peaks and The Love Boat, reports The Wall Street Journal.
According to Variety, there will be a Rupert Wainwright-directed indie drama titled Waco, based on the 1993 stand-off at Waco, Texas.
Janet Jackson is gearing up to do a tour, kicking off in Vancouver on September 10, Billboard writes.
Will Smith will produce a remake of France's smash hit comedy Welcome to the Sticks, Zap2It reports.
Reuters reports that Sharon Osbourne has signed on to star in VH1's reality show Rock of Love Girls: Charm School, teaching contestants "about etiquette, fashion and manners."
Zap2It has the news that John Cusack and Chiwetel Ejiofor are in talks to join Roland Emmerich's apocalyptic thriller 2012.

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25 of Our Favorite Romances - and the Stylish Looks We Want to Steal

Marisa Tom — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:56:38 PST

Our favorite romantic movies - rom-coms included - have the ability to transport us from our couch to falling in love aboard the RMS Titanic, to sipping lattes in a quaint café in Montmartre, to attending Beverly Hills High with best friends Dionne and Tai, and beyond. In a nutshell, it's pretty great. To add to their cinematic charm, these flicks not only have us daydreaming of modern-day knights in shining armor, but they've also made quite the stylish impression. We can't help but call to mind An Affair to Remember's dreamy '50s wardrobe, Ali MacGraw's classic American style in Love Story, or even Cameron Diaz's Winter-luxe looks in The Holiday. From period pieces to last year's Ryan Gosling takeover, we've rounded up a sweet mix of Valentine's Day-perfect flicks that just so happen to flaunt some fun fashion, too. Click through to see our editors' picks and shop your favorite looks.

Welcome to DistrictSugar and Win a Trip to The Hunger Games Premiere!

Molly Goodson — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:37:22 PST

To celebrate the most anticipated movie release of the season, we're so excited to introduce DistrictSugar, your destination for all things Hunger Games. We've lined up interviews with the cast, exclusive looks at the amazing fashion and beauty from the film, and tons of behind-the-scenes details of the making of The Hunger Games. Check out a preview of the specials to come starting Feb. 20, and enter to win a trip to The Hunger Games premiere below.

Enter to win a trip to The Hunger Games world premiere at the Nokia Theatre in LA below! One lucky fan will win a trip for two to California to attend the red-carpet premiere of The Hunger Games. May the odds be ever in your favor.

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Keep Track of How Many Oscar-Nominated Films You've Seen With Our Checklist

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:30:38 PST

The countdown to the Oscars is on, and if you're a movie nerd like us, you're trying to see as many nominated films before the ceremony airs on Feb. 26. To help you keep track of how many you've already seen - and to check off more as you watch more films - we've put together a checklist for you. Print it out, mark off the movies you've seen, and then return to it. There are 46 movies up for Academy Awards, so click here to download the checklist, and get watching!

Jennifer Lawrence Hits the Gym Solo Following a Fun Day With Her Boyfriend

Lauren Turner — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:01:24 PST

Jennifer Lawrence grabbed a water bottle after a workout in LA yesterday. The gym trip was just her latest active outing since she also recently played basketball with boyfriend Nicholas Hoult. Jennifer and Nicholas got close on the courts, though we'll have to wait and see if they make appearances together when Jennifer starts promoting The Hunger Games ahead of its March release. The movie is already getting plenty of buzz with Jennifer landing on the cover of Vanity Fair's "Fresh Young Stars of 2012," and her costar Josh Hutcherson sharing an on-set pranking story. We're getting in on the fun with our own DistrictSugar, giving you a chance to win a trip to The Hunger Games premiere in LA - enter now!

Watch a Preview For Cougar Town Season 3

BuzzSugar — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:14:18 PST

Watch 10 minutes of Cougar Town's season premiere - Zap2It
10 shows you might like if you watch Criminal Minds - BuddyTV
See who will be learning how to pick up chicks with James Franco in The Game - NextMovie
Watch the latest trailer for G.I. Joe: Retaliation - Rotten Tomatoes
Rapper M.I.A.'s most controversial moments - The Daily Beast
Check out photos from Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - /Film
Find out about the book adaptation Amy Adams will star in - Moviefone
Guess which rock star is coming to Once Upon a Time - HuffPost TV
Get the details on the amazing dress Blair wears to kiss Dan on Gossip Girl - FabSugar