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Buzz Gift Guide: A Bounty For Boys

BuzzSugar — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:30:41 PST

Welcome back to my Buzz Gift Guide series for all the entertainment lovers in your life. On Monday I dug up some gifts for the little ones in your life and today I'm brainstorming ideas for the teenage dudes in your world who are pop culture sponges.

If I had a teenage brother I'd insist he own a complete set of Indiana Jones DVDs including (but more importantly, not limited to) this year's fourth addition to the franchise. In regard to other franchises, I've noticed that some teenage guys (and by "some" I mean my younger cousins) are always quoting Family Guy and The Simpsons and might have fun with these characters to stick up on their walls.

For the wannabe rock star in your life there's always Guitar Hero World Tour which expands the game from a lone guitar player to a full band that includes drums (it actually looks like a lot of fun!). You may know a young lad who enjoys that Shaun White snowboarding video game, so he might like listening to the pretty cool soundtrack from it, and finally, I'm sure many teens would be stoked to own Iron Man.

Indiana Jones - The Complete Adventure Collection ($59.99)	Stewie Thinks Fathead ($99.99)
Guitar Hero World Tour ($189.99)	Iron Man ($19.99)	Shaun White Snowboarding: The Official Game Soundtrack ($11.99)

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What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:30:32 PDT

All of the new DVD releases hit stores (and Netflix) on Tuesdays. So each week in What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday, I sort through the best of the batch and tell you what to add to your queue. In addition to my selections below you can also bring home John Cusack's War Inc.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Yesterday I was curious how folks were feeling about the fourth Indiana Jones now that there's been some time since its theatrical release. For those of you who said you still loved it (and for those of you who never got around to seeing it), good news! The DVD is out today.

There are, as you might expect, a ton of extras on the DVD, including: "The Return of a Legend: A tribute to Indy, his creators and the evolution of The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," a 12-part in-depth look at the creation of the movie, and a featurette on the work that goes into preparing three pivotal action sequences.

Two more well-regarded movies up next, so

read more. Mongol This foreign-language film out of Kazakhstan (yes, Borat's Kazakhstan) is the country's first movie ever to be nominated for an Oscar in the Best Foreign Language Film category. The film dramatically portrays the life of Temudgin, the boy who grows up to be the warrior Genghis Khan. Epic in scale (shot mostly in Mongolia), the film won great reviews for its outstanding battle scenes and riveting performances. I am dying to see this, especially since it is likely the first of three movies documenting the life and times of this warrior. Special features include trailers and a featurette about the making of the movie.
4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days This movie is supposed to be amazing in terms of how real it feels, but also incredibly uncomfortable as it depicts two friends who enter the world of illegal abortions in the last days of communism in Romania. It's supposed to be extremely intense and difficult to watch at times, though apparently that's what makes it so great. I've been fascinated by this movie ever since it won the big award at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, and I think that sitting on my own couch with some happy DVDs on deck (like the latest season of 30 Rock) may be the only way I can deal with watching it. Special features include an interview with writer/director/producer Cristian Mungiu.

In Retrospect, Did We Need a Fourth Indiana Jones Movie?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:35:52 PDT

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will be released on DVD this week and I'm curious whether, with a little distance, you're feeling warmer or colder to it, or totally the same. There was a lot of excitement when it was first released over the Summer, but now that some time has passed, do you feel differently? Are you thankful for this addition to the franchise or do you think Spielberg and gang should have left well enough alone?

Photo courtesy of Paramount

Do You Think Shia Should Take More Non-Action Roles?

BuzzSugar — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:30:48 PDT

As Eagle Eye approaches, I got to thinking that the only thing young Shia LaBeouf has been up to since hitting the big time has been action movies. The former Even Stevens cutie got a huge break in the Summer blockbuster Transformers, acted alongside film legends in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, moved on to Eagle Eye, and has been working on the second Transformers movie all Summer.

If there are things going "boom!" Shia's there. But maybe he should try another drama (like A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints) or something in which he's not sweating and running from enemies. What do you think? Do you like him in action flicks and should he stick with them?

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Box Office: Hulk Has Incredible Opening Weekend

BuzzSugar — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:00:53 PDT

It looks like fans can't get enough of Marvel superheroes on the big screen as the company scored another hit this summer with The Incredible Hulk. Despite average reviews and the fact that Ed Norton's conflict with the studio over the final cut of the film became widely known, The Incredible Hulk pulled in an estimated $54.5 million over the weekend.

Kung Fu Panda held strong in second place while M. Night Shyamalan's The Happening exceeded many expectations by landing in the third spot with about $30.5 million.

You Don't Mess with the Zohan was No. 4 followed by Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull at No. 5 and Sex and the City at No. 6.

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Sugar Bits - Leonardo DiCaprio Will Star In Atari Movie

PopSugar — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:31:10 PDT

Leonardo DiCaprio signed on to star in a new movie about the creator of the Atari video game, Nolan Bushnell. - BuzzSugar
Kung Fu Panda beat out the competition for the number one spot at the box office this weekend, with You Don't Mess with the Zohan coming in second. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and Sex and the City came in third and fourth. - BuzzSugar
As expected, Hillary Clinton suspended her campaign Saturday and endorsed Barack Obama as the Democratic Party's nominee for the presidential race. -CitzenSugar
A video of Amy Winehouse singing a racist song while surrounded by drug paraphernalia was leaked over the weekend. Meanwhile, her husband Blake Fielder-Civil pleaded guilty to charges of assault today. - PopSugarUK
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reportedly built a $140,000 nursery in their LA home in preparation for the upcoming twins. - Rush & Molloy
Anne Hathaway's boyfriend Raffaello Follieri might be having some legal troubles again as the Office of the NY State Attorney General's Office investigates The Follieri Foundation, a children's charity led by Raffaello. - NY Post
Patrick Swayze will start filming a new TV series on A&E called The Beast this summer as he continues to recover from pancreatic cancer. - People
ICYMI, Jessica Alba gave birth to a baby girl named Honor Marie Warren this weekend.

Box Office: Kung Fu Panda Chops the Competition

BuzzSugar — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:30:06 PDT

Po the panda and friends kicked some box office butt this weekend, winning the No. 1 spot handily with an estimated $60 million over the weekend. Kung Fu Panda is the second-best opening DreamWorks Animation has ever had behind Shrek the Third. In second place came the Adam Sandler and Judd Apatow comedy You Don't Mess with the Zohan, earning a healthy $40 million.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was bumped to the third spot and has grossed an estimated $253 million. The good news for the Sex and the City movie is that it has almost passed the $100 million mark domestically. The bad news is it experienced a steep decline that put it at No. 4. The super scary flick The Strangers dropped to No. 5.

According to Variety, box office watchers had expected way closer results between Kung Fu Panda and Zohan so a big congrats is in order to Jack Black and crew!

Photos courtesy of Paramount Pictures

Sugar Bits - Tatum O'Neal Arrested For Cocaine and Crack

PopSugar — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:27:47 PDT

Tatum O'Neal was arrested in NYC at 7:30 p.m. last night for buying cocaine and crack. Tatum said she was doing research for a movie role, but police found a pipe on her.- NY Post
Yves Saint Laurent died of a brain tumor Sunday night at his home in Paris. The fashion icon was 71 years old. - FabSugar
Sex and the City broke every R-rated comedy record, earning $55.7 million over the weekend and taking the number one spot at the box office. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull went down to second place with The Strangers coming in third. - BuzzSugar
Ted Kennedy underwent surgery at Duke University Medical Center this morning for his malignant brain tumor. Following the surgery the senator will be treated with chemotherapy and radiation. - CitizenSugar
Jack Black's second son was born about a week ago, the actor revealed at his Kung Fu Panda LA premiere, and the baby is named after his father. - lilsugar
A fire at Universal Studios broke out on a backlot stage early Sunday, destroying a Back to the Future set, the King Kong exhibit, and a video vault. - AP
As expected, Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller were wed Friday night in a small ceremony in Los Angeles. - People

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Box Office: SATC Sticks a Stiletto in the Competition

BuzzSugar — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:45:14 PDT

As the saying goes: If you build it, they will come. Which was indeed the case this weekend for Sarah Jessica Parker and Michael Patrick King's two and a half hour fête gifted to devoted fans who showed up in droves to support Sex and the City's move to the big screen.

The movie smashed every record for an R-rated comedy and proved that women can drive box office sales just like men. SATC earned an estimated $55.7 million prompting Warner president of domestic distribution Dan Fellman to quote in Variety:

This has become a cultural phenomenon. What this shows is that given the right project, you can create a frenzy for the female aud, just like we are used to with boys and men.

The film was "the strongest ever for a movie carried by a female lead," beating the record-holder Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Sarah Jessica Parker told the New York Times, "I am so excited about the possibilities for movies about women.”

Dropping to the No. 2 spot, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull still had a strong second weekend earning an additional $46 million. Even the third spot was a shock to many with the seriously spooky The Strangers taking in an estimated $20.7 million. That's really good if you compare it to the approximate $9 million the movie cost to produce. Iron Man dropped to the fourth spot followed by The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian at No. 5.

Photos courtesy of New Line Cinema

Sugar Bits - Sydney Pollack Dies of Cancer

PopSugar — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:33:13 PDT

Sydney Pollack lost his battle with cancer yesterday, dying at the age of 73. The legendary director and actor was surrounded by family in his LA home when he passed away. - BuzzSugar
Sharon Stone opened her big mouth saying that the recent earthquake in China was just "karma." How do you feel about Sharon's comments? - CitizenSugar
Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer may have been together for longer than we think. A source says the couple were dating three months before "Jen realized it wasn't just a fling and decided to take it public." - Page Six
In Steven Spielberg's most successful opening weekend, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull won the top spot at the box office, making $126 million. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian dropped to second place, with Iron Man coming in at third. - BuzzSugar
Rob Knox, an 18-year-old actor in the upcoming Harry Potter movie, was stabbed to death on Saturday following a fight outside of a London pub. - AP
Brooke Hogan was involved in a car accident on Sunday. She was driving with one passenger in her car when another speeding car lost control and collided with her vehicle, but luckily no one was injured. - TMZ

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