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Box Office: Contagion Has Infectious Opening Weekend

BuzzSugar — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:05:00 PDT

Moviegoers have caught Contagion fever: the film took the number one spot at the box office in its opening weekend, earning $23.1 million. The new movie weakened The Help, which lost its number one spot for the first time in three weeks, dropping to number two with $8.7 million. Warrior didn't fare well against the competition, coming in third with $5.6 million in its debut weekend. The Debt dropped from second to fourth place in its second week with $4.9 million, followed closely by Colombiana, which took in $4 million.

Photo courtesy of Warner Brothers

Box Office: The Help Stays Strong Over Labor Day Weekend

Becky Kirsch — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 03:05:00 PDT

With Summer blockbuster season officially coming to an end, The Help had another strong showing at the box office, taking the top spot yet again. It earned $14.2 million, making it the first film since Inception to stay at the top of the box office for three weekends straight. New movie The Debt followed with $9.7 million, while its fellow newbies Apollo 18 and Shark Night 3D were right behind it with $8.7 million and $8.6 million, respectively. Rise of the Planet of the Apes managed to stay in the top five, bringing in $7.8 million.

Photo courtesy of Dreamworks

Movie Sneak Peek: Shark Night 3D and The Debt

BuzzSugar — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:31:59 PDT

If you can't get away this weekend, the movie theater offers the next best thing to an actual escape. In this week's releases, Shark Night 3D whisks movie-goers away to a lake house in Louisiana, where a vacation goes horribly wrong for a group of kids once they realize the lake is teeming with sharks. The Debt takes place in Germany and follows the mission of three secret agents on a Nazi investigation in the 1960s. To find out which movie you might want to watch this Labor Day weekend, check out pics from each.

Link Time - Andy Richter Reunites With Conan

BuzzSugar — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:30:44 PDT

Andy Richter will resume his role as sidekick to Conan O'Brien - Zap2it
Vampire Diaries spoilers straight from New York Comic-Con - TV Squad
Announcing the American Music Award nominees! - People
The Hobbit may be the most expensive movie ever made - MTV Movies Blog
See early footage of Eric Stoltz as Marty McFly in Back to the Future - Cinematical
New music video for Kid Cudi and Kanye West's "Erase Me" - Vulture
Aaron Johnson, aka Kick-Ass, shares his five favorite films - Rotten Tomatoes
The Debt and Don't Be Afraid of the Dark get put on hold - A.V. Club
Is Taylor Swift's new song about Taylor Lautner? - Music Mix
Money tips with the cast of Jersey Shore - SavvySugar

Buzz's Picks For Fall Movies: Part Two

BuzzSugar — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:30:36 PDT

Now that I've taken you through the first batch of movies that come in Fall's harvest, here are the films that round out my must-see list. These are the movies that will take us right into the holidays, which means plenty of potential Oscar bait. From Depp to Portman and beyond, take a look at the films that will be all over box office news in just a few weeks.

The Debt Trailer: Sam Worthington Shows His Dramatic Side

BuzzSugar — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:40:02 PDT

Sam Worthington's name is synonymous with Avatar, and after having recently done another action flick (Clash of the Titans), he hasn't really proved himself as a dramatic actor. That could all change with his film The Debt, a thriller half set in present day and half in flashback. Worthington plays David, one of three Israeli Mossad agents in the flashback period who have been sent to hunt a Nazi war criminal. The real evidence that Worthington is amping up his acting resume is the support here: his costars are Helen Mirren and Tom Wilkinson, and the director is John Madden, of Shakespeare in Love.

The subject matter is understandably intense, and the trailer offers equal parts heart-pounding sequences and emotional heft. I can't wait to see if Worthington can hold his own - or if he's drowned out by the rest of the cast. Watch the preview and form your own opinion when you

Buzz News Roundup, 9/26

BuzzSugar — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:31:05 PDT

Do Not Disturb is the first casualty of Fall TV. - Broadcasting & Cable
It's only in the rumor stage, but still: People are saying Ricky Gervais may be the host for the 2009 Oscars! - E! Online
Steven Spielberg may adapt the sci-fi novel Chocky for his next project. - Zap2It
HBO wants to turn the Tom Wolfe novel I Am Charlotte Simmons into a TV series with Tina Brown as executive producer. - Variety
Helen Mirren is set to play a Mossad agent in director John Madden's The Debt, an English-language remake of Israeli thriller Ha-hov. - Variety
Melissa George of Alias will guest-star on Grey's Anatomy as a possible love interest for Callie or Erica. - Entertainment Weekly
Nick Nolte will star in an indie coming-of-age-drama titled Arcadia Lost. - Hollywood Reporter
Bob Dylan's new album will be released one week early as a free online stream on National Public Radio's website. - AP
The American Idol tour did better this year than last year but still couldn't match the 2006 edition. - USA Today

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Personal Finance Advice From a Billionaire

Emily Co — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:01:01 PST

Of all the people to take advice from, perhaps we might be able to learn a thing or two about money from billionaire Mark Cuban. In a Business Insider interview, Cuban says he encourages people to angel invest rather than buying stocks. Angel investing is when individuals (generally those with high net worth) provide capital to someone trying to start a company in exchange for part ownership of the start-up. Cuban says the angel investing will work if " . . . you stick to what you know and can add value to. If you can't add value, don't do it. What's insane is thinking the stock market will always go up and the needs of your life, house, car and medical won't crush your investment approach."

Besides the bit of investing wisdom, the Dallas Mavericks owner shared some personal finance advice that he gives to his athletes.

I tell everyone the same thing. Pay off 100 percent of your debt. Use the transactional value of cash to get an absolute return on your savings (buying something in bulk to save 40 percent on something you know you need is a guaranteed return of 40 percent. You can't get that anywhere in market). And don't invest in things you don't know.

Struggling to Pay Off Student Loans? Here's How to Delay Them

Emily Co — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:15:28 PST

More people are facing bankruptcy because of student loan obligations, according to a survey by the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. In fact, the student loan debt has passed $1 trillion, which is more than the nation's credit card debt.

There are several things you can do to put off paying your loans, but it's advisable to pay them on schedule. Still, there may be times where you simply can't make ends meet and pay off your loans. Here are some of your options (which many of you may already be implementing!):

Deferment: You have to meet certain qualifications for deferring, and those include being in school, having economic hardship, being unemployed, and more. Deferment is only temporary and only available for a limited period. When you defer, interest doesn't accrue on subsidized loans, but interest will still keep accumulating on your unsubsidized student loans.
Forbearance: If you don't qualify for deferment, you might be granted a forbearance. Your lender will let you pause your payments or reduce them for a period of time, but interest will continue to accrue.

Remember, there may be repayment plans that may work for you instead of deferment and forbearance, so be sure to assess all your options before making a decision.

Savvy Links: The 5 Weirdest Office Gadgets You Didn’t Even Know You Wanted

Emily Co — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:13:11 PST

The 5 weirdest office gadgets you didn’t even know you wanted - The Jane Dough
10 smart things to do with $25 - Wise Bread
Your tax refund could be delayed - LearnVest
Unique Valentine's Day gifts under $20 - AllYou
4 ways to turn your iPad into a handy kitchen accessory - Tecca
Use this tool to figure out if you should pay off debt or invest - Real Simple
Changing the work-life balance game - HuffPost Women
6 offbeat IRA investment ideas - Bankrate
The professional implications of a “naturally frowny face” - Corporette