BuzzSugar

What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday

BuzzSugar — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:30:58 -0700

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 the titles below, you can now rent or own the fourth season of Beverly Hills 90210, which - according to Netflix and my memory-includes moments like Andrea finding out she's pregnant and Brandon meeting Bill Clinton!

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is based on an astonishing true story of Jean-Dominique Bauby, the one-time glamorous editor of Elle France living the high life when he suddenly suffers a stroke and is rendered paralyzed except for the movement of one eyelid. From a premise that sounds unspeakably bleak, director Julian Schnabel (nominated for an Oscar for his work on this film) takes Bauby's own words and whips them into a film imbibed with gorgeous images and touching performances to tell what is actually a very hopeful and life-affirming tale.

I enjoyed this movie very much and think you should consider bumping it up to the top of your queue today. Special features include a featurette titled "Submerged: The making of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly"and a Charlie Rose interview with Julian Schnabel.

Two more titles after the jump, so read more.

27 Dresses
It seems as if we are about to get somewhat bombarded with fun films to see with girlfriends (Sex and the City, Made of Honor) but if you're looking for a head start, you can pick up 27 Dresses this week starring Katherine Heigl.

It's probably no surprise that this is a formulaic romantic comedy; however, despite how predictable the plot was, I couldn't resist its charms and found it extremely enjoyable. You have to be in the mood for love and romance (and wedding cliches) but Heigl is charming as the eternal bridesmaid whose 26th and 27th turn standing beside a bride catch the eye of a journalist even though she's deeply smitten with her boss (Ed Burns). Love triangle! Silly moments! Gather the girls, microwave some popcorn, and settle in for a night of fabulous movie escapism.

The DVD is packed with deleted scenes and special featurettes, including titles like "The Wedding Party" and "You'll Never Wear That Again."

The Golden Compass
The Golden Compass is many things, but at the top of my list of reasons to see this film are the amazing, Oscar nominated visual effects that completely bring to life the world Philip Pullman has created in his novels. The story follows an orphan named Lyra who is given a golden compass that allows her to see the truth of things. Her adventure leads her to an evil icy lady (Nicole Kidman) who claims she wants to help kids by taking away their ability to think freely, and it is up to Lyra to save the children from this plan. Definitely appropriate for anyone looking for a new family friendly rental this week.

Special features include clips that explore the origins of the film and how the filmmakers approached adapting the popular novel for the screen.

Sugar Bits – See Son Of Rambow

PopSugarUK — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:30:00 -0700

In the UK box office, brilliant Brit-flick Son Of Rambow came in at number two while 27 Dresses stuck it out at number one. – BBC
Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale and Sam Rockwell have signed on to act in new family drama movie Everybody's Fine – Empire
Kerry Katona has quit her MTV reality show Crazy In Love. – The Sun
Coleen McLoughlin debuted her new tracksuit line on a shopping trip. – Daily Mail
Bob Dylan has received an honorary Pulitzer Prize for his "profound impact on popular music and American culture". – BBC
Mohamed Al Fayed has abandoned his legal battle over Diana and Dodi's fatal car crash and has accepted the inquest verdict into her death, but "with reservations".-AFP

Source

Sugar Bits – 27 Dresses Tops Box Office

PopSugarUK — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:45:00 -0700

27 Dresses is number one at the box office in the UK and Ireland. – BBC
Natasha Kaplinsky won't be getting any maternity pay for her newly-revealed pregnancy. – Daily Mail
Pictures of the house that the Jacksons (yes, those related to Michael) are renting in Devon have been released. – The Sun
The return of Ricky and Bianca to Eastenders drew in 9.7 million viewers. – BBC
You know the New Kids are back, but here they are, all together, talking. At least three of them are having fun. – People
And, ICYMI, Larry Rudolph is Britney's manager once more – PopSugar

Source

27 Dresses Celebrity Auction

FabSugarUK — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:00:34 -0800

27 Dresses is hotly tipped to be one of this years must-see fashion movies (along with Sex and the City of course) and last night it premiered in London with a celebrity auction of (almost) 27 dresses! Emma Griffiths, Mica Paris and Danielle Lloyd attended the show at trendy-bar Sketch in central London. The auction is raising money for the Lavender Trust which helps women affected by breast cancer.

The list of celebrities donating dresses is impressive and includes Kylie, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Renee Zellweger, Paris Hilton and Naomi Campbell to name but a few. Their dresses are by a vast selection of designers from PPQ to Gucci to FrostFrench. The auction began last night and you can bid on the dresses on ebay. Today, a John Galliano dress previously belonging to Kylie is being auctioned. See below for images of all the dresses.

View 21 Photos ›

Source

Which of These (Not Quite 27!) Dresses is Your Favourite?

PopSugarUK — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:00:00 -0800

After the opening of the 27 Dresses Charity Auction yesterday came the European premiere in London's West End last night. As you would expect, the female celebs at the VIP screening showed up in their best dresses in honour of the Katherine Heigl film. We want to know your thoughts on the outfits - which is your favourite frock?

Source

Bag Yourself a Starry Frock at "27 Dresses" Charity Auction

PopSugarUK — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:00:00 -0800

Have you always wanted to dress like a celebrity in a frock worthy of the red carpet? Well now you can! Or at least you can try, by bidding on a range of stars' dresses which are for sale as part of the 27 Dresses Celebrity Dress Auction. The auction, which launched yesterday with a fashion show at Sketch in London, will raise funds for the Lavender Trust charity, which supports women affected by breast cancer. Emma Griffiths, Mica Paris and Danielle Lloyd turned up to the fashion show, which featured dresses donated by a whole host of celebrities including Kylie Minogue, Paris Hilton, Amy Winehouse and Renee Zellweger. Auctions will start on eBay at 7pm each day right up until 27 Dresses is released in UK cinemas on 27 March.

View 7 Photos ›

Source

Box Office: Hudson and McConaughey Strike Gold

BuzzSugar — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:15:00 -0800

The chemistry between Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey proved lucrative once again as their comedy, Fool's Gold, won the top spot at the box office over the weekend, earning $22 million. Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, starring Martin Lawrence and Cedric the Entertainer, came in No. 2 grossing $17 million, followed by Disney's super tween 3-D concert experience Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour in the third spot.

Fans of Hudson and McConaughey seem like they're most in the mood for this duo around Valentine's Day as their previous rom-com How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days opened the same weekend in 2003 with similar box office results, Variety reports.

Oscar nominee Juno remained in the top 10 coming in fifth this week just behind Jessica Alba's thriller, The Eye. Katherine Heigl's 27 Dresses continued to draw fans coming in sixth place and There Will Be Blood came in at No. 10.

If you're still in the mood for love next weekend, there will be even more to choose from when Ryan Reynolds and super cutie Abigail Breslin hit the screen in Definitely, Maybe.

Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

Sugar Bits - New Kids on the Block to Reunite?

PopSugar — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:28:47 -0800

Although there are already denials out there, rumors circulated over the weekend that the New Kids on the Block are planning a reunion! If it's true, let's hope they take it "Step by Step." - BuzzSugar
Fred Savage announced that he and his wife are expecting baby No. 2. What a wonderful year! - lilsugar
Meet the Spartans took the top spot at the box office over the weekend, followed closely by the new Rambo and 27 Dresses. Apparently people still can't resist a silly spoof movie and want Sly as an action hero. Who knew? - BuzzSugar
Martie Maguire of the Dixie Chicks is pregnant with her third child, a daughter to join her twin girls born in 2004. Sounds like Martie's creating another group of three chicks. - lilsugar
Christian Brando, the oldest son of famed actor Marlon Brando, passed away on Saturday in a LA hospital after suffering from pneumonia. We hope he rests in peace after a troubled life. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. - AP
Linda Hogan asked a Florida judge to freeze the bank accounts of her estranged husband Hulk in order to prevent his spending the $10 million they received for selling one of their homes, and she claims that he tried to trick her into signing a post-nuptial agreement. Maybe they should work out this messy divorce American Gladiator style. - Bay News 9

Source

Box Office: Spartans Defeat Rambo

BuzzSugar — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:30:54 -0800

The 300 spoof movie Meet the Spartans took the box office crown this weekend, just barely edging out the latest Rambo for first place. Still, Rambo's numbers are encouraging to studio heads, who appear to be "thinking about reviving Rambo as a franchise." According to Variety, Harvey Weinstein remarked, "Based on these numbers, there should be another one."

Meanwhile, 27 Dresses and Cloverfield swapped places, with Dresses coming out ahead in third place. Cloverfield suffered a decrease in sales of over 68% - maybe news got around about the movie's camera work making audiences vomit. Newbie Untraceable followed up just behind Cloverfield in fifth place, knocking Juno out of the top five for the first time in many weeks.

Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox

Box Office: Cloverfield's Monster Weekend Breaks Records

BuzzSugar — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:30:09 -0800

January usually isn't the month to expect big things at the box office, but Cloverfield just changed all of that. JJ Abrams' monster flick was No. 1 at the box office this weekend, earning an estimated $41 million and setting an all-time January record, Variety reports. Katherine Heigl's 27 Dresses came in a respectable No. 2 earning $22.4 million - another great opening for this time of year.

On the other hand, the ladies of Mad Money didn't fare well at all over the weekend, coming in low down the list at No. 7. The Bucket List took the third slot while audiences continued to enjoy the little comedy that could, Juno, which came in No. 4.

Despite this weekend's huge numbers, we might not be done yet: Studios could gross even more today if moviegoers head to the theaters on their day off.

Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures