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Dark Knight Wins Box Office for the Fourth Week in a Row!

BuzzSugar — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:30:32 -0700

Interestingly, neither a BFF movie nor a stoner action-comedy could dethrone The Dark Knight in its fourth weekend. Having already surpassed the $400 million mark in domestic ticket sales, the superhero movie pulled in another $26 million over the weekend.

According to Variety, the movie has now taken the place of Shrek 2 to "become the third highest domestic grosser of all time with a cume of $441.5 million. It’s expected to beat Star Wars in the next week before finally settling at No. 2."

Pineapple Express came in second place with $22.4 million (however, it has earned a total of $40.4 million since it opened last Wednesday), followed by The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor in third, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 in fourth, and Step Brothers in fifth place.

What do you think? Will The Dark Knight score five weeks in a row at No. 1?

Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

Box Office: The Batman Still On Top

BuzzSugar — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:30:28 -0700

For the third weekend in a row, The Dark Knight was No. 1 at the box office, narrowly beating The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor for the top spot. The Mummy earned about $42.5 million while The Dark Knight earned $43.8 million. Thanks to this win, The Dark Knight has just about crossed the $400 million line in domestic ticket sales.

Variety notes that most box office watchers had predicted this would be the weekend Batman would lose his crown, but I'm not all that surprised. The third addition to the silly action-adventure Mummy franchise failed to meet even the lowest critical expectations earning far worse reviews than the two before it.

Somewhat hilariously, Brendan Fraser now has two movies in the top five box office earners this week, as the 3-D adventure Journey to the Center of the Earth is holding strong at No. 5. So that would make him. . . a fairly hot box office commodity. Wow.

Elsewhere in the top five, Step Brothers came in third place and Mamma Mia! took fourth.

Photos courtesy of Warner Bros.

Will Mummies Bump Batman From the No. 1 Box Office Spot?

BuzzSugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:31:42 -0700

Though it may not be a cinematic masterpiece, the third Mummy movie is a fairly lighthearted summertime action flick that most of the family can see, and will probably do pretty well at the box office this weekend. But will it be able to break The Dark Knight's reign as No. 1 movie?

According to Variety, "Box office observers believe director Rob Cohen's Dragon Emperor has a good shot at coming in No. 1," even though "Dark Knight remains a juggernaut as it heads into its third session."

Which film do you think will take the box office crown this weekend?

Mummy photo courtesy of Universal Pictures
Dark Knight photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

A Chat With My Boyfriend About The Mummy

BuzzSugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:30:38 -0700

Full disclosure: I've never paid too-too much attention to these Mummy movies starring Brendan Fraser, but I know they're meant to be fun action-adventures that we shouldn't take too seriously. For this third installment, I thought it would be a good idea to take my manfriend along with me to see The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Sometimes instead of spending brain power on a review of a movie like this, it's more helpful to just talk it out with someone who's more likely than I am to passingly enjoy this kind of Summer action flick.

But as generous as my boyfriend can be about action movies and CGI, even he wasn't swayed by the "charms" of Brendan Fraser, and came away feeling like the movie's kind of a mess. I don't want to give away too much of our conversation before the break, other than the big takeaway: he really likes the Yetis, and I don't think he'd object if the fourth movie were to star them instead of the humans.

To check out our review discussion, read more.

We laughed (at all the wrong places), we cried (because of the acting), we conquered (it's over now). Here are some thoughts, with the bolded parts being me and the un-bolded being him:

On a scale of 1-10, 1 being "I wouldn't even pause the remote for this on Spike TV," and 10 being "I want to see it eight times in the theater!" - Where does this movie fall for you?
I would say a three. I would watch it on Spike long enough to be temporarily dazzled by some special effects, but then I as soon as I saw some of the acting I would change the channel. Especially that kid who plays Brenden Fraser's son. That guy should find a new line of work.

Yikes. You've seen the first two movies of this franchise before - have they always been such blatant Indiana Jones rip-offs?
Well, there are often comparisons to Indiana Jones for adventure movies, but this was pretty bad. It was like a pair of fake Adidas that has four stripes instead of three. You know the kind they sell at Wal-Mart or something? The only original things were the Yetis. It's all about the Yetis.

How do you feel about Brendan Fraser the actor, and did this movie change your feelings toward him?
I really liked Brenden Fraser in School Ties, but I think he's found his niche now as family action-adventure guy. He's a physical actor at the end of the day and should have limited lines. That will bring out the best in him. I think the writing for his parts is pretty lame, too, so it's not all his fault.

I kinda wished Brendan Fraser and friends weren't in it and it was just Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh. What about you? Or should I just rent Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon if I'm looking for that kind of cast?
Well, Michelle Yeoh is a very good actor, especially in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, and Jet Li has played great bad guy roles (Lethal Weapon 4). But this is a big American mummy movie, so you can't compare the two.

About those mummies . . .
Yeah, the plot is ridiculous. There are too many books that open eggs, that tell a legend, that open a door, that does something magical, that they have to blow up and cast a spell on. Also, last time I checked, metal wasn't one of the elements (you know, earth, fire, wind, water). Isn't metal found in the ground, so wouldn't that make it earth? Sorry, tangent. Anyway, I also think Jet Li is great in one-on-one situations where he can act a lot with body language and facial expressions. But hearing him yell in a modulated voice over thousands of CGI baddies didn't do anything for me.

OK, if a person really likes Jet Li/kung fu movies, will he/she be annoyed with this?
This is not a martial arts movie. We only see 30 seconds of Jet Li doing anything cool - 30 seconds! Come on, this guy is one of the baddest dudes when it comes to kicking the snot out of somebody. Having Jet Li in this movie is pure pay-day for him and pure name dropping from the studios to get people to see it. At the end of the day, like I said before, there's really only one redeeming quality: the Yetis.

Photos courtesy of Universal Pictures

The Third Mummy Movie: Cheesy-Fun, or Just Cheesy?

BuzzSugar — Sun, 18 May 2008 10:30:54 -0700

If I'm being honest with myself (and you all), this new teaser trailer for The Mummy: The Tomb of the Dragon Emperor made me laugh out loud several times. Now, whether it's supposed to be this funny, I'm not sure, but I just find it so silly I can't help giggling. Thus, maybe this movie will be just a goofy, fun time in the theater - especially with some of the neat effects. Or maybe it'll be eye-rollingly ridiculous.

What say you?

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Sugar Bits – Madonna Is "On The Cusp" Of Adopting Again

PopSugarUK — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0700

Madonna and Guy Ritchie are reportedly "on the cusp" of adopting a three-year-old orphan named Mercy from Malawi. – The Sun
Orlando Bloom will co-produce and star in a movie about the siege of Sarajevo of the early 1990s. The film will be based on Fools Rush In by Bill Carter. – BBC
John Lennon's killer Mark David Chapman has been denied parole for a fifth time after a board concluded he is still dangerous. – NME
The Dark Knight is still number one in the UK Box Office after three weeks. The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor went in at number two, making over £1million less than the Batman movie. – BBC
Actor Dane Cook is angry about the film poster promoting his latest film with Kate Hudson My Best Friend's Girl. He's listed ten things he hates about it on his MySpace blog, in a move that's sure to be a winner with the film's promoters. – People
And finally – ICYMI – Peaches Geldof is married!

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Link Time!

PopSugarUK — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0700

See all the stars at the Vicky Cristina Barcelona premiere - InStyleUK
MTV Asia Awards, a veritable goldmine -Ayyyy!
Prince Harry visits the former prison of Nelson Mandela - JaKel Daily
Watch the naked Eva Mendes advert banned from TV - Heckler Spray
Watch the Making The Band Season 3 trailer - Juicy UK
Who wore what this weekend - ELLEUK
Scotty from Star Trek's ashes are destroyed ... by a spaceship - Holy Moly
The Kooks are causing controversy - NY2LON
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor: a misguided sequel - Screenjabber
Amazing joke of the week - PopJustice
The pick of this week's DVD releases, including The Elephant Man - Electricity & Lust
Win Gucci sunglasses and Sisley sun cream!! - FabSugar UK

Sugar Bits - Morgan Freeman in Serious Car Accident

PopSugar — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:31:28 -0700

Morgan Freeman was involved in a car accident last night in Mississippi. He was driving when he may have fallen asleep at the wheel, losing control and causing his car to roll over three times. He and an unidentified female passenger were airlifted to a hospital in Memphis. A source says he is sitting up and talking. - TMZ
Christina Applegate has been diagnosed with a non-life threatening form of breast cancer and is being treated with the expectation of a full recovery. - E! Online
The Dark Knight maintained its top spot at the box office for a third weekend in a row, bringing in $43.8 million, while The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor came in at a close second with $42.5 million. - BuzzSugar
Mary-Kate Olsen is refusing to speak to the FBI about Heath Ledger's death until she receives immunity from prosecution. - NY Post
Shots were fired at an Atlanta club this weekend where Jermaine Dupri was hosting a party with guests such as Diddy, Nelly, Usher, and Gabrielle Union, and a security guard was injured after someone was charged double admission. - WSBTV
Nikki Blonsky, her father, and America's Next Top Model contestant Bianca Golden were arrested on Wednesday after the families fought over saved seats at the airport. Bianca's mother was airlifted to a hospital. - TMZ

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Love It or Hate It? Maria Bello's Sectioned Updo

BellaSugar — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:00:15 -0700

At the Los Angeles premiere of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, actress Maria Bello looked like a Roman goddess in an ethereal white gown, tanned skin, and an interesting sectioned updo. I used to wear my hair like this in grade school and secure each section with a small, colored hair clip. This look is, of course, more sophisticated, but I like that it also has an element of flippant edginess, too. Do you?

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Which Hairstyle Looks Better on Michelle Yeoh?

BellaSugar — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:00:24 -0700

Actress Michelle Yeoh is gorgeous, no doubt, but she's also able to look smashing whether she's glam or casual. Her new movie, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, might not win any Oscars, but I'm tempted to see it just to see her act with Jet Li. Earlier this year, she let her hair flow loosely, but at yesterday's movie photo call, her ponytail was all business. Which style do you think flatters her more?

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