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Oscar-Worthy Gadgets: Tropic Thunder's Tech Addiction
I love that Robert Downey Jr. was nominated for his role in Tropic Thunder — next to all these very serious roles, there's a "dude playing a dude disguised as another dude." Classic. So besides the hilarious performances by the cast (Hello, Tom Cruise!), technology took some very nice supporting roles throughout the film.
PopUK's New Release Roundup!
Welcome to my roundup of this week's new releases! First up, Tropic Thunder comes out on DVD this week, so if you missed it at the cinema you can check out Robert Downey Jr's Oscar-nominated performance as appearance-changing serious Australian actor Kirk Lazurus. Ben Stiller directed, wrote and stars in the movie, Jack Black costars and Tom Cruise has a great cameo as a studio head.
PopSugarUK's Must Haves For January
After all the gift giving of December, January can be a lean month, but if you're looking to treat yourself to a little something then I've got a selection of new releases for you. From TV shows and films that are out on DVD this month to a couple of CDs and noteworthy books, to see what I'm adding to my shopping basket in January, just hit "Start". Remember to check out FabUK's most wanted too!
The Results Are In: Your Pick For Funniest Comedy of 2008
Ben Stiller did his best Tom Cruise interpretation, Tom Cruise took on a very surprising role, and the ensemble, including Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr., proved that Hollywood parody is alive and well.
So alive, in fact, that Tropic Thunder wins GiggleSugar readers' votes for the funniest comedy of 2008. Coming in at a very close second is Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday
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 picks below, you can also add Priceless starring Audrey Tautou and Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr.
Sugar Bits – Sharon Stone Loses Custody Of Son
- Sharon Stone has lost custody of her eight-year-old son to her ex-husband Phil Bronstein, after a judge ruled he could provide a more stable home environment for him. — Daily Mail
- Tropic Thunder has gone in at number one in the UK Box Office, making nearly three times as much as its nearest rival. Mamma Mia!
Jack, Ben and Robert Bring The Thunder To London
Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr took over Leicester Square last night for the UK premiere of Tropic Thunder. A smattering of Brit celebs also showed up for the screening, including Louisa Lytton, Alex Pettyfer, Gemma Atkinson and Dizzee Rascal. The newly-shaven Robert was looking rather handsome, while his co-star Ben talked about the controversy that the film has caused, saying:
"Everybody's entitled to their opinion of a movie like this where the comedy is a little bit edgy and out there.
Nicolas Cage Tops a Slow Weekend Box Office
Well, the Fall movie season came in with a whimper. According to Variety, "The first weekend after Labor Day is always sluggish, but this year the frame was affected by the start of the NFL football season and was particularly dreary." Bangkok Dangerous came in at No.
Sugar Bits — Sarah Palin's 17-Year-Old Daughter Pregnant
- Sarah Palin confirmed her 17-year-old daughter Bristol is five months pregnant and marrying the father of her child. — CitizenSugar
- Tropic Thunder took the top spot at the box office again this weekend with $14.3 million. Babylon A.D.
Box Office: Tropic Thunder Wins Again
Labor Day weekend officially signals the close of the Summer box office season, and this year's ended on, as Variety described it, "a whimper" as opposed to a bang. Tropic Thunder landed in the top spot for the third weekend in a row, pulling in an estimated $14.3 million over four days. The second spot went to Babylon A.D.
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