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Lindsay Lohan Tries to Quit ‘Scary Movie 5′
Lindsay Lohan is trying to make a comeback. Part of that comeback is her role in 'Scary Movie 5' where she was set to appear alongside Charlie Sheen. Except Lindsay Lohan just can't stop being Lindsay Lohan and the actress, despite trying to be on her best behavior, disappeared, skipped rehearsals, missed her flight to the film's set and tried to bail on the film by claiming "walking pneumonia." Oh Lindsay.
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Weekend Box Office Report: ‘The Possession’ Takes Over
This stagnant post-Summer weekend was the perfect time and place for ‘The Possession,’ After all, September is where many movies go to die, so isn’t it an appropriate place for a horror movie? With no new competition, it wasn’t a question of whether or not the film was going to grab the number one spot, but how much it was going to make while doing so.
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Warner Bros. Removing Confederate Flag From ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Car
The General Lee – Bo and Luke Duke’s vehicle of choice from ‘The Dukes of Hazzard‘ – is a classic and instantly recognizable Hollywood car. But it’s about to get a little less recognizable as Warner Bros., the studio that owns the theatrical, DVD and licensing rights to ‘The Dukes of Hazzard,’ has decided to remove the confederate flag from all future versions of the car.
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See the Kids From ‘The Goonies’ Then and Now
A reoccurring theme of movies during the mid-’80s was that of scrappy kids beating the odds. Daniel-son had to defeat the Cobra Kai in ‘The Karate Kid’ and the teens of Calumet, Colorado had to fight off most of the communist block in ‘Red Dawn.’ But probably the biggest underdogs were ‘The Goonies,’ a band of misfits from the goon docks of Astoria, Oregon who had to outlast a fugitive family to find the amply booby-trapped treasury of 17th Century pirate “One-Eyed Willie” and prevent their parents’ homes from being turned into a golf course.
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What Year Was It? [VIDEOS]
August 25, 2012
What Year Was It?
These songs were on the radio:
- 'Jack & Diane' (John Cougar)
- 'Who Can it Be Now?' (Men At Work)
- 'Up Where We Belong' (Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes)
These events were shaping the Nation:
- Movies of the year: 'E.T. – the Extra-Terrestrial,' 'Tootsie,' 'Gandhi' and 'The Verdict.'
- 'Schindler’s List' by author Thomas Keneally is published.
- John W. Hinckley, Jr. is found not guilty because of insanity in the shooting of President Reagan.
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What Year Was It? [VIDEOS]
August 23, 2012 What Year Was It?
These songs were topping the charts:
- 'Please Don’t Go' (K.C. & The Sunshine Band)
- 'Rock With You' (Michael Jackson
- 'Do That To Me One More Time' (Captain & Tennille)
These events were taking place:
- Post-It Notes begin sticking everywhere.
- 'The Empire Strikes Back' opens in theatres.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers win their fourth world championship in six years with a 31-19 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl XIV.
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New Movie Releases — ‘Hit & Run,’ ‘The Apparition’ and ‘Premium Rush’
Comedy, horror and adventure aren’t just words singles use to describe the dating scene — they also nicely sum up the plotlines of the three new movies premiering in theaters this week.
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‘Top Gun 2′ – What Happens to the Sequel After Tony Scott’s Death?
Just one day before director Tony Scott tragically leapt to his death off a Los Angeles bridge, Tom Cruise was at the Naval Air Station in Fallon, Nevada doing research for his role in ‘Top Gun 2.’ But with Scott gone, will Cruise and Paramount proceed with their big sequel?
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Two Young Boys Lose It Over The Ending Of ‘The Odd Life Of Timothy Green’ [VIDEOS]
August 20, 2012 Two young boys react to the ending of 'The Odd Life Of Timothy Green'--Spoiler Alert! You won't believe your monitor when you see how these two kids react to the ending of the movie.
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Jennifer Lopez to Star in 3D Concert Film
Don’t think Jennifer Lopez leaving ‘American Idol‘ means she’s leaving her multi-hyphenate stardom behind. The ‘Goin’ In’ singer is gearing up to release a 3D concert film.
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Weekend Box Office Report: ‘Expendables 2′ VS ‘The Bourne Legacy’
Although they differ in style and tone in every way imaginable, ‘The Expendables 2‘ and ‘The Bourne Legacy‘ are both action movies and they share the same audience (people who like watching people beat up other people). The slick, modern ‘The Bourne Legacy’ was last week’s box office champion, so everyone was wondering if its success would cut into the opening of the brawny, ’80s throwback that is ‘The Expendables 2.’ Or vice versa. Well, the numbers are in…