February 18, 2008–Fox Searchlight's best picture nominee “Juno” has become the biggest specialty hit in six years, grossing about $125 million through Monday.
Oscar 2007: Immediate Impact of Oscar Nominations on the Box-Office
January 26, 2008 by
Among those Oscar Best Picture nominees reporting Friday: Fox Searchlight's “Juno” grossed the most with $2.9 million on 2,426, down 5%, and a total cume of $92.8 million. In two weeks, “Juno” should cross the $100 milllion mark, well before the Oscar telecast.
Meet the Spartans Vs. Rambo: Comedy Vs. Action
January 26, 2008 by
January 25, 2008–Fox's new comedy, “Meet the Spartans,” won the top spot Friday with $6.8 million, while Liongate's “Rambo” slotted second with $6.7 million, the best opening day for Sylvester Stallone.
Polanski: Wanted and Desired: Weinstein Company Release
January 19, 2008 by
January 19, 2008–Director Marina Zenovich's docu “Polanski: Wanted and Desired,” one of the highlights of the 2008 Sunadnce Film Festival, has been acquired internationally by the Weinstein Company.
Oscar Actors: Beatty, Warren, AFI Life Achievement Award
October 4, 2007 by
October 4, 2007–AFI will present its 36th annual life achievement nod to Warren Beatty.
?¢¬Ä¬úWarren Beatty has charmed moviegoers as a dynamic leading man from his first moment onscreen,?¢¬Ä said AFI board chairman Howard Stringer, CEO of Sony Corp. ?¢¬Ä¬úHe is also a master filmmaker–a writer, producer and director of such artistry and influence that his movies– from ?¢¬Ä¬òBonnie and Clyde?¢¬Ä¬ô to ?¢¬Ä¬òReds?¢¬Ä¬ô–have left an indelible mark on the cultural legacy of American film.?¢¬Ä
