The Dark Knight Sets Yet Another Record

The Dark Knight has set another record by breaking the record of $300 million in 16 days.The 2006 film,Pirates of the Caribbean:Dead Man's Chest,was the former record holder with $300 million in 16 days.The film broke the record in ten-days and is suspecting to hit $400 million in 18 days.The Dark Knight's total domestic gross so far is:

$314,245,000

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Orion A.

The City Of Ember:A Closer Look

The City of Ember is an upcoming film from Walden Media and 20th Century Fox.The film is based on the 2003 novel of the same name by Jeanne Duprau.The film is set for release on October 10th,2008.

Cast:

Bill Murray-Mayor Cole

Saoirse Ronan-Lina Mayfleet

Harry Treadaway-Doon Harrow

Mackenzie Crook-Looper

Mary Kay Place-Mrs. Murdo

Marianne Jean-Baptiste Clary

Liz Smith-Granny

Lucinda Dryzek-Lizzie Bisco

Martin Landau-Sul

Toby Jones-Barton Snode

Tim Robbins-TBA

Miles Thompson-Smat

Crew:

Director-Gil Kenan

Producers-Tom Hanks and Goetzman

Screenwriter-Caroline Thompson

Here is the official poster for the film:



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Orion A.

The "Top 10" In The Box-Office

Here is the "Top Ten" of the box-office this week:

1. The Dark Knight
2. Mamma Mia!
3. Hancock
4. Journey to the Center of the Earth
5. Hellboy II: The Golden Army
6. WALL-E
7. Space Chimps
8. Wanted
9. Get Smart
10. Kung Fu Panda

Journey To The Center Of The Earth Review

Today,I received word that I would see The Dark Knight for the third time,however,I chose not to go see TDK.I chose to see Journey To The Center Of The Earth.Here is my review of the film:

Journey To The Center Of The Earth starred the second real comeback star of the year,Brendan Fraser.The first being Robert Downey Jr. with Iron Man in May.Brendan Fraser played the role of Trevor Anderson,a professor at an unmentioned school,who goes on an adventure with his nephew Sean and a mountain guide named.The part didn't require much acting,yet Brendan Fraser still did a good job.Josh Hutcherson and Anita Briem co-star as well.

One thing that I did like about the film was that the film wasn't heavily "3-Dized"
Meaning that it wasn't like The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl,where the 3-D Colors just took away from the film.However,one thing that I didn't like about the film was that it was too short,and it could've been expanded upon more.

Well,that's all from me for now.Thanks!

Orion A.

The Dark Knight Breaks Opening Weekend Box-Office Record

The Dark Knight,the latest film in the Batman franchise,broke box-office records on its opening weekend.The film received $155.3 Million from Friday through Sunday.It beat the former record holder,Spider-Man 3,by over $4 million.

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Orion A.

The Dark Knight Review

I was fortunate enough to see the midnight release of The Dark Knight.Here is my review:

The Dark Knight is the latest film by Christopher Nolan in the Batman series of films.

Since the passing of Heath Ledger earlier this year,many people have jumped on saying that he is the best Joker ever,even though they have never seen the film.However,he really did give a terrific performance.The expressions and the laugh were phenomenal.

While many people complain about the films length,the film isn't actually all that long.It is barely over 2 hours and 30 minutes.It only feels long because it is such a masterpiece that every moment is dramatic and action-filled.

Aaron Eckhart's performance was an excellent one as well.He was believable and seemed very in to the role.He understood the depth of his character very well.Maggie Gyllenhall as a replacement for Katie Holmes was a smart move.Gyllenhall gave an excellent romantic feel to the film.

The film also stars Christian Bale as Batman.Christian Bale was an over the top Batman.He was phenomenal.I would say that his performance is just as good as Heath Ledgers performance.

The Dark Knight is rated PG-13 and has some sequences of violence and graphic images.It is a film that you are bound to enjoy.

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Orion A.

The Pink Panther Cast and Crew

The Pink Panther 2 is a sequel to the 2006 film, The Pink Panther. In the new film, Inspector Clouseau must team up with detectives from other European countries to rout the daring cat burglar, The Tornado, who has returned after a decade of inactivity. In the newly released teaser trailer for the film, premiering on June 6, 2008, the movie is called The Pink Panther 2, confirming the name originally chosen.The release date of th film is set for February 6,2009.

Cast:

* Steve Martin as Inspector Jacques Clouseau
* John Cleese as Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus
* Jean Reno as Gendarme Gilbert Ponton
* Emily Mortimer as Nicole Nuveau
* Andy García as Inspector Vicenzo Brancaleone
* Alfred Molina as Chief Inspector Randall Pepperidge
* Aishwarya Rai as Sonia
* Yuki Matsuzaki as Kenji Mazuto
* Jeremy Irons as Alonso Avellaneda
* Lily Tomlin as Yvette Berenger
* Molly Sims as Marguerite
* Jack Metzger as Antoine

Crew:

Director: Harald Zwart

Writers:

Scott Neustadter
Michael H. Weber
Steve Martin

Scott Neustadter
Michael H. Weber

Maurice Richlin
Blake Edwards

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Orion A.

High School Musical 3 Guide

Plot:

Now high school seniors, Troy Bolton (Zac Efron) and Gabriella Montez (Vanessa Hudgens) are facing the prospect of being separated from each other as they go off in different directions when graduating from East High. Joined by the rest of the Wildcats, including Sharpay Evans (Ashley Tisdale), Ryan Evans (Lucas Grabeel), Chad Danforth (Corbin Bleu), Taylor McKessie (Monique Coleman), they stage an elaborate spring musical reflecting their experiences, hopes and fears about the future.

Cast:

* Zac Efron as Troy Bolton
* Vanessa Hudgens as Gabriella Montez
* Ashley Tisdale as Sharpay Evans
* Lucas Grabeel as Ryan Evans
* Corbin Bleu as Chad Danforth
* Monique Coleman as Taylor McKessie
* Ryne Sanborn as Jason Cross
* Chris Warren, Jr. as Zeke Baylor
* Olesya Rulin as Kelsi Nielsen
* Kaycee Stroh as Martha Cox
* Alyson Reed as Ms. Darbus
* Bart Johnson as Coach Jack Bolton
* Leslie Wing as Lucille Bolton
* Matt Prokop as Jimmie "The Rocket" Zara
* Justin Martin as Donnie Fox
* Jemma McKenzie-Brown as Tiara Gold
* David Reivers as Mr. Danforth

Budget:

$13.3 million

Release Date:

October 24, 2008

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Orion A.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Cast List

* Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, who is now entering his sixth year at Hogwarts, with the wizarding world at war.

* Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, one of Harry's two best friends. He develops a relationship with Lavender Brown.

* Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, one of Harry's two best friends. Watson considered not returning for the sixth film,but eventually decided that "the pluses outweighed the minuses" and could not bear to see anyone else play Hermione.

* Michael Gambon as Albus Dumbledore. The legendary wizard and headmaster of Hogwarts. The revelation of Dumbledore's sexuality prompted Gambon to "camp up" around the set when off camera, but his on-screen performance is expected to remain unchanged from the previous films.

* Jim Broadbent as Horace Slughorn, the newly appointed Hogwarts Potions master. Broadbent described his costumes as "tweedy", and his character as "comic",while Radcliffe noted that "[Slughorn's] tragedy will outweigh the comedy".

* Alan Rickman as Severus Snape,the former Potions master, who finally achieves his goal of becoming defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.

* Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy, a classmate of Harry, who Harry suspects of carrying out a task for Voldemort across the year, and son of Narcissa Malfoy and nephew to Bellatrix. Unknown actor Tony Coburn will play Lucius Malfoy in a Hogwarts flashback.

* Bonnie Wright as Ginny Weasley,Ron's younger sister in her fifth year, for whom Harry develops intense romantic feelings. She dates Dean Thomas for most of the year, but after they break up she admits she always had feelings for Harry and they then become a couple.

* Matthew Lewis as Neville Longbottom,a friend of Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny.

* Evanna Lynch as Luna Lovegood,a friend of Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny.

* Robbie Coltrane as Rubeus Hagrid,the Hogwarts gamekeeper and Care of Magical Creatures teacher.

* Maggie Smith as Minerva McGonagall,the Hogwarts Transfiguration teacher, deputy headmistress and head of Gryffindor.

* David Thewlis as Remus Lupin,a member of the Order of the Phoenix and former Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher.

* Natalia Tena as Nymphadora Tonks,a member of the Order of the Phoenix.

* Helen McCrory as Narcissa Malfoy, Draco's mother and younger sister of Bellatrix. McCrory was originally cast as Bellatrix Lestrange in Order of the Phoenix, but had to drop out due to pregnancy.Naomi Watts was previously reported as having accepted the role,only for it to be denied by her agency.

* Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange, one of Voldemort's principal Death Eaters, older sister of Narcissa Malfoy, and aunt to Draco, cousin of Sirius Black.

* Timothy Spall as Peter Pettigrew, one of Voldemort's principal Death Eaters.

* Mark Williams and Julie Walters as Arthur and Molly Weasley,Ron and Ginny's parents.

* Jessie Cave as Lavender Brown,Ron's girlfriend. Watson described her as "perfect for the role," although Cave did not attend the open auditions.An open casting call was held for the part on 1 July 2007. Over 7,000 girls turned out for the audition and read from a scene with Madam Pomfrey, Hermione, and Ron.Yates tested Grint with the top five choices for Lavender, reading certain lines and kissing, to see which pairing had the best chemistry.

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Orion A.

Lucy Liu Improvising?

Lucy Liu had trouble learning her lines for the hit summer-flick,Kung Fu Panda.The film,starring Jack Black,opened to rave reviews everywhere including the country where the film takes place,China.

"Working without knowing what you are doing from start to finish is very difficult," Liu said in an interview with The Associated Press. "It was really improvisation. It was exciting. It keeps you on your toes."

Liu,who starred in films such as Charlie's Angels and the sequel,Charlie's Angels:Full Throttle,said that even though she was drawn to the film because of its Asian background,she doesn't want to be restricted to playing only Asian-oriented parts.

"I think there are more filmmakers out there who are doing more colorblind casting," she said. "I'm hoping it will continue to expand. But it is a long process."

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Glimpse of New "Harry" Movie At the IMAX

Rumor has it that some Harry Potter fans may catch a glimpse of the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince when they go to see The Dark Knight:The IMAX Experience. Although for only sixteen seconds,die-hard fans will only buy a ticket to see this early teaser for the film.The film is due for release on November 21,2008 in theaters nationwide and will be the sixth installment in the Harry Potter film series.

Opened Up A New Channel

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Movie Talk Podcast on YouTube.

The YouTube Podcast about Toy Story 3 and Tranformers 2 was put on YouTube. Here is the link to view the video:

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