Box Office Breakdown: Avatar Leaps Further Up the Charts
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, Disney, Lionsgate, Paramount, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Horror, Musicals, Romance, Science Fiction, Sequels, Comedy, Sports, Thrillers, Box Office, Lists,
Hear that sound? That’s Avatar knocking on Titanic‘s door.
Over the past three days, Fox’s sci-fi blockbuster padded another $50.3 million to its total, officially making it the top entry of 2009. (Sorry, Transformers!) The movie now stands directly behind Jim Cameron’s other film on the international charts ($1.34 billion compared to $1.84 billion) and is ranked 7th on the domestic charts. (The Dark Knight sits on that list at #2 with $533,345,358.)
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In Theaters This Weekend (1/8)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Magnolia, Lionsgate, Universal, Action, Adaptation, Documentary, Horror, Romance, Science Fiction, Comedy, Thrillers, Lists, New Releases,
Here are a few selections in theaters this weekend:
- Daybreakers (R): starring Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, Isabel Lucas (directed by Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig)
- Leap Year (PG): starring Amy Adams, Matthew Goode, Adam Scott (directed by Anand Tucker)
- Youth in Revolt (R): starring Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Justin Long (directed by Miguel Arteta)
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First Look: Michael Cera in Youth and Revolt
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Weinstein Company, Adaptation, Independent, Comedy, Trailers, Upcoming Releases,
Miguel Arteta’s Youth in Revolt tells the story of Nick Twisp (Michael Cera) and his sexually driven endeavors to win the love of the girl of his dreams, Sheeni Saunders, while dealing with the absurd dysfunctions that encircle his life.
Yeah, that’s definitely a Michael Cera film.
Based on the novel by C.D. Payne, the film is set to hit theaters October 30.
Youth in Revolt Finally Starts Casting
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Lionsgate, Weinstein Company, Adaptation, Adventure, Romance, Satire, Comedy, Casting, Upcoming Releases,
Producers of the upcoming C.D. Payne adaptation, Youth in Revolt, decided to spill the beans on developments in casting at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
While Nick Twisp’s shoes have long-since been filled in by Michael Cera, fans of the novel had been curious as to which actors would fill the rest of the slots, as all the roles are quite difficult to tackle. That is, until now! Steve Buscemi will be playing Twisp’s playboy, two-timing father George Twisp while Ray Liotta, Jean Smart, and M. Emmet Walsh have jumped aboard as well.
The Good Girl director Miguel Arteta is attached to the film, adapted by Charlie Bartlett writer Gustin Nash.
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Michael Cera to Star in Film Adaptation of Youth in Revolt
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Weinstein Company, Adaptation, Adventure, Romance, Satire, Comedy, Books, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases,
Youth In Revolt, both a critically acclaimed novel by C.D. Payne and a failed MTV mini-series, has been adapted into a screenplay and began production early this year. This original and hilarious black comedy will star Michael Cera (Juno, Superbad) as the story’s overly sex-crazed protagonist, Nick Twisp, who - along with an inconvenient hair trigger on his erectile response - involves himself in arson, car theft, homelessness and even an identity change to satisfy his pubescent desires and finally lose his virginity. Although no other cast members have been confirmed, Cera’s recently built reputation for the role as the awkward teen with no grip on a decent romantic or sex life (which rightfully won him 2 nominations for Best Young Actor this year) will certainly do great justice for the role.
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