| This Wk | Last Wk | Title | Dist. | Weekend Gross | Cumulative Gross |
Rlse Wks |
# of Theaters |
| 1 | – | Semi-Pro | New Line Cinema | $15,075,114 | $15,075,114 | 1 | 3121 |
| 2 | 1 | Vantage Point | Sony Pictures Releasing | $12,819,245 | $40,823,745 | 2 | 3150 |
| 3 | 2 | The Spiderwick Chronicles | Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies | $8,700,378 | $55,028,942 | 3 | 3654 |
| 4 | – | The Other Boleyn Girl | Sony Pictures Releasing, Focus Features | $8,203,061 | $8,203,061 | 1 | 1166 |
| 5 | 3 | Jumper | 20th Century Fox Distribution | $7,568,462 | $66,790,968 | 3 | 3128 |
| 6 | 4 | Step Up 2 the Streets | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | $5,742,479 | $48,621,711 | 3 | 2528 |
| 7 | 5 | Fool’s Gold | Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution | $4,418,229 | $58,800,790 | 4 | 2845 |
| 8 | 12 | No Country for Old Men | Paramount Vantage, Miramax Films | $4,114,994 | $69,680,625 | 17 | 2037 |
| 9 | – | Penelope | Summit Entertainment, LLC | $3,802,144 | $3,802,144 | 1 | 1196 |
| 10 | 6 | Definitely, Maybe | Universal Pictures | $3,382,005 |
$26,650,585 |
3 |
2189
Courtesy of Yahoo! |
“Semi-Pro” tops the chart, but is a Full-on Flop! It may not seem as such considering it is the “#1 Movie in the Country” right now, I know. 
However, Will Ferrell’s newest vehicle which cost $57 Million to make, took in the shockingly low three day total of a little over $15 Million. This R-rated venture was one of the final projects from New Line Cinema and seemed to be heavily effected by that R-rating. Ferrell’s hits in previous years “Blades of Glory” (2007) and “Talladega Nights: Ballad of Ricky Bobby” (2006), which scored $118 & $148 Million respectively, were both PG-13 flicks, and obviously did very well. It could also be a case of ressurecting virtually the same character one too many times.
“Semi-Pro” barely dethrones last weeks King, the Dennis Quaid Thriller “Vantage Point” which steps down to the second slot. “The Spiderwick Chronicles” also dropped a spot as Fox’s “Jumper” fell behind the Sony release “The Other Boleyn Girl”. In a personal surprise “Step Up 2: The Streets” is still doing well with a tally of nearly $6 Million this week and nearing the $50 million mark. “Fool’s Gold” by Warner Bros. with the pairing of Kate Hudson, and Matthew McConaughey falls two spots as well to #7. It seems as though winning an Oscar has revived the Coen brothers “No Country for Old Men”, as it has jumped four slots since last week. Christina Ricci, Reese Witherspoon team in “Penelope”, and Ryan Reynolds’ “Definately, Maybe” enjoys the #10 position atleast until next week. Honorable mention should go to “Juno” takes #11 in it’s 13th week of release, and “There Will Be Blood” holds #15 @ 10 weeks of release.
With Jason Statham in “The Bank Job”, and our newest Epic treat “10,000 B.C.” opening this weekend things will get interesting in the “Battle of the Box Office”!
Broadway debut in “The King and I“, followed by supporting roles in the production’s of “Peter Pan“, The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up“, and “Close of Play” all before graduating film school. Upon graduating New York University Alex landed his first feature film role in the Charles Bronson vigilante film series with “Death Wish 3” (1985), following up  as a vampire thug in “The Lost Boys” (1987). Though, it would still be two more years until he found his place in history. Co-Starring with Keanu Reeves, and George Carlin “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” (1989) was a pop-culture sensation making “Party On” & “Bogus” household terms. (Not Wayne’s World) Which was followed by a lesser sequel “Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey“(1991), and two nominally successful series`. Winter then teamed with longtime friends Tom Stern, and Tim Burns on an MTV project entitled “The Idiot Box” which was a hit, but due to budget issues couldn’t be ironed out to make it happen. The three landed a $12 Million dollar deal with 20th. Century Fox to finance “Freaked” (1993). Alex Winter would then disappear for six years until emerging once again with his Self-Written, and Directed film, released by Lionsgate Films, “Fever” (1999) which received much acclaim. Then, Alex Winter seemingly vanished again for another eight years before a small part on the series “Bones” (2007), and voiced the role of King Mole Man in the animated series, “Saul of the Mole Men” (2007). Where has he been? It seems Alex has been content behind the camera as a Writer/Director for Commercials, and Advertisements. He is currently working on “We’re Here to Help“ Starring, Alan Rickman (Harry Potter(s), Dogma). IMDB had this on “We’re Here to Help“, A slick and ambitious pharmaceutical executive is sent on a hopeless humanitarian mission deep into a war-torn African nation, but he soon finds that he is grossly unprepared for the absurd situation that awaits him. Sounds intriguing. Well, Party ON, and BE EXCELLENT to each other. 
The sequel to the 1987 cult hit The Lost Boys takes us to the shady surf city of Luna Bay, California, where vampires quickly dispatch anyone who crosses their path. Into this dark world arrive Chris Emerson (Hilgenbrink) and his younger sister, Nicole (Reeser). Having just lost their parents in a car accident, the siblings move in with their eccentric Aunt Jillian and become new prey for the locals way of life. When Nicole unwittingly falls for a local vampire, Chris must locate and destroy the gangs lifeline before his sisters transformation is complete; to do this Chris finds himself relying on the expertise of none other than Edgar Frog (Feldman). Subtle references to characters from the original film, and cameos from returning actors offer homage to the Lost Boys legend and set a sinister tone of impending doom.
“He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe, goes against the evil Skeletor to save the planet Eternia and protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull.” What could we be in store for? Rumor has it this version of one of my favorite 80’s icons will be filmed in the same style, and cinematography as 300, which gives us something to seriously look forward to. Eternia, He-Man, and the rest of the cast of Characters that created the Masters of the Universe, in my opinion, could only truely be brought to the big screen as a live-action feature with the talent, abilities, and technology of our modern day filmmakers. Joel Silver has been rumored to be attached to produce this. As some of you may know other films that Silver is accredited with…Die Hard 1&2, Predator 1&2, Road House, Weird Science, Leathal Weapon 1-4, Matrix 1-3, and numerous other SMASH HITS. Though, he also brought us Dungeons & Dragons: The Movie, but I won’t hold that against him much. Justin Marks is coming forth to write. His most notable work to date…Well, not much, however he’s also writing “Street Fighter: Legend of Chun Lee”. We can only hope Marks is an avid watcher of the cartoon, and huge fan of the franchise. Even if the dialogue is limited, I’m sure the visuals will be nothing short of stunning. I’m looking forward to a fantastic visual masterpiece ! Setting myself up for a let down? Could be.
Writen by Russell Gewirtz (Inside Man(2)) Righteous kill boasts an ALL STAR(`cept 50 Cent)CAST of Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese(Acting), Donnie Wahlberg, John Leguizamo, 50 Cent, Brian Dennehy, and MORE! After 8 collaborations, Martin Scorsese, and De Niro hadn’t worked together since Casino (1995). I wouldn’t have thought that their next project would have been in front of the camera. Pacino and De Niro are teaming again for the first time since “Heat”, and second time in history as Two Veteran New York City Detectives on the hunt for a poem-writing vigilante who may very-well be one of their own. Could this be a serious hopeful for a golden statue?
Mystery/Drama which was Writen by J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5, World War Z(Screenplay)), and stars Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich, Amy Ryan (Gone Baby Gone) and more. Jolie plays a woman whose son is abducted but retrieved; she suspects, however, that the returned child is not hers. The woman must then confront corruption in the LAPD.
Scotland, along with some of England has been overtaken by a plague known as the “Reaper Virus”. The contaminated area was walled off, and left to it’s on devices. 25 years later…The “Reaper Virus” has gotten past the wall, and the powers that be are forced to do something, anything. Led by Major Eden Sinclair(Rhona Mitra: Skinwalkers, Number 23) an Elite team is sent into the “Hot Zone”. In a land that is a living hell, they’re challenged with the task of retrieving a cure that can save all mankind, and get out with their lives. Malcolm Mcdowell is usually brilliant, I’m hoping he’s in a villianous role. Bob Hoskins(Mario) Always makes me smile. Here’s an exerpt from Neil Marshalls’ Myspace “One of the things I was adamant about doing with Doomsday was going back to a kind of gritty stunt/action movie that doesn’t get made anymore. Real people, in a real world, doing really REALLY dangerous stuff! No green screen, no wires, just crazy stunties standing on, jumping into, and hanging out of cars travelling at 80mph and smashing into each other!” This should be a great ride to look foward to!