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Hey Adventureland Friends: Christmas has come and gone. I hope you had a great one. Or made the best of it. We had 3 local families that had brave death. One I will note here. Doug's wife lost her dad. She made a last minute trip home with her kids. Determined to spend Christmas with his kids, he flew down Christmas Eve and back on Christmas afternoon. All without missing work. We had far less dramatic holiday. I ate much less than usual. But I watched more movies than usual. Check them out at the very bottom. Got left over candy canes? See Snack Bar below. Our Lost Legend is a childhood cut short. An Ireland trip can be yours. See Auction Watch for details. Blingo is the place to be on friday for movie buffs. The prizes awarded are movie tickets. This is now owned by Publishers Clearing House. http://www.blingo.com/friends?ref=LJt9EIXsXBaBuP-fW5DaMrkkYSk +===================================+ Find your showtimes @ Adventureland http://advland.bravehost.com +===================================+ <> <> <> BOX OFFICE <> <> <> +===================================+ 'TREASURE' IS BOX-OFFICE GOLD Santa was good to Hollywood over Christmas, delivering hearty box-office returns more than 34%higher than the same weekend last year. The tale "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" pulled in $65.4 million over the 5-day weekend. The Will Smith flick "I Am Legend" dropped to second with a $47.6 million take. "Alvin and the Chipmunks" finished third with $38.6 million. Films that opened Christmas: "Alien vs. Predator: Requiem" collected $9.5 million; "The Great Debaters" brought in $3.6 million; "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep" took in $2.4 million. "The Bucket List" opened on 16 screens with $161,840, while "Persepolis" opened on 7 screens with $37,118. Movies brought in a total of $160 million Friday through Sunday, compared to about $119 million for the same period last Christmas weekend. The top 20 movies at U.S. & Canadian theaters Friday- Tuesday, followed by distribution studio, 5-day gross through Tuesday, number of locations, average receipt, total gross through Tuesday and weeks in release, as compiled by Media By Numbers: 01) "National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets" Disney, $65,444,195, 3,832 locations, $17,078 average, $65,444,195, 1 week. 02) "I Am Legend" Warner Bros., $47,685,378, 3,620 locations, $13,173 average, $150,950,671, 2 weeks. 03) "Alvin and the Chipmunks" Fox, $38,609,310, 3,499 locations, $11,034 average, $94,476,107, 2 weeks. 04) "Charlie Wilson's War" Universal, $15,952,430, 2,575 locations, $6,195 average, $15,952,430, 1 week. 5. "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" Dreamworks/Paramount, $13,635,390, 1,249 locations, $10,917 average, $13,635,390, 1 week. 06) "P.S. I Love You," Warner Bros., $10,048,349, 2,454 locations, $4,095 average, $10,048,349, 1 week. 07) "Alien vs. Predator: Requiem" Fox, $9,515,615, 2,563 locations, $3,713 average, $9,515,615, 1 week. 08) "The Golden Compass" New Line, $6,931,000, 2,953 locations, $2,347 average, $51,379,000, 3 weeks. 09) "Juno" Fox Searchlight, $6,817,494, 305 locations, $22,352 average, $9,802,170, 3 weeks. 10) "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" Sony/Columbia, $6,257,174, 2,650 locations, $2,361 average, $6,257,174, one week. 11) "Enchanted" Disney, $6,235,069, 2,752 locations, $2,266 average, $100,433,462, 5 weeks. 12) "The Great Debaters" MGM, $3,604,000, 1,164 locations, $3,096 average, $3,604,000, 1 week. 13) "Atonement" Focus, $2,900,722, 297 locations, $9,767 average, $6,713,097, 3 weeks. 14) "No Country for Old Men" Miramax, $2,776,355, 1,222 locations, $2,272 average, $37,794,134, 7 weeks. 15) "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep" Sony, $2,385,644, 2,772 locations, $861 average, $2,385,644, 1 week. 16) "The Kite Runner" Paramount Classics/Dreamworks, $1,957,563, 377 locations, $5,192 average, $2,658,448, 2 weeks. 17) "The Perfect Holiday" Yari Film Group, $1,344,741, 1,247 locations, $1,078 average, $4,865,959, 2 weeks. 18) "This Christmas" Sony Screen Gems, $1,338,517, 879 locations, $1,523 average, $48,152,367, 5 weeks. 19) "Fred Claus" Warner Bros., $1,195,236, 1,155 locations, $1,035 average, $70,976,126, 7 weeks. 20) "August Rush" Warner Bros., $647,495, 701 locations, $924 average, $29,669,062, 5 weeks. http://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/ +===================================+ <> <> <> NOW SHOWING <> <> <> +===================================+ Expected May 2008 NATIONAL TREASURE 2: BOOK OF SECRETS When a missing page from the diary of John Wilkes Booth surfaces, Ben's great-great grandfather is implicated in Abraham Lincoln's death. Determined to prove his innocence, Ben follows clues from Paris to London and back to America. This journey leads Ben and his crew to world's most treasured secrets. Rated PG for some violence and action. "...a family-appropriate adventure saga that just wants to entertain, not break new ground." -- USA Today, Claudia Puig "When you can tell the cast is having fun, it's kind of hard not to yourself." -- E! Online, Dezhda Mountz http://worldsbiggesttreasurehunt.movies.go.com/ +===================================+ <> <> <> COMING SOON <> <> <> +===================================+ Opening January 11, 2007 SUMMER PALACE Two Beijing university students fall madly in love and become swept up in the tumultuous pro-democracy movement in 1989. http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809423283/ Opening January 18, 2007 CITY OF MEN Two lifelong friends must confront a shocking secret from their past when they find themselves on opposite sides of a gang war. http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809700272/ +===================================+ <> <> <> LOST LEGEND <> <> <> +===================================+ HEATHER MICHELLE O'ROURKE (1975): DOB: December 27, 1975, San Diego, California DOD: February 1, 1988, San Diego, California (cardiopulmonary arrest and intestinal stenosis) This child star dazzled American audiences in the role of Carole Anne in the Steven Spielberg horror film, Poltergeist. The famous director discovered Heather while she and her family were eating lunch at the MGM Commissary. After failing her first screen test for Poltergeist, Heather was invited back a second time and won the part in the 1981 film, beating out the more famous Drew Barrymore. She was only 6 years old. Heather’s performance won raves from critics and audiences alike. She reprised her role as Carole Anne in two less popular Poltergeist followups. Heather’s life was cut tragically short on February 1, 1988 when she died in the Emergency Room after battling an intestinal disorder. Heather was 12 years old. NOTABLES: President of her class in the 5th grade. While filming Poltergeist, one scene really scared her. Steven Spielberg stopped everything, put her in his arms, and said that she would not have to do that scene again. (Cinefantasque, July 1988) In real life, she loved to go shopping. The girl had to have everything match, from shoes to earrings. She also loved to make and eat sweets. For a pet, she had a St. Bernard. As a gift from the crew, she got to keep the goldfish from Poltergeist. She died while on hiatus from filming Poltergeist III (1988), her final movie, which is dedicated to her memory. She was replaced with a blonde stand-in. Performed from age 3 in numerous commercials before her Poltergeist (1982) role, most notably for Mattel and McDonalds. Rests in a mausoleum next to Truman Capote and Mel Torm?. Tried out for the role of Vicki on "Small Wonder" (1985). Ranked #65 on VH1's '100 Greatest Kid Actors' special. Her line, "They're here", ranked #69 on the 'AFI'S TOP 100 Movie Quotes' special which aired on CBS. She also holds the distinction of being the youngest (age 5 at the time) actor/actress to utter the line that made the list. A straight-A student throughout her school career. Her favorite movie of all time was Disney's Dumbo (1941), and her favorite movie she appeared in was the original Poltergeist (1982). Her favorite TV shows were "Three's Company" (1977) and "The Benny Hill Show" (1969). Some of her lesser known creative talents were calligraphy, drawing, baking, singing, and dancing. Planned to attend college at UCLA and major in filmmaking. Of Danish-Irish descent and heritage Mentioned in Denis Leary's "Downtrodden Song," the finale to his one man show "No Cure For Cancer," where he names a bunch of famous people who died. He calls her "The chick from the Poltergeist movies". Appeared on the doll box for Mattel's "My First Barbie" in 1980. Heather's Poltergeist III (1988) co-star Tom Skerritt was one of her pallbearers at her funeral. Is buried in the same cemetery as Poltergeist costar Dominique Dunne. QUOTABLES: "I hope people enjoy what I do. That would make me happy because I'd be bringing others pleasure while doing something I like." "I never watch horror movies as a rule." "Why do people want my autograph? It's just my name on a piece of paper." "I'm really not afraid of spooky things. When I have to look really frightened, I concentrate on scary things like losing my kittens or something like that." I hope to do a different character some day. I'm tired of this one, kind of. If there is a sequel, a 'Poltergeist IV,' I hope it's the last. http://heatherorourke.net/site/ http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=1173 http://www.findadeath.com/Deceased/o/Heather%20ORourke/heather_o.htm +===================================+ <> <> <> SNACK BAR <> <> <> +===================================+ PEPPERMINT FUDGE Add your leftover candy canes to this holiday delights. You'll find the creamy fudge topped with crushed peppermint candy hard to resist. Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup (5 oz. can) NESTL?® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 1/2 cups NESTL?® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/4 cup crushed, hard peppermint candy Directions: LINE 8-inch-square baking pan with foil. COMBINE sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. STIR in marshmallows, morsels, vanilla extract and peppermint extract. Stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows are melted. Pour into prepared baking pan; cool for 1 minute. Top with candy, pressing in slightly. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Lift from pan; remove foil. Cut into 48 pieces. ©2006 NESTL? www.VeryBestBaking.com +===================================+ <> <> <> BUDDY LIST <> <> <> +===================================+ !!! PAKADEVA'S FREEBEES !!! This is the place ! Find real freebies, Interesting finds, & contests ! Subscribe to enter & receive a FREE phone card ! Check our Crafts, Natural Beauty & Recipes pages. ( International ) http://www.pakadevasfreebees.com ??? WANT SOMETHING FOR NOTHING ??? Free stuff with free shipping. If it's not clearly free, it's not on Free N Clear! Freebies and samples with no postage sent to you! We do the legwork, so you don't have to. http://www.freenclearstuff.com +===================================+ <> <> <> BOOKMARKS <> <> <> +===================================+ ARE YOU READY 4 DIGITAL TV? After February 17, 2009, standard analog TVs that get their programming from an over-the-air antenna will go dark. If you subscribe to cable or satellite, you will still be able to watch on your analog TV. But if you rely on an over-the-air signal, you will have to take action if you still want to watch television! The purpose of this site is to arm you with basic information about the switchover to digital TV. http://www.indydtv.com/ +===================================+ <> <> <> BLOG BYTES <> <> <> +===================================+ BLOCKBUSTER VS. NETFLIX Blockbuster, which has been losing money on online movie orders, is boosting prices of its DVD-by-mail service for new customers and some existing ones. The immediate beneficiary was Netflix. While Blockbuster was losing online customers over the summer - Netflix cut prices and added subscribers. 'KNIGHT RIDER' CAR 4 SALE An original KITT - the talking car from "Knight Rider" - is for sale on eBay. This black 1984 Pontiac Trans Am is being sold to satisfy the debts of slain real estate developer Andrew Kissel. Another original KITT was sold by an auto dealer. That 1982 Trans Am was 1 of 4 "camera cars" and sold for $100,000. PREGNANT TEENS IN SPOTLIGHT In the new hit movie "Juno" and now in real life with Jamie Lynn Spears, 16-year-olds get pregnant and decide to bear the child. "Juno" is the latest in a series of recent movies in which the heroine, faced with an unexpected pregnancy, chooses not to have an abortion. Others include "Knocked Up," "Waitress" and "Bella." NICK EXPLORES SPEARS OPTIONS Nickelodeon is considering a special about sex and love following the news that Jamie Lynn Spears is pregnant. The network has made no announcement about the future of "Zoey 101." Filming for the fourth and final season has finished. For the special, Nick said it's talking with Linda Ellerbee. DEATH OF BORAT & ALI G Borat is dead. Sacha Baron Cohen tells The Daily Telegraph that he's retiring the Kazakh journalist and aspiring rapper Ali G. He brought Borat to the masses with "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan." He first introduced the character on "Da Ali G Show" on HBO. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/ +===================================+ <> <> <> DVD SHOWCASE <> <> <> +===================================+ Buy your favorite DVDs @ Adventureland http://psgoods.bravehost.com +===================================+ <> <> <> NOW SHOWING <> <> <> +===================================+ THE NANNY DIARIES The emotional and humorous journey of Annie Braddock, from a working-class neighborhood in New Jersey, who ends up working as a nanny in elite and ritualistic Manhattan. She quickly learns that life is not very rosy on the other side of the tax bracket. Rated PG-13 for language "Although Johansson has a knack for nailing most roles, the angry yet fun-loving nanny doesn't quite work for her." -- Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Meghan Peters "...the picture's ending is guaranteed to lose whatever shreds of audience goodwill remain." -- San Francisco Chronicle, Mick LaSalle +===================================+ <> <> <> COMING SOON <> <> <> +===================================+ February 12, 2008 INTO THE WILD Based on a true story and bestselling book. After graduating, Christopher abandons his possessions, gave his savings to charity and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness. He encounters a series of characters that shape his life. Rated R for language and some nudity "It's an intensely physical movie, yet it's never just physical." -- Entertainment Weekly, Owen Gleiberman "(Sean Penn) focuses on the best aspects of Chris McCandless, played wonderfully by Emile Hirsch." -- Los Angeles Times, Kenneth Turan +===================================+ <> <> <> AUCTION WATCH <> <> <> +===================================+ LIGHTS! CAMERA! IRELAND! Gerry sent Holly to Ireland to rediscover what life is all about. What she found there lifted her heart. Take part in our "P.S. I Love You" movie prop auction and allow Tourism Ireland to guide you on your very own adventure. The proceeds benefit SADS Foundation. http://www.ebay.com/psiloveyou (Page will redirect to seller's about me page) Are you looking for an authentic period-built log home? Not the usual log home package. Donated by a local family and moved from their farm to the park. Due to neglect and disrepair, the Hagerstown Park Board will place this on eBay in January 2008. I have been in this cabin several times. It is rare two-story construction. Built of hard woods and field stone. A true gem that can and must be saved. -Paul +===================================+ <> <> STEALS & DEALS <> <> +===================================+ TAKE A BITE OUT OF STEEP DVD PRICES! Buy one DVD get one free! Save on Top A&E Titles. With television series and documentaries for history buffs and sports fans all on sale, there's something for everyone. Enter code BUYONEGETONEANE at checkout to save! Offer ends 10/16. Discount applies to the lower priced items. http://www.deepdiscount.com/DVD---A-E-Buy-One-Get-One-Free_stcVVcatId479941VVviewcat.htm?promoCode=BUYONEGETONEANE A UNIQUE GIFT IDEA 4 MOVIE BUFFS MovieTexts are a totally new way to send greetings or just keep in touch. Tap in your message and we turn your words into their own little movie. Each has been crafted by an experienced filmmaker. We'll deliver it for you by e-mail or mobile phone. We can send it at any time - up to one year in the future. http://www.clickaudit.com/goto/?75497 HOME THEATER, GAME ROOM & SNACK BAR Shop our Pre Holiday Sale and Save Big! We carry products for your bar, kitchen, rec room, patio and more. Save 5%-10% on your order by entering the corresponding code during checkout. On orders up to $99.99; save 5% with code A5 $100-499.99; save 7.5% with code A75 $500+; save 10% with code A10. http://www.clickaudit.com/goto/?75500 +===================================+ <> <> <> NEWS REELS <> <> <> +===================================+ +===================================+ <> <> <> REEL TALK <> <> <> +===================================+ FORMER CHILD STAR ARRESTED Danielle Fishel, a heartthrob on ABC's "Boy Meets World," was arrested on a drunk driving warrant from Los Angeles County. Fishel was arrested Thursday just before 5 a.m. after officers stopped a car she was in, said Newport Beach Sgt. James Rocker. She was released shortly after her arrest. Fishel spent more than 7 years playing Topanga, the love interest of star Ben Savage. Fishel is special correspondent for the Tyra Banks show. NORRIS: 'TRUTH' BOOK IS LIES Chuck Norris is taking on a new book titled "The Truth About Chuck Norris," saying it's a big lie and he wants to stop its distribution. On friday, Norris sued Penguin Group and book creator, Ian Spector. The actor, whose real name is Carlos Ray Norris, says the preface of the book refers to meetings between Norris and Spector at Brown University, and thanks Norris for "playing along." But, the lawsuit said, Norris never authorized Penguin or its Gotham Books division to use his name, image or likeness in connection with sales of the book, which was published Nov. 29. BAM CLOSER 2 OPENING THEATER Bam Margera is a step closer to opening a theater in his hometown. West Chester Borough Council has agreed to withdraw its objection to a liquor license for the MTV star's planned theater. The council voted 5-2 in favor of withdrawing its protest of the license after backers agreed not to sell package goods. The liquor control board will have a hearing for neighborhood groups opposed to the theater who have filed protests. http://www.bamargera.com/ +===================================+ <> <> <> TECH TALK <> <> <> +===================================+ SHARP TEAMS WITH TOSHIBA ON LCD Toshiba & Sharp expanded ties in making liquid crystal displays, with competition growing intense among flat-panel TV producers. Toshiba will purchase LCD panels from Sharp for TVs of 32 inches or larger. In turn, Sharp will buy computer chips for use in LCD from Toshiba. The partnership will combine the LCDs of Sharp with the semiconductors of Toshiba. Sharp will buy 50% of its system LSI for TVs from Toshiba, and Toshiba will buy 40% of its LCD panels from Sharp by 2010. The numbers may grow, they said. +===================================+ <> <> <> TRADE TALK <> <> <> +===================================+ NO WGA DEAL 4 LETTERMAN David Letterman's company met with writers to reach a deal that would allow the "Late Show" to return with writers. The Writers Guild of America said, "A lively exchange of information took place." Absent a deal, the show's goal of returning Jan. 2 is up in the air. Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Kimmel are coming back without writers. Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert will bring their shows back without writers Jan. 7. Rob Burnett, CEO of Worldwide Pants, said this, "We had a substantive discussion today with the WGA and look forward to continuing these talks next week." WRITERS WILL DO SPIRIT AWARDS Writers Guild of America says its members will be allowed to work for the Spirit Awards despite the uncertainties surrounding other awards shows because of the writers strike. WGA said the show's producers asked before the strike began. The guild already has refused to participate in the Academy Awards and Golden Globes. Producers of People's Choice Awards said they are revamping their show because of the strike. The ceremony typically airs live but will be taped for a Jan. 8 telecast on CBS. The Spirit Awards will be presented Feb. 23, before the Academy Awards. +===================================+ <> <> <> GAME TALK <> <> <> +===================================+ +===================================+ <> <> TIME CAPSULE <> <> +===================================+ December 21, 1937 - Walt Disney debuted the first, full-length, animated feature in Hollywood, CA. The movie was "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." December 23, 1930 - Ruth Elizabeth Davis arrived in Hollywood under contract to Universal Studios. They changed her name to Bette Davis for the movies. December 24, 1990 - Tom Cruise & Nicole Kidman were married. December 26, 1974 - Jack Benny died at age 80. December 28, 2000 - Shannen Doherty was arrested for driving under the influence. December 30, 1953 - The first color TV sets went on sale for about $1,175. December 31, 1947 - Roy Rogers & Dale Evans were married. +===================================+ Here are the movies I watched for Christmas. Yes, I watched them back to back. I have placed "*" before and after my favorites. But I hope you watch them all. *A BOYFRIEND FOR CHRISTMAS* On Christmas Day, Santa brings two lonely people together. But can love overcome deception? A CAROL CHRISTMAS "A Christmas Carol" has been modernized. The "Scrooge" is a talk show host named Carol. *ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS* Widowed Sara has had little time for romance, but her son's Christmas wish for new dad changes that. *THE CHRISTMAS CARD* In the midst of war, Cody is touched by a card and sets out on a mission to find her. A CHRISTMAS WEDDING Emily & Ben met on Christmas day now plan to marry on this Christmas day almost two years later. *CHRISTMAS IN PARADISE* Two bereaved families take holiday vacations to an island to escape the memories of Christmas past. *A GRANDPA FOR CHRISTMAS* Bert (80) takes in his granddaughter (9) after his estranged daughter is involved in a car accident. THE NOTE A scrap of paper with a message of love & forgiveness leads a writer on an inspirational journey. Have a safe and happy New Years celebration. Grandpa always said, "What you do on New Year's Day you will do throughout the year. So he worked, calling it job security. I will be here behind the keyboard. HAPPY NEW YEAR! GOOD LUCK & BEST WISHES IN 2008! Rewind, Paul @ Reel 2 Reel mailto:advland@iwon.com?subject=Reel_2_Reel Make tonight a movie or game night! http://adventureland.moviefever.com |
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