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Hey Adventureland Friends: We had a Birthday Alarm. Happy Belated Birthday to my Aunt Connie! She shares February 11 with Leslie Nielson, Burt Reynolds, Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Lawrence. Want your birthday noted here? Check out Birthday Alarm for details. I only use first names here. So you can sign-up with confidence. http://www.clickaudit.com/goto/?36409 Now, on a sad note comes the passing of Roy Scheider. I dedicate this issue in his memory. He is best known for scaring you out of the water with 'Jaws.' http://advland.bravehost.com http://reel2reel.bravehost.com http://advland.braveblog.com http://www.adventurelandvideo.com 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 <> <> <> +===================================+ MC CONAUGHEY & HUDSON FIND 'GOLD' "Fool's Gold" - the romantic adventure starring Matthew McConaughey & Kate Hudson - led the weekend box office with a $22 million debut. Martin Lawrence's family reunion comedy "Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins" opened at #2 with $17.1 million, according to studio estimates. Disney's "Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus" - previous weekend's top movie - fell to #3 with $10.5 million, a sharp drop from its $31.1 million opening. The movie has grossed $53.4 million after 10 days. Warner Bros. "Fool's Gold" came in a bit under the $23.8 million opening of McConaughey & Hudson's hit romance "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," which debuted over the same pre-Valentine's Day weekend in 2003. With Valentine's Day on Thursday, the studio is counting on "Fool's Gold" to hold up well, said Jeff Goldstein, Warner VP of distribution. Critics hated "Fool's Gold" but audiences were eager to catch McConaughey & Hudson, who play a divorced couple reunited in a quest for 18th-century treasure. "A great marketing campaign, two appealing stars, and reviews be damned," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of Media By Numbers. "Heading into Valentine's week, it's sort of a natural." Universal's "Roscoe Jenkins" features Lawrence as a talk show host who reluctantly heads back to the family homestead for his parents' 50th anniversary. Picturehouse's "Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland," tanked with $507,000. Playing in 962 theaters, the documentary averaged $527 a cinema, compared to $7,043 in 3,125 locations for "Fool's Gold" and $7,175 in 2,387 theaters for "Roscoe Jenkins." Paris Hilton's comedy "The Hottie and the Nottie" did even worse, bombing with $25,000 in 111 theaters for an average of about $225. Distributed by Regent Releasing, the movie stars Hilton as a bombshell who refuses to date until her ugly best friend finds love. Focus Features' action comedy "In Bruges," with Colin Farrell & Brendan Gleeson as hit men laying low in Belgium, opened in limited release, pulling in $471,200 in 28 theaters to average $16,829. Estimated ticket sales for Friday - Sunday @ U.S. & Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers. Final figures will be released Monday. 01) "FOOL'S GOLD" @ $22 million. 02) "WELCOME HOME ROSCOE JENKINS" @ $17.1 million. 03) "HANNAH MONTANA & MILEY CYRUS" @ $10.5 million. 04) "THE EYE" @ $6.6 million. 05) "JUNO" @ $5.73 million. 06) "27 DRESSES" @ $5.7 million. 07) "THE BUCKET LIST" @ $5.3 million. 08) "RAMBO" @ $4.1 million. 09) "MEET THE SPARTANS" @ $4.075 million. 10) "THERE WILL BE BLOOD" @ $4.073 million. http://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/ +===================================+ <> <> <> NOW SHOWING <> <> <> +===================================+ Coming 2 DVD in June 2008. WELCOME HOME ROSCOE JENKINS After his parents request he come home for their 50th anniversary, the TV talk show host packs up his son and bride-to-be and heads to Georgia. It’s a chance to prove to his family that he’s no longer the kid they picked on… But when his family challenges him at every turn, RJ is forced to take a hard look at the man he’s become. Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual content, language and some drug references. "Martin Lawrence and a big-name cast embrace clich?s in a family reunion story." -Los Angeles Times, Kevin Crust "The effort is undermined with crass humor, mugging and slapstick." -San Francisco Chronicle, Walter Addiego http://www.welcomehomeroscoejenkins.com +===================================+ <> <> <> COMING SOON <> <> <> +===================================+ Opening February 22, 2008 VANTAGE POINT Eight strangers with eight different points of view try to unlock the one truth behind an assassination attempt on the President. Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense violence and action, some disturbing images and brief strong language. http://www.vantagepoint-movie.com/index.php Opening February 29, 2008 SEMI-PRO Will Ferrell is the owner/coach/player of basketball team who rallies his teammates to make their NBA dreams come true. http://www.semipromovie.com +===================================+ <> <> <> SHINING STAR <> <> <> +===================================+ JERRY SPRINGER DOB: February 13,1944 - London, England, UK Host of a self-titled nationally syndicated talk show known for outrageous topics and on-screen brawling, Jerry Springer has had an unlikely path to daytime series fame. After earning a Law degree from Northwestern, Springer worked as a campaign aide for Senator Robert Kennedy’s presidential campaign. Springer spearheaded an effort to lower the national voting age from 21 to 18, eventually testifying in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee in support of the ratification of the 26th amendment. Springer’s political career blossomed when, at age 33, he was elected Mayor of Cincinnati, becoming one of America’s youngest mayors. Springer left politics after losing the battle for the governor’s office and launched his career in broadcasting. He began as a news anchor, eventually winning 7 Emmy Awards for his nightly commentaries. “The Jerry Springer Show” first aired in 1991. NOTABLES: Born in a London Underground station after his family fled the Holocaust. The family - mom Margot, dad Richard, and sister Evelyn - moved to Queens, New York in 1949 when Jerry was 5. "The Jerry Springer Show" was developed by WLWT-TV to replace its landmark "The Phil Donahue Show" (1970) (Donahue & Springer worked for WLWT-TV). Springer was forced to revamp its serious format in an attempt to save the show from being dropped by syndicators. A self-described "country singer-songwriter," he opens for Billy Ray Cyrus when scheduling allows, and has even performed at Johnny Depp's Viper Room. QUOTABLES: "I would never watch my show. I'm not interested in it." "If a wrestler could be governor, I could be president!" http://www.jerryspringertv.com/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001761 +===================================+ <> <> <> SNACK BAR <> <> <> +===================================+ VALENTINE'S DAY CHOCOLATE CUPS 2 Cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 1 Tablespoon vegetable shortening 8 Small round balloons Line a baking sheet with wax paper. In a medium saucepan, melt the chocolate and shortening over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring just until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth. Allow to cool slightly so that the chocolate is not hot enough to pop a balloon, but is still pourable. Inflate the balloons to about the size of an orange; tie knots to seal. Starting halfway from the knotted end, spoon the chocolate over the outside of the balloons, completely covering the outside bottom half of each. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off the bottom of the balloons and place them on the lined baking sheet. Chill for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chocolate is firm. Carefully pop the balloons and remove them from the chocolate cups. Chill until ready to serve. NOTES: Serve each chocolate cup filled with about 1 cup of your favorite mousse, pudding, or ice cream. IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES TO LATEX, AVOID THIS RECIPE. © 2007 by Ginsburg Enterprises Incorporated. http://www.mrfood.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 <> <> <> +===================================+ EW Photo Gallery 30 TV SHOWS YOU'D BRING BACK FROM THE GRAVE We asked PopWatchers to tell us which canceled shows left us too soon; see why ''Veronica Mars,'' ''Angel,'' ''Arrested Development,'' and ''Max Headroom'' are among the series you'd revive at your pop-culture seance. http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20176618,00.html +===================================+ <> <> <> BLOG BYTES <> <> <> +===================================+ DOCTORS USE WII 4 THERAPY Nintendo Wii, whose popularity extends beyond teens, is becoming a craze in rehab therapy. Usual exercises can be painful, repetitive and boring. Patients say PT stands for "pain and torture," said James Osborn. Wii requires movements similar to exercise. Stephanie Daugherty said, "They think it's for entertainment, but we know it's for therapy." STAR OF 'JAWS' DIES @ 75 Roy Scheider died Sunday at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences hospital in Little Rock. The hospital did not release a cause of death, but Scheider had been treated for multiple myeloma for the past 2 years. He was best known for his role in Steven Spielberg's 1975 film "Jaws," the first movie to earn $100 million at the box office. http://advland.braveblog.com +===================================+ <> <> <> DVD SHOWCASE <> <> <> +===================================+ Buy your favorite DVDs @ Adventureland http://psgoods.bravehost.com +===================================+ <> <> <> NOW SHOWING <> <> <> +===================================+ ROMANCE & CIGARETTES Nick is married to Kitty, with whom he has 3 grown daughters. He is having on an affair with Tula. When his wife catches him and Tula wants a commitment, Nick finds himself a prisoner of his urges. A good man at heart, he must find his way back to his family before he runs of out chances. Rated R for sexual content including some strong dialogue, and language. http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809264304 +===================================+ <> <> <> COMING SOON <> <> <> +===================================+ Coming 2 DVD February 19,2008. MARGOT AT THE WEDDING A razor-tongued Margot, who creates chaos wherever she goes, sets off on a journey to the wedding of her estranged sister. Margot, with her all-too-rapidly maturing son Claude, arrives with the gale force of a hurricane. From the minute she meets the fianc? – an unemployed artist – Margot plants seeds of doubt. Rated R for sexual content and language. "Leigh and Kidman ignite in wounding scenes that still take measure of love that hasn't slipped between the cracks." -Rolling Stone, Peter Travers "If the movie has one main idea, it's that life's tough and everyone sucks at it. Bring the family!" -Chicago Tribune, Matt Pais http://www.margotatthewedding.com +===================================+ <> <> <> FOOTBALL FLIX <> <> <> +===================================+ RUDY (1993) Rudy has always been told that he was too small to play college football. But he is determined to beat the odds and play for Notre Dame. AIR BUD: GOLDEN RECEIVER (1998) Now in the 8th Grade, Josh discovers he has a great throwing arm and tries out for the football team. Soon after his athletic dog Buddy joins the team. ANGELS IN THE ENDZONE (1997) The football team Jesse is on is terrible, after the death of his dad Jesse quits the team. Then angels come to help them but Jesse's brother can see them. LITTLE GIANTS (1994) Football star Kevin now coaches pee-wee football. When Kevin excludes his niece, Becky, she convinces her dad Danny to coach a team, and beat Kevin's team. VARSITY BLUES (1999) In small-town Texas, high school football is a religion. The head coach is deified as long as the team is winning. THE WATER BOY (1998) The coach discovers the lowly water boy for his college football team has an amazing talent for tackling people much bigger than him. +===================================+ <> <> 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 <> <> <> +===================================+ HAIM STILL ONE OF THE 'LOST BOYS' Corey Haim & Corey Feldman worked their way back through their show "The Two Coreys." Then, he was denied access to his home country of Canada to work on Lost Boys 2: The Tribe. This direct-to-DVD movie is slated for this summer. The Lost Boys put Haim & Feldman on the map as "The Two Coreys." This marks the first time they have worked together on a movie since Feldman's directorial debut 'Busted.' A&E has announced a second season for "The Two Coreys." http://www.ShockTillYouDrop.com AN 'ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT' MOVIE? Sometimes a TV show comes along that is ahead of its time. Perfect examples are Freaks and Geeks and My So-Called Life. Another is Arrested Development. Seems the cancelled comedy will live on in a big screen movie. Mitch Hurwitz & Ron Howard are in the early stage of developing a film based on the Bluth family. News was conveyed by Jason Bateman: "I can confirm that a round of sniffing has started. I can speak for the cast when I say our fingers are crossed." http://www.eonline.com 'RING' BATTLE: TOLKIEN VS. NEW LINE Estate of J.R.R. Tolkien is suing New Line Cinema, claiming the company hasn't paid it a penny from the $6 billion the films grossed. Suit claims New Line was required to pay 7.5%, but they only received an upfront payment of $62,500. The writer's estate, The Tolkien Trust, and original publisher HarperCollins filed the lawsuit. It could block the prequel to the films. Plaintiffs seek $150 million and a court order giving them the right to terminate any rights New Line may have. Such an order would scuttle plans by New Line to make a 2-film prequel based on "The Hobbit." SPIELBERG QUITS THE OLYMPICS Steven Spielberg is ending his involvement as an artistic adviser for the Beijing Olympics. The film director made the decision after Mia Farrow and several humanitarian groups assailed him for working with Chinese organizers. At issue for both Farrow and Spielberg is China's close relationship with Sudan. China buys two-thirds of Sudan's oil. In turn, China sells weapons to the Sudanese government. Spielberg had already urged President Hu Jintao to use China's influence during the Olympics to help in Darfur. 'PASSION' PLEA 4 GIBSON CASH A screenwriter claims he was misled by mel Gibson into accepting a small payment for "The Passion of the Christ." Benedict Fitzgerald claims that when he was asked to write the script, Gibson told him the movie would cost $4 to $7 million. Fitzgerald alleges Gibson promised profit would be distributed to people who worked on it. Fitzgerald claimed he agreed to "a salary substantially less than what he would have taken had he known the true budget for the film," which the lawsuit claims had a budget of $25 to $50 million. The movie grossed several hundred million. +===================================+ <> <> <> TECH TALK <> <> <> +===================================+ YAHOO ACQUIRES VIDEO SERVICE Undeterred by the threat of a hostile takeover, Yahoo completed an acquisition of its own by buying Maven Networks for $160 million. This marks Yahoo's latest attempt to snap out of a 2-year funk that culminated in a takeover offer from Microsoft. Yahoo rejected the bid, prompting Microsoft to raise the possibility of taking its offer - $44.6 billion - direct to the shareholders. Microsoft indicated it's not budging, calling the proposal "full and fair." Talks to buy Maven began before Microsoft announced its bid. Maven helps television and movie studios. Maven works with media outlets including CBS, Gannett, News Corp., Hearst and Sony. Yahoo plans to retain Maven's 70 employees as it lays off 1,000 Yahoo workers. DEMOCRATS URGE COUPON EXTENSION Americans worried about losing their TV signals when analog goes dead now have a new concern: the coupons for the converter boxes have a short shelf life. When consumers get their 2 $40 coupons, they will have 3 before the coupons expire. House Democrats from the Energy & Commerce Committee urged NTIA, the federal agency overseeing the coupon program, to extend the program for consumers whose coupons expire. Wal-Mart, Best Buy and Circuit City pledged to sell converter boxes, estimated to cost $40 to $70. The committee wants consumers who reapply for coupons to get an additional 90 days. The 90-day provision was added when Republicans were in charge. NTIA says 3 months is "reasonable" because it allows plenty of time for consumers to receive and use the coupons. +===================================+ <> <> <> TRADE TALK <> <> <> +===================================+ WRITERS VOTE 2 END STRIKE A 3-month walkout ended Tuesday when writers voted to lift their strike. It clears the way for the Academy Awards to be staged Feb. 24 without pickets or boycotts. Writers did not vote on the deal, reached between union negotiators and studios. The guild will mail contract ratification ballots. Hollywood's labor pains may not be over. The contract between studios and Screen Actors Guild expires in June. +===================================+ <> <> <> GAME TALK <> <> <> +===================================+ +===================================+ <> <> TIME CAPSULE <> <> +===================================+ February 9, 1960 - The first star was placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star was for Joanne Woodward. February 13, 2000 - Charles M. Schulz's last original Sunday "Peanuts" comic strip appeared in newspapers. Schulz had died the day before. February 14, 2002 - Sylvester Stallone filed a lawsuit against Kenneth Starr. The suit alleged Starr had given bad advice about selling stock. +===================================+ See our blog for more information on the following movies. There is a synopsis, box art and web link for each. You are welcome to add your movies too. STAND BY ME Four boys set out on a search for a missing teenager and have the adventure of their lives. THE CURE Dexter, who has AIDS, and his neighbor, Eric, become best friends and make one summer last a lifetime. BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN The forbidden and secretive relationship between two cowboys and their lives over the years. THE MAN IN THE MOON After handsome 17-year-old Court moves into the long vacant Foster ranch, 14-year-old Dani falls in love. MIRACLE IN LANE 2 a 13-year-old boy, confined to a wheelchair, is determined to win a trophy like his athletic brother. THE LION KING Thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his future as King. BROTHER BEAR See through another's eyes, feel through another's heart, and discover the meaning of brotherhood. Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving. For me, it is just another day. I baked a heart-shaped cake for my mom and Dakota. Today, I may bake some cookies. Looking forward to sunday? I certainly am. Look for 'Knight Rider' on your NBC affiliate at 9:00PM. See you next week. Rewind, Paul @ Reel 2 Reel advland@live.com Make tonight a movie or game night! http://adventureland.moviefever.com |
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