Orphan
July 31, 2009
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NEW IN THEATERS:
Funny People:
In the latest from director Judd Apatow, Adam Sandler stars as a veteran stand-up comedian who has a near-death experience.
Aliens in the Attic:
A group of kids must fight off an alien attack when knee-high extraterrestrials invade the family vacation home.
ALSO IN THEATERS:
G-Force:
An elite team of highly trained secret agent guinea pigs is the world's last hope against an evil plot to take over the world.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince:
Daniel Radcliffe returns as the teen wizard, back at Hogwarts and facing his darkest threat yet.
The Ugly Truth:
Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler team up as TV morning show producers searching for the ugly truth on what makes men and women tick.
Orphan:
A mourning couple decides to adopt a child, only to discover that the seemingly sweet angelic little girl is not what she appears to be.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs:
Manny, Sid, Diego and the rest of the computer- animated critter crew are back for their third prehistoric adventure -- this time in 3D!
Check out the trailer for 'Funny People' below...
July 27, 2009
G-Force drew in over $32 million in its debut weekend, sending Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince to the No. 2 spot. Potter still managed to bring in $30 million in their second week, but its numbers were 60% less than their opening weekend.
Here are the top ten films for the weekend of July 24-26:
1. G-Force: $32 million
2. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: $30 million
3. The Ugly Truth: $27 million
4. Orphan: $12.7 million
5. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs: $8.2 million
6. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: $8 million
7. The Hangover: $6.5 million
8. The Proposal: $6.4 million
9. Public Enemies: $4.1 million
10. Bruno: $2.7 million
July 24, 2009
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We'll have to wait until the box office numbers are in to see who wins this battle, but if you are planning on catching a flick this weekend, here are this weeks new releases:
NEW RELEASES:
The Ugly Truth:
Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler team up as TV morning show producers searching for the ugly truth on what makes men and women tick.
G-Force:
An elite team of highly trained secret agent guinea pigs is the world's last hope against an evil plot to take over the world.
Orphan:
A mourning couple decides to adopt a child, only to discover that the seemingly sweet angelic little girl is not what she appears to be.
ALSO IN THEATERS:
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince:
Daniel Radcliffe returns as the teen wizard, back at Hogwarts and facing his darkest threat yet.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs:
Manny, Sid, Diego and the rest of the computer- animated critter crew are back for their third prehistoric adventure -- this time in 3D!
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen:
Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf return to join with the Autobots' battle against the evil Decepticons.
Bruno:
Sacha Baron Cohen is a flamboyant Austrian fashionista who takes his show to the U.S., wreaking havoc on unsuspecting Americans.
Check out our special video from Los Angeles premiere of The Ugly Truth below...
July 22, 2009
The film has now prompted discussion about the possible negative impact this may have on those wishing to adopt. Both Washington politicians and the Worldwide Orphans Foundation are bothered by the controversial film, and want viewers to boycott.
Politicians wrote a letter published in the DC Examiner saying, “While we understand the movie may be intended as a far-fetched thriller, its trailer contains images and messages about adopted youth that are inaccurate.”
“While these children often come from troubled families, they have the ability to form healthy relationships, achieve in school and succeed in life when given the opportunity. Having met with hundreds of these young people as part of our advocacy for change, we can personally attest to how incredibly strong, loving, and promising they each are.”
Dr. Jane Aronson, a pediatrician and CEO of the Worldwide Orphans Foundation, echoed their statement. The website NJ.com says Aronson is “encouraging moviegoers to boycott the film to send a strong message to studio executives that they cannot make money off of orphans and vulnerable children.”
The doctor believes Orphan “continues to perpetuate gross misinformation about adoption” as “the movie trailer has already caused great distress on adopted children who have seen the trailer in their neighborhood theaters and the comfort of their homes.”
The movie opens this weekend on July 24th. Will you be going to see it???
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