May 24th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
The chat with Peter Jackson and Guillermo del Toro about the new ‘The Hobbit’ movies took place today — or yesterday depending on where you live. And some minor facts came out of it. Peter Jackson mainly spoke about his role in making the movie, but there were some other interesting tidbits too.
About a possible Blu-ray set of the ‘Lord of the Rings’ movies, Peter Jackson said, “We are working on a blu ray [sic] version of the LOTR trilogy with Warner Bros at the moment, not sure when it is due for release. It certainly won’t be this year.”
Guillermo also confirmed the (likely) involvement of Howard Shore for the movies’ score. “Yes- absolutely, Shore is the VOICE of these films and we will absolutely be invited back. Peter and Fran have talked to him a couple of times already and Ive [sic] exchanged emails about the subject. He will return.” Interesting, since Peter Jackson replaced Shore at the last moment for his ‘King Kong.’
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May 24th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
May 24th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
 | | Hugh Hefner is said to have chosen Robert Downey Jr. to play him in the biopic called ‘Playboy.’ No contracts have been signed, but Hefner apparently liked his humor and vulnerability in ‘Iron Man.’
Brett Ratner (’Rush Hour’), announced as the director last year, ditched out and is currently not involved in the project anymore. I have no idea how solid these rumors are. The movie has been a long time coming and last year Tom Cruise was even mentioned to play Hugh Hefner.
The picture is currently set to release somewhere in 2009.
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May 24th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
These aren’t the hottest production stills going around, but it’s always fun to see the magic of cinema. On Location Vacations got some pictures taken on the Christmas set of ‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop.’ It’s the new movie with ‘The King of Queens’ star Kevin James. You might also remember him from ‘Hitch,’ with Will Smith.
Too bad I don’t live near the Burlington Mall. I would’ve liked to check out the Christmas spirit.
May 24th, 2008 at 1:37 am
More early estimates, more numbers. We love those big numbers. After a good Thursday opening with $25 million, ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’ is picking up its pace. Yesterday’s $25 million was a little disappointing, considering how early projections were much higher. But now it seems like the movie is playing like a family oriented film, tracking well from 25 years and up. Not the hyper-charged crowd who has to see the movie on its opening day.
The Friday box office estimates for ‘Indiana Jones 4′ indicate another $30.8 million, which would make a total of $56 million for Thursday and Friday. Not spectacular, but still very good. This would translate into $100 million for the traditional 3-day weekend — Friday to Sunday. And a total of $150 million for the 5-day Memorial Day weekend. The 5th place in box office history for the 5-day event.
I wasn’t expecting the old man to break records and it looks like it won’t. But I think Steven Spielberg and his gang can safely say they will get paid, since their baby will break $400 million worldwide.
May 24th, 2008 at 12:16 am
