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Jessica Alba in The Eye trailer

Monday, October 15th, 2007

Check out Jessica Alba in The Eye trailer. The Lionsgate upcoming horror-thrille is the remake of the Hong Kong film “Jian Gui” directed by brothers Danny and Oxide Pang. Blindsince age 5, violinist Allison (Alba) has a cornea transplant so that she would be able to see again. However, she ends up seeing even also some unfriendly ghosts.

George Clooney and Leonardo DiCaprio to team for political thriller?

Monday, October 15th, 2007

George Clooney

George Clooney and Leonardo DiCaprio are two of Hollywood’s most politically active stars are in talks to team for a political thriller. Reports say Hollywood actor George Clooney will direct Leonardo DiCaprio in Farragut North, and both actors would also produce the Warner Bros film. The political thriller Farragut North is an adaptation of an upcoming Broadway play loosely based on Howard Dean’s 2004 presidential election campaign.

The Broadway upcoming play was written by Beau Willimon, who worked on the Dean campaign, directed by Mike Nichols and is set to open in fall 2008, just before the presidential election. (more…)

‘The Brave One’ is No. 1 at box office

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

The Brave One

“The Brave One” flick scared up $14 million at the box office and become the weekend’s top film. The film was directed by Neil Jordan and though the The Brave One’s trailer received at first bad reviews, men an women enjoyed the violent, R-rated film. The Warner Bros. film beat last week’s box-office winner, “3:10 to Yuma,” which was placed second with $9.2 million in ticket sales.

The Brave One’s story follows a woman who fights to recover from a brutal attack by setting out on a mission for revenge according to imbd.com. I haven’t see the movie yet and if you didn’t too, check out the trailer under the article to have an idea about the thriller. A little tip, you can see a movie armed with good performances of celebrities like Jodie Foster and Terrence Howard.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers LLC. Final figures will be released Monday.

1. “The Brave One,” $14 million.

2. “3:10 to Yuma,” $9.2 million

3. “Mr. Woodcock,” $9.1 million.

4. “Dragon Wars,” $5.4 million.

5. “Superbad,” $5.2 million.

6. “Halloween,” $5 million.

7. “The Bourne Ultimatum,” $4.2 million.

8. “Balls of Fury,” $3.3 million.

9. “Rush Hour 3,” $3.3 million.

10. “Mr. Bean’s Holiday,” $2.7 million.

The Brave One trailer: