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Kids will return to the theaters over the weekend to board "Planes: Fire and Rescue." Adults may purge and watch a sex tape, however. All this means is that there is a choice among the new wide releases.
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The GIF, a popular animated image format in the 80s, persevered and found a new place on the Internet. Where is this new place? Chances are you are using it now.
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With jump in its title, the movie that won the weekend did just that — it jumped. "22 Jump Street' took that solid Friday opening and rode it to a easy win at the weekend box office.
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A successful tale of a young man in need of capturing a dragon to prove worthy is back for another ride, and training, no doubt.
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Lea Michele showed up at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, California on Saturday (May 3) for the Los Angeles, California premiere of “Legends of OZ: Dorothy’s Return,” and was Joined by Martin Short and James Belushi.
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Ryan and Roland Carroll, Chicago-born producer brothers, are re-introducing the second generation of the classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz novels via this Friday’s public release of the animated film “Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return."
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How did a myopic, somewhat muddled little old man become one of animation’s most beloved characters? A look at the new four-DVD set "Mr. Magoo: The Theatrical Collection (1949-1959)" may provide the answer.
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"Mr. Peabody & Sherman" traveled from the second spot to the top of the box office and left the reigning champ "300: Rise of an Empire" and newcomer "Need for Speed" behind.
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The blockbuster movie "Frozen," a Walt Disney Animation Studios musical fairy tale about the bond between two royal sisters in an icy Scandinavian kingdom, won the Academy Award on Sunday for best animated feature film.
In the Media
by Lisa Richwine (Reuters)
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A critical and commercial success, "Frozen" marks a second renaissance for Walt Disney's legendary film studio -- and is widely tipped to win its first ever Oscar for best animated feature next weekend.The movie, which has made nearly $1 billion, is th...
In the Media
by Romain Raynaldy (AFP)
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Look out George Clooney and company, toys are about to take over the box office. "The LEGO® Movie" is already putting together what will be a fun time for many at the movies this weekend.
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Weather woes can take a bite out of many plans people have and going to a movie is one of them. Sometimes with no fault of their own, too.
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So someone put together an animated video, one whole minute in length, which captures everything you needed to know about 2013. You'll never guess which personages feature most ... or maybe you will?
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It was a battle for the box office crown that has a curve ball this time around, so beware. The new release, "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" opened early and that means it needs to be split into two categories.
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After two weeks at the top,"Catching Fire" slipped on the ice of "Frozen." Without a major new release in the way, "Frozen" does indeed take over, at least for now, to the tune of $31.6 million. "Catching Fire" is second with $26.3 million.
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It hasn't opened yet, but "Frozen" may be the animated movie to beat come Oscar time. It has made the list of the 19 animated films that are being considered.
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Bob, Dot, Enzo, Frisket and Megabyte may be coming back. A reimagining of the 90s geek cult classic T.V show ReBoot is currently being developed by Rainmaker Entertainment, Inc.
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No other movie stood a chance against "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2" as it easily topped the box office. That doesn't mean it is a spectacular movie.
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It may be cloudy when all is said and done at the box office this weekend. The clouds will bring sunshine to many movie-goers, too.
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Following the release of Chipotle Mexican Grill's long-form animated advertisement, comedic site Funny Or Die issued a spoof of the commercial - tying Chipotle's video to a commentary on consumer manipulation.
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If you're a long-time Hayao Miyazaki fan, you know his films are often heavy on the fantasy, tinged with real-life history lessons. But in his final film The Wind Rises, the Japanese filmmaker creates his most mature and least kid-friendly work to date.
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Matt Damon took his "Elysium" to the top as it beat the comedy about a fake drug smuggling family in "We're the Millers."
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Bob Bergen has been the voice of Porky Pig for 23 years. He takes that work extremely seriously and, for his efforts, has been twice nominated for an Emmy.
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It was another one of those early starts as two films blasted out of the gate on Wednesday. That leaves two more wide releases for Friday. In all, the movies offer diversity for the audience.
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When one looks at the victory for "2 Guns" at the box office, something else jumps out right away. That is "The Smurfs 2." Let's explain.
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For some reason, "Smurfs 2" found the need to get a jump on the weekend, and has already put away $5.2 million. Surely there was a reason. There always is, but, it doesn't seem like "Smurfs 2" justifies such a move.
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On one hand you have the best opening for an original R-rated horror film. On the other hand, another flop has entered the discussion as the box office story unfolds.
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A feeling of caution may be in the box office air this weekend, even though the green light was flashed for "Turbo." The animated flick drove out of the gate early and has collected $5.5 million so far.
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A repeat winner sits atop the box office heap as the two newcomers couldn't push past those minions. "Despicable Me 2" was able to outlast "Grown Ups 2" and "Pacific Rim."
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As the box office is added up for a long holiday weekend, families went for animation over a western in a big way. A very big way.
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