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Kung Fu Panda chops Zohan

Congrats to The Strangers for comin in at number 5! Maybe due to my little blog…doubtful, but possible.

As for the major players, Indiana Jones is still alive and kicking with the 3 spot ($23 million). I finally saw it this weekend and was sufficiently pleased. Still, it’s no Last Crusade.


Indiana Jones 4 poster

Number 2 was Adam Sandler’s You Don’t Mess with the Zohan ($40 million), which Pajiba claims stole it’s title from The Big Lebowski. I never thought about that, but it’s not something I wouldn’t put past a studio to do.

And at number 1 is Angelina Jolie’s first blockbuster film of the summer, Kung Fu Panda ($60 million). Granted it’s really Jack Black’s show, but I’d rather focus on her since she annoys me less.

Kung Fu Panda

June 9, 2008   No Comments

Cannes 2008

Indie and big budget films alike premiered today at the distinguished Cannes Festival, including the new Indiana Jones film.

Alas, most of the buzz is about the ever radiant (and pregnant) Angelina Jolie.

Angelina Jolie - April 2008

She attended the festival to support Kung Fu Panda and Clint Eastwood’s Changeling. I’m amazed at how much work this woman does whether acting or crusading for the UN. Perhaps, she’s trying to do all the press now before those twins arrive. Sheesh, six kids? Lucky she’s rich enough to take care of her international brood.

Another highly anticipated movie at the fest is the premiere of Fernando Meirelles’ film, Blindness, starring Julianne Moore, Alice Braga, and Mark Ruffalo.

Trailer Check:

Cannes Fashion sidenote: How awesome did Cate Blanchett look at the premiere? She looks fabulous despite just having a baby four weeks ago. These actresses make losing baby weight so easy…

May 15, 2008   3 Comments