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Lone Ranger bombs – who’s next?
More “Oh no, Silver!” than “Hi-ho, Silver!”, Johnny Depp’s Western romp The Lone Ranger has bombed at the box office. The much-hyped blockbuster, which reportedly cost more than US$225 million (NZ$292 million) to make and another
Kristen Wiig says no bridesmaids sequel
OPINION: Ever since Bridesmaids crashed the box office in 2011, proving you didn’t need Carrie Bradshaw or Angelina Jolie’s fight choreographer to tell a story about women that could make a whole bunch of money in theaters, there’s been some hope of a sequel.
Kristen Wiig Says No Bridesmaids Sequel. Where Is Our Lady Franchise?
OPINION: Ever since Bridesmaids crashed the box office in 2011, proving you didn’t need Carrie Bradshaw or Angelina Jolie’s fight choreographer to tell a story about women that could make a whole bunch of money in theaters, there’s been some hope of a sequel. But a profile of star Kristen Wiig in Harper’s Bazaar suggests that hope has been in vain.
Bullock out to break chick flick stereotype
When she talks about her typical day, Sandra Bullock’s eyes light up. The 48-year-old Oscar-winning actor has seen more than her fair share of Hollywood premieres and awards ceremonies, but today she’s talking preschool and play dates, thanks to her three-year-old son Louis.
Killing time with a cup of tea
“Just bear with me, I’m making myself a morning cup of tea,” hollers Killing Joke frontman Jaz Coleman, on the phone from an island off the coast of Thailand. A cup of tea That’s not exactly a rock ‘n’ roll scenario for the British post-punk industrial band who have influenced the likes of Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Metallica.
Man of Steel: first reviews
The first reviews for Warner Bros’ highly anticipated and super expensive Superman reboot have landed.
Bananas in Pyjamas dumped
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has ceased production of its iconic children’s television program, Bananas in Pyjamas.
Will Smith’s Scientology disaster
The pressure is on Will Smith. His new film, After Earth, has crashed in the US, breaking his box office winning streak
Red-hot success for Tattletale Saints
The Tattletale Saints have been pulling in the crowds on their recent six-week, 20-something date tour of New Zealand but that shouldn’t really surprise. The Auckland-based duo of Cy Winstanley and Vanessa McGowan, who have been together on and off both professionally and personally for a decade, won over a dedicated audience when they crowd-funded through Pledgeme their debut album How Red Is The Blood