Monthly Archives: June 2013

“Star Trek” opens huge — in China

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Roger Moore

The Hollywood blockbuster took in an impressive $25 million plus in the newly-important Chinese market over the weekend. That’s without any scenes set there, any Chinese characters or any pandering to Chinese interests, unlike say “Iron Man 3.”

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“Star Wars” relay race for charity to kick off Comic Con again this year

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Roger Moore

Last year, “Star Wars” fans raced from Santa Monica to San Diego, in costume, to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation. This year, this Lucas-sanctioned event (he buys into most charitable uses of his trademarks like this) will … Continue reading →

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“Man of Steel” — a behind-the-scenes featurette

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Roger Moore

Cavill and Crowe are the main players in this one.

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Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” loads up on stars/Glenn Close, Karen Gillan…

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Roger Moore

James Gunn is directing the debut feature of this Marvel franchise. It’s shooting in the UK this month and next. Glenn Close and Zoe Saldana and Chris Pratt and Lee Pace and Michael Rooker (the last two plays villains, natch) … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview: “Machete Kills”

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Roger Moore

The trick to this “Machete” franchise — And really, did the first film earn enough ($26 million) to warrant a sequel?– is finding funny-violent things for Danny Trejo and his all-star supporting cast (Sofia Vergara, Mel Gibson, Charlie Sheen/Estevez, Lady … Continue reading →

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