Movie Industry News: Somber, Not Sober
By Guest Writer
Some sad happenings, big openings and minor announcements. Like most weekends at my apartment.
- Isaac Hayes and Bernie Mac both passed away over the weekend at the respective ages of 65 and 50. I don’t have anything cheeky to say about it. Well, I do, but I won’t
- Pineapple Express had a big opening this weekend, making around $22 million since Wednesday. This wasn’t enough to smoke The Dark Knight, though which took number one for the 4th weekend in a row and has made a staggering $441 million since it opened. Holy grosses, Batman!
- It was announced that Brad Pitt will have a major role in Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming WWII movie, Inglorious Bastards. Also in talks are Simon Pegg and B.J. Novak from The Office. Hostel director Eli Roth has already been cast. I can only hope something horrific happens to his character as punishment for making Hostel.
- There is probably going to be a 24 movie. I wonder how long it’s going to be. Hm.
- Kevin Smith’s latest effort Zack and Miri Make a Porno was downgraded to an R rating from NC-17 after the director argued his case with the MPAA rating board. Well, that makes sense…?
