Walt Disney Pictures has made a TV deal with ABC Family regarding the television rights to Tim Burton’s 3D Fantasy, Alice in Wonderland. The movie debuted this past weekend with a ridiculous three day total of $116.3 million domestically. With that type of success it’s no surprise that ABC wanted to get it while it’s hot.
The winner of the 2010 Academy Award for Best Actress goes to Sandra Bullock for The Blind Side. The actress was the front runner in the category this year and previously won the Golden Globe for this role. She thanked her mother and her fellow nominees, especially her “lover” Meryl Streep. It was emotional and humorous at the same time and for the rest of her life she’ll be cited as Academy Award winner, Sandra Bullock.
Check out her acceptance speech…
So glad to see New Moon finally be dethroned from its number one spot, even if it is by Sandra Bullock’s Oscar attempt. At least the The Blind Side has heart and a message instead of… well what exactly did New Moon have aside from some cool special effects and a couple of interesting moments with Michael Sheen?
Check out this weekends numbers…
If you’re a movie coming out this weekend that doesn’t have a vampire or a werewolf as its central character, you’re screwed. No one stands a chance against the Goliath that is New Moon, but here are a list of today’s opening releases that will more than likely be overshadowed by drawn on abs and red contacts.
If you’re looking for a heart-warming drama, check out Sandra Bullock’s new film, The Blind Side, and for a more kid-friendly vibe there’s the animated alien feature, Planet 51. The rest of the films listed are in limited release, so check out the tickets and times to see if they’re playing at a theater near you.
Check out this week’s releases and trailers below…
In 2006 Michael Lewis released a book entitled, The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game that told the tough story of professional football player Michael Oher and his journey to the NFL. The book was adapted into a feature, and centers on a young and homeless Oher (Quinton Aaron) who is taken in by the affluent Tuohy family in Memphis, Tennessee. He isn’t so much a delinquent as he is misguided, and the film highlights how they gave him the direction to reach his full potential in sports and in life.
Check out our review of The Blind Side…
This weekend, Sandra Bullock will be stepping into the world of films that are “based on a true story,” with her latest work, The Blind Side. The Rookie director John Lee Hancock takes on the book of the same name about an impoverished kid, who found personal and professional success through the compassion of a well off suburban family.
Bullock stars as Leigh Anne Tuohy, a woman who makes her own rules and expects everyone else to play by them. Through the film, the actress wears expensive clothes, gaudy jewelry, and sports a bright blond dye job from root to tip. We spoke to Bullock about the pressure of playing a real person as opposed to a fictional character, what she looks for in a movie role, and why she’s decided to take it slow at this point in her career.
Check out our interview below…
This weekend vampires won’t be the only ones tackling the box office. Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw will both star in The Blind Side, an inspirational sports story about professional football player Michael Oher. The film is based on the book of the same name, which was penned by Michael Lewis, and adapted for the screen by writer- director John Lee Hancock. A featurette has just been released that includes interviews from the cast as well as the real Michael Oher who is portrayed by Quinton Aaron in the film.
Sandra Bullock is trading in romantic comedy for a full-blown sports drama (great!). From The Rookie director, John Lee Hancock comes The Blind Side, a true story based on the real life events of All-American football star Michael Oher. The film is scheduled for release on November 20th, and we have the official poster and a new trailer which is just as good as the first one, if not better.
Take a peek below…
I will admit, I rag on Sandra Bullock a lot for starring in lack luster romantic comedies, but her upcoming film The Blind Side is going for the uber dramatic. The film’s trailer was recently released, and it takes advantage of every opportunity to make you cry. The Blind Side is based on a true story about a mother and a wife who helps a young, impoverished teenager better his life. Tim McGraw co-stars in the film, which obviously takes place in the South due to the strong accents being displayed.
Check out the trailer after the jump.
