Hollywood braces for 2005 as sequels and remakes dominate
Clint Eastwood argues studios chase remakes sequels and TV adaptations amid a tentative 2005 lineup. The plan includes 32 titles in those categories, eight superhero or comic inspired projects, and ten remakes such as War of the Worlds and King Kong. Titles like Star Wars Episode III and Harry Potter Goblet of Fire anchor the slate alongside The Producers musical remake.
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Meet the Fockers Holds No 1 at Box Office in Weekend Take
Moviegoers flocked to Meet the Fockers for a second weekend, earning 42.8 million dollars to stay atop the box office. Exhibitor Relations projected 2004 annual revenue surpassing 9.4 billion, up 14 percent from 2003. Unofficial year end totals and three day weekend figures were to be released today.
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Medium debuts with promise despite some hokey setup
NBC’s Medium centers on Allison DuBois a gifted clairvoyant whose husband and a Texas Ranger test her abilities while she juggles family life The premiere pairs Arquette and Howard in sharp dialogue and creepy shocks The show aims to marry home life with psychic crime solving but faces competition from CSI Miami and relies on engaging characters and humor to sustain interest
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Talking Turkey The 10 Biggest Movie Bombs Of 2004
Countdown of the year’s top flops cites domestic gross and budgets for each title. Highlights include Envy and Catwoman amid a list of costly misfires with varied critical reception and audience response.
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