Ice Age 3 Sequel Keeps the Same Family Bond Charm
The third Ice Age entry offers more action and cuddly creatures for kids and parents alike, continuing the familiar characters and themes from the first two films. New faces and places appear, but the core idea remains a stitched together clan of misfits forming a loving unit.
Dinosaur family returns for another wild underground adventure
The film follows Manny the mammoth Ellie the mammoth wife Diego the saber tooth Sid the sloth and Crash and Eddie as they journey into a lost world of dinosaurs. A new member Buck the one eyed weasel steals the show with jokey antics in a light slapstick tale aimed at younger audiences. The 93 minute movie is rated PG for mild rude humor and peril and earns two stars.
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Little People of America Bipartisan Move to Ban Midget Term
New York a group called on the FCC to ban the word midget calling it as offensive as racial slurs. The appeal followed an April episode of NBCs Celebrity Apprentice that featured a detergent ad titled Jesse James and the Midgets with contestants including Joan Rivers depicting little people in demeaning scenes.
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Jackson memorial ticket lottery draws 8750 winners
Los Angeles fans who registered to attend Michael Jackson's memorial service awaited word on Sunday if they were among the 8,750 selected for tickets. Each winner will receive two tickets and be notified by email after 9 a.m. PDT.
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Transformers and Ice Age tie for Fourth of July box office crown
Transformers Revenge of the Fallen and Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs each grossed 42.5 million dollars in the weekend estimates, with final Sunday numbers due to determine the No 1. Universal’s Public Enemies debuted at No 3 with 26.2 million, while Transformers leads the year’s domestic total at 293.5 million after 12 days.
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Weekend Box Office and Top Grossing Films
Estimated U S and Canadian theater ticket sales for Friday through Sunday from Hollywood com place Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs at 42.5 million and Transformers Revenge of the Fallen at 425 million in a tie for third Public Enemies 26.2 million The Proposal 12.8 million The Hangover 10.4 million Up 6.6 million My Sister s Keeper 5.3 million The Taking of Pelham 123 2.5 million Year One 2.1 million Night at the Museum Battle of the Smithsonian 2.1 million.
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Public Enemies review notes stagnant pacing in epic crime tale
The film boasts period detail production values and strong cast led by Johnny Depp and Christian Bale, but suffers from a slow pace until the finale. Michael Mann’s visual flair contrasts with a romanticized, partial portrait of John Dillinger, yielding a mixed verdict. Runtime 130 minutes. rating two and a half stars.
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