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‘E.T.’: 30 YEARS LATER

foxallaccess — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:43:42 +0000

The movie industry has changed a lot over the years. These days, even the biggest movies will have a few good weeks, then fade away as the next big thing hits theaters. In fact, it’s been over a decade since any movie spent 10 consecutive weeks in the Top 5 at the box office. One film that stands out from the rest is the 1982 film, “E.T.” The accomplishments of E.T. were spectacular – it spent 27 weeks in a row in the Top 5, 16 of those at Number 1. And even though it was released at a time when movie tickets cost less than 3 bucks a piece, it’s still number one on the all-time list of top-grossing movies. We could quote its accomplishments all day, but perhaps the biggest is that it’s Steven Spielberg’s favorite film. (Click on the audio player to hear Steven Spielberg)Steven Spielberg

Drew Barrymore was just a little girl, only 6 years old, when she made E.T., and she remembers how working with Spielberg changed her life. (Click on the audio player to hear Drew Barrymore) Drew SpielbergToday E.T. celebrates its 30th anniversary. So go ahead hop on your bike, turn on your heartlight, and phone home.

CURSES! ADAM SANDLER IS A NAUGHTY ‘BOY’ IN NEW MOVIE

foxallaccess — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:52:30 +0000

Along with his run on Saturday Night Live, Adam Sandler cut his teeth recording comedy albums filled with suggestive language and headlining his share of R rated films. Although Funny People received an R rating, Sandler’s subsequent movies (Just Go With It, Jack and Jill, Grown Ups) have been comedy that the entire family can enjoy. With That’s My Boy, Sandler returns with more adult humor, and he says it was pretty fun using curse words, even if it irritates members of his family. (Click on the audio player to hear Adam Sandler) Adam Sandler

That’s My Boy opens in theatres this Friday.

MADAGASCAR 3 BEATS PROMETHEUS AT WEEKEND BOX OFFICE

foxallaccess — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 17:24:32 +0000

Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted took the box office crown, earning $60,350,000 over the weekend. Since its first film in 2005, the Madagascar franchise, which features the voice work of Ben Stiller and Chris Rock, has been roundly loved by both children and adults.

Prometheus, director Ridley Scott’s return to the sci-fi genre, came in at second place, taking in $50,000,000. Starring Noomi Rapace and Charlize Theron, Prometheus serves as a prequel to Scott’s 1979 feature Alien, and the filmmaker has stated that more Alien installments are in the works. With the success of Prometheus, a sequel is pretty much a foregone conclusion.

Last week’s box office winner, Snow White and the Huntsmen, fell two spots to third place, grossing $23,021,000. Despite a 59% drop from last week, there are still strong rumors of a sequel.

Rounding out the top five is Men in Black III, which earned $13,500,000 in its third week of release. The film has earned over $135,505,000, proving that the franchise is still going strong (the first Men in Black came out in 1997). Over a month since its release, The Avengers is still going strong, as it came in at number five with $10,809,000. The Avengers is now the third highest grossing film of all time, trailing James Cameron’s two blockbusters, Titanic and Avatar.

‘MADAGASCAR’S’ BEN STILLER: FUNNY RUNS IN THE FAMILY

foxallaccess — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 22:54:04 +0000

Ben Stiller grew up in a show business family, as his parents are famed comedic team Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara (they were called Stiller and Meara). Some children go the opposite way career wise from their parents, but Stiller admits he loved movies as a kid and was determined to follow in his parents’ footsteps. (Click on the audio player to hear Ben Stiller) ben Stiller

It’s amazing to think that The Ben Stiller Show debuted over twenty years ago (1992) and he directed (and starred) in the 1994 feature Reality Bites. Now he’s one of the many voices in the family film Madagascar 3, which is out in theatres now.

THERON: ‘PROMETHEUS’ IS RIDLEY SCOTT’S SPECIALTY

foxallaccess — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 22:22:27 +0000

Filmmaker Ridley Scott, who flourished in the sci-fi world thanks to Alien and Blade Runner, makes an ambitious return to the genre with the new film, Prometheus. Scott’s cinematic trademark is his unmatched visual style, and Oscar winner Charlize Theron was excited to work with Scott in the feature, which also stars Noomi Rapace and Michael Fassbender. Theron believes that movies like Prometheus are simply Scott’s “ball of wax.” (Click on the audio player to hear Charlize Theron) Charlize Theron

CAN BRANDON ROUTH STILL SOAR AFTER ‘SUPERMAN’?

foxallaccess — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 23:33:43 +0000

Brandon Routh’s star was expected to reach new heights with the release of the 2006 feature Superman Returns, director Bryan Singer’s loving homage to Richard Donner’s first rate feature Superman. Unfortunately, the film, although it turned a decent box office profit, did not perform up to expectations, putting a stall on Routh’s career. Past Superman actors Christopher Reeve and George Reeves tried their best to shed the Man of Steel image, with Reeve actually having a solid career beyond the cape.

The question is if Routh, who has starred in independent films since Superman Returns, will find a role that will put him back in the spotlight. The actor, who stars in the upcoming CBS sitcom Partners, says though he’s grateful for the iconic role but he is determined to carve out his own path. (Click on the audio player to hear Brandon Routh) Brandon Routh

‘DJANGO UNCHAINED’: WILL TARANTINO WIN THE WEST?

foxallaccess — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:36:50 +0000

Quentin Tarantino has long expressed his love for Italian filmmaker Sergio Leone, the director behind such Westerns as Once Upon A Time in the West, A Fistful of Dollars, and The Good, The Bad & The Ugly. Echoes of Leone’s operatic, visual style and punchy dialogue can be found in most of Tarantino’s work, most notably in Tarantino’s two Kill Bill films and Inglourious Basterds.

The trailer to Django Unchained, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx, and Christoph Waltz, looks terrific, and it’s great to see Tarantino getting the chance to direct his own Western. Let us know what you think.

Django Unchained opens in theatres Christmas Day.

CHARLIZE THERON ‘MAX’-ED OUT, THEN GOT ‘PROMETHEUS’

foxallaccess — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:54:58 +0000

Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron needed a bit of providence to land her role in director Ridley Scott’s sci-fi epic Prometheus, as her earlier commitments to a planned Mad Max movie prevented her from fulfilling her dreams of working with Mr. Scott. When the Mad Max feature was postponed, Theron devoted her energies into Scott’s highly anticipated film. (Click on the audio player to hear Charlize Theron) Charlize 1

Although Scott’s movies are known for their elaborate visuals and meticulous production design, the filmmaker is often overlooked for his acute attention to narrative. His previous films The Duellists and Matchstick Men show a director who also has a keen eye for compellng characters, and Theron loved working on her Prometheus role with the filmmaker. (Click on the audio player to hear Charlize Theron)Charlize 2

Theron and Prometheus co-star Noomi Rapace will get their share of comparisons to Sigourney Weaver, Ridley Scott’s most popular heroine from Alien. Theron credits Scott for not being afraid of showing that strong female leads can actually carry a sci-fi/action movie. (Click on the audio player to hear Charlize Theron) Charlize 3

“Prometheus,” co-starring Idris Elba and Michael Fassbender, opens Friday.

BEN STILLER ENJOYS MAKING MADGASCAR FILMS

foxallaccess — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:59:44 +0000

If you liked “Madagascar 1 and 2,” I’m sure you’re thrilled that the crew is back for a new adventure, “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted.” Ben Stiller was happy to return to his role of Alex, the lion, in fact, he’s gotten more and more attached to Alex as time goes on! (Click on the audio player to hear Ben Stiller) Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Jessica Chastain lead the all-star voice cast for “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted.” It’ll be in theaters everywhere this Friday!

LANCE HENRIKSEN WANTS A ‘MILLENNIUM’ MOVIE

foxallaccess — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:11:10 +0000

Throughout his career, Lance Henriksen has had a stable career in both film and television, but it’s his work as the android Bishop in Aliens and as the mysterious Frank Black in Millennium, an underrated supernatural drama from X-Files creator Chris Carter, which stand as his trademark roles. Although it’s been off the air for 12 years, Millennium still retains a diehard following, and Henriksen believes that if a low budget Millennium is ever made, it would be a hit for 20^th Century Fox. Henriksen, who’s currently voicing the part of the villain Teasler in the Disney XD series Tron: Uprising, adds that he wrote an introduction for an upcoming Millennium novel. (Click on the audio player to hear Lance Henriksen) Lance Henriksen