For Nasir “Nas” Jones, 2014 has been a very productive year in cinema. He celebrated the 20th anniversary of his groundbreaking debut album Illmatic with…
Even Ron Burgundy is no match for Smaug … but then again he is a formidable force as a mythical dragon portrayed by master thespian Benedict Cumberbatch. The long-awaited Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues was unable to steal the box-office crown from The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug this weekend. Anchorman 2 Movie Trailer Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues Trailer Anchorman 2 has made $61.3 million in the first five days of its release, but earned a modest $26.8 million over the weekend, less than the 2004 original. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, meanwhile, made $31.5 million over the weekend, raising its overall total to $127.5 million through two weeks. Thanks to overseas business, the second installment in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings prequel trilogy is likely to match its predecessor’s $1 billion finish. Oscar hopeful American Hustle got off to a great start with $19.1 million as it opened nationwide after a very limited run in New York and Los Angeles. The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug Trailer The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Trailer Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and filmmaker David O. Russell could very well add more Academy Awards to their collections. Speaking of J-Law, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire just passed Despicable Me 2 to become the year’s second biggest movie behind Iron Man 3 . Meanwhile, Disney’s Frozen has now beaten last year’s Wreck-It Ralph and will soon surpass Tangled thanks to its continued box-office might. The animated hit earned itself another $19.5 million during its fourth weekend in theaters, raising its total to $191.6 million as Christmas approaches.
Curse you Orlando Bloom! Six years ago the song from a YouTube video stuck in my brain on a loop for what seemed like an eternity. Now you have to go and be all cute and sing it yourself as you wrap up filming on The Hobbit and I’m sure “They’re taking the Hobbits to Isengard” will lull me off to sleep for weeks. If you haven’t seen the original, you can watch it below. They Are Taking The Hobbits To Isengard Now that its catchy little tune is firmly implanted in your brain, it’s time for Legolas himself to serenade us. Take it away Orlando Bloom… after the jump! Orlando Bloom Says Goodbye to Legolas Bloom is wrapping up filming on The Hobbit: There and Back Again which is the third installment of the Hobbit trilogy. He is so far the third main character to wrap with Sir Ian McClellan as Gandalf and Evangeline Lily as Tauriel saying goodbye to the film franchise earlier this month. While it is depressing thinking of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movie universe coming to an end, we still have two movies to look forward to. Check out the new The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug trailer now!
Peter Jackson ‘s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey surpassed the competition at the box office over the long New Years weekend, outgrossing powerhouse newcomers Django Unchained and Les Misérables in their first full weekends in theaters. The first installment of the Hobbit trilogy grossed a chart-topping $48.3 million in the Friday to Tuesday holiday period in 4,100 theaters. That was nearly $3.788 million more than the overall box office’s runner-up, Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained , though it should be noted that that title screened in 1,090 fewer theaters. The result is that Django scored the highest per screen average among the top 10, with $14,788 vs. The Hobbit ‘s $11,780. Django grossed $44.513 million over the long weekend. Fellow Christmas opener Les Misérables took in $41.14 million over the five-day holiday, placing third and a strong $14,620 average. The Box Office Top 10 with numbers from the New Years Friday – Tuesday holiday: 1. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Gross: $48,300,511 (Cume: $238,001,325) Theaters: 4,100 (PSA: $11,780) 2. Django Unchained Gross: $44,513,232 (Cume: $77,833,497 – Xmas Day Opener) Theaters: 3,010 (PSA: $14,788) 3. Les Misérables Gross: $41,140,685 (Cume: $87,579,110 – Xmas Day Opener) Theaters: 2,814 (PSA: $14,620) 4. Parental Guidance Gross: $23,667,732 (Cume: $38,456,424 – Xmas Day Opener) Theaters: 3,367 (PSA: $7,029) 5. Jack Reacher Gross: $21,262,535 (Cume: $51,815,693) Theaters: 3,352 (PSA: $6,343) 6. This Is 40 Gross: $18,678,740 (Cume: $42,609,030) Theaters: 2,914 (PSA: $6,410) 7. Lincoln Gross: $12,122,623 (Cume: $136,652,420) Theaters: 1,966 (PSA: $6,166) 8. The Guilt Trip Grosss: $10,424,431 (Cume: $24,834,787) Theaters: 2,431 (PSA: $4,288) 9. Monsters, Inc. Gross: $9,831,867 (Cume: $21,958,331) Theaters: 2,618 (PSA: $2,463) 10. Rise of the Guardians Gross: $7,644,497 (Cume: $92,891,627) Theaters: 2,055 (PSA: $2,381) [ Source: Box Office Mojo ]
Phaedra Parks may have an extra special reason to drink champagne Monday night, but the reality star will be refraining from doing so… … because she’s pregnant! The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member made the announcement herself today by submitting the following photo to People : Parks is showing off her baby bump here while on vacation with family and friend in the Bahamas. The attorney wed husband Nida in 2009 and they welcomed their first child one year later. We send our heartfelt congratulations to the couple and its expanding family!
Eating Denny’s entire 11-piece “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” menu in a single sitting sounds certifiably insane … unless you’re Jamie “The Bear” McDonald did. Okay, it still sounds insane, but he did it anyway. Denny’s Hobbit Menu Challenge In 20 minutes, Jamie McDonald inhaled about 156 ounces (9.75 lbs) of food and drink and 8,610 calories, not including ketchup. Totally worth it, undoubtedly. The Ring Burger alone is a stunning 1,420 calories … of course all Hobbit fans know the Ring has a way of corrupting those who seek it, so that makes sense. THG NOTE: Don’t try this at home. Maybe an easy salmon recipe instead.
Heroes from ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘Jack Reacher’ take spots 40 through 31 in our list of the year’s best. By MTV News Staff Kristen Stewart in “Snow White And The Huntsman” Photo: Universal Pictures
If it were up to us, every movie that hit theaters would be chock full of female flesh. But until that glorious day arrives, we are stuck with another non-nude week in the cinema. The wide release this week is the mega-budgeted fantasy flick The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey , but don’t look there for any unexpected skin. A little bit sexier is new release Save the Date (2012), featuring tempting brunettes Lizzy Caplan and Alison Brie as sisters grappling with commitment. Sadly, there’s no need to mark this movie down on your calendar, because the closest they get to nude is Lizzy in her skivvies at the 8-minute mark. More after the jump!