Nicholas Cage rules the box office leading into Christmas. National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets, one of five new movies, was able to become the top grossing film this past weekend. Appearances by Johnny Depp, Will Smith, Julia Roberts, and Tom Hanks helped the weekend become a big earner for Hollywood.
Here is an estimated rundown:
1. National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets - $45.5 million
2. I Am Legend - $34.3 million
3. Alvin and the Chipmunks - $29 million
4. Charlie Wilson's War - $9.6 million
5. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - $9.3 million
*Red indicates movie new to theaters.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Sweeney Todd
The Green Room highly recommends Tim Burton's new film, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, starring Johnny Depp. Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen also star in the Stephen Sondheim penned movie musical. The movie opened to overwhelmingly positive reviews.
Pollspot: Boston Globe Shows Obama Edge
A new Boston Globe poll released today shows Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton virtually tied in New Hampshire. Obama leads Clinton 30 - 28%. However that is within the polls margin of error of +/- 5 points. On the Republican side, John McCain also appears to be closing in and tying former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. It could be all over for Romney if he loses Iowa to Mike Huckabee and New Hamsphire to John McCain.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Pollspot: Obama Catches Hillary
According to Political Wire, a new USA Today/Gallup poll of New Hampshire voters shows Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama tied at 32%, with John Edwards at 18%.On the Republican side, Mitt Romney leads John McCain, 34% to 27%."Effectively tied for third place are former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, at 11%, and former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee and Texas Rep. Ron Paul, each at 9%."
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Tom Tancredo Drops Out
Republican presidential hopeful Tom Tancredo has dropped out of the presidential race.
Good riddance!
The Secret Life of Bees
ComingSoon is reporting that Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, and Sophie Okonedo have signed on to star in The Secret Life of Bees, based on the novel by Sue Monk Kidd. Also, in final negotiations to star in the film are Alicia Keys and Dakota Fanning.
The film is set in 1964 South Carlolina and centers on Lily Owens (Dakota Fanning), who escapes her lonely life and problematic relationship with her father by running away with her only friend (Jennifer Hudson) to a town that holds the secrets to her mother's past. There she is taken in by an eccentric trio of beekeeping sisters (Keys, Latifah, Okonedo).
Pollspot: Getting Down to the Wire
The Iowa Caucus is fast approaching and it continues to look like a 3-way tie between Obama, Clinton, and Edwards for the Democrats. Take a look at some polls courtesy of Politcial Wire:
American Research Group:
The American Research Group released new polls from Iowa and New Hampshire, but both show results very different than almost every other recently published poll.
Democrats:
In Iowa, Sen. Hillary Clinton leads among Democrats with 29% followed closely by Sen. Barack Obama with 25% and John Edwards with 18%. Obama has the softest support in Iowa among Democrats, with 25% of his supporters say they might change their minds.
In New Hampshire, Clinton leads with 38%, followed by Obama at 24%, and Edwards at 15%.
Republicans:
In Iowa, Mike Huckabee leads with 28%, followed by John McCain at 20%, Mitt Romney at 17%, and Rudy Giuliani at 13%. Huckabee's support in Iowa is the softest among Republicans, with 62% of his supporters saying they might change their minds.
In New Hampshire, Romney and McCain are tied at 26% each.
Strategic Vision:
A new Strategic Vision poll in Iowa that also shows the Democratic presidential race in a statistical tie. Sen. Barack Obama leads with 30%, followed by John Edwards and Sen. Hillary Clinton tied at 27%.For Republicans, Mike Huckabee leads with 31%, followed by Mitt Romney at 25%, Fred Thompson at 16%, Sen. John McCain at 8%, Rudy Giuliani at 6%.
CNN:
A new CNN/Opinion Research poll shows the Democratic race for president in a statistical tie. Sen. Hillary Clinton leads with 30%, followed by Sen. Barack Obama at 28% and John Edwards at 26% -- all within the poll's margin of error of four points.
On the Republican side, Mike Huckabee leads with 33%, followed by Mitt Romney at 25%, and Rudy Giuliani at 11%.
American Research Group:
The American Research Group released new polls from Iowa and New Hampshire, but both show results very different than almost every other recently published poll.
Democrats:
In Iowa, Sen. Hillary Clinton leads among Democrats with 29% followed closely by Sen. Barack Obama with 25% and John Edwards with 18%. Obama has the softest support in Iowa among Democrats, with 25% of his supporters say they might change their minds.
In New Hampshire, Clinton leads with 38%, followed by Obama at 24%, and Edwards at 15%.
Republicans:
In Iowa, Mike Huckabee leads with 28%, followed by John McCain at 20%, Mitt Romney at 17%, and Rudy Giuliani at 13%. Huckabee's support in Iowa is the softest among Republicans, with 62% of his supporters saying they might change their minds.
In New Hampshire, Romney and McCain are tied at 26% each.
Strategic Vision:
A new Strategic Vision poll in Iowa that also shows the Democratic presidential race in a statistical tie. Sen. Barack Obama leads with 30%, followed by John Edwards and Sen. Hillary Clinton tied at 27%.For Republicans, Mike Huckabee leads with 31%, followed by Mitt Romney at 25%, Fred Thompson at 16%, Sen. John McCain at 8%, Rudy Giuliani at 6%.
CNN:
A new CNN/Opinion Research poll shows the Democratic race for president in a statistical tie. Sen. Hillary Clinton leads with 30%, followed by Sen. Barack Obama at 28% and John Edwards at 26% -- all within the poll's margin of error of four points.
On the Republican side, Mike Huckabee leads with 33%, followed by Mitt Romney at 25%, and Rudy Giuliani at 11%.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Britney's Sister Expecting
Image courtesy of Evil Beet GossipJamie Lynn Spears, the 16-year-old younger sister of Britney Spears, has announced that she is expecting her first child.
WGA & the Golden Globes
The Writer's Guild of America has announced that they will be picketing outside the Golden Globes ceremony next month. This will lead to quite a different ceremony and many wonder if any actors will show up and cross the picket lines to attend the ceremony. The WGA strike is now in its 7th week.
Pollspot: Iowa, NH, and National
While Senator Clinton has lost some of her power since I've been away in Europe, I still believe that she can and will win the Democratic Party's nomination. More importantly, I still believe in her. Here are some polls courtesy of Political Wire:
Iowa:
The latest Washington Post/ABC News poll shows Sen. Barack Obama leading the Democratic field with 33%, followed by Sen. Hillary Clinton at 29%, Edwards at 20% and Gov. Bill Richardson at 8%.
Key finding: "Each of the leading contenders appears to enjoy distinct advantages. More of Obama's backers said they are certain to participate than did those who have gotten behind Clinton. But Clinton's supporters are the most committed and enthusiastic, and Edwards counts among his supporters experienced caucus attendees who are more likely to turn out again."
New Hampshire:
A new CNN/WMUR poll shows Sen. Hillary Clinton regaining her lead in New Hampshire -- thanks to a boost in support from older Democratic voters. Clinton leads with 38%, followed by Sen. Barack Obama with 26% and John Edwards at 14%.
In the Republican race, Mitt Romney is still out in front with 34%, followed by Sen. John McCain at 22% and Rudy Giuliani at 16%.
National:
A new Reuters/Zogby national poll shows Mike Huckabee surging into a virtual tie with Rudy Giuliani in the Republican presidential race. Huckabee is now just one point behind Giuliani, 23% to 22%.
Among Democrats, Sen. Hillary Clinton's national edge also shrunk, though she's still eight points ahead of Sen. Barack Obama, 40% to 32%.
Iowa:
The latest Washington Post/ABC News poll shows Sen. Barack Obama leading the Democratic field with 33%, followed by Sen. Hillary Clinton at 29%, Edwards at 20% and Gov. Bill Richardson at 8%.
Key finding: "Each of the leading contenders appears to enjoy distinct advantages. More of Obama's backers said they are certain to participate than did those who have gotten behind Clinton. But Clinton's supporters are the most committed and enthusiastic, and Edwards counts among his supporters experienced caucus attendees who are more likely to turn out again."
New Hampshire:
A new CNN/WMUR poll shows Sen. Hillary Clinton regaining her lead in New Hampshire -- thanks to a boost in support from older Democratic voters. Clinton leads with 38%, followed by Sen. Barack Obama with 26% and John Edwards at 14%.
In the Republican race, Mitt Romney is still out in front with 34%, followed by Sen. John McCain at 22% and Rudy Giuliani at 16%.
National:
A new Reuters/Zogby national poll shows Mike Huckabee surging into a virtual tie with Rudy Giuliani in the Republican presidential race. Huckabee is now just one point behind Giuliani, 23% to 22%.
Among Democrats, Sen. Hillary Clinton's national edge also shrunk, though she's still eight points ahead of Sen. Barack Obama, 40% to 32%.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Journeys with John: Athens
November 30th - December 2nd, 2007
This concludes the Journeys with John series. I return to the United States this week.
This concludes the Journeys with John series. I return to the United States this week.
Friday, December 7, 2007
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
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