Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: January 18, 2009

Niall Browne — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:01:37 +0000

Sunday has rolled around again and that means that it’s Weekend Movie News Wrap Up time.

This week:

We have the box office rundown; Don Quixote rides again; Emmerich lays Foundations; Scott Pilgrim gets a cast and Juno what Diablo Cody is doing next?

Box Office

The US public showed their lack of taste once more with Kevin James’ Paul Blart: Mall Cop capturing the top spot over the Martin Luther King weekend with an estimated $35 million. Badass Clint Eastwood drives Gran Torino into the runner-up position with a gross of $26 million over the four days. I’m betting 78 year old Clint could kick James’ ass in a fight. Can somebody arrange that, please?

My Bloody Valentine 3-D should slaughter about $25 million over the long weekend. Talk about making a killing at the box office. Speaking of killing, Hotel For Dogs should bark up $18 million.

Rap biopic Notorious made an excellent ...

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Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: January 18, 2009