05.9.2012 | By Karen Posada |
*Updated February 2026
Anyone would say that director Tim Burton decided to jump on the vampire bandwagon by adapting Dark Shadows. Taking the popular gothic soap opera from the 60s and making it into a movie is an ambitious move. The idea might even bleed into a couple of extra projects under the same theme. Read More
05.9.2012 | By Jack Rico |
Cuban actress Cameron Diaz, who was just at the What To Expect When You’re Expecting premiere in NYC, is in final negotiations to join the spectacular cast of The Counselor. It’s turning out to be an all-star cast of Hispanic heavyweights that include power couple Javier Bardem and Pénelope Cruz. Read More
05.7.2012 | By SBC Staff |
‘The Avengers’ makes history becoming the biggest box office movie of all time, setting a new record with $200 million dollars; obviously premiering at number one. This superhero packed movie, has gotten high praises from critics and fans alike. It is not surprising that it stole the number one spot, since the buzz around this film has been loud and clear for months even before it opened.
The previous leader of the box office ‘Think Like a Man’ falls to number two, with $8 million dollars. This comedy although it fell one spot, is still holding on strong.
‘The Hunger Games’ is steadily at number three with $5.7 million dollars. This movie has a grand total of $380 million dollars as of now, which shows how big ‘The Avengers’ amount for the first weekend is in the U.S.
The Top 10 Movies in the Box Office are:
1.The Avengers -$200 mil
2. Think Like a Man -$8 mil
3. The Hunger Games -$5.7 mil
4. The Lucky One -$5.5 mil
5. The Pirates! Band of Misfits -$5.4 mil
6. The Five-Year Engagement -$5.1 mil
7. The Raven -$2.5mil
8. Safe! -$2.5mil
9. Chimpanzee -$2.4mil
10. The Three Stooges -$1.8mil
05.6.2012 | By Jack Rico |
The Walt Disney Studios announced today that Marvel’s The Avengers posted an estimated $200.3 million in its domestic debut May 4-6, shattering previous records and positioning the film as the highest-grossing domestic debut of all time. The film’s cumulative global box office gross is an estimated $641.8 million over 12 days in release.
In just three days, Marvel’s the Avengers is the fastest movie to reach $200 million domestically. The domestic debut kicked off Friday, May 4 and marks the second highest single day take of all time at $80.5 million. Saturday’s box office gross of $69.7 million is the highest Saturday take of all time. Moviegoers gave Marvel’s The Avengers a rare and perfect A+ CinemaScore.
Marvel’s The Avengers began opening internationally April 25 and crossed the $600 million mark globally May 6 after just 12 days in release.
International box office highlights include:
Opened May 3 in Russia with $17.9 million, the biggest Marvel opening weekend ever
Opened May 5 in China with $17.4 million
Biggest opening weekend of all time in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Central America, Bolivia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Philippines
Marvel’s The Avengers has now opened in all major markets except Israel, Poland, and Japan.
The film’s success comes a month after Marvel and Disney announced that a sequel to 2011’s Captain America: The First Avenger will be released April 4, 2014. A sequel to last summer’s Thor is scheduled for release November 15, 2013, and the third installment of the hit Iron Man series, which has earned over $1.2 billion worldwide, will arrive in theaters May 3, 2013.
Marvel’s The Avengers is the first Marvel Studios film to be marketed and distributed by The Walt Disney Studios.
05.4.2012 | By Jack Rico |
Movie fans! What would you do or give up to be an actor in one of the biggest blockbusters of all time – The Avengers? A better question to ask would be, how sickly talented do you have to be to even make it past the casting auditions!? Mexican-American actor Walter Perez can pat himself on the back with Thor’s Hammer with a grin on his face from here to Asgard because he achieved just that!
Perez is one of the up and coming rising stars in the highly competitive Hollywood business. It’s even more competitive when you are a Latino actor, because of the dearth of roles out there for Hispanics. But Perez, as is becoming the norm, managed to impress the casting crew and director Joss Whedon himself for a spot in the most anticipated film in Marvel history. Read More
05.3.2012 | By Karen Posada |
The Avengers hasn’t even opened in theaters in the United States and it has already made about $260 million worldwide. This alone describes the craze and buzz this movie has created. It is hard to deny, even without being part of the phenomenon, that this is a great action packed movie. Read More
05.1.2012 | By Karen Posada |
There’s not much to expect from ‘New Year’s Eve’, unfortunately this movie with so many well known actors doesn’t have much to give; not even entertainment value. I can’t help but compare it with Garry Marshall’s ‘Valentine’s Day’, the director used the exact same recipe here: tie in about 7 stories and try to use some humor along with drama on the biggest holiday of the year. It’s tough to get the audience to care about a character with so many things going on and so many stories to follow, you don’t get much of a background on the characters and just when you are starting to get into one of the stories it changes to the next one. The biggest star in the movie is of course New York City, a place where the holidays; New Year’s Eve in particular is like no other.
The film is an analogy to new beginnings, looking back in the past and pushing the rewind button to not make the same mistakes and to accomplish the resolutions we procrastinated on. The only story that has a little substance is that of Ingrid (Michelle Pfeiffer) a woman who has followed the same routine for years and worked endlessly without being appreciated until one day she decides to change it all and we have a little fun with her exploring NYC. We basically follow around the whole cast as they prepare for midnight, some are anxious about their midnight kiss, others are anti-holiday, others are nostalgic about the year that has passed and others are too busy working to care about the holiday. The love stories are predictable and boring, there are some minor twists but not exiting enough to improve the movie.
The audience was surprised with some guest appearances, but we already had enough of a cast for me to find it necessary. The Hispanics in the movie Ava (Sofia Vergara) and Kominsky (Hector Elizondo) have small supporting roles, Vergara plays the exact same character she does in her hit show ‘Modern Family’ with awkward anecdotes and childish behavior, who knows if they’ll ever cast her as something besides a stereotype. Elizondo is always a Marshall aka the help, so no surprise there.
A 2 hour-long movie of running around is exhaustingly boring, the movie has a nice (not original) concept but it’s not enough. I’m not sure how I feel seeing Academy Award winners such as Halle Berry and Hilary Swank in such petty roles that seem to be for amateurs. The only thing this movie inspired in me is a curiosity to actually be crazy enough to see the ball drop live in Times Square and I enjoyed recognizing the different sights in NYC, such as Smith Street in Brooklyn towards the end of the film.
05.1.2012 | By Karen Posada |
‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ is charming, I would say even funny at points, but despite of the star-studded cast the story is too feeble to be worth your money at the movies. This film brings together English actors that are considered royalty to many because of their extensive CVs and talent; this alone will make many people want to check out this dramedy. But once more the formula of putting too many stories together in one movie is exhausting and unsatisfying.
In this film 7 British retirees are lured to spend their retirement in exotic India, in what once was a beautiful palace, now a place in ruins for the elderly. They are enticed by the owner of the hotel Sonny Kapoor (Dev Patel) who is the most positive person on earth no matter the circumstances. Evelyn Greenslade (Judi Dench) a recent widow begins to learn how life works, since her husband was the decision maker of the household. Graham Dashwood (Tom Wilkinson) tired of his job, goes into early retirement to relive past memories of his life in India. Douglas & Jean Ainslie (Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton) venture into a cheaper life, where they hope to find peace in their marriage. Muriel Donnelly (Maggie Smith) is a sour woman that has no choice but to go on this trip for health reasons. Norman Cousins (Ronald Pickup) is a helpless romantic, who despite his age is still looking for love. Finally, Madge Hardcastle (Celia Imrie) realizes time is catching up with her and although she’s had various divorces this might be her last chance at finding true love.
There’s no denying that this film is full of warm, heartfelt moments but notwithstanding its length there are many holes in the story and the predictability of it leaves very little mystery behind it. Like most movies that use this formula of trying to tie seven stories into one, it fails because the public can’t connect with any of the characters. Of course these actors are still top notch, their stories are interesting and India is a perfect exotic place because of the noise and the color, but the film tries to embark on too many subjects which makes it hard for it to fulfill even one.
They say, as we get older we go backwards and live over our teenage years and childhood; so at some point in this film these grandparents begin acting like teenagers, which becomes a bit irritating more than it is funny. We get some clichés along the way, that: it’s never too late to start over, a person who risks nothing has nothing, and we all have a fear of making the same mistakes again. The movie hopes to be inspiring and it might touch people that have had to start over at a later age in their lives, but although there are obstacles here it fantasies it all too much and it becomes a Disney movie where the characters are too old and most of their problems have extremely easy solutions. However, if you still feel like catching these actors that have made cinematic history, I suggest doing it from the comfort of your home.
05.1.2012 | By Jack Rico |
Updated March 2026
Could one of the greatest franchises in cinema history, The Godfather, get a new sequel with Andy Garcia? I spoke to the Cuban actor about the status of ‘The Godfather Part 4’, how he did not speak to Luis Guzman about the project, and how he would only do it if Francis Ford Coppola would direct it. Read More
05.1.2012 | By Karen Posada |
The Tony Awards are celebrating 66 years and are only 40 days away, the ceremony will be held in New York’s Beacon Theater hosted by Neil Patrik Harris. The Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards are presented every year to professionals in the theater community for their great performances. Today Kristin Chenoweth and Jim Parsons announced all the nominations for the 26 competitive categories. The 2011/2012 eligibility season began April 29, 2011 and ended April 20, 2012. 851 members of the theatrical community voted on all of the 26 competitive categories.
This year ‘Once’ the musical got the most nominations, with 11 under its’ belt.The Lifetime Achievement in Theater Award will be presented to producer Emanuel “Manny” Azenberg. Also, the Tony Awards Administration Committee will bestow two Special Tony Awards this year to Actors’ Equity Association and Hugh Jackman.
Nominations for the 2012 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards®
Presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing
Best Play
Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris
Other Desert Cities by Jon Robin Baitz
Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elice
Venus in Fur by David Ives
Best Musical
Leap of Faith
Newsies
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Once
Best Revival of a Play
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Gore Vidal’s The Best Man
Master Class
Wit
Best Revival of a Musical
Evita
Follies
The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Jesus Christ Superstar
Best Book of a Musical
Lysistrata Jones by Douglas Carter Beane
Newsies by Harvey Fierstein
Nice Work If You Can Get It by Joe DiPietro
Once by Enda Walsh
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Bonnie & Clyde Music: Frank Wildhorn
Lyrics: Don Black
Newsies Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: Jack Feldman
One Man, Two Guvnors Music & Lyrics: Grant Olding
Peter and Starcatcher Music: Wayne Barker
Lyrics: Rick Elice
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
James Corden One Man, Two Guvnors
Philip Seymour Hoffman Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
James Earl Jones Gore Vidal’s The Best Man
Frank Langella, Man and Boy
John Lithgow The Columnist
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Nina Arianda Venus in Fur
Tracie Bennett End of the Rainbow
Stockard Channing Other Desert Cities
Linda Lavin The Lyons
Cynthia Nixon Wit
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Danny Burstein Follies
Jeremy Jordan Newsies
Steve Kazee Once
Norm Lewis The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Ron Raines Follies
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Jan Maxwell Follies
Audra McDonald, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Cristin Milioti, Once
Kelli O’Hara Nice Work If You Can Get It
Laura Osnes Bonnie & Clyde
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Christian Borle Peter and the Starcatcher
Michael Cumpsty End of the Rainbow
Tom Edden, One Man Two Guvnors
Andrew Garfield Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Jeremy Shamos Clybourne Park
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Linda Emond, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Spencer Kayden Don’t Dress for Dinner
Celia Keenan-Bolger Peter and the Starcatcher
Judith Light, Other Desert Cities
Condola Rashad Stick Fly
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Phillip Boykin The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Michael Cerveris Evita
David Alan Grier The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Michael McGrath Nice Work If You Can Get It
Josh Young Jesus Christ Superstar
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Elizabeth A. Davis Once
Jayne Houdyshell Follies
Judy Kaye Nice Work If You Can Get It
Jessie Mueller On A Clear Day You Can See Forever
Da’Vine Joy Randolph Ghost the Musical
Best Scenic Design of a Play
John Lee Beatty Other Desert Cities
Daniel Ostling Clybourne Park
Mark Thompson One Man, Two Guvnors
Donyale Werle Peter and the Starcatcher
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Bob Crowley Once
Rob Howell and Jon Driscoll Ghost the Musical
Tobin Ost and Sven Ortel Newsies
George Tsypin Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark
Best Costume Design of a Play
William Ivey Long Don’t Dress for Dinner
Paul Tazewell A Streetcar Named Desire
Mark Thompson One Man, Two Guvnors
Paloma Young Peter and the Starcatcher
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Gregg Barnes Follies
ESosa The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Eiko Ishioka Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark
Martin Pakledinaz Nice Work If You Can Get It
Best Choreography
Rob Ashford Evita
Christopher Gattelli Newsies
Steven Hoggett Once
Kathleen Marshall Nice Work If You Can Get It
Best Direction of a Play
Nicholas Hytner One Man, Two Guvnors
Pam MacKinnon Clybourne Park
Mike Nichols Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Roger Rees and Alex Timbers Peter and the Starcatcher
Best Direction of a Musical
Jeff Calhoun Newsies
Kathleen Marshall Nice Work If You Can Get It
Diane Paulus The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
John Tiffany Once
Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
Emanuel Azenberg
Regional Theatre Award
The Shakespeare Theatre Company, Washington, D.C.
Isabelle Stevenson Award
Bernadette Peters
Special Tony Award
Actors’ Equity Association
Hugh Jackman
Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre
Freddie Gershon
Artie Siccardi
TDF Open Doors
Tony Nominations by Production
Once – 11
The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess – 10
Nice Work If You Can Get It – 10
Peter and the Starcatcher – 9
Follies – 8
Newsies – 8
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman – 7
One Man, Two Guvnors – 7
Other Desert Cities – 5
Clybourne Park – 4
End of the Rainbow – 3
Evita – 3
Ghost the Musical – 3
Bonnie & Clyde – 2
Don’t Dress for Dinner – 2
Gore Vidal’s The Best Man – 2
Jesus Christ Superstar – 2
Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark – 2
Venus in Fur – 2
Wit – 2
The Columnist – 1
Leap of Faith – 1
The Lyons – 1
Lysistrata Jones – 1
Man and Boy – 1
Master Class – 1
On A Clear Day You Can See Forever – 1
The Road to Mecca – 1
Stick Fly – 1
A Streetcar Named Desire – 1
