'Chihuahua' Tops Box Office for Second Week
Talking dog flick 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' led the box office for the second week running, taking in $17.5 million, according to preliminary studio estimates. The film about a posh Beverly Hills chihuahua who finds herself lost while on vacation in Mexico and seeks help to return home stars Drew Barrymore, Jamie Lee Curtis, Andy Garcia and George Lopez. Horror pic 'Quarantine' debuted at No. 2 with $14.2 million. "Dexter"'s Jennifer Carpenter stars as a TV reporter whose routine fire department rideal

'Chihuahua' has big bite, tops box office for second week
The pampered pooch forced to fend for herself on Mexico's mean streets in "Beverley Hills Chihuahua" is alpha dog at the North American box office for the second weekend in a row, industry figures showed Sunday. Walt Disney's "Chihuahua," a canine comedy featuring the voices of Drew Barrymore and Andy Garcia, took top spot with 17.5 million dollars (13.1 million euros), according to industry tracker Exhibitor Relations. Taut disease-thriller "Quarantine," about a television crew

Box Office Buzz: Oh Why Oh WHY? ‘Chihuahua’ Top Dog Again… Again?!
Whether it’s the fact that the movie-gods have an unhealthy obsession with chihuahua’s or moviegoers have just gotten sick of seeing good movies, Beverly Hills Chihuahua has once again taken top spot at the box office this weekend. Starring the voice talents of such luminaries as Andy Garcia, Cheech Marin, Edward James Olmos , and Jamie Lee Curtis, not to mention Drew Barrymore, the movie once again nabbed number one with a total take of $17.5 million. Spots two and three went to two newcomers, thank

‘Chihuahua’ Tops Box Office for Second Week Running
Talking dog flick ‘Beverly Hills Chihuahua’ led the box office for the second week running, taking in $17.5 million, according to preliminary studio estimates. The film about a posh Beverly Hills chihuahua who finds herself lost while on vacation in Mexico and seeks help to return home stars Drew Barrymore, Jamie Lee Curtis, Andy Garcia and George Lopez. Horror pic ‘Quarantine’ debuted at No. 2 with $14.2 million. “Dexter”’s Jennifer Carpenter stars as a TV reporter whose routine fire departm

Box Office - 'Chihuahua' Wins Again, 'Body of Lies' Tanks
How 'bout that Body of Lies? Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Ridley Scott...sounds like it's up your alley, right? You couldn't prove that looking at the box office numbers, as the new espionage thriller opened with an uninspiring $13 million, only good enough for third place, according to weekend estimates released by Box Office Mojo. Beverly Hills Chihuahua - which, it should be pointed out, does not have an overt political message - finished in first place again, taking in a

New in Theaters: Oct. 10, 2008
Body of Lies. Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio star in this thriller about a CIA operative who uncovers a lead on a major terrorist leader suspected to be operating out of Jordan. But whom can he trust? [Gecko Preview & Trailer] [Official Site] The Express. Ernie Davis (Rob Brown) overcame many obstacles to get into Syracuse University’s football program. Under the guidance of Coach Ben Schwartzwalder (Dennis Quaid), Davis became one of the school’s best players and, in 1961, the first b

“Beverly Hills Chihuahua” is still top dog.
Disney’s family comedy “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” with Drew Barrymore providing the voice of the pooch, was the # 1 movie for the second-straight weekend with $17.5 million, raising its 10-day total to $52.5 million. “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” is the only comedy in a market that is filled with a lot of drama. The weekend’s # 2 flick “Quarantine,” debuted with $14.2 million. Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe and director Ridley Scott had to settle for third-pl

‘Beverly Hills Chihuahua’ Remains Top Dog!
Talking dog flick ‘Beverly Hills Chihuahua’ led the box office for the second week running, taking in $17.5 million, according to preliminary studio estimates. The film about a posh Beverly Hills chihuahua who finds herself lost while on vacation in Mexico and seeks help to return home stars Drew Barrymore, Jamie Lee Curtis, Andy Garcia and George Lopez. Horror pic ‘Quarantine’ debuted at No. 2 with $14.2 million. “Dexter”’s Jennifer Carpenter stars as a TV reporter whose routine fire depa

‘Beverly Hills Chihuahua’ Remains Top Dog!
Talking dog flick ‘Beverly Hills Chihuahua’ led the box office for the second week running, taking in $17.5 million, according to preliminary studio estimates. The film about a posh Beverly Hills chihuahua who finds herself lost while on vacation in Mexico and seeks help to return home stars Drew Barrymore, Jamie Lee Curtis, Andy Garcia and George Lopez. Horror pic ‘Quarantine’ debuted at No. 2 with $14.2 million. “Dexter”’s Jennifer Carpenter stars as a TV reporter whose routine fire depa

'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' is top dog at box-office
A Walt Disney movie about a pampered chihuahua forced to fend for herself on Mexico's mean streets took a bite out of the North American box-office this weekend, final figures showed Monday. "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," a live-action animated film featuring the voices of Drew Barrymore and Andy Garcia, took top spot on its debut weekend with 29.3 million dollars, according to industry tracker Exhibitor Relations. In second place with 17.7 million dollars was "Eagle Eye," a futurist

'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' is top dog at box-office
A Walt Disney movie about a pampered chihuahua forced to fend for herself on Mexico's mean streets took a bite out of the North American box-office this weekend, final figures showed Monday. "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," a live-action animated film featuring the voices of Drew Barrymore and Andy Garcia, took top spot on its debut weekend with 29.3 million dollars, according to industry tracker Exhibitor Relations. In second place with 17.7 million dollars was "Eagle Eye," a futurist

Crowe, DiCaprio spy weekend box office victory - Reuters
"Body of Lies," a terrorism thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe, will likely take the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office in North America, ending a run of bad luck for action movies dealing with the Iraq war. Director Ridley Scott's Warner Bros. release should fetch up to $20 million during the three days beginning Friday. Also new in theaters is "The Express," which will score in the mid-teen-millions. The Dennis Quaid football drama will vie for second plac

Crowe, DiCaprio spy weekend box office victory
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "Body of Lies," a terrorism thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe, will likely take the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office in North America, ending a run of bad luck for action movies dealing with the Iraq war. Director Ridley Scott's Warner Bros. release should fetch up to $20 million during the three days beginning Friday. Also new in theaters is "The Express," which will score in the mid-teen-millions. The Dennis Quaid football drama will vie f

Beverly Hills Chihuahua Dominates Box Office
Disney’s ‘Beverly Hills Chihuahua’ managed to stay at the number one spot in the box office for the second week after raking in $17.5 million. The animated film features the voices of Drew Barrymore, Jamie Lee Curtis and Andy Garcia, and managed to beat off competition from horror film Quarantine, which took in $14.2 million in its debut weekend. In third place was Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe’s Body of Lies with $13.1 million.

Movie review: Muddled 'Body of Lies'
RATING: (ALERT VIEWER)Body of Lies: Action drama. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe and Mark Strong. Directed by Ridley Scott. (R. 128 minutes. At Bay Area theaters. For complete movie listings and show times, and to buy tickets for select theaters,...

Movie Review: Body of Lies (2008)
Just to get it out of the way, the new Leonardo DiCaprio-Russell Crowe-Kirk Cameron-Alan Thicke quasi-political thriller Body of Lies is one of the more disappointing movies of the year... Is it a bad movie? Not at all, and I’d recommend it (just barely) simply for the star power. But you expect, and should expect more than you get considering the top-shelf talent involved. It marks the 4th collaboration between director Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe yet it’s the 3rd best as Gladiator and American Ga

Body of Lies (2008)
Director Ridley Scott expertly unravels the story of CIA operative Roger Ferris (Leonardo DiCaprio) who is given the job of finding a terrorist leader who has been responsible for bombings in public places in Europe. Ferris gets increasingly irritated and frustrated with his boss Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe)’s impatience and behind his back side operations, which more than once puts himself in jeopardy. Most importantly challenges the trust he is trying to build with Jordanian leader Hani (Mark Strong)

Movie Review - 'Body of Lies'
Body of Lies. Ironically, in the first film, the spying is to know too much, while in Body of Lies, too little is known in spite of it. The film is based on a novel by David Ignatius - adapted for the screen by The Departed screenwriter William Monahan - about a search for a high-ranking terrorist that involves the incompatible methods of the intelligence communities of the United States and Jordan. Ferris is on the ground doing the dirty work of Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe), who sits in air

Spy thriller Body of Lies underperforms at box offce
The war on terror spy thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe (who gained 50 pounds for the role) and directed by Ridley Scott came in #3. "Maybe it should be retitled Body Bags?" said a competitor. www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com  &nb

An Arbitrary Guide To This Weekend’s New Releases October 10th, 2008
Another traffic jam at the multiplex this weekend… After last week’s 7 wide releases, this Friday sees 4 more jostling for a Top Ten spot. And that means a tough climb for any of last Friday’s releases that found themselves on the outside looking in last Monday. Factor in Columbus Day weekend and a day off on Monday, and Beverly Hills Chihuahua could easily stick around at #1 despite (or more likely, because of) the crowded marketplace. Body of Lies should provide Chihuahua’s main challenge, with L

Movie review: 'The Express'
RATING: (POLITE APPLAUSE)The Express: Sports drama. Starring Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid and Charles S. Dutton. Directed by Gary Fleder. (PG. 129 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) Listen to Arts & Entertainment Editor Leba Hertz's podcast with Rob Brown at...

Dennis Quaid and Rob Brown go aboard 'The Express'
Sports biodramas generally take one of two tacks: gauzily sentimental or scrappy tale of struggle. "The Express" runs the thin line between the two and, to its benefit, more often than not hits the first mark. But that's also the source of the film's problems, since Ernie Davis' historically important years as a college football great were built on adversity. Beginning with a few scenes of his boyhood in Uniontown, Pa., where his loving grandfather (Charles S. Dutton) emphasizes the importance of Jackie Ro

Movie review: 'The Express'
RATING: (POLITE APPLAUSE)The Express: Sports drama. Starring Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid and Charles S. Dutton. Directed by Gary Fleder. (PG. 129 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) Listen to Arts & Entertainment Editor Leba Hertz's podcast with Rob Brown at...

Express
This inspirational sports drama tackles the true story of Ernie Davis (Rob Brown, TAKE THE LEAD). The first black football player to win the coveted Heisman, Davis faced obstacles both on and off the field. Dennis Quaid costars as Syracuse Orangemen coach Ben Schwartzwalder.

Exclusive: The Express Cast and Director
ComingSoon.net talked exclusively to director Gary Fleder, Dennis Quaid, Rob Brown, Omar Benson Miller and Charles S. Dutton about the new Universal drama, The Express, opening in theaters on Friday, October 10. You can watch the video interviews using the player below! Based on a true story, The Express follows the extraordinary life of college football hero Ernie Davis (Brown), the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. His fight for equality and respect forever changed the face of Amer