Labor Day is never a good weekend to release a movie, and the top two movies brought in the usual small numbers. “The Final Destination” grossed $12.4 million, while “All About Steve” brought in $11.2 million.
Here’s the thing, though. Apparently, Fox is still pretty happy with those “All About Steve” numbers. According to Yahoo Movies, some Fox official said they were "thrilled with that number.” Apparently, they were expecting a lot less.
I expected more from the movie, awarding it only 2.5 out of 5 Geckos. It was interesting, but the trailer made it seem like it’d be …read more

Plenty of new movies in theaters this weekend. Something for everyone!
District 9 (R). Aliens become refugees in South Africa, where they’re kept isolated from any human contact. Only one guy can activate their weapons, but he becomes hunted and seeks refuge in … District 9. [producer Peter Jackson video] [Official Site]
The Time Traveler’s Wife (PG-13). Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana star in this weep-fest about a guy who suffers from a rare genetic disorder which causes him to drift back and forth through time. Take a box of Kleenex with you. [Official Site]
Bandslam (PG). Vanessa Hudgens, Gaelan Connell, …read more

There’s been some interesting promotions for “District 9” lately, and one is a contest held by IGN.com. The site recently sent two contest winners to Comic-Con to interview producer Peter Jackson, director Neill Blomkamp (a Jackson protege), and actor Sharlto Copley about the movie.
It’s a gritty sci-fi story that involves post-war apocalypse, barbed-wire enclosures, and exhausted alien refugees whose spaceship runs out of gas. Sounds fun, huh?! Hollywood Reporter has a great review of the film here. It hits theaters Aug. 14, 2009.

Here’s a look at what’s on tap from Sony Pictures for 2009. Some great films! 
I’m especially looking forward to "The Pink Panther 2," "The Ugly Truth," "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans," and "Angels & Demons." And I’m REALLY curious about "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs," because that was one of my kids’ favorite books.
Which of these movies are YOU most looking forward to?  
"Not Easily Broken" – Jan. 9, 2009
"Paul Blart: Mall Cop" – Jan. 16, 2009
"Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" – Jan. 23, 2009
"The Pink Panther 2" – Feb. 6, 2009
"The International" – Feb. 13, 2009
"Fired …read more