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Today Abduction releases on DVD... and on Facebook. For $3.99 you get Abduction for 48 hours along with access to an exclusive interview with star Taylor Lautner. Facebook's functionality lets you comment on individual scenes as they are happening, and then displays your comments when one of your friends watches the movie on the social media site.
While other studios have experimented with offering previously released movies for rental on Facebook, Lionsgate is the first to offer a movie the same day as its DVD release. What do you think of the idea? Let us know in the comments below.
Posted 01.17.12 by reelz -
ReelzChannel Celebrity Rundown
Sinead O'Connor has one-upped Kim Kardashian by ending her marriage to Barry Herridge after just 18 days. In a rambling message on her web site, O'Connor says, among other things, "I'm sorry I'm not a more regular woman."
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On Monday Taylor Lautner was the victim of an amateur Photoshopper, as a fake People magazine cover with the title "Out & Proud" hit the web, with Lautner saying he's tired of the rumors and the decision to come out has left him feeling "more liberated, and happier than I've ever been."
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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver spent Christmas Eve together, as it's rumored Shriver is having second thoughts about divorcing the Terminator because her religious beliefs don't include divorce, and because he so desperately wants her back that he's been "extremely sweet" to Shriver and has bought her gifts in an effort to remain married.
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Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris are in a custody battle over a Cavalier King Charles spaniel puppy they purchased before their marriage was called off earlier this year. Hef told Harris she could keep the engagement ring and the Bentley "then maybe I can keep the puppy. I [hope] we will work it out."
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Hefner is a fan of Lindsay Lohan's Playboy pictorial, claiming it set sales records, and now LiLo dad Michael Lohan is also on board, telling Dr. Drew on The Lifechangers that "It's a move in a direction where she’s working…so as far as I'm concerned it's a good move."
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This picture of Katy Perry vacationing in Hawaii is all over the web this morning, with the conclusion being she's showing off her curvaceous bikini body.
Posted 12.27.11 by reelz -
Becoming the ninth film of 2011 to have grossed $500 mill worldwide in twelve days, Breaking Dawn Part 1 has surpassed many expectations. Eleven other films also hit $220 million in North America in just ten days, but the numbers still deem impressive to the Twilight Saga. With $223.4 million domestically and $285 million internationally, Breaking Dawn has definitely done Summit Entertainment proud, and the Co-chairmen of Summit, Rob Friedman and Patrick Wachsberger, had something to say about it.
We couldn't be more pleased with the success of this film and a franchise that the fans have continued to support over the past several years. Thank you to all involved with the films from the actors, filmmakers and Stephenie Meyer to the most important group of all, the global fan base that continues to drive a desire for more Edward, Jacob and Bella
Even though New Moon continues to carry the crown as far as Twilight box office success goes, with a domestic earning of $233 million at the same point in North America, Breaking Dawn is managing to out do the third movie to the saga, Eclipse. This may be a breakthrough for the movie, but there is still a significant amount of time before the movie is out of theaters.
Posted 12.01.11 by reelz -
With just a couple days to go until Twilight's Breaking Dawn Part 1 US debut, a whopping $142 million in ticket sales is expected for the movie's opening weekend. Summit Entertainment gauged around $110-125M, but Rival Studios claims Summit is underestimating by almost $20M! If these numbers ring true, Breaking Dawn Part 1 will be competing with New Moon for the Twilight saga's highest revenue opening weekend.
So far, Twilight has had quite the successful run, with the first three movies making more than $277.2M in their opening weekends and approximately $1.6 billion overall. It's no wonder this much-anticipated 4th part of the series has such high expectations for the 4,061 U.S. theaters it will be released in this coming weekend.
Here is the rundown of the The Twilight series' opening weekend numbers. Where do you think Breaking Dawn Part 1 will land?
Twilight: $69.6M
New Moon: $142.8M
Eclipse: $64.8M
Posted 11.17.11 by reelz -
Breaking Dawn is very different from the first three novels in the series (Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse) and saw numerous mixed reviews during its release week. The millions-strong fan base was divided — everyone either loved it or hated it. So what does that mean for the upcoming Breaking Dawn movies? Some fans disappointed by the book are looking for the movies to be better, while those who loved the final book worry the movies won't be quite as good. We asked a loyal fan from each camp to weigh in with her hopes and concerns. Check them out; then leave us a comment with your thoughts.
Read Breaking Dawn Book or Movies? >>
Posted 11.16.11 by reelz -
How do Twilight fans plan to celebrate the premiere of the first Breaking Dawn movie? A common theme emerged when we asked that question. Seems like most fans have been busy re-reading the series and re-watching the first three movies. Come November 18, pounds of mushroom ravioli will be eaten before fans dress in wedding-guest attire and head out to midnight releases. (And, from what we heard, a whole lot of understanding husbands will be solo parenting for a good part of this coming weekend.)
Now that the first phase of our "The Beginning of the End: Breaking Dawn Giveaway" is over, it's your turn. We picked our 20 favorite entries for you to vote on to help us pick the Grand Prize winner. Best of luck to all!
vote on the top 20 "Beginning of the End" celebrations >>
Posted 11.14.11 by reelz -
This is the week that Twilight fans have been waiting for. Breaking Dawn Part 1 hits theaters on Thursday night and there's plenty of Cullen action this week leading up to the big event. Of course, Eclipse in in theaters tomorrow, but the fourth installment of the Twilight franchise premieres tonight in L.A., and you can watch the red-carpet footage below.
Some fans have been camping out for days hoping to catch a glimpse of the action, but it'll all be right here, where you can watch it in comfort. The live stream includes interviews, fashion coverage, and the arrivals of the movie's stars, and it all starts at 8PM ET / 5PM PT.
Watch the red carpet event >> Posted 11.14.11 by Mandy -
The ReelzChannel special Breaking Dawn: The Beginning of the End premieres November 12th at 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT, and it includes some great bits of information from the cast and crew. Director Bill Condon explains how Breaking Dawn Part 1 relates to Catherine Hardwicke's Twilight, Robert Pattinson explains the main deterrent for having a half-vampire baby, but best of all, Taylor Lautner talks about his experience with imprinting on a newborn.
The teenage actor sat down to talk about what he did to prepare for what is arguably the strangest things that happens in the Twilight series.
Watch a clip from the Lautner interview >> Posted 11.10.11 by Mandy -
Can't make it to the Nokia Theatre in L.A. for the premiere of Breaking Dawn Part 1? No worries, fans can catch all the action through the official live stream hosted by Yahoo! on Monday, November 14 at 8PM ET / 5PM PM, and we'll have it right here.
This coverage will definitely have some high production value. The HD live stream will feature 5 hosts on two interview platforms, making it possible to get interviews with Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, and Peter Facinelli all at the same time. There will be eight cameras in action catching footage of the main interview platform, the arrivals, and a bird's-eye view, as well as fashion coverage. Another camera will focus on the fans at the event.
Don't forget, come back here Monday evening to see it all. And while you're at it, make sure to enter our Breaking Dawn: Beginning of the End giveaway.
Posted 11.10.11 by Mandy -
ReelzChannel Celebrity Rundown
Ashton Kutcher's tweet that he found Joe Paterno's firing "in poor taste" set off an online riot that led to multiple mea culpas from Kutcher and concluded with him tweeting early this morning "As of immediately I will stop tweeting until I find a way to properly manage this feed. I feel awful about this error. Won't happen again."
Meanwhile, a real-life riot took place on the Penn State campus as outraged students took to the streets, tearing down lightpoles and flipping a TV news van on its side. Police responded with pepper spray and after the crowd dispersed used a backhoe to flip the news van back upright.
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Presidential candidate Rick Perry had a debate gaffe for the ages last night when he couldn't remember the third government agency he would abolish if he were to become president, but his campaign is trying to have some fun with their candidate's epic fumble, creating a poll on the official Perry site asking, "What part of the Federal Government would you like to forget about the most?"
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Kim Kardashian's mother Kris Jenner is shooting down rumors that Kim will sell her divorce interview. It was believed KK could get $300,000 for an exclusive Q&A.
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley says Christian Louboutin shoes are "really worth it" and advises women who cannot afford the $700 heels to save a dollar a week to buy them. At that savings rate it would take 14 years to buy a pair.
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Nancy Grace lost on Dancing with the Stars but ended up losing 25 pounds on the show that's become more effective than Jenny Craig.
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In an interview promoting The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1, Taylor Lautner recalled his craziest fan encounter when, while staying in a Brazilian hotel with Kristen Stewart, 2,000 girls broke through the lobby and the National Guard was called.
Posted 11.10.11 by reelz