News
The best stories from the CinemaNerdz News Desk and our independently opinionated reporters.
Weekend Box-Office: In the Battle of the Franchises, Who Will Win? Alien or Madagascar?
With two big, very hyped contenders coming out this weekend, it is no surprise that they would score big, but which of them would come out the winner? As it turns out, family fun did…Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted took the top spot with a projected $60.4 million, while Prometheus, the sort-of prequel to Ridley Scott’s Alien, settled for second with an estimated $50 million. While both films ha...[Read More]
CinemaLinks: A Prometheus Primer
So, you’re planning to see Ridley Scott’s return to science fiction, Prometheus this weekend? You say you’re wondering if you’ll be able to enjoy it without having a deep profound knowledge of the other Alien films? Well, we here at CinemaNerdz are here to help and this week we’ve found a couple exquisite primers on the Alien saga to aid you in deciding whether Prometheusis right for you. Enjoy. _...[Read More]
Weekend Box-Office: Fantasy Duo Beats Sci-Fi Duo as Snow White and the Huntsman Wins Over Men in Black III
Despite overtaking first place from The Avengers, Men in Black III did not stay on top for long…the sci-fi action-comedy fell to secondnd with an estimated $29.3 million. First place went to Snow White and the Huntsmen, which, despite critical panning, hit a note with audiences with an estimated $56.2 million debut…far below its $170 million budget, but certainly a strong opening (and better than ...[Read More]