I hope you have a great weekend and spooktacular Halloween. See you next week when we usher in November. The month to be thankful.

Howdy Adventureland Friends:

We have 2 birthdays to announce. Happy Birthday to my long-lost friends, Jeremiah & Josiah, on October 26. They share this day with Jackie Coogan (1914), Ivan Reitman (1946), Pat Sajak (1947), Jaclyn Smith (1947) and Dylan McDermott (1962).
 
You will notice some simple changes this week. I like the style of the newsletter. The structure, flow and content could use some help. This is your newsletter, so share your ideas on our blog.
  
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ANOTHER SCARY WEEKEND 4 HOLLYWOOD 
 
In another dead week for the movie business, the undead were the liveliest stiffs around.

The Josh Hartnett vampire flick, 30 Days of Night, topped the weekend box office with $16 million.

Wristcutters: A Love Story, a comedy about suicide victims in a quirky afterlife, was a even big hit, scoring $42,808 at just 3 theaters for a $14,269 per-screen average.

Last week's champ, Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married?, fell to second, with $12.2 million ($39 million overall), but did more business, per theater, than 30 Days of Night ($5,991 to $5,587).

Overall, ticket sales were down 8% compared to the same weekend last year. After a record-setting summer, this was the fifth straight down weekend.

The box office fall coincided with the rise of fall drama. From George Clooney's Michael Clayton (5th. place, $6.7 million; $21.6 million overall) to Cate Blanchett's Elizabeth: The Golden Age ($3.2 million; $11.2 million overall), the Oscar vehicles have failed to move ticket buyers.

This weekend, Rendition, starring Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal, continued the tradition, earning less on 2,250 screens (9th. place, $4.1 million) than 3-D rerelease of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas pulled in at 564 theaters (8th. place, $5.3 million).

Ben Affleck's directing debut, Gone Baby Gone, opened with $5.5 million (6th. place). Despite good reviews and Oscar buzz, the bow was half as big as Mystic River, also based on a Boston novel by Dennis Lehane.

In its second weekend, We Own the Night, looked gone, baby, gone, slipping to 7th. place ($5.4 million; $19.7 million overall).

Halle Berry, Benicio Del Toro and their Oscars didn't fire up audiences about their new drama, Things We Lost in the Fire, which grossed $1.6 million at more than 1,100 theaters, and failed to crack the top 10.

Another wide release, the family-friendly ghost movie Sarah Landon and the Paranormal Hour, came up with just $586,283 from 1,121 theaters.

The all-new Ten Commandments — the movie's new, the commandments are the same — was smited, as well: $479,910 from 830 theaters.

A sports spoof wasn't the answer for the box-office, either. Just months after a ping-pong comedy, Balls of Fury, pulled in $11.4 million in its 1st. weekend, The Comebacks settled for $5.6 million (5th. place).

With fall off to a slow start, Hollywood should give thanks to the Rock. In its 4th. weekend, The Game Plan kept up its winning ways, bringing in another $8.2 million (3rd. place), and nearing $70 million overall.

Things looked bright on the art-house circuit, where The Darjeeling Limited ($1.3 million at 202 theaters) and Lars and the Real Girl ($188,603 at 21 theaters) continued to shine.

Here's a rundown of the top 10 films based on final Friday-Sunday studio figures compiled by Exhibitor Relations:

01) 30 Days of Night @ $16 million
02) Why Did I Get Married? @ $12.2 million
03) The Game Plan @ $8.2 million
04) Michael Clayton @ $6.7 million
05) The Comebacks @ $5.6 million
06) Gone Baby Gone @ $5.5 million
07) We Own the Night @ $5.4 million
0 The Nightmare Before Christmas @ $5.3 million
09) Rendition @ $4.1 million
10) The Heartbreak Kid @ $3.8 million

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/
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30 DAYS OF NIGHT

In Barrow, Alaska, the northernmost town in the U.S, the winter sun sets and does not rise for 30 days and nights. From the darkness comes an evil force that strikes terror on the town, and all hope is pinned on a husband-and-wife cop team.

http://www.30daysofnight.com/

"...a better than average example of the genre..." --Chicago Sun-Times,
Roger Ebert  

"...tedious, inconsequential B picture." -- New York Times,
Matt Zoller Seitz 

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November 2, 2007

MARTIAN CHILD
 
A writer and a friend adopt a young boy claiming to be from Mars. Strange occurrences lead the new couple to believe the child's claim.

http://www.martianchild.com/

November 9, 2007

SOUTHLAND TALES

Set in L A in the year 2008, an action star stricken with amnesia meets up with an adult film star and a police officer who holds the key to vast conspiracy.

http://www.southlandtales.com/
 
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LATIFAH LOVES HER CURVES

 
Queen Latifah says the definition of beauty is changing.

"Beauty is not just a white girl. It's so many different flavors and shades," the 37-year-old tells People in its latest issue. "It's good for regular girls because the meter (for beauty) has been a slim white girl."

"(In Hollywood) we've definitely gotten better with body type," she says. "It used to be just me! Now with Jennifer Hudson's success and America Ferrera, I got some successors to take the reins on this whole bodylicious thing."

Latifah describes herself as being voluptuous - "definitely curvaceous."

"I think I'm normal compared to the statistics," she says. "This is a big country nowadays."

The star of "Chicago" and other films says she had elective breast-reduction surgery in 2003 to alleviate years of back and shoulder pain.

"I didn't want to get it. But I had lost 25 pounds and my breasts didnt go anywhere! I was still carrying that load," she tells the magazine.

However, "I didn't quite want them to be this small," she laughs.

Before surgery, Latifah says she was "an E or an F cup. I was pretty big. Now Im like a DD. I wanted to be a triple. They took one D too many! So that was hard to deal with... I missed my old look."

Latifah says she isn't interested in more surgery.

"There are people who love (plastic surgery) and want to cut and chop anything. I'm like, 'Y'all are crazy!'"

http://www.queenlatifah.com/
http://www.people.com/

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PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY POPCORN

1/3 cup butter or margarine
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2-3 Tbsp. thawed frozen grape juice concentrate, as desired
1 bag microwave butter popcorn, popped
2/3 cup peanut butter pieces

In large shallow glass baking dish, microwave butter on HIGH until melted, about 1-1/2 minutes. Stir in sugar, corn syrup and grape juice concentrate. Microwave on HIGH until mixture boils, about 3 minutes, stirring once. Microwave on HIGH 3 to 4 minutes without stirring. Stir in popped popcorn. Microwave on 75% POWER about 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes to coat popcorn evenly. Immediately upon removing from microwave, sprinkle peanut butter pieces over top of popcorn. Do not stir. Cool completely. Break apart and store in tightly covered container. Makes about 2 quarts.
 
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SOME HALLOWEEN LINKS

Legault, Lord Of Vampires, leads you through his spooky castle and grounds far removed from humanity.

http://www.angelfire.com/ky2/legault/

Bone Garden is a virtual haunted house. Your tour includes 5 stories of spooky rooms and a cemetary.
 
http://www.bonegarden.com/Foyer.html

This ofers a quick & easy way to find Haunted Houses, Ghost Stories, Haunted Hotels and Ghost Towns.

http://www.hauntedhouses.com/

Dracula, Frankenstein, Hannibal Lechter and other characters keep movie fans frightened.

http://www.webhorror.com/genres/genres_index.html
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Just before their first long deployment two Navy buddies were talking about the stress of leaving their families. A senior officer, a veteran of many deployments, overheard the conversation and offered the following advice:  "You must be sensitive to your wives' emotional needs," he said. "Never, ever, whistle while you pack!"  

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The new bride had spent two hours preparing her first break- fast. She sat down at the table, eagerly watching as her husband slowly savored each forkful.  "How was it, Honey?" she asked when he'd finished. 

"Well," he began thoughtfully, wiping his lips, "you probably could have beaten the eggshells a little longer. But on the whole, it was a good start."

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ROWLING OUTS DUMBLEDORE

With J.K. Rowling's revelation that master wizard Albus Dumbledore is gay, some passages have taken on new meaning. The author stunned fans at Carnegie Hall when she answered one young reader's question about Dumbledore by saying that he was gay and had been in love with Grindelwald, whom he defeated years ago.

http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org

ACTOR'S VIEWING TIP 4 'AUGUST RUSH'
 
Jonathan Rhys Meyers says audiences should throw away their "adult glasses" when seeing "August Rush." "How a 45-year-old man and a 10-year-old boy see New York are completely different things." "August Rush" is set for release in U.S. theaters on Nov. 21.

http://augustrushmovie.warnerbros.com/

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MEET THE ROBINSONS

Join young inventor Lewis as he sets off to find the family he never knew. In an amazing twist, Lewis discovers that the fate of the future rests in his hands, but he can't save it alone - he'll need help from the Robinson family.

http://disney.go.com/disneyvideos/animatedfilms/meettherobinsons/

"...just a few pixels shy of Pixar quality." -- E! Online,
Alex Markerson

"...I wish it lasted far longer..." -- New York Post,
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October 30,2007

IN THE LAND OF WOMEN

Carter has just been dumped. Heartbroken & depressed, he escapes to Michigan to care for his grandmother. Soon after, he stumbles into the lives of the family across the street. They help Carter discover that what felt like an end was only just the beginning.

http://www.myspace.com/itlow

"...a smart and bittersweet romantic comedy..." -- Chicago Sun-Times,
Richard Roeper   

"...seems very much the product of someone who has never left Los Angeles..." -- Boston Globe,
Wesley Morris 
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Munchkin is once again reminding women... 

"DON'T DUCK A BREAST EXAM" 

They have enlisted celebrities to sign and decorate limited edition pink bath ducks. All proceeds benefitthe Susan G. Komen Foundation. In 2006, Project Pinkraised over $30,000. See their eBay Auctions here.

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TAKE A BITE OUT OF STEEP DVD PRICES!

Buy one DVD get one free! Save on Top A&E Titles. With television series and documentaries for history buffs and sports fans all on sale, there's something for everyone. Enter code BUYONEGETONEANE at checkout to save! Offer ends 10/16. Discount applies to the lower priced items.

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GOODMAN CHECKS OUT OF REHAB
 
John Goodman has checked out of rehab after being treated for an undisclosed reason. It was unclear how long the actor was treated, or when he was released.
"For my family and myself, I voluntarily took the necessary steps to remain sober the rest of my life," Goodman said in a statement issued by his publicist, Stan Rosenfield. Goodman left Promises Treatment Center in Malibu, "Entertainment Tonight" reported Wednesday. He won an Emmy Award this year for guest actor for "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip."

http://www.etonline.com/

EBERT 2 BE HONORED @ GOTHAM
 
Roger Ebert will be honored at 17th Gotham Awards. The film critic will receive the honor Nov. 27 @ Brooklyn's Steiner Studios. The Gotham Awards celebrate independent movies and films set in New York. "Through his columns, books and television show, Roger Ebert has almost single-handedly introduced independent film to American moviegoers," said Michelle Byrd. Ebert is the second film critic to receive the tribute. In 1995, they honored Pauline Kael. He is expected to attend. Michael Bloomberg, Javier Bardem and Mira Nair will receive awards.

http://market.ifp.org/newyork/gothams/2007/
 
WRITER'S GUILD STRIKE LOOMS
 
Writer's Guild of America has authorized a strike anytime after their contract expires. "Writers do not want to strike, but they are resolute and prepared to take strong, united action to defend our interests," President Patric Verrone said. "What we must have is a contract that gives us the ability to keep up with the financial success of this ever-expanding global industry." A key is compensation for DVD & other new media formats. The current contract expires Oct. 31.
The last strike in 1988 lasted 22 weeks. Losses to the industry were put at $500 million.

CASTING NEWS 4 'STAR TREK'

 
The bridge of the starship Enterprise is filling up.
Chris Pine has joined the cast of J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek" as a young James Kirk, while Karl Urban will take on the role of Dr. Leonard McCoy. They join Zachary Quinto as Spock, Simon Pegg as Scotty, John Cho as Sulu, Zoe Saldana as Uhura and Anton Yelchin as Chekov. Leonard Nimoy will appear as the Vulcan.
Eric Bana is playing a villain in the "Trek" film, which begins shooting in November and is due December 2008. J.J. Abrams is keeping the plot secret for the film that follows the early days of "Star Trek."

CLOONEY 2 MANAGE ENERGY COMPANY
 
George Clooney will be a board member of a Swiss energy company. The new company will do research and development in the production of hydrogen, solar energy and fuel cells, said Nicolas Hayek. "First I hesitated between Al Gore and Clooney," Hayek said. He didn't ask the former vice president because it was unclear if Gore would run for president. Clooney's
spokesman, Stan Rosenfield, confirmed the report. Hayek, who chairs the Swatch Group AG said he will also preside over the new company. He did not say when the new company, yet to be named, will launch.

SMITH SHOOTS 'PORNO' IN PITTSBURGH

 
Kevin Smith said he plans to shoot another comedy in Pittsburgh starting in January. Smith wrote on his blog that he would film "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Sunday. Smith filmed "Dogma" in the city in 1998. Smith said that he may announce the film's cast in the next two weeks, and that he expected filming to take about 40 days. He said he expected the film to be released next fall.

http://www.viewaskew.com

COPPOLA SAYS FILM NO COMEBACK

Even though "Youth Without Youth" is his first movie in a decade, Francis Ford Coppola insists he isn't making a comeback. "I never went anywhere," he said. "Who is to say what a film director's schedule has to be?" "Youth" is a story about a 70-year-old who miraculously becomes younger after being struck by lightning. The film, premiered at the Rome Film Festival, is Coppola's first since "The Rainmaker" in 1997. Before taking on this film, he was working on
"Megalopolis," a script that he's labored on for 2 decades. Adapted from a novella by Mircea Eliade.

COHEN DIRECTS 3RD. 'MUMMY' FILM
 
Rob Cohen has started shooting the third installment of "The Mummy" starring Brendan Fraser. Fraser is reprising his role as explorer Rick O'Connell in "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." Maria Bello plays his wife, Evelyn, and Luke Ford is son Alex. Cohen said the China shoot has been helped by good weather.
The film is expected to be released next summer.

http://www.robcohenthemummy.com/

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Second Rotation

We throw away laptops, iPods, cellphones and other etrash every year. Second Rotation makes it easy to get cash for old consumer electronics.

http://www.secondrotation.com/ 
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SONY ANNOUNCES CHEAPER PS3 
 
Sony on Thursday cut the price of PlayStation 3 and announced an even cheaper model. The top-line model, with an 80 gigabyte hard drive, now costs $499, down from $599. A new low-end model with a 40-gigabyte drive goes on sale Nov. 2 for $399. Unlike the other PlayStation 3's, the new one won't play games made for PlayStation 2. Microsoft's Xbox 360 costs $350 and Nintendo's Wii costs $250. PlayStation 3 has been trailing in U.S. sales, and Wii has been a breakout hit for Nintendo, with 9 million units. Sony has sold 5 million units since November last year.
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October 15, 1998 - James Woods received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

October 16, 1923 - Walt Disney contracted with M.J. Winkler to distribute the Alice Comedies. This event is recognized as the start of the Disney Company.

October 17, 1939 - "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" premiered.

October 19, 1959 - Patty Duke, at the age of 12, made her Broadway debut in "The Miracle Worker." The play lasted for 700 performances.

October 20, 1947 - Hollywood came under scrutiny as the House Un-American Activities Committee opened hearings into alleged Communist influence within the motion picture industry.

October 23, 1956 - NBC broadcasted the first videotape recording. The tape of Jonathan Winters was seen coast to coast in the U.S.
     
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Our newest questions only got 2 responses. So the same questions are being held over. Please, spare a few minutes and share your thoughts.
 
http://pub39.bravenet.com/vote/vote.php?usernum=3302539054&cpv=2

The fires in southern California are taking their toll on individuals and celebrities alike. God Bless all you effected by this tragedy.

Happy Halloween! Look out for the little ghosts & goblins. Make sure they can see and be seen. There is safety in numbers, so they trick or treat in groups. Inspect candy and report anything suspicious. 

Rewind,
Paul @ Reel 2 Reel

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Again, Happy Birthday to Jeremiah & Josiah. I hope by some twist of fate to reconnect with him. Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

- Paul