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Universal Films Grossed $2.8B in 2008Universal Pictures says it has recorded its biggest year ever for the second year in a row, with 2008 global theatrical grosses totaling $2.8 billion. |
Boy Scouts' Wakeup Call: We Need Hispanic Members or We're DoneThe Southern Sierra Council of the Boy Scouts of America, with a smaller staff and a budget shrunk by the troubled economy, is trying to find a way to reach out to a growing population of Hispanic boys in Kern, Mono and Inyo counties. The effort, which is being echoed across the nation, may be the difference between survival and extinction for the venerable youth organization. |
Travelers Won't Stay Home Despite Lots of UncertaintyAs travel gurus try to forecast what's going to happen in 2009, only one word is clear: uncertainty. While it stands to reason that millions of Americans are going to take vacations next year, the unfortunate truth is that travelers will not be tossing their money around. |
Six Women Dishing the Dirt Could be Just the Right LibationAlisa Valdes-Rodriguez's novel might have a few strikes against it for the average reader: The story is well-peppered with Hispanic phrases, and it's also a follow-up in the "Dirty Girls" series. However, the lingo is used skillfully enough that you always know what the women mean, and this book is capable of standing on its own (although the title -- 'Dirty Girls on Top' -- may have you hiding it under a magazine). |
Hollywood, Race and the Age of ObamaObama's election and other events of 2008 suggest that America is ready for new fresh movies about race. Yet Hollywood keeps offering the same old stories of race in America. |
Eugenio Derbez Named Mr. Amigo for 2008Eugenio Derbez, an actor, comedian and Formula 1 auto driver, has been named 2008's Mr. Amigo. |
Miley Cyrus Headlines New Year's Eve BroadcastU.S. pop star Miley Cyrus, famous for her role as Hannah Montana, has signed on to star in a prime time New Year's Eve special, MTV has announced. |
Hispanics Star in 'Holidays' MovieSome sit around and complain that Hollywood doesn't make enough movies with good parts for Hispanic actors. Freddy Rodriguez did something about it. He persuaded Overture Films to make its Christmas comedy "Nothing Like the Holidays," about a Puerto Rican family in Chicago. |
New Rules for 'American Idol' Season 8Fox launches Season 8 of "American Idol" just three weeks from today. AI's executive producer Ken Warwick revealed key details about the upcoming season. |
Hayek and Lopez to Star at Golden Globe AwardsSalma Hayek, Jennifer Lopez, Amy Poehler and Seth Rogen have been set as presenters at "The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards" to be telecast live on NBC Sunday, January 11 (8 - 11 p.m. EST) at The Beverly Hilton. |
Movie Exec Sees Future in 3-DJeffrey Katzenberg, the movie executive behind mega-hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "Shrek," now sees the future of the movie theater in 3-D films, complete with those pesky glasses. |