"THE BOURNE LEGACY" CONTINUES TRADITION AT TOP OF BOX OFFICE



Still from The Bourne Legacy

If there was every any doubt that the Bourne Series would survive without its most recognizable face, Matt Damon, then away with that as The Bourne Legacy tops the Box Office this weekend in its debut with $40.3 million in North America for Universal Pictures. Opening in 3.745 theatres, the Film starring brilliant Jeremy Renner, is the third-strongest opening for the Franchise behind the second and third installments released in 2004 and 2007 respectively.

The Campaign starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis seems to have benefited from its ambitious and rowdy Whistle Stop Tour, including a stop in Toronto recently, earning $29 million for Warner Bros. The Political-Comedy opened in 3,205 theatres to a positive 66% on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer.

Three-week Champion The Dark Knight Rises finally falls to number three in this its fourth week of release, earning $19.5 million this weekend also for Warner Bros., just ahead of Sony Pictures' Hope Springs starring Thespian Queen Meryl Streep and Steven Carrell. It made $15.5 million this weekend after opening solidly on Wednesday; strong reviews for this one also with 74% on the Tomatometer.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, the third in the Franchise finds itself in fifth spot this weekend with $9 million, ahead of a disappointing Total Recall which in its second week only earned $8.1 million despite some high expectations with its $250 million budget. Still waiting on Overseas numbers where it continues to expand and should fare well...

Universal Pictures' Ted still is going strong in ninth spot in its seventh week with $3.5 million, now breaking the $200 million mark.  Meanwhile The Amazing Spider-Man rounds out the Top Ten with $2.4 million.

MR. WILL-W.:POP MAVEN READER JUELZ MEETS WILL FERRELL

Juelz & Will Ferrell

Amaze! Although he took few Photos with Fans yesterday, Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven Reader Juelz managed to break-down Will Ferrell to do a Snap together at the Premiere of The Campaign last night! Believe me, that's no easy feat as few succeeded. Just look as he gazes lovingly into her eyes.

Juelz gives us the play-by-play: "Will & Zach (Galifianakis) didn't really go to the Fans much during the Red Carpet, so we were disappointed and waited around. Will was nice. He waved to the Fans a lot; signed some Autographs even. When he was leaving, me & another Fan got a Pic with Will. Only one girl managed to get a Pic with Zach!".  

Nice work, Juelz! 

As always, proud of my savvy Readers! I'll be counting on you this TIFF to help me spot some Stars!

(Photo credit: Juelz)

ZACH GALIFIANAKIS & WILL FERRELL AT MUCHMUSIC'S "NEW.MUSIC.LIVE"

Will Ferrell & Zach Galifianakis on New.Music.Live

Zach Galifianakis and Will Ferrell touched-down in Toronto today in part of their Promotional Tour in support of Political Comedy, The Campaign earlier today and check-out this Clip from New.Music.Live as they reminisce about their time spent with our v. own Mayor Rob Ford. Amaze. 

Does Ferrell think Ford needs to lay-off the Chili Fries?

The Duo greeted Fans earlier today at the Hockey Hall of Fame, before heading to the Bell Media Building. A Red Carpet Premiere followed at Scotiabank Theatre where they worked the Press Line, in addition to signing several Autographs for Fans. As part of the whirlwind Tour, they next are off to Philadelphia!

The Campaign opens in theatres Friday, August 10, 2012 via Warner Bros.

New.Music.Live airs 6:00 PM EST on MuchMusic weekdays.

Watch the Clip below:

ZACH GALIFIANAKIS & WILL FERRELL EMBARK ON "WHISTLE STOP TOUR" FOR "THE CAMPAIGN"

Still from The Campaign

How exciting! As part of the Promotional Campaign for upcoming Political Comedy The Campaign, starring Will Ferrell and Zack Galifianakis, the two Funnymen will be bringing their Duel north of the Border! Intense.The Campaign, which opens in theatres Friday, August 10, 2012 via Warner Bros., centers around two rival North Carolina Politicians - one a Veteran, one a Newbie - with hopes of becoming President one day, vying for the Top with nothing short of dirty, sneaky tricks.

The Duo embark on their Whistle Stop Tour tomorrow in-character St. Louis, Dallas/Ft. Worth and Chicago on Wednesday, Seattle on Thursday and San Francisco on Friday.

A second Leg of the Tour will see Ferrell and Galifianakis in Boston and Toronto on July 30, and Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., on July 31.

Watch the Trailer for hilarious-looking The Campaign below: