"FAST FIVE" RACES TO THE TOP OF BOX OFFICE

Still from Fast Five

Moviegoers raced to the theatres this weekend for  Fast Five, the latest in the series of Auto-racing/Action Films, a massive success at the Box Office taking in $83.6 million in its debut. This makes it the best opening yet for The Fast and The Furious Franchise, with the distinction also of being the biggest opening weekend for a Movie so far in 2011.  It is estimated that Fast Five made  $165 worldwide this weekend alone for Universal Pictures. Critics also agree that this one is a hit, with it earning a 79% rating on the Tomatometer at Rotten Tomatoes.

20th Century Fox continues to perform well with RIO 3-D, slipping to second this weekend after two weeks on top.  This weekend it pulled in $14.4 million from 3708 theatres, landing just ahead of Madea's Big Happy Family in third with $10 million.

Romantic Drama Water for Elephants slips one spot to fourth with $9.1 million, bringing its tally to $32.1 million domestically.

Debuting below expectations was Disney's PROM which lands in fifth with $5 million from 2,730 theatres.  The Teen Romance was estimated to make upwards of $9 million this weekend.

Hoodwinked Two Hood vs. Evil is the second film in its Series, and it debuts in sixth with $4.1 million.  Its predecessor made a total $51.4 million at the Box Office worldwide for The Weinstein Co.

Rounding out the Box Office Top Ten is Scre4m which after three weeks of release, brings in $2.2 million this weekend.  It its theatrical run domestically, the Horror/Comedy has just surpassed the $70 million mark worldwide for The Weinstein Co./Dimension.

NICHOLAS BRAUN, AIMEE TEEGARDEN & JONATHAN KELTZ IN TORONTO FOR DISNEY'S "PROM"

 Nicholas Braun (L), Aimee Teegarden (R)

Canada, are you ready for PROM Fever?  With Disney's PROM hitting theatres this Friday, April 28, 2011, three of its biggest stars have officially descended upon Toronto.  Aimee Teegarden and Nicholas Braun flew in from Los Angeles today for their Media Blitz in the City, eager and excited.  Braun exclaimed, "Welcome to Toronto!" upon exiting his SUV. Greeted by Fans, he smiled and said "Well, that's a warm welcome. Thanks for waiting for me!".

Among the Cast's appearances tomorrow are a visit to MuchMusic's New.Music.Live and an exciting appearance at the Toronto Premiere for PROM in the evening.  Joining Teegarden and Braun is Toronto's v. own Jonathan Keltz. Although Thomas McDonnell was scheduled originally to arrive for Press today, unfortunately he fell ill and was unable to make it.  Regardless, many will be thrilled to hear that Braun has made it in.

An exclusive Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven Interview will be posted shortly including juicy stories from the Set of the Film, so stay tuned.  Are you ready?

In the meantime, visit the official website for Disney's PROM right here.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

SEND OVER YOUR QUESTIONS TO THE CAST OF "PROM"

Still from Disney's PROM

Great news!  I am excited to announce that Mr. Will-W.:Pop Maven has scored an exclusive interview with the Cast of upcoming Disney Feature, Prom (not to be confused with Tron).

Prom centers around a group of High School Couples as they transition from their lives as Teenagers to Independence.  The Film criss-crosses these Couples' stories, each with their own unique twists, culminating in that one big night we all anticipate most in our Youth.

I will be interviewing Cast members Aimee Teegarden (Friday Night Lights), Thomas McDonell (The Forbidden Kingdom) and Jonathan Keltz (Entourage). I'd love to include my Readers in on the fun, so don't be shy and send over those questions.

Watch the Trailer for Disney's Prom below: