"TED" TOPS BOX OFFICE WITH RECORD-BREAKING DEBUT; "MAGIC MIKE" SECOND-BEST

Still from Ted

Stellar weekend at the Box Office with us celebrating Canada Day Weekend up north and Americans gearing-up to celebrate their 4th of July Weekend. Although it was a heated battle between two strong R-Rated Openers in Ted and Magic Mike, alas it is the former which takes the top spot with $52.5 million from 3,239 theatres for Universal Pictures. The Comedy starring Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis and Seth MacFarlane also is a hit with Critics, earning 70% on the Tomatometer at Rotten Tomatoes. Above this, it sets the record previously held by The Hangover as the largest-ever Opening for an R-Rated Comedy.

Magic Mike also stuns in its Debut for Warner Bros., opening at number two with $38 million. The Male Stripper Dramedy starring Channing Tatum, directed by Steven Soderbergh, was made for only $7 million apparently and also has fared v. well with Critics, earning a stellar 80% on the Tomatoemeter.

Disney/Pixar's Monster Brave continues to perform well in its second week, earning $35.5 million from 4,164 theatres. To-date, it has made $132.7 million.

Meanwhile Lionsgate Films' Madea's Witness Protection Program opens in fourth spot with $27 million, one of Tyler Perry's more decent showings in quite some time considering his last few Films failed to fire.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter continues to plod along with $6.2 million this weekend for 20th Century Fox, good enough to land it in sixth spot, just ahead of Moonrise Kingdom which from just 854 theatres, earns $5 million in eighth.

DreamWorks Pictures' People Like Us starring Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks fails to impress, taking-in just $4.2 million and rounding out the bottom of the Top Ten.

"MADAGASCAR 3" ON-TOP A SECOND WEEK

Still form Madagascar 3

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted steals the show again for a second straight week with $35 million earned this weekend. This brings its two-week tally to an excellent $120 million for Paramount Pictures, keeping Prometheus in second for a second straight week. The latter still is going strong, this weekend taking-in $21 million for a total of $89.6 million in its Run so far.

Warner Bros.' Rock of Ages debuts in third spot with $15 million, debuting below expectations for the $75-million Budget Musical. Regardless, I still loved it and will give everyone a Hug who goes and sees it!

Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg $70-million R-rated Comedy That's My Boy was timed perfectly for a Father's Day release for Sony Pictures however, Moviegoers didn't budge and it debuts in fourth spot with $13 million.

Snow White and The Huntsman finds itself in fifth this weekend with $13-million in its third week, now earning a total $121.6 million domestically. It has fared well Overseas also, earning $83 million in those parts.

Marvel's The Avengers is resilient still, in seventh spot in its seventh week with $8.3 million. To-date domestically is has earned $586 million, while Overseas it has made a resounding $824 million.

In its fourth week of being a Limited Release, Moonrise Kingdom earns $2.3 million for Focus Features/eOne Films. The Wes Anderson Comedy has earned a stellar 95% on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer.

What to Expect When You're Expecting earns $1.3 million this weekend in its fifth week, rounding out the Top Ten.

"MADAGASCAR 3" IS MOST WANTED AT BOX OFFICE

Still from Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

The Box Office is alive with not one but two huge Debuts this weekend. 20th Century Fox's Prometheus was caught in a heated battle with Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, but alas it was the the latter which prevailed with $59.6 million from 4,258 theatres for Paramount Pictures. Compared to its Predecessors, it earned just slightly less than 2008's Sequel in the Franchise, which had opened with $63 million.

Touted as a Prequel to Aliens, Prometheus directed by Sir Ridley Scott pulled-in a healthy $21.4 million on Friday alone based on the strength of Midnight Screenings.  It goes on to make $49.5 million this weekend from 3,396 theatres. Coincidentally, both Top Two Films earned approximately 75% on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer, equally well-received by Critics.

Last week's Champion Snow White & The Huntsman slips to number three this weekend in its second week of release with $23 million. To date, it already has made $98.5 domestically for Universal Pictures.

MIB 3 earns $15 million this weeekend in its third week of release, just ahead of the Monster known as Marvel's The Avengers with $12 million it its sixth week.

Best Exotic Marigold Hotel continues to impress also in its sixth week for Fox Searchlight, earning $3.1 million - good enough for sixth spot in only 1,298 theatres.

Dark Shadows rounds out the Top Ten with $1.5 million this weekend, earning $73.9 million in five weeks for Warner Bros. in North America.

"SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN" OPENS BIG WITH $55.8 MILLION DEBUT

Still from Snow White and The Huntsman

Exceeding expectations at the Box Office this weekend is Universal Pictures' Snow White and The Huntsman starring Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth. Although Reviews are mixed for the Film (52% on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer), Audiences responded in a big way with it earning a stellar $56.1 million in its debut in 3,773 theatres.

Last week's Champion, MIB 3, slips to number two this weekend with $28 million for Sony Pictures and in two weeks of release, it has earned $112 million, good enough to edge-out the resilient Marvel's The Avengers which in its fifth week of release earns $19.8 million. The Blockbuster according to Deadline now is the number three highest-grossing Film of all time domestically behind Avatar and Titanic.

Universal Pictures' Battleship in a distant fourth with $4.7 million, followed by Paramount Pictures' The Dictator in sixth with $4.6 million and Lionsgate's What to Expect When You're Expecting in sixth with $4.5 million.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel continues to perform well in Limited Release for Fox Searchlight with $4.4 million this weekend from 1,294 theatres in its fifth week week.  

For Greater Glory starring Andy Garcia is the only other Film opening in the Top Ten this weekend earning $1.5 million from 575 theatres it does not have distribution in Canada.

FIRST TRAILER: "MIRROR, MIRROR"

Still from Mirror, Mirror

Okay, first thing's first. What is going on with Julia Roberts' Accent here? After seeing the much darker Trailer for Snow White and The Huntsman, Tarsem Singh presents this much lighter and Comical take of the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale, Mirror, Mirror. 

Although a bushy-eyebrowed Lily Collins takes on the starring role of Snow White, this really is all about The Evil Queen played by Roberts.  And after seeing handsome (at one point shirtless!) Armie Hammer in a couple of more intense Films, The Social Network and J. Edgar back-to-back, we now get to see some Comedic Chops from him.

The Trailer premiered earlier today on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and now it's here for all of us to enjoy online!

Watch the Trailer in full below:

"SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN": FIRST TRAILER

Still from Snow White and The Huntsman

Wow!  I had high expectations for Rupert Sanders' Snow White and the Huntsman, but I never expected it to look this good.  Although we don't really see much here of Kristen Stewart as Snow White, Charlize Theron as The Evil Queen gives us plenty and them some, making us remember why it is that she won that Oscar back in 2004 with Monster.  Perhaps that bit of a break that she took a couple years back paid off as she's showing that fire again that we haven't seen in her last handful of Films.

The Premise of Snow White and the Huntsman is that The Evil Queen hires The Huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) to take Snow White into the Woods to be killed.  He however, winds-up protecting her from The Queen, causing all sorts of Drama.  Rule of Thumb: don't piss-off The Queen.

Watch the Trailer below:

June 1, 2012. Universal Pictures. Mark your Calendars.

(Photo/video credit: Universal Pictures)

ROBERT PATTINSON: FAREWELL, TORONTO!

Robert Pattinson departs Toronto - September 29, 2011

Why, that was quick... wasn't it?  Less than 48 hours after arriving in Toronto to do Automated Dialogue Replacement (Over-dubbing) for David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis, Mr. Eric Packer himself, Robert Pattinson, departs the City.  

Arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport right around Dinner Time in his SUV, Pattinson sporting some of the scruff we saw the other day, showed his support for the Baltimore Orioles in one of his many Ballcaps and a The Cave Bar (La Cueva) T-Shirt.  Many are speculating that he is headed back to his Hometown of London, where Partner Kristen Stewart not only has been busy at work on Snow White and The Huntsman, but also partaking in London Fashion Week festivities recently.

Thanks once again to Tyrone Kerr for this amazing Photo.  Enjoy, my RPatz Enthusiasts!

(Photo credit: Tyrone Kerr)

NEW PHOTOS FROM "SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN"

Kristen Stewart as Snow White

Although Director Rupert Sanders has yet to begin filming for this eagerly-awaited Snow White and the Huntsman, one of two Snow White movies to hit theatres in 2012, he took to Comic-Con in San Diego with his Principal Cast to create a little bit of buzz. 

With filming slated to begin next week in the UK, Sanders brought three days' worth of test footage to show the audience, giving them an idea what the 3-D Film will be like, in addition to revealing some new photos of Cast members Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, Sam Claflin and Chris Hemsworth in-costume.

Right at the start of the Conference, Academy Award winner Theron (who just might be appearing at TIFF in September with Jason Reitman's Young Adult), told Stewart "I’m ready for it bitch, let’s go.".  Theron of course will be playing Stewart's (Snow White) nemesis The Queen.  This sure ain't Disney. 

Take a look at the Photos below:

"THE TWILIGHT SAGA" CAST APPEAR AT COMIC-CON 2011

Robert Pattinson in Toronto - July 2011

With Comic-Con 2011 festivities now underway in San Diego, mania has already reached a feverish pitch with the Cast of The Twilight Saga fielding questions about the next installment, Breaking Dawn. Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner all showed-up along with Director Bill Condon who told those in attendance, "There's no bigger fan of Twilight than Kristen. She would always say, 'I know what I felt like when I read this in the book.' She was always pushing, pushing, pushing to make sure she was capturing that feeling.".  Consummate professional!

Because those surrounding the Film wanted to keep as many details under wraps as possible, it is said that Security was extra tight during filming with no E-mails or Cellphones allowed on-set.  Also, a cloak was used to mask any clues to Bella's (Stewart) Wedding Gown for the eagerly-awaited Wedding.

It was also learned via Pattinson who still is rocking the asymmetrical hair he had sported in his final days of filming Cosmopolis in Toronto, that Girlfriend Stewart actually is a huge Fan of The Cooking Channel.  He revealed that she constantly leaves the television on that particular channel. She however was quick to snap back, "And you all reap the benefits!".  Who would've guessed?

Stewart also will be doing a Conference for Snow White and the Huntsman on Saturday along with Co-stars Charlize Theron, Chris Hemsworth and Sam Claflin.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 hits theatres November 18, 2011.

Watch the Conference in full below:

CHARLIZE THERON & PRINCE HARRY CAUGHT HUGGING

Charlize Theron & Prince Harry on Marie Claire UK

Prince Harry and Charlize Theron were spotted exchanging hugs this weekend at the Audi Challenge Charity Polo Cup in Berkshire. In addition to being big supporters of the fight against HIV in Africa, you might recall that Theron is said to be in talks to play Harry’s late Mother, Princess Diana in an upcoming Biopic for which details are still being kept under wraps.

Perhaps research for the role at long last is beginning?  Theron's schedule appears to have freed-up a bit since she is no longer attached to Snow White and the Huntsman 3-D, which films in Montreal.

There is lots of buzz surrounding Theron’s next Film Young Adult from Director Jason Reitman, whose last three Features have premiered at TIFF. Perhaps we’ll be seeing Theron in Toronto this September?

See the Photos of Theron and Prince Harry at Marie Claire UK.

(Photo credit: Marie Claire/Rex Features)