2010-02-08T06:28:25-08:00

2010-03-07T17:00:00-08:00

true 25190 Oscars: Will Sandra Bullock Win Best Actress?

2010-02-08T11:55:48-08:00

15864

2010-02-08T06:34:53-08:00

<img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> YOU KNOW IT’S a crazy year when the potential dark horse is . . . Meryl Streep? Well, that’s how we see it, since everyone else in the field makes a compelling case. Surely Sandra Bullock has to be seen as a frontrunner, not only for a fine performance as an adopt-a-mom in “The Blind Side,” but also because that film has earned stupefying amounts of money. Then again Gabourey Sidibe has been getting Oscar buzz ever since “Precious” hit theaters, a film voters will surely want to reward. And when it comes to sheer versatility and quality, one shouldn’t count out the always-dependable Helen Mirren in “The Last Station” or Carey Mulligan “An Education.” (For Mulligan there’s also the cute-as-a-button dark-horse factor, which has led to its own Oscar shocks in the past, e.g., Anna Paquin.) As for Streep, Our admiration runs eternal, and her performance in “Julia & Julia” was as good as it could have been – but the film was a light role in a film lighter than a soufflé. We’ll recommend placing your bets on Bullock, but a little hedging won’t hurt as this race will be closer than many think. 2/7/10. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> THE MARKET: Will this nominee win the Academy Award for Best Actress? Trading will close at 5 p.m. PT on March 7. If this nominee wins the award, shares are worth $100. If this nominee doesn’t, they’re worth $0. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> RESEARCH: <a href=" http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=oscars+best+actress&btnG=Search+News" target="_blank">Google News</a> :: <a href="http://www.oscars.org" target="_blank">Oscars Home Page</a>

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SBWBA

2010-02-08T06:28:21-08:00

2010-03-07T17:00:00-08:00

true 25189 Oscars: Will Helen Mirren Win Best Actress?

2010-02-08T07:41:20-08:00

15864

2010-02-08T06:34:56-08:00

2000

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HMWBA

2010-02-08T06:28:18-08:00

2010-03-07T17:00:00-08:00

true 25188 Oscars: Will Carey Mulligan Win Best Actress?

2010-02-08T09:19:40-08:00

15864

2010-02-08T06:34:58-08:00

2000

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CMWBA

2010-02-08T06:28:15-08:00

2010-03-07T17:00:00-08:00

true 25187 Oscars: Will Gabourey Sidibe Win Best Actress?

2010-02-08T13:24:25-08:00

15864

2010-02-08T06:35:00-08:00

2000

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GSWBA

2010-02-08T06:28:12-08:00

2010-03-07T17:00:00-08:00

true 25186 Oscars: Will Meryl Streep Win Best Actress?

2010-02-08T13:24:13-08:00

15864

2010-02-08T06:33:59-08:00

2000

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MSWBA

2010-02-03T07:50:52-08:00

2010-03-07T16:55:00-08:00

true 25071 Oscars: Will Penélope Cruz Win Best Supporting Actress?

2010-02-08T04:30:09-08:00

15864

2010-02-03T07:54:35-08:00

<img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> LOOKING AT THE FIELD it’s not a sizzling year for Best Supporting Actress. We loved Penelope Cruz last year in “Vicki Christina Barcelona,” and she was decent in “Nine,” but for us (and many others) we just couldn’t stomach the self-importance of that misguided musical. Anna Kendrick was cute in “Up in the Air,” playing a corporate hack who wants marriage and kids – but the role was a clichéd character piece, not a full-blown dramatic figure. Vera Farmiga of the same film had a chance at delivering that kind of figure – but we just didn’t see human complexity amid those big eyes and frequent-flyer miles. That leaves Maggie Gyllenhall, who could pull a shocker in the mostly un-seen “Crazy Heart,” as long as voters take the time to get the film into their Netflix queue. But really, folks, it’s all about Mo'Nique in the much-lauded “Precious,” not only because the competitors are lagging behind, but because her gritty performance delivered (and because voters are itching to reward this film). It’s not the slam-dunk that Supporting Actor is, but we confidently recommend more money on Mo'Nique. 2/1/10. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> THE MARKET: Will this nominee win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress? Trading will close at 5 p.m. PT on March 7. If this nominee wins the award, shares are worth $100. If this nominee doesn’t, they’re worth $0. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> RESEARCH: <a href=" http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=oscars+best+actress&btnG=Search+News" target="_blank">Google News</a> :: <a href="http://www.oscars.org" target="_blank">Oscars Home Page</a>

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83459 Penélope Cruz Best Supporting Actress 420

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PCBSA

2010-02-03T07:50:48-08:00

2010-03-07T16:55:00-08:00

true 25070 Oscars: Will Vera Farmiga Win Best Supporting Actress?

2010-02-08T04:30:15-08:00

15864

2010-02-03T07:55:02-08:00

<img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> LOOKING AT THE FIELD it’s not a sizzling year for Best Supporting Actress. We loved Penelope Cruz last year in “Vicki Christina Barcelona,” and she was decent in “Nine,” but for us (and many others) we just couldn’t stomach the self-importance of that misguided musical. Anna Kendrick was cute in “Up in the Air,” playing a corporate hack who wants marriage and kids – but the role was a clichéd character piece, not a full-blown dramatic figure. Vera Farmiga of the same film had a chance at delivering that kind of figure – but we just didn’t see human complexity amid those big eyes and frequent-flyer miles. That leaves Maggie Gyllenhall, who could pull a shocker in the mostly un-seen “Crazy Heart,” as long as voters take the time to get the film into their Netflix queue. But really, folks, it’s all about Mo'Nique in the much-lauded “Precious,” not only because the competitors are lagging behind, but because her gritty performance delivered (and because voters are itching to reward this film). It’s not the slam-dunk that Supporting Actor is, but we confidently recommend more money on Mo'Nique. 2/1/10. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> THE MARKET: Will this nominee win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress? Trading will close at 5 p.m. PT on March 7. If this nominee wins the award, shares are worth $100. If this nominee doesn’t, they’re worth $0. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> RESEARCH: <a href=" http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=oscars+best+actress&btnG=Search+News" target="_blank">Google News</a> :: <a href="http://www.oscars.org" target="_blank">Oscars Home Page</a>

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83462 Vera Farmiga Best Supporting Actress 471

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VFBSA

2010-02-03T07:50:46-08:00

2010-03-07T16:54:00-08:00

true 25069 Oscars: Will Maggie Gyllenhaal Win Best Supporting Actress?

2010-02-08T05:00:54-08:00

15864

2010-02-03T07:54:53-08:00

<img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> LOOKING AT THE FIELD it’s not a sizzling year for Best Supporting Actress. We loved Penelope Cruz last year in “Vicki Christina Barcelona,” and she was decent in “Nine,” but for us (and many others) we just couldn’t stomach the self-importance of that misguided musical. Anna Kendrick was cute in “Up in the Air,” playing a corporate hack who wants marriage and kids – but the role was a clichéd character piece, not a full-blown dramatic figure. Vera Farmiga of the same film had a chance at delivering that kind of figure – but we just didn’t see human complexity amid those big eyes and frequent-flyer miles. That leaves Maggie Gyllenhall, who could pull a shocker in the mostly un-seen “Crazy Heart,” as long as voters take the time to get the film into their Netflix queue. But really, folks, it’s all about Mo'Nique in the much-lauded “Precious,” not only because the competitors are lagging behind, but because her gritty performance delivered (and because voters are itching to reward this film). It’s not the slam-dunk that Supporting Actor is, but we confidently recommend more money on Mo'Nique. 2/1/10. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> THE MARKET: Will this nominee win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress? Trading will close at 5 p.m. PT on March 7. If this nominee wins the award, shares are worth $100. If this nominee doesn’t, they’re worth $0. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> RESEARCH: <a href=" http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=oscars+best+actress&btnG=Search+News" target="_blank">Google News</a> :: <a href="http://www.oscars.org" target="_blank">Oscars Home Page</a>

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83461 Maggie Gyllenhaal Best Sup. Actress 713

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MGBSA

2010-02-03T07:50:41-08:00

2010-03-07T16:54:00-08:00

true 25068 Oscars: Will Anna Kendrick Win Best Supporting Actress?

2010-02-08T13:15:52-08:00

15864

2010-02-03T07:54:43-08:00

<img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> LOOKING AT THE FIELD it’s not a sizzling year for Best Supporting Actress. We loved Penelope Cruz last year in “Vicki Christina Barcelona,” and she was decent in “Nine,” but for us (and many others) we just couldn’t stomach the self-importance of that misguided musical. Anna Kendrick was cute in “Up in the Air,” playing a corporate hack who wants marriage and kids – but the role was a clichéd character piece, not a full-blown dramatic figure. Vera Farmiga of the same film had a chance at delivering that kind of figure – but we just didn’t see human complexity amid those big eyes and frequent-flyer miles. That leaves Maggie Gyllenhall, who could pull a shocker in the mostly un-seen “Crazy Heart,” as long as voters take the time to get the film into their Netflix queue. But really, folks, it’s all about Mo'Nique in the much-lauded “Precious,” not only because the competitors are lagging behind, but because her gritty performance delivered (and because voters are itching to reward this film). It’s not the slam-dunk that Supporting Actor is, but we confidently recommend more money on Mo'Nique. 2/1/10. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> THE MARKET: Will this nominee win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress? Trading will close at 5 p.m. PT on March 7. If this nominee wins the award, shares are worth $100. If this nominee doesn’t, they’re worth $0. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> RESEARCH: <a href=" http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=oscars+best+actress&btnG=Search+News" target="_blank">Google News</a> :: <a href="http://www.oscars.org" target="_blank">Oscars Home Page</a>

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83460 Anna Kendrick Best Supporting Actress 1184

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AKBSA

2010-02-03T07:50:37-08:00

2010-03-07T16:54:00-08:00

true 25067 Oscars: Will Mo'Nique Win Best Supporting Actress?

2010-02-08T04:30:33-08:00

15864

2010-02-03T07:53:38-08:00

<img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> LOOKING AT THE FIELD it’s not a sizzling year for Best Supporting Actress. We loved Penelope Cruz last year in “Vicki Christina Barcelona,” and she was decent in “Nine,” but for us (and many others) we just couldn’t stomach the self-importance of that misguided musical. Anna Kendrick was cute in “Up in the Air,” playing a corporate hack who wants marriage and kids – but the role was a clichéd character piece, not a full-blown dramatic figure. Vera Farmiga of the same film had a chance at delivering that kind of figure – but we just didn’t see human complexity amid those big eyes and frequent-flyer miles. That leaves Maggie Gyllenhall, who could pull a shocker in the mostly un-seen “Crazy Heart,” as long as voters take the time to get the film into their Netflix queue. But really, folks, it’s all about Mo'Nique in the much-lauded “Precious,” not only because the competitors are lagging behind, but because her gritty performance delivered (and because voters are itching to reward this film). It’s not the slam-dunk that Supporting Actor is, but we confidently recommend more money on Mo'Nique. 2/1/10. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> THE MARKET: Will this nominee win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress? Trading will close at 5 p.m. PT on March 7. If this nominee wins the award, shares are worth $100. If this nominee doesn’t, they’re worth $0. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> RESEARCH: <a href=" http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=oscars+best+actress&btnG=Search+News" target="_blank">Google News</a> :: <a href="http://www.oscars.org" target="_blank">Oscars Home Page</a>

9083

83458 Mo'Nique Wins Best Supporting Actress 9099

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MBSA

2010-02-02T07:09:31-08:00

2010-03-07T16:00:00-08:00

true 25006 Oscars: Will Matt Damon Win Best Supporting Actor?

2010-02-08T04:30:40-08:00

15864

2010-02-02T07:14:18-08:00

<img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> LAST YEAR EVEN the other nominees wanted Heath Ledger to win for an unforgettable performance in “The Dark Knight” – and he did, in a lopsided race. Well: Best Supporting Actor might be a slam-dunk for the second year in a row, for a performance equally insidious and unsettling. Since the release of “Inglourious Basterds” last summer audiences have been buzzing about Christoph Waltz’s portrayal of a genteel, ultra-polite officer – who just happens to be an SS butcher. And, like last year, Waltz stands head and shoulders above the competition. We’re scratching our heads about the nomination of Stanley Tucci, who is a great actor, but who was limited by Peter Jackson’s ham-fisted direction in “The Lovely Bones.” Woody Harrelson delivered in “The Messenger,” but then again almost no one has seen the film – and the same goes for Christopher Plummer playing Leo Tolstoy in “The Last Station.” So we’ll slot in the dependable Matt Damon in second place, who gave yet another inspired performance (along with a solid accent) in “Invictus.” But, really, put as much money as you can on Waltz in the night’s first major award. 2/2/09. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> THE MARKET: Will this nominee win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor? Trading will close at 5 p.m. PT on March 7. If this nominee wins the award, shares are worth $100. If this nominee doesn’t, they’re worth $0. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> RESEARCH: <a href=" http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=oscars+best+supporting+actor&btnG=Search+News" target="_blank">Google News</a> :: <a href="http://www.oscars.org" target="_blank">Oscars Home Page</a>

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83155 Matt Damon Wins Best Supporting Actor 674

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MDWBS

2010-02-02T07:09:11-08:00

2010-03-07T16:00:00-08:00

true 25005 Oscars: Will Woody Harrelson Win Best Supporting Actor?

2010-02-08T04:30:47-08:00

15864

2010-02-02T07:14:16-08:00

<img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> LAST YEAR EVEN the other nominees wanted Heath Ledger to win for an unforgettable performance in “The Dark Knight” – and he did, in a lopsided race. Well: Best Supporting Actor might be a slam-dunk for the second year in a row, for a performance equally insidious and unsettling. Since the release of “Inglourious Basterds” last summer audiences have been buzzing about Christoph Waltz’s portrayal of a genteel, ultra-polite officer – who just happens to be an SS butcher. And, like last year, Waltz stands head and shoulders above the competition. We’re scratching our heads about the nomination of Stanley Tucci, who is a great actor, but who was limited by Peter Jackson’s ham-fisted direction in “The Lovely Bones.” Woody Harrelson delivered in “The Messenger,” but then again almost no one has seen the film – and the same goes for Christopher Plummer playing Leo Tolstoy in “The Last Station.” So we’ll slot in the dependable Matt Damon in second place, who gave yet another inspired performance (along with a solid accent) in “Invictus.” But, really, put as much money as you can on Waltz in the night’s first major award. 2/2/09. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> THE MARKET: Will this nominee win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor? Trading will close at 5 p.m. PT on March 7. If this nominee wins the award, shares are worth $100. If this nominee doesn’t, they’re worth $0. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> RESEARCH: <a href=" http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=oscars+best+supporting+actor&btnG=Search+News" target="_blank">Google News</a> :: <a href="http://www.oscars.org" target="_blank">Oscars Home Page</a>

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83154 Woody Harrelson Best Supporting Actor 637

637

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WHBSA

2010-02-02T07:08:41-08:00

2010-03-07T16:00:00-08:00

true 25004 Oscars: Will Christopher Plummer Win Best Supporting Actor?

2010-02-08T04:30:52-08:00

15864

2010-02-02T07:14:12-08:00

<img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> LAST YEAR EVEN the other nominees wanted Heath Ledger to win for an unforgettable performance in “The Dark Knight” – and he did, in a lopsided race. Well: Best Supporting Actor might be a slam-dunk for the second year in a row, for a performance equally insidious and unsettling. Since the release of “Inglourious Basterds” last summer audiences have been buzzing about Christoph Waltz’s portrayal of a genteel, ultra-polite officer – who just happens to be an SS butcher. And, like last year, Waltz stands head and shoulders above the competition. We’re scratching our heads about the nomination of Stanley Tucci, who is a great actor, but who was limited by Peter Jackson’s ham-fisted direction in “The Lovely Bones.” Woody Harrelson delivered in “The Messenger,” but then again almost no one has seen the film – and the same goes for Christopher Plummer playing Leo Tolstoy in “The Last Station.” So we’ll slot in the dependable Matt Damon in second place, who gave yet another inspired performance (along with a solid accent) in “Invictus.” But, really, put as much money as you can on Waltz in the night’s first major award. 2/2/09. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> THE MARKET: Will this nominee win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor? Trading will close at 5 p.m. PT on March 7. If this nominee wins the award, shares are worth $100. If this nominee doesn’t, they’re worth $0. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> RESEARCH: <a href=" http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=oscars+best+supporting+actor&btnG=Search+News" target="_blank">Google News</a> :: <a href="http://www.oscars.org" target="_blank">Oscars Home Page</a>

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83153 Christopher Plummer Best Supptng Actor 614

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CPBSA

2010-02-02T07:08:17-08:00

2010-03-07T17:00:00-08:00

true 25003 Oscars: Will Stanley Tucci Win Best Supporting Actor?

2010-02-08T04:31:06-08:00

15864

2010-02-02T07:14:09-08:00

<img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> LAST YEAR EVEN the other nominees wanted Heath Ledger to win for an unforgettable performance in “The Dark Knight” – and he did, in a lopsided race. Well: Best Supporting Actor might be a slam-dunk for the second year in a row, for a performance equally insidious and unsettling. Since the release of “Inglourious Basterds” last summer audiences have been buzzing about Christoph Waltz’s portrayal of a genteel, ultra-polite officer – who just happens to be an SS butcher. And, like last year, Waltz stands head and shoulders above the competition. We’re scratching our heads about the nomination of Stanley Tucci, who is a great actor, but who was limited by Peter Jackson’s ham-fisted direction in “The Lovely Bones.” Woody Harrelson delivered in “The Messenger,” but then again almost no one has seen the film – and the same goes for Christopher Plummer playing Leo Tolstoy in “The Last Station.” So we’ll slot in the dependable Matt Damon in second place, who gave yet another inspired performance (along with a solid accent) in “Invictus.” But, really, put as much money as you can on Waltz in the night’s first major award. 2/2/09. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> THE MARKET: Will this nominee win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor? Trading will close at 5 p.m. PT on March 7. If this nominee wins the award, shares are worth $100. If this nominee doesn’t, they’re worth $0. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> RESEARCH: <a href=" http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=oscars+best+supporting+actor&btnG=Search+News" target="_blank">Google News</a> :: <a href="http://www.oscars.org" target="_blank">Oscars Home Page</a>

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83152 Stanley Tucci Wins Best Supporting Actor 471

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STBSA

2010-02-02T07:07:52-08:00

2010-03-07T17:00:00-08:00

true 25002 Oscars: Will Christoph Waltz Win Best Supporting Actor?

2010-02-08T04:31:13-08:00

15864

2010-02-02T07:14:07-08:00

<img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> LAST YEAR EVEN the other nominees wanted Heath Ledger to win for an unforgettable performance in “The Dark Knight” – and he did, in a lopsided race. Well: Best Supporting Actor might be a slam-dunk for the second year in a row, for a performance equally insidious and unsettling. Since the release of “Inglourious Basterds” last summer audiences have been buzzing about Christoph Waltz’s portrayal of a genteel, ultra-polite officer – who just happens to be an SS butcher. And, like last year, Waltz stands head and shoulders above the competition. We’re scratching our heads about the nomination of Stanley Tucci, who is a great actor, but who was limited by Peter Jackson’s ham-fisted direction in “The Lovely Bones.” Woody Harrelson delivered in “The Messenger,” but then again almost no one has seen the film – and the same goes for Christopher Plummer playing Leo Tolstoy in “The Last Station.” So we’ll slot in the dependable Matt Damon in second place, who gave yet another inspired performance (along with a solid accent) in “Invictus.” But, really, put as much money as you can on Waltz in the night’s first major award. 2/2/09. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> THE MARKET: Will this nominee win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor? Trading will close at 5 p.m. PT on March 7. If this nominee wins the award, shares are worth $100. If this nominee doesn’t, they’re worth $0. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> RESEARCH: <a href=" http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=oscars+best+supporting+actor&btnG=Search+News" target="_blank">Google News</a> :: <a href="http://www.oscars.org" target="_blank">Oscars Home Page</a>

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83151 Christoph Waltz Best Supporting Actor 8940

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CWBSA

2010-02-02T06:22:19-08:00

2010-03-05T06:00:00-08:00

false 24992 How Much Will "Brooklyn's Finest" Gross in its Opening Weekend?

2010-02-08T09:11:04-08:00

15864

2010-02-02T06:22:55-08:00

<img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> IT’S A GENRE PIECE, yes – but damn it looks good. Start with director Antoine Fuqua of “Training Day,” and the star of that film, the resurgent Ethan Hawke (“Daybreakers”). Then toss in Richard Gere, Don Cheadle, and Wesley Snipes (returning to “New Jack City” form), along with a ton of “oh-him-I-love-him!” character actors. The result is a dark and realistic urban thriller, reminiscent of HBO’s “The Wire.” So we’re stoked. As for the plot? It’s surely too complex for us to spoil. We’ll start with divergent storylines, as Gere’s character fights PTSD in the days before his retirement, as Hawke’s character struggles to make ends meet in expensive New York, and as Cheadle’s character tries to keep his cover with an evil-looking drug-lord played by Snipes. And yes, those storylines will collide and bodies will pile up – we said it was a genre piece – but on the way we expect a rich atmospheric exploration of a city that, despite post-Giuliani beliefs, still has a lot of crime. And with “Precious” likely to be reveling in Oscar glory in early March, audiences more than ever will be looking to the inner city. Despite the glitzy “Alice in Wonderland” for competition, “Brooklyn’s Finest” will surprise with a well-deserved $22 million opener. 2/1/10. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> THE MARKET: “Brooklyn’s Finest” goes into wide release on March 5, 2010. How much will it gross in its opening weekend as first reported by Variety? Each dollar of the share price represents millions of dollars in sales. Shares bought at $45, for example, would be worth $78 if the movie grosses $78 million in that weekend. Trading closes at 9 a.m. on the day of the film’s opening. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> RESEARCH: <a href=" http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=Brooklyn+Finest+movie&btnG=Search+News" target="_blank">Google News</a> :: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1210042/" target="_blank">IMDb Page </a> :: <a href="http://www.brooklynsfinestthemovie.com/" target="_blank">Home Page</a>

2000

83051 Brooklyn's Finest Debut 2000

2000

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BKFST

2010-02-01T06:14:32-08:00

2010-03-05T06:00:00-08:00

false 24971 How Much Will "Alice in Wonderland" Gross in its Opening Weekend?

2010-02-08T09:08:30-08:00

15864

2010-02-01T06:15:28-08:00

<img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> WE LOVE THAT March has become a hotbed for the mini-blockbuster. Remember it wasn’t always that way, until “300” blew the lid off of March 2007 with a $70 million debut. Then the hyped “Watchmen” followed suit in 2009, netting $55 million itself. This year, “Alice in Wonderland” kicks off the month, offering an offbeat 3D visual extravaganza that could easily have been released in May. Of course, we don’t need to add to the hype surrounding the film – given that it practically made the evening news when (gasp) <a href="http://www.firstshowing.net/2009/07/22/tim-burtons-alice-in-wonderland-teaser-trailer-leaks-early/">a teaser trailer leaked early</a>. Then again people have a right to be stoked. Tim Burton has had unbelievable staying power with audiences and with the Hollywood brass. He can’t mess up the story too much, since it’s based on a classic, with the minor twist that, this time, an attractive teen Alice will return to the wonderland of her youth. Johnny Depp is as huge as ever, and Anne Hathaway always helps. In a word, absolutely everything – marketing, casting, trailers – is shaping up beautifully. The next time this blockbuster makes the evening news, it will be when it opens to the tune of $60 million, if not much more. 1/24/10. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> THE MARKET: “Alice in Wonderland” goes into wide release on March 5, 2010. How much will it gross in its opening weekend as first reported by Variety? Each dollar of the share price represents millions of dollars in sales. Shares bought at $45, for example, would be worth $78 if the movie grosses $78 million in that weekend. Trading closes at 9 a.m. on the day of the film’s opening. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> RESEARCH: <a href=" http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=Alice+Wonderland+movie&btnG=Search+News" target="_blank">Google News</a> :: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1014759/" target="_blank">IMDb Page </a> :: <a href="http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/aliceinwonderland/ " target="_blank">Home Page</a>

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2010-01-26T06:52:23-08:00

2010-02-26T06:00:00-08:00

false 24873 How Much Will "The Crazies" Gross in its Opening Weekend?

2010-02-08T04:31:46-08:00

15864

2010-01-26T06:54:16-08:00

<img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> MOST ZOMBIE FILMS don’t really get into how those Zombies got to be that way – generally it’s explained away by some “virus,” and the rest (from everything from “I Am Legend” to “Zombieland”) is just running around and mayhem. With “The Crazies” we get down to those first moments when normal people start going downhill. And the result is . . . pretty spooky. This looks to be a slow-burning picture, as the illness eventually moves through a small rural community. The trouble first appears when an arsonist stands rock-still in his cell for, oh, ten hours. As more people go nuts, the local sheriff (Timothy Oliphant of “Hitman”) realizes that he’s got a problem. We gather that there’s a head zombie who has a pension for “Saw”-like medical procedures, so we expect plenty of cringe-worthy moments as the action moves to the local hospital. In the end, this one isn’t going to get nominated for Oscars – but hard-core fans have been left in the cold since the latest “Saw,” and we think “Crazies” has the chops and special-effects to give them what they want. Pent-up demand will drive “Crazies” to a strong take in the high teens. 1/24/10. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> THE MARKET: “The Crazies” goes into wide release on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010. How much will it gross in its opening weekend as first reported by Variety? Each dollar of the share price represents millions of dollars in sales. Shares bought at $45, for example, would be worth $78 if the movie grosses $78 million in that weekend. Trading closes at 9 a.m. on the day of the film’s opening. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> RESEARCH: <a href=" http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=the+crazies+movie&btnG=Search+News" target="_blank">Google News</a> :: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0455407/" target="_blank">IMDb Page </a> :: <a href="http://www.thecrazies-movie.com/" target="_blank">Home Page</a>

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2010-01-25T05:34:30-08:00

2010-02-26T05:35:00-08:00

false 24857 How Much Will "Cop Out" Gross in its Opening Weekend?

2010-02-08T04:31:52-08:00

15864

2010-01-25T05:35:29-08:00

<img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> THIS FILM IS not exactly “The Departed,” though the trailer makes a joke reference to it. Heck: we’re not even sure if it’s “Beverly Hills Cop III.” The idea is simple: you have a buddy-team of cops, played by the familiar Bruce Willis and sidekick Tracy Morgan. Their characters have, shall we say, unorthodox methods of conducting police work – which includes car chases through graveyards and chaining crooks to a moving Crown Vic. Morgan does his “30 Rock” thing (in which he acts crazy), except it’s probably funnier now that he gets to swear. Willis is his usual play-it-cool regular guy – until he loses it and decks someone. And that’s it. We can’t tell if there’s much substance at all, which is a surprise given that the director is the normally reliable Kevin Smith (who is probably just trying to make some mainstream cash). Despite all of this carping, we are always realists, and even though we’re confident it’s a bad picture, everyone needs a little comic relief in post-football February. Kudos to the studio for perfect timing on that one. Expect this genre farce to open to $18 million, after which audiences will cop out on “Cop Out” for good.1/24/10. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> THE MARKET: “Cop Out” goes into wide release on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010. How much will it gross in its opening weekend as first reported by Variety? Each dollar of the share price represents millions of dollars in sales. Shares bought at $45, for example, would be worth $78 if the movie grosses $78 million in that weekend. Trading closes at 9 a.m. on the day of the film’s opening. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> RESEARCH: <a href=" http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=Cop+Out+movie&btnG=Search+News" target="_blank">Google News</a> :: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/ tt1385867/" target="_blank">IMDb Page </a> :: <a href="http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/copout/" target="_blank">Trailer at Apple</a>

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2010-01-21T08:11:10-08:00

2010-02-19T06:00:00-08:00

false 24791 How Much Will "Shutter Island" Gross in its Opening Weekend?

2010-02-08T04:31:57-08:00

15864

2010-01-21T08:14:03-08:00

<img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> SO WAIT: we have Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Ben Kingsley in a quality picture . . . that is being released in February, land of horror, rom-com and other genres without a shade of an Oscar hope. Too weird. Of course, awards were a part of the original plan, when “Island” was slated for an Oct. 2 release date. Then Paramount booted it to February, for reasons never fully explained. One guess: maybe they fixed the film. The basic story is that Leo’s character and his sidekick (Mark Ruffalo) go to some island for the “criminally insane” – at which point freaky stuff starts happening and they get locked up too. Early trailers played up a psycho-drama angle, with Leo having lots of hallucinations, and this indeed looked boring. But recent trailers play up the mystery-thriller aspect, with shots of a labyrinthine prison, lots of sneaking around, and a killer cameo by Max von Sydow. Now that’s cool. So yes, despite our early skepticism, and despite studio tinkering, we’re re-juiced for what we’re guessing may be a new and improved “Shutter Island.” Audiences will be to: we predict $30 million for this deep winter surprise. 1/17/10. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> THE MARKET: “Shutter Island” goes into wide release on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010. How much will it gross in its opening weekend as first reported by Variety? Each dollar of the share price represents millions of dollars in sales. Shares bought at $45, for example, would be worth $78 if the movie grosses $78 million in that weekend. Trading closes at 9 a.m. on the day of the film’s opening. <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> RESEARCH: <a href=" http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=Shutter+Island+movie&btnG=Search+News" target="_blank">Google News</a> :: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1130884/" target="_blank">IMDb Page </a> :: <a href="http://www.shutterisland.com/" target="_blank">Home Page</a>

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