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29 Apr 2011 18:50

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Culture: Mike Tyson’s tattoo artist sues to stop “The Hangover 2”

  • Today in the greatest story ever of the day: Mike Tyson tattoo artist S. Victor Whitmill, who calls the former boxer’s facial mark “one of the most distinctive tattoos in the nation,” wants to ensure that Ed Helms’ similarly questionable facial tattoo doesn’t make it to theaters. Here’s what the suit says: “Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. — without attempting to contact Mr. Whitmill, obtain his permission, or credit his creation — has copied Mr. Whitmill’s Original Tattoo and placed it on the face of another actor … This unauthorized exploitation of the Original Tattoo constitutes copyright infringement.” Protip: Don’t give a guy a stupid-looking tattoo if you don’t want it to be parodied by a popular film franchise. source
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14 Nov 2010 19:57

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Culture: “Hangover” sequel going all-out for its celebrity cameos

  • crazy Mel Gibson filming a cameo for “The Hangover 2,” then not so much because he’s not very popular right now. We can spoil it because it didn’t work out.
  • crazier A former political figure (who remains popular) popping up in Thailand to film a cameo for “The Hangover 2.” That’s rad. Click the link for the spoiler, guys. source
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07 Aug 2010 22:53

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Culture: Will Ferrell: Meet a guy really desperate for another hit

His last movie, the huge-budgeted “Land of the Lost,” got completely upstaged by “The Hangover.” So, he needs “The Other Guys” to kill it at the box office. source
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18 Jan 2010 10:54

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Culture: “Avatar” the superstar of last night’s somber Golden Globes

  • 3D is going to be the future. The one thing ‘Avatar’ could do because of its success – especially its critical success – is give permission to other filmmakers to think of 3D.
  • “Avatar” director James Cameron • Regarding his wins at the Golden Globes last night – including best director and best film drama. The awards show favored crowd pleasers over arthouse flicks – “The Hangover” won best film comedy, and Sandra Bullock’s popular role in “The Blind Side” won best film actress in a drama. But really, Haiti was on the minds of the stars at the awards gala, with many wearing ribbons and giving words of support to the devastated country. source
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14 Jun 2009 19:16

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Culture: The pop-culture hangover continues at the box office

  • $33.4 million for “The Hangover”, which ruled again source
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13 Jun 2009 21:36

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Culture: “Hangover” director Todd Phillips, on the movie’s surprise success

  • They gave us a standing ovation after the screening, which I’ve never seen before. I think everyone was drunk.
  • Todd Phillips • On the film’s Dublin premiere. Philips, who has the hits “Road Trip” and “Old School” to his name, is responsible for the third-largest opening for an R-rated comedy ever, which is even more impressive if you keep in mind three things: One, that the top two openings were major franchises (“Sex in the City” and “American Pie 2”); two, that the movie had no marquee stars (we’re so happy Zach Galifianakis has been unleashed on the world); and three, that Phillips started his career as a documentarian for shock-rocker GG Allin. • source
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13 Jun 2009 21:20

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Culture: “The Hangover” continues its top-tier hangover at the box-office

  • $10.4 million The Friday take of “The Hangover,” which came from behind to top the box office last week
  • $8.2 million The Friday take of fresh flick “The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3,” which is in third place behind “Up” source
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07 Jun 2009 21:05

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Culture: “Up” still up top, “Land of the Lost” bombs, “The Hangover” hangs

  • $44.2 million The second-week take for Pixar’s “Up,” which was followed right behind by “The Hangover,” which earned $43.3 million.
  • $19.5 million The box-office take for Will Ferrell’s “Land of the Lost,” which cost over $100 million to make and got godawful reviews. source
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06 Jun 2009 18:38

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Culture: Friday box-office: Second bananas are funnier than “Land of the Lost”

  • $16 million The Friday opening for “The Hangover,” the well-reviewed vehicle for Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis
  • $7 million The Friday opening for “Land of the Lost,” the poorly-reviewed vehicle for Will Ferrell based on a terrible TV series source
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