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Heisman winners Johnny Manziel, Robert Griffin III face uncertain NFL futures

Johnny Manziel CUT From Cleveland Browns

Johnny Manziel and Robert Griffin III

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III throws a pass while warming up during Texans training camp with the Washington Redskins at the Bon Secours Training Center on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, in Richmond, Va. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III throws a pass while warming up during Texans training camp with the Washington Redskins at the Bon Secours Training Center on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, in ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff Robert Griffin III, WashingtonOnce a franchise savior and 2012 Rookie of the Year, he was buried by coach Jay Gruden and was only active for one game this season. The former Heisman Trophy winner from Baylor has much to prove and figures to be motivated. But whether he can regain his rookie form and avoid injuries is another thing. Still, it could be a low-risk, high-reward move. less Robert Griffin III, WashingtonOnce a franchise savior and 2012 Rookie of the Year, he was buried by coach Jay Gruden and was only active for one game this season. The former Heisman Trophy winner from ... more Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle LOSER: Kirk CousinsThe Washington quarterback certainly didnt do anything to quiet the calls for the return of Robert Griffin III or Colt McCoy. Cousins was 21 for 31 for 196 yards and a touchdown, but he also threw two interceptions. That runs his updated tally of interceptions to 17 in 10 starts. less LOSER: Kirk CousinsThe Washington quarterback certainly didnt do anything to quiet the calls for the return of Robert Griffin III or Colt McCoy. Cousins was 21 for 31 for 196 yards and a touchdown, but ... more Photo: Patrick Semansky, Associated Press 27. Robert Griffin III, Redskins Perhaps the former Baylor star was too good too soon. Thanks to injuries and ineffectiveness, he"s hardly flashed anything resembling his rookie form the past two years, and his relationship with coach Jay Gruden has been rocky to say the least. less 27. Robert Griffin III, Redskins Perhaps the former Baylor star was too good too soon. Thanks to injuries and ineffectiveness, he"s hardly flashed anything resembling his rookie form the past two years, and his ... more Photo: Alex Brandon, Associated Press

Quarterback Robert Griffin III is examined after fumbling in Thursday night"s game against the Lions. He suffered a concussion and hurt his right shoulder.

Photo: Matt Hazlett, Stringer Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) stands with his niece Jania Griffin following practice during Washington Redskins training camp with the Houston Texans at the Bon Secours Training Center on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, in Richmond, Va. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) less Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) stands with his niece Jania Griffin following practice during Washington Redskins training camp with the Houston Texans at the Bon Secours Training Center ... more Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

El quarterback de Cleveland, Johnny Manziel, pasa en un partido contra Arizona el domingo, 1 de noviembre de 2015, en Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Johnny Manziel was in danger of having the Browns give up on him after two seasons even before his latest off-field incident came to light.

Photo: David Richard, FRE

Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel walks into the locker room after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Photo: David Richard, FRE Johnny Manziel, Cleveland Given Manziel"s litany of off-field issues, it seems highly unlikely the next Browns coach and/or GM will want to tie his fortunes to the troubled former Texas A&M star. And given that his trade value figures to be highly low, he could be had for peanuts. But it"s unlikely the Texans will want to take a chance on another unreliable QB after the saga of Ryan Mallett and his alarm clock. less Johnny Manziel, ClevelandGiven Manziel"s litany of off-field issues, it seems highly unlikely the next Browns coach and/or GM will want to tie his fortunes to the troubled former Texas A&M star. And given ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool, Houston Chronicle HOUSTON, TX- SEPTEMBER 07: Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin #10 III looks up at the scoreboard while playing against the Houston Texans on September 7, 2014 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images) less HOUSTON, TX- SEPTEMBER 07: Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin #10 III looks up at the scoreboard while playing against the Houston Texans on September 7, 2014 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. ... more Photo: Thomas B. Shea, Stringer

Heisman winners Johnny Manziel, Robert Griffin III face uncertain NFL futures

They were once Texas legends. They were celebrated Heisman Trophy winners who mesmerized with their strong arms and lightning-quick legs.

Now, Johnny Manziel and Robert Griffin III have suffered mighty falls in the NFL after their respective star turns at Texas A&M and Baylor. They"ve gone from being coveted celebrity athletes to joining the ranks of the unemployed.

Once celebrated to no longer being tolerated, Manziel was officially cut by the Cleveland Browns on Friday.

Manziel"s future employment prospects will be a thorny field for him to navigate. NFL teams understandably will be wary about signing him and giving him a chance to resurrect his career.

"I"d like to thank the Browns for the opportunity they gave me. Nearly two years ago, we all hoped that we were building what could be a championship team for Cleveland," Manziel said in a statement. "I will always remember the support I received from the organization, my teammates and especially the fans."

The future for Griffin is comparatively much brighter than Manziel"s. He visited with the New York Jets on Friday.

Manziel is a small, mobile, dual-threat quarterback who has flashed potential on the field. Off the field, Manziel is a disaster.

He has multiple known substance-abuse issues that prompted him to spend two months in an inpatient treatment facility last year. He remains under investigation for an alleged domestic violence incident in Dallas involving his former girlfriend Colleen Crowley, a Houston native and Texas Christian student. Manziel allegedly ruptured her left eardrum, the second time he has been alleged to have hit Crowley. The case is being presented to a grand jury for potential charges.

Meanwhile, the NFL is investigating Manziel under its personal-conduct policy. So, a suspension could be in the offing.

Manziel"s woes pile up

Manziel"s sobriety and mental health are in serious question. He threatened to kill Crowley and himself, according to her affidavit to law enforcement authorities. And his father, Paul, has expressed frustration that Manziel refuses to go back to a rehab facility.

Manziel"s rocky two-year tenure with the Browns only lasted this long because the Browns didn"t want to cut him earlier due to salary-cap implications.

Manziel, who signed a four-year, $8.254 million rookie contract in 2014 after being drafted with the 22nd pick of the first round, is unlikely to be claimed off waivers.

As much as Manziel has embarrassed the Browns off the field, including chugging champagne atop a swan float at an Austin nightclub and skipping or being late for team activities, his on-field performance hasn"t been sterling. He has gone 2-6 as a starter in two NFL seasons, passing for 1,675 yards, seven touchdowns and seven interceptions for a pedestrian 74.4 passer rating.

His NFL future is uncertain as most teams will be hesitant to bring this kind of baggage into their locker room. Once known as Johnny Football in College Station, Manziel has been Johnny Drama in the NFL.

Griffin was cut by Washington after a rough couple of seasons since being named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Griffin clashed with Mike Shanahan and Kyle Shanahan about his role in the offense. He spent this past year backing up Kirk Cousins.

As a rookie, Griffin passed for 3,200 yards, 20 touchdowns and five interceptions. For his career, Griffin has passed for 8,087 yards, 40 touchdowns and 23 interceptions for a 90.6 passer rating.

However, Griffin is widely viewed as damaged goods in NFL circles. Without his trademark mobility, Griffin isn"t enough of a pocket passer to lead a franchise. He also has drawn criticism for his ego and diva tendencies.

What"s known about Griffin, who appears sincerely humbled by his decline in status, is that he seems ready for a fresh start and would embrace another chance in a different NFL city.

Backup role?

At some point, Griffin is sure to resurface as long as he"s healthy and ready to accept being a backup.

Whether Manziel plays in the NFL again, though, is very much in doubt because of his pattern of misconduct.

Even while being investigated by Dallas police, Manziel continues his hard-partying ways with plenty of evidence on social media from Miami to Las Vegas that he hasn"t changed. The logical conclusion for any rational NFL franchise to reach is that Manziel isn"t a safe bet to invest in for a second act of a mercurial career.

Source: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Heisman-winners-Johnny-Manziel-Robert-Griffin-6884420.php

Crowds Rush To "Zootopia", Visit "10 Cloverfield Lane" & Kneecap "Brothers Grimsby" Late Night Box Office Update

BORAT Premieres the New Trailer for “The Brothers Grimsby”

4TH WRITETHRU, 8AM Saturday:Refresh for updatesZootopia is showing more muscle than originally expected, so much so that its now cutting into10 Cloverfield Lanes business, $51M to $24.7M. Thetotal B.O.for the Disney original animated filmswells to $143M through 10 days, pacing 52% ahead of Frozenover the same period.This puts Paramount/Bad Robots spinoffat the lower end of its opening weekend projections.

The bright side here is that 10 Cloverfield Laneisnt expected to play like a horror film with shrinking tickets sales over three-days; rather the pics business is expected to spike by at least 5% on Saturday after making $9M on Friday. This despite the fact that CinemaScore crowds graded10 Cloverfield Lanelike a horror film with a B-, which beats the first chapters C grade. J.J. Abrams has mentioned in interviews that the title wasnt revealed until January. Thats when Paramount unveiled its enticing teaser campaign of John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Gallagher, Jr. residing in a bunker during a time when the alien monsters ruled the earth. The studio dropped a second trailer during the Super Bowl. Abrams has also said in interviews that 10 Cloverfield Laneis more akin to an anthology in theTwilight Zonesense of the word, versus being a sequel. Sixty-one percent males stopped by10 Cloverfield Lanewith 68% over 25. Fifty-five percent came out because it was a sci-fi thriller.

Meanwhile, Sony/Village Roadshow/LStarsThe Brothers Grimsbyis Sacha Baron Cohens lowest opening at the box office ever with $3.3M at 2,235 in eighth place, a complete dud with an estimated production cost of$35M-$37M (though we hear the budget was north $80M when Paramount passed). Oy. Audiences didnt entirely hate the R-rated comedywith a B+ CinemaScore overall and an A- among under 25ers. But, man, where were they? At Foxs Deadpool, of course,which is sitting there like a cat with a canary in its mouth, still bagging cash with a strong $10.4M fifth weekend in third place and a running domestic total of $327.7M.

Focus Features Christ childhood titleThe Young Messiahreceived the best grade of the wide entries with an A-, but its estimated opening is nothing miraculous at $3.7M-$3.8M. Like most faith-based movies, older females was the core crowd here at 57% women, 91% over 25. Focus shelled out a minimum guarantee for the film, however, Young Messiahwas financed by Ocean Blue Entertainment, which slashed the films production budgetfrom $40M to an estimated $18.5M. In regards to throwing stones at this films ticket sales, we have to consider thatYoung Messiahis in 1,154 theater less thanRisens first weekend. In addition, this Lent season in particular has been flooded with faith-based product, and despite any assumption that the audience just eats up whatever is placed in front of them, the fact is these parish busloads have become more discerning about whats placed in front of them. In addition, word is the faith-based are saving their money for next weekends Sony Affirm follow-upMiracles From Heaven,which is scheduled to hit 3,000-plus engagements.

LionsgatesThe Perfect Matchdidnt officially register on CinemaScores radar since it was playing in less than 1,000 theaters, but the African American comedy is also coming in under expectations with an estimated $3.7M-$3.8M FSS, fighting withYoung Messiahfor sixth place.

****Brothers Grimsby what happened here?****

Observing from their perch outside the studio walls, rival distribution chiefs believe that Sony dumped Brothers Grimsbyin the market, however, Sony tried to nurture this along the way with release date changes and testing.Grimsbyoriginated at Paramount in December 2013 withClash of the Titansdirector Louis Leterrier attached before Sonys previous administration acquired the title in February 2014 with an original release date of July 31, 2015. Test screenings for this Baron Cohen raunch romp started early and audiences werent kind during every bump along the way. Grimsbywasnt the witty satire they loved inBorat.Whats telling here, and explains is a lot, is that Baron Cohens core audience has grown significantly older since The Dictator. That film played to an under-25 audience of 56% versusBrothers Grimsbywhich skewed 72% over 25.Sony screened to50 campuses across the country and Brothers Grimsbyjust didnt penetrate with younger audiences.Also less guys turned out forBrothers Grimsby overDictator, 52% to 65%.Forty percent of Friday nights audience came out for Baron Cohen (vs.Dictators 47%).

Additionally, it felt like the marketing campaign didnt have a long enough lead time. Arguably, Brothers Grimsbydidnt really land in the public consciousness until Baron Cohen appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live with his too-crude-for-broadcast clip all ofone month ago. Compare this to Paramounts runway forThe Dictatorin 2012. Even though that R-rated comedy had a May 16 release, Baron Cohen started an awesome uproar at the Oscars that year with his General Aladeen alter ego and his supposed boycott by the Academy. More headlines were heard around the world as the General dumped Kim Jong Ils ashes on Ryan Seacrest, and was kicked off the red carpet. In addition, Paramount also had aDictatoradult game app. This resulted in athird place opening for Dictatorwith $17.4M (final $60M) in the wake ofThe Avengersthird weekend, and UniversalsBattleship. Twothings you can never knock Baron Cohen for: Hes a master of guerrilla theater PR and hes a tireless promoter. Even onBrothers Grimsby, I hear Baron Cohen was a studios dream when it came to star collaborators. During the college tour ofBrothers Grimsby,he mingled with students in New York, Boston and Austin. As is typical for Baron Cohen, he did some interviews in character as Nobby. Even handcuffed himself to Matt Lauer.

Downsides to Brothers Grimsbys marketing efforts is that the one sheets and billboards looked like rip offs on Adam McKaysThe Other Guysand even SonysSpectre.The title is so British, its alienating to U.S. auds, and Mark Strong as second banana to Baron Cohen isnt known for his marquee power. The conceit of the movie looks funny, but on a mass consumption basis, theres a been-there-done-that to the elements, criticized one studio marketing executive who has handled Baron Cohen vehicles in the past. According to iSpot, Sony shelled out $7.7M this weekend forBrothers GrimsbyTV spots, while Paramount spent $16.3M for10 Cloverfield Laneads.

That said, what was clever about Sonys online/social media campaign was how it built off the audience reaction gimmick that began onJimmy Kimmel Live(4.1M YouTube views).Sony just kept hitting this joke in its viral marketing. They posted video reactions to the elephant scene from pastors and rabbis (1M YouTube views), fashion model Cara Delevingne (439K), the Kardashians (420K on Kims Instagram, 255K on Kourtneys), Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron on the set ofBaywatch(371K Instagram likes), Pharrell (48K likes) and The Lonely Island guys (8K likes). In total, two dozen social media influencers participated.

But still, why did 20th Century FoxsBoratwork as an overnight success with a $26.4M opening at 837 theaters (a $32K per theater, global take of $262M) and everything else just gradually slid downhill for Baron Cohens comedic solo vehicles? Borat succeeded because it was a stroke of genius that was never seen before, said one studio executive. It was shock theater. It was horribly offensive, rightfully funny to most. Then cameBrunowhich opened to No. 1 in July 2009 to a decent $30.6M, but petered out to a 2x multiple at the domestic B.O. with $60M.

Added the same executive, Brunowas more of the same shtick. Even though it was a different character, he wasnt nearly as charming as Borat, and his effeminate bent was off-putting to audiences. There was a meanness to Bruno that wasnt as far reaching. In Borat, Baron Cohenwas an equal-opportunist in his insulting. Then when he started doing the scripted material like The Dictator, it was as though it was the same guy.

Some rival distribution chiefsthink that Baron Cohens dirty sense of humor has grown too long-in-the-tooth for the big screen. Still, you cant take away the fact that hes a brilliant, multi-talented actor who continues to be in demand by auteurs for his sublime acting chops. Baron Cohen next appears in James BobinsAlice Through the Looking Glassas Time. Talking to Deadline during his press tour forLes Miserables,Baron Cohen spoke about the hurdles in pulling off docu-comedies like Boratin this day and age, and why he changed to script-driven material likeDictatorandBrothers Grimsby:The problem is it is definitely challenging, especially now with Twitter and Facebook. Its very, very hard to get away with, he said. You dont just want to interview some doorman at a hotel; you want to interview the incredibly wealthy guests at the penthouse, high-ranking politicians or people who are threatening.

The top 10 films as of late late Friday night per industry estimates for weekend of March 11-13:

1).Zootopia(DIS), 3,827 theaters (0)/ $12.5M Fri. (-36%)/ 3-day cume:$51M/Total Cume: $143M/Wk 2

2).10 Cloverfield Lane(PAR), 3,391 theaters/ $9M Fri. / 3-day cume:$24.7M/Wk 1

3).Deadpool(FOX), 3,331 theaters (-293) / $2.9M Fri. (-38%) / 3-day cume:$10.4M(-38%)/Total Cume: $327.7M/Wk 5

4).London Has Fallen(FOC), 3,492 theaters (+2)/ $3M Fri. (-60%)/ 3-day cume:$10.3M(-52%)/Total Cume:$38.5M/Wk 2

5).Whiskey Tango Foxtrot(PAR), 2,413 theaters (+39)/ $1.3M Fri. (-45%) / 3-day cume:$4.55M (-39%)/Total Cume:$14.5M/Wk 2

6) The Young Messiah(FOC), 1,761 theaters/ $1.3M Fri. / 3-day cume:$3.7M-$3.8M/Wk 1

The Perfect Match(LG), 3,391 theaters/ $1.35M Fri. / 3-day cume:$3.7M-$3.8M/Wk 1

8.) The Brothers Grimsby(SONY), 2,235 theaters/ $1.2M Fri. / 3-day cume:$3.3M/Wk 1

9).Gods of Egypt (LG), 2,306 theaters (-811)/ $622k Fri. (-52%) / 3-day cume:$2.3M(-56%)/Total cume: $27.1M/ Wk 3

10).Risen(SONY), 2,095 theaters (-412) / $629K Fri. (-41%) / 3-day cume:$2.27M(-42%) / Total cume: $32.37M / Wk 4

NOTABLES:

Spotlight(OR), 847 theaters (-380) / $220K Fri. (-54%) / 3-day cume:$817k (-54%) / Total cume: $43.1M / Wk 19

Love Punjab(WHP), 36 theaters/ $100k Fri. / 3-day cume:$308k/Wk 1

Eye in the Sky(BLST), 5 theaters/ $30k Fri. / 3-day cume:$93k/PTA: $19k/Wk 1

Knight of Cups(BROAD), 36 theaters (+32)/ $26K Fri. (+27%) / 3-day cume:$85K (+40%)/Total: $171K/Wk 2

Hello, My Name Is Doris(RSA), 4 theaters/ $22K Fri. / 3-day cume:$69K/PTA: $17K/Wk 1

City of Gold(IFC), 4 theaters/ $16k Fri. / 3-day cume:$50k/PTA: $12k/Wk 1

2ND UPDATE, 12:12PM Zootopiaand10 Cloverfield Laneare the two top travel destinations for moviegoers this weekend. Disneys animated film is looking to collect in the high $40M range, while Paramount/Bad Robots thriller is looking at $32M. Both titles respective Friday hauls are currently $500K apart, $12M to $11.5M. The box office business theory never gets old: matinees will continually be a family titles best friend.

On social, Relish Mix reports that#10CloverfieldLane led the run-up to opening with 2K combined hashtags across Twitter and Instagram. The social media monitor notices that the conversation has been positive for the movie with mentions of producer J.J. Abrams as well as predictions on what the monster might look like. Other fans are curious as to what might lie outside the bunker. The good word of mouth counters any hurdle of the casts low wattage on social media. Nonethless, star Mary Elizabeth Winstead leads the charge with 663K social followers across Twitter, Instagram and an unofficial Facebook page. In addition, the endorsements by Chris Hardwick and Amy Schumer have been shared across Twitter. Trailers have pulled in 20.9M YouTube views, while the Super Bowl teaser counts 11.3M views on the films Facebook page.

Meanwhile, Gramercy/Focus FeaturesLondon Has Fallenis looking at a second weekend between $10M-$12M. This would raise its 10-day cume to $38M-$40M. Meanwhile, Lionsgates romantic comedyThe Perfect Matchat 925 venues looks to be beating the rest of the wide release competition with a FSS of $5M, pegging ahead of Focus Features Young Messiahwith an estimated $3.75M and Sony/Village Roadshow/LStar Capitals Sacha Baron Cohen comedyThe Brothers Grimsbyat$3.5M (ouch). Typically when it comes to an R-rated comedy at this time of year, matinees are null. Its during the wee hours of the night that the prime twentysomething demo comes out.

1ST UPDATE, 8AM:Paramount reports that Bad Robots10 Cloverfield Lanerang up $1.8M at 2,500 theaters. Pic is expected to move to 3,391 locations today with a projected FSS between $25M-$30M. 10 Cloverfield Lanes Thursdaybeats the $1.5M preview night cash ofSuper 8which went on to open to $35.5M. In addition, it outstrips the $1.02M Thursday night grossed by Universals horror thrillerThe Visit,which opened to $25.4M back in September. 10 Cloverfield Laneis a spinoff to 2008s monster movieCloverfield,which was an MLK holiday hit with a $40M opening and final cume of $80M.Currently,10 Cloverfield Laneis charting a 91% fresh Rotten Tomatoes rating, and its something clever to behold. Itsnot just some Godzilla-like sequel. John Goodman and Mary Elizabeth Winstead are receiving high praise for their respective portrayals of an apocalypse fanatic and a car accident victim in rural Louisiana.

Outside of previews, among regularly ranked films, DisneysZootopiaranked first on Thursday with $3.88M taking its first weeks cume to $92.6M. Many expectZootopiato hold No. 1 again with a $38M-$45M second frame.

Focus FeaturesThe Young Messiahtook in $475K last night at 1,300 locations. Industry projections are at $7M-$8M for this faith-based title which follows a year in the childhood of Jesus Christ. In spreading the word about The Young Messiah, directorCyrus Nowrasteh spoke at a number of religious conferences including the National Religious Broadcasters convention in Nashville, Tenn. Producer Chris Columbus, director of the first twoHarry Potterfilms, has also been banging the drum for the movie in TV and radio interviews, including an appearance onThe Today Show.Theres also been a number of local premieres for the movie hosted by churches, local faith leaders and community groups around the country.

Sony/Village Roadshow/L Star CapitalsThe Brothers Grimsbygot the short end of the stick last night with $235K at 1,937 theaters. Heres hoping that the10 Cloverfield Lanecrowd finds this hysterical R-rated comedy after getting their fill of J.J. Abrams- sci-fi spinoff production.The Brothers Grimsbyis expected to make $7M-$8M this weekend. Currently,Brothers Grimsbyhas a 43% Rotten Tomatoes score, but then again, its quite hard for critics to swallow gross out films and this one has more than its fair share of an elephant co-starring in it. The British action comedy, directed by Louis Leterrier, has already logged more than $7M at the overseas box office.

Also in play this weekend among wide entries is Lionsgates African American romantic comedyThe Perfect Matchwhich is projected to post a FSS between $5M-$6M.

Source: http://deadline.com/2016/03/10-cloverfield-lane-brothers-grimsby-zootopia-weekend-box-office-1201718537/

How Captain America: Civil War Star Sebastian Stan Felt Watching The Movie For The First Time

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One of the most highly anticipated movies of 2016 is the upcoming superhero ensemble piece Captain America: Civil War. After building a universe and lineup of heroes over the course of eight years, well now be able to see all the superpowered individuals duke it out amongst themselves. Hype for Civil War only increased with both trailers for the film, which gave us just enough of a tease, without giving away too much. But now the question is: how good will the film actually be?

Much of the conflict in Civil War revolves around Captain America (Chris Evans) and his relationship and loyalty to his former best friend Bucky aka The Winter Soldier, played by Sebastian Stan. Stan recently spoke out regarding his reaction to seeing Civil War for the first time, saying:

I sat there and basically there was a bowl of candy and fruit and gum in front of me and then there were sparkling waters and I basically sat on the edge of my couch the entire time and ate through the entire bowl of candy. I was overly stimulated with this movie, which Im so proud to be in because everyone is f*****g awesome in it. Everyone is f*****g fantastic. I walked out of it speechless, and I worked on the movie and I was there! I walked out of there and I had back pain from leaning.

Well, thats a glowing review to say the least. Bowl of candy aside, Sebastian Stans comment seems to tell us a something about the upcoming third chapter of the Captain America franchise.

Not that is is a huge surprise, but it seems like were going to be getting a ton of action during Civil War. We all knew that there was going to be a giant super powered battle at the climax of the film, including the brand spankin new Spider-Man, but now it seems that the fighting and battles will be pretty consistent throughout. In order to keep Sebastian Stan, who worked on the project, at the edge of his seat then things must be pretty wild. Considering that Captain America: Civil War has a pretty long runtime of 2 hours and 26 minutes, something big has to happen in order to keep the audiences attention for so long.

Of course, given how epic the newest trailer is, I doubt Ill be bored at anytime throughout the new film. Check it out.

Just like Sebastian Stan said, this movie looks pretty action-packed. So get your bowl of candy and prepare for some minor back problems, because the Civil War is going to be intense.

Captain America: Civil War flies into theaters May 6th, 2016.

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Keith Emerson of Emerson, Lake & Palmer dead at 71

Keith Emerson Band - Tarkus

Emerson died Thursday night in his home in Santa Monica, California, at age 71, the statement said.

"Keith Emerson"s death is currently being investigated as a suicide," said Sgt. Erika Aklufi of the Santa Monica Police Department.

ELP drummer Carl Palmer confirmed the death of his longtime band mate.

"Keith was a gentle soul whose love for music and passion for his performance as a keyboard player will remain unmatched for many years to come. He was a pioneer and an innovator whose musical genius touched all of us in the worlds of rock, classical and jazz," Palmer said in a statement on social media.

"I will always remember his warm smile, good sense of humor, compelling showmanship, and dedication to his musical craft. I am very lucky to have known him and to have made the music we did, together. Rest in peace, Keith."

Emerson, Lake & Palmer was progressive rock"s first supergroup, according to Billboard. They achieved critical and commercial success with their instrumental prowess and thrilled live audiences with stage antics that often included pyrotechnics.

Emerson was widely considered one of the greatest keyboardists of his generation, fusing rock music with classical and jazz influences, first as a member of The Nice and then with ELP. He was one of the first musicians to experiment with the Moog synthesizer; his showmanship on the Moog, Hammond organ and piano became an integral component of the trio"s performances.

Born on November 1, 1944, in the English town of Todmorden, Emerson was classically trained on the piano as a child and started his career playing R&B. He moved to London in his late teens and joined the band V.I.P."s. He played with Gary Farr and the T-Bones, backing T-Bone Walker before forming The Nice, which got its big break backing soul singer P.P. Arnold.

Emerson started talking to Greg Lake, a founding member of King Crimson, about playing together in late 1969 when their bands shared a bill at the Fillmore West, according to Billboard. The two joined forces in 1970, becoming Emerson, Lake & Palmer after recruiting Palmer, a veteran of the Crazy World of Arthur Brown and Atomic Rooster.

ELP released nine albums, the first five of which reached the Billboard 200"s top 10. Their 1970 self-titled debut included the hit single "Lucky Man" and became an instant classic.

The follow-up, 1971"s Tarkus, "solidified their popularity and distinctive sound -- instrumentally complicated yet sonically cohesive prog-rock mixing classical structures, improvisational jazz and electronics," according to Billboard.

After ELP broke up in 1979, Emerson and Lake continued with a new drummer as Emerson, Lake & Powell. The original trio reunited in the early 1990s to release two more albums.

In addition to his time with ELP, Emerson"s career included solo albums and film scores, such as Dario Argento"s 1980 horror film "Inferno" and the 1981 Sylvester Stallone thriller "Nighthawks."

CNN"s Artemis Moshtaghian contributed to this report.

Source: http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/11/entertainment/keith-emerson-dies-feat/

John Stamos Debuts New Girlfriend, Takes Another Slap Shot at the Olsen Twins

Caitlin McHugh, The Vampire Diaries Comic Con 2015

John Stamos took a break from his taxing schedule of filming Grandfathered andtasting ice cream with his new girlfriend, model Caitlin McHugh, to share anotherOlsen twin barb.

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Evidently, like the rest of us, John still can"t get over the fact that Mary-Kate and Ashley are too busy running a fashion empire to swing by the set of Fuller House.

While emceeing theAlliance for Children"s Rights annual fundraiser, he playfully said,"My whole career is based on helping children. Ask the Olsen twins, if you can find them and all their money."

Stamos, 52, jokingly added, "If you do find them, tell them I got a second seasonofFuller House."

Okay, we get it John. You"re a man scorned, but in the immortal words of Elsa, it"s time to make like an ice queen and "let it go."

Source: http://www.redbookmag.com/life/news/a43046/john-stamos-girlfriend-olsen-twin-dig/

The Lakers can finally move on from Kobe Bryant

March 10, 2016 - Cavaliers vs. Lakers - Kobe Bryant Up And Under On LeBron James

As each NBA team is eliminated from contention for the 2015-16 title, The Washington Post will look ahead to what they have in store for this offseason. The series continues with the Los Angeles Lakers, who became the second team eliminated from playoff contention Wednesday night when the Houston Rockets beat the Philadelphia 76ers.

For the vast majority of their existence, its been pretty good to be the Los Angeles Lakers. Not only are they second only to their blood rivals, the Boston Celtics, in terms of championships (16), but through the 2013 season the Lakers had made the playoffs a staggering 60 times in their first 65 years in the league.

Recently, though, things havent been quite as good in Lakerland. This is the third straight year the Lakers will miss the playoffs the first time thats ever happened and the franchise has suffered embarrassing losses in free agency each of the last three summers, as the Lakers failed to land their top targets in any of them. To imagine the Lakers being unable to lure stars to play for them was once unthinkable; now, however, its becoming the expectation.

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Thats why this summer is so crucial for the franchise. The Lakers currently have the second-worst record in the NBA, putting them in position to potentially keep their first-round pick (if the pick goes outside of the top three, it will head to Philadelphia). Whether the Lakers keep the pick or not, theyll also have to decide what to do with head coach Byron Scott, who has made some curious decisions with the teams young talent, including DAngelo Russell, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft.

That also doesnt take into account the deadline put in place by owner Jeanie Buss for her brother, Jim, as well as general manager Mitch Kupchak, to have the team near the top of the Western Conference again by next season or else both of them will be looking for new employment.

All of this was simply looming inthe background for the past several months as Kobe Bryants farewell tour gave the fans a final glimpse before he rides off into the sunset next month. With Bryant exiting the stage, though, the Lakers inadequacies will be on full display moving forward that is, assuming they cant finally begin to fix them.

2016 draft picks

First round: Their own (if it falls inside the top three picks; if it doesnt, it goes to Philadelphia, via Phoenix, as part of the trade that brought Steve Nash to Los Angeles in 2012)

Second round: Their own

2016-17 salary cap space (with projected $90 million cap)

$59.8 million ($23.1 million committed to six players; $4.9 million to two draft picks; $2.2 million to four roster charges)

2016 free agents

PG Marcelo Huertas (restricted), SG Jordan Clarkson (restricted), PF Ryan Kelly (restricted), PF Tarik Black (restricted), PF Metta World Peace, C Roy Hibbert, C Robert Sacre

Five questions to answer

1. Will Byron Scott remain as the coach?

Its been a strange two years with Scott, a Lakers legend, at the helm. Seemingly brought in to help Bryant have a familiarface around as he plays through his final two years in the league, Scott has often seemed to beworking against the well-being of his teams young players Russell in particular.

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Theres little reason, from a performance standpoint, he should remain in the job. This being the Lakers however, you cant dismiss the possibility they keep him around. The most likely outcome though is Scott gets moved aside in favor of a fresh face to help usher in the post-Bryant era.

So who will it be? Golden State Warriors assistant Luke Walton, who grew up in San Diego and spent most of his career playing under Phil Jackson for the Lakers, figures to be the first choice both here and in New York. If Walton opts to take the Knicks job, or just decides its more fun to be working with the Warriors, former Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau would be an obvious choice.

2. Can they keep their draft pick?

When the Lakers acquired Steve Nash back in 2012, they thought the combination of Nash, Bryant, Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard would be leading them back to the NBA Finals. Things didnt quite work out that way, as Nash immediately got injured, Howard played through a bad back, Bryant eventually tore his Achilles tendon and the Lakers eventually snuck into the playoffs as the No. 8seed that was promptly swept out of the playoffs.

The longer-term penalty for that trade, though, could come due in May, when the Lakers will head to New York for the draft lottery to see if their horrid season will net them one of the top three picks in this years draft. If it does, Los Angeles will keep its pick, and get another critical building block to add to its young core of Russell, Clarkson and Julius Randle.

If it falls outside the top three, the Lakers will be left with further insult on top of whats already been a painful season for them.

3. What is DAngelo Russells future?

Los Angeles opted to go with Russell last June, with the Lakers saying they felt he had the most star-power of any player in the draft. They passed on big men Jahlil Okafor and Kristaps Porzingis in the process.

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Then they proceeded to allow their coach to repeatedly destroy Russells confidence with his public statements in the media, and to yankhim in and out of the lineup and rotation repeatedly throughout the first few months of the season.

Not only was this confusing, it was borderline insane behavior from Scott. Figuring out what Russell is capable of should have been the most important thing the Lakers did this season. Instead, they were more focused on making sure Bryant was feted properly at every turn.

Theres no question Bryant deserves every bit of the accolades hes received, but Russell represents the best chance the Lakers have currently to replace him. Hes had his moments of late scoring a career-high 39 points against the Nets March 1, and scoring at least 20 points in six of his last seven games which only makes the earlier treatment of him this season all the more confusing.

4. Will the Lakers finally catch a star in free agency?

The Lakers have long been one of the NBAs glamour franchises, the kind of team that any star player in the league would want to play for thanks to its combination of location and success. But the past three summers have seen that image take a big hit, thanks to the Lakers striking out each year in free agency.

First it was Dwight Howard deciding to leave Los Angeles for Houston. Then it was LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony both saying, Thanks, but no thanks in 2014. Finally, and most embarrassingly, it was LaMarcus Aldridge giving the Lakers a second meeting last summer out of pity after theyd botched the first one so badly.

While Kevin Durant is the obvious free agent prize this summer, there are still other players of consequence available, including Al Horford, Nicolas Batum and DeMar DeRozan, among others. The Lakers will be trying to get difference makers once again on the open market.Well see if this time will be any different.

5. What will be the Lakers post-Kobe identity?

For most of the past 20 years, the Lakers could easily be identified by one man: Kobe Bryant. Thats certainly been the case through the last couple of seasons, as his presence has helped mask just how awful this team has been because fans havent stopped coming out in droves to see him.

Take Thursday night, for example: the Lakers were in a nationally televised game with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the entire focus of the game was on Bryant and James facing off one last time not that the Lakers are in the midst of their third straight embarrassing season.

With Bryant finally set to ride off into the sunset next month though, that distraction is going to be removed, and the Lakers will be forced to confront the reality of the situation they find themselves in. And if they cant begin to pull themselves up out of the NBAs basement soon, the franchises reputation will begin to take an even bigger hit than it already has during its struggles over the past three years.

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Friday, March 11, 2016

Box Office: "10 Cloverfield Lane" Scares Away Competition on Thursday Night

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Paramounts apocalyptic thriller 10 Cloverfield Lane scared away the competition, opening to a solid $1.8 million at about 2,500 locations on Thursday night.

Sonys spy spoof The Brothers Grimsby launched with a quiet $235,000 at Thursday showings. Focus Features faith-based The Young Messiah took in a moderate $475,000 at 1,300 locations in previews. Meanwhile, The Perfect Match scored $155,000 at 790 sites last night.

Disneys second weekend of the animated comedy Zootopia will easily win the frame with at least $40 million following its impressive $75 million debut last weekend.

The launch for 10 Cloverfield Lane is in the same neighborhood as 2011s Super 8, which took in $1.5 million in previews and opened to a $35.5 million weekend, and 2014s Edge of Tomorrow with $1.8 million in previews and a $28.8 million launch.

10 Cloverfield Lane, starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman and John Gallagher Jr., is pegged for about $20 million at 3,391 locations. Developed by J.J. Abrams Bad Robot Prods. as a spiritual successor to 2008s found-footage horror film Cloverfield, the thriller, which has a modest $15 million budget, is set in a bleak near-future Louisiana.

Critics have offered strong support to 10 Cloverfield Lane with a 92% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Brothers Grimsby, starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Mark Strong, has been forecast to open with about $8 million at 2,235 locations. Thats well below the openings for Baron Cohens Bruno ($30 million), Borat ($26.4 million) and The Dictator ($17.4 million).

Baron Cohen and Strong play long-lost brothers who are reunited while Strongs character is on a spy mission. The film is replete with edgy humor, including a scene in which presidential candidate Donald Trump contracts AIDS.

The Young Messiah, starring Adam Greaves-Neal as Jesus, has been marketed to the Christian community and is pegged to generate about $7 million from 1,761 domestic locations.

The Lionsgate and Codeblack Films romantic comedy The Perfect Match is expected to reel in $5 million at 925 sites. Terrence J, Cassie Ventura, Donald Faison and Paula Patton star in the film.

Source: http://variety.com/2016/film/news/box-office-10-cloverfield-lane-brothers-grimsby-thursday-1201727942/