Friday, February 16, 2007


Box office numbers are at an all time high this weekend. Presidents weekend is shattering previous numbers this year with 5 movie releases that appeal to 5 different audiences. Nicolas Cage's new release "Ghost Rider" hit a box office high with the movie released in 3,619 theaters, it is set to reach numbers as high as Daredevil did in its opening weekend with an estimated $45 million dollars. The Marvel comic that has been adapted for the big screen has Nicolas Cage playing a motorcycle stunt man who meets his fate in a tragic accident. In order to save his life and the life of his new love Eva Mendes he is forced to make a deal with the devil. With a cast of Eva Mendes, Wes Bentley, Sam Elliot and Peter Fonda "Ghost Rider" is set to be a box office hit.


Other movies that are coming out this weekend include:

"Bridge to Terabithia" with Dakota Fanning is a magical story of a young boy and girl who create an imaginary kingdom to help themselves escape being the class outsiders.


"Music and Lyrics" with Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant, is a story of a young out of work singer (Hugh Grant) who is given a few days to create a hit for another band, he has no experience in writing so he enlists the help of a lyricist (Drew Barrymore.) Sparks start to fly and a hit sensation is created.


Tyler Perry's "Daddy's Little Girl" is a story of a single father who is trying to make ends meet while raising his three daughters on his own.


The adult drama "Breach" which is a true story about a Russian mole within the CIA, this is the story of the greatest security breach in U.S. history. Ryan Philippe, Laura Linney, and Chris Cooper recreate this outstanding true life spy thriller.


This weekend is set to break box office records for this years presidents weekend.

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