Lasorda portrait installed at Smithsonian on Hall of Fame manager's 82nd birthdaySeptember 22nd, 2009 Lasorda portrait installed at Smithsonian museumWASHINGTON — The National Portrait Gallery has installed a painting of Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda on his 82nd birthday. The life-sized portrait, measuring 60 inches by 50 inches, was installed Tuesday at the Smithsonian Institution.
Vietnamese art exhibition to premiere in HoustonAugust 31st, 2009 Vietnamese art exhibition to premiere in HoustonHOUSTON — An exhibition of Vietnamese art, with more than 100 objects never before seen in the U.S., will premiere at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston Sept. 13. It will remain on view through Jan.
After 2nd 'Night at the Museum,' Ben Stiller stars in visitor orientation film for SmithsonianAugust 19th, 2009 Ben Stiller stars in film for Smithsonian visitorsWASHINGTON — Following his second "Night at the Museum," Ben Stiller is leaving a legacy at the Smithsonian Institution. The star of "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" is now also starring in a new orientation film for the museums on the National Mall.
Jeweled book jacket slated for donation to Smithsonian InstitutionAugust 17th, 2009 San Francisco jeweler dresses up his biographyWASHINGTON — When a man who spent a lifetime adorning the special and the ordinary is the subject of a biography, what's the next logical step? A jeweled book jacket, of course. San Francisco artist and jeweler Sidney Mobell created the slip cover for "One of a Kind," a volume featuring his life and creations.
Night at the Museum 2 is the biggest Hollywood comedy of the year!July 28th, 2009 20th Century Fox’s ‘Night at the Museum 2’ has got the highest opening in India for a comedy film out of Hollywood this year!
The Ben Stiller starrer released in India on July 24th and has grossed Rs. 2.3 Crores across India, with a collection of Rs.
Amy Adams struggled to fit in her pantsJuly 23rd, 2009 Amy Adams may be delighted by the overwhelming response by fans to her latest adventure comedy flick ‘Night At the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian’ opposite Ben Stiller, but the actress actually had a tough time during the filming!
Amy plays the historic figure Amelia Earhart and was given ‘extremely tight leather pants’ to wear throughout the film.
She says, “The pants were like 2 sizes smaller and I had to do Pilates to get into the outfit and look good in it!”
The outfit also became a distraction for her male co-stars in the film. “Hank would always make it a point to tell me ‘nice pants’ each time.
'The Hangover' tops weekend box officeJune 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - 'The Hangover' has topped the weekend box office after raking in 33.4 million dollars. According to studio estimates, 'Up' landed the second spot with 30.5 million dollars.
'Up' tops box office for second week runningJune 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Animated action comedy 'Up' has topped the box office for the second week in a row after raking in 44.2 million dollars. According to studio estimates, 'The Hangover' came second with 43.3 million dollars.
New Smithsonian exhibit shows the complex variety, life of antsMay 29th, 2009 Ants get their place in Smithsonian exhibitWASHINGTON — Running a museum is no picnic, but the Smithsonian is attracting ants anyway. A new exhibit, "Farmers, Warriors, Builders: The Hidden Life of Ants," opens Saturday at the National Museum of Natural History and continues through Oct.
Ben Stiller's 'Night at the Museum' tops weekend box officeMay 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Ben Stiller's 'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian' has topped the weekend box office after raking in 53.5 million dollars. According to studio estimates, Christian Bale's 'Terminator Salvation' landed the second spot with 43 million dollars.
Mickey Rourke to act in remake of 'Mona Lisa'May 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke is gearing up to act in the remake of Brit gangster flick 'Mona Lisa'. He will portray an ex-con who takes a job as a chauffeur for a high-class escort, reports Variety magazine.
Jim Carrey's 'Christmas Carol' promotional train to tour 36 American StatesMay 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Jim Carrey's forthcoming flick Christmas Carol's promotional train, consisting of all the flick memorabilia, will tour 36 American States before its release in November. Jim Carrey portrays Ebenezer Scrooge in the Disney flick, alongside Gary Oldman and Colin Firth, reports Contactmusic.
Smithsonian hopes 'Night at the Museum' will inspire kids to see the real thing in WashingtonMay 11th, 2009 Smithsonian gears up for movie-inspired visitorsWASHINGTON — What happens after dark in the halls of a museum? A few lucky kids will get to find out in the months ahead, thanks to some big promotions and travel deals drawing on the buzz of Hollywood's new museum flick, "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian."
The world's largest museum complex, the Smithsonian Institution, is in the spotlight and hoping the movie — starring Ben Stiller, Robin Williams and Amy Adams — will draw millions of young new visitors to see the real airplanes and artifacts housed in Washington that are featured in the movie. Kid-friendly product promotions already are offering chances to win free trips for a sleepover at the real Smithsonian.
Vin Diesel to act in action flick The WheelmanMay 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Vin Diesel is all set to act in Paramount Pictures' forthcoming flick 'The Wheelman'. Paramount Pictures has already signed John Singleton to direct the action flick, and Lorenzo di Bonaventura to produce it, reports Variety magazine.
Hollywood Wax Museum auctions Beatles, Charlton Heston and other wax celebsMay 4th, 2009 Hollywood Wax Museum auctions wax celebsCALABASAS, Calif. — Wax figures of all four Beatles brought in nearly $13,000 at the first auction in the 44-year history of the Hollywood Wax Museum.
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