Friday, July 25, 2008

2 Minute Scoop-July 25, 2008

Holy box office blockbusters Batman! The Dark Knight blew away all expectations on it's opening weekend. While most movie goers stood in long lines and battled crowds to see this movie, I decided to check out the other action thriller of the weekend, Mamma Mia! Who needs great cinematography, heart-stopping stunts, and great special effects when you can have Meryl Streep and her manscaped costars battling wits through overplayed ABBA songs?! Coincidentally after reviewing Mamma Mia, Ebert & Roper decided to call it quits this week.

One of the stars of The Dark Knight, Christian Bale, was arrested this week on assault charges. The actor allegedly assaulted his 61 year old mom and his 40 year old sister. When his reps were asked if the allegations were true, they had no comment. Christian, you need to find some new PR people. Couldn't they have made something up like you were in a drug induced stouper or were pushed over the edge by having to hear Scarlett Johansen's new CD? If you are listening Amy Winehouse, someone else needs your PR people.

Tori Spelling is continuing her prolific writing streak with new plans for a book. The, Ahem, author is planning on writing a book about motherhood called Mommywood talking about the trials and tribulations she has faced as a mother. Poor Tori, it must be so hard to be a mother in Hollywood with only a handful of nannies, maids, and butlers to help you. Those mothers in Beverly Hills have it so much easier don't they. I know that there are a lot of people out there who may think that people like Tori should not be given book deals, but I say let her have it! Anything to distract her from doing any more reality shows.
Speaking of bad TV, Charlie Sheen has been listed as one of the highest paid actors on television for his role in Two and a Half Men. The actor is reportedly making $20 million a year for his work on the show. That will pay for a lot of hookers yo! Unfortunately his costar, John Cryer did not have agents that were as skilled at negotiating because the only perks they got for Duckie were a subscription to Netflix oh and Scarlett Johansen's new CD. Uh oh…..