Morgan Creek Productions is Hot on the Trail Of 'Ace Ventura 3' Jul 18, 2007
Last year, Josh was seen on the big screen as Stewart in Big Momma's House 2 starring opposite Martin Lawrence and Nia Long. In 2005, he starred opposite Shia LeBeouf, playing his caddy Eddie Lowery, in The Greatest Game Ever Played directed by Bill Paxton. Other film credits include Duane Hopwood, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pitt's Kinder is starstruck at ESPYs Jul 14, 2007
Tennessee women's basketball star Candace Parker is taller than you imagine and Nia Long is even more attractive in person than she is in those silly "Big Momma's House" movies. And most of all, the life of a superstar is pretty cool and it is everything it is cracked up to be. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Alvin and Chipmunks Poster Jul 5, 2007
How about adding the writing talents of Don Rhymer (Big Momma's House, The Santa Clause 2) and Jon Vitti (The Simpsons Movie, Robots). There's one out of these four movies I would check out in theatres, and three from which I would run screaming. (Suite101.com)
T-R-A-V-O-L-T-A Jun 22, 2007
"I loved the effect the look had on people when they would see me on set as Edna, but I did not love the process involving the prosthetics and the fat suit. It was very hot. "I knew from Robin [Williams, who starred in Mrs Doubtfire] and Martin Lawrence [from Big Momma's House] that it was hell on wheels. It was like wearing seven layers of very uncomfortable clothing and I remember thinking I would never want to be a woman if that was the case. (The Drudge Report)
Barbershop actor Carl Wright dies May 22, 2007
Actor Carl Wright, who starred in Barbershop and Big Momma's House, has died of cancer at the age of 75. He passed away at his home in Chicago on Saturday, according to his daughter, Kia Wright. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Entertainer Carl Wright, who was born in Orlando, dies May 22, 2007
In the next decade, he would appear in several more, including "Big Momma's House" and both installments of the "Barbershop" series, in which he played a character in the South Side barbershop named Checkers Fred. "He was funny as hell," said longtime friend and WVON radio personality Pervis Spann. (Orlando Sentinel)
Carl Wright, actor, comedian, dancer May 21, 2007
CHICAGO -- Actor Carl Wright, who began his career as a tap dancer and comedian and later appeared in movies including "Barbershop" and "Big Momma's House," has died, his family confirmed yesterday. He was 75. (Boston Globe)
Obituaries in the News May 21, 2007
Wright's film credits include "Barbershop," "Soul Food" and "Big Momma's House.". Born in Orlando, Fla. (The Ledger)
Foodie Q & A May 19, 2007
Favorite food-related movie moment: In "Big Momma's House," when they're eating that big, old chicken. It's so big, there's enough to feed all of them. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
A Fat, Fat Fad May 18, 2007
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Red Rock Pictures Holdings, Inc., does not see any reason for the drop in the share prices as company fundamentals and business plan remain stronger than ever. May 8, 2007
With the current management team of Red Rock Pictures which were previously involved in production of over 50 Feature Films ("Wedding Crashers", "The Wedding Planner", "Malibu's Most Wanted", "Big Momma's House 2", "Serendipity", and many more), with an outstanding proven track record that generated over $2 billion in total revenue, we are seeing growing interest from institutional and private investors in Red Rock Pictures Holdings, Inc. (OTC: - ), stated Maxwell Network Group Inc., Red Rock... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ladies prefer to chase satirists Apr 19, 2007
And don't say Martin Lawrence in Big Momma's House or I'll slap you. Anyhow, a study in manly contrasts couldn't be more apparent when a flick over to Foxtel revealed the horror of Blokesworld (Wednesdays, 9. (Sydney Morning Herald)
This Old Grindhouse: Apr 9, 2007
You need to sit through White Chicks, Madea's Family Reunion, Big Momma's House 1 and 2, XXX: State of the Union, and Little Man before you're entitled to a contrary opinion. The taboo-busting once offered up by exploitation movies is totally toothless in a world where you can go online and find videos of sheepsploitation. (Slate)
Regency draws Harper Mar 27, 2007
Recent titles have included moderate performers "Epic Movie," "Date Movie" and "Big Momma's House 2.". More successful, high-profile titles in Regency's library include "JFK," "A Time to Kill," "L.A. Confidential" and "Fight Club.". (Variety)
David Matalon to Step Down as CEO of Regency Enterprises; Opts for Production Deal with Regency Mar 9, 2007
Regency Entertainment's production unit, New Regency Productions was founded in 1991 and has produced many high-profile films over the years, including: JKF, Under Siege, Free Willy, A Time To Kill, Tin Cup, Devil's Advocate, Heat, L.A. Confidential, City Of Angels, The Negotiator, Entrapment, Fight Club, Big Momma's House, Don't Say A Word, Unfaithful, Daredevil, Man on Fire, Guess Who, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Date Movie. Regency distributes its films through Twentieth Century Fox in connection... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Matalon out at Regency Mar 8, 2007
Its most recent pics have included moderate performers such as "Epic Movie," "Date Movie," "Big Momma's House 2" and "The Sentinel," while "The Fountain," "My Super Ex-Girlfriend" and "Just My Luck" were commercial misfires ... Biggest Regency successes during Matalon's tenure included "Mr. Smith," which grossed nearly $500 million worldwide; "Big Momma's House"; "A Time to Kill"; and "L.A. Confidential.". (Variety)
'Wild Hogs' *1/2 Mar 3, 2007
Lawrence is just killing time until Big Momma's House 3. So we team these guys for a movie with a director (Walt Becker) who's so unconfident in the material that he immediately resorts to sight gags and other obvious bits we've seen 100 times before. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Films with black stars look to cross the international 'color line' Mar 1, 2007
"Inside Man" and "D?j? Vu," both starring Denzel Washington, had more than half of their ticket sales abroad, while "Big Momma's House 2," starring Martin Lawrence, approached that level despite conventional industry wisdom that says comedies with actors of color don't travel well. Films with these actors have usually been soft at the international box office, though Washington did well when paired with Hanks in "Philadelphia," as did Lawrence when acting with Smith in the "Bad Boys" films. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Oscar Moments Feb 26, 2007
She described it as a cross between Scorsese's "Goodfellas" and the Martin Lawrence comedy "Big Momma's House.". The title. (CBS News)
Ellen DeGeneres Comfortable as Oscar Host Feb 26, 2007
During the evening, DeGeneres made humorous passes through the hall to speak to some of the luminaries, including soon-to-be-winner (to whom she gave a script she described as a cross between "Goodfellas" and "Big Momma's House") and (with whom she posed in a snapshot taken by nearby , for her to post, she said, on her MySpace page). It was all very comfortable, but too often bordering on the dull, even dreary. (Fox News)
Other celebrity meltdowns Feb 19, 2007
Update: In 2000, he starred in Big Momma's House, which grossed more than $117 million. 2003's Bad Boys II also was a hit, grossing more than $130 million. (USA Today -- Life)
Norbit Laughs at Critics Feb 13, 2007
Among movies featuring black comics donning latex, padding and assorted accoutrements to play obese women, Norbit proved bigger than 's Big Momma's House ($25. 7 million in 2000) and Big Momma's House 2 ($27. (E! Online)
Superhero Or Super Zero: What If Johnny Depp Played Batman? Feb 9, 2007
Mix in a few bloody battles between two American icons, and you've got a movie dark enough to make "Batman Begins" look like "Big Momma's House 2.". What Wouldn't: Josh Hartnett as the Man of Steel. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Justin Kids Around Feb 6, 2007
The Favorite Movie race has a slew of decidedly non-Oscar types: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Night at the Museum, Big Momma's House 2 and Click. Last year's Kids' Choice host, , is up against , and for Favorite Male Movie Star, while , , and , the only nominee who could conceivably cast a vote for herself, will battle it out for Fave Female Movie Star. (E! Online)
Justin Timberlake to Host Nickelodeon's Milestone 20th Anniversary Kids' Choice Awards Breaking the Slime Barrier Live from Los Angeles on Saturday, March 31 Feb 6, 2007
The nominees for Nickelodeon's 20th Annual Kids' Choice Awards are: MOVIES: Favorite Movie Big Momma's House 2 Click The Night at the Museum The Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Favorite Male Movie Star Jack Black Johnny Depp Adam Sandler Will Smith Favorite Animated Movie Cars Happy Feet Ice Age: The Meltdown Over the Hedge Favorite Female Movie Star Halle Berry Dakota Fanning Keira Knightly Sarah Jessica Parker Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie Ashton Kutcher/Open Season Queen... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Just to host Kids' Choice Awards Feb 5, 2007
The best movie nominees are Big Momma's House 2, Click, Night at the Museum, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Kids choose Timberlake Feb 5, 2007
The best movie nominees are Big Momma's House 2,Click,Night at the Museum,Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest. Best male movie star nominees are Jack Black, Johnny Depp, Adam Sandler and Will Smith. (USA Today -- Life)
Trading Faces Feb 4, 2007
In the third installment of the franchise, Myers added a fourth character, the title villain in "Goldmember." Others borrowing the formula include comedians Martin Lawrence, who went undercover to cross gender lines in "Big Momma's House," and Tyler Perry, who played three roles in "Diary of a Mad Black Woman." "Eddie Murphy is such a versatile actor," says Sasha Stone of the Web site Oscarwatch. com. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Epic Movie has it large at the US box office Jan 29, 2007
Overall box office for the top 12 films was down 11% from the comparable weekend in 2006, when Martin Lawrence's Big Momma's House 2 was the top film with $27m. . (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
The craziness of credits Jan 29, 2007
Turtletaub has said he was on the film's set throughout its 30-day shoot, whereas Friendly, who also was producing "Big Momma's House 2" at the time, was on the set eight days. Yerxa and Berger, who at the time were wrapping up "Bee Season" and in pre-production on "Little Children," came to the set occasionally, though they watched all the dailies and had a constant dialogue with Dayton and Faris. (Variety)
Academy's snub comes as a 'big' shock Jan 26, 2007
Martin Lawrence underwent an amazing transformation to become "Big Momma," an undercover nanny, in "big Momma's House 2." Shockingly Lawrence's tour de force preformance was snubbed when nominations for the Academy Awards were announced this week ... Who knew that after nearly a year of Oscar buzz, "Big Momma's House 2" would be completely shut out of the nominations ... Who could forget how the original "Big Momma's House" tugged at our hearts seven years ago. (Pensacola News Journal)
Time to reflect Jan 13, 2007
Laugh it up with Queen Latifah in "Taxi" and Martin Lawrence in "Big Momma's House" ($14. 98) and "Black Knight" ($9. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
Higgins signs on at Sobini Jan 8, 2007
Higgins also co-produced both "Big Momma's House" pics. Date in print: Mon. (Variety)
Critics' Picks For '06 Dec 29, 2006
"Big Momma's House 2"3. "Strangers With Candy"4. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Main Street wisdom Dec 26, 2006
a) Big Momma's House 2; b) Ice Age 2; c) Mission: Impossible III; d) Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest; e) The Santa Clause 3; f) Superman Returns; g) X-Men 3. Answer: D. Ticket buyers spent $135. (USA Today -- Money)
- John Patterson Dec 8, 2006
Just as we all recovered from the depredations of Big Momma's House 2, 2006 showered us with excremental Frat-Pack romcoms like Failure to Launch, The Break-Up and You, Me and Dupree, with only Will Ferrell's Talladega Nights to salve the wounded funnybone. As usual, it was necessary to dig around in the dross to find the good stuff, which turned up at the edges of the mainstream. (Guardian Unlimited)
'Deck the Halls:' A Lethargic Collection of Christmas-Flick Cliches Dec 6, 2006
Director John Whitesell's credits include "Big Momma's House 2" and "Malibu's Most Wanted." One of the screenwriters penned both "Big Momma's House 2" and "The Honeymooners." They must have had something on Santa in order to get work again. Rated PG for some crude and suggestive humor, and for language. (FOX23.com, OK)
Deck the Halls Nov 22, 2006
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Terry Gilliam On Depp, 'Potter' And The Film He Panhandled To Promote Oct 16, 2006
If you've ever shrugged your shoulders at a dumb remake, stared in disbelief at an awkwardly tacked-on "Hollywood ending" or simply wondered how many "Donnie Darko"s will never exist because their funding went to "Big Momma's House 2," then you need. to know the story of Terry Gilliam. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Film crew zooms into Rabun Oct 13, 2006
"Grilling" assistant director Matthew D. Miller, who has served as a production assistant on movies like "Big Momma's House," "Because of Winn-Dixie" and "Big Fish," said he was particularly interested in working on the piece because of its filming locations. "Me personally, I'm from Georgia, so anything that films in Georgia, I'm in for," Miller said. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Martin Lawrence, a Profane Rabbit and a Celebrity Shrink Kick-Off New Originals Slate for Starz Entertainment Sep 23, 2006
Lawrence, star of such smash hits as both "Bad Boys" and "Big Momma's House" movies and the long-running Fox television sitcom series "Martin," adds his star power and irreverent, unpredictable approach to humor, to the weekly series that will feature a line-up of some of the hottest up-and-coming comedians. "This is an exciting time for Starz Entertainment to announce the production of our first of three original series," says Stephan Shelanski, senior vice president, programming. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Underground' Aug 25, 2006
Those will be added to a list of credits that already includes "Big Momma's House," "Big Momma's House 2," "Black Knight," "Soldier Boyz" and "Rat Race.". Underground Bounty Hunter is an online project that combines movies with video game interactivity. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Meet the Barkers' Travis, Shanna Split Aug 12, 2006
Moakler, 31, is a former Miss USA who has appeared in films including Big Momma's House 2 and Pauly Shore is Dead. They were in a Gothic, Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired ceremony on Halloween eve in 2004 and have two children: son Landon, 2, and daughter Alabama, 7 months. (People Magazine)
TV And Film Fuel News Corp. Revenues Aug 9, 2006
News Corp.'s (nyse: - - ) filmed entertainment segment saw operating income surge 83% from a year earlier, thanks to the box office success of the animated feature film Ice Age: The Meltdown and home-video sales of The Family Stone, Big Momma's House 2 and Cheaper By The Dozen 2. Operating income rose 17% at the company's television segment and 42% in its cable network programming segment from a year earlier. (Forbes -- Technology)
Box office pushes News Corp profit up Aug 9, 2006
"News Corp has been making an aggressive push in the internet space in the last couple of years, announcing a $US900 million advertising revenue sharing deal with search engine Google Inc.News Corp's net profit rose 19 per cent to $US852 million ($A1.12 billion) in the fourth quarter, with operating income up eight per cent to $US1.0 billion ($A1.32 billion).The filmed entertainment division's fourth quarter operating income rose 83 per cent to $US200 million ($A263.87 million), thanks largely... (The Age)
News Corporation Reports Record Full Year Operating Income of $3.9 Billion Aug 9, 2006
Fourth quarter film results were largely driven by the worldwide theatrical success of Ice Age: The Meltdown, which has grossed over $640 million in box office to date, and by the home entertainment performances of The Family Stone, Big Momma's House 2 and Cheaper By the Dozen 2. The current quarter also included the initial results and releasing costs for several successful theatrical releases including The Devil Wears Prada, which has grossed over $110 million in domestic box office to date,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Underground Bounty Hunter 'CinemaVenture' Internet Game Blends Live-Action Movies With Online Video Gaming, Offering $100,000, Movie Role & High-End Bounty Prizes Jul 22, 2006
Creator Darryl J. Quarles of Cash Only Productions is a successful Hollywood studio writer and producer whose credits include "Big Momma's House" (Parts 1 and 2), "Black Knight," "Soldier Boyz" and "Rat Race." Blending the excitement of a Hollywood movie, the thrill of a reality TV show, and the action of a traditional video game, Quarles has created an entirely new genre of online entertainment he has termed, "CinemaVenture." Underground Bounty Hunter is his first CinemaVenture project. "The... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kind of a Drag (Christian Toto) Jul 21, 2006
Last year's "White Chicks" and the "Big Momma's House" films were modest hits, but both featured twists on the drag formula. The former's big concept turned two black men into white socialites, while the latter played up Martin Lawrence's grandmotherly girth as well as his sex change. (Washington Times, DC)
Entertaining addition lights up series Jul 9, 2006
Cedric, who has appeared in films such as Big Momma's House, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, and voiced Maurice the lemur in the animated hit Madagascar, appreciates Champ Car's globe-trotting ambition. "I can introduce myself to fans in a lot of different places, in Korea and Australia (where Champ Car races are scheduled for October)," he said. (Toronto Star -- Sports)
The last rewind Jun 21, 2006
"They're mass producing these so much that we get some in and they don't work," Orr said, holding a broken DVD copy of "Big Momma's House 2.". Orr said it's generally easy to "mess up" a DVD with scratches and finger print smudges. (Vero Beach Press Journal)
H'w'd serial bowl Jun 10, 2006
But the results this year -- "Madea's Family Reunion," "Scary Movie 4," "Final Destination 3," "Cheaper by the Dozen 2" and "Big Momma's House 2" -- are certainly encouraging ... But the results this year -- "Madea's Family Reunion," "Scary Movie 4," "Final Destination 3," "Cheaper by the Dozen 2" and "Big Momma's House 2" -- are certainly encouraging. (Variety)
New on DVD Jun 9, 2006
Big Momma's House 28. The Family Stone9. (USA Today -- Life)
The Da Vinci Dud May 27, 2006
Sign up for the newCT at the Movies newsletter. If you've seen The Da Vinci Code, how would you rate it. (ChristianityToday.com)
``License to Wed,'' Starring Robin Williams, Makes a Dash for the Altar -- Now in Production for Warner Bros. Pictures in Association with Village Roadshow Pictures May 24, 2006
"License To Wed" also stars Eric Christian Olsen ("Cellular") as Sadie's best friend and confidant, Carlisle; Christine Taylor ("Dodgeball") as Sadie's sister, Lindsey; and Josh Flitter ("Big Momma's House 2") as Reverend Frank's precocious side-kick, the choir boy. A Robert Simonds/Phoenix Pictures production of a Ken Kwapis film, "License To Wed" is directed by Ken Kwapis ("The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants") from a story by Kim Barker & Wayne Lloyd. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cash, critters fuel B.O. down under May 18, 2006
Fox is the market share leader Down Under thanks to boffo B.O. from "Walk the Line" and "Ice Age 2" and strong perfs from "Cheaper by the Dozen 2" and "Big Momma's House 2.". Browse through our V extra complimentary content. (Variety)
Movie File: Eddie Murphy, Ryan Cabrera, Frankie Muniz, 'Terry Tate: Office Linebacker' & More May 18, 2006
The comedy will mark the big-screen debut of the reality show's backstabbing, breakout sisters, with John Whitesell ("Big Momma's House 2") set to direct. "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" is allowing fans to upload video of their own tricked-out rides for a shot at a cash prize and private screening of the film. (VHI.com -- Music News)
News Corporation Reports Third Quarter Operating Income of $1.0 Billion May 11, 2006
The current quarter also included release costs for several successful theatrical releases including Big Momma's House 2, The Hills Have Eyes and the phenomenal success of Ice Age 2: The Meltdown, which was released on March 31st and has grossed over $590 million in worldwide box office to date. Twentieth Century Fox Television (TCFTV) had increased contributions versus the third quarter a year ago, primarily reflecting continued momentum in home entertainment sales, most notably from Family Guy... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
VIDEO PREVIEW: Academy Award nominees continue to lead video lineup May 9, 2006
Speaking of nannies, Martin Lawrence assumes the position (and the disguise), going undercover as a supersize nanny in "Big Momma's House 2" (Fox). Elsewhere on the comedy front, "Rumor Has It" (Warner) casts Jennifer Aniston as a reluctant bride-to-be who discovers that her family history inspired "The Graduate." Shirley MacLaine, Kevin Costner and Mark Ruffalo co-star. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Column: Columnist rehashes highs, lows, goals May 4, 2006
I predicted that "Big Momma's House 2" would flop at the box office - it debuted at No. 1. I declared South Park could get away with murder by airing a picture of the Muslim prophet Mohammed - the image was censored by Comedy Central. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
Studio ban avoids critics' pan of flicks that click with fans May 3, 2006
Critics told the public to stay away from "Hostel," "Big Momma's House 2," "Madea's Family Reunion," "Failure To Launch," "Ice Age: The Meltdown" and "Scary Movie 4." By and large, the public ignored them ... "She cited "Big Momma's House 2" and "Madea's Family Reunion" as films that made handsome profits by appealing to the black community, if not to critics."So it works out that the film critics' pick is not the film that the public wants to go see," she said. "And the chasm opens up. (Florida Today)
20 cool DVDs for spring Apr 14, 2006
"Big Momma's House 2" The comedy works best when the viewer eases into the Martin Lawrence zone. Sit back, let him be crazy and just enjoy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Madea "Blocks" Willis and Chappelle Mar 7, 2006
Its fourth weekend take of $7 million brought its grand total to just over $69 million, putting it just ahead of Martin Lawrence's Big Momma's House 2 as the highest grossing movie to open in 2006. Opening in just 1,200 theatres, , a concert documentary filmed before his recent walkout from the third season of his popular Comedy Central show, made $6. (Comingsoon.net)
Stellar Year For Rising Star Mar 4, 2006
He made his film debut in "Mr. Holland's Opus" and had appeared in Mariah Carey's "Glitter," "Big Momma's House" and "Ray." In 2005, he appeared in "Four Brothers," and had a key role in the ensemble film "Crash.". Aside from Howard's acting prowess, his eyes are what make an instant and lasting impression. (CBS News)
Color Us Impressed Feb 26, 2006
The physical transformations (created by the makeup team from "Big Momma's House") are stunning, and utterly convincing. When Bruno and Carmen, in blackface, go to an all-white country and Western dance, she can't get a cup of coffee without a credit card. (Newsweek--Entertainment)
The new Amos 'n' Andy? (24) Feb 24, 2006
It's been used in black movies, too, of course, with "Juwanna Mann," "Big Momma's House" and "White Chicks" being other uses of drag to get the male character somewhere he couldn't get otherwise. Madea, though, is the queen of her own universe, not a device that some male character has to undertake. (Salon)
