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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Weekend Wrap-Up (04/22/2013)

Another slow weekend.  I'll just get right into it...

Tom Hiddleston as The Crow?
Tom Hiddleston May Fly To The Crow

The Crow reboot has been through many...MANY actors since they creators have attempted to get the flick off the ground, including a very serious seeming commitment from Bradley Cooper so take this news with a grain of salt.  I might believe it as soon as I see Hiddleston in the trademark makeup and menacing scowl.  But, Empire and others are reporting that the actor, best known for his portrayal as Loki in Thor and The Avengers is nearing a deal for the coveted but non-commital role.  We'll see how this one pans out...Read More.

Carly Rae Jepsen cleans up at Juno Awards
Carly Rae Jepsen Caps Juno Awards Weekend With Two More Wins

In America, we may be over the pop hit "Call Me Maybe" as we have exhausted all remix and parady avenues, but up in Canada they are still celebrating the bubbly Carly Rae Jepsen, awarding her 2 more Juno Awards over the weekend event, including Single of the Year for the infectious song.  Justin Bieber also took home one of only seven awards handed out during the 2 hour broadcast hosted by Michael Buble...Read More.

Oblivion notches number one for Tom Cruise
Box Office Report: Tom Cruise's 'Oblivion' Rockets to Solid $38.2 Million Opening
Tom Cruise broke out of his recent slump with a solid $38.2 million opening for this latest sci fi fare, Oblivion.  The movie, costing an estimated $150 million, is considered a success but with strong summer movies ahead, including Iron Man 3 in early May, it's hard to say if this one has the legs to get back to it's budget domestically but it should do well overseas...Read More.

Previous entries in our WEEKEND WRAP-UP series.