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10 movies about the end of the world
azcentral.com –
2009-11-22
In "The Road," Cormac McCarthy's post-apocalyptic book that is now a movie that comes out Wednesday, the world doesn't quite end. But the people left probably wish it would. ... Full Article
'2012' star tells of being John Cusack
japantimes.co.jp –
2009-11-20
HOLLYWOOD - The year 2012, according to the ancient Mayas, is the year Earth destructs and a new cycle of life begins. (The Aztec and other pre-Columbian American calendars also held a cyclical view of the universe, sort of a... ... Full Article
The end shouldn't be the beginning
miamiherald.com –
2009-11-19
Apparently few things are as entertaining as watching the Earth shake itself to pieces. What other conclusion can we draw from the $65 million Americans shelled out last weekend to see Roland Emmerich's "2012"? ... Full Article
"Harmony" profiles four groups as they go for the gold and offers a glimpse into their personal lives and the politics at work in any competitive event. ... Full Article
Movie review: 2012
dailytarheel.com –
2009-11-18
Roland Emmerich has made a career by directing big-budget apocalyptic extravaganzas that delight in showing the world's most famous landmarks crumbling under onslaughts of aliens, elements and even a giant lizard. "2012" continues this trend. ... Full Article
Disaster movie "2012" tops box office
reuters.com –
2009-11-18
LONDON (Reuters) - The ultimate disaster movie "2012" stormed to the top of the box office on its opening weekend with one of the biggest takes of the year, according to Screen International on Tuesday. ... Full Article
'2012' makes Rs 19 cr in opening weekend in India
in.com –
2009-11-18
Hollywood filmmaker Roland Emmerich's disaster epic 2012 , released Friday, has grossed over Rs 19 crore in its opening weekend in India. Inspired by the idea of a global doomsday coinciding with the end of the Mayan Long Count Calendar's... ... Full Article
"This is the way the world ends. Not with a bang, but a whimper." So wrote T.S. Eliot. Well, that's nice and poetic, but director Roland Emmerich , would say, "Not so fast, T.S.!" ... Full Article
'2012' kills in India
hollywoodreporter.com –
2009-11-18
NEW DELHI -- Roland Emmerich's disaster epic "2012" raked in the second-highest weekend opening for any Hollywood film in India collecting $4.16 million (191.5 million rupees), a whisker away from the 191.7 million rupees clocked by the highest opening for... ... Full Article
Apocalyptic drama 2012 has dominated the UK box office on its first weekend on release. The John Cusack film's ?6.4 million three-day haul takes it to the chart summit ahead of last week's number one A Christmas Carol . ... Full Article