http://www.tonawanda-news.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:53:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnncelebrities_story_316114333.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnncelebrities_story_316114333.html Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:51:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_217095105.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_217095105.html With $43.8 million this weekend, “The Dark Knight” becomes the year’s first movie to claim the box office throne for three straight weeks and appears destined to become at least the second-biggest film of all time. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_203100234.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_203100234.html Batman has sent Spidey packing as king of Hollywood’s box-office superheroes. Mon, 26 May 2008 09:47:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_147094802.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_147094802.html Indiana Jones unearthed box office gold at domestic theaters with a performance that puts the film on track to become the second biggest Memorial Day movie opening ever, according to studio estimates. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:26:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_109122717.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_109122717.html As the drive-in theater readies for its 75th anniversary this summer, a group of local enthusiasts is banding together to make sure the seasonal icon is around for decades more. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:29:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_107143028.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_107143028.html An often-overlooked silent film star will get the spotlight to himself this weekend at the Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:09:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_105091320.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_105091320.html Audiences made a date with “Prom Night,” the remake of the 1980 slasher flick that took in $22.7 million to debut as the weekend’s No. 1 movie, according to studio estimates. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:26:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_100132821.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_100132821.html While the “Toy Story” series, “Ratatouille” and other computer-generated films are well-done (and dazzling to look at sometimes), there’s just something about the old-school, hand-drawn movies that’s special. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:15:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_099091555.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_099091555.html Picking up an hour after “Casino Royale” left off, “Quantum of Solace” is Bond franchise’s first direct sequel. Filming began in January and has taken the crew from Britain to Panama to this moonlike landscape in northern Chile, which is standing in for Bolivia. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:26:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_098102635.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_098102635.html The gambling tale “21” kept up its winning streak as it took in $15.1 million to stay on top of the box office for a second-straight weekend, leaving George Clooney’s “Leatherheads” and the family tale “Nim’s Island” to scrimmage for second place. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:25:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnncelebrities_story_094232611.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnncelebrities_story_094232611.html Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:54:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_086155548.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_086155548.html One of the best parts of filming “The Natural” for Craig Stonebraker was seeing the filmmakers play God for an afternoon. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:46:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_084084744.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_084084744.html Audiences are still listening to Horton and his Who pals.“Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who,” 20th Century Fox’s animated adaptation of the beloved children’s book, remained the top movie for a second straight weekend with $25.1 million. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:24:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_080080719.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_080080719.html Local film fans have something to look forward to next week. The Buffalo Niagara Film Festival is back. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:40:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_077134218.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/flicks/gnnflicks_story_077134218.html On the heels of a ubiquitous ad campaign and positive reviews, “Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!” enjoyed the biggest debut of the year by taking in $45.1 million, according to studio estimates from box office trackers Nielsen EDI.