I'm taking a break from all the superhero/Batman/Spider-Man talk that has dominated this blog for the past month to share what is currently the best mashup ever created. *NSYNC's "Girlfriend" plus Justin Bieber's "Boyfriend."



Since the first time I heard "Boyfriend" — and promptly turned it off because I was not a fan — I have been thinking about how much I loved the song "Girlfriend."

I'm totally digging this mashup. Well done, Internetz.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm about to fall into a blackhole of boy band music videos on YouTube.


-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

Shocked to see Justin Bieber is still in the top 10 at the weekend box office. Not surprised that "The King's Speech" is. If you haven't seen it yet, what are you waiting for? You are aware that it is the Academy Award winner for best picture, right? Don't tell me you're going to see Justin "I didn't win Grammy for best new artist" Bieber.

According to The Associated Press:

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Hollywood.com. Final figures will be released today.
1. “Rango,” $38 million. (Review by The AP's Jake Coyle)
2. “The Adjustment Bureau,” $20.9 million. (Review by The AP's Christy Lemire)
3. “Beastly,” $10.1 million (Review by Lemire)
4. “Hall Pass,” $9 million. (Review by Lemire)
5. “Gnomeo and Juliet,” $6.9 million. (Review by Lemire)
6. “Unknown,” $6.6 million. (Review by Lemire)
7. “The King’s Speech,” $6.5 million. (Review by Lemire; "Colin Firth stammers eloquently as King George" by Germain)
8. “Just Go With It,” $6.5 million. (Review by The AP's David Germain)
9. “I Am Number Four,” $5.7 million. (Review by Scripps Howard's Barbara Vancheri)
10. “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never,” $4.3 million. (Review by Lemire)

-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

Some surprises in this weekend's Top 10 movies. "Gnomeo & Juliet" moved up from last week's No. 3 spot to No. 1. After a week out of the top 10, "True Grit" returns at No. 10.

What's not a surprise with this week's list is the staying power of the Biebs (he must have those 'tween girls returning for fourth and fifth viewings of "Never Say Never"), and of course "The King's Speech," which might nearly sweep the top awards at tonight's Oscars. Preview the show here, and read Entertainment Editor Mark Meszoros' commentary here.

According to The Associated Press:

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Hollywood.com. Final figures will be released Tuesday.
1. “Gnomeo & Juliet,” $14.2 million. (Review by The AP's Christy Lemire)
2. “Hall Pass,” $13.4 million. (Review by Lemire)
3. “Unknown,” $12.4 million. (Review by Lemire)
4. “Just Go With It,” $11.1 million. (Review by The AP's David Germain)
5. “I Am Number Four,” $11 million. (Review by Scripps Howard's Barbara Vancheri)
6. “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never,” $9.2 million. (Review by Lemire)
7. “The King’s Speech,” $7.6 million. (Review by Lemire; "Colin Firth stammers eloquently as King George" by Germain)
8. “Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son,” $7.6 million.
9. “Drive Angry,” $5.1 million.
10. “True Grit,” $1.9 million. (Review from Lemire)

-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

The biggest weekend box office news might be that both "The King's Speech" and "Black Swan" have topped the $100 million mark. Colin Firth and Natalie Portman, the respective film's stars, are favorites for next week's Oscars. (Speaking of, have you made your picks yet?)

According to The Associated Press:

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Hollywood.com. Final figures will be released Tuesday.
1. “Unknown,” $21.8 million. (Review by The AP's Christy Lemire)
2. “I Am Number Four,” $19.5 million. (Review by Scripps Howard's Barbara Vancheri)
3. “Gnomeo & Juliet,” $19.4 million. (Review by Lemire)
4. “Just Go With It,” $18.2 million. (Review by The AP's David Germain)
5. “Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son,” $17 million.
6. “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never,” $13.6 million. (Review by Lemire)
7. “The King’s Speech,” $6.6 million. (Review from Lemire; "Colin Firth stammers eloquently as King George" by Germain)
8. “The Roommate,” $4.1 million.
9. “The Eagle,” $3.6 million. (Review by Germain)
10. “No Strings Attached,” $3.1 million. (Review from Lemire)

-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl

Apparently a romantic comedy starring actors who play themselves can beat the Biebs. The only reason I can figure for this happening is the moms who took the screaming girls to see the Biebs needed a night for themselves at the movies afterward.

According to The Associated Press:

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Hollywood.com. Final figures will be released Monday.
1. “Just Go With It,” $31 million. (Review from The AP's David Germain)
2. “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never,” $30.3 million. (Review by The AP's Christy Lemire)
3. “Gnomeo & Juliet,” $25.5 million. (Review from Lemire)
4. “The Eagle,” $8.6 million. (Review from The AP's David Germain)
5. “The Roommate,” $8.4 million.
6. “The King’s Speech,” $7.4 million. (Review from Lemire; "Colin Firth stammers eloquently as King George" by Germain)
7. “No Strings Attached,” $5.6 million. (Review from Lemire)
8. “Sanctum,” $5.1 million. (Review from The AP's Jake Coyle)
9. “True Grit,” $3.8 million. (Review from Lemire)
10. “The Green Hornet,” $3.6 million. (Review from Lemire)

-- Cheryl Sadler | CSadler@News-Herald.com | @nhcheryl