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‘The Rock’ To Play Country Legend

Christian Allaire — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:25:24 +0000

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Well this is certainly a different role for him.

The Rock, otherwise known as Dwayne Johnson, is preparing to produce and star in biopic of black country music star Charley Pride, reports Variety.

The former wrestler will produce alongside Dany Garcia, Idol judge Randy Jackson and Pride’s manager John Daines. The film is in association with Sony ATV Music Publishing.

Pride is a Country Music Hall of Famer, has charted more than three dozen No. 1 singles, and has sold more than 70 million records.

The Rock is currently starring in Universal’s “Fast Five,” which opens this weekend, and is starring in New Line’s “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.” He hasn’t ever really done a serious, dramatic role, so this will be a first for him.

I’m a little skeptical about this. I’ve never seen him in this kind of role, so I can’t judge if he will be able to pull it off or not. This kind of role can either be a career-changer or career-ender, so let’s hope its the first. Prove us wrong, Rock.

‘HSM 3′ Wins Big At Kids’ Choice Awards

Eva Lam — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 03:34:37 +0000

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“High School Musical 3: Senior Year” took home top prizes at the slime-filled Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in Los Angeles Saturday.

The Disney musical was voted favourite movie, while star Vanessa Hudgens was named favourite movie actress at the 22nd annual awards, which took place inside UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion.

Hudgens’ co-star Zac Efron thanked the fans as he accepted the movie’s trophy. “Lately, a lot of people have been taking credit for bringing back the musical,” he said. “The truth is we’ve known who’s been responsible for bringing back the musical all along. It was you guys!”

Among the other winners, who were decided by viewer votes on the Nickelodeon website, were Will Smith for movie actor, “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” for animated movie, “iCarly” for TV show and “American Idol” for reality show.

“Twilight” series was named favourite book, while in the music categories, Miley Cyrus took home the prize for favourite female singer and Jesse McCartney won for favourite male singer.

Leonardo DiCaprio was also on hand to accept the first-ever Big Green Help Award from his “Gangs of New York” co-star Cameron Diaz. The award recognized the “Revolutionary Road” actor’s work in increasing awareness of environmental issues.

The ceremony, hosted by “Race to Witch Mountain” star Dwayne Johnson, featured various slime-related hijinks in keeping with Kids’ Choice tradition. Johnson sprayed the first row of audience members with green goop in the show’s opening minutes, while a briefcase poured green slime on presenters Sandra Bullock and Hugh Jackman later on that night.

‘Race To Witch Mountain’ Sprints To No. 1 At Box Office

Joelle Tomlinson — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:09:19 +0000

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The Disney family film, Race to Witch Mountain, won the weekend box office in fine fashion, grossing $25 million, according to Sunday’s estimates from Media by Numbers. According to ew.com, that is the second-best opening ever for a movie fronted by Dwayne Johnson alone, trailing only the first feature that starred the former “Rock”, The Scorpion King, which banked $26.1 million in its 2002 debut.

Race to Witch Mountain’s profit was in line with expectations and garnered a decent CinemaScore grade of B+ from an audience that was 60 per cent female. It is estimated to stay strong at the box office, at least, until Monsters vs. Aliens opens in two weeks.

The competition, Watchmen, dropped to No. 2, and decreased a substantial 67 per cent from its big opening last week to gross $18.1 million. Zack Snyder’s adaptation of Alan Moore’s landmark superhero saga is clearly slowing down, although it has grossed $86 million in 10 days.

The Rock’s Divorce Finalized

Irene Ogrodnik — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:02:10 +0000

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After 11 years of marriage, The Rock’s divorce from Dany Johnson became finalized May 19, according to a detailed settlement agreement filed in Miami-Dade County.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his ex-wife announced their separation last June. The couple have a 7-year-old daughter together, and will share physical and legal custody. The Rock will give $22,454 per month in child support and both parents will each make a monthly contribution of $5,000 toward their daughter’s private-school tuition, health care and any future college expenses.

The pair waived their rights to alimony and will allow their child to spend as much phone time as she wants with either parent.

“Each of the parties shall exercise, in the utmost of good faith, his and her best efforts at all times to encourage and foster the maximum relations of love and affection between the minor child and her mother and father,” state court documents.