Abilene Reporter-News du lieu suivant : Abilene, Texas • 29

Sbilene fteporter-ileto ARTS LEISURE wwwreporter-newscom Sunday Decerriber 12 2004 5B Ball Continued from IB quietly chugs past $100 million mark A By Graf Hernandez Los Arigetes Daily News LOS ANGELES Warner Express" opened last month covered in the dust of Incredibles" But the holiday-theme film which seemed destined fbr the box office hall of shame quietly crossed the $100 million mark domestically Friday and looks to continue steam ahead through Christmas was the second-highest film in die marketplace Wednesday and Thursday behind only New Line each day certainly has displayed strong legs" said Brandon Gray president of BoxOfficeMojoxom While had a slow start at the megaplex it's been strong since Day One on IMAX screens contributing more than $2 million each weekend to the overall grosses fbr The IMAX version features 3D elements on screens eight stories high and 120 feet wide think it helps that it's on IMAX which gives it a certain Gray said has beat contributing a significant Trinity" which bowed Wednesday with strong midweek numbers The $1143444 earned by on Thursday pushed its SOday total to $100338397 according to the Web site BaxOfficeMqjacom had fabulous word of mouth people love this movie" said Dan Pellman Warner president of domestic distribution knew that as we got closer to the holidays the movie was going to explode at the box office and since Thanksgiving really been on a terrific roll" The computeranimated film the voice of Tom Hanks and directed by Robert received mixed reviews and had the misfortune of opening only five days after thedebutofPixar Animation phenomenally successful Incredibles" earned Just over $30 million in its first five dayst trounced during its opening weekend by which grossed $502 million in its second weekend and has earned more than $227 million to date But has lagged behind this week making $450000 or less amount of business as much as 15 percent of it so far and playing in just 61 With a production budget of approximately $170 million and an additional $100 million in marketing and distribution costs Warner Bros is hoping the momentum for the film continues through the end of the year in order to help make back its investment Its main compete tion for the family audience in the coming weeks will be Paramount A Series of Unfortunate and 20th Century Albert" Christmas events light up across Texas sion to the New Conservatory of Dallas Christmas concert Begins at 730 pirn Morton Meyerson Symphony Center (972)5038486 Wichita Falls Christmas in die Park Hours are from 1 to 3 pm Lucy Park (940)761-7496 Stonewall Christmas Tree Lighting Evening Ranch Tours Eqjoy Christmas on a German farm and view the holiday decorations on the LBJ Ranch The Johnson family attends the opening ceremony and lights the tree LBJ State Park and Historic Site Highway 290 (830) 8667128 (X1 (830) 644-2552 Before traveling long distances be aura to call the phone number listed for last-minute schedule changes For a copy of the official Texas Travel Guide call the Texas Department of Ttansportation at (800) 8888 TEX For Information on planning a trip and road conations cab (800) 4529292 Or (bid out more about traveling In Texas on the Internet at wwwdotstatetxus or wwwtravettexcom Reporter-News Staff Report Here are events planned across Ttexas for the next week: Wednesday-Friday Tyler Christmas Afternoon Tea Plantation Touc Enjoy a Southern tea amid period furnishings Tbur the plantation H6uraare2to4pLmRoseland Plantation wwwjoselandplanta-tionxom (903) 8495553 Wsdnesday-Dec 31 Big Spring Comanche Trail Festival of Lights A mile of various themes and silhouettes are highlighted by a stunning display of large poinsettias on the dam of Comanche Trail Lake off Highway 87 Comanche Trail Park wwwbigsprinfrcvbicom (432)263-8235 Wednesday Saturday Dec Burnet Caroling in the Cave Includes games food and great music Longhorn Cavern Stale Park wwwJonghomcav-emscom (512) 7564680 or (877) 441-2283 Friday-Saturday Anson Larry Chittenden Cowboy Celebration Features cowboy poetry music craft sales Anson Opera House (325) 823-3761 Fredericksburg: Trade Days More than 300 vendors offer antiques tools ranch fUmiture unique clothing jewelry hunting accessories crafts mid more Highway 290 East across from Wldseed FUrms (830) 9904900 or (Z10) 8464094 Bastrop Christmas Candlelight StrolL Walk through the historic downtown area singing Christmas carols doing Scripture readings and refreshments Downtown (512) 3038810 Saturday CrowelL Cowboy Christmas BaL Features Ginny Mac and the Sidekicks opening fbr Bob TUxas Playboys Crowell Activity Center (940) 684-1670 or (940)684-1478 Saturday Dallas Symphony of Toys Bring an unwrapped toy fbr free admis Drive Thru Christmas Light Display Open Thai $15 par vohick up to 6 people $1 ea additional person tax included Southskta of 1-20 at Exit 294 297 3 Miles East of Abilene wwwcele6rationparkcom s5 OFFiviu i this coupon I NdOASC Wtl Wy OPW OSV sunaaymru Murray NoCHhww Sprint Wwee losiOmitedl Si his way While visiting Jones County he stayed at a local hotel (The Morning Star Hotel of the poem) and was invited to a wedding celebration that was taking place in the hotel ballroom The rest as they sax Is history An effort is made to reconstruct the original event using the dances of that period No modem line dancing is permitted only two-steps waltzes polkas and other dances of the era are allowed On each of the three evenings there will be a Grand March that will take place at 9 pun parade around the floor Then everyone waltzes in celebration of the newlyweds" Holtman said In keeping with the theme of the Old West traditions revelers are expected to behave according to the standards'of the time Ladies are required to wear dresses no split skirts or culottes people dress in the style of the 1800s" Holtman said Women desiring to re-create the fashions of the time can follow these guidelines in choosing a costume: lace-trimmed square necklines bodice with curved bottom flat-front skirts with bustle or puffing in rear For the men these are the most-basic of guidelines: tailcoat with black trim vest string tie black pants with top or bowler hat Men are allowed to wear hats to the ball but no hats will be permitted on the dancefloor For those not wishing to go the fUll period garb route West Texas Black Tie attire is permissible Contact Samantha A Camp at campsOreportamewsxom Columnist Continued from IB Oscars into just a handftil of theaters before the submission deadline And without trying to sound cynical the studios frequently have other films they want the denizens of Middle America to see first For example I read one positive review of with the but 1) a seasonal film and 2) a film for families So going to squeeze as much mileage as they can out of It before giving us a well-done but odd story about say carpet cleaners In love will such-and-such film open in Generally speaking I know movie theaters usually tell us opening each Friday 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