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late start with war horse, your buddy steven spielberg. >> yes, steven spielberg even at his worst ising of the guy is one ever the greatest film makers of all time and he has directed a pg-13 war film that feels like you are watching an r-rated war film. you go back and watch saving private ryan, the opening 0 minutes and now he is applying that to a pg-13 and you as an audience member have to fill in that violence. i think it is interesting how he does that. >> he told you he wanted to avoid the gore factor in this movie but still feel like you're there as a viewer? >> it is the visual metaphors and these dramatic cutaways. you feel it. but the star of this film are these horses. these horses are better act ours than the human beings in the film. i don't know if it is possible that but that horse who plays joey deserves an academy award. there is like 11 of them playing him but you are so emotionally engaged. the cool thing, there are some issues. the lead star jeremy irvine, his first movie. i thought he was over the top. but this film might not be the best movivity year but it con

you have to create all the time. >> you are on set with someone like steven spielberg. is there more pressure for you as an actor. do you feel like this guy has created some of the greatest films of all time, do i need to step up my game here or do you approach it like every other film. >> you always have to step up your game. you just do. but steven spielberg has had such a special place in my heart since i was a kid enjoying all of those movies that he made. i for a long time didn't think he was real. he was the guy who made dinosaurs live and boys fly on bicycles. i was very like how does he do that? how do you do that? so for me, it was a massive deal. i was very humbled by the experience. it is intimidating at first but then he is such a genuinely down to earth man who drops his kids off at school and then comes to set. he has to leave early to pick them up. that is just who he is. he is family man. i appreciate that. >> tomorrow, we will have kevin's central florida with jeremy irvine and emily watson who may mother and son in war horse. >>> we have an update on y

some. >> the interview at steven spielberg is playing at # 15 today.. >> seems to me you got to start making movies for steven spielberg says that. >> has to find a way to put that clip on his resume. great stuff. >> let's talk about what is going on with our weather. we are cooling down. it was very mild yesterday. 61degrees at 5:00 this morning. we are now at 56. that is not too bad but these temperatures are going to continue to fall through the course of the day. you will -- by the end of this afternoon when you are picking the kids up from school, it will be in the 40s. we do have cloud cover in parts of the area. right near here, we have fairly clear skies. you will get some sunshine and more clouds building in later. that precipitation you see in the lower left-hand corner of your screen. that will pass to the south later on. could get some showers, fredericksburg, places like that. salisbury, maryland, places like that. here is your five-day forecast. temperatures falling today into the 40s this afternoon. maybe some rain to our south late this

i go joey, joey, steven spielberg wants me to play this in the feature film war horse.a big hoax from my agent. it was a great way to find out. >> just to be the person steven spielberg wants you to be. >> great way to let him know. >> the movie is out now. check it out if you get a chance. >>> sherry ly is following today's top stories for us. >> reporter: republican presidential contenders are pulling out all the stops with the iowa caucuses just days away. why some are still calling this a wide open race. over 200,000 people are hospitalized every year with flu complications. lysol disinfectant spray is approved to kill over 50 germs on surfaces. this includes cold and flu viruses. so we recommend using lysol every day. >>> let's take a look outside right now to what is happening out in the oxon hill area of prince george's county. traffic is pretty steady for not many people going to work. we'll check in with lauren in just a minute. >> maybe some people still going out shopping. >> i think people took an extended holiday since it was over the weekend. so that was a

the animated film is the latest from director steven spielberg. he first heard of tin tin while promoting raiders of the lost ark. spielberg's the drama war horse opens on christmas. >> you could totally tell you didn't want to go. >> they are your friends. >> reporter: new on dvd this week, midnight in paris. woody allen directed starring rachael mcadams and owen wilson. dolphin tale is also coming out on dvd based on the true story of winter the dolphin who lost her tail in a crab trap. >>> good morning, thank you for watching 9news now at 5:00 a.m. i'm andrea roane. >> and i'm mike hydeck. less than a week until christmas. oh my goodness. >>> how are you my friend? >> good. saturday morning i was coming back 270 and from 70 to 85 a

it was great. >> jimmy: now, you are working with steven spielberg.i mean, the first film i saw in a movie theater was "jurassic park." you know winnie the pooh? i went in with that, i was terrified to look at the movie. kind of intense for an-year-old. i looked at my movie, and i was like, i want dinosaurs. big, scary dinosaurs. >> jimmy: did she get them for you? >> no. >> jimmy: so, she disappointed you. >> when i accepted that award when i was a kid, the only person i forgot to mention was my mother. so, tonight, mother -- wherever you are -- there. thank you so much for everything, by the way, i really appreciate it. it's about ten years too late. >> jimmy: this won't be much consolation. and she didn't get you the dinosaur, so, in a way, she deserved it. >> kind of. >> jimmy: so, when you meet steven spielberg, you tell him you're a big fan and you go, well, everyone does this -- >> he kind of wasn't a normal human being, he was a magician. he was the guy that made dinosaurs walk and boys fly on bicycles. so, when you meet him, there is this ele

his new movie, by steven spielberg, is called "the adventures of tintin", jamie bell is here with us.c from this album, that comes out next week, it's called "tm-103: hustlerz ambition," young jeezy from the bud light stage. i feel like a hustler when i say that. this christmas, celebrate the baby jeezy with young jeezy. make sure to join us tomorrow night, we'll be joined by robert downey jr. and lenny kravitz so it should be a good one. our first guest tonight has been on this show more times than anyone including me. she has been on, yes. she is an emmy-winner and grammy nominee with a new comedy special called "kathy griffin: tired hooker." it premieres on bravo tuesday, december 20th. please say hello to kathy griffin. [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: how are you? >> jimmy -- [ cheers and applause ] i -- what about this? [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: your historic 32nd appearance on the show. >> 32 appearances. >> jimmy: we just passed regis and kelly. >> good, that's fantastic. >> jimmy: how are you doing? >> i'm having the best kwanzaa of my life. >> jimmy: are you really?

. >>> 25-year-old jamie bell, that gentleman there, the voice of tin tin in the new steven spielbergrole he dreamed about as a child he sat down with kevin mccarthy we will share that in a few minutes. >> i am steve chenevey. >> i am tony perkens in for alison seymour. straight up 8:00 a.m., gwen is here with details on rainy weather. >> definitely keep your umbrella handy we have a real soaker pushing in to our region. we are dealing with clouds not bad to a start to the day. 42 degrees national airport been that for the last couple hours, 41 dulles, 40 degrees bwi and here is a look at the cloud coverage across the area, that is going to continue to thicken into the course of the day wet weather will gradually move in even more we will have widespread rainfall and pockets of heavy to moderate rainfall as well be prepared as we head through on the backside cooler air along the blue ridge allegheny front, they can even see snow showers we are talking mainly a rain event here is a look at numbers, half inch to an inch and a half of rainfall is possible to southeast, less than half an

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whatever steven spielberg wants.spielberg wants me to play in war horse. it's on video. i have itted a home. lit never see the light of day. >> this is a story that every young person in britain grows up knowing. >> i was told it at about 8 or 9 by my parents. a lot of kids can relate. the books they write for children. i think everyone's had that childhood friend, a best friend, brother, sister. we can all imagine what that's like to have it taken away from you. with the backdrop of war. >> it's a gripping story. this was your first interview as well. congratulations. you did great. jeremy irvine, everybody. "war horse" opens on christmas day. >>> when we coeame ♪ party rockers in the house tonight ♪ >>>, so it's finally time. the fall concert series continues with one of our favorites. lmfao's party rock anthem has become basically our anthem. it's hard to duplicate the one, the only red foo. they're with us now the sing the latest single off of sorry for party rocking. first a check-in with you. we're missing an i

enjoying international stage success, it's now been made into a film by the acclaimed director, steven spielberg. the film doesn't open in patriot an until next month, but it had its world premiere in new york just last night. >> a big night for steven spielberg, the launch of his screen epic, "warhorse," the story of a farmer's son and his horse that plunged into the horror of world war i in france. it's a story that really resonated for one of hollywood's most celebrated directors. >> knowing people just see an animal like this, a magnificent, handsome animal, and they see that, and they see how we forget our animosity, our hatred, our issues with each other, and we turn our full attention on to helping a horse that needs, at the moment, a great deal of help from us, and they see the healing that takes place on stage and now in a movie, and before that, in a book. >> what's massively wonderful is that he's kept the integrity of what it is, really. it's epic, very beautiful, horrifying, i was very moved, not just me at all. i lost myself in it completely. the >> the success of the while product

steven spielberg's "the adventures of tintin" came in fifth.t a zoo" placed sixth with a dismal $7.8 million. and i understand that's not a film that you want to go see, right? >> it's just the name. i mean, if you're at home and you're like, want to go see "we bought a zoo"? it doesn't -- the name, i think. >> it has some good actors in it. >> there's no argument about that. scarlett johansson and matt damon, they've both had really big movies before. >> what about steven spielberg's movie, are you surprised? >> "tintin"? they're saying it's more of a european thing, a lot of people in our country don't know the backstory. >> it did really well overseas. >> that's why it was released there first. made sense. can be entertaining. >>> a quick update on the forecast. around the country, not a lot of issues today. we had a decent weekend in new england, and it's going to be another decent day today. temperatures are pretty mild for this time of morning. it's cool, it's brisk. you need the gloves and the hats if you're heading out today with the ki

steven spielberg behind it. >> and peter jackson. >> exactly.veloped the animation and his studio. we are going to see how this does and it's really going to be reintroducing this character to the american market again. >> it's going to be interesting to see if this is a movie that does gangbusters out of the gate or whether it takes a week or two to catch on. >> what are it has is everyone wants to take their kids to something while they are off. this was a great way to keep them occupied. a lot of action and really a lot of fun and high energy. it's just the perfect move to take the kids to. >> let's talk about war horse. it's a sad to watch for a while at least. i don't want to ruin it for folks. >> it is an adult movie for kids. it has an adult story line and about this guy and this horse and relationship. it was a popular show on broadway and in the london theaters. this is something they are trying to translate stot screen. we want to see how it does. it doesn't have a big star leading it. >> but you have a horse. >> everyone loves horses.

she talks with a very busy steven spielberg.coming in today. >> i'm looking forward to hearing from him. >>> all that, but first, josh with the news. >> good morning to all of you. we're going to begin with new numbers, just out this morning, showing president obama's approval rating now in the danger zone. a new abc news poll shows, for the first time, more people disapprove of the president than approve of him. it's a 31% drop from before his inauguration. however, the president's top gop challenger, newt gingrich, actually fairs worse. his approval rating is about the same as the president's. but only 35% of americans have a favorable opinion of him. and our poll shows, that since last month, gingrich has actually grown more unpopular among independents. >>> meantime, gingrich is looking for a new political director in iowa. he fired his old one for referring to mitt romney's religion as, and i quote, the cult of mormon, end quote. >>> speaking of quotes, how about this one? we're not here to win a popularity contest. that's

what about steven spielberg's film, are you surprised? >> which one, the tin?tures of tintin"? >> we were talking to people behind the scenes, it's more of a european tintin. a lot of people don't know the backstory and it's more of a european thing. >> it did really well overseas. >> that's why it was released there first. made sense. can be entertaining. >>> a quick update on the forecast, in case you're just joining us. around the country, not a lot of issues today. we had a decent weekend in new england, and it's going to be another decent day today. temperatures are pretty mild for this time of morning. it's cool, it's brisk. you need the gloves and the hats if you're heading out today with the kids, but temperatures in the 40s. you can't complain. we had some snow showers overnight, especially coming off the lakes. a little cold front came through. so, anywhere from central new york may have a little dusting of snow out there, but that's about it. today will be a nice day. it will be brisk and breezy early, but the winds will die off this afternoon. 40s f

. >>> en otra adaptaciÓn de un libro a la pantalla grande, steven spielberg nos trae la aventura de unu familia, y es parte de la propiedad con todo y empleados. >>> doble estreno para el productor steven spielberg porque esta semana estrena un filme Épico, en asociaciÓn la que con la productora kennedy. para saber mÁs, de estas y otras pelÍculas, busque cine en univision.com y yo los veo el prÓximo jueves ahora regreso contigo bÁrbara. >>> la realidad que muchas personas lamentablemente no tienen con quiÉn pasar la navidad es una buena opciÓn danny >>> no, sÍ excelente cine el fin de semana al cine. >>> gracias, gracias hasta el prÓximo jueves si nos permiten, vamos a una pausa y atrapan a un hombre que atacÓ a un dueÑo de una tienda con un martillo. y mÁs adelante este niÑo creciÓ sin crÁneo y su hule mmilde mado sabe quÉ hacer para salvarlo. retiran del mercado un calmante que usted podrÍa tener en casa, no vayan hay mÁs en "primer impacto ". ( ♪ mÚsica ♪ ) >>> y ya estÁ en manos de la justicia un sujeto que atacÓ a martillazos a un dueÑo cude una tienda, en spu poder tenÍa varis pa

. >>> en otra adaptaciÓn de un libro a la pantalla grande, steven spielberg nos trae la aventura de unodo y empleados. >>> doble estreno para el productor steven spielberg porque esta semana estrena un filme Épico, en asociaciÓn la que con la productora kennedy. para saber mÁs, de estas y otras pelÍculas, busque cine en univision.com y yo los veo el prÓximo jueves ahora regreso contigo bÁrbara. >>> la realidad que muchas personas lamentablemente no tienen con quiÉn pasar la navidad es una buena opciÓn danny >>> no, sÍ excelente cine el fin de semana al cine. >>> gracias, gracias hasta el prÓximo jueves si nos permiten, vamos a una pausa y atrapan a un hombre que atacÓ a un dueÑo de una tienda con un martillo. y mÁs adelante este niÑo creciÓ sin crÁneo y su hule mmilde mado sabe quÉ hacer para salvarlo. retiran del mercado un calmante que usted podrÍa tener en casa, no vayan hay mÁs en "primer impacto ". ( ♪ mÚsica ♪ ) >>> y ya estÁ en manos de la justicia un sujeto que atacÓ a martillazos a un dueÑo cude una tienda, en spu poder tenÍa varis paquetes de cigarrillos, la vÍctima estÁ en c

we don't know steven spielberg. >> he'll say who. >> oh, man. >>> 8:21 on this friday morning.o. >> i didn't think. >>> tony award winning best musical now playing at the kennedy center for your enjoyment. >> we will check in with our own annie yu who's giving us a behind-the-scenes look at "billy elliot." stay with us, fox 5 morning news will be right back. [ male announcer ]  for andy, tracking his spending with citibank is as easy as... making breakfast. omelet? sure. scrambled eggs. [ male announcer ] actually, it's easier. citi financial tools. easier banking. standard at citibank. [ beep ] hi. dave here. [ male announcer ] for dave, using citibank's online bill pay is as easy as setting up voicemail. hi, it's dave. [ male announcer ] actually, it's easier. hi, it's dave. i'm out of the office. [ male announcer ] online bill pay. easier banking. standard at citibank. >>> unfortunately police have confirmed now that the body found at the reservoir is that of missing wssc worker charles duckett. the maintenance worker from middle river had been assigned to the reservo

whatever steven spielberg wants.pielberg wants me to play in war horse. it's on video. i have itted a home. lit never see the light of day. >> this is a story that every young person in britain grows up knowing. >> i was told it at about 8 or 9 by my parents. a lot of kids can relate. the books they write for children. i think everyone's had that childhood friend, a best friend, brother, sister. we can all imagine what that's like to have it taken away from you. with the backdrop of war. >> it's a gripping story. this was your first interview as well. congratulations. you did great. jeremy irvine, everybody. "war horse" opens on christmas day. >>> wh ♪ party rockers in the house tonight ♪ >>>, so it's finally time. the fall concert series continues with one of our favorites. lmfao's party rock anthem has become basically our anthem. it's hard to duplicate the one, the only red foo. they're with us now the sing the latest single off of sorry for party rocking. first a check-in with you. we're missing an ingredient. sk

today, steven spielberg's "the adventures of tin tin" opens today. >> what's his name?n tin. >> i'm tin tin, by the way. >> this is a funny movie after all, an old fashioned binge crosby road picture. >> i'm not sure they went on an adventure like this. >> something happened on the unicorn. the key to everything. >> the globe hopping thrill ride stars billy elliot's jamie bell as tin tin, a young reporter who recovers a treasure lost at sea centuries ago. >> i was bulled over by the way it looks, which is insane. >> determined to beat him to that treasure is ivan ivanovich played by daniel craig. >> i will find it, with or without your help. >> the movie is based on a series of children's books well known to readers in europe. daniel is a big fan. >> i remember reading them and being so excited about the adventures. >> joining tin tin is the guy we know as gollum from the lord of the rings. >> saved from above! >> the adventures of tin tin is spielberg's first motion animation. >> i've been able to do things in the medium of animation which i could never do in live acti

i mean, to work with steven spielbe spielberg.the streets of london and, yeah, going from there and having no lines. >> so, how did it happen? how did you get the part? >> as i said, my best friend is a cameraman and we filmed a show reel which i was told is professional work. but, hey, it worked. whatever. you know, the second audition and two months later -- >> so, this role is remarkable. it came off of a stage show, which used puppets as horses. telling the story of really world war one and a young boy and his horse and how he enlists in the war to find his horse after his father sold the horse to the army. complex story that doesn't sound off the top of it, like, oh, that makes sense. >> it came from a kid's book which, you know, back home is incredibly popular. i was reading it when i was 8 or 9 and i think most kids have. royal families that write for kids and i think what he does so well is, you know, in his stories everything is very relatable. we can all relate to the idea of having a best childhood friend or brother and

if steven spielberg wants you, do you care how much you're getting paid? >> yeah.erfect. come on, every actor would kill for this role, you know. it's -- it's kind of -- i don't know, i mean, as soon as i wanted to be an actor, watching steven spielberg's movies, it kind of becomes your dream. >> it opens on christmas day. we'll all go and see it. it looks fantastic. in the movie, you look like you know what you're doing on top of a horse. before you did that, have you ever been on a horse? >> i've never been on a horse. >> how are you now? >> i'd like to think now i can go know my way around. i know how to go forward anyway. >> front end of the horse. >> yes. >> can i give you quick advice? we're up against the break. get rid of your old friends and get the new celebrity friends. hang out with them. they're so much more fun. >> i'll let them know. >> break up with all the old guys. >> this seems to be working for you. you're in a bunch of other movies coming up as well. three more roles. continued success. >> thank you very much. >> congratulations. >> thank you v

. >> best new movie honors go to "were forced," -- "warhorse," steven spielberg's sentimental movie, about 3.5 stars pg-13. this feels like the kind of movie they used to make. that is a weakened best bet. have a nice weekend everybody and happy new year. i am arch campbell, abc 7 entertainment. b>>> it is almost party time the confetti is ready in time square ahead of the big new year's eve bash. teen sensation justin bieber and lady gaga are set to perform and the waterford crystal ball is ready to drop. catch all of the action on dick clark's rocking new year's eve with ryan c. crest saturday night beginning at 10:00, right here on abc 7. >>> if you plan to spend the weekend in d.c., a lot of major options. alexandria will have a laser light show instead of the usual fireworks. if you want more ideas of what to do, go to wjla.com. we have a list of events tomorrow night. if he did not want to watch tv. but who does not? >> we will be watching the thermometer dropped. >>> a lot of people will be freezing in times square, in the past, not so bad tomorrow night. the low 40's around m

. >>> is it right or wrong -- steven spielberg confirmed he's doing a fourth jurassic park movie. was there a third? >>> amy winehouse's dad wants lady gaga to play his daughter on the big screen. >>> adele elbowed in on the year of taylor swift winning billboard 2011 artist of the year. on the downside, she says her next album won't be out for two or three years. >> she's having voice problems. >> she is. >>> 62-year-old "vogue" cover girl meryl streep is the oldest woman to be so honored. >>> and george takei, star trek, has release aid video brokering peace between trash talking star wars and star trek stars william shatner and carrie fisher, instead he suggests focusing all your attention on the twilight series which he calls really, really bad. they're finally listening to you. >>> this comes to us from kare 11 news in minnesota, minneapolis where one family has added a whacky twist to dressing up for holiday photos. the johnson family turn their annual christmas cards into grand productions. they dress up in outrageous outfits, even the family pet is enlisted for the yearly

. >>> is which right or wrong -- steven spielberg says he's doing a fourth jurassic movie. amy winehouse's dad wants lady gaga to play his daughter on the big screen. adele won artist of the year but her next album won't be out for two or three years. >> busy counting her money. >> 62-year-old "vogue" cover girl meryl streep is the oldest woman to be so honored. and star trek's sulu offered a video between trash talking star wars and star trek wars. instead, he suggests focusing on just the real sci-fi menace, twilight series, which he calls really, really bad. >>> this comes to us from kare 11 in minnesota, one family add aid whacky twist to dressing up for holiday photos. they turn their annual christmas cards into grand productions. a lot of pressure there. following mom's direction, they dress up in outrageous outfits. even the family pet is enlisted for the yearly holiday greetings sent to nearly 200 family and friends. with their over-the-top costumes they have created their own picture perfect holiday for nearly 20 years. >>> i'm lynn berry and this is "early today."

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steven spielberg's cartoon hero tribute "the adventures of tintin" already made $239 million overseas but expectations are much lower, should finish fifth with under $10 million. >>> finally, the unanimated, noncomputer generated option "we bought a zoo" won't crack the top five and won't even pass $9 million. what are you thinking? when you got that script, matt dam damon? >> maybe he thought we will just play with some animals. >> he doesn't have to get dressed up. he was confused. >>> this comes to us from ksl 5 news in salt lake city, utah, where an army of postal service elves go the extra mile to make sure holiday mail arrives in time, regardless of penmanship. holly spends hours figuring out where mail with unreadable addresses needs to be sent. >> that's where my letter from you is. she and her coworkers use a decoding system to decipher bad handwriting that keeps mail from making it to its destination. each day they save thousands of mysteries on holiday packages with hopes of getting them to the intended loved ones. doesn't sound like a fun job.er first stop of the day. >>>

steven spielberg's cartoon hero tribute "the adventures of tintin" already made $239 million overseas but expectations are much lower, should finish fifth with under $10 million. >>> finally, the unanimated, noncomputer generated option "we bought a zoo" won't crack the top five and won't even pass $9 million. maybe because they named it "we bought the zoo." come oshg we can do better than that. >> i always want to be a part of that meeting where they say, what should we name this movie? >> postcards on the wall, somebody says "we bought a zoo," that sounds like a good idea. no. >> focus groups. >>> this comes to us from ksl 5 news in salt lake city, utah, where an army of postal service elves go the extra mile to make sure holiday mail arrives in time, regardless of penmanship. holly spends hours figuring out where mail with unreadable addresses needs to be sent. she and her coworkers use a decoding system to decipher bad handwriting that keeps mail from making it to its destination. >> is her name really holly? >> too convenient. each day they save thousands of mysteries on holiday

. >>> is which right or wrong -- steven spielberg says he's doing a fourth jurassic park movie. >> to make the third one better. >> amy winehouse's dad wants lady gaga to play his daughter on the big screen. adele won artist of the year but on the down side adele says her next album won't be out for two or three years. amazing. >> 62-year-old "vogue" cover girl meryl streep is the oldest woman to be so honored. and george takai, "star trek's" sulu offered a video offering peace between star trek and star wars. i didn't even know there was a trash talk fest. instead he is suggesting focusing all your wrath on the twilight series, which calls really, really bad. >>> this comes to us from kare 11 news in minneapolis, minnesota, where one family added a wacky twist to dressing up for holiday photos. the johnson family turn their annual christmas cards into grand productions. following mom's directions, they dress up in outrageous outfits, even the family pet is enlisted for the yearly holiday greetings sent to nearly 200 families. with their over-the-top costumes they have created their o

steven spielberg's "tin tin" made $109 million overseas.t should finish fifth with $10 million. >>> the noncomputer generated option, "we bought a zoo." maybe you should not name the movie, we bought a zoo. i'm just saying. it's awkward. are you going the see any movie? >> i have never seen that. some families, it's a tradition. i have never done that. >> not so much? >> no. no tin tin for me. should i call your parents and warn them what they are getting themselves into? >> exactly. i don't know if i'm going by myself. i'm lynne berry. this is "first look" on msnbc. stay tuned, "way too early with willie geist" starts right now. ♪ >> where is he? where is he? >> he's a little late sometimes. >> what do you mean he's late sometimes. am i late? am i ever late to my show? >> um -- >> we give little willie a show. >> it's an adorable show, too. it's good for him. what? >> i give him everything. >> yes. >> everything. >> mm-h

steven spielberg's cartoon hero tribute "the adventures of tintin" already made $239 million overseas but expectations are much lower, should finish fifth with under $10 million. >>> finally, the unanimated, noncomputer generated option "we bought a zoo" won't crack the top five and won't even pass $9 million. maybe because they named it "we bought the zoo." come oshg we can do better than that. >> i always want to be a part of that meeting where they say, what should we name this movie? >> postcards on the wall, somebody says "we bought a zoo," that sounds like a good idea. no. >> focus groups. >>> this comes to us from ksl 5 news in salt lake city, utah, where an army of postal service elves go the extra mile to make sure holiday mail arrives in time, regardless of penmanship. holly spends hours figuring out where mail with unreadable addresses needs to be sent. she and her coworkers use a decoding system to decipher bad handwriting that keeps mail from making it to its destination. >> is her name really holly? >> too convenient. each day they save thousands of mysteries on holiday

. >> steven spielberg brings the movie war horse to theaters christmas day. director david lynn save known for his quirky filmmakerring but he is also into tran sent dent al med -- he is also into meditation. >>> charlie sheen's ex-wife is out on bail. police arrested brooke mueller in aspen over the weekend for assault and cocaine possession. mueller was in rehab earlier this year. she will be back in court later this month. sandra hughes, cbs news, hollywood. >>> good morning and thank you for watching 9news now. >>> it is here. 2 days until christmas. >> i only have one thing left to get. i'm mike hydeck. >> you said the 5th of december. >> i could still get it today and i could be done. >>> weatherwise, you will be able to get out and about. >> i had to change. so late in years past i had to change my stripes and i did it. >>> we have two school closures to tell you about. these schools are close this had morning because of power outages. howard? >> we have fog south and east. calvert, st. mary's county under a follow advisory. the fog is creeping up the

steven spielberg's new drama -- [ cheers ] about a young boy's horse being sold into the calvary duringeaters christmas day. very anxious. what's trending tomorrow? the worst product tie-in ever. [ laughter ] yeah. [ audience ohs ] yeah. in every happy meal. let's see what's trending in pop culture. trending now, "vampires." [ cheers ] whether you're a fan of "twilight" -- look at that. see, or "true blood," no denying vampires are more popular than they've ever been. what's trending tomorrow? mitt romney changes from the mormon look to the vampire look. [ applause ] there you go. and let's face it, he -- you know -- he was halfway there with the hair. let's see what's happening in politics. trending now, rod blagojevich. a jury has sentenced rod blagojevich to 14 years behind bars, making him the fourth illinois governor to go to prison. trending tomorrow, blagojevich becomes the bitch of governors two and three. there you are. two and three. [ cheers and applause ] let's see what's trending in the world of sports. trending now, "kobe bryant." the lakers star said to be a a bachelor on

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