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JETS-GIANTS: WARM-UP RIVALS
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Aug.18-19 Sat. 12noon-9pm • Sun. 10am-8pm
Featuring Hollywood Star Michael Copon
Trade Exhibitors from the Philippines and U.S. Cultural & Food Festival
WEEKEND NEW YORK
MEADOWLANDS
EXPO CENTER
SECAUCUS NEW JERSEY
(201) 330-7773
$3 Off Tickets: $25 at the door
w/this ad at the door
www.philippinefiesta.com
August 17-19, 2012
TOO BIG
LIONSGATE
TO
FAIL
Put enough big stars in one film, and you’re guaranteed a box office win That’s been the guiding principle behind some of Hollywood’s biggest films — we’re looking at you, ‘Avengers’ With ‘The Expendables 2’ opening this weekend, we consider whether the formula will work again {page 06}
the word
films
arts
Silversun not letting Romney pick them up
Get involved in some ‘ParaNorman’ activity
Cheerleading musical deserves three cheers
The Republican candidate may like the band, but the band doesn’t like him {page 10}
Even if you don’t have kids to bring, this family film is a lot of creepy fun {page 07}
‘Bring It On: The Musical’ is not too much like the film That’s a good thing {page 11}