X2, Kings & More

"X2: X-Men United" opened with a projected $85.85 million debut . This would make it the fourth highest opening ever and almost a sure thing to spawn an "X-Men 3."
With the popularity of some of the individual characters, such as Wolverine and Nightcrawler, it might be interesting to see them spring off into their own films separate from the other "X-Men." What do you think about that idea?

• George Wyle, who wrote the theme song to "Gilligan's Island" has died at the age of 87. I was going to say that even if that was the only song that he ever wrote that attained any level of popularity, he had accomplished more than most. The I discovered that he also wrote the Christmas classic "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and more than 400 other songs. Although most people probably don't know his name, I'll be they can sing the theme to "Gilligan's Island"! Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Wyle's family and friends.


• "Alias" star Jennifer Garner will replace Gwyneth Paltrow in "Happy Endings," which is set to shoot this summer in Los Angeles. Lisa Kudrow will co-star in the comedy.It's really amazing how popular Jennifer Garner has gotten. Seems she's everywhere these days. Not that I'm complaining! ; )


• Two new Stephen King stories have been discovered. "The 43rd Dream" and "Code Name: Mousetrap," are believed to be among the earliest published works of best seller Stephen King. Believe it or not, they appeared in his high school newspaper... copies have been selling on e-Bay for several hundred dollars.


• James Brown celebrated his 70th birthday Saturday! Ya gotta love it. "The Godfather of Soul" is still touring, has recently lost weight and... uh, he feels good! Ugh!