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Santa Claus Stopped by the Magic 104 Studio Today!

Today on The Magic Morning Show, Gino had a VERY VERY Special Guest join him on the air…he’s a man of many names; Kris Kringle and Old St. Nick just to name a couple…Santa Claus was in studio! Santa took some time out of his very busy day today and had a special message for the children of The Mount Washington Valley and North Country. He answered questions that were emailed in from our young listeners and even had his own list of shout outs to do on the air. It was a magical moment!

Click the link below to listen to Gino’s interview with the one and only… Santa Claus.

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Box Office Recap – 12/23/2019

‘STAR WARS’ LAUNCHES WITH $179M AS ‘CATS’ SCRATCHES OUT $6.5M – (12/23/2019)

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker snagged lukewarm reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes), but managed to crush the box office with $179 million. J.J. Abrams’ $90 million first night out represented the sixth-highest opening of all time. 

The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi both snagged more favorable reviews, and snagged $248 million and $220 million in their opening weekends, respectively. The Rise of Skywalker stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, and Oscar Isaac, as well as Richard E. Grant, Kelly Marie Tran, Domhnall Gleeson, and Lupita Nyong’o, with appearances from Billy Dee Williams, Mark Hamill, and the late Carrie Fisher (via CGI). 

Cats, meanwhile, earned terrible reviews (19% on Rotten Tomatoes!) and snagged a mere $6.5 million to match. Cats was expected to earn $15 million to $17 million. Tom Hooper directed the star-studded cast, including Idris Elba, Taylor Swift, Judi Dench, Ian McKellan and Jason Derulo.

Bombshell, starring Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, and Margot Robbie, starring opened with $5 million, landing it at number 6. 

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The Weekend’s Top 10 Movies

  1. Rise of Skywalker: $179M
  2. Jumanji: Next Level: $26 M
  3. Frozen 2 $12.3 M
  4. Cats $6.5 M
  5. Knives Out $6.1 M
  6. Bombshell $5.1 M
  7. Richard Jewell $2.56M
  8. Queen & Slim $1.85M
  9. Black Christmas $1.8 M
  10. Ford V. Ferrari $1.8 M

 

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Together With Veterans Update

Last October Magic 104 spoke with former Army Captain Ray Gilmore, who was involved with a project called, “Together With Veterans.” The plan was to address Veteran Suicide by building social support networks within New Hampshire communities. If successful, methods developed in this program will be used in preventing suicide with other demographics. Gilmore says that there’s progress since our October meeting.  Together With Veterans is planning on assessing the Berlin, Gorham area on January 10th before they begin to offer training for local residents in February. The plan is to start in more populated communities and then build connections into the more rural areas surrounding them. He also says the project has added retired Navy Commander Steven Wyrsch to their lineup. Ray says, “His experience as both a veteran and healthcare executive will be crucial in helping to establish some standard practices across the north country to tighten up the safety net in the community.”

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Box Office Recap – 12/16/2019

‘JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL’ RAKES IN $52 MILLION – (12/16/2019)

Jumanji: The Next Level scored $52.4 million in box office receipts for the opening weekend. Worldwide, it reached $196 million. 

“There is a lot to like with Next Level, starting with the returning cast. The Rock, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan are all adored by family-friendly moviegoing audiences. And, for the most part, fans are liking the change of pace with the ‘something’s wrong with the game’ storyline. Even Ozzy Osbourne’s song featured in the trailer is getting some call-outs. All in all, the discussion leans heavily positive for a sequel that had such an entertaining predecessor – not to mention all the super-social cast returning and some new faces like Awkwafina added, too,” says social media monitor RelishMix.

Frozen 2 landed in the second slot with $19.2 million, and Knives Out grabbed $9.1 million, scoring third place. 

Meanwhile, the Clint Eastwood-helmed Richard Jewell and the horror film Black Christmas snagged $4.9 million and $4.5 million respectively, below the expected $10 million apiece, for the fourth and fifth slot. 

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Hooray for Hollywood: Here are this past weekend’s box office results.

  1. Jumanji: The Next Level— $52.4 million
  2. Frozen 2— $19.2 million
  3. Knives Out—$9.1 million
  4. Richard Jewell—$4.9 million
  5. Black Christmas—$4.5 million
  6. Ford v Ferrari—$4.1 million
  7. Queen & Slim—$3.6 million
  8. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood—$3.4 million
  9. Dark Waters— $2 million
  10. 21 Bridges— $1.2 million
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Magic 104’s Secret Santa: Merry Textmas Giveaway! (12/16-12/20)

Starting Monday, December 16th tune in to Gino and The Magic Morning Show all week long for 5 STRAIGHT DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS!

Once again Magic 104 has teamed up with some great local businesses and attractions here in the valley to bring you one of our BEST HOLIDAY GIVEAWAYS YET!

Each morning at 7:10am – Gino will read 5 Clues about one of our many Magic 104 Artists – then you will have 1 hour to take those clues and figure out which Magic 104 Artist the “Secret Santa” is!  Once you think you know TEXT YOUR GUESS to 603-356-9145 before 8:10am and be entered for a chance at the PRIZE THAT DAY! All correct answers will be put in a random drawing and Gino will select a winner at 8:15am via the radio!

Also, don’t forget to Follow Magic 104 on Facebook because a full list of all 5 Clues will be posted up there each morning as well!

Take a look at the PRIZE LIST BELOW to know what you’re playing for each day and GOOD LUCK!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

PRIZE LIST:

 

Monday (12/16) – A Family 4 Pack of Lift Tickets to SHAWNEE PEAK ($300+ Value)

Tuesday (12/17) – A Family 4 Pack of Learn To Ski Packages (Includes an All Day Trail Pass, Free Rental, and a 1 Hour Beginner Group Lesson) to Jackson Ski Touring Foundation ($180+ Value)

Wednesday (12/18) – A Family 4 Pack of SnowCoach Tour Passes courtesy of Great Glen Trails and the Mount Washington Auto Road ($220 Value)

Thursday (12/19) – A Flare 6 Bluetooth BumpBoxx courtesy of the Premier Home Store ($300 Value)

Friday (12/20) – A Polaris Ranger Gear Vault – Water Resistant Lockable Box courtesy of Town & Country Polaris ($700 Value)

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Local Author Will Donate Sales of Children’s Book to the Salvation Army in Berlin, NH

Local Author Mark Roberts stopped by The Magic Morning Show today to talk with Gino about his children’s book; Doug The Waterbug’s First Christmas. Mark grew up in Milan, NH and wanted to help out the local food pantries that work over with the Berlin, NH Salvation Army. Mark will be giving 100% of the proceeds earned from his book to the Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army has been part of Berlin for 133 years. They serve individuals and families from Berlin and the surrounding communities. The soup kitchen is now up and running after a 3 year hiatus. During that hiatus, they were able to replace and upgrade their appliances. Since reopening, they have already served over 215 meals and are looking to serve many more. They also have summer programs as well as Christmas Assistance and an Angel Tree program. Last year they served over 100 children, gave out 93 food baskets, and over $10,000 worth of toys, so every dollar counts. Click below to listen to the interview and please click the link to purchase Mark’s book. 

 

To purchase Doug The Waterbug’s First Christmas click HERE!

To learn more about The Berlin Salvation Army go to SALVATIONARMY.ORG/BERLIN

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First Annual Fryeburg PD ‘Stuff-a-Cruiser’

Yesterday was the Fryeburg Police Department’s first annual ‘Stuff-a-Cruiser’ event. Officers teamed up with Molly Ockett Middle School’s PTA as well as local businesses and community volunteers to collect donated toys and clothes. Donated items will be given to less fortunate families this holiday season. Fryeburg’s Police Chief Joshua Potvin says it was an honor to take part in such a special community project. He says, “During the first event hosted by Fair Grounds Coffee, our cruiser was literally stuffed with hundreds of toys, clothes, and other holiday supplies along with cash donations.” The Fryeburg Police Department plans on hosting another ‘Stuff-a-Cruiser’ event this coming Sunday from 3pm – 5pm at Bradley Park.