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'New Moon' wolfs down $140.7M in opening weekend
The vampire romance "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" sucked up $140.7 million in its first three days and pulled in a total of $258.8 million worldwide, according to studio estimates Sunday.
John Travolta, family attend opening of new movie
John Travolta and his family have helped raise money for charities in their home state of Florida with a screening of his new comedy
'New Moon' takes record $72.7M box office bite
Vampires and werewolves have vanquished a dark knight. "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" took in $72.7 million in its first day to break the single day domestic box office record previously held by "The Dark Knight," which had a $67.2 million opening day last year.
Wesley Snipes appeals 3 tax convictions in Georgia
Wesley Snipes' attorneys asked a federal appeals court Friday to review an "unreasonable" three-year prison sentence for the film star, who was convicted a year ago on federal tax charges.
Banned director brings romance film to Hong Kong
A prominent mainland Chinese director banned by Beijing from making movies brought his new gay romance film to Hong Kong on Friday for what is likely the last of a handful of screenings on his home soil.
'2012' a home run with patriotic fans in China
When the apocalypse comes, China will save the world.
Bullock in New Orleans for 'Blind Side' showing
Wearing a floor-length pastel striped evening gown, Sandra Bullock walked the red carpet in New Orleans Thursday for a special premiere of her latest film, "The Blind Side."
James Caan files for divorce in LA
James Caan is seeking a divorce from his wife of 14 years.
Director Pedro Almodovar is haunted by one taboo
Sex. Drugs. Prostitution. Pedophilia. Rape. Pedro Almodovar has been able to translate some of the most delicate subjects to the big screen with grace and humor.
Polanski's lawyer says director's family suffering
The wife and two children of Roman Polanski are bearing the brunt of the director's imprisonment in Switzerland as he awaits a decision on his extradition, his lawyer said in an interview to be published Friday.
Tom Cruise in Austria's Salzburg for film shoot
Tom Cruise has arrived in the Austrian city of Salzburg to shoot scenes for the new action comedy "Knight & Day."
Jason Reitman documents promotion of his new film
The publicity for a Hollywood movie is a machine to behold, especially from the inside.
Review: Bella mopes through pretentious `New Moon'
Where would Hollywood be without that old standby, the vampire-werewolf-schoolgirl love triangle?
15 documentary features make Oscar's short list
Of the 89 documentary films eligible for Oscar consideration this year, 15 were selected for a short list of potential nominees. And Michael Moore's "Capitalism: A Love Story" wasn't one of them.
Pattinson, Stewart and Lautner talk `Twilight'
The "Twilight" series may have changed the lives of fans worldwide, but perhaps no one has been more affected by its success than the three stars of the film: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner.
Nicolas Cage visits Kenyan jail to talk to pirates
Film star Nicolas Cage has visited a Kenyan prison holding suspected Somali pirates awaiting trial to highlight the problem of piracy in the Indian Ocean.
'Twilight' stars attend charity screening in Tenn.
Actress Kristen Stewart wanted to make the right fashion statement when attending a screening of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" in Knoxville.
Johnny Depp wins his 2nd 'Sexiest Man Alive' title
Get lost, Hugh Jackman. This year's "Sexiest Man Alive" is once again Johnny Depp.
Cage uncuffs inner bad cop for `Bad Lieutenant'
Nicolas Cage figures he owes no apologies when critics gripe about all the Hollywood action flicks he's done.
Zhang considers war drama, romance as next project
Looking for a new project after finishing a comedy, Zhang Yimou is considering adaptations of novels set against China's Cultural Revolution and the Japanese invasion in World War II, his assistant said Wednesday.
Dugard spokeswoman blasts plans for film on case
A spokeswoman for Jaycee Dugard says only Dugard and her family should decide when and if a film is made based on the 18 years she spent with the man charged with kidnapping her.
Nicolas Cage sued by former money manager
Nicolas Cage is being sued by his former business manager, who claims lavish spending, not his advice, is to blame for the actor's financial problems.
Swiss ruling on Polanski bail likely in 2-3 wks
Switzerland's highest criminal court is expected to decide in two or three weeks whether to release film director Roman Polanski on bail pending a decision on his extradition to the United States, a court official said Tuesday.
Review: `Broken Embraces' is Almodovar's lastest
In the most indelible scene of "Broken Embraces" ("Los abrazos rotos"), Pedro Almodovar's latest vivid melodrama, Penelope Cruz plays dress-up.