'Green Hornet' poised to be first hit of 2011

2011-01-14 14:32:25

Fueled by younger males, Sony Pictures' 3D superhero pic "The Green Hornet" should sport a potent sting this weekend.

Colin Firth downplays actors' importance to society

2011-01-14 14:32:10

On the day he received the 2,429th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, amid award hoopla and critical acclaim for his starring role in "The King's Speech," Colin Firth was bemused and not taking it all too personally.

'Spider-Man' musical delayed again

2011-01-14 14:31:46

Broadway's costly "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" has been delayed again to March 15 to "fine-tune" the high-tech production and work on a new ending even as it proves a hit at box offices in previews.

Film premiere of wartime drama film 'Shaolin' in Beijing

2011-01-14 11:35:25

The wartime drama film "Shaolin" starring Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse, Fan Bingbing and Jackie Chan, premiered on Thursday, January 13, 2011 in Beijing.

Harrison Ford and Rachel McAdams at a presentation of movie 'Morning Glory'

2011-01-14 11:05:53

Cast members Harrison Ford and Rachel McAdams pose during a presentation of their movie "Morning Glory" in Madrid January 13, 2011.

'Spider-Man' musical gains box office traction

2011-01-14 09:47:26

Broadway's most expensive and much maligned show "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" became its best-selling production last week, beating out audience favorite "Wicked" -- by $58 dollars.

Studios vie for distribution of next James Bond film

2011-01-14 09:43:12

Now that MGM has announced a start date for the next James Bond film and set its release for November 2012, the remaining question is which studio will distribute the latest installment of the most venerated, if not most lucrative, of franchises?

The psychology of the Golden Globes dress

2011-01-14 09:42:51

If an average woman can spend hours ruminating over an outfit, imagine what a star goes through choosing a look for a red carpet like the one at the Golden Globes.

Jiang Wen plays Cao Cao in new film

2011-01-13 16:23:42

Actor Jiang Wen as Cao Cao in the film "The Lost Bladesman".

Premiere of film 'Burning Palms' at Arclight theatre in Hollywood

2011-01-13 15:56:59

Cast member Zoe Saldana poses at the premiere of the film "Burning Palms" at the Arclight theatre in Hollywood, California, January 12, 2011.

International movie marketplace gets all 'Tangled'

2011-01-13 13:39:40

"Tangled" ascended to the top of the international box office race in its seventh weekend of release, jumping from sixth place in 21 territories to the top spot in 28 territories and earning $24.8 million as it crosses the $350 million mark in worldwide revenue.

5 most accomplished Ron Howard films

2011-01-13 13:39:29

Ron Howard has carved out an eclectic career behind the camera over the past 30-plus years, from political dramas and historical thrillers to romances and fantasies and everything in between. Many of his films are good — and some of them are even great.