New Zealand says only 50-50 chance of keeping 'Hobbit'

2010-10-27 11:13:07

New Zealand's government said on Tuesday it had only a 50-50 chance of keeping production of the "Hobbit," adding it could not meet the financial offers on the table from other countries for Warner Bros to relocate the project.

Summary Box: DreamWorks Animation 3Q up on `Shrek'

2010-10-27 07:21:02

DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. said Tuesday that its third-quarter earnings doubled to $39.8 million, or 47 cents per share.

New Zealand tries to keep 'The Hobbit'

2010-10-26 11:42:48

The prime minister sought to keep filming of "The Hobbit" movies in New Zealand by holding a crisis meeting with studio executives Tuesday, but said the country would not be drawn into a bidding war.

Directors blame filmmaking crisis on Internet

2010-10-26 10:21:32

Filmmaking is currently in a state of crisis that has left directors struggling to find their footing, with many struggling even to survive.

'Paranormal 2' finds $40.7M in box-office activity

2010-10-26 10:20:03

'Paranormal Activity 2' gave fans a big jump on Halloween with a $40.7 million opening weekend.

Jean-Luc Godard to skip honorary Oscar ceremony

2010-10-26 07:39:14

Jean-Luc Godard will skip a gala Hollywood dinner next month where he will be awarded an honorary Oscar.

New Zealand's Hobbit crisis spurs national rallies

2010-10-26 07:36:16

Thousands of New Zealanders took to the country's streets on Monday to protest against possible plans to move production of Peter Jackson's "Hobbit" movies overseas.

Directors blame filmmaking crisis on Internet

2010-10-26 07:31:37

Filmmaking is currently in a state of crisis that has left directors struggling to find their footing, with many struggling even to survive.

New Zealand's Hobbit crisis spurs national rallies

2010-10-25 16:05:18

Thousands of New Zealanders took to the country's streets on Monday to protest against possible plans to move production of Peter Jackson's "Hobbit" movies overseas.

Scenes of Nicole Kidman's new movie 'Rabbit Hole'

2010-10-25 16:02:36

Kidman plays Becca, a woman happily married to Howie Corbett, played by Aaron Eckhart, until the sudden loss of their child.

Clint Eastwood 'not a fan' of President Obama

2010-10-25 09:56:31

The former mayor of Carmel is "not a fan" of the current president.

'Paranormal 2' rules North American box office

2010-10-25 09:56:18

Moviegoers around the world got into the Halloween spirit early during the weekend, snapping up an estimated $63.5 million worth of tickets for the haunted-house sequel "Paranormal Activity 2," distributor Paramount Pictures said on Sunday.