Jason Momoa at presentation of 'Conan the Barbarian'

2011-07-19 13:39:05

U.S. actor Jason Momoa poses for photographers during the presentation of the movie "Conan the Barbarian" in Madrid July 18, 2011.

'Harry Potter' faces steep drop after record start

2011-07-19 11:38:18

Harry Potter finished his Hogwarts school days with box-office highs around the world. The question is whether the young wizard can continue to work his charms on audiences now that so many fans already have seen his big-screen finale.

Two old friends, two views of China

2011-07-19 11:29:39

The two old friends - Liu Xiaodong, 48, and Wang Xiaoshuai, 45 - had an open dialogue at Minsheng Museum of Art in Shanghai recently, sharing their stories and ideas about youth, art and homecoming.

Harry Potter plagiarism case dismissed in UK

2011-07-19 11:18:00

A lawsuit which accused J.K. Rowling of copying the work of another children's author has been dropped in Britain after the claimant failed to come up with the cash ordered by a judge as security.

Russia lures Hollywood, raising bar for local film

2011-07-19 11:17:13

Russia may not become the next Hollywood, but Tinseltown is definitely coming to Russia, where audience numbers are growing fast and U.S. blockbusters are gaining greater popularity over domestic films.

'Harry Potter' debut box office inches higher

2011-07-19 11:05:50

The record-breaking debut of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" got a little more magical on Monday when the Warner Bros. studio raised its final, worldwide opening box office tally to $481.5 million.

NY premiere of 'Friends With Benefits'

2011-07-19 11:04:57

Cast members arrive at the premiere for "Friends With Benefits" in New York July 18, 2011.

Ryan Gosling remembers trying to impress 1st crush

2011-07-18 13:28:12

In his new romantic comedy "Crazy, Stupid, Love.," Ryan Gosling plays Jacob, the ultimate ladies' man, who can get women into bed faster than it takes him to flash that winning smile and sparkling baby blue eyes.

'Potter' takes down Batman with $168.6M weekend

2011-07-18 13:24:05

The boy wizard has vanquished the dark knight and a band of pirates with a record-setting magic act at both the domestic and international box office.

The opening of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2'

2011-07-18 10:31:07

Harry Potter fans wait for the newly released movie "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" on its opening night in the U.S.

Final Harry Potter movie breaks record

2011-07-18 09:06:21

The eighth and final Harry Potter movie raised $92.1 million in ticket sales in the United States and Canada on its first day in theaters to set a single-day box-office record, according to studio estimates.

Final 'Harry Potter' wields big wand at box office

2011-07-17 10:37:25

Harry Potter's final film has bolted to a big start at worldwide box offices, breaking the record for midnight screenings in the US and Canada with $43.5m.