'Harry Potter' magic with record $92.1 million

2011-07-17 10:22:33

Final "Harry Potter" sold $92.1m worth tickets in the US and Canada on its first day in theaters.

Photocall of film '30 Minutes or Less' in Cancun

2011-07-15 13:46:04

Cast members Nick Swardson, Jesse Eisenberg and Aziz Ansari pose with models during a photocall to promote their film "30 Minutes or Less" in Cancun July 13, 2011.

5 favorite 'Harry Potter' grown-ups

2011-07-15 13:35:30

The eight-film series has featured a who's-who of outstanding British actors playing the adults in this magical world.

'Harry Potter' whips up early magic at box offices

2011-07-15 13:24:39

Even before its U.S. debut, the new "Harry Potter" movie is conjuring a lot of magic at box offices, taking in $43.6 million overseas on its opening day and sending advance U.S. ticket sales to record levels.

'Potter' fans hope to keep magic alive after movie

2011-07-15 10:23:55

Avid fans of the books and movies about the British boy wizard are determined that even after "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" has come and gone from movie theaters, their hero of Hogwarts will live on forever.

Epic films a record of revival

2011-07-14 15:23:11

The Communist Party of China (CPC) has been prominent in Chinese cinema, both onscreen and offscreen, almost since the very beginning.

Rupert Grint missing Harry Potter home

2011-07-14 15:19:26

Rupert Grint misses being on the set of 'Harry Potter' because it had become his second home.

Daniel Craig at 'The Adventures of Tintin' photocall

2011-07-14 15:17:06

British actor Daniel Craig poses during a photocall to promote his film "The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn" in Cancun July 13, 2011.

Stars mull options if 'Potter' hadn't come calling

2011-07-14 12:01:23

In some fantasy world, Daniel Radcliffe might be a low-level go-fer on movie sets. Emma Watson might be a nobody auditioning for stage plays. Tom Felton might be noodling around as a musician. And Rupert Grint might be selling ice cream on the street.

Review: 'Snow Flower' loses life in modern shift

2011-07-14 11:29:53

There really should be a disclaimer somewhere, even in small print, explaining Hollywood's ill-advised tinkering on Lisa See's novel "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan."

'Harry Potter' seeks box office magic one last time

2011-07-14 09:48:29

British boy wizard Harry Potter makes his final return to theaters this week and may bring enough box office magic to score the biggest opening weekend ever for the hugely successful series.

'The Piano in a Factory' premieres in Beijing

2011-07-13 18:49:46

"The Piano in a Factory", winner of Best Picture at the Shanghai International Film Festival, will be playing in theaters on July 15.