'I Am Number Four' director shooting 'Preacher'
2011-02-23 09:54:49
Director D.J. Caruso, whose new movie "I Am Number Four" claimed the No. 3 spot at the holiday weekend box office, has closed a deal to shoot the comic-book adaptation "Preacher."
Dwayne McDuffie, comic and animation writer, dies
2011-02-23 09:53:35
Dwayne McDuffie, who wrote comic books for Marvel and DC and founded his own publishing company before crossing over to television and animation, has died. He was 49.
Oscar fashion goes bold. Thank Lady Gaga!
2011-02-23 07:55:31
Taking a tip from music stars Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj, Hollywood's A-list actresses are expected to turn up on Oscar's red carpet in many bold, futuristic designs, fashion experts predict.
German premiere of movie 'Just Go With It' in Berlin
2011-02-22 15:25:15
Cast member Jennifer Aniston poses on the red carpet as she arrives for the German premiere of the movie "Meine Erfundene Frau" (Just Go With It) in Berlin February 21, 2011.
Mexico state congress seeks ban of video game
2011-02-22 15:24:07
A shoot-em-up video game set in the border town of Ciudad Juarez has angered local officials who are busy fighting all-too-real violence.
Hollywood rarely crowns British monarchy at Oscars
2011-02-22 15:23:22
It may seem as though Academy Awards voters would be a bunch of fawning monarchists, considering how often the ceremony has been a love fest for all things English. But British kings and queens generally wind up losers at the Oscars.
Palaces, posh accents boost 'King's Speech' shot at Oscars
2011-02-22 15:23:01
Oscar looks set to bow before "The King's Speech" this coming Sunday, proving there's nothing quite like a British accent, some historic buildings, and, best of all, a few royals to get Hollywood all a twitter.
U.K. distributor releases 'Anuvahood' cellphone app
2011-02-22 15:21:38
U.K. indie distributor Revolver is pushing traditional boundaries for its rollout of "Anuvahood," a British urban comedy movie, by launching its own cellphone app across the three main platforms, iPhone, Android and Blackberry.
Blockbuster gets $290 million 'stalking horse bid'
2011-02-22 15:21:10
Movie rental chain Blockbuster Inc, which filed for bankruptcy last year, said it has started the process to sell itself and has entered into an agreement with "stalking horse" bidder Cobalt Video Holdco for $290 million.
'Spider-Man' musical asks famed director for help
2011-02-22 09:58:14
The trouble-plagued Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" has hired a veteran director to help with the show's sound and arrangements.
'Unknown' claims holiday box office crown
2011-02-22 09:58:01
Thriller "Unknown" found plenty of friends over the four-day, President's Day holiday weekend in the United States, as it claimed the top spot on box office charts during a slow period in movie theaters.
New version of Justin Bieber film to hit theaters
2011-02-22 09:57:11
In an unprecedented move, Paramount's Insurge Pictures will release an updated director's fan cut of "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" in a one-week exclusive run, beginning February 25.