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Movie premiere raises money for school

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:34:45 GMT

Since Hurricane Katrina, Sandra Bullock has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Warren Easton High School which took on 10 feet of water when the levee protection system broke during the 2005 storm.

Review: "The Twilight Saga: New Moon"

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:13:40 GMT

Where would Hollywood be without that old standby, the vampire-werewolf-schoolgirl love triangle?

Cage uncuffs inner bad cop for new film

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:19:40 GMT

Nicolas Cage figures he owes no apologies when critics gripe about all the Hollywood action flicks he's done.

Some say movie poster is racist

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:18:51 GMT

An advertising decision by Universal Pictures for its movie "Couples Retreat" has some in the UK crying racism.

Fans cheer stars of 'New Moon' in LA

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:33:44 GMT

Exactly 12 months ago, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson were surprised to be greeted by throngs of eager fans of the novel "Twilight" at the premiere of the big-screen adaptation.

Cox ready to shriek again in 'Scream 4'

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:59:30 GMT

The 45-year-old "Cougar Town" and "Friends" star says she's excited about returning to the horror genre in "Scream 4," the upcoming slasher sequel being written by Kevin Williamson, who wrote the first two films in the popular horror trilogy.

Heartthrob history for 'Twilight' hunks

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:38:18 GMT

Girls have been falling in love with movie stars since the dawn of cinema. When teenagers became Tinseltown's prime marketing target, Hollywood delivered handsome heartthrobs any girl could love.

Eastwood honored by French president

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:55:25 GMT

French President Nicolas Sarkozy made American actor and director Clinton Eastwood a commander in the prestigious French Legion of Honor on Friday.

Shalhoub to return for 'Feed the Fish'

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:09:48 GMT

Emmy winner and Green Bay native Tony Shalhoub will return to the area next weekend for free screenings of the film “Feed the Fish.” Click the headline to read the full story.

'This Is It' tops $200M worldwide

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:08:44 GMT

Sony Pictures says "Michael Jackson's This Is It" has passed the $200 million mark at the box office worldwide.

Hollywood does the apocalypse

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:37:34 GMT

Filmmakers are tapping into worries about humanity's future with apocalyptic sagas such as "2012," ''The Road" and "The Book of Eli," along with documentaries about environmental or economic doom.

Liu film highlights child trafficking

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:53:09 GMT

Actress Lucy Liu, who has produced a film about children sold into the sex trade in Cambodia, says the fight against human trafficking will be long.

Porn star and pastor debate at UWO

Lindsay Veremis — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:14:38 GMT

An adult film star and a Southern California pastor took on the topic of pornography Wednesday night, offering opposing views to a sellout crowd at UW-Oshkosh. Click on the headline for Lindsay Veremis' full report.

Record animated submissions for Oscars

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:29:18 GMT

A record 20 films have been submitted for best animated feature at the Academy Awards.

Donnie Yen explores role as villian

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:33:58 GMT

Action star Donnie Yen says he signed on to play an ancient Chinese secret service agent in his new film — even though it was another kung fu epic — because he wanted to tackle the role of a villain who discovers his humanity.

Buying a Sony TV? Get 'Cloudy' early

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:29:35 GMT

In a bid to sell living room electronics and spur buzz for "Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs," Sony Corp. is offering the movie for free to U.S. buyers of its Internet-connected TVs and Blu-ray players starting Monday.

50 years since 'In Cold Blood' deaths

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:15:33 GMT

It's one of America's most haunting crime stories: four members of a Kansas family brutally murdered on Nov. 15, 1959, at their rural farmhouse.

DVD price war: Wal-Mart, Amazon, Target

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:24:12 GMT

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is upping the ante heading into the holiday season, trimming the online preorder prices of some upcoming DVDs following last month's price cut on books.

Islamic icon omitted from '2012'

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:19:02 GMT

The upcoming disaster movie "2012" lays waste to many political, cultural and religious buildings and landmarks. But one Islamic icon was too sensitive to touch: the Kaaba.

Mo'Nique gets serious in 'Precious'

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:14:54 GMT

Mo'Nique likes to laugh. A lot. So the comedian knew she would be taking on a tough mental challenge when she decided to play the role of Mary Jones — the vicious, abusive mother in the critically acclaimed film "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire.

Reviews: 'The Box', 'Precious' & others

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:54:31 GMT

Cameron Diaz and James Marsden have a moral dilemma: Press a button on a mysterious container and they'll get $1 million, but someone they don't know will die. What button, on whose box, did writer-director Richard Kelly push to get the money to make this awful, preposterous thriller?

Hanks-produced 4-D film opens at museum

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:26:13 GMT

Actor Tom Hanks says viewers are in for a realistic "wartime experience" when the new film he produced, "Beyond All Boundaries," opens at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans on Friday.

Best Buy embraces digital delivery

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:43:15 GMT

Best Buy Co. is trying to nudge consumers away from its stores' DVD aisles by making it easier for them to rent and buy movies over high-speed Internet connections.

Stormtrooper battle returns to courts

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:47:17 GMT

The George Lucas empire struck back Tuesday against a British prop designer who sold replicas of the iconic Stormtrooper uniforms from the "Star Wars" movies.

New film captures Scrooge's character

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:05:17 GMT

Jim Carrey and Robert Zemeckis' new take on "A Christmas Carol" brings to life the fantasy about miser Ebenezer Scrooge's holiday redemption in a way old Hollywood never could have dreamed.

'Precious' makes a 'surreal' premiere

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:56:55 GMT

The cast and crew of "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" continued their unexpected journey from a scrappy little screening 10 months ago at the Sundance Film Festival to a star-studded gala at the legendary Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Carrey, Scrooge ring in holiday spirit

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:48:49 GMT

Hollywood loves money. So does Ebenezer Scrooge. So what better way to launch the holiday season than putting the old money-grubber at the head of the line to separate movie-goers from their cash?

Polanski lawyer submits new bail offer

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:38:36 GMT

A French lawyer for Roman Polanski says he has submitted a new bail offer to a Swiss court to try to free the filmmaker from jail.

'Paranormal Activity': Are we duped?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:43:55 GMT

The movie "Paranormal Activity" is killing at the box office, but some are wondering if those that demanded the movie really took part in a grassroots effort or were just duped by a smart marketing campaign.

Could "This is It" win an Oscar?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:47:00 GMT

"Michael Jackson's This Is It" comes too late in the year to be considered for a documentary Oscar, but the film about the late King of Pop's preparations for a series of comeback concerts could qualify for other Hollywood honors, including the Academy Award for best picture.