'New Moon' takes record $72.7M box office bite
(Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:41:40 GMT)
AP - Vampires and werewolves have vanquished a dark knight. "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" took in $72.7 million in its first day to break the single day domestic box office record previously held by "The Dark Knight," which had a $67.2 million opening day last year.

"New Moon" rises to No. 1 at midnight box office
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:42:12 GMT)
Reuters - Vampire romance movie "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" raked in $26.3 million at North American box offices in midnight showings, breaking the record set by "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," studio officials said on Friday.

'New Moon' midnight showings earn record $26.3 mil
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:15 GMT)
AP - "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" has set a box-office record for midnight screenings.

Wesley Snipes appeals 3 tax convictions in Georgia
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:01:50 GMT)
AP - Wesley Snipes' attorneys asked a federal appeals court Friday to review an "unreasonable" three-year prison sentence for the film star, who was convicted a year ago on federal tax charges.

Dog story "Nubs" being developed for big screen
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:42:00 GMT)
Reuters - Warner Bros. is going to the dogs, signing on to acquire and develop "Nubs," a feel-good story of a pooch and a U.S. Marine based on a publishing sensation.

Idris Elba joins Marvel Studios' "Thor"
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:39:47 GMT)
Reuters - Idris Elba has joined the cast of "Thor," Marvel Studios' film centering on the Norse god of thunder.

Uma Thurman signs on for "Bel Ami"
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:29:25 GMT)
Reuters - Uma Thurman soon will be making time with Rob Pattinson.

Teen idol Zac Efron stars in Orson Welles tale
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:07:52 GMT)
Reuters - U.S. actor Zac Efron takes another step away from the world of high school musicals that made him famous with a part in "Me and Orson Welles," which also features British newcomer Christian McKay in the title role.

"Staten Island" not worth the trip
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:33:47 GMT)
Reuters - Staten Island is regarded as New York's bastard stepchild of a borough, and unfortunately, this film is unlikely to enhance its reputation. A Tarantino-influenced crime drama featuring a tripartite story line that is far too precious for its own good, "Staten Island" will do nonexistent business in theaters after it opens Friday (November 20), but should garner video and television exposure thanks to its reasonably well-known cast.

Actress Audrey Hepburn's wardrobe up for auction
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:42:08 GMT)
Reuters - Audrey Hepburn once declared her look was "attainable" and an upcoming auction of some of the fashionable film star's wardrobe will make that possible.

"New Moon" plays it by the book
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:31:50 GMT)
Reuters - The moon may be new, and the director may be different (Chris Weitz takes over the reins from Catherine Hardwicke), but otherwise, the second installment of the "Twilight" saga remains, for better or worse, exceptionally faithful to its 2008 beginnings.