Red carpets have been sea of unrecognizable athletes and reality TV stars
Super parties have been super bust so far
Imax chief bullish despite recession – AP
The CEO of megascreen producer Imax Corp. said he was confident the movie business would remain “fairly recession-proof” and that his company would benefit this year from the release of the new “Star Trek” film and the latest “Harry Potter” epic.
Boyle, Nolan, Fincher vie for DGA’s top honors – AP
The filmmakers behind a superhero saga, a street-orphan tale, two dramas about fallen politicians and the life story of a man aging backward are in the running for top honors from the Directors Guild of America.
Tom Cruise in Brazil to promote movie – AP
Tom Cruise has arrived in Brazil to promote his latest movie, “Valkyrie.”
Audiences heart ‘Paul Blart’ – AP
Much like its goofy titular character, “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” has defied expectations. The slapstick comedy, which cost a mere $26 million to produce, is speeding toward the $100 million mark following back-to-back weekends atop the box office.
Prosecutor: Polanski defense motion is `frivolous’ – AP
A prosecutor on Friday urged an appellate court to reject a motion by fugitive director Roman Polanski’s lawyer to disqualify the entire Los Angeles Superior Court bench from the rape case.
A fender bender sends a single mother and a much younger man on a collision course toward love in this comic drama. Set in Belgium’s blue collar neighborhood of Moscow, the film’s heroine, Matty, has nothing but harsh words for Johnny when the trucker inflicts a dent in her car. But soon she sees a whole different side of him. Can their relationship survive a secret about his past?
Brother of slain U.S. nun sees fresh hope in film – Reuters
A documentary movie about the killing of U.S. Roman Catholic nun Dorothy Stang in the Amazon four years ago has renewed her brother's hope that those suspected of ordering her killing will finally be convicted.
Italian writer raises case against "Button" – Reuters
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" got a little stranger Friday after an attorney representing an Italian office worker filed legal papers alleging that the screenplay was based on a story she wrote in 1994.
Attorney wants Zellweger’s diary, depo – AP
An attorney wants Bridget Jones’ diary.