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'Twilight' film features an author cameo
Posted: July 31st, 2008, 2:33am GMT
Stephenie Meyer has a cameo in the movie version of her novel Twilight, but the author isn't eager to see her acting debut."That's ... -
Hollywood churning out presidential contenders
Posted: July 31st, 2008, 1:31am GMT
Hollywood is getting presidential this election year, but will moviegoers say they approve this message? Films about U.S. presidents ... -
Cheech and Chong reunite as feud is over
Posted: July 30th, 2008, 1:40pm GMT
Now that their feud is over, Cheech and Chong are high on plans to reunite for their first comedy tour in more than 25 years. -
These candidates will vie for your box-office vote
Posted: July 30th, 2008, 2:16am GMT
Which will be higher: voter turnout or the box-office turnout? Four films that deal with presidential figures are headed to theaters. ... -
'Potter' trailer unveils a young Voldemort
Posted: July 29th, 2008, 11:57am GMT
The sixth Harry Potter movie is continuing to creep toward its Nov. 21 opening. -
Aaron Eckhart puts on his best acting face
Posted: July 29th, 2008, 7:32am GMT
With all the attention surrounding the late Heath Ledger's chilling portrayal of The Joker in The Dark Knight, Batman's other ... -
Comic-Con wrap-up: Are superheroes done for?
Posted: July 29th, 2008, 2:15am GMT
Jackie Earle Haley steps inside of the Night Owl's spaceship, walking gingerly past the pilot's seats toward the control panel, ... -
'Dark Knight' passes $300 million mark in record time
Posted: July 29th, 2008, 2:09am GMT
The Dark Knight's box office records continue to fall faster than Batman's foes. Knight took in $75.6 million this weekend, ... -
Comedian finally lets the jokes out of the bag
Posted: July 29th, 2008, 2:09am GMT
Paper or plastic? Or burlap, perhaps? Donning a bag and going on a psychopathic killing spree has become all the rage at the ... -
LaBeouf booked for DUI after late-night wreck
Posted: July 28th, 2008, 2:39pm GMT
Shia LaBeouf was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving Sunday after an early morning wreck in which the Indiana Jones star ... -
LaBeouf booked for DUI after late-night wreck
Posted: July 28th, 2008, 12:56pm GMT
Shia LaBeouf was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving Sunday after an early morning wreck in which the Indiana Jones star ... -
'Informant' star Matt Damon blabs about weight, kids, charity
Posted: July 28th, 2008, 12:20pm GMT
For Matt Damon, this summer has been one of gains and losses. He's preparing for the birth of his second daughter, helping launch ... -
'Dark Knight' passes $300 million mark in record time
Posted: July 28th, 2008, 2:19am GMT
The Dark Knight's box office records continue to fall faster than Batman's foes. Knight took in $75.6 million this weekend, ... -
Comedian finally lets the jokes out of the bag
Posted: July 28th, 2008, 1:22am GMT
Paper or plastic? Or burlap, perhaps? Donning a bag and going on a psychopathic killing spree has become all the rage at the ... -
Comic-Con wrap-up: Are superheroes done for?
Posted: July 28th, 2008, 1:18am GMT
Jackie Earle Haley steps inside of the Night Owl's spaceship, walking gingerly past the pilot's seats toward the control panel, ... -
Shia LaBeouf injured, arrested for DUI
Posted: July 27th, 2008, 8:17pm GMT
Indiana Jones star Shia LaBeouf was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving Sunday after an early morning car crash in which ... -
'Dark Knight' passes $300 million mark in record time
Posted: July 27th, 2008, 4:24pm GMT
The Dark Knight's box office records continue to fall faster than Batman's foes. Knight took in $75.6 million this weekend, ... -
'Brideshead': This visit is simpler but still sweet
Posted: July 25th, 2008, 6:19pm GMT
Those who are weary of summer's bawdy comedies and superheroes will be heartened by Brideshead Revisited, which is grandly revisited ... -
Reilly, Ferrell are more like the wrong 'Brothers'
Posted: July 25th, 2008, 6:16pm GMT
America loves dysfunctional families, but haven't we seen enough middle-aged losers who haven't grown up? We know Will Ferrell ... -
Review: 'X-Files' is for true believers only
Posted: July 25th, 2008, 6:16pm GMT
There may be no going back, as much as we might want to believe otherwise. -
'American Teen' captures a year in the life
Posted: July 25th, 2008, 12:40pm GMT
With its mixture of comedy and tragedy, the documentary American Teen was a hit at January's Sundance Film Festival and was ... -
'Knight' burns brightly at box office
Posted: July 25th, 2008, 12:40pm GMT
Holy ka-ching, Batman! The Dark Knight is still flying high. Since opening at midnight Thursday, the Batman Begins sequel has ... -
Comic-Con treats filmmakers as royalty
Posted: July 25th, 2008, 12:39pm GMT
There was a time when Zack Snyder could walk through the Comic-Con convention of comic book devotees, picking through Watchmen ... -
Reilly, Ferrell are more like the wrong 'Brothers'
Posted: July 25th, 2008, 12:35pm GMT
America loves dysfunctional families, but haven't we seen enough middle-aged losers who haven't grown up? We know Will Ferrell ... -
'American Teen' pulls you in to high school circle
Posted: July 25th, 2008, 2:44am GMT
Oh, the heartaches and exhilarations of high school. American Teen, a documentary set in small-town Indiana, effectively captures ... -
Review: 'X-Files' is for true believers only
Posted: July 25th, 2008, 2:36am GMT
There may be no going back, as much as we might want to believe otherwise. -
'Brideshead': This visit is simpler but still sweet
Posted: July 25th, 2008, 1:44am GMT
Those who are weary of summer's bawdy comedies and superheroes will be heartened by Brideshead Revisited, which is grandly revisited ... -
New on DVD: High stakes, high-fives and high notes
Posted: July 25th, 2008, 1:38am GMT
Top picks this week include a kidnapping drama from Japanese director Akira Kurosawa, the Boston Celtics championship season ... -
The Mulder-Scully fans are out there
Posted: July 24th, 2008, 2:25am GMT
X-Files fans are not all alike, except for one thing: They cannot wait pant, pant for The X-Files: I Want to Believe to open ... -
Has Comic-Con become a beast?
Posted: July 24th, 2008, 2:25am GMT
Years ago, Comic-Con quit being about comics and became more about creating pop-culture hits. But has it become too much? The ... -
New heroes rule the screen as Marvel sits out Comic-Con
Posted: July 24th, 2008, 2:24am GMT
No one would have been surprised if anticipation for this year's Comic-Con were watered down a bit. After all, the granddaddy ... -
'X-Files' stars hope fans still believe
Posted: July 24th, 2008, 2:24am GMT
David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson look a little skeptical. As Agents Mulder and Scully on The X-Files, the actors spent years ... -
'Forbes': Vince Vaughn is best value for the money
Posted: July 23rd, 2008, 11:36pm GMT
Vince Vaughn is the best star for the buck, says Forbes magazine. Vaughn raked in $14.73 of gross income for studios for every ... -
Lyons, Mankiewicz to host 'At the Movies'
Posted: July 22nd, 2008, 7:24pm GMT
Over the years, TV's best-known movie review show has gone from hosts Siskel and Ebert to Ebert and Roeper to Roeper and guest ... -
Is 'The Dark Knight' too dark for kids?
Posted: July 21st, 2008, 11:56am GMT
Ann Folger may be one of the few people who managed to get tickets to The Dark Knight on Friday and regretted it. -
Fans shed some light on their 'Dark Knight' experiences
Posted: July 21st, 2008, 1:52am GMT
What USA TODAY readers have been saying about The Dark Knight: -
'Mamma Mia!' sets a record of its own
Posted: July 21st, 2008, 1:47am GMT
There was another record-breaker at theaters this weekend, and it didn't involve men in bat suits. Mamma Mia!, the ABBA-inspired ... -
Is Ledger's 'Dark' Joker stacking the deck?
Posted: July 21st, 2008, 12:59am GMT
Having shattered virtually every box-office record on the books this past weekend, The Dark Knight faces two questions as it ... -
Streep is the dancing and singing queen in 'Mamma Mia!'
Posted: July 19th, 2008, 2:34pm GMT
Is there anything Meryl Streep can't do? Mamma Mia! (*** out of four) is worth the ticket price just to see her belt it out, ... -
Ledger's talent lives on as The Joker in 'Dark Knight'
Posted: July 18th, 2008, 6:22pm GMT
The Joker is more than wild. It's a tribute to the power of Heath Ledger's transcendent performance in The Dark Knight (* * * ... -
Streep is the dancing and singing queen in 'Mamma Mia!'
Posted: July 18th, 2008, 6:22pm GMT
Is there anything Meryl Streep can't do? Mamma Mia! (*** out of four) is worth the ticket price just to see her belt it out, ... -
SAG stakes fight on made-for-Internet content
Posted: July 18th, 2008, 4:59pm GMT
The Screen Actors Guild on Thursday gave its most detailed explanation yet for its rejection of a final contract offer by Hollywood ... -
Heath Ledger's 'Dark' Joker looks to be an Oscar wild card
Posted: July 18th, 2008, 3:49pm GMT
Unexpected death can ensure a Hollywood legacy. -
New on DVD: Statham pulls off another heist in 'Bank Job'
Posted: July 18th, 2008, 12:05pm GMT
Roger Donaldson can be a capable director with simpatico material (see 1987's No Way Out or Thirteen Days for two standouts). ... -
Dennis Farina pleads no contest to gun charge
Posted: July 18th, 2008, 3:19am GMT
Dennis Farina may be able to carry a gun on-screen, but he won't be able to own one in California for several months. -
Giving voice to the villain presents quite the acting challenge
Posted: July 17th, 2008, 7:23pm GMT
Three weeks before shooting began on The Dark Knight, Heath Ledger called director Christopher Nolan to discuss an epiphany he ... -
'Space Chimps': No sign of intelligent life
Posted: July 17th, 2008, 6:22pm GMT
Only a truly dreadful story could make 81 minutes seem like an eternity. -
For Minnie Driver: New film, impending motherhood
Posted: July 17th, 2008, 12:00pm GMT
Long before Minnie Driver learned she was going to be a mom, she was cast as one in the thriller Take. The role offered "a fascinating ... -
Hollywood studios, SAG at impasse after meeting
Posted: July 17th, 2008, 2:58am GMT
Hollywood producers and the Screen Actors Guild failed to reach a contract agreement Wednesday after meeting privately for two ... -
Lions Gate to share ad revenue on movie clips on YouTube
Posted: July 17th, 2008, 12:18am GMT
Google Inc. said Wednesday that it will partner with filmmaker Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. to share revenue from ads that ... -
'Mummy' sequel clears Chinese censors, release likely in late August
Posted: July 16th, 2008, 5:38pm GMT
Chinese officials have cleared the third installment of The Mummy, a distributor said Wednesday, dispelling fears that the Hollywood ... -
Meet the 'Mamma Mia!' men and bride-to-be
Posted: July 16th, 2008, 5:35pm GMT
The Mamma Mia! spotlight has been mainly on Meryl Streep, who gets to put her singing skills to good use on ABBA's Dancing Queen ... -
Movie and TV crews help Louisiana recover
Posted: July 16th, 2008, 4:15pm GMT
A record number of feature films and television pilots are being filmed in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana, creating an ... -
Has 'Mamma Mia!' met its Waterloo in 'Dark Knight'?
Posted: July 16th, 2008, 2:09am GMT
We're not going to reveal any spoilers about The Dark Knight. But we will say this about Batman: He slays Meryl Streep. -
Hellboy's 'Golden Army' storms the box office
Posted: July 14th, 2008, 12:02pm GMT
Hellboy II raised Cain at the box office this weekend. It racked up $35.9 million and continued summer's superhero winning streak. -
Meryl Streep dresses down
Posted: July 14th, 2008, 1:50am GMT
Miranda Priestly, the haughty harridan of The Devil Wears Prada, has been banished to the back of Meryl Streep's closet. As the ... -
'Dark Knight' puts spotlight on publicity-shunning Gyllenhaal
Posted: July 14th, 2008, 1:19am GMT
If Maggie Gyllenhaal were a superhero, she'd combine the power of strength with invisibility. The actress, 30, has opted for ... -
3-D 'Journey' takes viewers along for ride
Posted: July 14th, 2008, 12:29am GMT
Journey to the Center of the Earth is not so much a movie as an amusement park ride. As a ride, it's a reasonably exciting way ... -
New on DVD: 'Stop-Loss' is a gain for movie fans
Posted: July 11th, 2008, 7:40pm GMT
This week's platinum picks include an Iraq war drama, a French import and a character drama expertly done by writer/director ... -
You won't be all that pleased to 'Meet Dave'
Posted: July 11th, 2008, 7:39pm GMT
At least Eddie Murphy isn't knocking about in a fat suit in his latest comedy, Meet Dave. But there's not much else to recommend ... -
Del Toro's golden touch illuminates 'Hellboy II'
Posted: July 11th, 2008, 7:35pm GMT
In Hellboy II: The Golden Army (* * * out of four), the giant crimson daredevil is a snarky bad-boy superhero taunted and misunderstood ... -
Hollywood producers say SAG rejects contract offer
Posted: July 11th, 2008, 3:24pm GMT
Unable for weeks to agree on terms for a new contract, Hollywood studios and the Screen Actors Guild have now found themselves ... -
Downey does Sherlock with Holmes mystery
Posted: July 11th, 2008, 12:52pm GMT
Robert Downey Jr. is trading Iron Man's metal suit for Sherlock Holmes' deerstalker hat. Downey is following his action blockbuster ... -
How the 'Hellboy' bad guy got that look
Posted: July 11th, 2008, 12:45pm GMT
Hellboy and his girlfriend, Liz, are battling Prince Nuada, an otherworldly ruler bent on taking over the world with the help ... -
A journey to the center of Brendan Fraser's mind
Posted: July 10th, 2008, 2:55am GMT
Brendan Fraser has something of a split-screen personality this summer. First, he connected with his inner geek to play socially ... -
'Dancing Queen' and ABBA haven't lost a step
Posted: July 10th, 2008, 2:53am GMT
You happen to hear that disco ditty Dancing Queen while in the car or at the mall. Instead of engaging your gag reflex, which ... -
'Clone Wars' orbits Hollywood for Aug. 10 premiere
Posted: July 9th, 2008, 7:26pm GMT
George Lucas is revisiting familiar space in the heart of Hollywood to unveil his new Star Wars adventure. -
Spike Lee to film stage musical 'Passing Strange'
Posted: July 9th, 2008, 6:57pm GMT
Spike Lee will film Passing Strange, Stew's rock musical journey of self-discovery, during performances next week at Broadway's ... -
'Hellboy II' director del Toro takes his demons seriously
Posted: July 9th, 2008, 3:30am GMT
When Guillermo del Toro stares at the monsters under his bed, they stare back into him. "I'm interested in monsters because, ... -
'High School' cast graduates after big-screen sequel
Posted: July 8th, 2008, 3:04am GMT
School's out for summer. Out for good, actually. At least for Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Monique Coleman, Corbin ... -
'Hancock' is Smith's fifth big debut on the Fourth
Posted: July 8th, 2008, 3:03am GMT
Will Smith powered his way to the top of the box office this weekend as Hancock raked in $66 million, according to studio estimates ... -
'Hellboy II' director del Toro takes his demons seriously
Posted: July 8th, 2008, 2:15am GMT
When Guillermo del Toro stares at the monsters under his bed, they stare back into him. "I'm interested in monsters because, ... -
'High School' cast graduates after big-screen sequel
Posted: July 7th, 2008, 1:37am GMT
School's out for summer. Out for good, actually. At least for Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Monique Coleman, Corbin ... -
Celeb Watch: Fond, fitting farewell for 'senior' Corbin Bleu; video
Posted: July 7th, 2008, 1:30am GMT
Just over a week ago, Corbin Bleu wrapped his final scene for October's High School Musical 3: Senior Year. It was a duet with ... -
'Hancock' is Smith's fifth big debut on the Fourth
Posted: July 7th, 2008, 12:09am GMT
Will Smith powered his way to the top of the box office this weekend as Hancock raked in $66 million, according to studio estimates ... -
'Gonzo' gets under the surface of Hunter S. Thompson
Posted: July 6th, 2008, 9:04pm GMT
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson is a mesmerizing look at the mythic quality and anarchic spirit of the irreverent ... -
Theron lightens up a little for 'Hancock'
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 4:55pm GMT
She has been a serial killer, a crusading miner and a harried police detective. But a cinematic shrinking violet? Not so much. ... -
First Look: 'Potter' filmmakers strive for stand-alone magic
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 4:52pm GMT
The next installment Harry Potter film will face a unique situation: It arrives more than a year after the completion of the ... -
'Diminished Capacity' loses its way
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 4:42pm GMT
Diminished Capacity is a road movie that never really takes off. While there are a few clever lines in the dialogue, the best ... -
'Wackness' wins with quirky story, Peck's performance
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 4:36pm GMT
Funny and poignant, The Wackness is one of the better coming-of-age films to hit theaters in a while. Real life plays intriguingly ... -
'Kung Fu Panda' reaches Chinese box office milestone
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 3:32pm GMT
Hollywood's fighting cartoon panda is a hit in the furry animal's home country. -
Chevy Chase to host Newport Jazz Festival again
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 12:42pm GMT
Live from Newport: it's Chevy Chase. Chase, the comic actor and original cast member of Saturday Night Live will host the Newport ... -
Movie productions keep rolling despite uncertainty
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 3:10am GMT
On-location movie shoots are on the rise in Los Angeles, despite repeated warnings from Hollywood studios that the possibility ... -
Platinum Picks on DVD: Arquette's 'Baby,' Yankee Stadium, 'Blueberry Nights'
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 2:16am GMT
Rosanna Arquette is it in Baby It's You, Yankee Stadium gets its due, and Rachel Weisz and Natalie Portman shine in My Blueberry ... -
Chevy Chase to host Newport Jazz Festival again
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 1:50am GMT
Live from Newport: it's Chevy Chase. -
First Look: 'Potter' filmmakers strive for stand-alone magic
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 1:43am GMT
The next installment Harry Potter film will face a unique situation: It arrives more than a year after the completion of the ... -
Platinum Picks on DVD: Arquette's 'Baby,' Yankee Stadium, 'Blueberry Nights'
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 1:25am GMT
Rosanna Arquette is it in Baby It's You, Yankee Stadium gets its due, and Rachel Weisz and Natalie Portman shine in My Blueberry ... -
'Diminished Capacity' loses its way
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 1:12am GMT
Diminished Capacity is a road movie that never really takes off. While there are a few clever lines in the dialogue, the best ... -
'Wackness' wins with quirky story, Peck's performance
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 1:09am GMT
Funny and poignant, The Wackness is one of the better coming-of-age films to hit theaters in a while. Real life plays intriguingly ... -
'Gonzo' gets under the surface of Hunter S. Thompson
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 1:06am GMT
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson is a mesmerizing look at the mythic quality and anarchic spirit of the irreverent ... -
Theron lightens up a little for 'Hancock'
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 12:40am GMT
She has been a serial killer, a crusading miner and a harried police detective. But a cinematic shrinking violet? Not so much. ... -
Judge: Snipes can travel abroad for movies
Posted: July 3rd, 2008, 12:12am GMT
Wesley Snipes will be allowed to leave the United States to work on two movies while his lawyers appeal his tax convictions. -
Film cameras keep rolling despite uncertainty
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 8:46pm GMT
Hollywood studios have repeatedly warned that the possibility of a strike by the Screen Actors Guild had stalled financing and ... -
Is the best-picture Oscar within WALL-E's reach?
Posted: July 2nd, 2008, 4:10pm GMT
The rusty little robot survived the end of the world, endured a galactic space voyage and climbed to the top of the box office. ...