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'New Moon' wolfs down $140.7M in opening weekend

The vampire romance "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" sucked up $140.7 million in its first three days and pulled in a total of $258.8 million worldwide, according to studio estimates Sunday. Complete Story...

'New Moon' takes record $72.7M box office bite

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' wolfs down $140.7M in opening weekend

The vampire romance "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" has sucked up $140.7 million in its first three days to deliver the third-biggest opening weekend ever.

Broadway faces a busy, if uneasy fall season

The abrupt closing Sunday of Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs" after only nine performances has cast a brief, uneasy shadow over Broadway's fall season, ironically one of the busiest in years.

Jackson's 'This Is It' draws $20.1M worldwide

The King of Pop is No. 1 again.

Jackson is `It' at box office with $23.2M weekend

"Michael Jackson's This Is It" danced to the head of the box office, debuting with $23.2 million domestically in its first weekend.

'Paranormal Activity' slays 'Saw' with $22 million

"Paranormal Activity" has won a weekend battle of fright films over part six of the "Saw" franchise.

'Wild Things' delivers $32.5M box-office rumpus

Movie fans are eagerly making the journey to "Where the Wild Things Are."

Fans check in for 'Couples Retreat' with $35.3M

Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau have buddied up again to land their relationship comedy "Couples Retreat" at the top of the weekend box office.

Fans feast again on `Meatballs' with $25M weekend

The forecast remains sunny for the animated tale "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs," which took in $25 million to remain the No. 1 movie at the weekend box office.

Skies clear for no. 1 film `Chance of Meatballs'

The skies cleared at the box-office for "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs," as the 3-D animated family comedy topped all films with $30.1 million.

Tyler Perry has good opening with 'Bad'

Being bad is good for Tyler Perry, whose latest movie, "I Can Do Bad All By Myself," opened at the top of the box office this weekend with more than $24 million.

'Final Destination' sustains fear factor with $12M

Fear has trumped romance at the box office over Labor Day weekend.

'Final Destination' arrives at No. 1 with $28.3M

Movie fans have made fear their top destination at the weekend box office.

Tarantino, Pitt's 'Basterds' earns glorious $37.6M

Brad Pitt and Quentin Tarantino have landed their history lesson on World War II at the top of the box office.

`G.I. Joe' rolls to box-office victory with $54.7M

"G.I. Joe" has claimed the box-office spoils of war with a $54.7 million opening weekend for the action flick based on the Hasbro toys. Meryl Streep baked up a hit with the Julia Child tale "Julie & Julia."

`Funny People' lands Sandler at No. 1 with $22.7M

Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen's "Funny People" had a solid though unremarkable start at the box office, debuting as the No. 1 film with $22.7 million over its first weekend.

`G-Force' tops box office with fur-raising $31.7M

"G-Force" trampled all over the box office with its small but mighty rodent feet, winning its opening weekend with $31.7 million.

`Potter' enchants fans with $58.2M opening day

A long school break has been kind to "Harry Potter."

'Potter' conjures up $159.7 million in 5 days

Harry Potter continues to work box-office alchemy, turning his latest movie adventure into an overnight blockbuster.

'Bruno' sashays to box-office fame with $30.4M

Gay Austrian fashion devotee Bruno has landed the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office, though it's uncertain how much staying power he has.

`Transformers,' `Ice Age' tie for No. 1 at $42.5M

Prehistoric creatures and robots were in a photo finish for the Fourth of July box-office crown Sunday, with "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" and "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" tied with $42.5 million each.

`Transformers' has record Wednesday with $60.6M

Those "Transformers" robots are record-breakers at the box office.

`Transformers' takes to sky with $112M weekend

Alien robots have transformed into box-office superstars with $200 million in ticket sales domestically in just five days.

Bullock's `Proposal' woos date crowds with $34.1M

Movie audiences have accepted a proposal from Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds.

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'2012' destroys worldwide box office
Source: Variety.com

In a stunning international debut, the apocalypse thriller hauled in over $220 million in one weekend.

What is the worst movie you ever sat all the way through? (And why did you stay?)

Recently I was watching some bad movie or other on television with my wife when she looked over at me and made the following statement: "You'd watch anything wouldn't you?"

DVD Review of "The Watchmen"

The Watchmen is directed by Zack Snyder who directed the movie 300. He is known for more stylish visuals than substance per se but in this movie he knocked it out of the park.

Which Summer Movie Was the Biggest Disappointment?

As the summer winds down the movie industry is shaking its collective head. Some movies that were expected to really do well at the box office, such as Eddie Murphy's Imagine That bombed. When the summer season started off with a bang with the release of J. J.

$16 Million In Transformers 2 Midnight Opening

The sequel to the 2007 summer blockbuster, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen", hit 3,000 theaters in the U.S. and snatched $16 million for the first screening. Imax played the movie on 160 of its large-format screens, all of which sold out.

Why Hard Times Won't Mean Good Times at the Movies Again
Source: Village Voice

Movies are generally recession-resistant -- and during the Great Depression, attendance soared as audiences sought escape from their dreary everyday realities.

Is Ledger the Greatest Movie Villain Ever?
Source: msnbc.com

A video discusses this years box office incomes and Heath Ledger's role in the Dark Knight impacting it's success.

ABC News: Britney as Britney in a Biopic? - The Ups and Downs When Celebrities Play Themselves on Screen
Source: ABC News

When news circulated recently about the possibility of Britney Spears starring in a big-screen version of her life, pop culture watchers started salivating.

A Dark and Stormy Knight...
Source: media-match.com

The film WILL break Titanic!

Record-Setting Batman Sequel Leads Huge Movie Weekend
Source: Wall Street Journal

Director Christopher Nolan's dark sequel to his 2005 "Batman Begins" sold an estimated $155.3 million worth of tickets since opening late Thursday, according to studio figures released on Sunday.

Spoiler Alert! The Dark Knight is an Unmasked Bush Apologist

Let me begin by saying that I am not a Batman fan. I think he is corporate criminal who focuses on street crime while Bruce Wayne's "Wayne Enterprises" acts as an international hi-tech arms dealer.

Spoiler Alert! The Dark Knight is an Unmasked Bush Apologist
Source: OpEdNews.Com Progressive

Let me begin by saying that I am not a Batman fan. I think he is corporate criminal who focuses on street crime while Bruce Wayne's "Wayne Enterprises" acts as an international hi-tech arms dealer.

Common Sense, The Enemies of Our Time

In order to defend a thing, you must first uncover it's adversary. Once the foe is known then and only then can you devise a strategy to defend against it. All further options will hinge on understanding who the opponent is and what capabilities are in it's possession.

Right-Wing Apoplectic Over Pixar's WALL-E: 'Malthusian Fear Mongering,' 'Fascistic Elements'
Source: Think Progress

This weekend, Pixar's latest film "WALL-E" debuted at No. 1, earning $65 million at the box office. The film has been hailed by critics, scoring a whopping 97 percent "Fresh" rating on RottenTomatoes.

Paramount is Dominating the 2008 Box Office
Source: myouvies.com

Paramount Pictures has become the first studio to sell $1 billion worth of tickets in the domestic marketplace this year.

Bisexual Double-Standard in Hollywood; Paparazzi photo of Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson
Source: ABC News

Ever since the paparazzi captured them possibly kissing in Cannes, tabloids and blogs have been buzzing about whether or not Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson are more than just friends.

What piracy crisis? MPAA touts record box office for 2007
Source: Ars Technica

After learning how a bill becomes a law, your kids might also learn about the wonders of copyright, thanks to the MPAA.

The Ebb and Flow of Movies: Box Office Receipts 1986 - 2007 - The New York Times
Source: The New York Times

Summer blockbusters and holiday hits make up the bulk of box office revenue each year, while contenders for the top Oscar awards tend to attract smaller audiences that build over time. Here's a look at how movies have fared at the box office, after adjusting for inflation.

Wave of Apocalyptic Films are 'feel good' hits? How'd that happen?
Source: Christian Science Monitor

How is it that Doomsday is suddenly big box office?

Oscars 2008 - Nominees
Source: BoxOfficeTrailer.com

This year is the 80th annual Academy Awards™ and here are the nominees for Oscars 2008. Winners to be announced on Sunday, February 24th

Doomsday - trailer and review - March 2008
Source: BoxOfficeTrailer.com

A futuristic action thriller where a team of people work to prevent a disaster threatening the future of the human race. Watch the official trailer www.boxofficetrailer.com/Action/Doomsday.html

Ex-stripper in movie spotlight - CNN.com
Source: CNN

the ex-stripper sex blogger who wrote the movie Juno

Spot the Disney references in Enchanted
Source: The Times

It took Disney a long time to pluck up the courage to make Enchanted.

Get Smart starring Steve Carell
Source: boxofficetrailer.com

40-Year-Old Virgin star Steve Carell steps into the telephonic shoes of television's most beloved bumbling detective in this big-screen adaptation of the hit 1960s-era comedy series Get Smart, originally created by Mel Brooks.

[VIDEO] Opening This Week - National Treasure: Book of Secrets - starring Nicolas Cage (trailer)
Source: boxofficetrailer.com

In this adventure-filled sequel to the 2004 blockbuster National Treasure, Nicolas Cage reprises his role as artifact hunter and archaeologist extraordinaire Ben Franklin Gates.

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