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3/13/2008 11:10:02 PM

Ledger's Joker makes dramatic entrance (AP)
3/13/2008 10:13:16 PM
AP - This time out, there's no vat of chemicals to explain how Batman's greatest enemy came to be the twisted sociopath known as the Joker.

Moviegoers can't ignore elephant in theaters (Reuters)
3/13/2008 9:11:28 PM
Reuters - "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!" will be big. The only question is how big.

Potter strategy sure to boost box office (AP)
3/13/2008 8:37:05 PM
British writer J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series of books, is shown in London in this, Dec. 10, 2007, file photo. Harry Potter helmed seven novels, but he'll star in eight films. The final book in the wildly successful series will be made into two films, Warner Bros. officials told the Los Angeles Times. Producers are expected to announce Thursday, March 13, 2008, that J.K. Rowling's last 'Potter' installment, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,' will be split into two parts on the big screen. The first film is slated for release in November, 2010, with part two following in May 2011. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, file)AP - With its plan to make two movies from the last installment of the popular "Harry Potter" book series, Warner Bros. is once again conjuring a lucrative box office formula, an analyst said Thursday.

'Girls Gone Wild' founder back in Cali (AP)
3/13/2008 8:19:58 PM
AP - Joe Francis is back to work promoting his "Girls Gone Wild" products after returning to California from Florida, where he pleaded no contest to child abuse and prostitution.

MGM hires Hollywood veteran to run movie group (Reuters)
3/13/2008 7:36:15 PM
Reuters - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. on Thursday said it hired Mary Parent, a former executive with Universal Pictures, to run MGM's global film business, bolstering plans to produce a full slate of movies.

Fraser finds 3-D `Center of the Earth' (AP)
3/13/2008 5:03:50 PM
In this photo released by New Line Cinema, actors from left, Anita Briem, Brendan Fraser and Josh Hutcherson are shown in a scene from 'Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D' (AP Photo/New Line Cinema, Sebastian Raymond)AP - Brendan Fraser is looking to unearth another blockbuster with this summer's third installment of his "The Mummy" franchise.

Clooney group gives $500,000 to Darfur relief (Reuters)
3/13/2008 4:58:16 PM
In this file photo George Clooney (R), best actor nominee for the film 'Michael Clayton,' and his girlfriend Sarah Larson arrive at the 80th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood February 24, 2008. Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon, has given $500,000 to the United Nations World Food Program to help stem hunger, an affiliated organization said on Thursday. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters)Reuters - A charitable group co-founded by Hollywood actors George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon, has given $500,000 to the United Nations World Food Program to help stem hunger, an affiliated organization said on Thursday.

Paul Bettany OK about being villain (AP)
3/13/2008 3:29:08 PM
Actor Paul Bettany arrives at the 7th on Sale dinner gala to benefit the fight against HIV and AIDS at the 69th Regiment Armory, in this Nov. 15, 2007, file photo in New York. Bettany played the ruthless albino monk Silas in 'The Da Vinci Code.' Now he's Dakota Fanning's abusive father in 'The Secret Life of Bees.' in which he plays an abusive father to Dakota Fanning's Lily in a tale of the American South. He plays a South Carolinian during the civil rights era and worked with voice coach Tim Monarch to get the accent right. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, file)AP - He played the ruthless albino monk Silas in "The Da Vinci Code." Now he's Dakota Fanning's abusive father in "The Secret Life of Bees."

Crystal strikes out in new career (AP)
3/13/2008 2:01:52 PM
Actor and comedian Billy Crystal swings and misses in his first at bat as designated hitter during the Yankees spring baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla.,Thursday, March 13, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)AP - Billy Crystal better stick to his night job. The comedian, actor and Oscar presenter struck out in his new career as a baseball player Thursday — and promptly struck out as the New York Yankees' new leadoff man.

Harry Potter Takes Two (E! Online)
3/13/2008 1:07:58 PM
Harry Potter Takes Two(E! Online)E! Online - And for his final trick, Harry Potter will split himself in two. 

Final "Harry Potter" movie split into two parts (Reuters)
3/13/2008 12:35:33 PM
A saleswoman stands next to Harry Potter books at a bookstore in Beijing August 16, 2007. The final 'Harry Potter' book, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,' will be adapted into two films, Warner Bros. said Wednesday. (David Gray/Reuters)Reuters - Warner Bros. has conjured up some Hollywood magic for the final installment of the wildly popular "Harry Potter" movies, splitting the seventh and final book into two films, the movie studio said on Thursday.

Robert Downey Jr. tries new role as superhero (Reuters)
3/13/2008 3:30:28 AM
Robert Downey Jr. attends the premiere of 'Zodiac' at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California, March 1, 2007. The movie opens in the U.S. March 2. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)Reuters - No matter the movie, Robert Downey Jr. is incapable of turning in an uninteresting performance.

"Ratatouille" director braces for quake thriller (Reuters)
3/13/2008 2:58:22 AM
Writer/director Brad Bird celebrates with his Oscar statuette after winning Best Animated Feature for his work with the film 'Ratatouille' at the 80th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood February 24, 2008. (Mike Blake/Reuters)Reuters - Brad Bird, the Oscar-winning director of "Ratatouille" and "The Incredibles," will revisit the 1906 San Francisco earthquake in his live-action feature debut.

Warner Bros. takes over New Line movie slate (Reuters)
3/13/2008 1:02:19 AM
In this file photo actor John Cho, star of the new comedy film 'Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle' poses with friend, actress Cheryl Hines at the film's premiere. Actor John Cho, star of the new comedy film 'Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle' poses with friend, actress Cheryl Hines at the film's premiere in Hollywood July 27, 2004. When Warner Bros. takes over New Line Cinema it will first handle the comedy sequel 'Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay,' which is set for an April 25 release. (Fred Prouser/Reuters)Reuters - Warner Bros. Pictures is wasting little time taking over the movie slate of corporate sibling New Line Cinema, which is being downsized after several lean years at the box office.


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