Jackson's This Is It Moonwalks To Top Of U.s. Box OfficeNovember 2nd, 2009 more images
more imagesMICHAEL JACKSON's THIS IS IT rehearsal documentary has soared to the top of the U.S. box office, taking $21.3 million (£13.3 million) in its opening weekend (30Oct-01Nov09).
Lohan's Father Slams Probation ExtensionOctober 17th, 2009 MICHAEL LOHAN is fuming after his daughter LINDSAY's probation for a 2007 arrest was extended by a year - because he thinks the actress should have been sent to rehab. The Mean Girls star failed to complete an alcohol education program, which she was ordered to undertake as part of her sentence for driving under the influence (DUI) and drug possession in August 2007.
Lohan Probation ExtendedOctober 17th, 2009 LINDSAY LOHAN has had her probation for a 2007 arrest extended by a year to allow the actress more time to complete an alcohol education programme. The Mean Girls star landed herself in trouble after failing to complete the course, which she was ordered to undertake as part of her sentence for driving under the influence (DUI) and drug possession in August 2007.
Amenabar's Roman Epic Is A Big Hit In SpainOctober 14th, 2009 RACHEL WEISZ's new Roman epic AGORA has become a phenomenon in director ALEJANDRO AMENABAR's native Spain - it is the country's biggest film of the year after just four days of release. Movie fans flocked to the cinema over the weekend to see the film, which has taken in more than $10.3 million (£6.8 million) since it was released on Friday (09Oct09).
U2 world tour show 'costs £470k each day'September 30th, 2009 LONDON - Rock giants U2 are yet to make any profits from their huge 360 degrees World Tour, because the mammoth show's overheads are so costly. The band's manager Paul McGuinness has revealed that the tour's show centres on a huge stage called The Claw and costs the Irish rockers 470,000 pounds a day to run - whether or not they are playing.
Tweed's jail 'hell' extendedSeptember 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Rape suspect Jack Tweed's jail 'hell' appeared to be extended after he was remanded in custody. Jade Goody's widower faces two more months of prison after a 19-year-old clubber accused him of raping her as his pal joined in.
Perry Scores Another U.s. Number One MovieSeptember 13th, 2009 Writer/director TYLER PERRY has proved yet again he's a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood after taking his latest movie to the top of the U.S. box office. The mogul's low-budget films about African-American life always seem to hit to hot spot - and he's done it again with I Can Do Bad All By Myself, which stars Taraji P.
'Final Destination' sustains fear factor with $12.4M; Bullock's 'Steve' does $11.2MSeptember 6th, 2009 'Final Destination' sustains fear factor with $12MLOS ANGELES — Fear has trumped romance at the box office over Labor Day weekend. The Warner Bros.
The O'Jays perform at the opening ceremonyAugust 31st, 2009 The O'Jays perform
at the opening ceremony of the 2009 US open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadow, New York City, USA on August 31, 2009
New York City, USA - 31.08.09
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Legally Blonde Musical OpeningAugust 15th, 2009 Danica McKellar
The opening night of 'Legally Blonde' the musical at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood - Arrivals
Los Angeles, California - 14.08.09
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'Billy Elliot' is set to begin its North American tour in Chicago next MarchJuly 22nd, 2009 'Billy Elliot' begins its tour in Chicago in MarchNEW YORK — "Billy Elliot" will begin dancing across North America next March. Producers of the Tony-winning best musical say the show will begin its tour in Chicago, opening for an extended run at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre.
'Harry Potter' enchants fans with $58.4 million premiere; fourth-best opening day everJuly 16th, 2009 'Potter' enchants fans with $58.4M opening dayLOS ANGELES — A long school break has been kind to "Harry Potter."
After a two-year gap since the last film, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" opened with a whopping $58.4 million domestically in its first day, distributor Warner Bros. said Thursday.
Pixar goes 'Up' with $68.2 million debut weekend for latest animated adventureMay 31st, 2009 Pixar goes 'Up' with $68.2 million debut weekendLOS ANGELES — The animated action comedy "Up" is soaring in its first weekend at theaters. According to distributor Walt Disney, the film from Pixar Animation pulled in $68.2 million.
Tom Hanks' 'Angels and Demons' tops US box officeMay 18th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Tom Hanks is back at the top of the US box office after claiming the number one spot with 'Angels and Demons'.The thriller topped the new film countdown with an opening weekend of $48 million, reported imdb.com.
'Wolverine' finishes weekend with $85.1 million debut, down $2 million from Sunday estimateMay 4th, 2009 'Wolverine' finishes weekend with $85.1M debutLOS ANGELES — Hugh Jackman's Wolverine is rolling in dough, though his movie pulled in a little less money than originally estimated. According to final studio numbers Monday, "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" took in $85.1 million over opening weekend.