'Transformers' hits $300 million in 14 days, trails just 'Dark Knight' on blockbuster paceJuly 8th, 2009 'Transformers' hits $300 million mark in 14 daysLOS ANGELES — "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" has reached another Hollywood milestone. The sci-fi blockbuster shot past the $300 million mark domestically on Tuesday — after just 14 days in release.
'Transformers' has record Wednesday debut with $60.6 million; second-biggest single-day everJune 25th, 2009 'Transformers' has record Wednesday with $60.6MLOS ANGELES — Those "Transformers" robots are record-breakers at the box office. "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" opened with $60.6 million domestically in its first day, a new high for a Wednesday debut, according to distributor Paramount.
'Dark Knight' wins 8 Key Art Awards, including best poster and TV spot, WALL-E wins 7June 13th, 2009 'Dark Knight' wins 8 Key Art Awards, best posterLOS ANGELES — "The Dark Knight" has taken eight Key Art Awards, including best theatrical poster and best TV spot, in the annual competition to honor the best in movie promotions in all mediums. The awards show was held Friday night at the Geffen Contemporary at the Museum of Contemporary Art in downtown Los Angeles.
Bale wanted Arnold to be a part of 'Terminator Salvation'May 22nd, 2009 LONDON - British actor Christian Bale has revealed that he tried to get Arnold Schwarzenegger to appear in 'Terminator Salvation', the fourth movie in the 'Terminator' series. 'The Dark Knight' star says that he had told Schwarzenegger to think about appearing in the movie, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Mickey Rourke asked to slim down for 'Iron Man' sequelMay 6th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Mickey Rourke is struggling to lose his beefed-up physique from the 2008 Oscar-nominated movie 'The Wrestler' in time to begin filming the new 'Iron Man' sequel in the summer of 2009. Rourke, 56, gained over 13 kg of muscle to play washed-up grappler Randy 'The Ram' Robinson in the movie.
Twilight, Slumdog lead MTV movie award nominationsMay 5th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Teen vampire movie 'Twilight' led the MTV movie award nominations announced Monday with seven nods, just ahead of Oscar winner 'Slumdog Millionaire', which earned six nominations. In an online poll, 'Twilight' earned nods for best movie, best female performance (Kristen Stewart) and breakthrough performance male (Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner).
Christian Bale hopes Christopher Nolan takes up third Batman filmMay 1st, 2009 LONDON - Welsh born English actor Christian Bale has revealed that he hopes 'The Dark Knight' director Christopher Nolan signs up for the third Batman film. Bale, 35, said the reason he wants Nolan, 39, to direct the next movie, is because nobody would be able to do as good a job.
Schwarzenegger confirms presence in new 'Terminator' movieApril 26th, 2009 LONDON - Actor-turned-politician Arnold Schwarzenegger has confirmed his presence in the fourth instalment of the 'Terminator' film. The contactmusic.com reports that the actor prompted speculations that he would return to the franchise in 2008 when he was photographed on the sets of the movie title 'Terminator Salvation'.
Dark Knight composer scores double nods at Classical BritsApril 21st, 2009 LONDON - Music composer James Newton Howard has been nominated twice in the best soundtrack category at the Classical Brits for his work on films The Dark Knight and I Am Legend. Co-composer Hans Zimmer is also nominated for his work in the Dark Knight, reports The BBC.
Bookies certain Heath Ledger will win an OscarFebruary 17th, 2009 LONDON - Late Australian actor Heath Ledger is sure to win a posthumous Academy Award for his role in 'The Dark Knight', predict bookies. According to bookmakers William Hill, the actor is 1-50 favourite to land the Best Supporting Oscar prize - the shortest odds ever, reports mirror.co.uk.
No sequel to 'The Dark Knight'?January 10th, 2009 LONDON - Charles Roven, the producer of box office smash 'The Dark Knight', has revealed that he is uncertain about plans for a sequel to the film. The Warner Bros.
'The Dark Knight' steals show at People's Choice AwardsJanuary 7th, 2009 LONDON - Batman sequel 'The Dark Knight' bagged the maximum awards at the 35th annual People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles recently. The action film bagged favourite superhero, movie, on-screen match-up, action movie and cast at the close of the event, reported contactmusic.com.
'Indiana Jones and and the Kingdom...' tops gaffes listDecember 30th, 2008 LONDON - Harrison Ford starrer 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' has topped the 2008 poll of the most gaffe-filled movies. The movie reportedly has 67 errors, reports thesun.co.uk.
'The Dark Knight' not released in ChinaDecember 26th, 2008 LONDON - Record-breaking Batman movie 'The Dark Knight' has not been released in China due to cultural sensitivities. Despite the movie opening in Hong Kong, Warner Bros.
'The Dark Knight' release cancelled in ChinaDecember 23rd, 2008 LONDON - Hollywood studios Warner Bros. have cancelled the release of 2008 record-breaking hit 'The Dark Knight' in China.