Movie News

What’s the buzz on drama, comedy, horror, action, and animation? How about indie, sci-fi, westerns, art house, and documentaries? What went down in opening week or box office weekend? Who waxed cinematic on the red carpet? Aargh, too many questions, but hey, the news knows.

No contest plea in case over star's stolen Rolex
(AP)
AP – Prosecutors say a man has pleaded no contest to receiving a Rolex watch stolen from Orlando Bloom’s house during a spate of celebrity burglaries.
Phil Spector's lawyers file appeal in murder case
(Reuters)
Reuters – Lawyers for music producer Phil Spector have appealed his conviction for killing a Hollywood actress, claiming the trial judge made several errors including introducing new evidence at his second trial.
Lions Gate adopts poison pill, rejects Icahn offer
(AP)
AP – Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. on Friday rejected a bid by activist shareholder Carl Icahn to boost his stake in the movie studio, and its board disclosed the adoption of a provision meant to keep him from buying more shares.
Authorities: No illegal drugs found in Haim case
(AP)
AP – Authorities said Friday they had recovered four prescription drug bottles bearing the name of actor Corey Haim but found nothing illegal while investigating his death.
Dalai Lama doc wins Havel award at film festival
(AP)
AP – A documentary by two Tibetan filmmakers tracing a year in the life of the Dalai Lama has won the Vaclav Havel award for its contribution to the protection of human rights.
Showtime signs deal to air DreamWorks films
(Reuters)
Reuters – CBS Corp’s Showtime Networks Inc said on Thursday it has signed a deal to air movies from DreamWorks Studios, in a long-term agreement that could help restore content Showtime lost when three top studios started their own channel.
Star-studded lineup for Brooks & Dunn special
(AP)
AP – Brooks & Dunn have landed a star-studded lineup for their “Last Rodeo” concert special to be filmed following the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas.
NYC ex-model sues over use of photo in comedy film
(AP)
AP – A former model says she’s appalled that her nearly decade-old bikini photo became a randy prop in the film “Couple’s Retreat.”
Chavez thanks Sean Penn for slamming his critics
(AP)
AP – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is grateful that actor Sean Penn has defended him against his critics within the U.S. media.
Fox mulling "Avatar" summer re-release
(Reuters)
Reuters – Get ready for “Avatar”-plus.