Disney revisits Oz to tell new magical tale
Mar 08, 2013 00:17 EST
Nearly 75 years after "The Wizard of Oz," Disney has crafted a new story about the magical kingdom, by going back to its creator -- in what is tipped to be a blockbuster movie opening this weekend.
'Argo' v 'Lincoln' Oscars duel shows healthy Hollywood
Feb 21, 2013 16:05 EST
The Oscars duel between Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" and Ben Affleck's "Argo" casts a Hollywood legend against a directing young gun -- but it also shows that Tinseltown's studios are in robust health.
'Ice Age' sweeps in and tops US box office
Jul 16, 2012 17:11 EDT
"Ice Age: Continental Drift" entered at the top of the North American box office this weekend, knocking "The Amazing Spider-Man" off the summit, industry figures showed Monday.
'Ice Age' sweeps in and tops US box office
Jul 15, 2012 13:48 EDT
"Ice Age: Continental Drift" entered at the top of the North American box office this weekend, knocking "The Amazing Spider-Man" off the summit, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Tinie Tempah Britain's best-dressed man: GQ
Jan 30, 2012 11:01 EST
Rapper Tinie Tempah is officially Britain's best-dressed man of 2012, according to a list released by GQ magazine.
"The Artist" wins over producers at Guild Awards
Jan 24, 2012 21:30 EST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "The Artist" continued its love affair with American cinema after winning best-produced film on Saturday at the Producers Guild Awards (PGA), boosting its chances for an Oscar nod ahead of the Academy Award nominations next week.
Stan Lee dreams up new heroes for the Web
Nov 17, 2011 14:13 EST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Stan Lee is aiming his powers at the Web, where the legendary creator of Marvel comic characters such as Spider-Man plans to take on the superhuman task of making profitable shows for an online audience.
Stan Lee dreams up new heroes for the Web
Nov 17, 2011 14:12 EST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Stan Lee is aiming his powers at the Web, where the legendary creator of Marvel comic characters such as Spider-Man plans to take on the superhuman task of making profitable shows for an online audience.
Stan Lee dreams up new heroes for the Web
Nov 17, 2011 14:06 EST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Stan Lee is aiming his powers at the Web, where the legendary creator of Marvel comic characters such as Spider-Man plans to take on the superhuman task of making profitable shows for an online audience.
Bollywood star waives fee for first Hollywood role
Sep 12, 2011 01:43 EDT
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has said he will act for free in his first Hollywood role in director Baz Luhrmann's new screen adaptation of the classic novel "The Great Gatsby".
Oscar-winning actor Cliff Robertson dies at 88
Sep 11, 2011 00:39 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Cliff Robertson, who won an Oscar playing a mentally disabled janitor in "Charly" and worked in movies ranging from "PT 109" to "Spider-Man 3," died in New York Saturday, the day after his 88th birthday.
Bollywood star Bachchan in first Hollywood film
Sep 08, 2011 05:20 EDT
Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan will appear in his first Hollywood film alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in a new adaptation of classic novel "The Great Gatsby", according to Warner Bros. Pictures.
Still painful, September 11 has few rewards for Hollywood
Sep 07, 2011 13:50 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It was a disastrous attack that played out live on television 10 years ago, riveting a horrified nation for days.
Still painful, Sept 11 has few rewards for Hollywood
Sep 07, 2011 01:09 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It was a disastrous attack that played out live on television 10 years ago, riveting a horrified nation for days.
Marvel artist Kirby's heirs lose copyright claim
Jul 28, 2011 20:07 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge ruled on Thursday that influential comic book artist Jack Kirby's creations such as the Fantastic Four and the Hulk belong to Marvel Entertainment, and not his heirs.
"Spider-Man" villain Ifans arrested at Comic-Con
Jul 23, 2011 16:45 EDT
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - British actor Rhys Ifans, who portrays the villain Lizard in the upcoming Hollywood movie "The Amazing Spider-Man," was arrested and cited for battery at the pop culture gathering Comic-Con on Friday evening.
Andrew Garfield calls Spider-Man a role for life
Jul 23, 2011 01:18 EDT
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - He may change his mind later, but right now Andrew Garfield says the role of comic book superhero Spider-Man in the upcoming reboot of the hit film franchise is a part that could last a lifetime.
Stan Lee reveals details of new comic "Seekers"
Jul 22, 2011 19:00 EDT
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Comic book legend Stan Lee on Friday revealed details of his new web-based, digital series "The Seekers," saying it is set in modern times on an Earth in danger of imminent destruction.
Comic books shielded from recession, soÊfar
Jul 17, 2011 20:00 EDT
Store owner attracting customers by emphasizing community spirit. Although printed books and magazines have seen significant year-over-year drops in sales as the world goes digital, Las Vegas comic book store owner Jay Bosworth has found a bright spot ? a green lantern, if you will ? in a tough market.
Tobey Maguire sued over poker winnings
Jun 22, 2011 19:43 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A group of investors has sued "Spider-Man" star Tobey Maguire to recoup more than $300,000 they say a hedge fund manager embezzled from them and lost to the actor in high-stakes poker games.