Cannes 2012: 'Moonrise Kingdom' aims to restore Wes Anderson's crown

Cannes 2012: 'Moonrise Kingdom' aims to restore Wes Anderson's crown

Anderson struggled with both longtime fans and at the box office with his last two films, the India-set family dramedy "The Darjeeling Limited" and the...  more...

Cannes Film Festival 2012: A star is born

Cannes Film Festival 2012: A star is born

"Last week, they called me to star in 'Rambo 34,' " said actor Matthias Schoenaerts with an admirably straight face. "I told them I wouldn't do it unless I...  more...

Cannes 2012: 'Bourne's' Paul Greengrass to tackle FC Barcelona

Cannes 2012: 'Bourne's' Paul Greengrass to tackle FC Barcelona

Though he's never directed a documentary, the director's new project will be a documentary about the legendary FC Barcelona soccer club that will be unveiled...  more...

Cannes 2012: Can any film reproduce 'The Artist' magic?

Cannes 2012: Can any film reproduce 'The Artist' magic?

The attention that fall-season movies receive here can prove surprisingly telling of their ultimate fortunes.  more...

Cannes 2012: Festival turns 65 with a lineup heavy on U.S. titles

Cannes 2012: Festival turns 65 with a lineup heavy on U.S. titles

Opening Wednesday night with Wes Anderson's oddly endearing "Moonrise Kingdom," Cannes is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year and marking that...  more...

L.A. Film Fest to show premiere of Aaron Sorkin's 'The Newsroom'

L.A. Film Fest to show premiere of Aaron Sorkin's 'The Newsroom'

The L.A. Film Festival is dabbling in television this year, showcasing two programs: AMC's "Breaking Bad" and HBO's "The Newsroom."  more...

L.A. Asian Pacific Film Festival expands to Long Beach

L.A. Asian Pacific Film Festival expands to Long Beach

"Sunset Stories" diretor Ernesto Foronda was happy to give actor Sung Kang the opportunity to be something other than the "sexy ninja."

Met Gala 2012: Gwyneth, Kanye, Rihanna and more rock museum glam

Met Gala 2012: Gwyneth, Kanye, Rihanna rock museum glam

Monday evening saw another year of major celeb presence for the annual fete, this year showcasing "Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible...

Movie academy goes casual with plan for outdoor summer screenings

Movie academy goes casual with plan for outdoor summer screenings

The organization purchased the lot near the intersection of Vine and Fountain for a movie museum, but opted to open the outdoor theater.

'The Avengers' are box office superheroes, with $200.3 million

'The Avengers' are box office superheroes, with $200.3 million

It was a weekend that made Hollywood stand back and marvel. "The Avengers," from Walt Disney's Marvel Studios, didn't just break the...

Box Office: 'Avengers' has top U.S. debut ever with $200.3 million

Box Office: 'Avengers' has top U.S. debut ever with $200.3 million

The movie soared beyond expectations, easily surpassing the $168.2 million 2011 debut of previous record-holder "Harry Potter and the...

Awareness Film Festival aims to open eyes to social issues

Awareness Film Festival aims to open eyes to social issues

Where else but Los Angeles would you find a nonprofit that offers donation-based yoga classes and also puts on its own annual film festival?

Film academy will open outdoor theater with 'Field of Dreams'

Film academy will open outdoor theater with 'Field of Dreams'

The invitation-only screening will be held May 19, kicked off with the 1989 film, which immortalized the line "If you build it, he will...

Tony nominations 2012: No sure things

Tony nominations 2012: No sure things

A wide-open year helped propel a trio of musicals -- "Once," "The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess" and "Nice Work If You Can Get It" -- to the top...

Tony Awards 2012: 'Once,' 'Porgy and Bess' among top nominees

Tony Awards 2012: 'Once,' 'Porgy and Bess' among top nominees

The Tony Awards spread the love around Tuesday morning, bestowing multiple top nominations on the musicals "Follies," "Once" and "The...

Tony Awards 2012: Nominee surprises and snubs

Tony Awards 2012: Nominee surprises and snubs

"Clybourne Park," Angela Lansbury and a play about a dysfunctional family were among those overlooked when Tony Award nominations were...

Dick Clark Productions wins Golden Globes lawsuit

Dick Clark Productions wins Golden Globes lawsuit

In a rebuke to the HFPA, not only did Judge Howard Matz side with Dick Clark Productions, he also said that what was essentially a...

Box Office: Four new films can't stop 'Think Like a Man'

Box Office: Four new films can't stop 'Think Like a Man'

The ensemble relationship comedy claimed the No. 1 spot yet again, raking in an additional $18 million and raising its overall tally to $60....

'Community's' Joel McHale, Chevy Chase reunite at Comedy Awards

'Community's' Joel McHale, Chevy Chase reunite at Comedy Awards

It wasn't quite the "Community" reunion fans were really hoping for it, but it was nice to see anyway.

MTV Movie Awards wants to tap next Christopher Nolan

MTV Movie Awards wants to tap next Christopher Nolan

Over its 20-year history, the MTV Movie Awards haven't exactly been the Oscars, or even the People's Choice Awards.

 

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Envelope: Amy Kaufman's weekend box office report

Envelope: Hollywood's box office report for week release of April 30, 2012...

Envelope: Hollywood's box office report for week release of April 30, 2012

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