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Saturday, November 21, 2009

‘Twilight Saga: New Moon’ takes record $72.7M box office bite

By Associated Press
LOS ANGELES - Vampires and werewolves have vanquished a dark knight. "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" took in $72.7 million in its first day to break the...

John Travolta appears at fundraiser in Florida hometown

In this film publicity image released by Disney, from left, Ella Bleu Travolta, John Travolta, and Conner Rayburn are shown in a scene from the film, ‘Old Dogs.’
By Associated Press
OCALA, Fla. — John Travolta and his family made their first public appearance in their adopted Florida hometown...
Friday, November 20, 2009

A ‘Twilight’ primer

‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’
By Stephen Schaefer
Stephenie Meyer said it started with a dream. The “Twilight” author sold 40 million copies of the four-book...

Pressure to succeed scares Robert Pattinson

By Stephen Schaefer
What does a romantic idol do these days? If you’re Robert Pattinson, an international star thanks to playing Edward Cullen, the soulful vampire from...

Mature Stewart welcomes ‘New’ chapter in life

By Stephen Schaefer
What a difference a year makes. “Twilight,” adapted from the first of author Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling quartet about a vampire named...

’New Moon’ midnight showings earn record $26.3 mil

By Associated Press
NEW YORK — "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" has set a box-office record for midnight screenings. Summit Entertainment estimated today that it earned...
Thursday, November 19, 2009

Director Pedro Almodovar is haunted by one taboo

Spanish actress Penelope Cruz, left, and director Pedro Almodovar, right, pose in front of the Trevi fountain during a photo call for the presentation of the movie \
By Associated Press
NEW YORK — Sex. Drugs. Prostitution. Pedophilia. Rape. Pedro Almodovar has been able to translate some of the...

Sandra Bullock to attend red carpet event in New Orleans

Actors Lily Collins, left, and Sandra Bullock attend the Warner Bros. Pictures premiere of \
By Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS — Actress Sandra Bullock will walk the red carpet in New Orleans today for an evening premiere of...
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Newcomer Gabby Sidibe portrays girl who beats the odds

‘Push’ ahead: Gabourey ‘Gabby’ Sidibe has drawn loads of attention for her title role in ‘Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire.’
By Stephen Schaefer
Actress Gabourey Sidibe is living her own Cinderella story - one worthy of being...
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Tim McGraw opens eyes in ‘Blind Side’

Cowboy up: Tim McGraw, right, turns to the big screen for ‘The Blind Side,’ with Quinton Aaron.
By Stephen Schaefer
Laid-back, easygoing Tim McGraw is ideal casting as Sean Tuohy, husband of live-wire Leigh Anne (Sandra Bullock) in...

Ben Foster delivers another tough role in ‘The Messenger’

Big Ben: Boston native Ben Foster stars in ‘The Messenger.’
By Stephen Schaefer
Don’t tell Boston-born actor Ben Foster that his latest role in “The Messenger” is a career breakthrough. ...

Bay State moviemakers take skiing and snowboarding to extremes

Such great heights: Sportsmen ascend and descend gnarly snowcaps in Haines, Alaska, as part of filming for Teton Gravity Research’s new film ‘Re:Session.’
By Dave Wedge
Head out to Jackson Hole, Wyo., or most ski areas out West and you’re sure...
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Taylor Lautner takes bigger bite of fame in ‘Twilight Saga’

Animal magnetism: Taylor Lautner plays a werewolf and romantic rival to a vampire in ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon.’
By Stephen Schaefer
Could there be a happier teen in Hollywood than Taylor Lautner? The 17-year-old reprises his role as Jacob Black...

Thousands cheer stars of ‘Twilight’ sequel in LA

Robert Pattinson arrives at The Twilight Saga: New Moon premiere on Monday in Westwood, Calif.
By Associated Press
LOS ANGELES — Exactly 12 months ago, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson were surprised to be greeted by throngs...
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Swiss court to rule in 2-3 weeks on Polanski bail

By Associated Press
BELLINZONA, Switzerland — Swiss officials say a court will decide in two or three weeks whether to release film director...
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