Movies Blog

New Moon breaks box office records

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:37:10 -0800

The 'Twilight' book series by Stephenie Meyer is an international phenomenon and now the film version of the second book, 'New Moon' is a record breaker.

'Harry Potter' theme park at Universal Studios is taking shape.

The £160 million attraction in Florida - dubbed 'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter' - features replica sets from the record-breaking movies and two white-knuckle roller coaster rides. It is due to open in spring 2010. ...

Who is Hollywood's most overpaid star?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:18:23 -0800

Will Ferrell has been named as Hollywood's most overpaid star.

Forbes has compiled a list of the most of the most overpaid actors by comparing their estimated pay with the box office takings of films they’ve starred in over the last five years, plus DVD and TV sales. ...

Are you excited about Spider-Man 4?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:09:56 -0800

The last Spider-Man film was a huge success at the box office, but was hardly well received by film critics and fans alike.

The main point of concern was its bloated plot – which tried to cram three villains, a love triangle and bizarre dance sequences into one film. ...

New Moon - first review

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:39:12 -0800

'Twilight' sunk its teeth into cinemagoers last year - will the second instalment prove to be as big a hit as the £228m grossing debut? Here's what we think... ...

The Box - the worst film in recent years

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:17:53 -0800

Cinema fans be warned – 'The Box' is best left unopened. The Cameron Diaz sci-fi thriller has been branded one of the worst movies ever made.

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What is the worst best movie ever made?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:16:54 -0800

A romantic love triangle drama has been branded the worst movie ever made.

'The Room' has become something of a cult sensation in the US – with late night screenings selling out, and 'Knocked Up' star Paul Rudd a self-confessed devotee. ...

Oscar hosts announced

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:57:22 -0800

Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin have been announced as the hosts for next year's Academy Awards.

It's the first time there have been co-hosts on the Oscars since 1987. ...

Where have all the good film ideas gone?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:58:30 -0800

Hollywood may be enjoying a successful box office this year, but there is a worry that their reliance of late on sequels, remakes, book and comic adaptations and other licensing brands (self-help memoirs, toys and computer games) to turn into films is harming them in the long run. ...