If you go down to the "Woods" today, you're sure of a big surprise -- and if anyone tries to spoil it, my advice would be to shut them up quick.
Walt Disney will incur a $200m writedown on John Carter, the action film based on the Edgar Rice Burroughs novel which has failed at the box office despite a $300m production budget and an extensive global marketing campaign.
Apparently the Truffula Valley is a much better training ground for the box office than Mars, as "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" had no trouble fending off Disney's expensive new sci-fi arrival "John Carter."
In a boon for IMAX and movie-watchers in China alike, a deal struck between the United States and China last week raises the number of 3D, IMAX and similar enhanced-format movies released in China.
The nominations for the 84th Academy Awards are revealed in Beverly Hills, California.
Oscar wants to take you back in time.
We're counting on Gaston Wahlberg to lead the way!
CNN's Leone Lakhani reports on how Dubai's modern skyline plays a central role in a new movie.
The Producers Guild of America has announced its 10 nominees for Best Picture of the Year, and along with expected contenders like "The Artist," "War Horse," "The Descendants," "The Help," and "Hugo" were two minor surprises: "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and "The Ides of March."
Hulk smash! Right into the theater!
For the first time, a "Twilight" movie has ruled the box office for three weeks in a row.
As expected, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn--Part 1" led the box office once again over the extended Thanksgiving frame, but Disney's "The Muppets" reboot more than held its own in second place.
Although it didn't set a franchise record, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 1" had one of the best openings in box-office history by debuting to $139.5 million, according to studio estimates.
I thought by now I was immune to the charms of aquatic, flightless birds who dance or sing. I had not reckoned with the skills of director/co-writer George Miller, whose "Happy Feet Two" displays a new friskiness.
For new mom Pink, balancing a busy career and motherhood is really just a matter of proper timing.
Hollywood powerhouse DreamWorks Animation pours eight-figure sums each year into software R&D and is now "as much a technology company as we are an animation company," according to CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg.
The box office had to contend with the World Series, a very early snowstorm in the Northeast, and Halloween festivities across the country this weekend, but audiences still managed to make it to the movies!
Mr. Moviefone says the 'Shrek' spin-off 'Puss In Boots' will be big with families this weekend. But skip the 3D.
References to Jobs and his products popped up all over pop culture
The entertainment industry and celebrities expressed their condolences Wednesday after the passing of Apple mogul Steve Jobs at the age of 56.
CNN viewers use Apple products to say goodbye to Steve Jobs. CNN's Errol Barnett reports.
"Cult of Mac's" Leander Kahney talks to CNN's Erin Burnett about Steve Jobs' legacy.
Friends and colleagues of Apple founder Steve Jobs sent their condolences Wednesday after his death at the age of 56.
Two of the key players in the battle for online streaming market, Netflix and Amazon, announced Monday that they've acquired new weapons for their content arsenals.
An emperor penguin that lost its way from Antarctica more than two months ago was released back into his native Southern Ocean waters Sunday.
Hayao Miyazaki is regarded by many as the world's greatest living animator and an icon of Japanese popular culture.
Master animator Hayao Miyazaki has created 18 films, which he thinks of as his children
In January 2010, a hardcore "Transformers" fan going by "gaastra" on a message board for Shout! Factory (a DVD and CD company "for the discerning pop culture geek") asked the simple question, "What would it take to get the Takara shows a release in America?"
The emperor penguin that made its way to New Zealand survived a surgery to remove twigs, stones and sand from its belly.
An emperor penguin discovered thousands of kilometers away from Antarctica with a bellyful of sand is recovering after an endoscopy Monday, a New Zealand zoo official said.
A young emperor penguin discovered thousands of kilometers away from its home might survive ingesting a bellyful of sand, New Zealand zoo officials said.
Legal analysts discuss why a lawsuit filed by Mike Tyson's tattoo artist failed to derail "The Hangover Part 2."
The Tree of Life actor says he's "painfully aware" of how his actions influence his children
Some changes are coming to Orlando theme parks in 2012.
Kung Fu Panda 2 has an adoption theme, a topic hardly off-limits in the Jolie-Pitt house
The stars are set to flock to the south of France as the film festival opens Wednesday
Cat Deeley gets a lesson in the art of voiceover from the woman who gave Bart Simpson his famously bad mouth.
This year has seen Johnny Depp morph into a chameleon, Anne Hathaway perform as a parrot, Jack Black play a panda and Katy Perry turn into a Smurf.
He's made more money at the movies this year than Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, invading aliens and yes, even Justin Bieber. His name is Rango, a strange-looking lizard with the voice of Johnny Depp, and he's the current king of the box office.
Lewis Hamilton will take time out from his preparations for the Malaysia Grand Prix to see his disabled half-brother follow in his footsteps and compete on the racing circuit for the first time.
The story of a king overcoming a speech impediment to lead his people through World War II took top honors at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards.
The race for Oscar officially kicks off with the announcement of nominations for the 83rd annual Academy Awards.
A film about a stuttering British monarch, a movie about the founder of Facebook, a sci-fi thriller and a John Wayne classic remake topped the list of movies honored with Oscar nominations announced Tuesday.
The actress is nominated along with Robert Downey Jr., Justin Bieber and more stars
The Black Swan and The King's Speech stars were honored Friday night in Hollywood
The art of music production comes easy for Pharrell Williams, but the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and producer met his match when Hollywood came knocking on his door.
"I'm living the American dream without even trying," the Megamind star says of Forbes magazine's bittersweet honor
Lady Gaga and Elton John, who teamed up to open the 52nd Annual Grammys back in January, have collaborated on a new song, "Hello, Hello."
Walking through the downtown hotels hosting Dragon*Con, it's remarkable how many costumes on display are influenced by Japanese animation. Dynamic hairdos, gravity-defying clothes and exotic weapons are the hallmarks of the dedicated anime fans who proudly dress up as their favorite characters.
Tinker Bell soars across my laptop screen in three dimensions, does a full somersault, emits a shower of sparkles, and then zooms straight toward me at unnerving speed. This online promo for Disney's theme parks reached me courtesy of DG Fastchannel (No. 16), a company that delivers digital advertising for a living.
One of South Africa's best-known artists, William Kentridge makes unsettling work about apartheid -- and he is now making a name for himself internationally.
iReporters review the summer hit "Inception."
Back in the day, the knock on Hollywood was that it produced too many two-dimensional characters. Now moviegoers are beginning to grumble about paying up to see them in the third dimension as well.
A number one start at the box office, iReport all-access reviews "Despicable Me."
Sarah Linn was practically at the end of her tether.
The stars of "Sex and the City 2" discuss the upcoming sequel.
Fans of the film "Twilight" have begun biting fellow teenagers to show affection. CNN's Kyra Phillips reports.
"Toy Story 3" has been receiving nothing but praise. It's topped the box office for two weeks in a row and has pulled in $226 million so far. Not to mention that critics are lauding it as the saving grace in a horribly blah summer movie season. But Ms. magazine is not too happy about the movie's success. Natalie Wilson, who wrote the piece, admits that the kid's movie is "fresh" and "clever," but she also claims that it contains a few too many misogynistic and homophobic jokes for comfort.
CNN's Maggie Lake looks at the rise of event movies and IMAX cinemas.
How should a tortilla move? Trust Pixar to ask the important questions and to come up with the most inspired answers, too.
It's Memorial Day weekend, which can only mean one thing: time to sit inside an air-conditioned movie theater. To get ready for summer-blockbuster season, here's a roundup of the most buzzed-about movies being released through July:
The cast of "Sex and the City 2" raves about the movie and talks about shooting on location in Morocco.
CNN takes you to the red carpet premiere of the summer romance "Letters to Juliet."
A Welsh couple dressed up like the Ogre and his bride Fiona at their recent nuptials
"He did everything," Griffith says about her fight with substance-abuse problems
CNN entertainment producer KJ Matthews chats with Tina Fey and Steve Carrell about their new movie, 'Date Night.'
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