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People.com: Tom Hanks, Helena Bonham-Carter Join Obamas at Queen's Banquetupdated: Wed May 25 2011 08:08:00

The star-studded dinner at Buckingham Palace did not feature William and Kate, who had "work commitments"

Hackers carve space for DIY movementupdated: Thu Apr 21 2011 11:19:00

A few summers ago, at a DIY repair-off at a small art space in Brooklyn called Get Yr Fix, I watched as ragtag teams battled each other and the clock to breathe new life into all manner of dead and disused goods gathered from the city's streets.

'No better time than right now' for DIYupdated: Thu Apr 21 2011 11:19:00

Motherboard.tv takes a look at the creative minds behind the popular ?do-it-yourself? movement in Brooklyn, New York.

People.com: Penélope Cruz: Johnny Depp Is a Potty-Humor Pranksterupdated: Fri Mar 25 2011 17:56:00

Cruz says her costar plays pranks on set with his remote control "fart machine"

Geeks' most beloved holiday classicsupdated: Fri Dec 10 2010 23:00:00

There's Rudolph and Frosty, the Grinch and Charlie... Ralphie, George Bailey, Clark Griswold and Buddy. But do you recall the geekiest holiday specials and movies of all?

Ghosts, spirits and Thailand's award-winning film directorupdated: Wed Jul 21 2010 23:32:00

Not many winners of the Cannes Film Festival Palm d'Or thank ghosts and spirits in their acceptance speech.

Thailand's ghost-friendly filmmakerupdated: Wed Jul 21 2010 23:32:00

Apichatpong Weerasethakul won this year's Palm d'Or. The Thai director tells CNN about his big win and facing censors.

Cannes 101: A film festival field guideupdated: Wed May 12 2010 20:58:00

It's that time of year again: The annual Cannes film festival is poised to kick off more than a week of glamour, prestige, and of course, some of the best in international cinema.

Showbiz Tonight at Cannes Film Festivalupdated: Wed May 12 2010 20:58:00

Showbiz Tonight's Brooke Anderson tours the 63rd Cannes Film Festival as everyone awaits this year's biggest stars.

Are these worst movie remakes of all time?updated: Thu Apr 29 2010 07:28:00

Remake "Clash of the Titans?" What was wrong with the original?

CNNMoney: 'Alice in Wonderland' shatters box office recordsupdated: Mon Mar 08 2010 16:09:00

Moviegoers flocked to the premiere of "Alice in Wonderland" this weekend, with the big-budget Disney film shattering several box office records, highlighting the ongoing appeal of 3-D films.

That old Tim Burton magicupdated: Fri Mar 05 2010 13:01:00

"Alice in Wonderland" -- with its hat-wearing madmen, anxious rabbits and disturbing, smiling cats -- would seem to have filmmaker Tim Burton's name written all over it.

Review: Burton's 'Alice' is full of wondersupdated: Fri Mar 05 2010 09:55:00

Tim Burton goes through the looking glass: This is what CGI was invented for, surely?

Wonderland reduxupdated: Wed Mar 03 2010 20:44:00

Alice returns to Wonderland in Tim Burton's version of the Lewis Carroll classic.

People.com: Johnny Depp's Kids Give Alice a Thumbs-Upupdated: Thu Feb 25 2010 16:49:00

The actor's children "weren't freaked out" despite some outlandish costumes and characters

People.com: Fans Get All Access to Alice in Wonderlandupdated: Thu Feb 25 2010 12:29:00

Join Johnny Depp for the London premiere of his new movie

Disney goes goth for 'Alice'updated: Wed Feb 24 2010 12:18:00

Take note, parents of Disney-obsessed preteens: Your daughter might soon be trading in her pinks for blacks.

People.com: VIDEO: Johnny Depp Gets 'Mad As a Hatter' for Roleupdated: Thu Feb 11 2010 09:52:00

The actor talks about playing the "fascinating character" in the upcoming Alice in Wonderland

Anne Hathaway: Authenticity more important than being prettyupdated: Tue Feb 09 2010 12:22:00

Anne Hathaway will be Tim Burton-ized next month when the eclectic director's "Alice in Wonderland" is released in theaters.

People.com: Tim Burton to Make Cannes His Wonderlandupdated: Tue Jan 26 2010 12:55:00

The Edward Scissorhands director will head the jury in May

What happened to the 'Willy Wonka' kids?updated: Wed Jan 13 2010 14:46:00

Oompah-Loompa, Doompity Doo. I've got an exciting update for you!

Blockbuster bonanza: Big movies to look out for in 2010updated: Tue Jan 12 2010 14:11:00

After taking fewer risks in an uncertain economy, Hollywood is hoping this year's crop of sequels, remakes and CGI spectaculars will be safe bets at the box office.

Animated and horrifiedupdated: Fri Sep 11 2009 13:06:00

AOL's Russ Leatherman discusses the films "9," "Whiteout" and "Sorority Row."

Review: Animated '9' is engaging, inventiveupdated: Fri Sep 11 2009 13:06:00

The end of human civilization is not healthy for children and other living things.

People.com: VIDEO: Alice in Wonderland Trailer Is Releasedupdated: Wed Jul 22 2009 15:48:00

Check out Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton's upcoming adaptation

People.com: Lindsay Lohan Wants Seth Rogen to Call Her!updated: Fri Mar 20 2009 17:28:00

She dishes on the prospect of being unemployed and why she blogs about her personal life

The Screening Room: Top 10 movie presidentsupdated: Tue Jan 20 2009 12:36:00

To mark President Barack Obama's inauguration, the Screening Room takes a look at some of the great presidents who have graced our cinema screens.

Character actor Pat Hingle dies at 84updated: Mon Jan 05 2009 14:54:00

Longtime character actor Pat Hingle, a veteran of early television dramas, Westerns and four "Batman" films, has died at age 84, his family announced Sunday.

Money for (almost) nothing: Fat paychecks for very little workupdated: Thu Oct 02 2008 10:55:00

Work hard, get promoted, succeed in your new post, and eventually you'll start earning the big money. This progression seems like a firmly ingrained part of the American Dream, and it's certainly worked for a lot of people.

Time.com: Stan Winston: Monster Magicianupdated: Tue Jun 17 2008 00:45:00

Hollywood's dean of monster makeup, who created creatures in films such as Jurassic Park and Terminator, is dead at 62

Burton hits a barber-ous noteupdated: Mon Jan 28 2008 12:41:00

Cross one macabre-obsessed director with the grisly legend of a homicidal barber, add a lick of singing, a smart, oddball cast and what do you get?

Tim Burton's Sweeney Toddupdated: Mon Jan 28 2008 12:41:00

The Screening Room talks to Tim Burton, Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter about their new film Sweeney Todd.

The Screening Room gets animated at Annecyupdated: Thu Jan 10 2008 08:36:00

From bedroom creators to big studios, hand-drawn to CGI, animation has charmed and entertained children -- and, increasingly, adults -- for many years. The Screening Room went to Annecy in France to discover the secrets of success in animated films...

Animated competitionupdated: Thu Jan 10 2008 08:36:00

Myleene Klass looks at the growing competition of the animated film industry

People.com: Johnny Depp: I'd Sing for Tim Burton – and Barry Manilowupdated: Mon Dec 31 2007 13:42:00

Johnny Depp, who had no formal singing training before taking the starring role in the musical Sweeney Todd, says there are only two men he'd sing for.

Time.com: Sweeney Todd: Horror and Humanityupdated: Fri Dec 21 2007 15:45:00

Tim Burton's take on the Sondheim musical, says Richard Corliss, is faithful, liberating -- and bloody great

Murder, music and Johnny Deppupdated: Tue Dec 18 2007 18:21:00

Johnny Depp and Tim Burton discuss their murderous new musical, "Sweeney Todd."

People.com: Helena Bonham Carter Has a Babyupdated: Mon Dec 17 2007 14:23:00

Helena Bonham Carter and her director beau Tim Burton have welcomed their second child, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.

Golden Globes nominationsupdated: Fri Dec 14 2007 16:09:00

The nominees for the 65th annual Golden Globe Awards were announced at an event in Beverly Hills.

People.com: George Clooney Takes Season's First Film Prizeupdated: Thu Dec 06 2007 13:22:00

George Clooney and Casey Affleck took top male honors from the National Board of Review, which prides itself on being the oldest movie organization in the country (it's 98 years old) and the first to announce its prizes each year.

People.com: Tim Burton & Helena Bonham Carter's Gory Christmasupdated: Wed Dec 05 2007 08:02:00

The household of Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter is outfitted for Christmas – just not in the traditional manner.

Moviefone Unscripted: 'Bee Movie'updated: Tue Nov 06 2007 12:49:00

Moviefone ''Unscripted'' talks with Jerry Seinfeld and Renee Zellweger about their new animated comedy ''Bee Movie.''

Seinfeld's 'Bee' among buzzworthy fall filmsupdated: Mon Sep 03 2007 23:09:00

Hollywood may not have a Harry Potter, Spider-Man, Shrek or Capt. Jack Sparrow on its upcoming lineup. Yet the fall and holiday schedule does offer filmgoers a chance to catch up with some familiar characters, stories and movie-making teams.

Fall film previewupdated: Mon Sep 03 2007 23:09:00

Fall film preview

'Brokeback' director in China rowupdated: Wed Aug 29 2007 08:51:00

The Venice Film Festival opens its 75th anniversary edition Wednesday with an all-world premiere competition for the coveted Golden Lion, a cascade of stars including George Clooney and Keira Knightley, and its share of international controversy.

People.com: Helena Bonham Carter & Tim Burton Expecting a Babyupdated: Thu Aug 09 2007 10:32:00

Helena Bonham Carter and her beau, director Tim Burton, and are expecting their second child together, her rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.

EW Review: Macabre 'Corpse Bride'updated: Tue Jan 24 2006 15:33:00

Could it be that Tim Burton's entire career has been a slow and steady PR campaign for the other side, a sort of showbiz version of Jim Jones-style Kool-Aid?

EW review: 'Factory' of stalenessupdated: Wed Nov 09 2005 12:26:00

To paraphrase a line about contracts from the 1971 film starring Gene Wilder, "Don't talk to me about remakes, Wonka. They're strictly for suckers."

Review: 'Charlie' a sweet tripupdated: Fri Jul 15 2005 09:49:00

Director Tim Burton is now batting .500 in one of Hollywood's favorite games -- remaking films.

Childhood's horror and joyupdated: Wed Jul 13 2005 10:35:00

In the Roald Dahl canon, the short story "The Wish" is nothing exceptional.

EW DVD review: Bewildering 'Snicket'updated: Mon Apr 25 2005 15:45:00

Based on the first three novels of the deliciously malicious "Lemony Snicket" series, "A Series of Unfortunate Events" chronicles the misfortunes of the three extraordinary Baudelaire orphans, who are left in the not-so-loving care of a wickedly eccentric actor after their parents die in a mysterious fire.

Dracula meets the world's worst directorupdated: Tue Oct 19 2004 13:38:00

"Who in the world, outside of Tim Burton, would make an homage, a tribute to Ed Wood ... the worst director in the history of Hollywood?"

The new Martian chroniclesupdated: Wed Jan 14 2004 16:19:00

They've invaded Earth, tried to steal our air, and attacked Bugs Bunny. For Pete's sake, they've even kidnapped Santa Claus.

Review: Reel in 'Big Fish'updated: Thu Jan 08 2004 15:33:00

The fantasy/drama "Big Fish" is the best work to date from one of Hollywood's most eccentric and innovative directors, Tim Burton.

Fortune: Hits--Or Misses?updated: Mon Jun 25 2001 00:01:00

When Salomon Smith Barney analyst Jill Krutick upgraded Disney, citing the "psychological impact" of Pearl Harbor, it raised more than a few eyebrows. After all, can one movie, even a blockbuster, ...

Fortune: SAN FRANCISCO'S MULTIMEDIA GULCHupdated: Mon Mar 07 1994 00:01:00

| A new hot spot for high-tech startups is San Francisco's so-called Multimedia Gulch, a warehouse district hard by the ramps to the Bay Bridge. Here's where an urban breed of computer programmer -...

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