Michael Jackson's Farewell Rehearsal Coming to Home Theater Near You?
· The concert promoter behind Michael Jackson's would-be comeback tour says now that the late King of Pop's last rehearsal was recorded with high-definition video and…
We Know the Feeling, Megan: Fallen Cracks $200 Million
As sure as Flower Kid's affection for Megan Fox, America this weekend declared its unwavering love for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Its opening crushed every…
More Than Meets the Eye
Wow. That was some kind of week. Three of the year's biggest news stories landed on our desks in quick succession -- but not even Gooby can prepare you for the crushing…
Michael Jackson and Brett Ratner: The Pajama Party Years
Much like last week's devastating Pixar house-call story, Brett Ratner's remembrance today of Michael Jackson requires little embellishment, comment or elaboration…
Shocking New Ads Link Youthful Trampoline-Jumping to Scientology
It's recruiting season again at the Church of Scientology, where three stylish new TV spots make all the drama of life -- including love, chocolate and "kids on…
Anthony Mackie on Hurt Locker and the Trouble with War Movies
Anthony Mackie didn't need much convincing to take the role of Sgt. J.T. Sanborn, the by-the-book foil to Jeremy Renner's world-weary U.S. Army bomb defuser in the…
Will Michael Jackson Remain a Brüno Punchline?
I guess it's not a spoiler if the scene doesn't make the final cut, but be warned anyway: Universal lifted a Michael Jackson-related sequence from Brüno just hours…
...And One Jive-Talking Chevrolet to Rule Them All
Welcome back to Movieline Attractions, your regular guide to everything new, noteworthy and culture-war inducing at box office. This week, we sit back and watch Michael…
The Thinking Person's Guide to Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
You know about its fall from critical grace. You know about its shamelessness and robot minstrelsy. You also know it's already one of the biggest blockbusters ever. For…
Farrah Fawcett Dead at 62
More sad news for the week: Farrah Fawcett died this morning after a protracted battle with cancer. She was 62. Fawcett received last rites earlier today, according to…
'Fat Suit, Fat Suit, Fat Suit': Studios Stay In the Eddie Murphy Business
Remember the Eddie Murphy film that opened a couple weeks ago? The one that finished sixth at the box office and won't last through July at multiplexes where its sad…
The Box Trailer: Richard Kelly Does a Mean Stanley Kubrick Impression
The first trailer for The Box debuted late Wednesday, featuring Cameron Diaz, James Marsden and Frank Langella in all their '70s-era period splendor. Another nod to the…
Ryan Reynolds Goes Underground. Literally.
· If you're Ryan Reynolds, how do you follow up your surprise summer romcom hit The Proposal? How else? Sign on for Buried, a mini-budget indie about a civilian…
Who Stands to Gain the Most From Oscar's Best Picture Bombshell?
It's the biggest news to hit the Oscars since, well, probably ever: The 82nd Academy Awards will feature 10 Best Picture nominees, doubling the standard upheld since…
Own a Piece of the Weinstein Empire for the Low Price of $29.75 Million
Like the company that bears his and his brother's name, Bob Weinstein is downsizing. His 14-bedroom co-op duplex on Central Park West has gone on the market for the…
