Film
"Twilight" fans have sky-high hopes for movie
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The makers of teen vampire movie "Twilight" have seen fan excitement reach bloodcurdling levels ahead of the U.S. debut on Friday, but as expectations rise, some industry watchers are wondering if all the hype could be too much of a good thing. Full Article
Sundance to open with Australian claymation movie
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Sundance Film Festival, the top destination for U.S. independent filmmakers, on Wednesday unveiled the opening-night movie for its 25th edition in January, the clay animation feature "Mary and Max." Full Article
Talk of the Town: Sexy Hugh Jackman
Nov 19 - Talk of the Town brings you the latest in news, music and celebrity talk. Play Video
| Title/Distributor | Wknd. Gross | Total Gross | # Theaters | Last Wk. | Days Released | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quantum of Solace Sony |
$67528882 | $67528882 | 3451 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Paramount |
$35017301 | $116905195 | 4065 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 | Role Models Universal |
$11150030 | $37577245 | 2798 | 2 | 10 |
| 4 | High School Musical 3: Senior Year Disney |
$5656162 | $84169216 | 3202 | 3 | 24 |
| 5 | Changeling Universal |
$4254080 | $27631772 | 1896 | 4 | 24 |
Hollywood's "Wizard of Oz" lauded for stunning, sexy epic
SYDNEY (Reuters) - With stunning scenery, steamy love scenes, and an adorable Aboriginal child star, the outback epic "Australia" received largely positive reviews after its world premiere but failed to meet all the high expectations. Full Article
Small businesses feel Wall Street's pain
BOSTON (Reuters) - Wall Street's pain is rippling through U.S. small businesses, as bankers who once pulled in million-dollar bonuses lose their jobs and cut back spending on everything from parties to home improvements. Full Article
