Movies

Once again, an animated movie found itself ruling the weekend box office.

In this case, it was 'Rio.' The high-flying kids' movie, which features the voice talent of Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg and more, pulled in an estimated $40 million, making it the year's best opening thus far.

Coming in at a distant second was the much-anticipated 'Scream 4,' which opened with an underwhelming $19.3 million. That number is especially disappointing, considering 'Scream 3' grossed $34.7 million in its opening weekend 11 years ago.

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Often a character in a movie will be made an accountant to indicate that they're . . . well . . . boring.

But being a movie, this boring accountant has to be put in an interesting situation or nobody is going to want to pay ten bucks to see it.

So, in fact, many celluloid accountants turn out to be interesting and dynamic characters, rather than just soul-less bean counters.

We've compiled a list of five famous movie accountants in honor of tax season, which is also the season of the accountant.

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The surviving cast of the original 'Scream' trilogy is back together this weekend in 'Scream 4'. Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, David Arquette and of course the famous "Ghostface Killer" help introduce an all new cast of characters.

If a horror movie isn't your thing you might like 'Rio', the animated action film featuring a cast of crazy birds it's sure to be fun for the whole family it stars the voices of Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway and George Lopez. All this and more is playing this weekend at our local Marcus Theatres, get showtimes and see the trailers after the break.

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Yeah, together again only this time under different circumstances. I'm interested in the film because the both of them are more known for their dry wit. Swingers..er I mean  Singers great, comedians not. Should be interesting.
Mick Jagger is finally ready to shoot a comedy film he's been writing with David Bowie over the past 15 years.

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I'm not a fan of movies.  In fact, I can probably count all of the films I've ever watched on two hands.

After being pressed by co-workers, I looked up the American Film Institute's Top 100 Films Of All Time list to see how many of these "cultural touchstone" films I've seen

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Whoever invented this is a genius. I think I'll invite a couple thousand of my most intimate friends over tonight for drinks and dinner. Conversation might be a little difficult, but the food & drink tab will be zero.
I’ve always wondered about scenes in films where large crowds are needed.. I’m pretty certain that many scenes in epics like The Ten Commandments and Ben Hur actually used thousands of extras.

Of course, there are alternatives to buying thousands extras or visual effects. Sometimes full-sized photos are used to fill crowds. If you want your crowd to be three-dimensional, you might consider going with The Inflatable Crowd Company, which does just what its name implies.

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The life of singer Jeff Buckley is about to be told on the big screen.

According to Deadline, 'Welcome to the Rileys' helmer Jake Scott is set to direct an untitled biopic about the late singer, who died tragically in 1997 at the age of 30. Ryan Jaffe ('The Rocker') will pen the script, while Riley's mother, Mary Guibert, will serve as executive producer.

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Ever wanted to wear the crusty eyepatch of an American legend? Now's your chance!

John Wayne's estate is auctioning off memorabilia from his acting career that spanned more than 170 films.

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Get your "I'll be back" jokes ready, because Arnold Schwarzenegger is reportedly eyeing a major return to the big screen.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Governator is in talks to join 'The Last Stand,' in which he would play a bordertown sheriff who teams with his inexperienced staff to hunt down a Mexico-bound cartel leader.

The film is being directed by Jee-woon Kim ('The Good, The Bad, The Weird'), and is tentatively set to begin shooting in late August. Sources tell the Hollywood Reporter that negotiations are moving along, though the deal could still fall apart over money.

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Legendary film director Sidney Lumet, the man behind such classic movies as '12 Angry Men,' 'Serpico' and 'Network,' died Saturday morning of lymphoma at his home in Manhattan, the New York Times has confirmed. He was 86.

Though he never won an Oscar for directing, Lumet had a longstanding history with the Academy Awards, beginning with his first movie, '12 Angry Men,' in 1957. The film garnered three Oscar nominations, including one for Lumet, and starred Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb and more as a group of jurors who must determine whether or not a teenage boy killed his father.

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Lot's of choices at the movies this weekend, a little something for everyone. Russell Brand stars in a remake of the 80's classic 'Arthur'. Danny McBride, James Franco and Natalie Portman star in a "epic comedy adventure", a.k.a a stoner comedy called 'Your Highness'. Maybe action/adventure is more your thing, then check out Eric Bana and Cate Blanchett in 'Hana'. And for the crowd that is looking for a feel good movie this weekend check out the true life inspired 'Soul Surfer' with Helen Hunt andCarrie Underwood. See the trailers and get showtime after the break.

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Easter came a bit early at the movies this weekend, thanks to the live-action/animated movie ÔHop.Õ

The film, which features the voice talent of comedian Russell Brand, vastly exceeded expectations at the box office with an impressive $38. 2 million, marking the highest weekend debut of the year.

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