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Tribeca festival turns somber with 9-11 films (Reuters)

April 24, 2006

Robert De Niro speaks at a news conference kicking off the Tribeca Film Festival in New York April 24, 2006. (Chip East/Reuters)Reuters - The film festival founded by Robert De Niro to help revitalize lower Manhattan after the September 11 attacks is in its fifth year, and organizers say that means it's time to watch uncomfortable films about that day.


'Silent Hill' Leads Box Office With $20.2M (AP)

April 24, 2006

A show attendee walks past a poster of Sony Pictures' movie 'Silent Hill' during the opening day of ShoWest at Paris hotel-casino in Las Vegas in this Monday, March 13, 2006, file photo. 'Silent Hill' debuted with $20.2 million in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, April 23, 2006. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)AP - Horror was king of the hill at the box office again. "Silent Hill" debuted as the weekend's top movie, taking in $20.2 million, the latest in a string of No. 1 debuts for fright films, including "Hostel" and "When a Stranger Calls."


Tribeca Faces 9/11 Horror With 'United 93' (AP)

April 24, 2006

Emergency workers look at the crater created when United Airlines Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville, Pa., on Sept. 11, 2001. 'United 93,' the first big-screen dramatization centered on the terrorist attacks, is everything you could imagine and more, a painfully authentic account of the hijacked plane that crashed in rural Pennsylvania after passengers fought to retake the jet. Are audiences ready for this? The film premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival, Tuesday, April 25, 2006. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)AP - The choice of the Hugh Grant comedy "About a Boy" to open the first Tribeca Film Festival in 2002 was a conscious attempt to turn away from the horrors of Sept. 11, the impetus for the festival, and give people a reason to laugh again, if only for one night.


'Virgin,' 'Crashers' Lead MTV Movie Awards (AP)

April 24, 2006

This undated file photo originally supplied by Universal Pictues shows Steve Carell starring as Andy, the title character in the comedy 'The 40 Year-Old Virgin, ' in a scene with an unidentified actress. The film and 'Wedding Crashers' lead with five MTV Movie Award nominations each, MTV announced Monday, April 24, 2006 . Both films will compete for best movie along with 'Batman Begins,' 'King Kong' and 'Sin City.'(AP Photo/Universal Pictures,Suzanne Hanover)AP - Comedies, frequently snubbed by award shows, will be front and center at this year's MTV Movie Awards. "The 40-Year Old Virgin" and "Wedding Crashers" lead with five nominations each, MTV announced Monday. Both films will compete for best movie along with "Batman Begins," "King Kong" and "Sin City."


Cruise: Rome Trip 'Mission Impossible' (AP)

April 24, 2006

US actor Tom Cruise smiles after he was presented with a teddy bear by a fan in central Piazza del Popolo in Rome Monday, April 24, 2006. Tom Cruise arrived here to promote the world premiere of his last movie 'Mission Impossible III'. Many of the scenes were shot in the eternal city. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)AP - Tom Cruise says his "mission impossible" was leaving his infant daughter and fiancee Katie Holmes to promote his new film, "Mission: Impossible III," in Rome.


Carell, Vaughn Crash MTV Awards (E! Online)

April 24, 2006

Steve Carell, Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson are going for the gold--the Golden Popcorn, that is.E! Online - Steve Carell, Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson are going for the gold--the Golden Popcorn, that is.


'United 93': Is America Ready for Movie? (AP)

April 24, 2006

'United 93' director Paul Greengrass poses for a photograph, Tuesday, April 18, 2006, while promoting his film in New York. Greengrass wrote and directed the film about the flight and passengers aboard United Airlines flight 93, the fourth hijacked plane on Sept. 11, 2001, which crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)AP - Hollywood is about to test your emotional fortitude with a simple, searing question: Are you ready to relive Sept. 11?


FAA Official Plays Self in 'United 93' (AP)

April 24, 2006

'United 93' director Paul Greengrass stands behind Ben Sliney as they pose for a photograph, Tuesday, April 18, 2006, while promoting the film in New York. Greengrass wrote and directed the film about the flight and passengers aboard United Airlines flight 93, the fourth hijacked plane on Sept. 11, 2001, which crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Sliney, operations manager of the Federal Aviation Authority's Herndon, Virginia, facility on that day, plays himself in the film. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)AP - Mental reruns of Sept. 11 go through everyone's mind now and then. Ben Sliney, a key player in bringing that day's air-traffic crisis under control, relived his Sept. 11 on a movie set.


Suri's Dad Roams to Rome (E! Online)

April 24, 2006

E! Online - Is the Tom Cruise publicity machine finally taking a break from its jet-setting promotional ways? Not quite.

Tom Cruise Didn't Want to Leave Daughter (AP)

April 24, 2006

This photo, supplied by ABC, shows new father Tom Cruise and the cast of 'Mission Impossible III' sitting down for an interview with ABC News' Deborah Roberts, in Los Angeles, Thursday night, April 20, 2006,to discuss the highly anticipated movie. They are, seated, from left; Ving Rhames, Keri Russell, Roberts, Cruise and director J.J.Abrams. Standing, from left, are; an unidentified woman, Laurence Fishburne, Michele Monaghan, Jonathon Rhys-Myers and Phillip Seymour Hoffman. The interview is one of the first that Cruise participated in since the birth of his daughter. The interview on an abbreviated '20/20' television magazine show airs at a special time on Friday night, April 21, on ABC Television Network. The film opens in U.S. theaters on May 5.(AP Photo/ABC, Rick Rowell)AP - Tom Cruise said Monday his "Mission Impossible" was tearing himself away from his newborn daughter to promote his new movie in the Italian capital.


Papa Cruise Makes Suprise Showing (AP)

April 24, 2006

This photo, supplied by ABC, shows new father Tom Cruise joined the cast of 'Mission Impossible III' for an interview with ABC News' Deborah Roberts, in Los Angeles, Thursday night, April 20, 2006,to discuss the highly anticipated movie. The interview is one of the first that Tom Cruise participated in since the birth of his daughter. An abbreviated '20/20' television magazine show airs at a special time on Friday night, April 21, on ABC Television Network. The film opens in U.S. theaters on May 5.(AP Photo /Rick Rowell,ABC)AP - Tom Cruise says his "mission impossible" was leaving his infant daughter and fiancee Katie Holmes to promote his new film, "Mission: Impossible III," in Rome.


Comedies Dominate MTV Awards (AP)

April 24, 2006

This undated file photo originally supplied by Universal Pictues shows Steve Carell starring as Andy, the title character in the comedy 'The 40 Year-Old Virgin, ' in a scene with an unidentified actress. The film and 'Wedding Crashers' lead with five MTV Movie Award nominations each, MTV announced Monday, April 24, 2006 . Both films will compete for best movie along with 'Batman Begins,' 'King Kong' and 'Sin City.'(AP Photo/Universal Pictures,Suzanne Hanover)AP - Comedies, frequently snubbed by award shows, will be front and center at this year's MTV Movie Awards.


DiCaprio Dinged During Shoot (E! Online)

April 24, 2006

The Aviator was temporarily grounded over the weekend.E! Online - The Aviator was temporarily grounded over the weekend.


"Titanic" director: digital cinema will save biz (Reuters)

April 24, 2006

Director James Cameron (R), along with actor Bill Paxton, wear 3-D glasses during red carpet arrivals for their documentary film 'Ghosts of the Abyss,' in Cannes in a May 17, 2003 file photo. Cameron, warning that Hollywood is 'in a fight for survival,' wants the movie industry to offer films in digital 3-D to counteract declining sales and rampant piracy. (Eric Gaillard/Reuters)Reuters - "Titanic" director James Cameron, warning that Hollywood is "in a fight for survival," wants the movie industry to offer films in digital 3-D to counteract declining sales and rampant piracy.


Big-screen battle for "Star Blazers" (Reuters)

April 24, 2006

Reuters - The classic Japanese anime "Star Blazers" is being developed as a live-action Hollywood feature.

DeVito, Walsh sweet on "Sugar" (Reuters)

April 24, 2006

Actor Danny DeVito is seen in Pasadena, California, January 13, 2006. DeVito, Dylan Walsh and Justin Long are starring in the indie comedy 'One Part Sugar.' (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)Reuters - Danny DeVito, Dylan Walsh and Justin Long are starring in the indie comedy "One Part Sugar."


Ubach inks deal, "Hellboy" director called by "Sea" (Reuters)

April 24, 2006

Alanna Ubacho is seen in Universal City, California, December 16, 2004. Ubach, famed for her role as the sorority sister and best friend of Reese Witherspoon's character in the two 'Legally Blonde' films, has signed a development deal with Warner Bros. TV-based company Werner-Gold-Miller, which will devep a series vehicle for her. (Robert Galbraith/Reuters)Reuters - Alanna Ubach, famed for her role as the sorority sister and best friend of Reese Witherspoon's character in the two "Legally Blonde" films, has signed a development deal with Warner Bros. TV-based company Werner-Gold-Miller, which will devep a series vehicle for her.


Denton, Kattan now "Wanted" men (Reuters)

April 24, 2006

Actor James Denton poses as he arrives at the 2006 Writers Guild Awards in Hollywood, California, in this February 4, 2006 file photo. Denton and 'Saturday Night Live' alumnus Chris Kattan have signed on to star as cowboys in the indie zombie comedy 'Wanted: Undead or Alive,' it was reported April 24. (Fred Prouser/Reuters)Reuters - "Desperate Housewives" hunk James Denton and "Saturday Night Live" alumnus Chris Kattan have signed on to star as cowboys in the indie zombie comedy "Wanted: Undead or Alive."


Wahlberg finds nemesis for "Shooter" (Reuters)

April 24, 2006

Actor Michael Pena gestures during a panel discussion for the HBO television movie 'Walkout' in Pasadena, California in this January 13, 2006 file photo. Pena has signed to star opposite Mark Wahlberg in the political thriller 'Shooter,' it was reported April 24. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)Reuters - Michael Pena, who delivered a breakout performance as the smooth-talking locksmith in best-picture Oscar winner "Crash," has signed to star opposite Mark Wahlberg in the political thriller "Shooter."


"Scary" star Faris falls for "Mama's Boy" (Reuters)

April 24, 2006

Actress Anna Faris arrives for The Weinstein Company 2006 pre-Oscar party in West Hollywood in this March 4, 2006 file photo. Faris is joining 'Napoleon Dynamite' star Jon Heder in the comedy 'Mama's Boy', it was reported April 24, 2006. (Phil McCarten/Reuters)Reuters - Fresh off a successful turn in "Scary Movie 4," Anna Faris is joining "Napoleon Dynamite" star Jon Heder in the comedy "Mama's Boy."


Director takes "Special" assignment (Reuters)

April 24, 2006

Actresses Mary-Kate (R) and Ashley Olsen pose with director Dennie Gordon at the premiere of 'New York Minute' in New York in this May 4, 2004 file photo. Gordon is returning to her dramatic roots with the thriller 'A Special Relationship', it was reported April 24, 2006. (Albert Ferreira/Reuters)Reuters - Dennie Gordon, who directed the Olsen twins in "New York Minute," as well as numerous TV comedies, is returning to her dramatic roots with the thriller "A Special Relationship."


"Silent Hill" Reviews a Mute Point (E! Online)

April 24, 2006

The nation's leading film critics hated Silent Hill. Lot of influence they had.E! Online - The nation's leading film critics hated Silent Hill. Lot of influence they had.