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Joke on Europe as Madagascar sequel comes to Cannes

themin — Sat, 19 May 2012 08:16:14 +0000

CANNES, France (Reuters) – The joke is on Europe, and in particular France, with the third animated “Madagascar” adventure, which has its world premiere at the Cannes film festival on Friday bringing big names in comedy to the red carpet.

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Michael Jackson costumes shown on world tour

themin — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:18:24 +0000

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A collection of costumes worn by the late Michael Jackson is going on a global tour starting next month ahead of an auction in Beverly Hills in December, Julien’s Auctions said on Monday.

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“House” finale bittersweet: “Everybody Dies”

themin — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:14:21 +0000

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – TV medical drama “House” ends on a bittersweet note this month in a series finale titled “Everybody Dies” that sees cantankerous but brilliant Dr. Gregory House examining his future and personal demons, show creator David Shore said on Thursday.

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“Avengers” muscles to record $200 million in debut

themin — Mon, 07 May 2012 08:12:57 +0000

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – “The Avengers” proved that five superheroes are better than one by bursting into Hollywood’s record books with a massive $200.3 million in ticket sales over its opening weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters, kicking off Hollywood’s summer movie season with a bang.

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Munch’s “The Scream” sells for record $120 million

themin — Thu, 03 May 2012 08:20:11 +0000

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Edvard Munch’s masterpiece “The Scream,” one of the world’s most recognizable works of art, sold for $120 million at Sotheby’s on Wednesday, setting a new record as the most expensive piece of art ever sold at auction.

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Obama jabs at Romney at White House Correspondents’ dinner

themin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:13:55 +0000

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama poked fun at his likely presidential rival Mitt Romney and Republican opponents in Congress on Saturday night, including a dig at Romney’s treatment of a pet dog, at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

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Serial killer drama leads British BAFTA TV awards

themin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:13:19 +0000

LONDON (Reuters) – A British mini-series based on the life of serial killer Fred West led the BAFTA TV nominations on Tuesday with four, including best actor and actress for the two central characters.

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Under pressure, Disney film boss Ross resigns

themin — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:15:28 +0000

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Rich Ross resigned under pressure as chairman of Walt Disney Co’s movie studio after a less than three-year run that included the release of “John Carter,” one of the biggest flops in recent Hollywood history.

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Check that bought Superman rights for $130 sells for $160,000

themin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:13:56 +0000

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Decades after two young cartoonists from Cleveland sold the rights to Superman for $130, their 1938 paycheck fetched $160,000 on Monday in an online auction.

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“Believe” it: Bieber, Swift team up for new song

themin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:13:22 +0000

(Reuters) – Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has teamed with country sensation Taylor Swift on a new song for his upcoming third album, though details were scant as the “Boyfriend” singer keeps fans guessing.

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