New works, dancers promise bright future for Vienna Ballet
The future looks strong for the Vienna Ballet following an evening of premieres Wednesday that featured a completely original work and promising last-minute casting.
'Cirque du Soleil' makes 3D leap to the big screen
Oscar-winning director James Cameron, who broke new ground with 3D technology with "Avatar," is bringing that knowhow to Cirque du Soleil, producing a 3D film featuring the high-flying acrobatic troupe.
Middle Earth mania for Hobbit debut
Huge crowds swarmed central Wellington on Wednesday for the world premiere of Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit", an event that sparked Middle Earth mania and brought a touch of Hollywood to New Zealand.
'Twilight' takes huge bite out of weekend movie sales
The final chapter of the blockbuster "Twilight" vampire film franchise earned some $138 million in its debut, taking a huge bite out of weekend movie ticket sales.
New Bond film 'Skyfall' gets royal red carpet premiere
Daniel Craig thrilled James Bond fans in London Tuesday when he stepped onto the red carpet with co-stars Judi Dench and Javier Bardem for the world premiere of the 23rd Bond film "Skyfall".
'Hotel Transylvania' checks in with top box office spot
The animated monsters who become Dracula's guests in "Hotel Transylvania" scared up $43 million in their first weekend out.
Ang Lee breaks every rule in new 'Life of Pi' film
Director Ang Lee brought the best-selling novel into stunning 3D life with a production featuring an unknown Indian actor, four tigers and the world's biggest wave machine.
Busan film fest embraces Asian diversity
A Hong Kong action-thriller and a rural drama from Bangladesh will open and close Asia's top film festival next month, as its South Korean hosts look to share more of the spotlight with regional offerings.
Makeup masks all-star cast in 'Cloud Atlas'
Heaps of makeup transformed the all-star cast of "Cloud Atlas," which premiered on Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival, "startling" the cast members themselves.
Batman movie director laments 'savage' massacre
Batman movie director Christopher Nolan lamented Friday the "senseless tragedy' and "unbearably savage" gunning down of 12 movie goers at a Colorado theater screening of "The Dark Knight Rises."
Vigil held after US massacre at Batman screening
An emotional candle-lit vigil was held late Friday for the victims of a US massacre at a premiere of the latest Batman movie, which left 12 people dead and nearly 60 injured.
US gunman bought 6,000 rounds of ammo
The gunman arrested over the Colorado movie theater massacre bought more than 6,000 rounds of ammunition over the Internet in the last two months, the local police chief said Friday.