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Hunger Games Takes in $20M Overnight

Dustin Lushing — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:20:05 CDT

Sold-out theaters scored a record-breaking $19.7 million for The Hunger Games at its midnight premiere last night. The box office receipts rank as the highest midnight total for a non-sequel, reports Entertainment Weekly , and the blockbuster is well on its way to an opening weekend above $100 million. The...

14 Scariest Twilight Souvenirs

Evann Gastaldo — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:56:17 CST

As thousands of fans mobbed last night’s New Moon premiere (some had been waiting since Thursday afternoon, the AP reports), Gawker runs down the 14 craziest pieces of Twilight merchandise: Edward Cullen panties Edward Cullen sock puppet Jacob Black light switch cover Vampire sparkle dildo Edward Cullen sweatshirt that reads,...

'Harry' Charms Kid Reporter

Evann Gastaldo — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:53:01 CDT

Daniel Radcliffe didn't need his onscreen counterpart's wand to charm a very cub reporter at the New York premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince . As journos pressed in on all sides, Radcliffe zeroed in on the nervous 11-year-old Scholastic News reporter, New York reports. He continually—but politely—...

Gordon Brown Is Gay: Bruno

Evann Gastaldo — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:12:02 CDT

Bruno, Sacha Baron Cohen’s gay fashionista alter ego, continued his string of outrageous appearances at the London premiere of his film, the Telegraph reports. This time, he had some advice for Prime Minister Gordon Brown: “The guy needs a total makeover. He needs a fake tan, he needs to wear...

Kidman Isn't 'Proud' of Job in Australia

Harry Kimball — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:17:09 CST

Nicole Kidman “squirmed” through the Sydney premier of her movie, Australia , and fled the country soon after, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. “I can't look at this movie and be proud of what I've done,” the actress said. “It's just impossible for me to connect to it emotionally at all....

Jen Man-Shopped in Mayer Lull

Evann Gastaldo — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:02:39 CST

Jennifer Aniston was on the prowl for arm candy when it looked like she might be forced to attend her film premiere dateless, the New York Post reports. During the much-publicized lull in her relationship with John Mayer, Aniston’s camp went out shopping for dates—a task made especially important...

Potter Flick Pushed to Summer

Peter Fearon — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:33:01 CDT

Harry Potter won't be working movie magic in November. In a surprise move, Warner Bros. has pushed back the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to July of 2009, MTV reports. The studio says the move isn't because of any problems with the film. It simply needs a...

Abigail Breslin: Little Miss a Serious Actress

Harry Kimball — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:37:00 CDT

Pint-sized Abigail Breslin swears that her Oscar nod and whirlwind career have barely changed her life, Vanity Fair reports. She will admit that her best supporting actress nomination for Little Miss Sunshine “was really exciting," but so are the 12-year-old's veterinary dreams. “I got to ride a sea lion, and...

Aniston to Face Jolie This Fall

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:55:04 CDT

Finally , Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston will have their day to duke it out—in theaters, that is. Brad Pitt's current partner and ex-wife will go head-to-head on Oct. 24, when both have a movie coming out: Jolie in Clint Eastwood's missing-child drama Changeling and Aniston in the romantic comedy...