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'Hangover 3' goes out with a bang in Sin City

One of the oddest moments for Todd Phillips, director of the "Hangover" movies, was meeting a Zach Galifianakis lookalike on the Vegas Strip who refused to have his picture taken if not paid. Galifianakis' hilarious bearded misfit Alan -- who takes center stage in the final installment, out this week -- has become a staple image on T shirts and tourist trinkets in Vegas, where the first blockbuster film was set in 2009.

Antonio Banderas to endure Chilean miners' ordeal in 'The 33'

Martin Sheen and Rodrigo Santoro will be co-starring in a feature film recounting one of the most harrowing events of 2010, reports Variety magazine. Antonio Banderas will star as the charismatic miner known as "Super Mario" in "The 33," a movie about the Copiapó copper/gold mine cave-in, in which 33 Chilean miners were trapped deep underground and eventually rescued after 69 days. This feature will be shot in Chile this fall by American-Mexican filmmaker Patricia Riggen, who made a name for herself in 2007 with "La Misma Luna" ("Under the Same Moon").

Antonio Banderas to endure Chilean miners' ordeal in 'The 33'

Martin Sheen and Rodrigo Santoro will be co-starring in a feature film recounting one of the most harrowing events of 2010, reports Variety magazine. Antonio Banderas will star as the charismatic miner known as "Super Mario" in "The 33," a movie about the Copiapó copper/gold mine cave-in, in which 33 Chilean miners were trapped deep underground and eventually rescued after 69 days. This feature will be shot in Chile this fall by American-Mexican filmmaker Patricia Riggen, who made a name for herself in 2007 with "La Misma Luna" ("Under the Same Moon").

Antonio Banderas to endure Chilean miners' ordeal in 'The 33'

Martin Sheen and Rodrigo Santoro will be co-starring in a feature film recounting one of the most harrowing events of 2010, reports Variety magazine. Antonio Banderas will star as the charismatic miner known as "Super Mario" in "The 33," a movie about the Copiapó copper/gold mine cave-in, in which 33 Chilean miners were trapped deep underground and eventually rescued after 69 days. This feature will be shot in Chile this fall by American-Mexican filmmaker Patricia Riggen, who made a name for herself in 2007 with "La Misma Luna" ("Under the Same Moon").

Antonio Banderas to endure Chilean miners' ordeal in 'The 33'

Martin Sheen and Rodrigo Santoro will be co-starring in a feature film recounting one of the most harrowing events of 2010, reports Variety magazine. Antonio Banderas will star as the charismatic miner known as "Super Mario" in "The 33," a movie about the Copiapó copper/gold mine cave-in, in which 33 Chilean miners were trapped deep underground and eventually rescued after 69 days. This feature will be shot in Chile this fall by American-Mexican filmmaker Patricia Riggen, who made a name for herself in 2007 with "La Misma Luna" ("Under the Same Moon").

The Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies at 74

Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and founding member of The Doors, died Monday in Germany after a long battle with cancer, according to a statement on the iconic band's Facebook page. Manzarek, who was 74, formed the group with Jim Morrison in 1965 after the two met by chance in Venice Beach, California. He died surrounded by his wife and brothers in a clinic in Rosenheim, Germany. mt/jm

Martin Scorsese to present Mel Brooks with AFI Award

By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Martin Scorsese and Mel Brooks are rarely mentioned in the same sentence. Although both men are film legends, their styles and subject matter are worlds apart-- one is associated with gritty depictions of criminality while the other is best known for his pioneering fart jokes.

'Star Wars' to bring 'Rebels' to new animated Disney TV series

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Disney said on Monday it will produce a new "Star Wars" animated series to air on television in the fall 2014, giving fans of the science-fiction franchise fresh stories before the next live-action film hits theaters in 2015. "Star Wars Rebels," based on George Lucas' multibillion dollar film franchise, will be set in the two decades between the events of the third and fourth films, where the Empire becomes a dominant force in the galaxy, Disney said.

Justin Timberlake is most in demand on red carpet in Cannes

Cannes, France, May 20 (EFE).- Teenage girls went wild when singer and actor Justin Timberlake stepped onto the red carpet at Cannes as part of the team that made the Coen brothers' movie "Inside Llewyn Davis." Hundreds of young girls waited hours Sunday to catch sight of Timberlake, some with the singer's name written across their bosoms. Hearing the screams for an autograph of their idol, he spent a fair amount of time signing his name for them before catching up with the rest of his companions on the red carpet.

'Star Trek' boldly goes to top of US box office

"Star Trek: Into Darkness" soared at warp speed to the top of the US box office, ousting blockbuster sequel "Iron Man 3," industry estimates showed Sunday. The latest installment of the cult science fiction phenomenon starring Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto took in $70.6 million on its debut weekend, according to industry tracker Exhibitor Relations. That's roughly double what runner up "Iron Man 3" -- the comic book superhero flick featuring Robert Downey Jr. -- made with $35.2 million.
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