Movies

New York, November 20 -- The second film adaptation of author Stephenie Meyer's popular supernatural romance series, "The Twilight Saga: New Moon", is out in theaters Friday, and is expected to take nearly $100 million in UK and US cinemas.

New York -- U.S. director Chris Weitz says the process of helming films is so exhausting he might only make one more in his career.

Washington, November 15 -- The teenagers may have been hooked to the best-selling Twilight series, however, critics perceive its female lead Bella as weak, dependent, and anti-feminist

Los Angeles -- Martin Scorsese is to be presented with a lifetime achievement honor at the upcoming 67th annual Golden Globe Awards show in Los Angeles, organizers said.

Beverly Hills, Calif. -- David Rockwell has signed on to be the production designer for the 82nd Academy Awards in Los Angeles for the second year in a row, it was announced Thursday.

Los Angeles -- The Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" has grossed more than $200 million worldwide, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced Thursday.

Chicago -- Colin Farrell, Gary Mule Deer and Regie Hamm are to take part in a Chicago benefit for The Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics, organizers said.

Los Angeles -- Mark Zoradi, president of Walt Disney Studios, is the latest in a string of executives to leave the company in recent weeks, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Los Angeles -- The theatrical run of the Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" has been extended through Nov. 29, Sony announced.

New York -- Miramax Films President Daniel Battsek is leaving his post as part of the U.S. film studio's decision to move in a new direction, a Disney official said.