'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes
"Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed ...

'Gatsby' gives 'Iron Man 3' a run for its money
Gatsby looks almost as great as a superhero at the weekend box office. Leonard DiCaprio's "The Great Gatsby" partied like it was the Roaring '20s with ...
British director Bryan Forbes dies at age 86
British film director Bryan Forbes, whose work includes the original 1970s horror classic "The Stepford Wives," has died at age 86 after a long ...

Will Downey suit up again after $175M 'IM3' haul?
Iron Man reigns as the standard-bearer of Hollywood superheroes with a $175.3 million domestic opening weekend for his latest sequel and an overseas ...

'Iron Man 3' grabs $21.5M in China opening day
Iron Man has outgunned the entire Avengers crew in China. According to distributor Disney, Robert Downey Jr.'s solo sequel "Iron Man 3" had a record ...

'Iron Man 3' rules world, 'Pain & Gain' takes US
"Iron Man 3" was the heavy-lifter at theaters with a colossal overseas debut that overshadowed a gang of mercenary bodybuilders in a sleepy pre-summer ...

Robert Downey Jr. promotes 'Iron Man 3' in Beijing
Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr. has traveled to Beijing to promote "Iron Man 3," which was filmed partly in China and features well-known Chinese ...

SHOW BITS: A bump in the night for Kim K.
Show Bits brings you the 85th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles through the eyes of Associated Press journalists. Follow them on Twitter where ...

Waltz wins supporting-actor prize for 'Django'
Christoph Waltz really owes Quentin Tarantino. Waltz won his second supporting-actor Academy Award on Sunday for a Tarantino film, this time as a ...

SHOW BITS: It's after-party time
Show Bits brings you the 70th annual Golden Globes awards through the eyes of Associated Press journalists. Follow them on Twitter where available ...

Expect 16 perspectives on stars at Golden Globes
It's a few days before the Golden Globes, and the Beverly Hilton International Ballroom is having a little work done. Crystal chandeliers are being ...

People's Choice Awards a feast for 'Hunger Games'
"The Hunger Games" devoured the competition at the People's Choice Awards, emerging the top victor with five trophies. Katy Perry won three awards at ...

Highlights of Hollywood's 2013 film lineup
Highlights of Hollywood's 2013 schedule (release dates are subject to change): JANUARY: "Broken City": Mark Wahlberg's an ex-cop out for revenge ...

Hollywood sticks to tried and true in 2013 lineup
It's not really news that Arnold Schwarzenegger is back this year. Everybody else in Hollywood is, too, so why not the former California governor? ...

Reese Witherspoon honored by March of Dimes
New mom Reese Witherspoon is being honored by March of Dimes for being a model celebrity parent. The 36-year-old Oscar winner and mother of three will ...