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FILE - In this June 22, 2011 file photo, a couple walk past an advertisement of the movie titled "Beginning of the Great Revival" marking the 90th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party founding on July 1, in Shanghai, China. The star-studded propaganda epic is facing claims that its box office numbers are being inflated by movie theaters. Chinese reads: Nationwide screening starts on June 15. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

Chinese epic faces box-office inflation charges

On top of all the preferential treatment for the propaganda epic that marks the 90th anniversary of China's Communist Party, at least one multiplex chain is being accused of trying ...

Jul 6, 2011, 1:38 a.m.
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'Cowboys & Aliens' stars to walk red carpet at Comic-Con

Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde are scheduled to walk the red carpet at San Diego’s Civic Theatre downtown as “Cowboys & Aliens” makes its world premiere at Comic-Con ...

Jul 5, 2011, 6:18 p.m.
In this publicity image released by Paramount Pictures, Optimus Prime is shown in a scene from "Transformers: Dark of the Moon." (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures)

'Transformers' fires up holiday weekend with $116M

"Transformers: Dark of the Moon" followed the franchise's previous installments to quick blockbuster status, hauling in $115.9 million over the long Fourth of July weekend.

Jul 5, 2011, 3:10 p.m.
In this film publicity image released by Paramount Pictures, Chris Evans is shown in a scene from the film "Captain America: The First Avenger." Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios gave distributors around the world the option of shortening the title to"The First Avenger." The only countries that took them up on it were Russia, Ukraine and South Korea. In other territories, the movie will go out with the full title, a sign that the brand value of the Marvel Comics hero trumps any potential anti-American sentiment in some parts of the world. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Jay Maidment)

'Captain America' keeps full name in most of world

Captain America will keep its patriotic full title in most of the world when the superhero adventure hits the big-screen.

Jul 5, 2011, 2:27 p.m.

Netflix to stream movies, shows in Latin America

Netflix is expanding its movie and TV show streaming service into 43 countries throughout Latin America in the online movie rental company's largest international expansion yet.

Jul 5, 2011, 7:33 a.m.
Charlie Day poses for a portrait in New York, Saturday, June 25, 2011. In the new comedy “Horrible Bosses,” Day stars alongside Jason Bateman and Jason Sudeikis as a trio of friends who plot to murder their variously oppressive managers. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)

`Sunny' star Charlie Day steps into limelight

Charlie Day can't say no to a good scheme.

Jul 5, 2011, 6:12 a.m.
In this publicity image released by Paramount Pictures, Bumblebee is shown in a scene from "Transformers: Dark of the Moon." (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures)

3-D helps lift 'Transformers' to $400M global haul

The "Transformers" robots have put their 3-D ticket-price advantage to good use.

Jul 4, 2011, 9:08 a.m.
FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009 file photo, British actor Daniel Radcliffe stands during the fourth day of the fifth Ashes cricket test match between England and Australia at the Oval cricket ground, London. Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe said he has given up drinking alcohol after realizing he was partying too hard. The 21-year-old actor says he began to drink too much while filming "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince," the sixth movie in the Harry Potter series, in 2009. He said; "I became so reliant on (alcohol) to enjoy stuff. There were a few years there when I was just so enamored with the idea of living some sort of famous person's lifestyle that really isn't suited to me." (AP Photo/Tom Hevezi, File)

Harry Potter star says he no longer drinks

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe said he has given up drinking alcohol after realizing he was partying too hard.

Jul 4, 2011, 6:13 a.m.
In this publicity image released by Paramount Pictures, Bumblebee is shown in a scene from "Transformers: Dark of the Moon." (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures)

'Transformers' shape up with year's best weekend

"Transformers" robots have lost some of their money-making power but delivered the biggest opening weekend domestically so far this year.

Jul 3, 2011, 9:12 a.m.
In this publicity image released by Paramount Pictures, Bumblebee is shown in a scene from "Transformers: Dark of the Moon." (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures)

'Transformers' climbs to $97.5M, aims for records

The latest "Transformers" sequel might set some revenue records over Fourth of July weekend.

Jul 2, 2011, 9:51 a.m.
In this film publicity image released by Paramount Pictures, Zack Mills, left, and Kyle Chandler are shown in a scene from "Super 8." The film which takes place in a quiet Ohio industrial town in the first half of 1979. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Francois Duhamel)

`Super 8' message: Technology not our friend

It's convenient to assign J.J. Abrams' "Super 8," one of this summer's biggest movies, an easy, modular genre: Intrepid small-town kids encounter the unknown, engage it, handle it far better ...

Jul 2, 2011, 3:37 a.m.
Prince Albert II of Monaco kisses his bride Charlene Princess of Monaco outside the Monaco palace, after the civil wedding marriage ceremony, Friday, July 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Eric Gaillard, Pool)

Albert, Charlene set for Monaco religious wedding

Newlyweds Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene, a one-time Olympic swimmer from South Africa, are ready to say their vows again, this time in a star-studded religious ceremony.

Jul 2, 2011, 2:07 a.m.
Chinese director Zhou Hao attends a presentation ceremony of the Chinese Documentary Festival in Hong Kong Saturday, July 2, 2011. News of the arrests of prominent Chinese dissidents like Ai Weiwei and Liu Xiaobo has dominated headlines and painted a picture of harsh oppression and censorship. But Zhou and another independent Chinese documentary maker attending the Hong Kong festival say they enjoy a great deal of creative freedom and can tackle most subjects they are interested in, in part thanks to the dissidents' sacrifices. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

China documentary directors say they enjoy freedom

News of the arrests of prominent Chinese dissidents like Ai Weiwei and Liu Xiaobo has dominated headlines and painted a picture of harsh oppression and censorship. But two independent Chinese ...

Jul 2, 2011, 2 a.m.
FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2006 file photo, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger celebrates with his wife Maria Shriver after giving his acceptance speech, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Maria Shriver has filed for divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger in Los Angeles Superior Court, Friday, July 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Maria Shriver files to divorce Schwarzenegger

Maria Shriver stood by Arnold Schwarzenegger when he ran for California's governorship in 2003, even after several women accused him of lecherous behavior.

Jul 2, 2011, 1:17 a.m.

China documentary directors say they have freedom

Chinese directors attending a Hong Kong documentary festival say they enjoy significant creative freedom despite outside opinion of harsh censorship and oppression.

Jul 1, 2011, 9:03 p.m.
FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2006 file photo, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger celebrates with his wife Maria Shriver after giving his acceptance speech, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Maria Shriver has filed for divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger in Los Angeles Superior Court, Friday, July 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Shriver files papers to divorce Schwarzenegger

Six weeks after Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed he had fathered a child out of wedlock, wife Maria Shriver filed divorce papers Friday to end their marriage of 25 years.

Jul 1, 2011, 5:02 p.m.
FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2006 file photo, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger celebrates with his wife Maria Shriver after giving his acceptance speech, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Maria Shriver has filed for divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger in Los Angeles Superior Court, Friday, July 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Shriver files to divorce Schwarzenegger

Six weeks after Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed he had fathered a child out of wedlock, his wife Maria Shriver filed divorce papers Friday to end their marriage of 25 years.

Jul 1, 2011, 3:55 p.m.
Director Steven Soderbergh shows off the Best Director Oscar he won for the movie "Traffic" at the 73rd annual Academy Awards.

Highbrow directors visit Comic-Con

Francis Ford Coppola and Steven Soderbergh are scheduled to appear at this year's convention.

Jul 1, 2011, 10:18 a.m.
FILE * In this Thursday, June 23, 2011 file photo actor Shia LaBeouf poses during a photo call for the world premiere of Hollywood blockbuster Transformers: Dark of the Moon, in Moscow. The 26-year-old actor told The Associated Press he was "done" with the action-packed franchise, adding he "doesn't have anything new to contribute." (AP Photo/Yury Samolygo)

Shia LaBeouf: This is my last "Transformers"

Shia LaBeouf's days of battling the Decepticons look to be over, with the Transformers star saying he has nothing more to offer after three films playing kid-next-door Sam Witwicky.

Jul 1, 2011, 6:59 a.m.

Citizen Critics lukewarm on 'Larry Crowne'

The Union-Tribune’s movie panel saw “Larry Crowne.”

Jul 1, 2011, 6 a.m.