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    'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' Director Jon M. Chu on Not Shooting in 3D, Addressing Studio Notes

    'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' Director Jon M. Chu on Not Shooting in 3D, Addressing Studio Notes

    10:08 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • Todd Gilchrist
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    At the 2012 South by Southwest Film Festival, the director talked to THR about the "freeing" experience of shooting his sequel in 2D on film. Read more

  2. Kathryn Bigelow, Mark Boal Consulted White House Officials For Bin Laden Movie

    Kathryn Bigelow, Mark Boal Consulted White House Officials For Bin Laden Movie

    7:43 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • Todd Gilchrist
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    A watchdog organization uncovered 153 pages of records revealing meetings between the filmmakers and White House officials. Read more

  3. Fox Hopes New 'Life of Pi' Date Formula for Success

    Fox Hopes New 'Life of Pi' Date Formula for Success

    7:00 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • Borys Kit
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    After Fox moved its initial release date to avoid "The Hobbit," the studio hopes the Ang Lee-directed fantasy film will fare better against "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 2." Read more

  4. Review
    Redlegs: Film Review

    Redlegs: Film Review

    6:15 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • John DeFore
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    Movie critic Brandon Harris makes his directorial debut that centers on three young men who reunite for the funeral of their friend. Read more

  5. Cannes Day 8: 'On the Road' Photocall, '7 Days in Havana' With Benicio del Toro

    Cannes Day 8: 'On the Road' Photocall, '7 Days in Havana' With Benicio del Toro

    6:04 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • THR Staff
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    Kristen Stewart, Kirsten Dunst and the rest of the cast of Walter Salles' film pose for photos, while Benicio del Toro joins several other directors to promote their new project. View gallery

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    Cannes 2012: Ethan Hawke Time-Travel Thriller 'Predestination' Bought By Sony

    Cannes 2012: Ethan Hawke Time-Travel Thriller 'Predestination' Bought By Sony

    5:27 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • Borys Kit
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    The project reteams Hawke with the writer-director team known as the Spierig Brothers, for whom he starred in the 2010 vampire movie "Daybreakers." Read more

  7. Cannes 2012: Kanye West Debuts Groundbreaking Film with Kim Kardashian, Jay-Z in Attendance

    Cannes 2012: Kanye West Debuts Groundbreaking Film with Kim Kardashian, Jay-Z in Attendance

    5:18 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • Rebecca Ford
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    The Grammy-winning rapper directed "Cruel Summer," which is being touted as a seven-screen art installation. Read more

  8. 'The Grey,' 'Chronicle' Top DVD, Blu-ray Sales Charts

    'The Grey,' 'Chronicle' Top DVD, Blu-ray Sales Charts

    4:53 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • Thomas K. Arnold
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    New releases "The Devil Inside" and "One for the Money" were the No. 1 and 2 rentals. Read more

  9. Review
    Le Grand Soir: Cannes Review

    Le Grand Soir: Cannes Review

    4:41 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • Megan Lehmann
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    Gerard Depardieu and Albert Dupontel star in this punk rock comedy that is up for an Un Certain Regard at the Cannes Film Festival. Read more

  10. Heat Vision
    Universal to Develop Movie Based on Lego 'Hero Factory' Robots (Exclusive)

    Universal to Develop Movie Based on Lego 'Hero Factory' Robots (Exclusive)

    4:41 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • Borys Kit
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    Michael Finch and Alex Litvak, best known for writing 2010’s sci-fi hit "Predators," are in negotiations to pen the script for the project. Read more

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    Gary Oldman Joining MGM's 'Robocop' Remake (Exclusive)

    Gary Oldman Joining MGM's 'Robocop' Remake (Exclusive)

    3:44 pm PDT 5/23/2012
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    The actor will star opposite Joel Kinnaman in the remake of Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi action classic. Read more

  12. Cannes 2012: 'On the Road' Premiere

    Cannes 2012: 'On the Road' Premiere

    3:41 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • THR Staff
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    Kristen Stewart, Garrett Hedlund, Kirsten Dunst, Viggo Mortensen, Danny Morgan, Sam Riley and Tom Sturridge attended the world premiere for Walter Salles' adaptation for Jack Kerouac's novel. View gallery

  13. THR's Cannes 2012 Portraits (Exclusive Photos)

    THR's Cannes 2012 Portraits (Exclusive Photos)

    3:40 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • THR Staff
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    The Hollywood Reporter catches up with the filmmakers and stars -- including Tom Hardy, Eva Longoria and Gerard Butler -- who've kept the fest going around the clock. View gallery

  14. Review
    7 Days in Havana: Cannes Review

    7 Days in Havana: Cannes Review

    3:40 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • Jordan Mintzer
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    Josh Hutcherson stars in the Cuban film directed by Croisette alumni including Laurent Cantet, Gaspard Noe and Elia Suleiman, as well as Benicio Del Toro. Read more

  15. Seth MacFarlane's 'Ted' Moves Release Date to June 29

    Seth MacFarlane's 'Ted' Moves Release Date to June 29

    3:38 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • THR staff
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    The comedy starring Mark Wahlberg had been scheduled to hit theaters July 13. Read more

  16. Review
    Gangs of Wasseypur: Cannes Review

    Gangs of Wasseypur: Cannes Review

    3:20 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • Deborah Young
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    Bollywood film maker Anurag Kashyap directs this two part gangster thrill ride about vengeance, greed and deep-rooted family rivalries. Read more

  17. THR, Esq.
    Injured 'Transformers 3' Extra Receives $18.5 Million Settlement

    Injured 'Transformers 3' Extra Receives $18.5 Million Settlement

    2:02 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • THR Staff
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    Gabriella Cedillo, 26, was hit by a cable that smashed through her car during production of the 2011 Michael Bay blockbuster. Read more

  18. Heat Vision
    Paramount Bumps 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' to 2013

    Paramount Bumps 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' to 2013

    1:29 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • Borys Kit
    • Pamela McClintock
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    The sequel had been scheduled to open late next month. Read more

  19. Heat Vision
    'Chronicle' Director Josh Trank Developing 'Shadow of the Colossus'

    'Chronicle' Director Josh Trank Developing 'Shadow of the Colossus'

    1:21 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • Borys Kit
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    Kevin Misher is producing Sony's adaptation of the popular PlayStation 2 video game. Read more

  20. Janet Carroll, Film and Sitcom Actress, Dies at 71

    Janet Carroll, Film and Sitcom Actress, Dies at 71

    12:36 pm PDT 5/23/2012
    • Mike Barnes
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    She played Tom Cruise’s mother in 1983’s “Risky Business” and had recurring roles on TV’s “Married … With Children” and “Murphy Brown.” Read more

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Weekend Box Office

For the weekend of 05/18/2012 Source: Rentrak
1
The Avengers
Weekend
$55.6M
Cume
$457.7
Week
3
2
Battleship
Weekend
$25.5M
Cume
$25.5
Week
1
3
The Dictator
Weekend
$17.4M
Cume
$24.5
Week
1
4
Dark Shadows
Weekend
$12.6M
Cume
$50.7
Week
2
5
What to Expect When You’re Expecting
Weekend
$10.5M
Cume
$10.5
Week
1
6
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Weekend
$3.2M
Cume
$8.2
Week
3
7
The Hunger Games
Weekend
$3.0M
Cume
$391.6
Week
9
8
Think Like a Man
Weekend
$2.7M
Cume
$85.8
Week
5
9
The Lucky One
Weekend
$1.8M
Cume
$56.9
Week
5
10
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
Weekend
$1.6M
Cume
$25.5
Week
4

Global Grosses

Weekend of 05/18/12
1
The Avengers
Weekend
$59.1M
Cume
$726.4
2
Dark Shadows
Weekend
$31.0M
Cume
$81.8
3
The Dictator
Weekend
$30.9M
Cume
$30.9
4
American Reunion
Weekend
$9.7M
Cume
$159.5
5
Battleship
Weekend
$6.4M
Cume
$226.9
6
Rust & Bone
Weekend
$4.5M
Cume
$4.5
7
Thermae Romae
Weekend
$4.1M
Cume
$45.8
8
The Lucky One
Weekend
$2.6M
Cume
$26.3
9
Sadako 3D
Weekend
$2.3M
Cume
$7.7
10
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
Weekend
$2.0M
Cume
$77.3

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