Winslet's 'Children'
Kate Winslet is in negotiations to topline "Little Children" for New Line Cinema. Winslet would play the role of Sarah in the adaptation of Tom Perrotta's book, which Todd Field is set to direct.
'Sahara' on top
Paramount's "Sahara" did much better than expected with an estimated $18.5 million to easily claim the top spot, according to Sunday's studio figures.
'Meg' baits helmer
New Line Cinema has picked up the rights to "Meg," Steve Alten's horror adventure about a prehistoric shark, with Jan de Bont on board to direct.
Uni boards 'Descent'
Universal Pictures is in negotiations with PepsiCo. to distribute the snowboarding documentary "First Descent," which is being produced by Transition Prods. for the Mountain Dew brand.
'Pacifier' tops Oz
"Sahara" burned up screens in the United Kingdom, "The Pacifier" swiped the top spot in Australia, "The Ring Two" distracted Italians from the pope's funeral and "The Interpreter" translated well in Greece, according to weekend estimates.
'Crazies' nab helmer
Brad Anderson is in negotiations to direct a remake of George A. Romero's "The Crazies" for Paramount Pictures.
'Cat Tale' quartet
Sean Astin will give voice to a cat raised as a dog in Imagi Services computer-animated movie "Cat Tale." Elisha Cuthbert, Stanley Tucci and Alan Cumming round out the feline cast.
Method Fest wraps
Hunter Parrish and Emily Stiles took home the top acting honors at the seventh annual Method Fest independent film festival, which wrapped Friday in Calabasas, Calif.
'House' opener
David Duchovny's directorial debut, "House of D," and the Los Angeles premiere of the short "Mr. Dramatic," starring Oliver Hudson, will kick off the fifth annual International Beverly Hills Film Festival, which runs Wednesday-Sunday.
Fox 2000 promotions
Maria Faillace and Rodney Ferrell have been promoted to vps at Fox 2000, president Elizabeth Gabler said Friday.
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Boxoffice top 10
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Sahara |
$18.5 |
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Sin City |
14.1 |
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Fever Pitch |
13.0 |
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Guess Who |
7.1 |
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Beauty Shop |
7.1 |
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Robots |
4.7 |
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Miss Congeniality 2 |
4.1 |
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The Pacifier |
3.0 |
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The Ring Two |
2.9 |
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The Upside of Anger |
2.6 |
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Fever Pitch
Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore star in an all-American take on the Nick Hornby novel that ultimately goes the distance.
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Filmmaker Focus
Hollywood is historically an industry where change is routine. The latest change is Harvey and Bob Weinstein as they exit Miramax to launch a new larger than life venture of their own.
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Review: 'It's Only a Movie: Hitchcock'
Longtime Alfred Hitchcock confidante Charlotte Chandler turns in a pleasant and surprisingly affectionate biography of the master of the spine-tingler.
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Risky Business
With the sale of MGM to a Sony-led consortium completed, it's clear that in today's entertainment universe, it's all about selling DVDs, ANNE THOMPSON writes.
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Film Reporter
As Pope John Paul II is laid to rest, veteran actor Scott Wilson can claim a unique role in bringing some of the pontiff's words to the big screen, GREGG KILDAY writes.
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De Bont to helm New Line shark thriller 'Meg'
