NEW YORK - A moviegoer caught secretly recording the sci-fi blockbuster "Transformers" has been charged with unauthorized use of a video camera in a theater in the first arrest under a new New York City law that stiffened penalties for pirating films. Helen Hunt to Premiere Directing Debut LOS ANGELES - Helen Hunt has a new job: directing. Dave Matthews Pens Song for `Joshua' NEW YORK - Although Dave Matthews' face is never seen in the new movie "Joshua," he plays a crucial role in the spooky film, writing the song the demented child character croons as the film draws to a close.
Minghella to Direct Film in Botswana GABORONE, Botswana - Botswana welcomed a crew making a film of a popular series of detective novels set in this southern African country, with officials saying the movie would generate good publicity for Africa. 'Transformers' Nabs $27.4M at Box Office LOS ANGELES - Hollywood's box office record books have been transformed.
The sci-fi adventure "Transformers" had an unprecedented Tuesday haul of $27.4 million in its official debut, beating a record of $15.7 million set last year by "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
" 'Jackass' Star Files for Divorce LOS ANGELES - Johnny Knoxville has filed for divorce from his wife of 12 years. The "Jackass" star, whose birth name is Philip John Clapp, cites "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for ending his marriage to Melanie Lynn Clapp, according to documents filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court. NEW YORK - Katie Holmes, Rosie O'Donnell and Anna Nicole Smith's baby daughter, Dannielynn, are among the boldface names on OK!
magazine's list of "most influential" celebrities. Jones Reads Declaration of Independence PHILADELPHIA - All men may be created equal, but all voices are not. James Earl Jones read excerpts from the Declaration of Independence in his unmistakable baritone Tuesday, the day before Independence Day.
Paul Newman Donates $5,000 to Drama Club - Ypsilanti High School drama teacher Michelle Peet checked her mailbox Monday and discovered the color of money. NEW YORK - A moviegoer caught secretly recording the sci-fi blockbuster "Transformers" has been charged with unauthorized use of a video camera in a theater in the first arrest under a new New York City law that stiffened penalties for pirating films.