Zhang Ziyi to star as Mulan in English production
The folk story of an ancient Chinese woman who replaces her father in battle will get its second live-action adaptation in recent years - this time in English starring Zhang Ziyi. more
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Zhang Yimou romance to open Pusan Film Festival
Zhang Yimou's new romance will kick off the 15th edition of Asia's leading film festival, and Oliver Stone and Juliette Binoche will be among the event's guests, organizers said. more
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'Beetlejuice' actor Glenn Shadix dies in Alabama
Glenn Shadix, best remembered for his portrayal of a portly, pretentious designer in the metaphysical comedy "Beetlejuice," died Tuesday at his home in Birmingham. He was 58. more
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Deputy who arrested Mel Gibson sues own department
The Los Angeles sheriff's deputy who arrested Mel Gibson for drunken driving in 2006 sued his department on Tuesday, claiming he has since been ostracized and passed over for promotions by the agency. more
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'The American' tops weekend box office
George Clooney's hitman tale "The American" took down Robert Rodriguez's revenge romp "Machete" at the box office over the long U.S. Labor Day holiday weekend. more
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