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• 'The Artist' wins best picture at BAFTAs
  'The Artist' had a night to shout about Sunday, winning seven prizes at the BAFTAs.

  
  

  
• Hope of a comeback brought Whitney Houston to Detroit
  Just a few months ago, Whitney Houston was in Detroit working on her cinematic comeback.

  
  

  
• Pre-Valentine's Day dates push 'The Vow' to No. 1
  The Rachel McAdams love story led a raft of newcomers, pulling in $41.7 million.

  
  

  
• DVD Extra: Prepare for Oscars with 5 big winners
  'Best Picture Academy Award Winners, Five Film Collection' gathers some of most honored films of the past 15 years.

  
  

  
• Director Bobby Farrelly's son dies at age 20
  Sad news out of Hollywood right now. The Farrelly brothers are in mourning.

  
  

  
• The 'Journey' is enjoyable, but it's far from paradise
  You'll (literally) never believe what you see in this beautiful but far-fetched adventure.

  
  

  
• Woody Harrelson mesmerizes in 'Rampart'
  His casually malevolent performance as Dave Brown, an officer in a scandal-plagued LAPD division, is the actor's most impressive portrayal.

  
  

  
• 'The Vow': You'll swear you've seen this before
  This clich-ridden love story has an attractive cast, but little else.

  
  

  
• New on DVD: 'Twilight: Breaking Dawn,' 'Harold & Kumar'
  Also released this week: The Elizabethan tale 'Anonymous' and Julia Roberts in 'Fireflies in the Garden.'

  
  

  
• Powerful actors hold the key to 'Safe House'
  Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds have terrific chemistry in a story filled with breathless action.

  
  

  
• Denzel Washington waterboarded while filming
  Oscar-winning actor says he willingly endured actual torture for 'Safe House.'

  
  

  
• Naomi Watts cast as Princess Diana
  Australian actress will play royal who died at age 36 in Paris car crash.

  
  

  
• Blockbusters left out of the best-picture Oscar race
  Even in a widened field of nine movies, only 'The Help' surpassed the $100 million mark.

  
  

  
• Sneak peek: Vampires get the ax from Abe Lincoln
  It's a 3-D film fusion of serious history and tongue-in-cheek horror, starring Benjamin Walker, who is Meryl Streep's son-in-law.

  
  

  
• Oscar nominees luncheon is a party
  Good advice was on the menu as well at Monday's annual gathering of nominees.

  
  

  

Movie-Gazette.com Cinema

• The Hangover
  Some guys just can't handle Vegas. 8/10
• The Dark Knight
  (Batman: The Dark Knight) - Why So Serious? 8/10
• Terminator Salvation
  The End Begins. 3/10
• Night Watch
  (Nochnoi Dozor) - All that stands between light and darkness is the Night Watch. 8/10
• Up
  10/10
• Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
  (Pirates of the Caribbean 3) - At the End of the World, the Adventure Begins. 7/10
• W.
  (Bush) - A life misunderestimated. 6/10
• Revolutionary Road
  How do you break free without breaking apart? 7/10
• Drag Me to Hell
  Christine Brown has a good job, a great boyfriend, and a bright future. But in three days, she's going to hell. 8/10
• Angels & Demons
  The holiest event of our time. Perfect for their return. 5/10
• My Bloody Valentine
  (My Bloody Valentine 3D) - He's gonna break your heart. 5/10
• Monsters vs. Aliens
  Oooze gonna save us? 7/10
• X-Men Origins: Wolverine
  (Wolverine) - 4/10
• Star Trek
  The future begins. 8/10
• The Haunting in Connecticut
  Some things cannot be explained. 7/10
• Coraline
  Be careful what you wish for. 8/10
• Yes Man
  One word can change everything. 7/10
• The Last House on the Left
  If bad people hurt someone you love, how far would you go to hurt them back? 5/10
• Seven Pounds
  Seven Names. Seven Strangers. One Secret. 8/10
• Body of Lies
  Trust no one. Deceive everyone. 8/10
• Funny Games U.S.
  Shall we begin? 6/10
• Watchmen
  Who watches the Watchmen? 7/10
• Let the Right One In
  (Låt den rätte komma in) - Eli is 12 years old. She's been 12 for over 200 years and, she just moved in next door. 8/10
• Valkyrie
  Many saw evil. They dared to stop it. 8/10
• The Unborn
  Evil will do anything to live. 2/10
• Milk
  His life changed history. His courage changed lives. 9/10
• Frozen River
  8/10
• Happy-Go-Lucky
  The one movie this fall that will put a smile on your face. 5/10
• Vicky Cristina Barcelona
  Life is the ultimate work of art. 6/10
• Doubt
  8/10

TVShowsOnDVD.com News

• Fantasy Island: Ze DVD! Ze DVD! 'Season 2' Set Finally Scheduled...by Shout!
  By David Lambert - For Immediate Release Boss, Da Plane! Da Plane! The Highly Anticipated Season Two of This Beloved Television Classic Finally Hits Home Entertainment Shelves Everywhere FANTASY... (more)
• Hazel: Maid by Shout! Factory: 'The Complete 3rd Season' DVDs Announced
  By David Lambert - Following up fast after their upcoming Season 2 set that's due at stores in a couple of weeks, Shout! Factory has just announced that a release of Hazel - The Complete 3rd Season is... (more)
• S.W.A.T.: The Long-Awaited 2nd and 'Final Season' DVDs are Something to Shout! About
  By David Lambert - Although S.W.A.T only lasted 2 seasons after it was spun off from another popular cop show of the era, The Rookies, it has remained a favorite of the fans who watched it at the time.... (more)
• Kojak: 'Season 4' Set is Scheduled by Shout! for Spring
  By David Lambert - Quickly following on the heels of their upcoming Season 3 set in March, Shout! Factory has just announced that a release of Kojak - Season 4 is on the way, and will be available as... (more)
• G.I. Joe: Shout! Announces an 'Unlimited' DVD Re-Release of the Complete Original Show
  By David Lambert - Previously available in a limited collectible 'footlocker' set that has since been discontinued, Shout! Factory and Hasbro have just announced that new 'unlimited' release of G.I. Joe... (more)
• Transformers: Ch?jin Master Force: Separate DVD Release of the 'Super-God Master Force' Set Announced
  By David Lambert - Previously available as part of a larger set, the folks at Shout! Factory have just announced that an individual release of Transformers: Ch?jin Master Force - The Japanese Collection... (more)
• Aaahh!!! Real Monsters: 'Wide' Retail DVD Release of Season 2 is Scheduled
  By David Lambert - Shout! Factory and Nickelodeon have just announced that an in-store retail release of Aaahh!!! Real Monsters - Season 2 is on the way, and will be available as a 2-disc set starting... (more)
• Route 66: 'The Complete Series' DVD Set Announced via Shout! Factory's Press Release!
  By David Lambert - News Release SPECIAL OFFER: Shipping one month early on 4/22/12 only at ShoutFactory.com! We're also offering a limited-time discount on standard shipping to customers within... (more)
• Who Do You Think You Are?: 'Season 2' Set of the Ancestry Show is Announced for DVD
  By David Lambert - With the 3rd season of the U.S.A. version of the show just premiering for broadcast on NBC a week ago, Acorn Media has announced that on May 1st they will release Who Do You Think You... (more)
• Garfield Show, The: Announcement for 'Volume 6: Summer Adventures' on DVD
  By David Lambert - Dargaud and Vivendi Entertainment are back with more feline antics in another DVD release of the recent Cartoon Network animated series! On May 29th they will put out The Garfield Show... (more)