Tourist Bomb at North American Box Office

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The third movie in the shaky "Narnia" fantasy franchise and a romantic thriller starring ubiquitous celebrities Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp both fell flat at the weekend box office in North America, according to studio estimates issued Sunday.

"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" opened at No. 1, as expected, but with three-day sales of about $24.5 million across the United States and Canada. Industry pundits had predicted a $30 million to $40 million start for the third adaptation of C.S. Lewis' Christian-themed books.

The film got off to a much better start overseas, earning $81 million, and distributor 20th Century Fox said it was "excited" about its overall prospects.

"The Tourist," starring Jolie and Depp as a mismatched pair cavorting around Venice, came in at No. 2 with $17 million -- short of dampened forecasts in the $20 million range.

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Leslie Nielsen Dies

LOS ANGELES - Leslie Nielsen, who traded in his dramatic persona for inspired bumbling as a hapless doctor in "Airplane!" and the accident-prone detective Frank Drebin in "The Naked Gun" comedies, died on Sunday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was 84.

The Canadian-born actor died from complications from pneumonia at a hospital near his home at 5:34 p.m., surrounded by his wife, Barbaree, and friends, his agent John S. Kelly said in a statement.

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Leonardo DiCaprio's Flight Fright

The life of a celebrity can be very travel intensive, and Leonardo DiCaprio's flight almost ended in disaster yesterday (November 21).

The “Catch Me If You Can” actor was aboard a Delta flight on his way to Moscow, Russia when one of the plane’s engines broke down.

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Lindsay Lohan Loses Role

It didn't take long for Lindsay Lohan's replacement for the Linda Lovelace biopic, Inferno, to be announced.

"We are casting Malin Akerman for the role of Linda Lovelace," director Matthew Wilder tells E! News. "We are currently in negotiations and working out the legalities of bringing her on board."

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Anne Hathaway Dishes on "Love & Other Drugs"

She’s quite the versatile actress, and Anne Hathaway is excited for everyone to see her new movie “Love & Other Drugs.”

The “Get Smart” gal told press she really turned up the heat for the flick, adding a dimension of sexuality she hasn’t shown before.

Anne shared with FOX Pop Tarts, “It’s racy – very racy. I keep asking people if it is too sexy for them. However it is just part of the job.”

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Kristen Stewart: Back in the Big Easy

Gearing up to shoot her new film “Breaking Dawn,” Kristen Stewart was spotted arriving at the airport in New Orleans yesterday (October 31).

The “Adventureland” babe looked cute and casual in a black jacket, skinny jeans, and Converse All Stars as she strolled through the terminal.

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Charlie Sheen Drunk and Naked

Looking as if he's fallen back into his old habits, reports tell that cops were called to Charlie Sheen's room at The Plaza Hotel early Tuesday morning (October 26).

According to the NY Post, the "Two and a Half Men" star was found drunk and naked after having completely trashed his hotel suite upon finding his wallet missing after spending time with a mystery lady.

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Worst On Screen Vampire

He’s risen to a new level of fame thanks to his role in the “Twilight” films, but Peter Facinelli isn’t without his fair share of bad press.

For instance, Rolling Stone magazine named him the silver screen’s “Number One Worst Vampire” for his portrayal of Dr. Carlisle Cullen.

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Newcomer Ashley Bell Bent Over Backwards to Make 'The Last Exorcism' Scarily Real

Sometimes all it takes to turn a movie into a "must-see" is one memorable image. Lately, those compelling moments from trailers and ads have been eye-popping digital effects. Like tidal waves cresting over the Himalayas in "2012" or giant robots tumbling down the highway in "Transformers."

This week's horror movie release "The Last Exorcism" has been garnering much attention with a shot just as impressive as anything from a big-budget blockbuster. The trailer ends with the image of a young woman in a nightgown and boots bent over backwards at an impossible angle. It's so memorable and unsettling that the studio used it for the movie's poster. What makes it impressive, though, is that it does not use any special effects. No CGI, no puppets. That shot is actress Ashley Bell bending like that for real.

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'Inception' earns dreamy reception with $60.4M (AP)

LOS ANGELES - Leonardo DiCaprio and Christopher Nolan's "Inception" is anything but a sleeper as the thriller opened big with $60.4 million and a No. 1 finish at the weekend box office, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The Warner Bros. action tale about a team that sneaks into people's dreams is DiCaprio's biggest opening weekend, topping his previous best of $41.1 million for last winter's "Shutter Island."

"Inception" falls far short of director Christopher Nolan's best, though. Nolan is the man who directed the Batman blockbuster "The Dark Knight," which opened over the same weekend two years ago with a record $158.4 million.

Warner Bros. has carved out a niche with this particular mid-July weekend. The studio followed "The Dark Knight" with a $77.8 million opening for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" over the same weekend last year.

"We like this spot. Not to sound superstitious, but stay away from this weekend. I own it," said Dan Fellman, head of distribution for Warner Bros.

The final "Harry Potter" movie debuts on the same weekend next summer. Warner plans to open Nolan's third "Batman" movie over that weekend two years from now, though Fellman said the studio could move it to an earlier date that summer.

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