MOVIES

• Sundance takes a hike with screenings around US 11/4/2009, 6:31 p.m. CST
(AP) — LOS ANGELES - Robert Redford's Sundance Film Festival is going on the road for one night next winter.

• Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin to co-host Oscars 11/3/2009, 5:45 p.m. CST
(AP) — LOS ANGELES - Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin are taking on the Oscars.

• Could 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' win an Oscar? 10/29/2009, 1:53 p.m. CDT
(AP) — LOS ANGELES - "Michael Jackson's This Is It" comes too late in the year to be considered for a 2009 documentary Oscar, but the film about the late King of Pop's preparations for a series of comeback concerts could qualify for other Hollywood honors this year, including the Academy Award for best picture.

• Could 'Michael Jackson's This Is It' win an Oscar? 10/29/2009, 5:59 a.m. CDT
(AP) — LOS ANGELES - "Michael Jackson's This Is It" comes too late in the year to be considered for a 2009 documentary Oscar, but the film about the late King of Pop's preparations for a series of comeback concerts could qualify for other Hollywood honors this year, including the Academy Award for best picture.

• Review: 'Boondock Saints' makes unwelcome return 10/28/2009, 6:13 p.m. CDT
(AP) — Cult classics-like Ed Wood's films and "Showgirls"-are often defined by their flaws as much as their merits. "Boondock Saints," the 1999 film that achieved cult status on DVD and has now spawned a sequel, certainly had plenty of flaws.

• Jackson film 'This Is It' earns $2.2M on 1st night 10/28/2009, 2:06 p.m. CDT
(AP) — LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson may be headed to the top of the charts again-this time at the movie box office.

• Review: 'This Is It' a homage to Jackson greatness 10/28/2009, 7:48 a.m. CDT
(AP) — Watching "Michael Jackson's This Is It" will have fans grieving once again, but this time, it won't only be for the fallen King of Pop, but for what we lost-a brilliant entertainer who gave every inch of his body and soul for what might have been one of the most spectacular comebacks of all time.

• Jackson delivers on 'This Is It,' early fans say 10/27/2009, 7:41 a.m. CDT
(AP) — LOS ANGELES - "Michael Jackson's This Is It" premiered to high praise from fans who applauded at each number as though they were at a concert and marveled as the singer stepped nimbly through his moonwalk and other signature moves.

• Jackson fans, friends congregate for 'This Is It' 10/27/2009, 7:41 a.m. CDT
(AP) — LOS ANGELES - The mood was bittersweet yet triumphant Tuesday night as fans, friends and colleagues of the late Michael Jackson attended the premiere for what would be his final bow-a music extravaganza that captures rehearsals for his aborted concert stand last summer.

• Jackson fans, friends congregate for 'This Is It' 10/27/2009, 7:16 a.m. CDT
(AP) — LOS ANGELES - The mood was bittersweet yet triumphant Tuesday night as fans, friends and colleagues of the late Michael Jackson attended the premiere for what would be his final bow-a music extravaganza that captures rehearsals for his aborted concert stand last summer.

• 'Paranormal Activity' dismembers 'Saw' with $21.1M 10/26/2009, 4:25 p.m. CDT
(AP) — LOS ANGELES - Low-budget horror prevailed at the weekend box office as "Paranormal Activity" expanded to nationwide release and took the No. 1 spot with $21.1 million.

• King of Pop aims for king of music film status 10/26/2009, 6:40 a.m. CDT
(AP) — LOS ANGELES - The 50 comeback concerts Michael Jackson planned in London last summer sold out in a few hours.

• 'Paranormal Activity' slays 'Saw' with $22 million 10/25/2009, 10:45 a.m. CDT
(AP) — LOS ANGELES - "Paranormal Activity" has won a weekend battle of fright films over part six of the "Saw" franchise.