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July 21, 2008 -- Making motion picture history in its opening weekend, Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' The Dark Knight rewrote the box office record books, beginning with its first showings and culminating with a record-shattering weekend gross of $158,411,483. The announcement was made today by Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.    » read more »

Washington DC, 21 July 2008 (By Penelope Poulou) -- For quite a while, moviegoers have been expecting a Batman sequel. Now, the moment is here. But don't expect an off-the-rack superhero flick. Not only is Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" an adrenaline- pumping extravaganza, it is also a raw and moody drama about the human condition. VOA's Penelope Poulou has a review.

Batman moves swiftly, effortlessly. There is never any hesitation. His moves are so flawless, it is actually difficult to believe there is a human being under that suit. And yet, Batman is as human as can be.    » read more »

11 September 2007, Washington (By Ray McDonald) -- Critically lauded Western '3:10 To Yuma' proved quick on the draw last weekend, becoming the top-grossing movie in the U.S.

The Lionsgate remake of the 1957 Glenn Ford film took in $14.1 million on a traditionally slow weekend. "We ended the summer on a strong note and we're starting off the fall in typical fashion," said Paul Dergarabedian, president of box office tracker Media By Numbers. "It wasn't a huge weekend, but it was better than the same weekend in 2006."    » read more »