Dramatic Arts Studio in Ferndale is holding an open casting call for a number of roles in two student films that will be shooting over the next few weeks.

The Chelsea District Library is launching a special study of the Michigan film industry as part of its Chelsea Reads Together program.

The science-fiction sensation "Avatar" and the war-on-terror thriller "The Hurt Locker" lead the Academy Awards with nine nominations each, including best picture and director for James Cameron and ex-wife Kathryn Bigelow.

A movie that began in a University of Michigan film class has made it to the top of the ski hill, beating thousands of other entries for a spot at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

Hugh Jackman is expected to star in a futuristic drama about robot boxing filmed in Michigan.

A historic Lincoln Park theater is getting a second life as part of a new development, but it has to get ready for its close up first.

Authorities said Monday it appeared actress Brittany Murphy died of natural causes after becoming ill with flulike symptoms in the days before she collapsed in the bathroom of her Hollywood Hills home.
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The recession-era tale "Up in the Air" led Golden Globe film contenders Tuesday with six nominations, among them best drama and acting honors for George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick.

A former school that is been being used as a movie house will host a new film festival next year that organizers hope will build on growing enthusiasm for the movie industry in Michigan.

Vampires, werewolves, and forbidden love. Fans of the Twilight saga are lining up to attend showings of New Moon, beginning with midnight viewings of the movie across the country. INSIDE: Take the Twilight Quiz! Watch Video

It's been a very good year so far for Jeff Bridges. His portrayal of besotted country singer Bad Blake in Crazy Heart is deserving of the critical praise its received.

Hey Mel Gibson: Welcome back. It's been seven years since Gibson has been in front of the camera, and the industry buzz has centered on whether the producer/director would be able to return to the star status he had before his July 2006 drunken anti-semitic tirade damaged his public image.  

I resisted as long as I could, but I finally broke down and saw Avatar.

The manager of the Black Eyed Peas has settled a civil lawsuit filed against him by celebrity blogger Perez Hilton following an altercation last year.

The Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan has reportedly been asked to oversee the next Superman movie.

Reality TV star Kendra Wilkinson has hit out at the paparazzi for causing her to break down in tears after the big game.

The R&B star is preparing to relaunch her music career after a five-year absence.

Kate Hudson's ex-boyfriend Alex Rodriguez has reportedly found himself a new leading lady. The baseball star has been linked to Cameron Diaz.

Superstar Barbra Streisand has turned down a massive $100 million offer to take up a residency in Las Vegas, according to reports.

David Letterman's TV sidekick was hospitalized on Monday after a game of catch on the show went awry.

Lindsay Lohan has dismissed rumors she's pumped up her pout with cosmetic surgery by posting a picture on the Internet to prove her lips are all natural.

Shock jock Howard Stern has confirmed reports he has been approached to replace Simon Cowell when the British music mogul quits American Idol.

Kiefer Sutherland's dream of bringing 24 to cinemas is set to come true.