Director Garry Marshall follows up "Valentine's Day" with "New Year's Eve," an all-star ensemble film featuring a cast that includes Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Hilary Swank, and Ashton Kutcher.

Jessica Biel plays an expectant mom who, with Seth Meyers, tries to win some cash by being the first to give birth in the new year.

Lea Michele gets stuck in an elevator with Ashton Kutcher, who has a change of heart after spending several hours alone with the back-up singer neighbor. Bike messenger Zac Efron helps a lonely middle-aged woman (Pfeiffer) with her New Year's resloutions.

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Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall wanted to play a trick on his hard partying leading lady Julia Roberts, but the onset prank became one of the film's most famous scenes.

The scene featuring Roberts' character reacting with shock when Richard Gere closes a jewelry box on her hand is much loved by fans of the 1990 romantic comedy.

However, Marshall has revealed it was just meant to be little scene for the cast and crew as revenge for Roberts staying out late the night before the shoot.

He tells Entertainment Tonight, "(She was) a kid, so she goes out and parties, and sometimes she p...

Star-studded romantic comedy "New Year's Eve" has crawled to the top of the box office chart in the slowest weekend of ticket sales in three years.

The movie, starring Robert De Niro, Halle Berry, Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl, grossed a weak $13.7 million in its opening weekend - a stark contrast to director Garry Marshall's last hit, 2010's "Valentine's Day," which also featured an ensemble cast and debuted with a healthy $56.3 million.

Jonah Hill's new funny film "The Sitter" opened in second with a lacklustre $10 million.

"The Twilight Saga: Breakin...

Things pick back up again this week with the release of the espionage thriller Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, the Garry Marshall ensemble piece New Year's Eve, the Charlize Theron dramedy Young Adult, the raunchy Jonah Hill comedy The Sitter, the Madonna directed romance W.E., the middle age drama I Melt With You, and the tragic tale We Need to Talk About Kevin.

MY PICK FOR THE WEEK: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY

During the dark days of the Cold War, George Smiley (Gary Oldman), a veteran spy, is called out of retirement to help expose a Soviet mole within MI6.

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The off-screen craziness rivals the on-screen drama in the sidesplitting comedy SOAPDISH, celebrating its 20th anniversary on DVD October 4, 2011.

Boasting an extraordinary cast of stars including Robert Downey Jr., Sally Field, Kevin Kline, Whoopi Goldberg, Elisabeth Shue, Teri Hatcher, Garry Marshall, Cathy Moriarty and Kathy Najimy, the hilarious comedy follows the outrageous hijinks of the cast and crew of America’s hottest soap opera, “The Sun Also Sets.”

When an ambitious actress connives with the soap’s producer to scuttle the career of the show’s beloved star, nothing works as the...

Robin Williams has joked his way to a milestone age - the funnyman turns the big 6-0 on Thursday.

He rose to fame playing an oddball alien in TV's Mork & Mindy and went on to take the movie industry by storm, all while juggling a successful stand-up career.

With a number of awards under his belt and a string of high-profile roles in films including "Good Morning, Vietnam," "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Good Will Hunting," Williams has cemented his place as one of Hollywood's most hilarious - and hairiest - men.

To celebrate his 60 years, WENN has compiled 10 fascinating facts about the star:

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We spotted Hilary Swank wrapped up tight in a winter coat on her way to the makeup trailer on the New York set of her upcoming film "New Year's Eve."

Then poof! She emerged from her trailer ready for the camera in a gray coat and colorful scarf. Quite a transformation, don't you think? Now if only we all had personal stylists who could make us look so pretty.

In the film, the lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year's Eve. Director Garry Marshall follows up "Valentine's Day" with an all-star ensemble film featuring a cast that includes Robert...

We spotted Katherine Heigl and her adorable daughter Naleigh check out of their New York hotel over the weekend.

The former "Grey's Anatomy" star appears in the upcoming film "New Year's Eve." Director Garry Marshall follows up "Valentine's Day" with an all-star ensemble film featuring a cast that includes Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Hilary Swank, and Ashton Kutcher.

Heigl also stars in "One For The Money" about unemployed and newly-divorced Stephanie Plum who lands a job at her cousin's bail-bond business.

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Jon Bon Jovi has been confirmed as the latest star to join Valentine's Day follow-up New Year's Eve - just weeks after he cast doubt on ever reviving his acting career.

The Bon Jovi frontman admitted in an interview last month he had little desire to step in front of the camera again, following roles in Pay It Forward and Moonlight and Valentino.

He told Larry King, "(Acting is) so far down the list of things to do these days, because the music has been so great. I've got other philanthropic actions and business stuff going on. So it's not that appealing."

However, the rocker, who has...

Valentine’s Day did so well at the box office that director Garry Marshall has picked his next romantic holiday. He will direct New Year’s Eve as a follow-up. This time, he’ll set the collection of ensemble stories in a different city.

“New Year’s Eve, a film about New Year’s Eve in New York,” Marshall announced. “It’s an ensemble piece. I like ensembles.”

New Year’s Eve is also a romantic holiday, more for people looking for that midnight kiss as opposed to Valentine’s Day’s expectations for existing couples. The new location will also make the follow-up film different.

“Well, it’s a li...

Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio's Shutter Island is thrilling cinemagoers - the movie has topped the box office chart, taking $40.2 million during its debut weekend.

The director and star's fourth collaboration, which stars DiCaprio as a U.S. marshal investigating the disappearance of a patient at an insane asylum, is the best opening for the pair yet.

Their last Oscar-winning film, The Departed, debuted at $26.9 million in 2006. They previously worked together on Gangs of New York and The Aviator.

Meanwhile, star-studded romantic comedy Valentine's Day slipped to number two,...

Garry Marshall is taking Jamie Foxx's advice and pushing forward with a movie remake of his hit TV sitcom Laverne and Shirley with new best pals Jessica Biel and Jennifer Garner in the title roles.

The actresses became bosom buddies on the set of Marshall's new film Valentine's Day, prompting their co-star to suggest they'd be perfect for a "Laverne & Shirley" remake.

And Marshall admits he's committed to making the movie, which will feature cameos from his sister Penny and Cindy Williams - the original Laverne & Shirley.

He says, "We're gonna work on that. My sister Penny and Cind...

Two days ago we pointed to the top 10 romantic comedy men who need restraining orders. Now Wonderwall has presented the 12 Queens of Chick Flicks; the women that represent the genre.

#12: Kate Hudson - "A somewhat recent addition, Kate was inducted into to the league of lovable ladies after her chick flick debut in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days." She's proven that she's got the quirky, relatable yet completely irresistible woman thing on lockdown. Strange. It's as though she inherited a mystical rom com gene. Oh wait..."

#11: Renee Zellweger - "No one else can quite master the lip-po...

Joe Jonas is set for an embarrassing on-set encounter with his ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift after signing on to join the cast of her star-studded new movie Valentine's Day.

The Jonas Brothers star is reportedly in talks to join Swift, Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway and Jessicas Biel and Alba in Garry Marshall's new movie. Jonas famously dumped the Love Story singer by phone and she went on talk show Oprah to tell the world.

The Love Bug singer is expected to play himself in the film, according to Eonline.com, while Swift will have a leading role and is in talks to record the movie's sou...

Moviemaker Garry Marshall's romantic comedy Valentine's Day is fast becoming one of the most star-studded movies of all time, with Jamie Foxx and Queen Latifah joining the cast.

Bradley Cooper, Julia Roberts and Patrick Dempsey will star in the film, which focuses on five Los Angeles-based stories that intersect on Valentine's Day.

Foxx will play a sports reporter and Latifah will portray an agent for Dempsey's Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Roberts' niece Emma Roberts also has a role in the film, as do Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Anne Hathaway,...

Lindsay Lohan treated veteran director Garry Marshall to a night out in Hollywood to make amends for missing filming on their movie Georgia Rule.

At Marshall's request, a studio executive reprimanded Lohan in a 2006 letter, blaming "all-night heavy partying" for her "irresponsible and unprofessional" behavior.

The note was subsequently leaked online, quickly making headlines and sparking rumors of a feud between Marshall and Lohan.

But the 74 year old director insists he was fascinated by Lohan's wild lifestyle - and even asked the actress to show him the best places to party...

Happy Birthday to O.C. native Rachel Bilson (1981), basketball player Ron Artest (1979), prolific NFL quarterback Vinny Testaverde (1963), comedienne Whoopi Goldberg (1955), actor Chris Noth (1954), actor Joe Mantegna (1947), producer/director Garry Marshall (1934), and Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson (1850; d. 1894).

"I just saw Sicko and it just made me sad. Like I was crying during it as well." Paris Hilton's was upset by Michael Moore's new healthcare documentary.

"Lindsay is at that age where she needs to be told, 'You can't throw everyone's world totally out of whack.'" Georgia Rule director Garry Marshall believes his young star, Lindsay Lohan, should adopt a more considerate attitude when it comes to film set punctuality.

"She was a Jewish girl named Wendy Herman from Manchester. It's funny that her name was Herman, because it was years before we became Herman's Hermits."Sixties pop ico...

"It's one thing I'd like to try but I'm not allowed to do many water sports for insurance reasons. I can't jet ski, water ski, ride motorbikes, ride horses." Soccer superstar David Beckham hopes to perfect his surfing skills now he's a Los Angeles native.

"Of all the young actors who are running around, Lindsay is the best actress by far. But she shouldn't be in the media more than the (Los Angeles) Lakers." Movie maker Garry Marshall on his Georgia Rule star Lindsay Lohan.

"Wormwood, when you distil it, makes this thing called thujone; it's like the equivalent of THC in marijua...

Al Pacino passed on Pretty Woman even though he knew the film would be a big hit and Julia Roberts a massive star. The actor reveals he was director Gary Marshall's first choice to play opposite Roberts in the film - and he even read with the movie's star before passing on the project and allowing Richard Gere to take his place.

Speaking exclusively on CNN show Larry King Live, Pacino recalls, "I could tell Julia Roberts was a great actress... You could just see it. It was just so obvious. She had never done anything. I even said to Gary Marshall, 'This girl, where did you find her?'"...

The competition gets scary when director/producer/writer Wes Craven (Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, Red Eye) serves as the guest judge beside regulars Carrie Fisher and Garry Marshall on the moviemaking series "On The Lot" Tuesday, June 19 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

The remaining 15 director finalists have been divided into three groups of five. Last night, Trever James was eliminated from the competition and the second group of five director finalists – Andrew Hunt, Kenny Luby, Marty Martin, David May and Shira-Lee Shalit – each premiered a film that he or she wr...

Moviemaking competition series "On The Lot" will air its weekly "Film Premiere" episode this Tuesday, June 5 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX, with "Transformers" star Shia LaBeouf and director Michael Bay serving as guest judges along with regulars Carrie Fisher and Garry Marshall.

The remaining 15 director finalists have been divided into three groups of five, and the first group Sam Friedlander, Hilary Graham, Trever James, Shalini Kantayya and Adam Stein will premiere their personal submission films and receive the judges' critiques. Viewers will vote for their favorit...

As the cameras continue rolling on the new moviemaking competition series On The Lot, executive-produced by Mark Burnett and Steven Spielberg, actress, author and screenwriter Carrie Fisher and director/producer Garry Marshall are confirmed as the series’ two permanent judges after appearing as guest judges in the audition rounds.

Director D.J. Caruso will join Fisher and Marshall as a guest judge on the competition’s first “Film Premiere” and ”Box Office” results shows. Entertainment news anchor Adrianna Costa serves as the show host.

The special two-hour first “Film Premiere” e...

Filmmaker Garry Marshall will think twice about hiring Lindsay Lohan for any future films - because of the paparazzi army that accompanies her everywhere. The Georgia Rule director had no idea his young star would present problems way out of his control when he chose her to play alongside Jane Fonda and Felicity Huffman in the new movie.

He explains, "We had 30, 40 photographers shooting at us when we were trying to do a love scene in a boat." Marshall admits he has great sympathy for Lohan after seeing what she has to put up at first hand: "A lot of things made it particularly diffic...

The director of Lindsay Lohan's new film Georgia Rule has admitted it was his idea to send a stern letter warning the actress about not showing up for shooting last year.

Garry Marshall asked producer James G. Robinson to reprimand the star as a last resort - Robinson's letter, in which he blasted Lohan as "irresponsible and unprofessional", was subsequently leaked online.

But Marshall has no regrets about his decision.

He says, "Once somebody walks on my set, it's my problem, but we can't go chasing them. This film is low-budget. We can't lose days. Tough love is a part o...

FOX races into May with gripping season finales, guest stars and television events, including NASCAR On FOX in primetime May 5 and May 12; the World Broadcast Premiere of The Day After Tomorrow May 17; the landmark 400th episode of The Simpsons May 20; the jaw-dropping, two-hour season finale of 24 May 21; and the three-hour, two-night season finale of American Idol, featuring the final performance show May 22 and the final live results show that's sure to captivate America May 23.

Here are the highlights, night by night, for this May on FOX:

MONDAY

Mondays this May, hearts w...

Star Wars icon Carrie Fisher and movie moguls Garry Marshall and Brett Ratner will serve as judges on Steven Spielberg's new reality TV contest 'On The Lot.'

The trio will join director Jon Avnet as the four people responsible for dismissing wannabe filmmakers who fail to impress on the upcoming show.

The much-anticipated new show will debut in America next month, when 50 hopefuls pitch their projects to the judges, who will then narrow the competition down to 18 wannabes.

-Steven Spielberg Pictures

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Richard Dreyfuss and Bette Midler are set to re-team on the big screen for the first time since 1986's Down & Out In Beverly Hills. The couple has signed on to star in new Disney film Lust For Life, which will be directed by Garry Marshall.

According to MovieHole.net, the film follows the fortunes of a 70-year-old widower (Dreyfuss), who shocks his family and friends when he becomes a free-spirited romantic when he retires.

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Happy Birthday to O.C. native Rachel Bilson (1981), basketball player Ron Artest (1979), prolific NFL quarterback Vinny Testaverde (1963), comedienne Whoopi Goldberg (1955), actor Chris Noth (1954), actor Joe Mantegna (1947), producer/director Garry Marshall (1934), and Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson (1850; d. 1894).

Emmy-winning comedy writer Jerry Belson, famed for his work on "The Tracey Ullman Show" and The Dick Van Dyke Show, has died of cancer. He was 68. The much-loved "writer's writer" passed away at his Los Angeles home on Tuesday, according to his writing partner, director Garry Marshall.

Belson won three Emmy awards for his work with comedienne Tracey Ullman and was nominated for a further 17 Emmys in his career.

Marshall says, "He was so bright and so witty with not a very erudite background. In one of our first meetings, I said to him, 'Write it like you would a play.' He said, ...