Director Chris Weitz has branded fantasy flop The Golden Compass his "greatest professional regret."

The American Pie filmmaker helmed the eagerly awaited 2007 movie, which starred Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman.

The film, based on the hugely successful but controversial His Dark Materials novel series by Philip Pullman, was expected to be the first of a lucrative franchise, but the movie flopped at the box office and the sequels have never been made.

And Weitz blames its failure on studio boss' insistence on stripping key elements of the novel because they have been perceived as anti-...

The long-awaited superhero flick “Green Lantern” was a huge disappointment last week. Normally I love Ryan Reynolds for his smug sarcasm and his lovable slacker type characters, but not even he could save this exercise in superficial storytelling. If you haven’t already read it, check out my review, for my complete thoughts.

Arriving in theaters this week are the Disney Pixar sequel “Cars 2,” the R-rated Cameron Diaz comedy “Bad Teacher,” and the Los Angeles drama “A Better Life.” I will be attending a screening of “Bad Teacher,” so definitely watch out for a review later in the week. ...

Kristen Stewart has confirmed top moviemakers Gus Van Sant, Sofia Coppola and Bill Condon have all been approached to direct the fourth "Twilight" installment.

Speculation over who would helm the final movie in the hit franchise reached fever pitch after "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" director Chris Weitz revealed he would not return. Actor Robert Pattinson hinted he would love "Milk" filmmaker Van Sant to shoot the movie, as filming would take place in Portland, Oregon - where the director has lived and worked for several years.

Meanwhile, Entertainment Weekly claimed "Lost in Translati...

At first it seemed like being the leading lady of a number one franchise would be too much for Kristen Stewart to handle. On her first round of press for Twilight, she appeared intensely nervous. She was photographed smoking a bong and later incurred the wrath of Twihards with some poor choice of words.

Two movies and a year of press later, Stewart seems a much mellower, well adjusted lady. Maybe it's her Joan Jett hair that projects a more carefree attitude, but her body language is definitely more comfortable, and she speaks with decisive confidence. At least she did in her press confe...

In 'Obsessed', Derek Charles (Idris Elba) sparks a relationship with his smoking hot new co-worker Lisa Sheridan (Ali Larter). One little problem… Derek already put a ring on Sharon Charles (Beyonce). Crazy Lisa doesn't want to hear that though and continues her pursuit anyways. The unrelenting stalker character is a Hollywood staple, so will 'Obsessed' result in some good scares or unintentional laughs? Here's a look back at some of the best and worst stalker movies ever.

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'Play Misty for Me' (1971) - Long before Jessica Walter made a career of playing boozing, acid tongued gr...

The cast of the Twilight franchise are in for a scary ride when filming starts on the vampire series' third outing Eclipse - horror moviemaker David Slade has been signed to the project.

Speculation over the director of the third bloodsucking movie has been rife over recent months, with Drew Barrymore and Juan Antonia Bayona both being linked to the coveted position. Catherine Hardwicke broke records with her take on Twilight, while Chris Weitz is currently in charge of the forthcoming sequel New Moon.

However bosses at film studio Summit and author of the books from which the f...

Frost/Nixon star Michael Sheen is to star as a bloodsucking vampire in the highly anticipated Twilight sequel.

Sheen has agreed to take on a prominent role alongside fellow Brit Robert Pattinson in New Moon, director Chris Weitz has revealed. He will play the character Aro - the leader of an Italian vampire clan called the Volturi.

Weitz says," Michael's role is so important because he's the head of all vampires. Aro is, on the surface, a very gracious and friendly vampire, but beneath that he is a tremendous threat."

Sheen will reportedly receive $7.3 million for taking o...

Twilight fans who can't wait to see more of their vampire love affairs in movie theaters, can expect more on the film's DVD. Kristen Stewart, who stars as Bella, prepared to have all her humorous gaffes exposed in the outtakes.

"I love outtakes," Stewart said. "I love when the fantasy is broken down and revealed to everyone. I think it's funny. Literally, there wasn't a day that went by that we didn't have camera crews on set so I'm sure that they have hours of footage to cut together for the eager audience."

The sequel, New Moon begins shooting later this month, with Chris Weitz...

Moviemaker Chris Weitz has promised to stay true to the original story while shooting the sequel to hit vampire film Twilight - because he doesn't want to enrage loyal fans.

The director was taken on to helm New Moon, the follow up to the bloodsucking blockbuster, in place of Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke. And Stephenie Meyer, who wrote the Twilight series of books, insists there is no need for fans to turn on Weitz with "torches and pitchforks" because he will not be changing the plot.

Writing on her official website, she tells fans: "I've had the chance to talk to Chri...

Catholic Church officials at The Vatican have condemned Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig's new family film The Golden Compass, stating the movie is anti-Christian.

The religious leaders claim the movie, based on atheist author Philip Pullman's fantasy book Northern Lights, promotes a cold and hopeless world without God.

In an article in The Vatican's newspaper l'Osservatore Romano, Pullman is also heavily criticised for writing the book.

Catholic leaders urged the faithful to boycott the movie when it was released earlier this month.

The Golden Compass director Chris Wei...