LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adam Sandler's serious side has caught on with audiences. Universal Pictures' "Funny People," with Sandler trading adolescent humor

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Superheroes Batman, Iron Man and Hellboy are mixing it up with Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman and an ancient mummy for the visual-effects Academy Award.

Longing to discover the identity of her true father before she exchanges her wedding vows, the daughter of a once-rebellious single mother secretly invites a trio of paternal candidates to her upcoming wedding in Mamma Mia! Also on DVD: The House Bunny, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor and Traitor.

HONG KONG (AP) - Jet Li said China is ready for an explosion of volunteerism amid its growing prosperity as he put aside his acting duties to discuss charitable efforts

The awe-inspiring adventure of the year with breathtaking visual effects is available to own on December 16, 2008 when The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor hits store shelves in a Deluxe two-disc Edition

Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker in Batman Begins sequel The Dark Knight has been named the summer's best movie villain.

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The action comedy "Tropic Thunder" weathered a rush of new movies to remain No. 1 for a second-straight weekend with $16.1 million in ticket sales,

LOS ANGELES (AP) - It took four of Hollywood's biggest stars to take down Batman. The DreamWorks-Paramount comedy "Tropic Thunder" — with Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr.,

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Batman was higher than Hollywood's newest pot heads. ''The Dark Knight'' took in $26 million to finish as the No. 1 movie for the fourth straight weekend, beating the stoner comedy ''Pineapple Express,'' which opened in second place with $22.4 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

It's the second weekend of August, and although it's often the dump month for many film studios, there are a couple of offerings this week that may do okay at the box office: