MTV: Box-Office Preview

"G.I. Joe: Retaliation" will likely conquer its box-office competition this weekend, aided by new recruits like the Rock and Bruce Willis. Channing Tatum hands over the franchise reins in the sequel, which should debut at #1 with at least $40 million. CLICK HERE to read the rest of my report.

MTV: Box-Office Report

In true caveman fashion, "The Croods" clobbered the competition over the weekend. DreamWorks Animation's kid-friendly 3-D comedy topped the box office with a $44.7 million debut, according to an estimate from 20th Century Fox, who distributed the film. Big-budget "Olympus Has Fallen," a.k.a. "Die Hard" in the White House, starring Gerard Butler, debuted at #2 with $30.5 million. CLICK HERE to read the rest of my report.

MTV: Box-Office Preview

Kid-friendly cavemen are about to stomp all over the Yellow Brick Road: DreamWorks Animation's "The Croods" is likely to knock two-time champion "Oz the Great and Powerful" from the top of the box office this weekend, according to most industry analysts. CLICK HERE to read the rest of my report.

MTV: Box-Office Report

The magic tricks of "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone" proved no match for the colorful wizardry of "Oz the Great and Powerful." Last weekend's #1 film remained box-office champ while "Wonderstone" fizzled in its debut. The weekend also saw the Halle Berry thriller "The Call" outperform industry expectations with a $17.1 million opening. CLICK HERE to read the rest of my report.

MTV: Box-Office Preview

Steve Carell and Jim Carrey may play magicians in "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone," but there is no likely to be no sleight of hand that will defeat the wizardry of "Oz the Great and Powerful" at the box-office this weekend. CLICK HERE to read the rest of my report.

AltPress: TDWP's Mike Hranica

Mike Hranica knew he wanted to be a writer long before he had any dreams about rolling around in a tour bus, performing at venues and festivals around the country. “I remember, even as a kid in elementary school, my grandparents, parents and family were so astonished by the stories I would write,” the Devil Wears Prada vocalist tells AP, calling in from the band’s co-headlining tour with As I Lay Dying. Although fronting his group of Midwest metalcore heroes may have sidetracked him from his dream of being a published author, it ultimately proved to be the vehicle for his first book. One & A Half Hearts details the story behind The Devil Wears Prada’s fourth LP Dead Throne, delving into the creation of the songs, the deeper meanings behind his lyrics and the Ohio native/Chicago resident’s unapologetic Christian faith.

CLICK HERE to read my interview with Mike.

MTV: Box-Office Report

It's been nearly 74 years since Dorothy first walked the yellow brick road in "The Wizard of Oz" and over the weekend, the Emerald City and its residents captivated audiences once more. "Oz the Great and Powerful" topped the box office with a whopping $80.3 million debut, making Disney's prequel of sorts to MGM's 1939 classic the first big-budget blockbuster of 2013.CLICK HERE to read the rest of my report.

MTV: Box-Office Preview

It looks like the yellow brick road is about to be paved with gold. "Oz the Great and Powerful" is poised to storm the box-office this weekend with a mammoth $90 million opening, according to industry experts and widely reported pre-release polling. Disney is predicting a more conservative $75 million for their sort-of prequel to 1939's classic "The Wizard of Oz." CLICK HERE to read the rest of my report.

Will Ferrell Doesn't Believe in 'MovieWeb'

MovieWeb: 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' Cast Interviews

In which I tell James Franco I'm sure he's read every book every ('though apparently he hasn't seen every 'Twilight Zone' episode), make a reference to Oasis to Mila Kunis that she only admits to getting off-camera (!), talk parenthood with Michelle Williams, chat with Rachel Weisz and laugh with Zach Braff. I also asked Sam Raimi what Ash would do if he found himself in Oz in 'Army of Darkness.' CLICK HERE to watch.

MovieWeb: Mila Kunis Interview

MovieWeb: James Franco Interview

MovieWeb: 'Dead Man Down' Cast Interviews

Check out my interviews with Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace and Terrence Howard from the new movie "Dead Man Down," from the director for the Swedish version of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." CLICK HERE to watch.

MTV: Box-Office Report

"Jack the Giant Slayer" was the #1 movie in theaters over the weekend, but with a production budget of nearly $200 million, its $28 million debut was a massive disappointment. CLICK HERE to read the rest of my report.

MTV: Box Office Preview

"Jack the Giant Slayer" should take #1 at the box office, but it will be something of a hollow victory. Just as "Identity Thief" has become 2013's first major hit, "Jack the Giant Slayer" will likely be the year's first big-budget flop. CLICK HERE to read the rest of my report.