The Tale of Despereaux News

When the "Harry Potter" film series is completed, its three young stars - Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint - will have inhabited their roles longer than Sean Connery played James Bond, Christopher Reeve was Superman or Jerry Seinfeld played himself on "Seinfeld." Radcliffe, Watson and Grint have already effectively spent half of their ...

Sony is really going all out on this one. They've hired a third screenwriter to rewrite Spider-Man 4 once again.

Kung Fu Panda was shown on this 29-foot inflatable screen in Signal Hill Park. Story and photos by Tessa St.

Kate DiCamillo's Newbery Honor book Because of Winn-Dixie , about the courage a girl gains from her new dog, is being made into a Broadway musical.

"I can't be perfect for everyone. J.K. thinks I'm perfect, and that's good enough for me" How many people get to meet their maker and live to tell the tale? Emma Watson, with a chuckle, said that's how she has viewed the recent blossoming of her friendship with "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling.

Red, Rhythm and Boom: Event begins 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, and includes a flyover of four F-16 fighter jets, parachute jumps and Huey Lewis and the News.

Across the ABC 13 Viewing Area - The second weekend of summer is here and it's looking very busy.

Yes, yes, it's very nice to play outside. But sometimes you just want to veg out and watch a movie.

Bill Berloni, the Broadway animal trainer who helped Sandy say "Arf!" in Annie , will train the lead canine in a new Broadway-aimed musical version of the youth novel, "Because of Winn-Dixie," about a frisky dog that smiles.

AMC Hampton 24 theaters will participate in the "AMC Summer MovieCamp" throughout most of the summer.

Graffham Village Shop has opened a DVD rental section which is welcome news to those who were disappointed when the Midhurst Video Shop closed down last year.

While you're picnicking on the Esplanade waiting for "The Tale of Despereaux'' to start, ask your blanket buddies if they know about the artistic references with some of the film characters' names.

Yes, yes, it's very nice to play outside. But sometimes you just want to veg out and watch a movie.

The Waukee Library is hosting several programs this weekend and next week. The movie "The Tale of Despereaux" will play at 2 p.m. today at the library, 950 Warrior lane.

Finally. Free Friday Flicks are back at Hereford Volunteer Fire Company. The outdoor movies are shown on alternate Friday evenings behind the fire company at 510 Monkton Road.

Parents can keep their kids busy this summer without spending a dime. For starters, the Regal theaters chain is offering a series of free G and PG -rated movies at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout most of the summer.

The Grand Theatre Winston-Salem 18, at 5601 University Parkway, has announced its summer movie program, which will begin next week.

HELENA, Montana - If Albert Einstein had lived long enough, he might have invented the flux capacitor-a fact that wasn't lost on Christopher Lloyd.

Actor Christopher Lloyd says he's proud that "Back to the Future" has had a lasting effect on people, and enjoys the children's movies he has recently focused on.

Viejas Outlet Center is proud to announce "Tuesdays in the Park" featuring the 2009 Movies in the Park Season with free, family-friendly movies, and Market in the Park, Alpine's first farmers market.