Kids films rule as Toy Story 3, Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter and Shrek Forever top 2010 box office

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By PAUL THOMPSON

Hit: Toy Story 3 was the most successful film of this year, earning £700million worldwide


Family films reigned at the box office in 2010 with half of the top ten grossing films aimed at young children and teens.

The animated movie Toy Story 3 was the most successful of them all earning almost £700million worldwide.

Even without a major Hollywood star appearing on screen the enduring story of Woody and Buzz Lightyear eclipsed all the other blockbuster films released in 2010.

Not even the most talked about stars, including Angelina Jolie and Tom Cruise, came close to matching the pulling power to the characters created by Pixar studios.


Mad about it: Alice In Wonderland, starring Johnny Depp, came in second place


Only Leonardo DiCaprio in the thriller Inception came close to smashing the dominance of animated films in the last year managing fourth place on the top ten list of highest earning films.

Toy Story 3 took £680million at the worldwide box and was also the most successful film at UK cinemas.

Featuring the voices of Tom Hanks as cowboy Woody and Tim Allen as rocketman Buzz Lightyear, the film is now ranked as the 5th most successful of all time behind Titanic and Avatar.

Critics raved about the third in the series of Disney produced film and audiences flocked to see the conclusion of the series that first began in 1995.

Despite the huge success of Toy Story 3 Disney and animators Pixar have no plans to make a fourth in the series.

Another family film Alice in Wonderland starring Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter was the second highest grossing film.

The 3D feature took £650million at the box office to earn the runner up place.
The penultimate Harry Potter movie was third taking £536m, according to Forbes business magazine.


Family favourite: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One came in third after taking £536m


Since its release last month Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One has been a runaway success at the box office.


Forbes predicts the release of Deathly Hallows Part Two, the final Harry Potter film released next year,the story of the boy wizard will become the most successful film franchise of all time by earning over £5bn.The thriller Inception was fourth and was the only 'adult' film to make it into the top ten grossing movies of 2010.

Another animated family feature Shrek Forever After was fifth with £475m while two other children's films Despicable Me and How to Train Your Dragon were in the top ten grossing film.

Of all the big budget films featuring special effects only Clash of Titans and Iron Man 2 made the top ten.

Fans of British star Robert Pattinson helped propel the latest Twilight film into the top ten with a box office take of £447m.


Toy Story 3 - Official Teaser Trailer



Alice in Wonderland



Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows


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'Extremely happy' Reese Witherspoon announces her engagement to Hollywood agent Jim Toth

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By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

'Extremely happy': Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth, pictured here earlier this month, have announced they are engaged


Reese Witherspoon and Hollywood agent Jim Toth are engaged after almost a year of dating, her spokesperson confirmed today.

The couple quietly began their romance in January shortly after her split from Jake Gyllenhaal and went public with the relationship in March.

'They are extremely happy,' a representative for the Oscar-winner told America's Us Weekly.

It follows a string of celebrity engagements over the holiday season, with Natalie Portman, LeAnn Rimes, Lily Allen, Hugh Hefner, Shania Twain and Ginnifer Goodwin all announcing plans to wed.

Reese, 34, has two children - Ava, 10, and 6-year-old Deacon - with her ex husband Ryan Phillippe. The pair split in 2008 after seven years of marriage.
Sources tell the publication that Toth has 'bonded' with the actress's children.


Part of the family: Toth has 'bonded' with Reese's son Deacon and daughter Ava, according to sources


He has been a fixture in their lives for many months and often joins in on family outings, including their regular Sunday church visits.

Toth, 39, is an agent with the renowned Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and was named as one of the new heads of the company's motion picture talent department in September.

Whispers of an impending engagement began circulating earlier this month after he was spotted making the rounds at several high-profile jewellers in Los Angeles, including Harry Winston.


Ex factor: Reese with her former boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal and her ex husband Ryan Phillippe


Reese joked about the rumours during her recent interview with Entertainment Weekly.
'My mom always texts me, like, "Are you getting married?"' she said. 'I'm like, "Mom, come on! You would know if I was getting married."'

Reese is currently starring in How Do You Know, a romantic comedy with Paul Rudd, Owen Wilson, and Jack Nicholson.



Water for Elephants Official Trailer with Reese Witherspoon



Witherspoon and Rudd Honored to Work With Jack



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Hatta girl! Pregnant Penelope Cruz looks stylish in trilby as she fits in some last-minute Christmas clothes shopping

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By JODY THOMPSON

Hat's the way to do it: Penelope Cruz leaves the Ed Hardy boutique on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood earlier this week


She's just a few weeks away from giving birth - but despite sporting a huge bump, Penelope Cruz still managed to look incredibly stylish as she shopped for clothes in Los Angeles yesterday.

Cutting a dash in a jaunty trilby, cream-coloured coat and black trousers, 36-year-old Penelope was given a VIP shopping experience at the Ed Hardy boutique on Melrose Avenue.

The store was closed for two hours to allow the star to make her purchases in peace - and perhaps staff wanted to give the blooming star extra room to manoeuvre.

The Hollywood beauty is almost eight months pregnant with her and 41-year-old husband Javier Bardem's first child.

But Penelope hasn't exactly put her feet up since becoming an expectant mother.

As recently as last month, the star was in London filming scenes for her new starring role in the next Pirates Of The Caribbean movie.


Blooming lovely: The eight-months-pregnant mother-to-be was given two hours of private shopping at the boutique


Despite her big bump, producers on the film carried on shooting close-ups of the Spanish beauty - but enlisted her sister Monica as a body double.

According to reports, whilst Penelope will be in all of the close-up shots, Monica will star in the long-distance scenes.


Yummy mum-to-be: The star is due to give birth in the New Year


On Stranger Tides sees the return of Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow and introduces fans to Penelope as swashbuckling Angelica.

It was during filming of the first scenes of the movie that Penelope married fellow Spaniard Javier at a low-key ceremony in the Caribbean in July.


Ahoy there: Penelope as Angelica with Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow and Ian McShane as Blackbeard in Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides


The pair started dating in 2007 after starring together in the Woody Allen movie Vicky Cristina Barcelona - and now they're looking forward to their next starring role as parents.

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides meanwhile opens in cinemas in May.


Pirates of the Caribbean: On Strange Tides Trailer


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Angelina Jolie plans an exotic Christmas for her six children

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Heading off: Zahara and Shiloh will be spending Christmas overseas, along with their four siblings


As soon as they seem settled in one place Angelina Jolie's rootless family seem to pack up and move on.

And while it might be Christmas, the actress has no plans to change that.

Angelina has revealed that she and partner Brad Pitt are taking their six children away for a far-flung Christmas adventure.


We're going to travel with the kids and go to a random part of the world,' she said.
'We're going to travel and have an adventure because that's what we love to do.'

But The Tourist star stopped short of saying exactly where her family plans to celebrate the festive season when she called into On Air with Ryan Seacrest on Friday morning.

Asked whether she's kept on top of her Christmas shopping, she said: 'I have, and I've got it all boxed and ready to go.


Rootless: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in Madrid last week; the couple are taking their six children to a mystery location for Christmas


I'm trying to get every stocking right and all the wrapping paper and everything.'
Jolie, 35, also revealed how she and legendary actor Johnny Depp had never met prior to filming new thriller The Tourist, which has received three Golden Globe nods despite being slammed by critics.

'We're both home bodies as it turns out, we actually live near to each other in France but have never run into each other,' she said.

'Brad and Johnny had worked together years ago, and he said "he's a nice guy and you'll like him" and I've always liked his films.

'So I kind of expected to like him and hoped he was as cool and as interesting as you imagine him to be and we met in his office and he was.

'He walked in and he was one of those very nice, very cool people that puts everyone at ease.

'We started talking about kids for about an hour and the school system.'

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She's the jewel in Brad Pitt's crown: Angelina Jolie lights up the red carpet in embellished dress at The Tourist Madrid premiere

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By SARAH BULL

Red carpet beauties: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt at the premiere of The Tourist in Madrid, Spain, last night


She's been working hard to promote her new movie The Tourist, pulling out all the stops for her red carpet outfits for the film's various European premieres.

But last night Angelina Jolie looked better than ever as she arrived at the Madrid premiere in Spain wearing a unusual dress with a jewelled top and billowing black skirt.

The 35-year-old actress teamed the look with a matching black shawl and the best accessory of all - her Hollywood heartthrob partner Brad Pitt on her arm.


Sparkles: Angelina's dress was very festive for the occasion


However, Brad, 46, couldn't match Angelina in terms of red carpet style, and showed up in a pair of less-than-flattering black leather trousers.

It's the second time in a week Brad has rolled out the leathers, which are arguably much too young for a man of his age.

Perhaps he was trying to take some fashion tips from Angelina's co-star Johnny Depp, who somehow always manages to pull off the quirky style, despite being a year older than Brad at 47.

But Angelina didn't seem to mind, smiling beatifically as she posed for photographers with her beau.


Stunning: Angelina held tight to Brad as they posed for photographers at the event


Brad and Angelina have been busy jetting around Europe over the past week, with Brad joining his partner on the red carpet at the various premieres.

However, Angelina admitted yesterday that she was enjoying her time in Spain more than some of her other European stops, because she likes drinking in the Spanish culture.

She said: 'I love Madrid and Barcelona mainly for art and great food.
'There are extraordinary museums and collections of art here.'


Questionable style: Brad rolled out his leather trousers for the second time in a week for the premiere, teaming them with a shiny shirt, black jacket and boots


Meanwhile, it has been claimed Brad and Angelina are planning to finally marry at the Adhyatm Vigyan Satsang Kendra healing centre, in Jodhpur, north-west India, on Valentine's Day (February 4th) next year.

According to the Hinudstani Times, the pair have been taking yoga lessons from the temple's leader Siddh Guru Ramlal Siyag, for years and believe he is the perfect person to conduct their Indian ceremony.

Also at the premiere last night was Angelina's co-star Depp, who had gone for a more scrubbed-up look for the premiere compared for the 'cowboy chic' style he had shown off at the film's photocall earlier in the day.

In sharp contrast, Angelina had stuck to her wardrobe staple of black as she arrived at the photocall, accessorising her black top and trousers with a fluffy white bolero.


Scrubs up well: Angelina's co-star Johnny Depp looked smart in a black suit, in contrast to his scruffy look at the film's photocall earlier in the day


The Tourist tells the story of Frank (Depp), an American tourist who travels to Italy in a bid to mend his broken heart. While there, he bumps into a woman called Elise (Jolie), who isn't quite as she seems.

Directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, the film, a remake of the 2005 French film Anthony Zimmer, has already been tipped for Oscars and has earned both Angelina and Depp Golden Globe nominations for Best Actor and Best Actress.

Talking about the film recently, Jolie said she enjoyed the role because she got the opportunity to explore a different fashion side to herself in 1950's, Grace Kelly-inspired chic outfits.


Co-stars: Johnny and Angelina pose for photographers at the Spanish photocall




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First look: R-Patz and Reese in spectacular new trailer for their circus film Water For Elephants

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By ANDREA MAGRATH

First look: The official trailer for the new Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon film Water For Elephants has been released


Any film starring Robert Pattinson is sure to be hit with the tweens, but his latest looks like something their parents might enjoy too.

The first trailer for the Twilight star's new movie Water For Elephants debuted today.

The period drama, set in a travelling circus, stars Reese Witherspoon at the Pattinson's love interest.


Heartthrob: Robert Pattinson plays 23-year-old veterinary student Jacob Jankowski


The 24-year-old British actor stars as Jacob Jankowski, a veterinary student who drops out of school and runs away after the tragic death of his parents during The Great Depression.

He happens upon a The Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth travelling circus, and is hired to care for the circus animals.

He meets the violent head trainer August, played by Inglourious Basterds star Christoph Waltz, and his wife, the beautiful performer Merlena (Witherspoon).


Tragedy: His character runs away after the tragic death of his parents and is hired to care for the animals in a travelling circus


Spectacle: Reese stars as the beautiful Circus performer Marlena


The story, based on the 2006 novel by Sara Gruen, starts with a 93-year-old Jacob (Hal Holbrook), coming across a circus in present day, and recalling his memories to some of the circus workers.

Hinting at the storyline to come, he tells them he witnessed 'the most famous circus disaster of all time' - an event fans of the novel will recall.

The forbidden love story between Witherspoon and Pattinson's characters is played out with plenty of brooding and longing gazes - something Robert has much experience with thanks to his Twilight background.


Adaptation: the film, set during The Great Depression, is based on Sara Gruen's 2006 novel


Longing: Pattinson's character quickly falls for Marlena


Reese is glamorous as Marlena with 1930s pin curls and a dazzling array of stage costumes.

Reese and Robert filmed the movie over the summer, in between Pattinson's shooting schedule for the Twilight saga.

At the premiere of her latest film How Do You Know in LA this week, Reese sang her co-star's praises: 'He was wonderful, he's a really great actor,' she said on the red carpet. He just has an incredible work ethic. He works so hard and it was really fun.'

And it appears 34-year-old Reese may have joined the hordes of Twi-hards. 'I'm not gonna lie. He's a very, very handsome man,' she told USA Today.


Torn: Marlena is forced to choose between her husband and the handsome young Jacob


Tragedy: The storyline hints at 'the most famous circus disaster of all time'


Memories: The story is told through flashbacks by a 93-year-old Jacob
'The fervor and madness and girls waiting at 5am on a set in the middle of nowhere just to see him.'


She gushed: 'He's sweet and loving and has the nicest family. Kristen is really sweet, too. He's a very sensitive soul. He worked really hard. He looks great in the movie, too.'

During filming in June, Reese brought her children Ava and Deacon on set to meet her co-star.

A source said told People magazine at the time: 'Ava seemed especially excited to meet him.


From mother to lover: The pair worked together on Reese's 2004 film Vanity Fair, when Rob played her son


Gushing: Reese said of Robert, ''He was wonderful, he's a really great actor... 'I'm not gonna lie. He's a very, very handsome man'


And this is not the first time the pair have worked together.
A then-unknown Pattinson played Reese's son in her 2004 film Vanity Fair, when he was 17.

'I remember he was verrrrry [sic] handsome! I was like, "I have a really handsome son!"' she said earlier this year.

'I had to sob and cry all over him, but he was great.'


Teen heartthrob: Pattinson is back at work on the fourth installment of the Twilight saga, Breaking Dawn


Reese is currently promoting How Do You Know, alongside co-stars Paul Rudd, Owen Wilson and Jack Nicholson.

She has just wrapped another romantic comedy, This Means War, in which she stars as a woman caught between two lifelong best friends, Tom Hardy and Chris Pine.

Meanwhile Robert is back filming the final installment in the Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn.

He and co-star and girlfriend Kristen Stewart recently returned from Brazil, where they filmed the famous honeymoon scenes from the fourth book.
Water For Elephants is released in the UK on April 22.


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Ahoy, matey! Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz sizzle in newly-released Pirates of the Caribbean trailer

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Steady as she goes! Fans get a sneak peek at Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz in the newly released trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides


The first official trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides has been released and it looks like the fourth film just might be the best.

Starring Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, the action-packed trailer introduces fans to Penelope Cruz playing the swashbuckling Angelica.

The new film also features footage of fun with mermaids, zombies, Blackbeard, and a highly-anticipated reappearance by Keith Richards as Jack Sparrow's father.


Aloha! Penelope plays sultry swashbuckler Angelica, Captain Jack Sparrow's love interest


Based on Tim Powers' pirate novel On Stranger Tides, the story follows Sparrow in pursuit of the elusive fountain of youth, which Blackbeard and his daughter are also seeking.


Nice beard! Ian McShane is also starring in the fourth instalment of the swashbuckling action series


You're nicked! Depp has played Captain Jack Sparrow four times now


'They couldn’t stand him. They just couldn’t stand him,' he told Vanity Fair magazine.
'I think it was Michael Eisner, the head of Disney at the time, who was quoted as saying, "He’s ruining the movie."

And Depp wasn't above having a bit of fun at Disney's expense.


Flamboyant: Depp reveals that Disney bosses were concerned with his interpretation of Captain Jack Sparrow


Watch it buddy: Despite being pregnant while filming, Penelope took part in lots of action scenes


'Upper-echelon Disney-ites, going, What’s wrong with him? Is he, you know, like some kind of weird simpleton? Is he drunk? By the way, is he gay?... And so I actually told this woman who was the Disney-ite… "But didn’t you know that all my characters are gay?" Which really made her nervous.'

Depp has been nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a comedy/musical for The Tourist, despite the fact that it didn't do well at the box office.

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides is directed by Rob Marshall and will be realised in the U.S. on May 20, 2011.


Highly anticipated: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides will be realised in the U.S. on May 20, 2011


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Angelina Jolie goes for the princess of darkness look in bizarre gloved dress at Berlin premiere of The Tourist

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Going Goth: Angelina Jolie wears a velvet Versace gloved dress to the Berlin premiere of The Tourist


She's made no secret of her love for black clothing, regularly wearing variations of ebony on the red carpet.

But last night Angelina Jolie looked like she was auditioning for a part in the Addams Family with her Gothic dress and pale skin.

The mother-of-six was wearing a bizarre hybrid of glove and dress - a new Versace creation - to the Berlin premiere of her new film The Tourist.

The 35-year-old was joined at the screening by co-star Johnny Depp and her partner Brad Pitt, who proved the doting boyfriend as he cosied up to the actress for photographers.

Clearly struggling with the plunging neckline of her all-in-one dress and glove ensemble, at one point Brad, 46, yanked her dress up as gravity began to take hold.

In a recent interview with Vogue, the actress admitted most of her wardrobe was black for practical reasons.


Support: Angelina was joined on the red carpet by her partner Brad Pitt


Tight fit: The all-in-one style restricted Angelina's movement as she waved to the crowds


She said: 'As Brad’ll tell you - and my kids - apparently Mommy only wears black.

'I like to get up so every pair of pants goes with every top, every dress goes with every shoe. I’ve a very tiny closet.


Ghoulish: Anjelica Huston as Morticia Addams in 1993 movie Addams Family Values


'Brad’s always laughing at me. Some days, yes, I have the nightgown that looks like a dress that I can sleep in and pick the kids up at school.'

Speaking on the red carpet, Angelina admitted she was happy but surprised to be nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy Or Musical in the Golden Globe nods.

She said: 'When we found out we were laughing because it's the first time that I've been in the comedic category so it's new for me.'

Depp has also been nominated for Best Actor in a Comedy Or Musical for his performance as Frank Tupelo, as well as a second nomination in the same category for The Mad Hatter in Alice In Wonderland.

Despite the pair's heavy promotion for the film, it has performed below industry expectations.

Filmed on a $100million budget, the movie received largely negative reviews from critics and only brought in $17million in its opening weekend at the U.S. box office.


Oops: Brad adjusts a giggling Angelina's dress


Tattoo me: The off-the-shoulder dress gave fans plenty of glimpses of her extensive body art


Heavy promotion: Angelina was joined at the premiere by co-star Johnny Depp


Keeping it simple: Angelina in yet another black outfit at a photocall at the Adlon Hotel in Berlin on Tuesday afternoon


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