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Under an unusually aggressive program of state film incentives that began in April, nearly two dozen feature-length movies were shot in Michigan last year.

The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization released the first complete recording of Rodgers & Hammerstein's ALLEGRO on Sony Masterworks Broadway on February 3, 2009. The CD is produced by David Lai, Bruce Pomahac and Ted Chapin.

Stacy Keach, who had been hospitalized earlier today has been diagnosed as having suffered a very mild stroke, according to a statement released by Center Theatre Group, which can be read below.

A Modest Mouse music video directed by the late Heath Ledger is set for release this year.

The Hills star Audrina Patridge is quitting the MTV series and will instead star in a Mark Burnett-produced docudrama about her life. Mark 'Burnett's proposed new series will follow Patridge's personal and professional life' and 'will be pitched to networks starting next week,' according to The Hollywood Reporter.The real question is whether Mark Burnett is getting into the fake reality business, or if Audrina will be able to star in a non-improvised show that follows her actual, not scripted, life. In a press release-sounding quote, Burnett said, 'She has already proved her star quality, and we can't wait to show her fans worldwide the next stage of her life and career.'How will this affect The Hills? MTV is considering keeping the series alive past this upcoming fifth season even though Lauren Conrad will definitely leave. In a statement, MTV said 'We cannot confirm a sixth season at this time. However, 'The Hills' will continue as long as there are stories to tell, and as of n

ET confirms that 'Twilight' filmmakers and cast members are scheduled to show up at select DVD release parties. DVD release parties of the wildly popular vampire romance film will be held at midnight on Friday across the country.Check out the movie's Web site for more details.

A television commercial for the Angelina Jolie blockbuster's DVD release has been banned for glamorising violence, after a billboard poster for the film's theatrical release was pulled for the same reason last SeptemberA television advert for the film Wanted, in which Angelina Jolie was shown firing a bullet towards the audience, has been banned by media watchdogs for glamorising violence.The promo for the DVD release of the action blockbuster showed Jolie kissing co-star James McAvoy during a high-speed car chase before the pair turned and fired their guns in the direction of the viewer. For good measure, a voiceover described Wanted as 'the coolest movie of the year'.The advert received just one complaint from the public, but the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said it suggested that 'using guns was sexy and glamorous', which breached the code for television.The move follows the ASA's decision in September to ban billboard posters for the film's theatrical release. These featur

Aurora Publishing announced today that their next new shojo manga release, Queen of Ragtonia by Chika Shiomi, will be exclusively available at Borders Books & Music stores and online at...

A television advert for the DVD release of Angelina Jolie film Wanted is banned for 'glorifying' the use of guns.

Sources tell ET actress Jessica Lange is suffering from injuries after she fell at her vacation home in Minnesota. According to her rep, Lange bruised her ribs, broke her collarbone and has a tiny cut on her forehead.Her rep tells ET the actress will be "completely fine and expects to be released from the hospital imminently."