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Profiles U.S. motion picture actress Reese Witherspoon.

Discusses several factors affecting the filmgoing experience of viewers in the U.S., according to a survey conducted by "Entertainment Weekly" magazine in 2005.

Presents an update on motion pictures in the U.S. as of September 26, 2003, including "Rampart Scandal," starring Sylvester Stallone.

Features several motion pictures to be shown in the 2003 spring season in the U.S.

Comments on several books in the U.S., such as 'Servants of the Map,' by Andrea Barrett and 'Middlesex,' by Jeffrey Eugenides.

Examines the role of the growing popularity of DVD players in the declining box-office earnings of motion pictures in the U.S.

The article presents obituaries for U.S. actors Deborah Kerr and Joey Bishop.

The article focuses on U.S. film actor Edward Norton. It provides information on Norton's role in the independent movie Down in the Valley, which is slated to open in New York in May 2006. Norton will also be in The Illusionist, costarring Paul Giamatti and Jessica Biel. After he finishes shooting Pride and Glory, he wants to take another acting vacation and finish the script.

Presents schedule of motion picture releases in the U.S. for fall 2005.

The article presents an interview with author Sarah Vowell. She discusses her book, "The Wordy Shipmates," and its take on the Puritans. Vowell feels that Americans have lost the sense of responsibility instilled by the Puritans. She also mentions her thoughts on a speech delivered by U.S. vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.

The article presents an interview with Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman, who discusses her music, charity work, and celebrity activism. Portman explains that she has loved music since she was a child. She discusses the benefit album "Big Change: Songs for FINCA," which she put together for distribution through iTunes with proceeds to benefit FINCA's efforts to alleviate poverty in developing nations. She believes that celebrity efforts to focus attention on things that matter is good.

The article focuses on Rainn Wilson's experience at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The star of "The Office" attended the festival to promote his film "The Last Mimzy." Wilson comments on receiving gifts, including a toothbrush and a coat, at the festival. Wilson's encounter with actress Zooey Deschanel is discussed.

The article reviews several motion pictures released in the U.S. in October 2006, including All the King's Men, The Black Dahlia, and The Science of Sleep.

The article offers information on several motion pictures to be released in the U.S. in December 2006. It includes Unaccompanied Minors, starring by Lewis Black and Wilmer Valderrama, Van Wilder Deux: Rise of the Taj, starring Kal Penn, Hurricane on the Bayou, starring Meryl Streep and Venus, starring Peter O'Toole.

This article presents an interview with Kazakhstani television personality Borat regarding a documentary chronicle of his quest to understand the U.S. Some of his preferred motion pictures are mentioned. His opinion regarding the difference between the U.S. and Kazakh motion picture industry is presented. His insights regarding the possible reaction of the people of Kazakhstan about his documentary film are cited.

A list of motion pictures in the U.S. is presented. It includes Shortbus, Fast Food Nation, and Marie Antoinette.

The article reviews several motion pictures being shown in the U.S. as of May 12, 2006 including Akeelah and the Bee, American Dreamz and The Benchwarmers.

This article reports on the prize won by the novel "March. When the Pulitzer Prizes were announced on April 17, 2006 the Civil War novel "March" won the fiction prize. No, not "The March," by E. L. Doctorow, although that much-lauded book was nominated and favored to win. The surprise winner was just plain "March," by Geraldine Brooks, 50, who imagined the Civil War experiences of Mr. March, the father in Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. Meanwhile, the Pulitzer board declined to give an award for drama, which was odd, since three were nominated.

The article focuses on several films to be shown in the U.S. in July 2006. Once in a Lifetime is a soccer documentary. Writer-director Ed Burns questions life, the universe and everything to do with men in The Groomsmen. In Poster Boy, an activist is tempted to use his romance with a senator's son as political ammunition but love and his conscience prevent him from doing so. Brothers of the Head is an adaptation of a novel by Brian Aldiss.

The article presents the schedule of movie releases in the U.S. from January to December 2006. The movies that will be released this year include Annapolis, Winter Passing, Pulse, Silent Hill, X3 and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dean Man's Chest.

The article reports on several theatrical productions in the U.S. slated for 2006, including Three Days of Rain directed by Richard Greenberg, The Lord of the Rings directed by Matthew Warchus, The Threepenny Opera starring Alan Cumming, The Wedding Singer starring Adam Sandler and Mary Poppins.

Suggests several classic novels that may be adapted into film by the U.S. motion picture industry.

Introduces several motion pictures to be released in October 2005 in the U.S., including "Derailed," starring Jennifer Aniston and Clive Owen.

Features several motion picture theaters in the U.S.

Presents updates on the entertainment industry in the U.S. as of February 18, 2005.

Presents updates on several deals in the entertainment industry in the U.S. as of November 12, 2004.

Interviews U.S. movie actor Christopher Walken regarding his movie career.

Presents a list of motion pictures being shown in theaters in the U.S. as of October 1, 2004, including the film "Resident Evil: Apocalypse."

Interviews U.S. motion picture actor Billy Bob Thornton on his movie "Bad Santa."

Provides news briefs concerning books in the U.S., as of August 2002.

Presents a lists documentary films to be shown in the U.S. in summer 2002.

Evaluates a Web site about television programs in the United States.

Presents an update on show business personalities in the United States as of November 2001, including actor Ewan McGregor.

Provides an update on several Hollywood celebrities in the United States as of November 9, 2001.