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The article presents interviews with several authors who have written books about vampires. Authors who are interviewed for the article include Laurell K. Hamilton, the author of the "Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter" book series, Melissa de la Cruz, the author of the "Blue Bloods" book series and Anne Rice, the author of the "The Vampire Chronicles" book series.

The article lists the 50 sexiest films ever made, such as "Out of Sight," "His Girl Friday," and "Mr. & Mrs. Smith." INSETS: ONE-SCENE WONDERS;SCIENCE FICTION TRIPLE FEATURE.

The author reports on the motion picture "The Incredible Hulk," starring Edward Norton which is based on a comic book series by the company Marvel Comics. A disagreement which Norton had with the company Marvel Studios regarding the ending of the film is discussed. The success of films based on comic books Including "The Hulk," which opened in 2003, are mentioned.

The author reports on the career of actor Heath Ledger who passed away on January 22, 2008 at the age of 28. Ledger's career which included roles in the films "Brokeback Mountain," "A Knight's Tale" and "The Patriot" is discussed. Several comments which Ledger made during interviews throughout his career are presented. INSET: In His Own Words.

The article discusses celebrity scandals. Model Kate Moss lost modeling contracts with fashion companies H & M and Chanel following publication of photographs that allegedly showed Moss using cocaine. Former football player O.J. Simpson attempted to publish the book "If I Did It" about the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson. Singer Sinéad O'Connor's career was affected when she tore up a photo of Pope John Paul II on the television program "Saturday Night Live."

This article presents the responses of 2007 Oscar nominees when asked who is their closest creative partner. Actress Penelope Cruz said that director Pedro Almodovar brings out the best in her, while Kate Winslet credited director Michel Gondry for helping her adjust to different roles. Cate Blanchett says her husband helps her delve into her roles.

The article focuses on the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. Particular attention is given to the success of the film "Waitress," directed by Adrienne Shelly, who was killed in November 2006. "Grace is Gone," starring John Cusack experienced success prior to being picked up by the Weinstein Co. for distribution. Parker Posey appeared in two films at Sundance, "Broken English," and "Fay Grim." The film "Teeth," with Jess Weixler, is also discussed.

The article presents an interview with author Norman Mailer. In the interview, Mailer discusses his new book, "The Castle in the Forest," a fictional account of the childhood of Adolf Hitler. Mailer also discusses the novel as an artform, fellow author Philip Roth, and his religious beliefs in God and the Devil. INSET: U.S. Mailer.

The article presents an interview with actress Kirsten Dunst. She comments on those who criticizes her film Marie Antoinette, a biopic of French Queen Marie Antoinette. She details her experiences shooting for the film. She considers her role in the movie as one that allowed her to be just herself and she thinks it is the most satisfying part.

Several photographs of the band The Killers, doing some poses taken from scenes from the films The Killers, The Night of the Hunter, The Lady From Shanghai and Murder, My Sweet.

The article features film actors and actresses and the real-life people they portrayed on screen. They include Woody Harrelson, of The People vs. Larry Flint, and Larry Flint, Joseph Cross, of Running With Scissors, and Augusten Burroughs, Sissy Spacek, of Coal Miner's Daughter, and Loretta Lynn, and Jennifer Connelly, of A Beautiful Mind, and Alicia Nash.

The article features the bodyguards of some music and film celebrities. They include Eric Burrows, Hassan Smith and R. Alexander. The celebrities they work for are cited. One common thing they all share is their dislike being called bodyguards. In terms of personality, these men can navigate chaos with a cool hand.

The article presents photographs of some of the biggest film and music celebrities, with comments from their photographers.

The article features some of the most famous film locations and what real people can say about the cinematic sites. It includes the Prater Wheel in Vienna, Austria for the film The Third Man, Central Park in New York City for the film Marathon Man and 86th Street Train Overpass in Brooklyn, New York for the movie The French Connection.

The article presents information on the 50 best high school movies. These include the Breakfast Club, American Graffiti, Clueless, Mean Girls and Peggy Sue Got Married.

The article presents an interview with actor Daniel Craig. He recalls how he was casted to play the character of James Bond in the remake of Casino Royale. He comments on those who launch an Internet campaign against him and have even threatened to boycott the film. He reveals how he will reinvent the character of cinematic icon James Bond.

The article features T. C. Boyle, author of the books, World's End and The Tortilla Curtain. In 2004 he published The Inner Circle, about sex researcher Alfred Kinsey. Boyle is a master of meaty premises. His great theme is the indifferent universe. If there's one thing above all that seems to inform Boyle's work and worldview, it's his lifelong crush on the divine, treacherous outdoors.

The article provides information on the 2006 Cannes film festival in France. By the time the 59th annual festival ended with the shocking victory of Ken Loach's Irish war film, The Wind That Shakes the Barley, everyone seemed pleased. "Cannes is the grande dame because it has both high and low," said actor Keanu Reeves, who jetted into town with the animated mind trip A Scanner Darkly.

The article features John Updike, author of the famed Rabbit series, and his new novel Terrorist. Coming from Updike, Terrorist is a jolt. His novels are better known for the glories of their delicate observation and beautifully carved sentences than for rip-through-the-pages plotting. The novel Terrorist upends that. He is the only son of his math-teacher father and aspiring-novelist mother. As a kid, he tore through mysteries and sci-fi novels, and admired the illustrations and humor writing in The New Yorker.

The article presents photographs taken during the making of several motion pictures. They include Nacho Libre, Snakes on a Plane and Idlewild.

The article focuses on the success of motion picture producer Walden Media in the family film genre. Among the family films it produced include "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," "Holes" and "Because of Winn-Dixie." It was founded by Cary Granat and Michael Flaherty, and funded by billionaire businessman Philip Anschutz. In making an entry at the right time with the right genre and the right approach, Walden finds itself cultivating an eminently marketable brand name.

This article presents an interview with Oscar award winning actor Tom Hanks and Oscar award wining director Ron Howard about the making of the film version of the novel "The Da Vinci Code." The room's location is so secret -- most studio employees do not have a clue what is really behind that door labeled DENTAL RECORDS on the first floor of the Gene Autry Building -- not even an anagram-obsessed Harvard professor of symbology could discover it. Hanks, 49, and Howard, 52, haven't said much publicly about "The Da Vinci Code" before today. Indeed, the movie -- starring Hanks as that big-brained globe-trotter Robert Langdon, Audrey Tautou as the mysterious Sophie Neveu, as well as Sir Ian McKellen, Paul Bettany, and Jean Reno -- was shot and edited under such a shroud of secrecy, nobody knows exactly what to expect when it opens. INSET: Writing the 'Code'.

This article profiles actress Hope Davis. It presents an overview of the roles portrayed by Davis in previous movies. It outlines the daily exercise regime of Davis. It describes the home of Davis where she has been staying for the past 12 years, as of December 2005. It offers information on the challenges faced by Davis to become a celebrity.

Features the costumes worn by Taye Diggs and Rosario Dawson in their film "Rent," directed by Chris Columbus.

Features actor Pierce Brosnan and his role in the motion picture "The Matador."

Profiles motion picture actor Viggo Mortensen.

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.

Features "The Aristocrats," a documentary film focused on comedians in the U.S.

Features novelist John Irving and information on his latest autobiographical novel "Until I Find You." INSET: A Storied Past.

Focuses on the remaking of the film "The Bad News Bears," directed by Richard Linklater and starring Kenneth Harris and Billy Bob Thornton.

Presents information on documentary films to be released in the summer of 2005, including "Murderball."

Focuses on the increasing costs of celebrity lifestyles in the U.S. as of April 2005.

Recommends several motion pictures released on special edition DVD format, including the "Stars Wars Trilogy" DVD set.

Focuses on issues arising from the decision of Miramax founders Harvey and Bob Weinstein to terminate their partnership agreement with Disney.

Deals with the events behind the scenes of the 77th Annual Academy Awards night on February 27, 2005.

Reviews several motion pictures. "King of the Corner," directed by Peter Riegert; "Cursed," directed by Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson; "In My Country," directed by John Boorman.

Reports on the independent motion pictures featured at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival in Utah that were able to sign deals with movie studios.

Reviews several motion pictures, including "Bewitched," starring Nicole Kidman.

Presents a list of entertainers with memorable performances in 2004 including Ethan Hawke.

Presents a guide to notable TV programs in the U.S. for the week of November 1-7, 2004, including "Las Vegas" and "Everwood."

Presents schedules of the theatrical release of several motion pictures in the U.S. from September to December 2004, including "Being Julia," starring Annette Bening.

Previews several motion pictures that will be released in fall 2004, including "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow," directed by Kerry Conran and starring Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Profiles comedian Rodney Dangerfield.

Presents a list of the 25 funniest people in North America, including comedian Will Ferrell.

Provides information on motion pictures to be released in the spring of 2004.

Focuses on the final Oscar nominations received by Laurence Olivier and Ingrid Bergmann.

Provides information on several books in the U.S. in 2003, including "The Kite Runner," by Khaled Hosseini.