Box Office: 'The Roommate' scares up $15M

Despite expected negative reviews from across the board, Christian E. Christiansen's new thriller "The Roommate" easily took over the North American box office this weekend with $15.6 million in ticket sales at 2,534 sites. Not a bad result for a flick that only cost around $16 million to make.

The title of this one says it all: a college student faces hell when her new roommate turns out to be a super freak. The film stars Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly and Cam Gigandet, and it will probably take a big dive at the b.o. next weekend. For now though, it's the No.1 movie nationwide, earning an average of $6,156 per theater.

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Nominations for the 2010 Gotham Awards

Awards season is around the corner, and even though it seems to be a tad early still, the first nominations are rolling in. Below find the list of nominations for the 2010 Gotham Independent Film Awards...

Best feature: Darren Aronofsky's "Black Swan," Derek Cianfrance's "Blue Valentine," Lisa Cholodenko's "The Kids Are All Right," Debra Granik's "Winter's Bone," and, surprise, Matt Reeves' "Let Me In."

Best Documentary: Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady's "12th & Delaware," Charles Ferguson's "Inside Job," Laura Poitras' "The Oath," Martin Scorsese's "Public Speaking" and Lucien Castai's "Sweetgrass."

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Awesome trailer for 'Black Swan' arrives!

Wow! Here is the first trailer for Darren Aronofsky's upcoming thriller "Black Swan," and it looks pretty darn intriguing in my book. Watch it after the jump and I will guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Natalie Portman plays an experienced ballerina who's having a hard time dealing with a rival dancer (Mila Kunis). As the story develops, Portman's character is not sure whether what she experiences is real.

Sounds weird, and as this preview shows, it looks weird. Still, "Black Swan" seems to be a beautifully photographed film filled with great performances and a mysterious plot, and that's how I like it.

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Aronofsky's 'Black Swan' opens Venice Film Fest

Darren Aronofsky's upcoming thriller "Black Swan" has been selected to open the 67th Venice International Film Festival, which kicks off Sept. 1, 2010 and runs through September 11.

Natalie Portman plays an experienced ballerina who's having a hard time dealing with a rival dancer (Mila Kunis). As the story develops, Portman's character is not sure whether what she experiences is real.

Vincent Cassel, Barbara Hershey and Winona Ryder co-star in the film written by Mark Heyman, Andres Heinz and John McLaughlin. Aronofsky won the Golden Lion in Venice in 2008 for "The Wrestler."

Winona Ryder in Aronofsky's 'Black Swan'?

Darren Aronofsky is still recruting some ladies for his upcoming supernatural thriller "Black Swan," and the latest to join the party: Winona Ryder. Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman are also on board.

Portman plays an experienced ballerina who's having a hard time dealing with a rival dancer (Kunis). As the story develops, Portman's character is not exactly sure whether what she sees and experiences is real.

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Darren Aronofsky to direct heist flick

Darren Aronofsky, accalimed director of "The Wrestler," is set to direct and produce a heist thriller based on the true story of the 2006 robbery of $85 million at the Securitas Depot in Tonbridge, England.

Kerry Williamson is writing the screenplay based on Howard Sounes' book "Heist: The Inside Story of the World's Biggest Robbery" and a Sports Illustrated magazine article titled "Breaking the Bank."

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Mila Kunis has a few 'Black Swan' details for you

Mila Kunis is currently out promoting the excellent Mike Judge comedy "Extract," and the folks @Collider got her to talk a tiny bit about "Black Swan," an upcoming project of hers that Darren Aronofsky will direct. Kunis joined Natalie Portman in the film just last month.

As far as the plot goes, "Swan" follows an experienced ballerina (Portman) who's having a hard time dealing with a rival dancer (Kunis). As the story develops, however, Portman's character is not exactly sure whether what she sees and experiences is real.

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Mila Kunis to join Aronofsky's 'Black Swan'

Mila Kunis is in negotiations to star opposite Natalie Portman in Darren Aronofsky's upcoming thriller "Black Swan," according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Portman plays an experienced ballerina who's having a hard time dealing with a rival dancer (Kunis). As the story develops, however, Portman's character is not exactly sure whether what she sees and experiences is real.

The charming and talented Kunis will also soon be seen in Mike Judge's "Extract." Her recent big-screen appearances include "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "Max Payne." Oh yeah, she'll also star in "The Book of Eli."

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Natalie Portman to lead Aronofsky's next thriller?

Natalie Portman is attached to star in Darren Aronofsky's thriller "Black Swan," a project that has been brought back to life after being stuck in studio turnarounds.

John McLaughlin wrote the original script, which Mark Heyman rewrote. The Hollywood Reporter describes the project as "a supernatural thriller set in the world of New York City ballet."

Portman would be starring as an experienced ballerina who's having a hard time dealing with a rival dancer. As the story develops, however, Portman's character is not exactly sure whether what she sees and experiences is real.

Sounds intriguing enough to me. Aronofsky recently helmed "The Wrestler," which quickly turned into my favorite film of 2008.

As for Portman, she recently boarded David Gordon Green's upcoming comedy “Your Highness." The charming actress has several projects coming up, including "New York, I Love You," Jim Sheridan's "Brothers" and "Love & Other Impossible Pursuits."