'Harry Potter' finale shatters records with $43M!

Everyone out there is going gaga for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," because the Warner Bros. finale bagged a fantastic $43.5 million from midnight screenings, obviously setting a new record by beating the midnight success of "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse."

It gets better though. "Potter" opened a bit earlier overseas, and the film has already grossed a stunning $82.5 million at the international box office. You think that's crazy? Wait until we finish up the weekend. This dude definitely goes out with a bang.

The "Harry Potter" franchise has been huge for Warner Bros., which is why execs made sure to rock the world with the conclusion of the story. Splitting up the flicks paid off, and good reviews and higher 3D ticket prices will help "Part 2" break more records. Count on it.

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'Undying Love' coming to big screen

Warner Bros. has aquired "Undying Love," a comic book series created by Tomm Coker and Daniel Freedman, who will also write the big-screen adaptation, says Heat Vision. Image Comics is the original publisher of the mini-series.

In terms of storyline, "Love" focuses on an ex-soldier who falls in love with a vampire girl. Alas, they can't be together unless he faces the vampire who created her, as well as his army of monsters ruling the Hong Kong underworld.

David Dobkin to direct ‘King Arthur’ reboot

Warner Bros. has just secured a script for the re-imagining of “King Arthur,” rebooting the franchise that floundered back in 2004; the Jerry Bruckheimer produced flick that starred Clive Owen and Keira Knightly.

Cinema Blend says David Dobkin (“Wedding Crashers” and the upcoming “The Change-Up") is set to helm the period flick. With Dobkin in charge, one wonders if the film will take a more light-hearted approach, something along the lines of his own “Shanghi Knights." 

Let’s just hope it doesn’t remind us of “Your Highness” or “Black Knight.”

More epic 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2' posters released

As the "Harry Potter" franchise is finally coming to a climactic end this July with "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," Warner Bros. is making sure everyone knows that this is not a movie to be missed.

On top of the amazing action posters that were released last week, EW has released some new epic posters that will surely get you even more excited for the final battle between good and evil. The end begins July 15, 2011.

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Warner Bros. might have to remove the Tyson tattoo in 'The Hangover Part II'

As you may recall, Warner Bros. is currently being sued by Missouri tattoo artist S. Victor Whitmill, who claims to own the copyright on Mike Tyson's bizarre face tattoo. He even attempted to stop the film's release, yet was denied a preliminary injunction. The film, now in theaters, has grossed more than $350 million worldwide already. However, the case is still going strong. 

The Hollywood Reporter is now stating that Warner Bros. has told the Missouri judge that if the legal issues regarding the tattoo are not resolved by the film's release on DVD, the studio will digitally alter the film to substitute a different tattoo. 

So if you are one of the few people on the planet who have not seen the film in theaters, you might want to check it out before it is modified. After all, this is one freaky tattoo we're talking about.

'Hangover Part II' earns $31M Thursday

Todd Phillips and Warner Bros. have another hit on their hands, because "The Hangover Part II" landed a pretty huge opening Thursday with $31.6 million in ticket sales. This number includes the solid $10.4 million the flick bagged from midnight screenings.

The sequel to the hit comedy "The Hangover" is now playing at 3,615 theaters, aiming for a $125-million opening weekend. The first film only took $16.7 million on its opening day, which was a Friday. "Part II" scored the third highest Thursday opening.

Also opening Thursday was "Kung Pu Panda 2," which could not attract that big of a crowd. The 3D animated sequel brought in $5.8 million from 3,925 sites. That said, it looks like the film will pick up speed over the weekend, when families rush their kids to theaters.

Source: Box Office Mojo (www.boxofficemojo.com)

'The Hangover Part II' scores $10M at midnight

Warner Bros. is already getting ready to celebrate a little, because Todd Phillips' anticipated sequel "The Hangover Part II" is bringing in the big bucks. The comedy sequel bagged $10.4 million from midnight screenings from 2,600 sites.

Not bad, because the film could pull around $125 this weekend. Though critics don't seem to love the follow-up to "The Hangover," fans are flocking to theaters like crazy, and we will keep you posted on how it does at the box office. Have you seen the film?

'Alice Creed' director tackles 'Hell and Gone'

J Blakeson, who recently helmed "The Disappearance of Alice Creed," is set to direct "Hell and Gone," a drama scripted by Jonah Nolan, Christopher Nolan's bro. The story surrounds the Great Chicago Fire.

That's pretty much all that is known about the project, which is set up at Warner Bros. Heat Vision adds the film "is a Titanic-like historical tragedy and love story." Blakeson also wrote "The Descent: Part 2."

Steve Carell to star in Dan Fogelman's 'Imagine'

Dan Fogelman, screenwriter of "Cars," "Fred Claus" and "Bolt," will make his directorial debut with "Imagine," a comedy Steve Carell will star in. Fogelman also wrote the film Warner Bros. is developing.

Deadline says the story follows a musician who attempts to change his lifestyle after he reads an old letter John Lennon and Yoko Ono wrote him. He heads out to reconnect with the son (Carell) he's never met.

Definitely sounds liks a charming story. Let's hope it's a comedy/drama along the lines of "Dan in Real Life." Fogelman, by the way, also penned Disney's "Tangled" and the upcoming "Crazy, Stupid, Love."

Ben Affleck to direct 'Replay' next?

Ben Affleck's "The Town" was totally awesome, and I can't wait for his next project. It looks like Affleck may end up helming "Replay" for Warner Bros. It's the big-screen version of Ken Grimwood's novel.

Heat Vision says no deals are in place, but Affleck is considering the project. And get this: planning for a feature version of the book began in 1988. Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts were at one stage attached to it.

The latest screenplay comes courtesy of Jason Smilovic ("My Own Worst Enemy," "Lucky Number Slevin"). The story follows a man who after having a heart attack, is stuck in a "replay" of his life. Funky...

Affleck is currently filming for Terrence Malick. He is also starring in John Wells' upcoming drama "The Company Men," which opens Oct. 22, 2010. Click here to read my positive review of "The Town."