Comedy News: Page 18

Adios to Viva Laughlin (2007-10-23): After only two episodes, Hugh Jackman's musical drama, Viva Laughlin has been cancelled.

Victoria Beckham Loves Ugly Betty (2007-10-13): Here's a photo of our beloved Posh Spice aka Victoria Beckham when she guest stars on Ugly Betty in an upcoming episode.

The Rock Rules the Box Office For the Second Week (2007-10-08): The Rock had a great weekend: his movie The Game Plan ruled the box office for the second weekend in a row.

Producers of Desperate Housewives Apologize to Phillipines (2007-10-04): The producers of Desperate Housewives got an earful from the Phillipines government over a perceived slur against Phillipino medical personnel that aired during the show last Sunday night.

Simpsons Writers Send Love to Rupert Murdoch (2007-10-02): The writers of The Simpsons sent some love to Rupert Murdoch, owner of Fox and now The Wall Street Journal.

The Rock is Victorious at the Box Office (2007-10-01): The Rock has a family-friendly hit on his hands with Disney's The Game Plan, which topped the box office this past weekend, making an estimated $22,675,000.

Sex in the City: The Movie is Filming Now (2007-09-19): The first stills are out from the set of the new Sex and the City movie.

Crowe Has a Hit With 3:10 to Yuma (2007-09-10): Russell Crowe and Christian Bale won the box office this past weekend with their excellently-reviewed Western remake 3:10 to Yuma.

Travolta to Star in Comedic Remake of Dallas (2007-08-24): Here's a news item that horrified us.

Superbad Tops the Box Office (2007-08-20): Superbad ruled the box office this past weekend, making an estimated $31,200,000.

Rush Hour 3 Tops the Box Office (2007-08-14): Rush Hour 3 topped the box office this past weekend, making $49,100,158, with a $12,996 average per theater take.

Simpsons Rule the Box Office (2007-07-30): The Simpsons Movie rocked the box office, making an estimated $71,850,000 in its opening weekend.

Evan Almighty Tops Box Office (2007-06-27): Evan Almighty is the number one film in theaters. The Jim Carrey movie opened with a box office over $31 million. Wow!

Pirates Still Rule: Knocked Up Is A Hit (2007-06-04): Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End topped the box office this past weekend, making $43,188,000, which is a big (62.

Pirates Rule the Memorial Day Weekend Box Office (2007-05-29): Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End ruled the box office over the Memorial Day weekend, making $139,802,190 over the four day period.

The Sims The Movie? (2007-05-24): The Sims was going to be a major motion picture. However, eight years have passed and there still is no film.

Cuba Gooding, Jr. Signs for Teen Comedy (2007-05-23): Cuba Gooding, Jr.

Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway in Get Smart Film (2007-05-12): Filming has begun on a Get Smart motion picture which is based on the popular television series with the same name.

Blades of Glory Skates to Box Office Victory (2007-04-02): Blades of Glory skated to box office gold this past weekend, making an estimated $33,000,000.

Wild Hogs Rides Into First Place at the Box Office (2007-03-05): Wild Hogs, starring Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence and William H.

Norbit Rocks the Box Office (2007-02-12): Eddie Murphy's new fat suit extravaganza, Norbit, blew out the box office this past weekend making a mind-boggling $34,195,434.

Night at the Museum Tops Box Office Again (2007-01-08): Ben Stiller's Night at the Museum topped the box office for the third week in a row, making an estimated $24,000,000.

Night at the Museum Tops Box Office (2007-01-02): Night at the Museum topped the recent three-day weekend box office, making $46,700,000 in its second week, bringing its total take so far to $125,755,000.

Borat Rules the Box Office Again (2006-11-13): For the second week in a row, Borat ruled the box office, making an estimated $29,0000 million, with a very nice $11,301 per screen average.

Borat Tops the Box Office (2006-11-06): Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan led the box office this past weekend with an estimated take of $26,375,000.