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What to Rent: New DVDs This Week

Moonrise Kingdom Wes Anderson's latest has a love struck Boy Scout (Jared Gilman) running away with the daughter (Kara Hayward) of two quirky lawyers (Billy Murray and Frances McDormand).

Moonrise Kingdom

Wes Anderson's latest has a love struck Boy Scout (Jared Gilman) running away with the daughter (Kara Hayward) of two quirky lawyers (Billy Murray and Frances McDormand). Despite a search party led by a staunch scoutmaster (Edward Norton) and the town's sheriff (Bruce Willis), the two adolescents continue to elude the adults. Though the residents are isolated on a small island, the retro 1960s vibe still saturates the film's aesthetic. Many elements might be familiar to Anderson fans, but it's still a pleasure to watch. Featurettes, including a tour around the set with Bill Murray, are included on the DVD.

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That's My Boy

Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg join forces for a broad, obnoxious comedy about father-son bonding. Donnie (Sandler) shows up days before his estranged son's (Andy Samberg) wedding, hoping his successful kid will be the key to solving his financial issues. Over the course of the weekend, the two reconnect, but not before a series of gross-out stunts and hard-to-watch bodily fluid gags. Leighton Meester and Vanilla Ice also star. DVD extras include a gag reel, deleted scenes, and three featurettes.

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One more release after the jump.

Box Office

Box Office: Ted Breaks Records For R-Rated Comedies

Don't underestimate the power of a talking bear.

Don't underestimate the power of a talking bear. Seth MacFarlane's comedy Ted came in number one at the box office and broke the record for the biggest opening for a nonsequel R-rated comedy with $54.1 million. Magic Mike also had an impressive first weekend, pulling in $39.2 million for second place. Pixar's animated Brave came in third with $34 million, followed by another new release, Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection, with $26.4 million. Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted rounded out the top five with $11.8 million.

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Box Office

Brave Hits the Box Office Bull's-Eye

Fiery Merida made her mark at the box office as Pixar's Brave brought in $66.7 million in its opening weekend.

Fiery Merida made her mark at the box office as Pixar's Brave brought in $66.7 million in its opening weekend. Kindred animated flick Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted took a distant second with $20.2 million. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter placed third with $16.5 million in its debut weekend, while Prometheus and Rock of Ages rounded out the top five with $10 million and $8 million, respectively.

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Box Office

Madagascar 3 Retains the Box Office Crown

Despite competition from new releases, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted remained steady at the top of the box office, earning $35.5 million this weekend.

Despite competition from new releases, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted remained steady at the top of the box office, earning $35.5 million this weekend. For the second week in a row, Prometheus placed second with $20.2 million. Rock of Ages had a disappointing opening weekend with $15.1 million, followed by Snow White and the Huntsman with $13.8 million. Adam Sandler's new comedy That's My Boy also had a very poor showing, earning just $13 million in its opening weekend.

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Box Office

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted Takes a Wild Ride to the Top of the Box Office

Families headed to the theater this weekend instead of the zoo, helping launch Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted to the number one spot at the box office with $60.4 million.

Families headed to the theater this weekend instead of the zoo, helping launch Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted to the number one spot at the box office with $60.4 million. Coming up behind the animated flick was Ridley Scott's Prometheus, which earned $50 million and was also in its first weekend. Snow White and the Huntsman dropped to third place with $23 million, followed by Men in Black 3, which took in $13.5 million. Finally, The Avengers hung in the top five with $10.8 million.

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Jessica Chastain Gets Gorgeous For an NYC Red Carpet With Jada, Ben, and Chris

NYC's Ziegfeld Theatre played host to the star-studded premiere of Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted last night.

NYC's Ziegfeld Theatre played host to the star-studded premiere of Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted last night. Jessica Chastain chose a vintage Yves Saint Laurent dress to hit the red carpet following the announcement that she's the new face of the brand's Manifesto fragrance. Ben Stiller and his wife, Christine Taylor, as well as Chris Rock and his family, posed for the cameras. Jada Pinkett Smith had the support of her husband, Will, and daughter, Willow, at the event, which comes after the animated movie's glamorous debut at the Cannes Film Festival last month. Salma Hayek was on hand for the French premiere, but she didn't make it to the latest press stop.

Madagascar 3 is in theaters today, and if the opening is anything like Men in Black 3's May release, the Pinkett-Smith clan will have another hit to their name. Will might also be topping the music charts again soon since he's remixing his 1990s hit, "Summertime," which will be available for download next week.

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Bring on the Popcorn: 10 Kiddie Flicks For 2012 (and One Just For Moms)

Sit back and get comfortable because mama may be spending a lot of time in the movie theater this year.

Sit back and get comfortable because mama may be spending a lot of time in the movie theater this year. While 2011 may have been the year of the 3D kiddie flick, 2012 shows no sign of putting the brakes on the trend! With the re-release of two Disney classics in three-dimensional form, the adaptation of a favorite Dr. Seuss book, and the introduction of a few new heroes, there will be plenty to keep tots entertained in the theater this year. Check out the kiddie flicks we're anticipating the most — and one that will specifically be for the mamas out there!