The Tale of Despereaux News

THE numbers have been crunched and the actress who has proved best bang for buck probably isn't who you thought it would be.

Got hot tips, pics or just want something posted send an e-mail to tips@celebdirtylaundry.com and we will be glad to post it! CONTESTS/GIVEAWAYS! Loading... December 17, 2009 Emma having played Hermione in the Harry Potter films has managed to make more money than any other woman in Hollywood.

And the highest grossing actress is ... Emma Watson, outgunning Julia Roberts, Halle Berry and Cameron Diaz.

SHE is a teenager in her first year at university. But down-to-earth Emma Watson is unlikely to be applying for a student loan this term after being named the most bankable female film star of the decade.

London, Emma Watson's magic touch makes her Noughties' highest grossing actress By Alistair Foster, Evening Standard Last updated at 15:17pm on 16.12.09 She was only nine when the decade began but Emma Watson has been named the highest-grossing actress of the past 10 years.

Greetings and welcome back to the Weekend Warrior, your weekly guide to the weekend's new movies.

IT IS 30 years since she wowed us as stunning all-action heroine Ellen Ripley in Alien.

Christopher Lloyd has done voice work for a few recent films - but he says he's much happier in front of the camera.

I was saddened to read that the literacy scores in the Coachella Valley are so low, but I am not surprised.

It's Cyber Monday and homeschoolers can take advantage of many great deals today! I've scoured the internet, and there are too many to list, but here are a few ideas that just might get you online and shopping.

If you are looking for some new DVD's or even Blu Ray's Wal-marts Black Friday sale is a one you won't want to miss! In the just released Black Friday Ad there are movies priced from just $2.00 - $9.00. And what is really a great deal are their $10 Blu-ray choices.

I'M starting my Christmas recommendations this week. Whether you're buying for a child, teenager or an adult who's discerning enough to enjoy children's and young adult literature, or thinking of treating yourself, check this column for my picks for books that will make great gifts.

THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX a ' Matthew Broderick supplies the words of the title character, a mouse who goes against the edicts of his rodent-oriented homeland.

Veteran screen actress Ann Blyth was among local Gabriel Award winners honored at Family Theater Productions Oct.

The Richard M. Keane Foundation will hold a free movie night Friday. "The Tale of Despereaux" will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the 9/11 Memorial Sports Center at the Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield St.

BELLEVUE -- Bellevue Public Library will host two events for children on Thursday.

MORE than 500 pupils from the Knutsford area have taken part in the world's biggest free film festival for schoolchildren.

Kate DiCamillo won the Newbery Medal in 2003 for The Tale of Despereaux . Candlewick Press, 2009 Kate DiCamillo won the Newbery Medal in 2003 for The Tale of Despereaux .

Once upon a time, in the faraway kingdom of Dor, there was a mouse, a princess, some soup and a spool of thread.

"Zombieland" is at the top of the box-office charts, not to mention a critical and audience darling.