Reuters - The off-kilter comic rhythms of Rainn Wilson are exploited to excellent effect in "The Rocker," a derivative rock satire that is far more enjoyable than one would have a right to expect.

Reuters - As Tom Cruise writes the next chapter in his career, he's developing an interest in comic-book movies.

Reuters - Warner Bros.' "The Dark Knight" regained the overseas box-office lead -- even as it relinquished the No. 1 domestic position after a four-week stand -- reaching a foreign gross of $328.6 million with its weekend take of $42.4 from 7,775 screens in 61 markets.

Reuters - Singapore, which currently bans political films and demonstrations, may ease curbs on both to keep up with the spread of video and other free expression on the Internet, its prime minister said in remarks released on Monday. "We've got to allow political videos but with some safeguards," said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in a televised address recorded on Sunday. "I think some things should still be off limits ... there will be grey areas." The southeast Asian city-state, which has been ruled by the People's Action Party for more than 40 years, bans the production and screening of all political films, imposing a maximum fine of S$100,000 ($73,000) or a two-year jail term on offenders.

AP - Maybe Harry Potter should have brought a note from his parents saying he would be missing school.

AP - Darth Vader: Sith lord, murderous imperialist, deadbeat dad ... dirty old man?

E! Online - Second place never looked so lofty.

Reuters - Big-screen Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. scored his second No. 1 movie of the summer on Sunday as Hollywood spoof "Tropic Thunder" ended the month-long reign of "The Dark Knight" atop the North American box office.

Reuters - Batman triumphed on the international circuit during the weekend as "The Dark Knight" reclaimed the No. 1 slot with an estimated $42.4 million from 7,700 screens in 60 markets, pushing its foreign gross to $328.6 million.

AP - Maybe Harry Potter should have brought a note from his parents saying he would be missing school.