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What to Rent: New DVDs This Week

Wreck-It Ralph John C. Reilly voices Ralph, a bulky video game villain itching to shed his bad-guy image and become a hero.

Wreck-It Ralph

John C. Reilly voices Ralph, a bulky video game villain itching to shed his bad-guy image and become a hero. The film's stellar voice cast also includes Sarah Silverman, Jane Lynch, and Jack McBrayer. Chock-full of nostalgic references (think Q*bert and Sonic the Hedgehog), Wreck-It Ralph is just as much fun for adults as it is for kids. The DVD comes with the Oscar-winning short film Paperman, deleted and extended scenes, and making-of featurettes.

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Red Dawn

Chris Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson take the reins in this remake of the 1984 action film. This time, the invading forces are North Koreans, and they take over Spokane, WA. Lucky for Spokane, its best and brightest young adults are ready to fight for freedom. Josh Peck and Adrianne Palicki also star in the unnecessary remake that suffers from a laughable script and distinct lack of charm that the original had. The DVD include four making-of featurettes.

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Check out one more new release after the jump.

Movies

Box Office: Skyfall Returns to First as Playing For Keeps Founders

Skyfall reclaimed the top spot at the box office this weekend, earning $11 million and bringing the hit's domestic total to $261.6 million.

Skyfall reclaimed the top spot at the box office this weekend, earning $11 million and bringing the hit's domestic total to $261.6 million. The box office was among of the weakest of the year as Rise of the Guardians took second place with $10.5 million, Breaking Dawn Part 2 followed with $9.2 million, Lincoln took in $9.1 million, and Life of Pi rounded out the top five with $8.3 million. Gerard Butler's soccer-dad comedy Playing For Keeps drew a mere $6 million, while the week's other new opener, Hyde Park on Hudson, earned $83,300 in its limited release of only four theaters nationwide.

Movies

Movie Sneak Peek: Playing For Keeps and Hyde Park on Hudson

Need a break from holiday madness?

Need a break from holiday madness? Hit up the theater this weekend! Two releases are slated to open: Hyde Park on Hudson and Playing For Keeps. Which you would enjoy more probably depends on which piques your interest more: Bill Murray in a period piece or Gerard Butler shirtless. I have to say, it's a stiff competition. Check out all the pictures before you make your decision!

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Justin Timberlake Supports Jessica Biel at Her Big Premiere

Jessica Biel donned a long Versace gown on the red carpet at last night's NYC premiere of Playing For Keeps.

Jessica Biel donned a long Versace gown on the red carpet at last night's NYC premiere of Playing For Keeps. She posed for photos solo, as did her costars in the film Gerard Butler and Uma Thurman. Later, though, Jessica had the company of her husband, Justin Timberlake. Jess changed into a hot mint-green Nina Ricci dress to hit the afterparty at the Dream Downtown with JT on her arm.

Jessica and Justin have spent quite a bit of time in NYC since their Italian wedding back in October. She's done double promotional duty with two films out this season, Playing For Keeps and Hitchcock. In one interview, she opened up about the joys of life when you're married to a guy who can cook. Jessica Biel told Elle, "He bakes pies. He's Southern, so he's got all this influence from his grandma. He does a three-layer pie . . . and blueberry crunch cake, which is pretty unbelievable. It doesn't happen all that often, thank god. Otherwise, it would be a big problem."

Celebrity Interviews

Gerard Butler Was Willing to "Beg" Jessica Biel to Be in Playing For Keeps

Gerard Butler stars as a former pro soccer player trying to repair his broken relationship with his young son — and the boy's mother, played by Jessica Biel — in Playing for Keeps.

Gerard Butler stars as a former pro soccer player trying to repair his broken relationship with his young son — and the boy's mother, played by Jessica Biel — in Playing for Keeps. The movie — which also features Catherine Zeta-Jones, Uma Thurman, and Dennis Quaid — hits theaters this Friday. We recently caught up with Gerard to ask him about his experience playing a dad and his role in casting the film's several gorgeous actresses, including Jessica.

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See Our Favorite #PlayingForKeeps Photos of What Readers Want For the Holidays, and Watch the Trailer!

What do you really want?
See Our Favorite #PlayingForKeeps Photos of What Readers Want For the Holidays, and Watch the Trailer!

What do you really want? The perfect holiday rom-com? Don't miss Playing For Keeps, starring Gerard Butler and Jessica Biel, in theaters Dec. 7. Can't wait to see the movie in theaters? Click through to watch the trailer and see some of our favorite entries from the Playing For Keeps Photo Challenge, where readers showed us what they really want this holiday season. You can see all the images on Statigram.

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'Playing For Keeps' Instagram Challenge: Enter For the Chance to Win $2,500 and More!

This holiday season, what do you really want?


This holiday season, what do you really want? Is it those sumptuous suede booties you've been eyeing in the department store window? Is it getting the whole family together for the first time in years? Or is it that big, beautiful diamond — and equally stunning proposal — you've been dreaming of since childhood?

Whatever is topping your wish list, you'll find yourself in good company with the Dec. 7 release of Playing For Keeps, the must-see romantic comedy of the holiday season about a down-on-his-luck former soccer star (played by the smokin' hot Gerard Butler) who returns home to put his life back together. Featuring an all-star cast including Jessica Biel, Uma Thurman, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Dennis Quaid, and directed by Gabriele Muccino (The Pursuit of Happyness), it's a story about figuring out what you really want in life and going after it — whether it's a bold, new career move, a date with the hottie soccer coach, or the one true love of your life.

Show us how you're Playing For Keeps this holiday and you could earn some extra purchasing power to fuel your dreams! Instagram a pic of what you really want — one grand prize winner will receive a $2,500 Amazon gift card and 10 first prize winners will receive a $250 Amazon gift card.

How to enter:

  1. Take an Instagram photo of what you really want this holiday season, like time with your family, a relaxing day at the spa, or that sparkling new diamond ring.
  2. Use #PlayingForKeeps on your photo to enter for a chance to win.

Good luck!

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Music

What's That Song? Tunes From Recent Trailers

Tired of watching movie trailers over and over so you can try to catch a couple of song lyrics and see if Google knows what you're listening to?

Tired of watching movie trailers over and over so you can try to catch a couple of song lyrics and see if Google knows what you're listening to? I know the feeling. Today is your lucky day, 'cause I did all that drudge work for you! Watch the latest trailers for movies, including Trouble With the Curve, Liberal Arts, and Cloud Atlas, and let us know which tracks (conveniently located on each slide) you'll be adding to your playlist!

Photos courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, The Weinstein Company, and IFC