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What to Rent: New DVDs This Week

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Harry, Ron, and Hermione embark on one final adventure in the eighth film in the Harry Potter franchise.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

Harry, Ron, and Hermione embark on one final adventure in the eighth film in the Harry Potter franchise. The trio sets out on the search for the remaining Horcruxes necessary to take down Voldemort, but it is ultimately Harry who must face off with the Dark Lord in what becomes an all out war between good and evil in the wizarding world. The film's stars deliver powerful performances in a fast-paced, visually stunning movie. DVD extras include deleted scenes and featurettes about the female characters of the franchise and the creation of the Gringotts goblins.

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The Change-Up

After a drunken night out together, best friends David Lockwood (Jason Bateman) and Mitch Planko (Ryan Reynolds) wake up to discover they've switched bodies. The irresponsible and unemployed Mitch struggles to pull off David's life as a father and lawyer, while the tightly wound David has trouble handling his friend's acting auditions and active dating life. The storyline is predictable, and the film's raunchy humor is more often gross than funny. The DVD features deleted scenes and a gag reel.

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Box Office: Planet of the Apes Rises to the Top

Rise of the Planet of the Apes breathed new life into the franchise as the film drew in $54 million in its opening weekend and taking first place at the box office.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes breathed new life into the franchise as the film drew in $54 million in its opening weekend and taking first place at the box office. The Smurfs took a distant second with $21 million, followed by Cowboys & Aliens, which earned $15.7 million in its sophomore weekend. The Change-Up saw a disappointing debut of $13.5 million, which isn't a particularly strong showing compared to other comedies that bowed this Summer. Captain America: The First Avenger added $13 million to its box office run, which put it in fifth.

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Movie Sneak Peek: The Change-Up and Rise of the Planet of the Apes!

Some familiar movies hit theaters this weekend; Rise of the Planet of the Apes is the seventh film in the Planet of the Apes series, and The Change-Up joins a long list of movies that revolve around the body-switch premise.

Some familiar movies hit theaters this weekend; Rise of the Planet of the Apes is the seventh film in the Planet of the Apes series, and The Change-Up joins a long list of movies that revolve around the body-switch premise. If you're wondering whether either film will offer an original take on not-so-original material, perhaps these photos can help you decide.

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The Change-Up: Hardly a Change For the Better

If you were to judge The Change-Up based on its title, you might think the movie would, well, change things up.

If you were to judge The Change-Up based on its title, you might think the movie would, well, change things up. But you can probably guess what happens when two men who are polar opposites switch bodies. Jason Bateman stars as David Lockwood, an overworked lawyer with three kids who is best friends with Mitch Planko (Ryan Reynolds), a playboy and struggling actor, who sleeps until midday and loves to smoke pot. One drunken night out, the two wish for each others' lives and wake up to find their wish has come true.

The fact that this movie is based on the oft-seen body-switching premise means it automatically feels stale, and the raunchy, R-rated humor that could have set it apart often feels gratuitous and forced. It's Freaky Friday for adults — and not in a good way. To find out more, just keep reading.

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Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds Team Up For Today

Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds left The Today Show together this morning, both looking dapper in collared shirts and sweaters.

Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds left The Today Show together this morning, both looking dapper in collared shirts and sweaters. During their interview with Matt Lauer, the pair said they'd consider a sequel, and Ryan even joked about shooting a scene in which his character, an out-of-work actor, ends up shooting soft porn. Ryan said, "That was a tough scene to shoot, I must say. It was the one day I invited my family to the set. They were there, and they watched it." The stars of The Change-Up headed to NYC to promote their new movie after stepping out for the LA premiere on Monday night. We caught up with the duo on the red carpet at the debut, where Sandra Bullock made a showing to support Ryan, her longtime friend. Ryan and Jason told us that although they've known each other for 15 years, this film marks the first time they've truly acted opposite each other. That friendly chemistry is evident in Ryan and Jason's new promo for The Change-Up, a funny short they released this week in which they try to convince a wide range of audiences to check out the body-switching comedy.

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Video: Ryan Reynolds Shows Off His Chemistry With Sandra Bullock and Jason Bateman!

Ryan Reynolds shows off his comedy chops in a new promo for The Change-Up and has the support of good friends Jason Bateman and Sandra Bullock at the big LA premiere for the film Monday night.

Ryan Reynolds shows off his comedy chops in a new promo for The Change-Up and has the support of good friends Jason Bateman and Sandra Bullock at the big LA premiere for the film Monday night.

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Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman Ham It Up For The Change-Up

Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman donned spiffy white suits to shoot some fake promos for their new movie, The Change-Up.

Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman donned spiffy white suits to shoot some fake promos for their new movie, The Change-Up. It's pretty hilarious to watch the guys riff off each other as they try to spin the movie for grandmas, Asians, and beyond. Make sure you watch until Reynolds's hilarious jab at Rise of the Planet of the Apes at the end. Hey, even if the movie doesn't break the box office, we'll always have this.

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Two Ways to Wow: Get Olivia Wilde's Sexy Red-Carpet Hairstyles

You won't be able to miss Olivia Wilde this season.

You won't be able to miss Olivia Wilde this season. The stunning actress stars in Cowboys & Aliens and The Change-Up and has been hitting the red carpet and talk-show circuit to promote both films. Recently, Olivia attended a Nylon magazine party in her honor as well as the LA premiere for The Change-Up wearing two contrasting looks — loose curls at the former; stick-straight locks at the latter — in super-chic fashion. So keep reading to find out how to get each of Olivia's sleek coiffures.

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Ryan Reynolds Jokes About His Awkward Sex Scene With Olivia Wilde

Ryan Reynolds visited The Tonight Show last night to chat all about his new movie The Change-Up.

Ryan Reynolds visited The Tonight Show last night to chat all about his new movie The Change-Up. He spoke about working alongside his costar Olivia Wilde, touching on a sex scene they shared. Things got more awkward than usual thanks to a pair of pasties Olivia decorated with smiley faces — check out Ryan's silly story below.