Industry
"Dark Knight" breaks preview record
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The new Batman movie, "The Dark Knight," swooped into theaters to gross a record $18.5 million from midnight preview screenings ahead of its official opening on Friday, according to distributor Warner Bros. Full Article
Music retailer thrives serving captive audience
NEW YORK (Billboard) - As music retailers struggle to stay in business, a Los Angeles firm is doing nicely targeting a demographic that gets bigger every year -- prisoners. Full Article
Japan marks 30 years of Star Wars
Jul 20 - Lightsabers are in plentiful supply as Japan celebrates the 30th anniversary of Star Wars. Play Video
Heavy Metal Friar
62-year-old Friar Cesare Bonizzi is not the typical heavy metal rocker but he proudly shouts lyrics about alcohol, sex and life in general.
Wal-Mart's fashion show previews back-to-school
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc presented a colorful, casual line of youthful looks for kids and teens on Saturday at a fashion show that previewed the mass-market chain's new low-cost offerings for back to school. Full Article
