Taylor Lautner plays Jacob Black in “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”

Over the weekend, the sequel “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” turned months of buzz into big box-office numbers, making $140.7 million domestically.

Since the film and “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” Week here at BAM’s Blog are proving so popular, I’m extending my daily coverage of “New Moon” for another week. Just call it “New Moon” Week: The Sequel.

In the second film based on Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling book series, the supernatural love triangle between human Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), vampire Edward Cullen (Robert…

Rascal Flatts accepts the award for favorite country band, duo or group title during Sunday’s American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (Associated Press photos)

Michael Jackson won a record four posthumous awards at Sunday night’s American Music Awards, while country starlet Taylor Swift won five trophies, including the top award, entertainer of the year.

The 19-year-old country music star was named the year’s favorite artist, giving Jackson his only loss of the night, according to the Associated Press. She also was awarded favorite female pop/rock artist, favorite female country artists, favorite country album…

The vampire romance sequel “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” dominated the weekend box office, sucking in $140.7 million in its first three days, according to the Associated Press.

The second film based on Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling book  series also made $258.8 million worldwide, indicating the author’s saga isn’t just supernaturally popular in the United States. Overseas, “New Moon” debuted in 25 countries and sucked up $118.1 million.

The huge opening weekend for the Summit Entertainment release not only landed the sequel at No. 1 on the box-office charts, it also was more…

Ed Rooney: I don’t trust this kid any further than I can throw him.

Grace: Well with your bad knee Ed, you shouldn’t throw anybody. … It’s true.

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Hey loyal readers, 3D is back once again to give you your weekly movie recommendation.  This month I’ve been recommending heist movies.  In keeping with that theme, this week I’m advising you to give “The Score” a try. 

Like many of the heist films I’ve been recommending, I was first drawn to this film because of its cast.  It features Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, Marlon Brando, and Angela Bassett.  They are all great actors who turn in wonderful performances as usual, but the stand out here is definitely Norton. 

In the film…

Taylor Lautner plays Jacob Black in “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.”

LOS ANGELES – “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” Week continues today on BAM’s Blog, with the filmmakers and stars commenting on the frequent shirtless-young-man moments in the sequel.

Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), Bella Swan’s (Kristen Stewart) werewolf BFF, and the rest of his pack spend most of the film shirtless. Vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) takes off his shirt to reveal himself to the sunlight in one of the film’s most dramatic moments. Even bad vamp Laurent (Edi Gathegi) shows up…

“Roman Fountain with Cattle and Figures,” by Nicholaes P. Berchem, from the exhibit “The Dutch Italianates”

Today’s featured event:

Take in hands-on art activities, face painting, live performances from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and more at the Fall Family Festival celebrating the special exhibit “The Dutch Italianates” from noon to 4 p.m. today at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive.

For more information, call 236-3100 or go to www.okcmoa.com.

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-BAM

The RiffTrax team is, from left, Kevin Murphy, Bill Corbett and Michael J. Nelson.

The RiffTrax team of Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett will bring a Christmas rendition of their bad-movie-directed quips back to theaters this holiday season – and special guest “Weird Al” Yankovic will join them.

“RiffTrax LIVE: Christmas Shorts-Stravaganza!” will be broadcast to movie theaters nationwide at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16. The performance will be recorded for an encore event Thursday, Dec. 17.

Former “Mystery Science Theater 3000″ stars Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy (Tom Servo)…

Elizabeth Reaser plays Esme Cullen in “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.” (Associated Press photos)

LOS ANGELES – At the recent “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” press day at the Four Seasons Hotel, Kellan Lutz (Emmett); Ashley Greene (Alice); Nikki Reed (Rosalie); and Elizabeth Reaser (Esme) were on hand to represent the benevolent vampire family the Cullens.

The four actors talked during a press conference about vampire makeup, their obsessions and the celebrity spotlight. This is an edited transcript from the press conference.

Q: How was it this time with a new director and a…

The song that has been on my brain the most this week:

- “Monsters,” Hurricane Bells, from “The Twilight Saga: New Moon Soundtrack.”

When the lineup for “New Moon” soundtrack was announced, the inclusion of indie-rock stars such as The Killers, Thom Yorke, Grizzly Bear, Bon Iver and St. Vincent drew tons of attention. One of the names that few recognized: Hurricane Bells.

But Brooklyn musician Steve Schiltz, the sole member of Hurricane Bells, has contributed my absolute favorite song on the soundtrack, the rollicking, fuzzy-guitar-filled “Monsters.”

For better or worse, the “New Moon” soundtrack fits…