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"Funny People"
The Associated Press
NEW ON DVD
“Angels & Demons”: A Harvard symbologist (Tom Hanks) teams up with the daughter of a murdered scientist to investigate a secret society’s quest for the world’s most deadly energy source.
“Funny People”: A famous funnyman (Adam Sandler) gets stunning health news and re-evaluates his priorities with a little help from an aspiring stand-up comic (Seth Rogan).
“Four Christmases”: A dating couple (Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon) spend their first Christmas together visiting each of their four divorced parents in a single day.
“Shorts”: When residents of a tightknit community learn that an 11-year-old has discovered a mysterious rock that grants the wishes of whomever possesses it, chaos ensues.
“Imagine That”: When work problems begin piling up for a stressed-out financial executive (Eddie Murphy), he finds solutions in his daughter’s imaginary world.
Next week: “Terminator Salvation,” “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian”
NEW ON CD
“I Dreamed a Dream,” Susan Boyle: British reality TV show contestant whose unexpected performance made her an international sensation releases her first album.
“She Wolf,” Shakira: Colombian singer-songwriter’s third English studio album sees her shift from Latin pop and pop-rock to electro-pop and dance hall.
“Rated R,” Rihanna: Ten months after her well-publicized assault by then-boyfriend Chris Brown, the R&B singer has pushed up the release of her fourth studio album.
“For Your Entertainment,” Adam Lambert: The eighth-season runner-up on “American Idol” releases his debut solo album, a collaboration with Lady Gaga, Pink and others.
Next week: “Untitled,” R. Kelly
NEW IN BOOKS
“Pirate Latitudes,” Michael Crichton: Late author’s new adventure, set in the Caribbean in 1665, follows an English ship captain who sets out to steal Spanish gold.
“Breathless,” Dean Koontz: A reclusive mountain man and a sadist who kills his twin brother are just two strings unraveled in the latest mystery from the bestselling author.
Next week: “U Is for Undertow,” Sue Grafton
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