“The Hangover” is a smart, funny movie, and audiences are liking it, too. The buddy flick scored high at the box office this weekend, even though it’s been out for two weeks. Here’s the rundown from Box Office Mojo:

The Hangover, $32.79M
Up, $30.76M
The Taking of Pelham 123, $23.37M
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, $9.61M
Land of the Lost, $8.99M
Imagine That, $5.50M
Star Trek, $5.45M
Terminator: Salvation, $4.78M
Angels & Demons, $4.11M
Drag Me to Hell, $3.93M

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Tops at the box office this weekend was "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian." I wasn’t that crazy about the movie (read my review here), but it’s the only new family flick out right now, which is why I think it scored high. It wasn’t bad; just wasn’t as good as the first movie. Take a peek at the numbers from Box Office Mojo:

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, $70M
Terminator Salvation, $53.82M
Star Trek, $29.40M
Angels & Demons, $27.70M
Dance Flick, $13.10M
X-Men Origins: Wolverine, $10.10M
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, $4.83M
Obsessed, $2.50M
Monsters vs. Aliens, $1.90M
17 Again, $1.28M

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Movie: Angels & Demons * Clips & Trailers * Official Site
In Theaters: May 15, 2009

Runtime: 138 minutes
Directed by: Ron Howard

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sequences of violence, disturbing images, and thematic material
Gecko Rating:

One thing people didn’t like about “The Da Vinci Code” was that the first part of the movie included lots of talking and explaining of the symbols and history. Still, it would be difficult to have a movie like this without the explanation, unless you’re a symbologist yourself and know what’s going on.
“Angels & Demons,” a sequel to "The Da Vinci Code" also based on a book …read more

The long-awaited "Angels & Demons" is in theaters right now, along with Mark Ruffalo and Adrien Brody in "The Brothers Bloom." Here’s the rundown:
Angels & Demons (PG-13). When Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) discovers the resurgence of an ancient brotherhood called the Illuminati, it could pose a serious threat to the Catholic church and the world. A fun look inside the mysteries of the Vatican. [Film Gecko Links] [Official Site]
The Brothers Bloom (PG-13). Con-men brothers Mark Ruffalo and Adrien Brody go on a cross-global adventure. [Preview & Trailer] [2-Minute Clip] [Official Site]
Management (R ). Jennifer Aniston, Steve Zahn, and Woody …read more

"Angels & Demons" hits theaters tomorrow, and the stars are out and about promoting the film around the globe. Check out 13 clips and trailers here, and the Rome photo call here. 
Directed by Ron Howard, the prequel to 2006’s "The Da Vinci Code" finds symbolist Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) investigating the murder of a physicist, Leonardo Vetra. It all revolves around a secret brotherhood called The Illuminati, and Langdon, along with Vetra’s daughter, Vittoria (Ayelet Zurer, pictured at "Good Moring America" on May 14) end up searching for a destructive new weapon that could kill millions.
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The stars of “Angels & Demons” (in theaters May 15, 2009) came out for a photo call in Rome, Italy on May 3. And it must have been windy that day! Ayelet Zurer, who plays Vittoria Vetra, had a tough time keeping her hair from flying all over the place.
The sequel to “The Da Vinci Code” is directed by Ron Howard and stars Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer, and Stellan Skarsgard. Hanks returns as Robert Langdon, now working to solve a murder and thwart a terrorist act on the Vatican. It’s all centered on a mysterious brotherhood called the …read more

I’m ridiculously psyched for “Angels & Demons,” the sequel to “The Da Vinci Code.” Directed by Ron Howard and starring Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer, and Stellan Skarsgard, the movie brings back Hanks as Robert Langdon, now working to solve a murder and thwart a terrorist act on the Vatican. It’s all centered on a mysterious brotherhood called the Illuminati. In theaters May 15, 2009. Check out movie stills here.
Angels & Demons – “In Need of Access”:

Want a free trip to Rome? Me, too! And you might have the chance – along with some other cool prizes – if you enter MSN.com’s "Angels & Demons" Path of Illumination Contest. Watch the teaser trailer below for more info. If a Film Gecko reader wins, maybe you’ll send back mini-travelogue bits during the trip for me to post.

Here’s a look at what’s on tap from Sony Pictures for 2009. Some great films! 
I’m especially looking forward to "The Pink Panther 2," "The Ugly Truth," "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans," and "Angels & Demons." And I’m REALLY curious about "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs," because that was one of my kids’ favorite books.
Which of these movies are YOU most looking forward to?  
"Not Easily Broken" – Jan. 9, 2009
"Paul Blart: Mall Cop" – Jan. 16, 2009
"Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" – Jan. 23, 2009
"The Pink Panther 2" – Feb. 6, 2009
"The International" – Feb. 13, 2009
"Fired …read more

I just posted the teaser trailer for "Angels and Demons," and here’s a fun behind-the-scenes look at the movie, premiering May 15, 2009. I’m pretty much on board with anything Tom Hanks does.