After expanding the Best Picture nominees from five to 10 and potentially axing the Best Song category, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences is inviting the stars of The Pineapple Express along with 132 of their film-making colleagues into the academy.

While its big moment, the Academy Awards, is broadcast on TV this weekend, Hollywood offers a few light-hearted films opening in theaters, hoping you'll show the box office some love as well.

Lionsgate has announced that it’s partnering with Winfrey’s Harpo Films and Perry’s 34th Street Films to bring triple Sundance Award-winner Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire to audiences around the country.

Lionsgate and Tyler Perry, the prolific creative force behind Diary of a Mad Black Woman, have signed a three-year first look deal. His next rumored title: Medea Goes to the Bank.

From an Apatow laugher to a Tyler Perry softie, this week's DVD releases offer plenty of variety for those who prefer to air conditioning and popcorn to fireworks and hot dogs.