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Deathly Hallows Part 2 becomes third highest grossing film of all time

The final part of the Harry Potter franchise has grabbed third place in the list of the highest grossing films of all time.

The film has grossed $1.137 billion worldwide, which also makes it the most successful film of 2011.

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 started its record-breaking path when it broke the opening weekend record for a film, taking $483.2 million worldwide.

This mean that the eighth Potter film sits behind James Cameron’s Avatar which grossed $2.78 billion and Titanic, which grossed $1.78 billion, and this is just a month after the film’s initial release.

And with fans still queuing up at movie theatres across the world, the film looks set to make a lot more money before its theatrical run ends. However it doesn’t look as though it will surpass either of Cameron’s pictures at the moment.

The Potter franchise has grossed billions of dollars worldwide since the release of the first film back in 2001, which took a staggering $974.8 million, even the lowest performing film in the series took an outstanding $796.7 million, a box office performance most films could only dream of.

It has also been confirmed that an Oscar campaign is being launched for the final instalment in the hopes that it will follow in the footsteps of The Lord Of The Rings trilogy.

So can Potter’s magic help him scoop an Oscar? It looks like we will have to wait and see.

Wahlberg for 2 Guns?

Actor Mark Wahlberg is apparently in talks to star in a film version of comic book 2 Guns.

The comic was originally signed by Universal Picture in 2008 would have seen it have Vince Vaughn as the lead actor.

But recent speculation has suggested that both Vaughn and the director David O. Russell have pulled out of the project.

It is thought that the direct Russell pulled out of the movie due scheduling conflicts as he will be directing The Silver Linings Playbook with Bradley cooper and Jennifer Lawrence later this year, when 2 Guns is expected to shoot.

2 Guns was written by Steven Grant and follows the story of a Naval Intelligence officer and a DEA agent who go undercover and steal money from the mob.

With comic book adaptations being all the rage recently with a number of the recent blockbuster hits originating from the comic book, it looks like it would be an excellent film for Wahlberg to sign on to.

Watch this space for more updates …

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Drew Barrymore may direct Heist Society

It looks as though Drew Barrymore is another Hollywood star whose been bitten by the directing bug after potentially gaining another directing gig in the shape of caper film The Heist Society.

It has been reported that Barrymore who is currently down to produce the picture may add the role of director to her title.

This wouldn’t be the first time the actress has sat in the director’s seat, after her directoral debut with Whip It back in 2009.

Warner Bros picked up the film last, which is based on the Ally Carter book. The film follows a teenage girl trying to balance her school life with her family’s criminal world, who has to assemble a crew to track down and steal a powerful mobster’s art collection after her father is accused of taking it.

As Barrymore has already agreed to direct How To Be Single for New Line, it looks as though her stance as director depends on which film is ready first. So watch this space.

McKay, Ferrell and Wahlberg to reunite

Adam McKay looks like he may team up with actors Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell again.

The director is in talks to reunite with the duo on the football comedy film Three Mississippi, where he is already working as the producer.

Reports have recently surfaced that McKay is in talks with Warner Bros to helm the new feature, which will become the next in the long line of Ferrell/Mckay projects.

The film that is written by Robert Carlock (30 Rock) and Scott Silveri (Friends) tells the story of two neighbours from Philadelphia who have become extraordinary engaged in a heated annual Thanksgiving game of tackle football.

Staring alongside Ferrell and Wahlberg are, Alec Baldwin who portrays Whalberg’s father, and Jeremy Renner is being courted for a potential role in the film.

It looks as though Three Mississippi is set to become McKay’s next directorial effort for Warner Bros, with the picture having a hopeful release for Thanksgiving 2012