Fourteen years ago, the otherwise unremarkable antiquated-TV-show-turned-movie Lost in Space became known as "The Iceberg" on account of being the first movie to knock the seemingly unstoppable Titanic from the number one spot after a remarkable fifteen weeks in the number one spot at the domestic box office.  The Hunger Games didn't exactly spend as much time in first place, but it did spend a solid four consecutive weekends at first, and now it has encountered its own icebergs, as both Think Like a Man and The Lucky One topped it, according to weekend estimates.

Synopsis: Based on Nicholas Sparks's best seller, "The Lucky One" tells the story of Logan Thibault, a Marine who survives three tours in Iraq. He attributes his good fortune to a photograph he carried of a woman he has never met, and he sets out to meet his good-luck charm when he returns to North Carolina.

Cast: Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling, Blythe Danner, Adam LeFevre, Sharon Morris, Joe Chrest, Riley Thomas Stewart, Courtney J. Clark, Jillian Batherson

Director: Scott Hicks

Genre: Romance

Release Date: April 20, 2012

You will probably recognize former United States Marine turned actor/comedian Rob Riggle from his time as a correspondent on The Daily Show, and as a cast member of Saturday Night Live but he is quickly gaining attention for a string of roles in some of the most popular films in recent years. Riggle is best known from his role as Officer Franklin in one of the most successful comedies of all-time, The Hangover, but he’s also been featured in such high profile films as Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Step Brothers, Going the Distance, The Other Guys, Larry Crowne, and most recently Big Miracle. In fact, the busy actor has not one, but two films opening this month including the big screen adaptation of the classic ‘80s TV series 21 Jump Street, and The Lorax, which opens on March 2^nd and is based on the popular children’s book by the legendary author Dr. Seuss.

In the film, Zac Efron plays Ted, an idealistic twelve year-old boy that lives in “Thneed-Ville,” a city that is completely artificial. He eventually embarks on a journey to find the one thing that will win him the heart of the girl of his dreams, Audrey (Taylor Swift), who only wants to see a real tree. While searching for a tree, he discovers that their city has been closed off from the outside world, and meets the reclusive Once-ler (Ed Helms), who recounts the story of how he met the Lorax (Danny DeVito), a grumpy yet charming creature who serves as guardian of the land. But when a young businessman introduces a revolutionary invention from the native Truffula Tree’s tufts, it tragically spirals into a mass overproduction leading to the depletion of the forest, and the creation and isolation of Ted’s town. With the Once-ler’s blessing, and the last Truffula Seed, Ted sets out to remind his town of the importance of nature. Riggle plays O’Hare, the evil mayor of Thneed-Ville and the head of the O’Hare Air Company, which supplies fresh air to Thneed-Ville residents and has no intention of leaving any traces of the Lorax’s world behind.

I recently had a chance to sit down with the absolutely hilarious Rob Riggle to discuss his voiceover work in The Lorax. The comedic actor talked about the new film, his evil character, creating the right voice, working with the directors, Dr. Seuss, the film’s environmental themes, comparisons between his character’s appearance and a certain fellow cast member, singing and “not telling jokes when the whales are dying.”

Had he not passed away in 1991, this Friday, March 2nd would mark the 104st birthday of Theodor Geisel.  More popularly known as Dr. Seuss, Geisel wrote and illustrated children's books that were not simply inventive, whimsical diversions for kids. Be they stories of holiday-hating imps, magical felines in stovepipe hats, or butter-based ideological battles, the books of Dr. Seuss work from universal emotions or surprisingly allegorical commentaries.

To coincide with what would be Dr. Seuss' birthday this Friday, Universal is releasing The Lorax, an animated 3D adaptation of Seuss' 1971 environmental fable that depicts the differences between the titular creature, who defends the trees of a typically Seussian setting against the Once-ler, who devastates nature for his own ends.  Previously made into an animated short in 1972, this new The Lorax from Illumination Entertainment expands the story to feature length.

In the film, co-directed by Chris Renaud and Kyle Balda, Zac Efron voices an adventurous and romantic 12 year old whose search for a tree to gift to his crush, voiced by Taylor Swift, leads him to meet and join forces with the Lorax.  No less recognizable and actor than Danny DeVito voices the the Lorax, while Ed Helms brings life to a more substantial version of the Once-ler, who is never seen in full in Seuss' text.  At the Los Angeles press conference for The Lorax, Efron, DeVito, and Helms discussed the experience of voicing their characters, recognizing themselves in animated form, different languages, and the environmental themes of the story.

Based on his two previous films, Craig Brewer seemed an odd choice to direct the Footloose remake, particularly considering it was initially developed by  High School Musical director Kenny Ortega as a vehicle for Zac Efron.  In contrast, writer-director Brewer's previous two features are the thoroughly R-rated Hustle & Flow and Black Snake Moan.  Early word on the new Footloose, however, has been surprisingly positive, suggesting Brewer has brought some texture to the story of Renn MacCormack (Kenny Wormald), a city kid who goes head-to-head with the elders of his new small town in order to overturn a Puritanical law forbidding the youth from dancing.  Paramount released a new trailer for the film today, and it features a whole lot of dancing, innuendo, and familiar scenes, all set to a teasing new version of the familiar title song.

This fall, a remake of the Kevin Bacon-brings-dancing-to-a-fundamentalist-town film Footloose hits theaters.  The remake is directed by Hustle & Flow helmer Craig Brewer and stars newcomer Kenny Wormald in the Bacon role, but for some time before either became involved, it was being developed by High School Musical director Kenny Ortega with Zac Efron starring.  Eventually, Ortega and Efron moved on, but the director will now have the opportunity to remake another 1980's dancing sensation with Dirty Dancing, a new take on the 1987 hit starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.  Coincidentally, Ortega actually choreographed the libidinous dance moves in the original film.

Ahh, Cannes.  The world's biggest film festival in one of its most beautiful locations.  Opening night in the Cote d'Azur kicked off the festivities in grand fashion, with Lady Gaga dropping 'Judas' on the Croisette and Woody Allen winning accolades for Midnight in Paris.  Day two involved a doc that kicks Donald Trump where it counts, two devastating dramas, and Angelina Jolie fondling a guy in a panda suit.  The third day of the festival saw everyone settle into a comfortable routine of wheeling, dealing, and screening.  The Terminator franchise found a new home, Gus Van Sant's latest screened, the Weinstein Co. acquired a new prestige picture with Meryl Streep, and Lee Daniels locked down an impressive cast for his next film.

With 2010 coming to an end, iamROGUE.com decided to look back at the hottest young actors and actresses to hold our attention this past year. Whether it was the boys (and a girl) from The Social Network or The Kids who are clearly All Right, we decided to pick our favorites.

Check out part 1 of our 4 part series on the hottest young actors and actresses in Hollywood. Let’s start with the fellas shall we?

After a multitude of media outlets reported that young ladies man Zac Efron was offered the lead role in the upcoming film Akira last week, we’ve got a little news that speaks to the contrary.

Representatives for the Hughes brothers, who are directing the film, have completely shut down the Efron rumor train. According to the brothers, the rumors are just flat out “not true”.