>> is it too hot to be outside this weekend? let's cool off a little in a movie theater. don't you love that tub of popcorn and a diet soda? i do at least. courtney friel is here with what's new in the theaters this weekend. >> there's good news at the box office. even though the revenue for 2011 is still down 6% from last year, the total growth and attendance for this summer is up slightly for 2010. so starting today on the big screen, we've got special effects battles, body switching and rock 'n' roll all competing to take over the reigning champs at the box office "the smurfs" and "cowboys & aliens." >> the drug in his system has radically boosted healthy brain function. >> it's the showdown between primates and mankind as "rise of the planet apes" swings into theaters. see who comes out on top in this summer blockbuster starring james franco and andy circus who portrays caesar in another motion capture performance. >> i was saying i envy your life, mitch. >> i envy yours. >> i wish i had your life.