Now a potential new forecasting tool is getting some notice: the telephone service of movie listings called Moviefone.

She wants people to know that it is more than just a syndicated feature buried next to the movie listings in some newspapers.

Recently, though, companies have begun developing commercial applications for the service, like sending users news headlines and movie listings.

Among other things, customers would sift movie listings by category and then call up previews.

They understand that movie listings must always be double-checked.

The setup lets you check out local weather forecasts, movie listings and stock quotes online.

Additionally, he said, there will be local movie listings that will give times of showings.

Moviefone is an American-based movie listing and information service.

You can get weather reports, movie listings, local business addresses, driving directions and answers to common question sent right to your mobile phone.

I often turn to it for movie listings and driving maps.