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Fox promotes ‘Chronicle’ with flying people

February 3rd, 2012 | Add a Comment

Fox promotes ‘Chronicle’ with flying people

PRESS RELEASE: Recently 20th Century Fox teamed up with Thinkmodo for an unusual viral promotion for the upcoming superhero flick CHRONICLE. Using three custom RC planes shaped like people, they launched them over NYC to create the illusion of human flight. … Read entire article »

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Posters and images from Immortals

April 4th, 2011 | 1 Comment

About Immortals: Visionary director Tarsem Singh (The Cell, The Fall) and producers Gianni Nunnari (300), Mark Canton (300) and Ryan Kavanaugh (The Fighter) unleash an epic tale of treachery, vengeance and destiny in Immortals, a stylish and spectacular 3-D adventure. As a power-mad king razes ancient Greece in search of a legendary weapon, a heroic young villager rises up against him in a thrilling quest as timeless as it is powerful. The brutal and bloodthirsty King Hyperion (Mickey Rourke) and his murderous Heraklion army are rampaging across Greece in search of the long lost Bow of Epirus. With the invincible Bow, the king will be able to overthrow the Gods of Olympus and become the undisputed master of his world. With ruthless efficiency, Hyperion and his legions destroy everything in their wake, … Read entire article »

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Press release: Production begins on Paul Weitz drama starring De Niro and Paul Dano

March 9th, 2011 | Add a Comment

NEW YORK, March 8th, 2011 – Production has begun, on East Coast locations, on a Focus Features drama from Academy Award-nominated writer/director Paul Weitz. The as-yet untitled film stars two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro and is based on Nick Flynn’s 2004 memoir entitled Another Bulls—t Night in Suck City. Focus CEO James Schamus made the announcement today. Mr. De Niro has been joined in the cast by Paul Dano (There Will Be Blood), Spirit Award winner Dale Dickey (Winter’s Bone), Emmy Award nominee Lili Taylor (Six Feet Under), Olivia Thirlby (Juno), and four-time Academy Award nominee Julianne Moore (Focus’ The Kids Are All Right). Mr. Weitz and Andrew Miano, both of the production company Depth of Field, are producing the film with Corduroy Films and with Mr. De Niro’s … Read entire article »

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Conan the Barbarian motion poster

March 6th, 2011 | Add a Comment

Lionsgate has released a rather interesting motion poster for the upcoming Conan the Barbarian remake (which is, of course, in 3D). I say “rather interesting” because I wonder if more studios are going to make these motion posters. It’s kind of a cool idea. The poster is embedded after the jump… … Read entire article »

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Press release: TV Land signs Hollywood stars for pilots

February 8th, 2011 | Add a Comment

FRAN DRESCHER, RITA MORENO, DONALD FAISON, WAYNE KNIGHT, KRISTEN JOHNSTON, CHRISTINE TAYLOR AND SHERRI SHEPHERD AMONG HOLLYWOOD STARS SIGNED FOR TV LAND PILOTS TAPING FEBRUARY 2011 New York, NY, February 8, 2011 – Furthering TV Land’s expansion into the original sitcom landscape, the network announced today that it has signed several popular television and film actors to star in its three upcoming pilots.  Fran Drescher (“The Nanny”), Tichina Arnold (“Everybody Hates Chris”), John Michael Higgins (“Best in Show,” “Kath & Kim”), D.W. Moffett (“Friday Night Lights”), Rita Moreno (“West Side Story”), Valente Rodriguez (“George Lopez”) and Robert Walden (“All The President’s Men”) will star in “Happily Divorced” based on Drescher’s life; Donald Faison (“Scrubs”), Wayne Knight (“Seinfeld,” ”Hot in Cleveland”), David Alan Basche (“The Starter Wife”) and Kristen Johnston (“3rd Rock … Read entire article »

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Press release: Source Code first look

January 26th, 2011 | Add a Comment

Synopsis: When decorated soldier Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) wakes up in the body of an unknown man, he discovers he’s part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train. In an assignment unlike any he’s ever known, he learns he’s part of a government experiment called the “Source Code,” a program that enables him to cross over into another man’s identity in the last 8 minutes of his life. With a second, much larger target threatening to kill millions in downtown Chicago, Colter re-lives the incident over and over again, gathering clues each time, until he can solve the mystery of who is behind the bombs and prevent the next attack. Filled with mind boggling twists and heart-pounding suspense, Source Code is a smart action-thriller … Read entire article »

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Press release: The Kids Are All Right nominee reactions

January 25th, 2011 | Add a Comment

“4 nominations and 4 kids. I am damn proud!” - Annette Bening, THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT “It is with great honor and humility that I receive my Oscar nomination. I have been included with a group of top-notch actors who I respect and admire. I am humbled to be in their presence. I also would like to acknowledge the power of ensemble acting. The kind of acting that happened in this movie does not exist in a bubble. Any honor that I receive must be shared with Julianne Moore, Annette Bening, Josh Hutcherson, Mia Wasikowska, the rest of the cast, and of course the inimitable Lisa Cholodenko. Thank you to the Academy. This nomination is a win for Marriage Equality and that is the most I could hope for.” - Mark … Read entire article »

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Press release: Fox Searchlight Oscar nom reactions

January 25th, 2011 | Add a Comment

Quotes from the nominees… Natalie Portman, Actress, BLACK SWAN BEST ACTRESS “I am so honored and grateful to the Academy for this recognition. It is a wonderful culmination of the ten-year journey with Darren to make this film. Making “Black Swan” is already the most meaningful experience of my career, and the passion shown for the film has completed the process of communication between artists and audience. I am so thankful for the support we have received and I share this honor with the entire cast and crew of the film, especially Darren Aronofsky.” James Franco, Actor, 127 Hours BEST ACTOR “It feels great to be nominated and it is such an honor to be in the company of my fellow nominees. I’m especially proud of Danny Boyle and the whole team behind … Read entire article »

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Press Release: Sacha Baron Cohen’s ‘The Dictator’ to open May 2012

January 20th, 2011 | Add a Comment

SACHA BARON COHEN’S NEXT COMEDY “THE DICTATOR” TO OPEN WORLDWIDE ON MAY 11, 2012 Larry Charles Comes Aboard To Direct, And Scott Rudin To Produce HOLLYWOOD, CA (January 20, 2011) – Paramount Pictures announced today that Sacha Baron Cohen’s new comedy THE DICTATOR will be released worldwide on May 11, 2012. The studio also announced that Larry Charles (“Borat”, “Bruno”) has come aboard to direct. … Read entire article »

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Press release: Ebert Presents At the Movies

January 19th, 2011 | Add a Comment

EBERT’S THUMBS RETURN TO TELEVISION Lemire and Vishnevetsky Kick Off First Season of Ebert Presents At The Movies This Friday on PBS Stations Across The Country What: Friday January 21st marks the debut of Ebert Presents At the Movies. Christy Lemire of The Associated Press and Ignatiy Vishnevetsky of Mubi.com will host the much-anticipated show. The first episode also marks the triumphant return of Roger Ebert to television.  The Pulitzer Prize winning critic will host special segments each week, highlighting a film related topic of his choosing.  Ebert Presents At The Movies will air on public television stations across the country, representing almost 90% national coverage and is produced in Chicago at WTTW, where Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert began taping the legendary “Sneak Previews” some 35 years ago. … Read entire article »

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