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Dutch politician to make another anti-Muslim film - Reuters
Right-wing Dutch politician Geert Wilders is planning a sequel to his anti-Muslim film "Fitna," the local daily De Telegraaf reported Tuesday. The move comes after the Dutch Ministry of Justice on Monday decided not to prosecute him for inciting hatred of Muslims with his film denouncing the Koran.
Shades of MIDNIGHT - FilmStew.com
Back in 1969, two of the very best Hollywood movies ever made about male friendship were released: Best Picture runner-up Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Best Picture winner Midnight Cowboy. While Butch (Paul Newman) and Sundance (Robert Redford) were both cut from the same insouciant heroic cloth, the combination of two-bit hustler Ratso Rizzo (Dustin Hoffman) and wide-eyed cowboy Joe Buck (Jon Voight) was a sad sack pairing for the ages, limping and strutting its way across a Manhattan...
Jolie goes into French hospital for birth of twins - AP
Brangelina's twins aren't here yet, but the big day is drawing closer.
Angelina Jolie in hospital to give birth: reports - Reuters
Angelina Jolie has been admitted to hospital in Nice, southern France, where she expects to give birth to twins, reports said on Tuesday.
REVIEW | Best Kept Secret: Guillaume Canet's "Tell No One" - indieWIRE
[An indieWIRE review from Reverse Shot.]
`Trumbo' shines light on writer's powerful words - AP
It's a clever approach to a complicated man.
Tavira, one-handed violinist, dies at 84 - AP
Angel Tavira, a one-handed violinist who dedicated his life to Mexican folk music and won a Cannes Film Festival award for his first movie at age 82, has died. He was 84.
Heath Ledger's hometown to name theater after him - AP
The Australian hometown of the late actor Heath Ledger named a theater in his honor Tuesday for his commitment to acting.
Pause after Screen Actors Guild contract expires - AP
The contract between movie and TV actors and major Hollywood studios expired early Tuesday after the studios made a final offer and the Screen Actors Guild said it would take more than a day to study it.
Indonesian film explores trauma of 1998 riot victims - Reuters
A new Indonesian film puts the spotlight on the sensitive issues of racism and rape involving the minority Chinese community during the bloody riots that led to the downfall of former President Suharto 10 years ago.
Special Guest appearance on "Museum" sequel - Reuters
Christopher Guest is taking it up to 11 for Fox's sequel to "Night at the Museum."
"Wanted" is hot shot at foreign box office - Reuters
Angelina Jolie is the most "Wanted" woman at the foreign box office. Her action thriller, which opened at No. 2 in North America with surprisingly strong weekend sales of $51 million, was the top choice internationally with $32.5 million from 22 territories.
"Wackness" director lines up a pair of thrillers - Reuters
Jonathan Levine, whose upcoming comedy-drama "The Wackness" features an infamous kiss between Ben Kingsley and Mary-Kate Olsen, has set up two new projects.
Hollywood producers make final offer to actors - AP
Hollywood producers said they made a final offer to actors Monday hours before the current labor contract was to expire, but the Screen Actors Guild responded by saying the offer failed to address some key areas.
Hollywood studio, Google forge new ground on Web - Reuters
A major Hollywood studio and online search engine Google Inc on unveiled separate moves on Monday to put movie and TV-like content on the Web, highlighting the way in which both see the Internet as critical to reaching customers.
The CITY Steve Martin Dumped On - FilmStew.com
Three decades after the comedian deemed Terre Haute to be "Nowhere, USA," a new documentary hopes to recapture one of the very few showbiz feuds anchored to the state of Indiana.
A Bovine Blog - FilmStew.com
Tapped as the prospective star of her own low-budget horror movie, Bossie the cow is warming up for her man-eating chores by chewing the Internet fat.
Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder - FilmStew.com
David Arquette brings The Butler's in Love, his absinthe-soaked romantic short, to San Francisco.
Riding the Lincoln Express - FilmStew.com
Filmmaker Daniel Adams appears to have finally found success by sourcing the yarns of Cape Cod author Joseph Crosby Lincoln.
Pixar's winning streak built on smarts, stability - Reuters
One critically applauded, audience-friendly hit movie might be the result of serendipity -- all the elements just somehow falling perfectly into place. Two or three more might represent an extraordinary streak of luck.
iW BOT | Kit Kittredge' Keeps Picturehouse On Top; 'Last Mistress' Seduces NY - indieWIRE
Veteran French filmmaker Catherine Breillat enjoyed her strongest U.S. debut thanks to a lusty response from New York audiences to "The Last Mistress," a period drama featuring Asia Argento as a woman jealous of her younger lover's plans to marry. "Last Mistress" earned a sizzling $33,554 for IFC Films from two debut runs in New York. "Trumbo," director Peter Askin's documentary about blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, also debuted in the iWBOT top five, which ranks films by per-screen...
Top 5 in entertainment - AP
1. NBA Finals, Game 6: Boston vs. L.A. Lakers.
DISPATCH FROM SCOTLAND | "Somers Towns" Leads Winners in Edinburgh - indieWIRE
The 62nd annual Edinburgh International Film Festival came to a close this weekend, after screening over 130 films over the course of 12 days, throughout the cobblestoned medieval cluster of the Scottish capital. Founded in 1947 in conjunction with the Edinburgh Festival to help revive the city's post-war economy, this marked the first year the film festival ran at a different time. The festival had tremendous help in smoothing the transition from its dedicated patrons, Sean Connery and Tilda...
'Wall-E' rakes in $63.1 million with No. 1 debut - AP
The robot love tale "Wall-E" rolled over the competition on its debut weekend, hauling in $63.1 million as it held the Angelina Jolie thriller "Wanted" to a second-place opening.
Hollywood producers want industry to keep working - AP
Hollywood producers sent the clearest sign yet on Monday that they won't lock out actors if they are unable to agree on a contract before the current pact expires early Tuesday.
`SNL' alum Chris Kattan weds model Sunshine Tutt - AP
Chris Kattan, a former cast member of NBC's "Saturday Night Live," tied the knot with model Sunshine Tutt in Yosemite Valley, Calif., on Saturday, his publicist, Jill Fritzo, said Monday.
indieWIRE INTERVIEW | "Tell No One" Director Guillaume Canet - indieWIRE
It's not exactly clear when the trend started, but French filmmakers are currently making the best old-style Hollywood thrillers. The caffeinated pace, requisite chase scenes, intricate plots are all there. But Gallic filmmakers bring something more to the party: distinctive camera work along with a social critique and complex characters who resonate with the over-thirteen crowd. Claude Lelouche's recent thriller "Roman de Gare" plumbed the darker corners of the fame game and a writer's ego...
Dutch anti-Islam politician won't be charged - AP
Dutch legislator Geert Wilders will not be prosecuted for inciting hatred of Muslims with his film denouncing the Quran, prosecutor said Monday.
Western extras play bit parts in new Egyptian film - AP
A motley group of foreigners English teachers, students of Arabic, even a journalist gathered on a recent chilly night in the Egyptian port city of Alexandria, brought together by a love of cinema, curiosity and a furtive hope of catching a glimpse of Omar Sharif.
Publicist confirms: Thurman is engaged to Busson - AP
It's official: Uma Thurman will marry financier Arpad "Arki" Busson.
Monday Movie Buzz: `WALL-E' revels in robot love - AP
Though the feeling can't yet be reciprocated, Hollywood has a crush on robots.
SAG president doesn't want to hear strike talk - AP
The head of the Screen Actors Guild doesn't want to hear the s-word as a deadline for contract expiration looms.
"Mamma Mia!" will pull in money, money, money - Reuters
No matter how many blockbusters there are, Universal's screen version of the global hit stage musical "Mamma Mia!" is the most fun to be had at the movies this or any other recent summer.
Del Toro's "Hellboy" sequel a devilish delight - Reuters
When is a big studio picture not a big studio picture? When we're talking Universal's "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" and the filmmaker happens to be Guillermo del Toro.
LAFF '08 | "Prince of Broadway," "Loot" Win Big Cash Awards as L.A. Fest Closes - indieWIRE
"Prince of Broadway," the latest feature by Sean Baker, won the Target Filmmaker Award, the top narrative feature prize at the 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival. Darius Marder's "Loot" simultaneously won the Target Documentary Award as the Film Independent event came to a close in California on Sunday night. Both filmmakers received the sizable, unrestriced $50,000 cash prize as the fest concluded. Audience awards went to a trio of favorites from this year's Sundance Film Festival: Jonathan Levine's...
Wim Wenders will head Venice fest's jury - Reuters
German filmmaker Wim Wenders will head the jury at the 65th annual Venice Film Festival, which runs August 27-September 6.
"Lost" star Matthew Fox spots "Smoke" - Reuters
Warner Bros. has acquired "Billy Smoke," an upcoming comic book series, and is developing the project as a vehicle for "Lost" actor Matthew Fox, who is in negotiations to star.
"Friday Night" star joins Spacey in "Shrink" - Reuters
"Friday Night Lights" co-star Jesse Plemons will be dealing the chronic to Kevin Spacey in the indie comedy "Shrink."
Bonham Carter joins the "Terminator" cast - Reuters
Helena Bonham Carter could soon be joining the battle between man and cyborg.
SAG leader calls strike talk 'a distraction' - AP
LOS ANGELES (AP) Leaders of the Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are striking a conciliatory note as a deadline for contract expiration looms.
Will Smith's school insists it's not Scientologist - AP
LOS ANGELES (AP) Will Smith 's soon-to-open private school is not a Scientology facility, as some reports have suggested, the academy's director said.
Disney's "WALL-E" wows box office - Reuters
Animation giant Pixar scored its ninth consecutive No. 1 on Sunday with its robot love story "WALL-E," while Angelina Jolie achieved a personal best with her violent assassination thriller "Wanted."
DISPATCH FROM SWEDEN | Cinema, Past and Present: "Maria Larsson's Everlasting Moment," "Involuntary," "Wolf" - indieWIRE
How to get rid of the ghost that you want to keep close? It's been more than twenty-five years now since Ingmar Bergman was regularly making feature films, but the master's mammoth shadow looms over the national cinema with undiminished dominance, and indeed most of European art cinema in general; meanwhile it's just one year after his death, at age 89, and Swedish cinema is still struggling with the legacy of this fearsomely popular and canonized auteur. Despite the domestic success of homegrown...
Disney's "WALL-E" wows North American box office - Reuters
Animation giant Pixar scored its ninth consecutive No. 1 on Sunday with its robot love story "WALL-E," while Angelina Jolie achieved a personal best with her violent assassination thriller "Wanted."
'WALL-E,' 'Wanted' team up as $100 million duo - AP
A lonely little robot made millions of friends during the weekend and even outgunned Angelina Jolie.
Strike 2? Hollywood braces for actor walkout - AP
Hollywood loves a good sequel, but here's one it could do without: Another union strike just months after the town got up and running again from a devastating walkout by writers.
LAFF '08 NOTEBOOK | Top Docs: "Trinidad," "No Name," "Pressure Cooker," "Loot" and "Boogie Man" - indieWIRE
"Everyone feels the need to express themselves and they hope that when they do the world excepts them." Truer words were never spoken by director PJ Raval whose first feature, "Trinidad" (co-directed by Jay Hodges), premiered in competition at the Los Angeles Film Festival in the past week. In Raval's case, he was speaking about the subjects of his film, a group of transgender women who undergo sex-change operations in a small Colorado town. But, he might as well have been talking about himself...
Film goes behind "Ganja Queen" travel nightmare - Reuters
Schapelle Corby is living every traveler's worst nightmare -- convicted in 2005 of smuggling marijuana into Indonesia, the 30-year-old Australian is serving a 20-year sentence in a cramped prison.
Another Lohan saga: Another Lohan? - AP
Another chapter has been added to the Lohan family saga and this time, it may be another Lohan.
Report: Uma Thurman engaged to financier - AP
LOS ANGELES (AP) Uma Thurman, star of the "Kill Bill" thrillers and "My Super Ex-Girlfriend," will marry financier Arpad "Arki" Busson, according to a report Friday in the New York Daily News.
Judge halts release of Verne Troyer sex tape - AP
LOS ANGELES (AP) Verne Troyer successfully shut down the distribution of a sex tape featuring the "Austin Powers" actor and a former girlfriend for now.
Troyer sex tape shut down, for now - AP
Verne Troyer successfully shut down the distribution of a sex tape featuring the "Austin Powers" actor and a former girlfriend for now.
Hellboy director: I would've been a bank robber - AP
Guillermo del Toro has had it with the beautiful people of Hollywood. It's monsters or bank robbers he wants to see.
"X-Files" theme gets a fresh spin for summer film - Reuters
When "X-Files" heroes Fox Mulder and Dana Scully wrap up their second big-screen search for the truth this summer, audiences will exit to two tracks by U.K.-based electronic/rock artist UNKLE: one an original, hand-picked by series creator Chris Carter, and one a reinterpretation of the classic "X-Files" TV series theme song, commissioned after the fact.
Gene Hackman's Other Career - FilmStew.com
The 78-year-old San Bernadino, CA native may have walked away from acting, but that in no way means that he has given up the art of storytelling.
A Lack of DECENCY - FilmStew.com
Beware all you would-be interview subjects for an independent documentary: the person coming to talk to you may be there under false pretenses.
A Political Survivor - FilmStew.com
Born a sharecropper's son in Itta Bena, Mississippi in 1936, Marion Barry Jr. has enjoyed as colorful a life trajectory as that of recent toast of the Cannes Film Festival Mike Tyson.
A Role Made for Brando - FilmStew.com
In a perfect world, Marlon Brando would have played Church of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard and brought the narrative proceedings to a climax by feverishly whispering: "The volcanoes… The volcanoes… The volcanoes…"
LAFF '08 INTERVIEW | "Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story" Director Stefan Forbes - indieWIRE
[EDITOR'S NOTE: indieWIRE is profiling the Narrative and Documentary Competition filmmakers who are screening their films at the Los Angeles Film Festival as world premieres.]
'Voice' of WALL-E: Robot sounds toddler-inspired - AP
Sci-fi animation moviemaking in aisle four!
Verne Troyer sues over sex tape - AP
Verne Troyer has sued TMZ and a pornography distributor, seeking the return of a sex tape he says was stolen and more than $20 million in damages.
DISPATCH FROM LOS ANGELES | An Evening With Sheila Nevins - indieWIRE
In the Green Room prior to Thursday's "Evening with Sheila Nevins" event at the Los Angeles Film Festival, Nevins cashed in on a $100 bet pegged to the performance of Stephen Walker's "Young@Heart," the documentary acquired by Fox Searchlight during last year's festival. Sheila Nevins, president of HBO's acclaimed documentary division, didn't think audiences would show up in droves to see a doc about the elderly. Despite the marketing muscle of Searchlight, the film earned about $3.5 million...
Wim Wenders to chair Venice film festival jury - Reuters
Acclaimed German director Wim Wenders will chair the jury of this year's Venice film festival, organizers said on Friday.
Review: Smith barely saves `Hancock' - AP
"Hancock" demonstrates why Will Smith gets paid the big bucks.
Lohan's father says he may have another daughter - AP
Lindsay Lohan's father says he's looking into a claim by a woman who says she had a daughter by him.
Report: Loren appeals for Naples cleanup - AP
Sophia Loren is imploring people to clear the garbage off the streets of her beloved Naples.
Wim Wenders to head jury at Venice Film Fest - AP
Wim Wenders will head the international jury that will award the coveted Golden Lion at this year's Venice Film Festival.
LAFF '08 INTERVIEW | "Thing With No Name" Director Sarah Friedland - indieWIRE
[EDITOR'S NOTE: indieWIRE is profiling the Narrative and Documentary Competition filmmakers who are screening their films at the Los Angeles Film Festival as world premieres.]
George Clooney calls for unity among actors - AP
George Clooney just wants actors to get along instead of choosing between sparring unions.
Heath Ledger delivers brilliantly as the Joker - AP
The buzz over Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker in "The Dark Knight" for the last several months was justified. With his final full film role, Ledger delivers what may be remembered as the finest performance of his career.
Fire guts San Diego eatery featured in 'Top Gun' - AP
The restaurant where Tom Cruise crooned to Kelly McGillis in the movie "Top Gun" has been gutted by a fire in San Diego.
Ancient epic "War of Gods" follows "300" path - Reuters
The producers of "300" are taking another trip to an epic battlefield.
Phillip Seymour Hoffman inks production deal - Reuters
Philip Seymour Hoffman's production company has signed a deal with Overture Films, the studio behind the acclaimed art-house hit "The Visitor."
Robot tale "WALL-E" another Pixar masterpiece - Reuters
This is getting to sound like a broken record: Pixar Animation Studios has just topped itself. Again.
"Winged Creatures" fails to gain altitude - Reuters
The artistic purpose of Rowan Woods' earnest "Winged Creatures" is terribly muddled.
Weekend box office will be off the "WALL-E" - Reuters
R2-D2, C-3PO, Robby the Robot, Robocop and the T-1000 all better step aside to make room: As of this weekend, there will be a new robo-star in town.
DISPATCH FROM SCOTLAND | Hop Scotch: Edinburgh Fest Moves Out On Its Own - indieWIRE
The city of Edinburgh holds endless treasures. The dense, medieval city center, built in the crater of an ancient volcano, breathes history from the massive Edinburgh Castle, down the gothic Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyrood. The beautifully planned "New City" remains one of the best examples in the world of Georgian architecture, and throughout, the city is interrupted vivid green hills and cliffs. It is also known for the annual Edinburgh Festival in August, a massive conglomeration of...
'Dark Knight' credits pay tribute to Ledger - AP
LOS ANGELES (AP) Heath Ledger is getting a fond tribute from his collaborators on "The Dark Knight." The end credits of the "Batman Begins" sequel include a farewell note to Ledger, who died in January from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs; and to special-effects technician Conway Wickliffe, who was killed last September in a stunt-car accident.
Q&A: Adam 'MCA' Yauch on his hoop film 'Gunnin' - AP
Adam "MCA" Yauch and the Beastie Boys have always been hoop fans, with lyrical references to ballplayers from Latrell Sprewell to streetball legend Hawthorne Wingo. Now Yauch is bringing that love to the big screen with the documentary "Gunnin' for that #1 Spot."
LAFF '08 INTERVIEW | "Trinidad" Co-Directors Jay Hodges and PJ Raval - indieWIRE
[EDITOR'S NOTE: indieWIRE is profiling the Narrative and Documentary Competition filmmakers who are screening their films at the Los Angeles Film Festival as world premieres.]
Documentary maker seeks damages over Oscar film - Reuters
Filmmaker Alex Gibney said on Thursday he was seeking more than $1 million in damages from a company he says failed to properly distribute and promote his Oscar-winning feature documentary "Taxi to the Dark Side."
A New Pinnacle of iPlacement - FilmStew.com
One of the biggest laughs for adult viewers of WALL-E will come not from co-writer and director Andrew Stanton or voice talent Jeff Garlin. Rather, it is the handiwork of one Jim Reekes.
Ninety-One Years Young - FilmStew.com
With a pair of new movie gigs and the impending release of an autobiography, actor Ernest Borgnine continues to show absolutely no signs of slowing down.
A Terrific Title - FilmStew.com
In the realm of short films, just as in features, one of the most important aspects of a project is the allure of the title. On this front, score one for Kentucky collaborators Dan Rhema and Archie Borders.
An Ancient Student Film - FilmStew.com
A year after directing Hold 'Em, Yale, the legendary Cecil B. DeMille found time to help out some fellow filmmakers at the University of Oregon.
Wesley Snipes petitions court to leave country - AP
Lawyers for Wesley Snipes are asking a Florida judge to let the 45-year-old actor leave the country while they appeal his three federal tax convictions.
DISPATCH FROM LOS ANGELES: Insiders, Observers, and Many Others Wonder: Is the Sky Really Falling? - indieWIRE
"Attached. Locked," Mark Gill said in a brief email to PR reps late Tuesday, June 17th. He was sending a final PDF version of "Yes, The Sky Really Is Falling," a keynote speech he would deliver in a few days at Film Independent's Film Financing Conference during the Los Angeles Film Festival. "Let's talk about what to do in terms of publicity," he noted in the short message, time stamped near midnight. By Sunday, 24 hours after the speech, numerous people were buzzing about his remarks, but on...
Bill Murray's divorce is finalized in SC - AP
Bill Murray and his wife of nearly 11 years are divorced.
REVIEW | Woman on Top: Catherine Breillat's "The Last Mistress" - indieWIRE
[An indieWIRE review from Reverse Shot.]
New DVDs: `Vantage Point,' `Meet the Browns' - AP
Selected home-video releases:
Review: `Wanted' a wildly outlandish action pic - AP
The movie is called "Wanted" and the star is Angelina Jolie. No, it is not a documentary.
LAFF '08 INTERVIEW | "Loot" Director Darius Marder - indieWIRE
[EDITOR'S NOTE: indieWIRE is profiling the Narrative and Documentary Competition filmmakers who are screening their films at the Los Angeles Film Festival as world premieres.]
Oscar season kicks off - Reuters
With Pixar's newest blue-chip animated movie "Wall-E" hitting theaters Friday, the 2008 Oscar race is finally off and running.
Top 5 in TV, film, music, concert tours, video, DVD - AP
1. NBA Finals, Game 6: Boston vs. L.A. Lakers.
Weekly wrap-up of entertainment quotes - AP
"I love America and I am really sad that it appears that I am not allowed to visit a place that I have called home at various times in my life." Boy George, on being denied a visa to enter the United States. The British singer had planned to tour this summer.
An ode to IMDb.com, Internet Movie Database - AP
There are things that make modern life truly special: Tivo, Charles Barkley, SpongeBob SquarePants, etc.
A short review of the new Pixar short, `Presto' - AP
The arrival of a new Pixar film also means the debut of the animation studio's latest short. And this time, the feature film has more in common with its short-film tradition.
Review: Robot romance `Wall-e' has heart of gold - AP
Within the rumbling, stumbling hunk of junk that is WALL-E beats the sweetest, warmest heart a robotic representation of humanity's highest potential.
Indie filmmakers paint it brown for dark comedy - Reuters
The triple-digit heat hitting you in the face is like opening the door to hell and getting slapped.
Sony to start US movie service for PS3 - AP
Sony says it will start a movie download service for its PlayStation 3 home console this summer in the U.S.
Sarah Jessica Parker high on "Ivy" - Reuters
Sarah Jessica Parker could soon have her first project after "Sex."
That Was the Week That Was - AP
Entertainment highlights during the week of June 29-July 5:
Celebrity Birthdays - AP
Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 29-July 5:
Zeitgeist Films at 20 Years: Building a Boutique Brand - indieWIRE
"One thing we didn't have was a business plan, per se," recalled Zeitgeist Films co-president Emily Russo, "or deep pockets." Last week, she was seated alongside co-president Nancy Gerstman on a small sofa inside the compact but quite comfortable Lower Manhattan office where the two women have run the successful film distribution company together. Back in 1991, Gerstman and Russo moved to their Centre St. location -- into a space with large desks facing each other -- from a Waverly Place spot...
Spielberg looks to direct film of "39 Clues" - Reuters
The DreamWorks studio on Wednesday said it has acquired movie rights to the book, Internet and card game series "The 39 Clues," with Steven Spielberg looking to direct a film version.
"Fool's Gold" finds real DVD treasure - Reuters
"Fool's Gold," an adventure comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson, topped the latest DVD sales and rental charts Wednesday.
Jolie-Pitt Foundation donates $1 mil to Iraqi kids - AP
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's love for children is by no means limited to their own: The couple has donated $1 million to help kids affected by the war in Iraq, the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict announced Wednesday.
indieWIRE INTERVIEW | "All In This Tea" Directors Les Blank and Gina Leibrecht - indieWIRE
Co-directors Les Blank and Gina Leibrecht have collaborated on the documentary "All In This Tea." The film follows David Lee Hoffman, a man more passionate about tea than any other. Travelling with him to the most remote regions of China, Blank and Leibrecht detail Hoffman's search for the best handmade teas in the world. The film had its world premiere Berlin International Film Festival last year. "Tea" opens on Friday, June 27 at Cinema Village in New York.
Former tough-guy actor sets sights on US Senate - AP
Sonny Landham carved out a tough-guy reputation in a series of big-screen roles, from roughing up Sylvester Stallone to getting tossed out a window by Carl Weathers. He pulls no punches in his newest role: Libertarian challenger to a man known for political toughness, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Tom Hanks loses Idaho home construction dispute - AP
A Blaine County judge has rejected Tom Hanks' second request for arbitration over what the actor says was $2.5 million in faulty workmanship by the construction company that built his sprawling compound north of this central Idaho resort town.
Russian state backs films that push Kremlin agenda - AP
When Vladimir Putin visited the set of the latest movie by Oscar-winning filmmaker Nikita Mikhalkov, he sat in the director's chair while actors playing Soviet soldiers marched toward the front.
"Wall-E" charts new territory for Disney-Pixar - Reuters
Disney-Pixar blasts off into uncharted territory with Friday's release of animated film "Wall-E," a space adventure mixing an unusual love story with somber messages about the future of Earth and humankind.
Cher harassed at Nashville club, man is arrested - AP
A Nashville man has been charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication after he repeatedly harassed Cher at the famed honky-tonk Tootsies Orchid Lounge.
Cue the Crusaders - FilmStew.com
With The Dark Knight set to hit the Los Angeles press junket circuit this weekend, reporters, bloggers and webmasters are just a few days away from finally getting a full look at Heath Ledger as the Joker. Those participating in the TV interview portion of the event will watch the film Thursday, June 26th (U.S.-Canada reporters) and Friday, June 27th (international folks), while print and online journalists attending the Sunday press conferences must wait until Saturday, June 28th.
Steven Spielberg looks to direct `The 39 Clues' - AP
A multimedia-multi-author narrative being planned by the U.S. publisher of the Harry Potter books has picked up a famous patron: Steven Spielberg.
LAFF '08 INTERVIEW | "Largo" Co-Director Andrew van Baal - indieWIRE
[EDITOR'S NOTE: indieWIRE is profiling the Narrative and Documentary Competition filmmakers who are screening their films at the Los Angeles Film Festival as world premieres.]
Herzog documents Antarctica sans `fluffy penguins' - AP
When Werner Herzog stood at the South Pole, he had the odd sensation of knowing every direction was north. Whichever way he stepped was a different time zone: 2 p.m. to the left, 3 a.m. to the right.
Actors Brolin, Mortensen back Screen Actors Guild - AP
Jack Nicholson, Viggo Mortensen, Nick Nolte and other actors will come out in support of the Screen Actors Guild's negotiating team and call for a smaller union to return to the bargaining table in a new ad to run Thursday, said a person familiar with the situation.
Neil Young relives War stories for new film - Reuters
In the spring of 2006, Neil Young was just a year removed from a near-fatal aneurysm when he became so enraged with the war in Iraq that he quickly wrote, recorded and released the protest album "Living With War."
MSNBC eyes more documentaries - Reuters
MSNBC wants to become more of a player in feature-length documentaries.
Hurt and Heard down by the "River" - Reuters
William Hurt and Amber Heard have joined "The River Why," an adaptation of the 1983 Sierra Club novel by David James Duncan.
"X-Files" creator embarking on covert operation - Reuters
Chris Carter, the creator of "The X-Files," knows a thing or two about secrets. So it's no surprise that he has managed to keep his latest film project under wraps for so long.
Will Smith comes to rescue of flawed "Hancock" - Reuters
Will Smith's powers are even more extraordinary than those of a caped crusader who can leap way beyond the tallest buildings in a single bound.
Obama buzz sweeps BET Awards - AP
Barack Obama didn't attend the BET Awards, but that didn't stop attendees from talking about him.
T-Pain, Keys rock BET Awards; West among winners - AP
T-Pain transformed the BET Awards into a circus Tuesday with a multi-artist medley that showed the rapper and singer's wide-ranging influence on urban music, while best-selling rapper Lil Wayne and songstress Alicia Keys gave rousing performances of their own.
Winners of the 2008 BET Awards - AP
Complete list of winners of the 2008 BET Awards:
'Valkyrie' portrait flap was mistaken photo ID - AP
What looked at first like another PR blow to "Valkyrie," the twice-delayed Tom Cruise film based on the true story of a German officer who plotted to assassinate Hitler, turned out to be a case of mistaken photo identity.
Chris Brown, Kobe Bryant early winners at BET Awards - AP
Usher opened Tuesday's BET Awards with a bang literally.
The Selling of SAMUEL - FilmStew.com
In marketing his documentary about the full inclusion of a child with a disability, enterprising dad Dan Habib proves that he also knows a thing or two about being fully included in the media.
SMART Reverberations - FilmStew.com
For anyone familiar with the older credits of co-stars Alan Arkin and Terence Stamp, it's their performances that provide the true joy of Get Smart.
He Doesn't GET It - FilmStew.com
To voice his concerns about the new Get Smart movie, original TV show writer Joseph Cavella chose not the shoe phone but rather the comments capabilities of Google News.
The Real HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL - FilmStew.com
That's how a film scheduled to make its way through Vermont high schools this summer is being billed.
indieWIRE INTERVIEW | "Full Grown Men" Director David Munro - indieWIRE
The arrival of "Full Grown Men" in limited release this week marks a belated emergence for a film not unlike the delayed maturity of the film's downtrodden protagonist. Directed by David Munro, "Full Grown Men" (the winner of this year's indieWIRE: Undiscovered Gems audience award, sponsored by Sundance Channel and presented by The New York Times and Emerging Pictures) tracks the psychological progress of Alby (Matt McGrath), a thirty-year-old stargazer woefully nostalgic for his salad days...
India's Reliance talking with DreamWorks - AP
India's Reliance Entertainment and other investors are in talks with Hollywood's DreamWorks SKG to raise up to $2 billion to create a movie venture, two people familiar with negotiations said Tuesday.
Italian accused of cashing in on fake Vatican ties - AP
An Italian businessman who once dated actress Anne Hathaway was arrested Tuesday on charges he posed as a representative of the Vatican to fleece wealthy investors in a real estate company that sought to buy and redevelop Roman Catholic Church property.
Film shows Beatles "reunited" for Las Vegas show - Reuters
A new Beatles movie depicts surviving band members, widows and their producer reuniting to rise above a reputation for discord and collaborate on a lavish stage show with Cirque de Soleil.
LAFF '08 INTERVIEW | "Pressure Cooker" Directors Jennifer Grausman and Mark Becker - indieWIRE
[EDITOR'S NOTE: indieWIRE is profiling the Narrative and Documentary Competition filmmakers who are screening their films at the Los Angeles Film Festival as world premieres.]
REVIEW | Staged Craft: Peter Askin's "Trumbo" - indieWIRE
[An indieWIRE review from Reverse Shot.]
Scotsman McAvoy hits Hollywood action with "Wanted" - Reuters
Scottish actor James McAvoy bursts onto Hollywood's blockbuster movie scene on Friday with his new film "Wanted," but don't expect the actor best known for art-house cinema to start playing the part of a Tinseltown superstar.
T-Pain, Kanye, Keyshia Cole vie for BET Awards - AP
T-Pain, Kanye West and Keyshia Cole had the potential to win multiple trophies at Tuesday's BET Awards, but the real buzz going into the ceremony revolved around promised performances from current chart king Lil Wayne and superstars like Usher and Alicia Keys.
Locklear seeking treatment for anxiety, depression - AP
Heather Locklear is seeking treatment for anxiety and depression.
LAFF '08 INTERVIEW | "Dirty Hands: The Art & Crimes of David Choe" Director Harry Kim - indieWIRE
[EDITOR'S NOTE: indieWIRE is profiling the Narrative and Documentary Competition filmmakers who are screening their films at the Los Angeles Film Festival as world premieres.]
Italian businessman Follieri arrested; faces charges in NYC - AP
An Italian businessman who has been romantically linked to movie star Anne Hathaway has been arrested on wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering charges, Manhattan prosecutors said Tuesday.
Israelis flattered by `The Zohan' movie - AP
In Zohan Dvir, Israelis have a Hollywood hero no matter that the soldier-turned-hairstylist played by Adam Sandler represents some of their country's worst stereotypes.
Nelly, Scott among guests at BET Awards pre-party - AP
Beneath towering arches in an old cathedral downtown, a 20-member choir welcomed guests at the BET Awards pre-party with a rousing gospel tune.
Simon Cowell grants one more "Chance" - Reuters
The Simon Cowell-produced movie about a rags-to-riches reality music star is moving ahead at Paramount.
Tom Hanks supports AFTRA contract deal - AP
Tom Hanks has thrown his support behind a contract deal reached by the smaller of two actors unions, putting his high-profile name against plans by the larger union to wring more concessions from the major Hollywood studios.
Paramount domestic ticket sales pass $1 billion - Reuters
Paramount Pictures said on Monday it had topped $1 billion in sales at U.S. and Canadian box offices, boosted by hit films "Iron Man" and the latest "Indiana Jones" saga, and become the first studio to pass that benchmark this year.
Hilary Duff joins "Cool" school - Reuters
Hilary Duff, who won raves for her role as an Asian superstar in the political satire "War, Inc." has found a way to beat the heat, joining the cast of the new comedy "Stay Cool."
Taiwan considers letting Chinese stars perform - AP
Taiwan is considering letting mainland Chinese stars perform on the island amid warming ties between the two rivals, a Taiwanese official said Tuesday.
Paramount domestic box office passes $1 billion - Reuters
Paramount Pictures said on Monday it had topped $1 billion in sales at U.S. and Canadian box offices, boosted by hit films "Iron Man" and the latest "Indiana Jones" saga, and become the first studio to pass that benchmark.
"Amanda" a muddled comedy about teen prostitution - Reuters
"Finding Amanda," a misguided comedy directed by "Analyze This" writer Peter Tolan, sinks under the weight of misogynistic jokes.
"Must Read" a must-see documentary - Reuters
Fans of the fascinating documentary "Capturing the Friedmans" might want to take a gander at "Must Read After My Death," which is in competition at the Los Angeles Film Festival.
Hello, Dali! - FilmStew.com
New York's Museum of Modern Art is getting ready to show just how deeply Salvador Dali's works were tied to his personal love of cinema.
A LITTLE Bit of Everything - FilmStew.com
Carl Veno is about to add screenwriter and executive producer to a resume that encompasses the professions of barber, prize fighter and Pulitzer Prize nominated journalist.
A Polygamy Potboiler - FilmStew.com
Behind the walls of an immaculate Utah subdivision comes a tale even more sordid than the recent headline-grabbing one in Texas.
iW BOT | Picturehouse On Fire Thanks to "Kit Kittredge" and "Mongol" - indieWIRE
The Warner Bros. specialty shingle Picturehouse continued to be on fire thanks to a strong expansion of its Genghis Khan epic "Mongol" and a rare excursion into the family movie biz, with its limited debut of "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl." In its third week and on 94 screens, "Mongol" averaged $8,287 as the top foreign-language drama on the iWBOT, which ranks films by per-screen average. "Kit Kittredge," directed by veteran indie filmmaker Patricia Rozema and starring Abigail Breslin, earned...
LAFF '08 INTERVIEW | "Paper or Plastic?" Co-Directors Justine Jacob and Alex D. da Silva - indieWIRE
[EDITOR'S NOTE: indieWIRE is profiling the Narrative and Documentary Competition filmmakers who are screening their films at the Los Angeles Film Festival as world premieres.]
DISPATCH FROM NANTUCKET | Meg's Orgasm, Late Night Storytelling and Fest Faves on an Enchanted Isle - indieWIRE
As if programmed by the staff itself, the first sign of a cloud in four days hit the shores of Nantucket Island hours before its 13th festival was set to close Sunday night with the screening of Jonathan Levine's "The Wackness." Prior to that, perfect weather helped set the scene for what turned out to be another strong edition of the much beloved seaside festival known for its focus on screenwriting and intimate events.
DISPATCH FROM LOS ANGELES | Unleashing the Film Geek Within - indieWIRE
"This is great. I'm going to geek out here for a second," muttered Los Angeles Film Festival director Richard Raddon last Thursday night as an aside in his introduction for the soon-to-be-famous Russian sci-fi maestro Timur Bekmambetov. It was just an offhanded quip, but truer words could not have spoken for the official opening ceremonies for the 2008 LAFF, a movie geek's paradise. Boasting an extremely diverse slate with everything from big studio blockbusters like Bekmambetov's stunning...
'Get Smart' maxes out weekend with $38.7M debut - AP
Audiences put "Get Smart" under surveillance as the spy comedy starring Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway debuted at No. 1 over the weekend with $38.7 million.
Cohen, Cotillard, Cody asked into Oscar ranks - AP
Sacha Baron Cohen, Marion Cotillard, Ruby Dee and Jet Li have been invited to join Hollywood's most exclusive club the group that hands out the Academy Awards.
Comcast's Fandango buys Movies.com site - Reuters
Entertainment site Fandango.com said on Monday it bought Movies.com from the Walt Disney Co to expand its offering of movies reviews and celebrity news.
George Carlin mourned as counterculture hero - AP
Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television. Some People Are Stupid. Stuff. People I Can Do Without.
Dody Goodman, stage and TV comedian, dies at 93 - AP
Dody Goodman, the delightfully daffy comedian known for her television appearances on Jack Paar's late-night talk show and as the mother on the soap-opera parody "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," has died at 93.
Stars, relatives honor special-effects wiz Winston - AP
Friends, relatives and show-business colleagues gathered Sunday to remember Oscar-winning special-effects maestro Stan Winston, the man responsible for bringing the dinosaurs of "Jurassic Park" and other iconic movie creatures to life.
When Cars Are the Stars - FilmStew.com
A year from now, the fourth Fast and Furious film will be upon us and the airwaves will be saturated with interview clips of cast members Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster rhapsodizing about how fabulous it was to be back together. But for now, the buzz on the Internet is all about their vehicular co-stars.
Alex Gibney v. ThinkFilm: Claiming Botched "Taxi" Release, Oscar Winning Filmmaker Seeking $1 Million From Distributor - indieWIRE
Documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney is seeking more than $1 million in damages from ThinkFilm, distributor of his recent Oscar-winning film, "Taxi to the Dark Side." Late last week X-Ray Productions, producers of Gibney's film, charged that ThinkFilm fradulently hid the fact that it could not properly release the film in theaters, in a complaint filed with the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA), the organization agreed upon by both sides to arbitrate any dispute. Responding to Gibney's...
Monday Movie Buzz: Hindu prof on 'Love Guru' - AP
In the run-up to this weekend's release of "The Love Guru," self-described Hindu leader Rajan Zed began blasting e-mail releases to media outlets (including The Associated Press) from his Nevada home, stating his objections to the Mike Myers comedy when it was still a two-minute trailer.
Carlin, counterculture comedians' dean, dies at 71 - AP
George Carlin, the dean of counterculture comedians whose biting insights on life and language were immortalized in his "Seven Words You Can Never Say On TV" routine, died of heart failure Sunday. He was 71.
Disney rocks with "Camp" musical - Reuters
Disney Channel's Jonas Brothers movie "Camp Rock" debuted big Friday night, though it didn't match last year's record-setting "High School Musical 2."
Indiana Jones back on top overseas - Reuters
Propelled by a powerhouse opening in Japan, "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" reclaimed the No. 1 spot at the foreign box office after an absence of two weekends.
McConaughey photog claims surfers attacked him - AP
A paparazzo trying to photograph Matthew McConaughey at the beach told police he was attacked by a mob of surfers who threw his camera in the ocean.
Rehearsals and parties set stage for BET Awards - AP
The BET Awards buzz has begun.
Documentaries on UK surgeon, U.S. musician win award - Reuters
Films about a British neurosurgeon in Ukraine, a U.S. banjo player seeking the instrument's African roots and a battle over a community garden in a poor Los Angeles neighbourhood were top winners at the Silverdocs documentary festival on Sunday.
'Get Smart' gets audience with $39.2M debut - AP
Audiences still get Maxwell Smart. Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway's "Get Smart," the Warner Bros. big screen update of the 1960s spy sitcom, raked in $39.2 million to debut as the No. 1 weekend movie, according to studio estimates Sunday.
"Get Smart" outsmarts "Guru" at box office - Reuters
Maxwell Smart clobbered Mike Myers with his shoe phone at the weekend box office in North America.
The Horrors of Hazing - FilmStew.com
A foundation established in the name of a 2004 University of Colorado freshman who died of alcohol poisoning has commissioned a sobering new documentary.
Bollywood Bags Stallone - FilmStew.com
Last spotted at a Los Angeles Lakers game, Sylvester Stallone will soon be venturing over the hill to grace Ashray Kumar's newest blockbuster.
FIRST PERSON | Film Department's Mark Gill: "Yes, The Sky Really Is Falling." - indieWIRE
Yesterday in Los Angeles, Mark Gill declared provocatively, "Yes, The Sky Really Is Falling." Speaking at the L.A. Film Festival's Financing Conference, the CEO of The Film Department (and former President of Miramax Films) detailed a litany of challenges currently facing independent film, yet offered his audience a happy ending. His complete prepared remarks are included below.
Rare Monroe footage fetches $60,000 at auction - AP
Candid footage of Marilyn Monroe on the set of her last completed film brought in $60,000 at an auction of movie memorabilia Saturday.
Rare Marilyn Monroe footage goes up for auction - AP
Candid footage of Marilyn Monroe on the set of her last completed film, along with memorabilia from other stars and movies, went up for auction Saturday in Las Vegas.
Paparazzo sues Woody Harrelson for $2.5 million - AP
Woody Harrelson has been sued for $2.5 million by a paparazzo who accused the actor of assaulting him and breaking his video camera two years ago.
"Get Smart" spies victory at box office - Reuters
The new spy spoof "Get Smart" took an early lead at the weekend box office in North America, while Mike Myers bombed with his latest comedy "The Love Guru," according to first-day sales data issued on Saturday.
The SNL Summer Scorecard - FilmStew.com
For many years now, Saturday Night Live has been a 12-month, year-round affair. That is to say that during each summer hiatus of the television show, the program’s breakout stars take their sketch comedy selves to the big screen and milk it for all it’s worth.
No contest plea in LA celeb embezzlement case - AP
A woman accused of embezzling more than $700,000 from Charlton Heston and television writer and producer Stephen J. Cannell pleaded no contest and was sentenced to more than five years in prison Friday.
FEATURE - A KIND of Trilogy - FilmStew.com
Through The Science of Sleep, Be Kind Rewind and the forthcoming Master of Space and Time, filmmaker Michel Gondry is examining the process of being creative.
The Ten-Year Effect - FilmStew.com
If a lifelong pattern holds true, it will only be in 2017 that the great reviews start pouring for Nicolas Roeg's latest film Puffball.
The Tale of the Talking Stick - FilmStew.com
With five world premieres, two U.S. debuts and 78 juried films, the first ever Talking Stick Film Festival aims to become an annual point of focus for those dedicated to indigenous storytelling.
DISPATCH FROM MARYLAND | Considering the Confounding State of Nonfiction: Spike Lee and Alex Gibney at Silverdocs - indieWIRE
The truth is out there, but only certain people know where to find it. In downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, that's the driving sentiment behind AFI Silverdocs, a healthy alternative to the industry festivities currently unfolding on the other coast at the Los Angeles Film Festival. Now in its fifth year, the calmest of the AFI-branded gatherings hosts a refreshingly specific program of discussions, workshops, and screenings featuring many of the finest recent accomplishments in nonfiction cinema...
New Indian film festival debuts with 100 works - AP
In some American Indian tribes, when important matters are being discussed a "talking stick" is handed around. Whoever holds it is the only one who may speak, while the others listen. Hence the name of the Talking Stick Film Festival.
Amateur Marilyn Monroe film highlights celeb auction - Reuters
Amateur footage of Hollywood legends Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable on the set of their classic film "The Misfits" is expected to highlight an upcoming celebrity auction and could fetch up to $100,000.
"Get Smart," "Love Guru" compete for laughs - Reuters
Oh, we've got comedy. "Get Smart" and "The Love Guru" will open in North American theaters on Friday, saddled with middling to bad buzz, and the result could make the weekend no laughing matter for at least one of them.
Smith and Theron descend on Moscow to promote film - Reuters
Hollywood actors Will Smith and Charlize Theron walked the Russian red carpet on Thursday night to promote their newest film at its Moscow premiere.
Oscar alters foreign-language song rules - Reuters
A couple of new rules governing the Academy Awards could result in the foreign-language film category becoming more inclusive and the original song category becoming more competitive.
"Wanted" an audacious adrenaline rush - Reuters
It's good to be "Wanted."
Hollywood stars descend on Moscow to promote film - Reuters
Hollywood actors Will Smith and Charlize Theron walked the Russian red carpet on Thursday night to promote their newest film at its Moscow premiere.
Carell hosts charity screening of `Get Smart' - AP
Steve Carell stepped out of "The Office" to join the fight against cancer at a benefit that featured a screening of his new movie, "Get Smart."
Spike Lee may revisit Katrina - Reuters
Spike Lee may not be done with Hurricane Katrina yet.
"Kit Kittredge" good, old-fashioned family fare - Reuters
Refreshingly sincere and full of wholesome can-do spirit, the first big-screen incarnation of the American Girl doll-and-book series -- the anti-Bratz of collectibles -- offers solid, kid-friendly storytelling.
New Oscar rule limits song noms to 2 per film - AP
Last time around, the Oscar songs category was three times "Enchanted" a trick that may never be repeated.
Motley Crue set to tour, but frustrated by film - Reuters
Motley Crue are back with a new album, a song that's a hit with gamers and an upcoming festival tour, but the bad-boy rockers are frustrated that a long-awaited movie about their lives is going nowhere.
Reincarnated as George W. Bush - FilmStew.com
The new movie Dasavathaaram is epic in every sense of the word, with a narrative spanning nine centuries and a budget heretofore unheard of in India.
In Like a Blogger - FilmStew.com
The director of an upcoming Errol Flynn biopic takes time out from pre-production to launch a film industry blogging site.
The Mind of the Ardent Artist - FilmStew.com
In an Op-Ed piece in his hometown newspaper, writer-director Mike Binder urges Michigan state legislators to stand firm behind new tax credits for filmmakers.
As ThinkFilm's Cash Crunch Continues, Urman and Company Try to Keep Filmmakers, Creditors at Bay - indieWIRE
"May you be in heaven a full half hour before the devil knows you're dead." The Irish saying, which inspired the title of ThinkFilm's highest-grossing release "Before the Devil Knows Your Dead" is an apt one for the specialized distributor, which is currently facing the worst financial crisis of its seven-year history. If last year's release of the acclaimed Sidney Lumet drama marked the heavenly highpoint of the company's career, now Lucifer appears to be breathing down its neck.