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Film with novice Eskimo actors debuts in theaters

The film is the work of New York-based director and screenwriter Andrew Okpeaha MacLean, who is part Inupiat and spent much of his youth in Barrow.

Josh Duhamel And Most Other Humans Not Returning For Transformers 4

Of course, Duhamel shouldn’t feel too offended– the only reason we know that Michael Bay is returning to direct the film is because producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura let the info slip earlier this week, and even then he insisted everything was so early there wasn’t even a story in place

How ‘Storage Wars’ and ‘Auction Hunters’ have increased interest in storage auctions

A&E’s “Storage Wars”follows a team of storage auction bidders in Southern California who ferret out storage units with high-value contents and try to win them for the lowest price possible. The attraction to film in Southern California is the fact that they’re more likely to find pop culture memorabilia and valuable items.

Moviegoers Demand Heath Ledger ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Appearance

LOS ANGELES—Saying they don’t want to hear anything at all about what film producers can or can’t do, moviegoers across the country warned Thursday that the latest Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises, had better include an appearance by the l…

The Dry Sci-Fi Hilarity of ‘Cost of Living’ [VIDEO]

Why Watch? This is unbridled awesome. BenDavid Grabinksi’s sharp short film features Brandon Routh (semi-extending his Scott Pilgrim swagger) and Bret Harrison as two security guards who work for a mysterious corporation that has…more dangerous emergencies than the average OmniCorp MegaGlobal

11 of the Best Horror Fan Films

Real horror fans don’t just watch horror films. They make their own.

Connolly lands Hobbit dwarf role | Golf | Sports | Entertainment News

Connolly is currently touring the UK with his latest stand-up show Comedian Billy Connolly will play a dwarf warrior in Peter Jackson’s Hobbit films, the director has announced.

“We could not think of a more fitting actor to play Dain Ironfoot, the staunchest and toughest of the dwarves, than… the Big Yin himself,” he said.

VIDEO: Let’s Watch All the James Bond Film Intros Played at Once

Here is a new-ish 60-second bit of viral video that I wouldn’t mind installed in my living room: The first minute of every James Bond film, played on one screen divided into 22 parts. You won’t be …

Highlander Bot: There Can Be Only One?

Your wife is always right, reported PandaLabs Luis Corrons after “bot shopping with his wife.” The tale is humorous, but the botnet is not. It’s more than an elaborate phishing fake order confirmation; it’s nasty and malicious, crafted to steal everything. The bot creators may be fans of the film Highlander as this bot will remove any other bots, malware, or Trojans . . . so in the end there can be only one.

Michael Bay Announces Next Two Movies, Including ‘Transformers 4’

Fans of “Transformers” can rejoice: Deadline reports that Michael Bay signed with Paramount to make “Transformers 4″ in time for a 2014 theatrical release. Originally reports indicated that Bay was signing on for a two-movie deal and would be shooting two more “Transformers” films back-to-back, but that was inaccurate. Bay did sign a two-picture deal, but the second movie is the action film “Pain and Gain,” starring Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

Top 10 Romantic Films of Hollywood

Top 10 romantic films of Hollywood are always a treat both for loving and married couples. Valentine’s Day is also the best time to watch any one of these movies and to explore the hidden love within.

Top 5 Cinematic Love Stories for Men on Valentine’s Day

For this Valentine’s Day, let’s give credit to films that embrace how men can love other men –yes, the bromance film.

Watch the Film | Slavery by Another Name | PBS

Watch the 90-minute film about slavery after the Civil War. SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME is based on the book by Douglas Blackmon. MUST-SEE!

The Dry Sci-Fi Hilarity of ‘Cost of Living’ [VIDEO]

Why Watch? This is unbridled awesome. BenDavid Grabinksi’s sharp short film features Brandon Routh (semi-extending his Scott Pilgrim swagger) and Bret Harrison as two security guards who work for a mysterious corporation that has…more dangerous emergencies than the average OmniCorp MegaGlobal

Looks like Iron Sky is a hit in Berlin

A Finnish comedy about Nazi forces invading Earth from a base on the moon has become the surprise hit of the Berlin Film Festival.

Connolly lands Hobbit dwarf role | Golf | Sports | Entertainment News

Connolly is currently touring the UK with his latest stand-up show Comedian Billy Connolly will play a dwarf warrior in Peter Jackson’s Hobbit films, the director has announced.

“We could not think of a more fitting actor to play Dain Ironfoot, the staunchest and toughest of the dwarves, than… the Big Yin himself,” he said.

Michael Bay Announces Next Two Movies, Including ‘Transformers 4’

Fans of “Transformers” can rejoice: Deadline reports that Michael Bay signed with Paramount to make “Transformers 4″ in time for a 2014 theatrical release. Originally reports indicated that Bay was signing on for a two-movie deal and would be shooting two more “Transformers” films back-to-back, but that was inaccurate. Bay did sign a two-picture deal, but the second movie is the action film “Pain and Gain,” starring Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

‘The Simpsons’ Creator Matt Groening Donates $500,000 to UCLA

Matt Groening has donated $500,000 to the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT) for the endowment of the Matt Groening Chair in Animation.

Why Disney Characters Make Us Horny While Disney Movies Do Not

Women clearly have an ambivalent relationship with Disney characters. In question 12 of our sex survey, UCLA vs. USC: Who’s Sluttier?, we asked about the worst date movies, and Disney films were named again and again by our female respondents: The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Frog, or “anything Disney” were frequent answers.

In Honor of Valentines Day, What’s the Most Romantic Film of All Time?

It’s Valentine’s Day, lovebirds — time to hash out some passionate debate over the films that get your pulse racing and make your chest heave. Discuss.

Full Winner List: Meryl Streep & ‘The Artist’ win big at the BAFTA Awards

In non-Grammy Award entertainment news: ‘The Artist’ made off with Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and and fistful of other hardware at tonight’s BAFTA Awards ceremony in London, its final stop before the silent film’s Oscar express pulls into the Kodak Theater terminus on Feb. 26.

10 Movies For Jaded Single People on Valentine’s Day

It’s time to rag on Valentine’s Day—that period of rampant consumerism and wasted money, the 14th day that kills spontaneity while raising wildly high expectations, guilt-trips, and feelings of loneliness… or so many say. The naysayers would have you believe that Cupid’s arrow doesn’t pierce you with romantic love, but rather shackles you into the commercial monotony, forcing you to spend-spend-spend as the Valentine Conglomerates see fit. Jaded Singles can turn to film and find some jaded reality. Though cinema loves its happily-ever-after endings, there are killer titles in the m

45+ Stunning Artworks by a Film Director (Photography)

Frank Uyttenhove from Belgium doing the great works which are so creative you can’t take your eyes off them. You can simply enjoy a set of stunning artwork.

Opposites Attract: Odd Couples On Film [pics]

The couples who proved that age, class, and cosmic origin have nothing to do with love.

Do Audiences Care When Sequels Switch Up Their Stars? [w/ photos]

‘Journey 2′ is the latest entry in the fast-growing canon of follow-up films that recast their characters.

New Study Documents Relationship Between Ticket Sales, Movie Piracy

The impact of piracy on the music business has been studied in detail, but the relationship between illegal downloads and film revenue hasn’t been explored to nearly the same degree. A new study from researchers at the University of Michigan and Wellesely College has examined the impact of BitTorrent on domestic and foreign ticket sales and…

‘The Simpsons’ Creator Matt Groening Donates $500,000 to UCLA

Matt Groening has donated $500,000 to the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT) for the endowment of the Matt Groening Chair in Animation.

Why Disney Characters Make Us Horny While Disney Movies Do Not

Women clearly have an ambivalent relationship with Disney characters. In question 12 of our sex survey, UCLA vs. USC: Who’s Sluttier?, we asked about the worst date movies, and Disney films were named again and again by our female respondents: The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Frog, or “anything Disney” were frequent answers.

10 of the Best Romantic Films for Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day fast approaches. For some, that means breaking out the fancy clothes and doing something special. For my husband and I,

In Honor of Valentines Day, What’s the Most Romantic Film of All Time?

It’s Valentine’s Day, lovebirds — time to hash out some passionate debate over the films that get your pulse racing and make your chest heave. Discuss.

Full Winner List: Meryl Streep & ‘The Artist’ win big at the BAFTA Awards

In non-Grammy Award entertainment news: ‘The Artist’ made off with Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and and fistful of other hardware at tonight’s BAFTA Awards ceremony in London, its final stop before the silent film’s Oscar express pulls into the Kodak Theater terminus on Feb. 26.

Whitney Houston, superstar of records, films, dies

Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.

Jodie Foster Sending Mel Gibson Film ‘The Beaver’ To All Academy Members

EXCLUSIVE: In an unprecedented move this late in the Oscar season, two-time Academy Award winning actress and director Jodie Foster, with the help of h

10 Movies For Jaded Single People on Valentine’s Day

It’s time to rag on Valentine’s Day—that period of rampant consumerism and wasted money, the 14th day that kills spontaneity while raising wildly high expectations, guilt-trips, and feelings of loneliness… or so many say. The naysayers would have you believe that Cupid’s arrow doesn’t pierce you with romantic love, but rather shackles you into the commercial monotony, forcing you to spend-spend-spend as the Valentine Conglomerates see fit. Jaded Singles can turn to film and find some jaded reality. Though cinema loves its happily-ever-after endings, there are killer titles in the m

Opposites Attract: Odd Couples On Film [pics]

The couples who proved that age, class, and cosmic origin have nothing to do with love.

Do Audiences Care When Sequels Switch Up Their Stars? [w/ photos]

‘Journey 2′ is the latest entry in the fast-growing canon of follow-up films that recast their characters.

New Study Documents Relationship Between Ticket Sales, Movie Piracy

The impact of piracy on the music business has been studied in detail, but the relationship between illegal downloads and film revenue hasn’t been explored to nearly the same degree. A new study from researchers at the University of Michigan and Wellesely College has examined the impact of BitTorrent on domestic and foreign ticket sales and…

Palin calls HBO movie ‘The Sarah Palin Employment Act’ | The Raw Story

Failed Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin says that she has created more jobs for impersonators than President Barack Obama has created in total during his entire presidency. Fox News host Chris Wallace on Sunday asked Palin how she rated Julianne Moore’s impersonation of her in HBO’s upcoming film “Game Change.” “I think we’re going to call that The Sarah Palin Employment Act,” Palin declared. “And you guys need to thank me for employing more [...]

45+ Stunning Artworks by a Film Director (Photography)

Frank Uyttenhove from Belgium doing the great works which are so creative you can’t take your eyes off them. You can simply enjoy a set of stunning artwork.

10 of the Best Romantic Films for Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day fast approaches. For some, that means breaking out the fancy clothes and doing something special. For my husband and I,

Whitney Houston, superstar of records, films, dies

Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.

Berlinale Dispatch: Greetings from the Baked Potato of Film Festivals, 62nd Edition!

The Berlinale is the baked potato of European film festivals, and I don’t mean that as an insult, or even a backhanded compliment. A few months back, I was asked by David Hudson, of the superb mo…

Jodie Foster Sending Mel Gibson Film ‘The Beaver’ To All Academy Members

EXCLUSIVE: In an unprecedented move this late in the Oscar season, two-time Academy Award winning actress and director Jodie Foster, with the help of h

5 Great Song to Movie Adaptations (Hollywood Would Ruin)

It’s been fairly obvious for years now that Hollywood is running short on good film ideas. But Hollywood could still tap into the nearly limitless supply of great songs just begging to be made into movies. I’ll even help get them started right now!

Musicians Wage War Against Evil Robots

When synchronized sound ended the era of silent films, live musicians were no longer hired to play in movie theaters. They fought back with an ad campaign against soulless machines.

The Most Genius Films About Geniuses (And A Few Other Pretenders)

Films about geniuses are so numerous that they almost constitute their own genre. One seems to pop up every few years, always with a few distinct markers. We usually see a brilliant character whose ideas are a little crazy, a couple of “normal” characters against whom the genius’s difference can be easily identified, and a Very Important Project that puts those crazy ideas to the test and ultimately validates the lead character’s oddball behavior.

Palin calls HBO movie ‘The Sarah Palin Employment Act’ | The Raw Story

Failed Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin says that she has created more jobs for impersonators than President Barack Obama has created in total during his entire presidency. Fox News host Chris Wallace on Sunday asked Palin how she rated Julianne Moore’s impersonation of her in HBO’s upcoming film “Game Change.” “I think we’re going to call that The Sarah Palin Employment Act,” Palin declared. “And you guys need to thank me for employing more [...]

Essentials For Writing A Coming Of Age Film | LoupDargent.com

If you’ve ever wanted to write, direct or produce your very own coming of age movie then this article is for you.

What you’re going to need are a few tried and tested methods to get you on track with: location, characters and storyline.

Below are a few ideas and examples to help inspire and motivate you before you start.

Good luck and in the words of the greatest inbetweener of them all: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

Hugo: bringing the book to the screen

A magical illustrated story by Brian Selznick, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, inspired Martin Scorsese’s first family film. Here are images from both

Skinny-dipping REN ad causes a stir

A bold new film from skincare brand REN has got beauty commentators a-buzz with its evocative storyline, focusing on a couple going skinny-dipping in a remote lake in Sweden.

5 Great Song to Movie Adaptations (Hollywood Would Ruin)

It’s been fairly obvious for years now that Hollywood is running short on good film ideas. But Hollywood could still tap into the nearly limitless supply of great songs just begging to be made into movies. I’ll even help get them started right now!

Musicians Wage War Against Evil Robots

When synchronized sound ended the era of silent films, live musicians were no longer hired to play in movie theaters. They fought back with an ad campaign against soulless machines.

The Most Genius Films About Geniuses (And A Few Other Pretenders)

Films about geniuses are so numerous that they almost constitute their own genre. One seems to pop up every few years, always with a few distinct markers. We usually see a brilliant character whose ideas are a little crazy, a couple of “normal” characters against whom the genius’s difference can be easily identified, and a Very Important Project that puts those crazy ideas to the test and ultimately validates the lead character’s oddball behavior.

10 Great Classic Songs For Road Trips | LoupDargent.com

All the best road trips are synonymous with music, specifically musical mixes. MP3 players may have replaced mixed tapes or even mixed CDs, but still nothing rivals the road trip mixes and long distance journeys they once inspired.

If you’ve ever seen a Cameron Crowe film, you know the power of well selected music to pull you through personal stories and launch you into a life changing, coming of age adventure. It saddens me that in some ways we may have moved beyond the generation of mixed tapes. Perhaps playlists have replaced this but these are changeable, constantly editable. There’s

Essentials For Writing A Coming Of Age Film | LoupDargent.com

If you’ve ever wanted to write, direct or produce your very own coming of age movie then this article is for you.

What you’re going to need are a few tried and tested methods to get you on track with: location, characters and storyline.

Below are a few ideas and examples to help inspire and motivate you before you start.

Good luck and in the words of the greatest inbetweener of them all: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

9 Believable Apocalypse Movies

There are as many theories on how the world will end as there are religions, faiths and philosophies. Thus, Hollywood has lots to choose from when deciding how to show the demise of humanity on the big screen. However, since there won’t be any filmmakers left to document the actual end of life as we know it, below are nine films which, if they didn’t get it exactly right, did a great job depicting The End.

Brain Farm Films epic one-of-a-kind snowboard run

18 guys take on a mile-long, steep-as-hell hill.

Hugo: bringing the book to the screen

A magical illustrated story by Brian Selznick, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, inspired Martin Scorsese’s first family film. Here are images from both

Skinny-dipping REN ad causes a stir

A bold new film from skincare brand REN has got beauty commentators a-buzz with its evocative storyline, focusing on a couple going skinny-dipping in a remote lake in Sweden.

The 10 Best Films That Didn’t Win Best Picture

Awards seasons and the Oscars in particular are always very divisive. People will argue for hours and hours on end about which film deserves to win, and which film didn’t deserve to be nominated. More often than not, the Academy completely misfire and award just the wrong movies the big prize when there are better movies battling against them.

9 Believable Apocalypse Movies

There are as many theories on how the world will end as there are religions, faiths and philosophies. Thus, Hollywood has lots to choose from when deciding how to show the demise of humanity on the big screen. However, since there won’t be any filmmakers left to document the actual end of life as we know it, below are nine films which, if they didn’t get it exactly right, did a great job depicting The End.

Driver’s Extremely Close Call

Drifting champ and Scion spokesdriver Ken Gushi narrowly missed a deer while shooting a spot for the Scion FR-S, and the helicopter camera crew caught the entire ordeal in glorious high-def. Gushi and crew were filming at Mt. Diablo State Park in Northern California when the close encounter took place, and by close, we’re not talking feet, we’re talking inches.

‘Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs’ as a 60-Second, Live-Action Short

Phil Lord and Chris Miller‘s Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs contains so many crazy, fantastical elements that I never figured the story could’ve worked as anything but an animated film. I mean, c’mon. Live-action hobbits or dragons or space battles are one thing, but live-action hamburger storms would just be ridiculous, right?

The Gift – The Perils of Valentine’s Day

A short film about the perils of Valentine’s Day (and a bit of unfulfilled love thrown in to boot).

26 Typewriters by Exit Creative Company | Trendland: Fashion Blog & Trend Magazine

“26 Typewriters” is a beautiful project by New York based Exit Creative Company – They commissioned photographer duo Ioulex to capture each machine on 35mm and medium format film before narrowing the selection down to the final 26. Typewriter lovers will enjoy their 36-page limited edition book or their prints available now at Colette.

Arnold Schwarzenegger And Sylvester Stallone In Hospital Awaiting Shoulder Surgeries (PIC)

Schwarzenegger and Stallone sit in their respective hospital beds as they await their shoulder surgeries following the filming of The Expendables 2.

Brain Farm Films epic one-of-a-kind snowboard run

18 guys take on a mile-long, steep-as-hell hill.

Watch Orson Welles’ creepy NASA documentary about aliens

Orson Welles bears no relation to H.G. Wells, but the actor, writer, and director begins his creepy narration of this 1975 NASA film by reading from H.G.‘s classic alien invasion tale War of the Worlds.

Crowd-Sourced Star Wars: Combining 500 Clips into One Film

Star Wars fans are dedicated. Look around online, and you’ll find a plethora of fan fiction, fan films and custom costumes. Building on this dedication, filmmaker and web developer Casey Pugh solicited the help of Star Wars fans from across the globe to recreate the 1977 movie that started it all: Star Wars: A New Hope. Individuals were assigned a 15 second clip from the movie to re-film, and all of the clips were put together seamlessly for a feature length film.

The 10 Best Films That Didn’t Win Best Picture

Awards seasons and the Oscars in particular are always very divisive. People will argue for hours and hours on end about which film deserves to win, and which film didn’t deserve to be nominated. More often than not, the Academy completely misfire and award just the wrong movies the big prize when there are better movies battling against them.

Watch Orson Welles’ creepy NASA documentary about aliens

Orson Welles bears no relation to H.G. Wells, but the actor, writer, and director begins his creepy narration of this 1975 NASA film by reading from H.G.‘s classic alien invasion tale War of the Worlds.

What Disneyland Looked Like in 1957 [Video]

Disneyland opened in 1955. Just two years later, the film below was shot.

Driver’s Extremely Close Call

Drifting champ and Scion spokesdriver Ken Gushi narrowly missed a deer while shooting a spot for the Scion FR-S, and the helicopter camera crew caught the entire ordeal in glorious high-def. Gushi and crew were filming at Mt. Diablo State Park in Northern California when the close encounter took place, and by close, we’re not talking feet, we’re talking inches.

Dem state senator adds ‘Every sperm is sacred’ clause to ‘personhood’ bill | The Raw Story

A pro-choice Democratic legislator has taken a novel approach to fighting an Oklahoma “personhood” bill. According to the blog Jezebel, State Senator Constance Johnson of Oklahoma City has introduced a measure that calls to mind the famous Monty Python “Every Sperm is Sacred” sketch from the 1983 film “The Meaning of Life.” The concept of “personhood” defines human life as beginning at the moment of conception and, in the case of Oklahoma’s pending Senate Bill [...]

‘Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs’ as a 60-Second, Live-Action Short

Phil Lord and Chris Miller‘s Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs contains so many crazy, fantastical elements that I never figured the story could’ve worked as anything but an animated film. I mean, c’mon. Live-action hobbits or dragons or space battles are one thing, but live-action hamburger storms would just be ridiculous, right?

Study: ‘Conservative’ Movies Make More Money Than ‘Liberal’ Movies (Exclusive)

Patriotism and traditional values, like those displayed in “Thor,” “The Artist,” “Soul Surfer” and “Hugo,” are what moviegoers want, says a group that will honor such films at an awards gala Friday. Wanna make money in Hollywood? Release patriotic movies that promote conservative values and do not denigrate Christianity.

The finest fictional card and boardgames in movies and TV

From Dejarik to Nukem to Tri-Dimensional Chess, here’s our celebration of the finest fictional games in film and TV…

The Film That NASA Banned May See the Light of Day

This eight-minute movie, Apogee of Fear, written by famed fantasy author Tracy Hickman, is probably no Prometheus. Still, it can boast the claim that it was the first-ever movie to be made in space. But there’s a reason you haven’t seen it: Space.com recently revealed that its release has been blocked by NASA.

Arnold Schwarzenegger And Sylvester Stallone In Hospital Awaiting Shoulder Surgeries (PIC)

Schwarzenegger and Stallone sit in their respective hospital beds as they await their shoulder surgeries following the filming of The Expendables 2.

Celebrate John Williams’ birthday with 10 of his best sci-fi scores

In a very real sense, composer John Williams – 80 years old, today – is responsible for the sound of modern genre entertainment, given that he wrote the music for so many films that have been enshrined as sci-fi and fantasy classics: Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, etc. Here are 10 of his best… and one non-genre score we couldn’t do without.

The Harry Potter series in 15 epic minutes

The Potter-era may be over in Hollywood, but those who want to reminisce without sitting through 16 hours of film can get their fix in under 15 minutes with this epic fan-made homage titled, “Harry Potter: A Tribute to the Magic”.

There are sp …

What Disneyland Looked Like in 1957 [Video]

Disneyland opened in 1955. Just two years later, the film below was shot.

The finest fictional card and boardgames in movies and TV

From Dejarik to Nukem to Tri-Dimensional Chess, here’s our celebration of the finest fictional games in film and TV…

Dem state senator adds ‘Every sperm is sacred’ clause to ‘personhood’ bill | The Raw Story

A pro-choice Democratic legislator has taken a novel approach to fighting an Oklahoma “personhood” bill. According to the blog Jezebel, State Senator Constance Johnson of Oklahoma City has introduced a measure that calls to mind the famous Monty Python “Every Sperm is Sacred” sketch from the 1983 film “The Meaning of Life.” The concept of “personhood” defines human life as beginning at the moment of conception and, in the case of Oklahoma’s pending Senate Bill [...]

Study: ‘Conservative’ Movies Make More Money Than ‘Liberal’ Movies (Exclusive)

Patriotism and traditional values, like those displayed in “Thor,” “The Artist,” “Soul Surfer” and “Hugo,” are what moviegoers want, says a group that will honor such films at an awards gala Friday. Wanna make money in Hollywood? Release patriotic movies that promote conservative values and do not denigrate Christianity.

The Film That NASA Banned May See the Light of Day

This eight-minute movie, Apogee of Fear, written by famed fantasy author Tracy Hickman, is probably no Prometheus. Still, it can boast the claim that it was the first-ever movie to be made in space. But there’s a reason you haven’t seen it: Space.com recently revealed that its release has been blocked by NASA.

The Ultimate Superhero Movie Mash-Up

Following Chronicle’s fusion of found footage film with superhero movie, we’ve come up with 10 more ideas to reinvigorate the genre.

Blockbuster Designs: The Creative Content that Sells Movies (Infographic)

The designers capture our attention, but the real success of a blockbuster movie will be determined by the quality of the film itself (not including #4 on the list below)… Let’s take a look.

Chrysler’s Ad About Detroit Comeback Filmed In… New Orleans?

It was an inspirational ad, one that hit very close to home for many of us. Sadly, however, the ad wasn’t filmed in Detroit. As The Weekly Standard explains, the spot was filmed in New Orleans and Los Angeles, with stock footage of the Motor City inserted during production.

Celebrate John Williams’ birthday with 10 of his best sci-fi scores

In a very real sense, composer John Williams – 80 years old, today – is responsible for the sound of modern genre entertainment, given that he wrote the music for so many films that have been enshrined as sci-fi and fantasy classics: Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, etc. Here are 10 of his best… and one non-genre score we couldn’t do without.

Bafta Awards 2012: Miss Piggy to be official red carpet host

Miss Piggy, the glamorous star of The Muppets, is to be the official red carpet host at the Bafta Film Awards this year, it has been announced.

Now and Then: ‘The Getaway’ and ‘Drive’ — Heist Films with Arthouse Roots

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Guantánamo Panel Discussion in Washington D.C. with Andy Worthington and Lawyers Tom Wilner, Darold Killmer and Mari Newman (Video)

Yesterday, I posted a short video of a speech I gave on January 10, while I was visiting the US for events marking the 10th anniversary of the opening of Guantánamo, prior to a screening of the documentary film, “Outside the Law: Stories from Guantánamo” (which I co-directed with Polly Nash) at a branch of Busboys and Poets in Washington D.C.

Interview with Safe House Director Daniel Espinosa “Denzel Was WaterBoarded During Film?!”

On January 28th, 2012 GamerFitNation’s BlackBible got a chance to sit down with talented Director Daniel Espinosa to ask questions about his upcoming move Safe House Starring Denzel Washington, & Ryan Reynolds.

Radcliffe admits being drunk during “Harry Potter” scenes

Daniel Radcliffe admitted he was drunk while filming some scenes for the “Harry Potter” movies during a period in his life where he was drinking “nightly,” the young star said in an interview.

‘Chronicle’ Review: A Superpowered Teenage Riot | /Film

Chronicle is not a superhero movie. It is a film about three young guys who, after exposure to a mysterious energy source, develop strong telekinetic

Miss Piggy to present BAFTA awards

The glamorous pink star of “The Muppets” will be the red carpet host of the British Academy Film Awards 2012 on Sunday, the organisers said Monday. She is honing her flirting skills as she prepares to meet Best Actor nominees Clooney, Pitt, Michael Fassbender, Gary Oldman and “The Artist” star Jean Dujardin at the Royal Opera House in London.

Blockbuster Designs: The Creative Content that Sells Movies (Infographic)

The designers capture our attention, but the real success of a blockbuster movie will be determined by the quality of the film itself (not including #4 on the list below)… Let’s take a look.

Chrysler’s Ad About Detroit Comeback Filmed In… New Orleans?

It was an inspirational ad, one that hit very close to home for many of us. Sadly, however, the ad wasn’t filmed in Detroit. As The Weekly Standard explains, the spot was filmed in New Orleans and Los Angeles, with stock footage of the Motor City inserted during production.

You Can’t Copyright Porn, Harassed BitTorrent Defendant Insists

A woman who says she was incorrectly accused of sharing copyrighted material on BitTorrent has filed a harassment lawsuit against a copyright troll. Porn outfit Hard Drive productions had demanded $3,400 to make their threatened lawsuit go away but their target not only says she’s innocent and harassed, but also that porn cannot be copyrighted. So, does filmed sex promote scientific progress or constitute useful art? A court may soon have to decide.