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Archive for January, 2011

Nominees for 2011 Writers Guild Awards Revealed

— by SEAN GERSKI — The 2011 Writers Guild Awards will take place Feb. 5 at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel-Grand Ballroom in Los Angeles and the AXA Equitable Center in New York City. Here are the 2011 nominees:[...]

The 10 Most Disappointing Films of 2010

— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Glancing back at 2010, it’s apparent that A-list talent does not guarantee box office success. With ticket prices starting at $14 (at least here in Los Angeles), moviegoers have become more selective. So it should come to no surprise that “Black Swan,”[...]

Warner Bros. Pictures Earns 2010 Triple Crown

The Warner Bros. Pictures Group broke the all-time industry worldwide box office record with a 2010 gross of $4.814 billion, which surpasses the prior record of $4.010 billion (set by Warner Bros. in 2009). The announcement was made today by Jeff Robinov, President, Warner Bros. Pictures Group. Sett[...]

New Co-Host of ‘Ebert Presents: At the Movies’ Named

Ebert Productions has announced that Ignatiy Vishnevetsky has joined the team at “Ebert Presents: At the Movies.” Vishnevetsky will accompany the previously-announced Christy Lemire of The Associated Press as co-host on the new weekly program.[...]

Two Clips from ‘Biutiful’

— by AMANDA KOEHLER — In “Biutiful,” Javier Bardem plays underworld figure Uxbal, a single dad living in Barcelona. Uxbal is starting to think his days are numbered, so he is trying his best to secure his children’s future while also reuniting with an old lover. Viewers[...]

PGA Announces Nominees for 2011 Producers Guild Awards

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced the television and motion picture nominations for the 2011 Producers Guild Awards today. The three Producers Guild Awards categories for film include: The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures; The Award for Outst[...]

Brad Pitt to Star in ‘Cogan’s Trade’

— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Pre-production began today for Brad Pitt’s latest flick “Cogan’s Trade.” Based on the 1974 crime novel by George V Higgins, the story revolves around mob enforcer Jackie Cogan. Other actors mentioned for this project are Javier Bardem, Mark Ruffalo, Josh[...]

Trailer Talk: ‘Waiting for Forever’

— by AMANDA KOEHLER — You moved away from your childhood best friend when you were 10 years old, and years later, you have the opportunity to reconnect with her. Will that friendship still be there, and can it develop into a romance? That’s what the jobless Will (Tom Sturridge of &[...]

A Clip from ‘The Mechanic’

— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — “The Mechanic” is more than an assassin, he is a strategist. His job takes a lot of research and knowledge before actual “execution,” no pun intended. This is one of the aspects I loved about the original “The Mechanic,” which starred Charles Bronson.[...]

Under Review: ‘Change of Plans’

— by BEV QUESTAD — A great way to bring in the New Year is by watching the quirky French film “A Change of Plans.” Now showing at the historic Hollywood Theater in Portland, Ore., this insightful and delightful slice of life is bookended, like “Zorba the Greek,” with dance as a[...]

Trailer Talk: ‘Cedar Rapids’

— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — I’m glad someone else realizes just how funny Ed Helms is. Widely known as Andy from “The Office,” Helms was hilarious in “The Hangover.” Thanks to that 2009 hit, the actor from Atlanta is starring in his own movie this year, “Cedar Rapids.” In it,[...]

Trailer Talk: ‘Every Day’

— by AMANDA KOEHLER — In “Every Day,” Ned (Liev Schreiber) is in the middle of a mid-life crisis. His ailing, drunk father-in-law (Brian Dennehy) comes to live with them and helps cause an even bigger riff between him and his wife (Helen Hunt). He just found out his 15-year-o[...]

The Top 5 Actors of 2010

— by ALEXA MILAN — As 2010 turns to 2011, it’s that time of year for the year-end entertainment countdowns. Earlier this week I offered my picks for The Top 5 Actresses of 2010, and now I’ve compiled a list of the top give actors. These aren’t necessarily the best performances of 2[...]

A Music Video from ‘Burlesque’

— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — Here is the music video for Christina Aguilera’s song “Bound to You” from “Burlesque.” “Burlesque” — which also stars Cher, Eric Dane, Cam Gigandet, Stanley Tucci, Alan Cumming, Peter Gallagher and Kristen Bell ̵[...]