With “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” still in the first week of its record-breaking run, the “Harry Potter” film franchise has now crossed the $7 billion mark worldwide … and counting. The announcement was made today by Jeff Robinov, president of Warner B[...]
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‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ to Open at Comic-Con
Before it opens anywhere else in the world, “Captain America: The First Avenger” will open first at Comic-Con. Convention goers in San Diego will be the first audience to see one of the summer’s hottest super heroes beginning at noon PST on July 21, one-day ahead of its U.S. opening[...]
Sony Pictures Entertainment to Build Landmark ‘Rainbow’
Sony Pictures Entertainment has plans to install a major work of public art called “Rainbow” by renowned American multimedia artist Tony Tasset, it was announced by Chairman and CEO Michael Lynton and Co-Chairman Amy Pascal. “This is an exciting moment for us,” Lynton[...]
‘Harry Potter’ Finale Shatters Box Office Records
With an estimated worldwide box office total of more than $476 million, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” shattered multiple domestic and international box office records in a history-making opening weekend. The announcement was made today by War[...]
Final ‘Harry Potter’ Film Already Breaking Box Office Records
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” has already broken several records in the days leading up to the series finale’s hugely-anticipated release. Advance ticket sales have skyrocketed to more than $32 million, a new pre-opening record. Many midnight and first-day show tim[...]
Warner Bros. to Follow Comic-Con Autograph Ticket System
Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Entertainment have announced that Warner Bros. will follow the official Comic-Con International: San Diego ticket distribution system for autograph signings at this year’s event. As in years past, all signings will be held at the Warner Bros. booth, which is #4545 on the[...]
Adam Sandler to Check into Hotel Transylvania
Adam Sandler will voice the lead role of Dracula in Sony Pictures Animation’s 3D family comedy “Hotel Transylvania.” The film will be released on September 21, 2012, by Columbia Pictures. The film will be directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, well-known for his work[...]
New Movie App Pits Man vs. Ape
20th Century Fox has released a new app for the iPhone and iPad that poses the question “Are you smarter than an ape?” The app is based on an actual intelligence test done at Kyoto University, and parallels the central storyline of the new studio’s upcoming[...]
Columbia Options Remake Rights for ‘Big Man Japan’
Columbia Pictures has optioned remake and sequel rights to “Big Man Japan,” which will be developed and produced into a new feature film by Neal H. Moritz through his Original Film banner. “Big Man Japan” was a breakthrough hit in Japan in 2007 and a cult hit in the United St[...]
Paramount Pictures Unveils Interactive ‘Transformers’ Poster
Paramount Pictures has introduced a “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” App that lets iPhone and iPod touch users convert traditional movie posters into an augmented reality experience before their eyes. The app, TF3: DEFEND THE EARTH, allows iPhone and iPod touch users to locate the closes[...]
‘Horrible Bosses’ Soundtrack Set for July 5 Release
WaterTower Music will release “Horrible Bosses: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” through all digital retailers on July 5, 2011. This audio companion to New Line Cinema’s comedy will include songs composed by Grammy Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Christopher Lennertz (&#[...]
Film to Re-Team Joel Silver, Sylvester Stallone, Walter Hill
Dark Castle Entertainment will partner with IM Global and After Dark Films on director Walter Hill’s upcoming action thriller starring Sylvester Stallone, it was announced jointly by the three companies. The film is scheduled to begin production on location in Louisiana later this month and wi[...]
‘Green Lantern’ to Recruit Fans in 11 North American Cities
In celebration of the June 17 theatrical release and big-screen debut of “Green Lantern,” Warner Bros. will light up 11 North American cities on June 13, encouraging people to Join the (Green Lantern) Corps. Markets include: Los Angeles, New York City, Vancouver, San Diego, Miami, Atlant[...]
Cameras Roll on ‘Rock of Ages’
New Line Cinema’s film adaptation of the smash hit Broadway musical “Rock of Ages” has begun principal photography under the direction of Adam Shankman (“Hairspray”). The movie musical stars Julianne Hough (“Burlesque”), with actor/singer Diego Boneta in his[...]