Lea Thompson (“Back to the Future”) stars with Steven Brand (“Covert Affairs”) in the world premiere of “The Cabin,” a Hallmark Movie Channel original premiere, July 30 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT). What was supposed to be a vacation of culture, adventure and ances[...]
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Bryan Singer in Production on Jack the Giant Killer
Principal photography is underway in London on Bryan Singer’s 3D action adventure “Jack the Giant Killer,” with Nicholas Hoult in the title role of Jack, for New Line Cinema and Legendary Pictures. “Jack the Giant Killer” tells the story of an ancient war that is[...]
‘The Hangover Part II’ Breaks Box Office Records
Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ “The Hangover Part II” has already broken multiple records on only its first day in release, it was announced today by Dan Fellman, Warner Bros. Pictures President of Domestic Distribution. The Todd Phillips-directed comedy took [...]
Paramount Pictures Publishes Vintage Super 8 iPhone App
Super 8 is a new full-featured video recorder that emulates a vintage Super 8 camera on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The app’s creation is tied to the summer movie “Super 8,” which will be released by Paramount Pictures on June 10. The Super 8 app — which can be downloaded at the[...]
Principal Photography Underway on ‘The Dark Knight Rises’
Principal photography has begun on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ “The Dark Knight Rises,” the conclusion to film-maker Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. Filming will take place on three continents under the direction of Christopher Nolan[...]
Filming on Dark Shadows Begins This Week
Filming begins this week on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ “Dark Shadows,” which brings the cult classic television series to the big screen under the direction of Tim Burton. The film’s cast includes Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Helena Bonham [...]
FilmDistrict Gets U.S. Rights for Chuck Russell’s ‘Arabian Nights’
FilmDistrict has acquired all U.S. rights from Inferno Entertainment to “Arabian Nights,” with Chuck Russell (“The Mask,” “Scorpion King”) set to direct and Liam Hemsworth (“The Hunger Games”) set to star. Russell (pictured) also co-wrote the screenpla[...]
Angelina Jolie’s Directorial Debut to be Released Dec. 23
Graham King and his producing partner Tim Headington, together with Peter Schlessel, CEO of FilmDistrict, announced in Cannes that Angelina Jolie’s directorial debut, “In the Land of Blood and Honey,” which was also written by Jolie, will be released by[...]
Welcome to Pine Point Wins Two Webbies
Vancouver-based media creators The Goggles — a.k.a. Mike Simons and Paul Shoebridge — were named double Webby Award winners for their first-ever interactive web documentary, “Welcome to Pine Point,” produced by the National Film Board of Canada. An innovative interactive project[...]
‘The Hangover Part II’ Soundtrack Details Released
WaterTower Music has announced the release of “The Hangover Part II: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” on May 24. The soundtrack contains 12 songs from the film, along with eight dialogue clips from the film. “The Hangover Part II” opens nationwide on May 26. Among the [...]
Cleveland Couple Can Win Wedding at Movie Premiere
Tri Star and WENZ will host a wedding May 4 at Cinemark Valley View to celebrate the upcoming film “Jumping the Broom,” which stars Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Loretta Devine, Mike Epps, Meagan Good, Tasha Smith, Julie Bowen, Pooch Hall and Romeo Miller. The film is[...]
Cassi Thomson and Jack Coleman to ‘Rock the House’ June 11
Cassi Thomson (“Big Love”) and Jack Coleman (“Heroes”) star in “Rock the House,” a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere, June 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, 8 CT. Coleman stars as a father who needs a wake-up call to get his relationship with his teenage daughter, played by Thomson, back [...]
Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles to Present Short Film Program
Join HollywoodShorts.com for the first short film program of this year’s Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles at the Arclight. Once again, the Los Angeles filmmaking community and industry professionals are gathering to experience the expansive storytelling and cinematic perspectives of the[...]