A pair of passionate pooches fall head-over-tails in love and conspire to get their owners to fall for each other in “A Christmas Wedding Tail,” a Hallmark Channel original movie world premiere on Nov. 19 (6p.m. ET/PT, 5C). Jennie Garth (“90210”), Tom Arnold (“Rosanne”), Brad Rowe (“Ge[...]
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Roger Moore to Meet ‘A Princess for Christmas’
Sir Roger Moore returns to television in “A Princess for Christmas,” a Hallmark Channel original movie world premiere on Dec. 3 (8p.m. ET/PT, 7C). Co-starring with Moore are Katie McGrath (“Merlin”), Sam Heughan (“Doctors”), Travis Turner (“Supernatural”) and newcomer Leilah De Meza.[...]
‘Happy Feet Two’ Soundtrack Drops Nov. 22
WaterTower Music will release the “Happy Feet Two: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’ on Nov. 22. The 23-song album features “Bridge Of Light” — a brand new song from P!nk — along with several new versions of familiar hits performed by Janelle Monáe, Lil P-Nut, Robin Wi[...]
‘A Dog Named Christmas’ to Air Nov. 20
Bruce Greenwood (“John From Cincinnati,” “Knots Landing”) stars in a heartwarming Hallmark Hall of Fame story about coming to terms with the past and the ways that Christmas can help to bring a family together in “A Dog Named Christmas.” Greenwood is George McCray, who lives on a[...]
Sony Dedicates Park to John Calley
Sony Pictures Entertainment has revealed the naming of John Calley Park in honor of the late former chairman of the studio. The news was announced by chairman and chief executive officer Michael Lynton and co-chairman Amy Pascal at a dedication ceremony attended by studio employees. The newly-named [...]
‘Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred’ Airs Tonight
— by ESTHER RYKACZEWSKI — The long-awaited “Fred” sequel, has finally arrived. Last September, Nickelodeon brought us the much-anticipated film adaption, “Fred: The Movie,” based upon the popular character Fred Figglehorn, created by Lucas Cruikshank[...]
‘Harold & Kumar’ Headed on 12-City ‘Munchies’ Tour
To get a head start on the spirit of holiday giving and celebrate the Nov. 4 theatrical release of New Line Cinema’s “A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas,” college students will vote for their school and the chance to have the “A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas̶[...]
Berlinale Launches ‘Made in Germany – Perspektive Fellowship’
In 2012, the Perspektive Deutsches Kino section’s eleventh year, the Berlinale is launching the “Made in Germany – Perspektive Fellowship,” funded by Glashütte Original. The 15,000-euro fellowship is conceived to support emerging German directors in developing[...]
Tricia Helfer to Star in ‘Mistletoe Over Manhattan’
Mrs. Claus’ mission to find Christmas spirit for her stressed-out husband also ignites a family, torn apart by divorce, to rediscover the power of love just in time for Christmas in “Mistletoe Over Manhattan,” a Hallmark Channel original movie world premiere Nov. 6 (8p.m. ET/PT, 7C). Tricia He[...]
David Cronenberg, Ralph Fiennes to Receive BFI Fellowships
The 55th BFI London Film Festival has announced the shortlists and juries for the 2011 Festival Awards, supported by MontBlanc, which will take place at LSO St Luke’s on Oct. 26. At this year’s ceremony, the BFI will bestow its highest honour, the BFI Fellowship, on David Cronenberg and Ralph Fi[...]
Watch ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ Live from a Movie Theater
NCM Fathom and Omniverse Vision are partnering to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh’s history-making “The Phantom of the Opera” with a fully-staged, lavish production, set in the sumptuous Victorian splendor of the Royal Albert Hall[...]
Jan Henrik Stahlberg Named President of Berlinale 2012 Jury
Director, screenwriter and actor Jan Henrik Stahlberg will preside over the “Dialogue en perspective” jury at the Berlinale 2012. Jan Henrik Stahlberg was born in Neuwied/NRW in 1970 and went to France as an exchange student in 1986. He lived with a French family in northern France, in the town [...]
Paramount, Indian Paintbrush to Co-Produce Jason Reitman’s ‘Labor Day’
Paramount Pictures and Indian Paintbrush will co-produce, and Paramount will distribute, writer-director Jason Reitman’s “Labor Day,” starring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin. Indian Paintbrush will co-finance the project, with the company’s Steven Rales and Mark Roybal executive pr[...]
Longtime Studio Chief John Calley Dies at 81
John Calley, who led three major Hollywood studios and produced or championed a constellation of hit films, from Catch-22 to The Da Vinci Code, during a legendary career that spanned more than 50 years, died Sept. 13. He was 81. Memorial arrangements for Mr.Calley are currently being planned and wil[...]