Composer Theodore Shapiro is providing the original score for director Jason Winer’s contemporary re-imagining of the timeless romantic comedy “Arthur,” in theaters nationwide on April 8. “Arthur” stars Russell Brand as loveable billionaire Arthur Bach, and Helen Mirren[...]
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Cameras Roll on NFB 3D Film The St. Judes
Principal photography has begun in Toronto on “The St. Judes,” a National Film Board of Canada experimental 3D documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jeffrey St. Jules and produced by the NFB Ontario Centre’s Anita Lee. The first NFB 3D documentary since[...]
The Top 5 most powerful movie scenes
— by CHRIS POWELL — Cinema is filled with scenes which capture brilliance. Whether in the way they contrast emotions, surprise the viewer, or bring subtle plot points to their conclusion, these scenes are notable for their “wow” factor and their memorability. They have power. I submi[...]
‘Green Lantern’ Stars Headed to WonderCon
Fans attending the first day of WonderCon (Friday, April 1) will be treated to a special “Green Lantern” talent signing and panel featuring the stars of the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures feature film: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and Peter Sarsgaard. The signing begins at 4 p.m., followe[...]
Heavy Metal Film Festival Announces Partial Lineup
Sponsored by Nuclear Blast USA, Decibel Magazine, Amoeba Music L.A. and Dean Guitars, the world’s first-ever film festival dedicated to heavy metal music is set to take place at the Downtown Independent Cinema in Los Angeles, California March 31 through April 3, 2011. Festival organizer and[...]
Information Announced for 2011 Indie Memphis Film Festival
Indie Memphis will host its 14th annual Indie Memphis Film Festival this year from Nov. 3 to 6. Screenings and events will once again take place in the heart of Midtown Memphis at the new Playhouse on the Square, Malco Theatre’s Studio on the Square, and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. “We are[...]
Cameras Roll on ‘Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close’
Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures’ feature film adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer’s acclaimed novel “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.” The film stars Sandra Bullock and Tom Hanks, and is being directed by Stephen Daldry (“The[...]
Brad Garrett Joins ‘The Untitled David Chase Project’
David Chase has rounded out the cast for his upcoming film debut for Paramount Pictures. The creator and producer of the multiple Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning critically acclaimed series “The Sopranos” has announced that “Everybody Loves Raymond” star Brad Garrett will b[...]
Rose McGowan to Star in Victor Salva’s Newest Fright Flick
Rose McGowan (“Conan the Barbarian,” “Planet Terror”) joins famed thriller film director Victor Salva (“Jeepers Creepers,” “Powder”) in “Rosewood Lane,” as he goes back to his roots creating a new nightmare every bit as original as his “J[...]
Oscar Nominated Short Films to be Shown in Movie Theaters
Shorts International and Magnolia Pictures will release The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2011 in over 150 theatres across the United States and Canada starting Feb. 11. Three theatrical programmes will give audiences around the country an opportunity to watch the nominated shorts in the Animation, Li[...]
Annie’s 38th Annual Award Winners Announced
DreamWorks Animation’s “How To Train Your Dragon” won top honors as the Best Animated Feature at the 38th Annual Annie Awards Feb. 5 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. Best Animated Short Subject was presented to Pixar’s ‘Day & Night’; Best Animated Television Comme[...]
Online Interactive Documentary Debuts
Imagine your hometown never changed. That no one ever grew old or moved on. Part book, part film, part family photo album, “Welcome to Pine Point” unearths a place frozen in time and discovers what happens when an entire community is erased from the map. “Welcome to[...]
‘Life as We Know It’ Headed to DVD and Blu-ray Tuesday
Keep your eye out for a “Life as We Know It” contest to be announced very soon here at It’s Just Movies.[...]