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A Music Video from ‘Country Strong’

— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — Here is a music video for the forthcoming movie “Country Song.” The video shows Gwyneth Paltrow (as Kelly Canter) singing the title song. Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Tim McGraw and Garrett Hedlund, “Country Strong” is due to be released Jan. [...]

38th Annual Annie Award Nominations Announced

— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, has announced the nominations and award recipients for the 38th Annual Annie Awards. Award recipients will claim their trophies at the 38th Annual Annie Awards scheduled for Feb. 5, 2011 at UCLA’s Roy[...]

A Music Video from ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I’

— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — The following is a music video featuring music by composer Alexandre Desplat from the soundtrack of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I.” The video also includes footage from the movie.[...]

A Music Video from ‘Black Swan’

— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — This brief music video from “Black Swan” shows a compilation of footage from the film and provides a sample of the movie’s score. Directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Wynona Rider and Barbara Hers[...]

Christina Aguilera Performs ‘I’m a Good Girl’ from ‘Burlesque’

— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — Here is Christina Aguilera performing “I’m a Good Girl” in an extended musical number from “Burlesque.” “Burlesque” — which also stars Cher, Eric Dane, Cam Gigandet, Stanley Tucci, Alan Cumming, Peter Gallagher and K[...]

The First Five Minutes of ‘Megamind’

— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — One could easily debate the use of well-known actors vs. the top voice-work actors and which is better for the quality of an animated movie. However, one cannot debate which is better for marketing purposes. From the first five minutes of “Megamind,” i[...]

Newest ‘Harry Potter’ Soundtrack Set for Nov. 16 Release

The original motion picture soundtrack for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” will be available Nov. 16. Featuring 26 compositions by Golden Globe winner and Oscar- and Grammy Award-nominated composer Alexandre Desplat, the soundtrack will feature more than 70 minutes of new [...]

‘The Sound of Music’ Returning to Theaters Oct. 26

For the first time since 1973, “The Sound of Music” is twirling back into theaters nationwide in high definition to commemorate the musical’s 45th anniversary. This special event will be presented in nearly 500 select movie theaters Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. local time. “The Sound of Music[...]

Sex and the City 2: Makeover Vignettes

— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — With the release of “Sex and the City 2″ on blu-ray and dvd this week, I have to say I hope a third movie is made to close the series up the right way. The second movie was a big disappointment to the beloved television show and first movie. Taking [&h[...]

Catherine Bell to Star in New ‘The Good Witch’ Movie

Catherine Bell has been both the officer and the lady, playing Lt. Colonel Sarah MacKenzie on the hit drama series “JAG” for eight seasons and also playing Denise Sherwood, the wife of an Army officer in Army Wives for nearly five years. But Bell also has a burgeoning Hallmark Channel or[...]

A Featurette from ‘RED’

— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — I don’t mind admitting that a movie can pique my interest simply by having a lot of actors I like in it. (And if those stars can actually act, it’s all the better.) In fact, when someone asks me if I want to see a movie, I’m just as likely [&hell[...]

Kevin Sorbo to Wear ‘The Santa Suit’

Kevin Sorbo (“Andromeda,” “Hercules”) will star in the Hallmark Channel original movie world premiere “The Santa Suit,” airing Dec. 2 (8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT). In “The Santa Suit,” Sorbo plays greedy elitist and Hunter Toys CEO Derek Hunter who looks down on the whole of humanity un[...]

Fionnula Flanagan’s ‘Three Wise Women’ Premieres Dec. 14

Hallmark Channel presents the world premiere of “Three Wise Women,” a new twist on ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Renowned star of stage and screen and Emmy® Award winner Fionnula Flanagan (“Rich Man, Poor Man,” “How the West Was Won”) stars as Beth, who has a rare opport[...]

‘Exorcist’ Director’s Cut Headed to Big Screen Tonight Only

The scariest movie of all time, “The Exorcist,” returns to theaters nationwide for a one-night special showing of The Extended Director’s Cut Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. local time and again for a second showing at 10:30 p.m. in select theaters. The special in-theater event, shown in more than [...]