— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — Here is the music video for Bridgit Mendler’s song “This is My Paradise” from the “Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2” soundtrack. The Walt Disney Pictures movie — starring Zachary Gordon, Ernie Hudson, George Lopez — will be released Feb. 1.[...]
Mark Wahlberg to Receive Indie Impact Award at Festival
After 14 years, Variety’s “10 Directors to Watch” will have a new home at the 2011 Palm Springs International Film Festival. The event will take place Jan. 9 on the Palm Court at the Parker Palm Springs, where Variety will present actor Mark Wahlberg with the Indie Impact Award, which celebrates a performer and filmmaker […][...]
Would ‘Cleopatra’ with Angelina Jolie be Profitable?
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — The Cleopatra project may have a director. Deadline Hollywood reported that Sony is courting Paul Greengrass (“Green Zone”) to helm the historical feature about the infamous Egyptian queen starring Angelina Jolie. To attract a wider audience, Sony is going for a PG-13 rating and the film will be shot entirely […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Other Woman’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — For a long time, Natalie Portman has been one of my favorite actresses, and I think it’s because she has this wonderful ability to really display the emotions of her character, and make you feel them as well. I’m sure she’ll continue to hone this technique in “The Other Woman.” […][...]
Nominees for 2011 Writers Guild Awards Revealed
— by SEAN GERSKI — The 2011 Writers Guild Awards will take place Feb. 5 at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel-Grand Ballroom in Los Angeles and the AXA Equitable Center in New York City. Here are the 2011 nominees:[...]
The 10 Most Disappointing Films of 2010
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Glancing back at 2010, it’s apparent that A-list talent does not guarantee box office success. With ticket prices starting at $14 (at least here in Los Angeles), moviegoers have become more selective. So it should come to no surprise that “Black Swan,” “True Grit” and “The King’s Speech” are fairing […][...]
Warner Bros. Pictures Earns 2010 Triple Crown
The Warner Bros. Pictures Group broke the all-time industry worldwide box office record with a 2010 gross of $4.814 billion, which surpasses the prior record of $4.010 billion (set by Warner Bros. in 2009). The announcement was made today by Jeff Robinov, President, Warner Bros. Pictures Group. Setting new benchmarks for both the international and […][...]
New Co-Host of ‘Ebert Presents: At the Movies’ Named
Ebert Productions has announced that Ignatiy Vishnevetsky has joined the team at “Ebert Presents: At the Movies.” Vishnevetsky will accompany the previously-announced Christy Lemire of The Associated Press as co-host on the new weekly program.[...]
PGA Announces Nominees for 2011 Producers Guild Awards
The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced the television and motion picture nominations for the 2011 Producers Guild Awards today. The three Producers Guild Awards categories for film include: The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures; The Award for Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures; and The Award for […][...]