Busan, Republic of Korea: The Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) today announced that 37 films from 19 countries and areas have been nominated in this year’s Asia Pacific Screen Awards, the region’s highest accolade in film. APSA 2011 International Jury President, Nansun Shi, made the announcemen[...]
Archive for October, 2011
‘Dredd’ Director is Off Project
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — This summer, we had a brief update on the movie “Dredd,” which was an image of Karl Urban as the comic book character. The film had a director at that time, Pete Travis, but due to some reported drama on the project Travis is no longer part of reboot of […[...]
Short Film Theater: ‘Cut All Expenses’
— by H.G. WATSON — What would you do to save money? Forgo the vacation you’ve been planning? Sell your house? Opt for the cheap little hybrid over a monster gas-guzzler? In Will Kraus and Dan Matyas’ short film “Cut All Expenses,” one man reaches into the darkest crevice of his s[...]
Review: Real Steel
— by ADAM POYNTER — Hugh Jackman burst onto America’s radar with his dedicated portrayal of the highly popular character Wolverine in “X-Men” back in 2000. With his new film, “Real Steel,” things are no different for the actor as we see the commitment to his role and the[...]
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[...]
Photos Reveal Russell Crowe as Jor-El
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — We have seen Henry Cavill’s Superman suit. We have also seen Michael Shannon’s outfit for General Zod, as well as Antje Traue’s look for Faora. This time, it’s Russell Crowe’s turn to show off his outfit as the Kryptonian scientist and father of Superma[...]
Sony Movie Channel Launches Online Extension
Sony Movie Channel, the first U.S. multi-platform television network from Sony Pictures Television, unveiled its authenticated online service Sony Movie Channel Everywhere, making a wide variety of full-length Hollywood movies available online at no additional charge to DIRECTV and DISH Network[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘1911’
— by CHERRY BELL DAMASCO-FARRINGTON — When I think of Jackie Chan, the things that usually come to mind are his comedic-action roles. His knack for delivering comedic lines and the action sequences that he performs at the same time have always attracted me to his films. In the upcoming f[...]
Get Ready for More ‘Arrested Development’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Is the long-in-the-works “Arrested Development” movie finally about to come to fruition? Or is it another one of Gob’s illusions? According to creator Mitchell Hurwitz, fans may be about to get their movie and then some. Sunday at the New Yorker Festi[...]
Catwoman’s Suit Gets a Slight Upgrade
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — There have been some mixed reaction to Anne Hathaway’s Catwoman suit in Christopher Nolan’s final Batman movie “The Dark Knight Rises” since the first official image of the suit was released. Comments have ranged from saying that it looks much more modern and[...]
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[...]