Articles tagged with film

Tue, May 22, 2012

Kilts and whisky hit Cannes screens in Ken Loach film

By Alexandria Sage

CANNES (Reuters) - Ken Loach provides more than a wee dram of humor and Scottish charm undercut by working class realities with ...

Tue, May 22, 2012

Singer Pete Doherty's film debut dubbed a "crime"

By Mike Collett-White and Cindy Martin

CANNES, France (Reuters) - "Don't give up the day job" was the critics' blunt message to British rocker ...

Mon, May 21, 2012

Upcoming Film "Sparkle" Releases Last Track Whitney Houston Recorded

"Celebrate," a duet by Whitney Houston and former American Idol winner Jordin Sparks , is the first track released from the soundtrack to Sparkle , the ...

Mon, May 21, 2012

Bardem shows plight of Saharawi in film documentary

By Teresa Larraz Mora

MADRID (Reuters) - Astonished by squalid conditions he saw when he first travelled to Saharawi refugee camps in southwestern Algeria four ...

Mon, May 21, 2012

Cannes film festival abuzz as dark tales shine

By Mike Collett-White

CANNES, France (Reuters) - The Cannes film festival is buzzing this year with a string of hit movies in the official lineup ...

Sun, May 20, 2012

Danish child abuse film shocks Cannes crowds

By Mike Collett-White

CANNES, France (Reuters) - Danish director Thomas Vinterberg burst on to the scene in Cannes in 1998 with the acclaimed "Festen", and ...

Fri, May 18, 2012

Restored Version of Film Based on The Who's "Quadrophenia" Coming to DVD, Blu-ray this Summer

A restored version of Quadrophenia , the 1979 theatrical film based on The Who 's classic 1973 rock opera, will be released on DVD and ...

Fri, May 18, 2012

Exploitation, loneliness in sex tourism film at Cannes

By Alexandria Sage

CANNES, France (Reuters) - Just who exploits and who is exploited in the sex tourism industry is the question asked in director ...

Thu, May 17, 2012

Peter Berg discusses bringing "Battleship" to film

By Zorianna Kit

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Peter Berg parlayed successful acting work on TV shows like medical drama "Chicago Hope" to an even greater ...

Tue, May 15, 2012

Aaron Sorkin to pen screenplay for Steve Jobs film

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Steve Jobs' life will be brought to the big screen by Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin in a movie based on Walter ...

Tue, May 15, 2012

Cannes film festival curtain up with comedy, chaos

By Mike Collett-White

CANNES, France (Reuters) - Comedy will dominate the opening of the Cannes film festival on Wednesday, with Wes Anderson's child fantasy ...

Mon, May 14, 2012

Film boss wants Love Actually sequel

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The British film, which focused on several different characters trying to find love, was a big hit at the box office ...

Sun, May 13, 2012

Teen gunned down close to Colin Farrell's film set

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Robert Sneed, 18, was hit in the back and side in the city's Frankford area, where Farrell's new thriller ...

Sun, May 13, 2012

Kurt Russell and Sacha Baron Cohen drop out of Quentin Tarantino film

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Russell was slated to team up with his Death Proof director once again in the violent western - playing Ace Woody, a ...

Fri, May 11, 2012

"The Dictator" film launches in offensive style

LONDON (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel and News Corp head Rupert Murdoch were among the targets of British comic Sacha Baron Cohen's satirical ...

Fri, May 11, 2012

Cannes film festival puts spotlight on rising stars

By Mike Collett-White

LONDON (Reuters) - Rising stars will compete against established Hollywood names for the limelight at this year's Cannes film festival, with ...

Thu, May 10, 2012

Kurt Russell and Sacha Baron Cohen drop out of Quentin Tarantino film

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Russell was slated to team up with his Death Proof director once again in the violent western - playing Ace Woody, a ...

Wed, May 09, 2012

Be 'Brave' and Check Out Image of the Pixar Film's Frightening, Funny Savages

By Michael Arbeiter, Hollywood.com Staff

Clearly, the red-haired young heroine in Brave will have to be quite... oh, it's on the tip ...

Wed, May 09, 2012

Elizabeth Banks lands Hawaii film festival honour

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The Hunger Games star will receive the Navigator Award at the 2012 Maui Film Festival, where Banks will attend a special ...

Tue, May 08, 2012

Be 'Brave' and Check Out Image of the Pixar Film's Frightening, Funny Savages

By Michael Arbeiter, Hollywood.com Staff

Clearly, the red-haired young heroine in Brave will have to be quite... oh, it's on the tip ...

Tue, May 08, 2012

Elizabeth Banks lands Hawaii film festival honour

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The Hunger Games star will receive the Navigator Award at the 2012 Maui Film Festival, where Banks will attend a special ...

Tue, May 08, 2012

TV, film industry brings windfall to New York, mayor says

By Edith Honan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The film and TV industry has spent $60 billion in New York City over the last decade, and ...

Sun, May 06, 2012

Samuel L. Jackson fires off at film critic

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The tough-talking Pulp Fiction star took offence at film buff A.O. Scott's review of his new film and decided ...

Sat, May 05, 2012

Samuel L. Jackson fires off at film critic

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The tough-talking Pulp Fiction star took offence at film buff A.O. Scott's review of his new film and decided ...

Fri, May 04, 2012

Samuel L. Jackson fires off at film critic

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The tough-talking Pulp Fiction star took offence at film buff A.O. Scott's review of his new film and decided ...

Thu, May 03, 2012

Hugh Hudson to halt retirement for bear film

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The man behind Chariots of Fire and the flop I Dreamed of Africa stepped back from the spotlight a decade ago ...

Wed, May 02, 2012

Hugh Hudson to halt retirement for bear film

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The man behind Chariots of Fire and the flop I Dreamed of Africa stepped back from the spotlight a decade ago ...

Wed, May 02, 2012

Mark Ruffalo signs six-film deal for The Hulk

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The blockbuster, which also features Robert Downey, Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Renner, Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson, has already grossed ...

Tue, May 01, 2012

'The Avengers' to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

By Michael Arbeiter, Hollywood.com Staff

Just hearing the phrase "Tribeca Film Festival" incites images of smaller, independent projects — artsy character pieces and minimalistic ...

Tue, May 01, 2012

LA film fest unveils lineup, ends with Soderbergh movie

By Jordan Riefe

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Film Festival on Tuesday unveiled its lineup of movies and closing night film, Steven Soderbergh ...

Tue, May 01, 2012

Film, performance, drawings make Turner shortlist

LONDON (Reuters) - The Tate Britain released a shortlist for the Turner Prize on Tuesday that will bring delight and despair in equal measure to ...

Mon, April 30, 2012

'The Avengers' to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

By Michael Arbeiter, Hollywood.com Staff

Just hearing the phrase "Tribeca Film Festival" incites images of smaller, independent projects — artsy character pieces and minimalistic ...

Mon, April 30, 2012

Anonymous sweeps German Film Awards

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The film, which starred Vanessa Redgrave and Rhys Ifans, took home six 'Lolas' at the German Film Awards, including trophies for ...

Mon, April 30, 2012

Gwyneth Paltrow in talks to take on Winslet's Peter Pan film role onstage

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The Oscar winner has been offered the role of Sylvia Llewelyn Davies, whose children inspired J.M. Barrie to write Peter ...

Mon, April 30, 2012

Maggie Grace wants more fans to recognise her from Book Club film

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The star admits fans always want to talk to her about TV series Lost and movie Taken - but she'd love ...

Sun, April 29, 2012

War Witch wins top film prize at Tribeca

Drama War Witch was named Best Narrative Feature, with Rachel Mwanza taking home the Best Actress award at the prizegiving in Manhattan on Thursday ...

Sun, April 29, 2012

Rooney Mara replaces Carey Mulligan in Jonze film - report

Mulligan fought for the lead in David Fincher's The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo but lost out to Rooney, and now the American ...

Sun, April 29, 2012

Jack Black to play dragon in son's film

Black was stunned when little Sammy handed him a working script for a project titled The Dragon & The Bat and told his father, ""I ...

Sat, April 28, 2012

War Witch wins top film prize at Tribeca

Drama War Witch was named Best Narrative Feature, with Rachel Mwanza taking home the Best Actress award at the prizegiving in Manhattan on Thursday ...

Sat, April 28, 2012

Rooney Mara replaces Carey Mulligan in Jonze film - report

Mulligan fought for the lead in David Fincher's The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo but lost out to Rooney, and now the American ...

Sat, April 28, 2012

Jack Black to play dragon in son's film

Black was stunned when little Sammy handed him a working script for a project titled The Dragon & The Bat and told his father, ""I ...

Sat, April 28, 2012

Prize-winning film's Cuban actors to seek asylum in Miami

By David Adams

MIAMI (Reuters) - A pair of lead actors from a prize winning film about escaping Cuba have emerged from hiding to confirm ...

Fri, April 27, 2012

War Witch wins top film prize at Tribeca

Drama War Witch was named Best Narrative Feature, with Rachel Mwanza taking home the Best Actress award at the prizegiving in Manhattan on Thursday ...

Fri, April 27, 2012

Rooney Mara replaces Carey Mulligan in Jonze film - report

Mulligan fought for the lead in David Fincher's The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo but lost out to Rooney, and now the American ...

Fri, April 27, 2012

Jack Black to play dragon in son's film

Black was stunned when little Sammy handed him a working script for a project titled The Dragon & The Bat and told his father, ""I ...

Fri, April 27, 2012

"Anonymous," "Stopped on Track" win big at German film awards

By Alice Baghdjian

BERLIN (Reuters) - A film by Hollywood director Roland Emmerich portraying William Shakespeare as a fraud won six German Film Prize trophies ...

Thu, April 26, 2012

Rooney Mara replaces Carey Mulligan in Jonze film - report

Mulligan fought for the lead in David Fincher's The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo but lost out to Rooney, and now the American ...

Thu, April 26, 2012

Jack Black to play dragon in son's film

Black was stunned when little Sammy handed him a working script for a project titled The Dragon & The Bat and told his father, ""I ...

Thu, April 26, 2012

Bob Marley sings again in new film documentary

By Jordan Riefe

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Director Kevin MacDonald has enjoyed a distinguished career making both documentaries - "One Day in September" and "Touching the ...

Wed, April 25, 2012

Indonesian film may help revive local martial art

By Lenita Sulthani

JAKARTA (Reuters) - An Indonesian martial arts film with fast fight sequences has smashed domestic box office records and become the first ...

Mon, April 23, 2012

L.A. Film Festival gala screenings announced

By Tim Kenneally

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The Steve Carell apocalypse comedy "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World" will have its ...

Sun, April 22, 2012

Twilight author buys up film rights to horror story

Stephanie Meyer plans to produce a movie adaptation of the story set in a haunted boarding school.

Duncan is not new to film adaptations ...

Sun, April 22, 2012

Miller's final film to close Cannes Film Festival

Festival bosses are planning a major tribute to the late director, who passed away earlier this month (Apr12), aged 70.

His death came just ...

Sun, April 22, 2012

Loved-up Williams and Segel go public at film afterparty

The new couple was first pictured together last month (Mar12), strolling hand-in-hand after enjoying a dinner date near Williams' home in Brooklyn, and she ...

Sat, April 21, 2012

Twilight author buys up film rights to horror story

Stephanie Meyer plans to produce a movie adaptation of the story set in a haunted boarding school.

Duncan is not new to film adaptations ...

Sat, April 21, 2012

Miller's final film to close Cannes Film Festival

Festival bosses are planning a major tribute to the late director, who passed away earlier this month (Apr12), aged 70.

His death came just ...

Sat, April 21, 2012

Loved-up Williams and Segel go public at film afterparty

The new couple was first pictured together last month (Mar12), strolling hand-in-hand after enjoying a dinner date near Williams' home in Brooklyn, and she ...

Fri, April 20, 2012

Twilight author buys up film rights to horror story

Stephanie Meyer plans to produce a movie adaptation of the story set in a haunted boarding school.

Duncan is not new to film adaptations ...

Fri, April 20, 2012

Miller's final film to close Cannes Film Festival

Festival bosses are planning a major tribute to the late director, who passed away earlier this month (Apr12), aged 70.

His death came just ...

Fri, April 20, 2012

Loved-up Williams and Segel go public at film afterparty

The new couple was first pictured together last month (Mar12), strolling hand-in-hand after enjoying a dinner date near Williams' home in Brooklyn, and she ...

Fri, April 20, 2012

Under pressure, Disney film boss Ross resigns

By Ronald Grover and Lisa Richwine

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rich Ross resigned under pressure as chairman of Walt Disney Co's movie studio after ...

Thu, April 19, 2012

California middle school teacher fired over porn film role

By Evan Pondel

OXNARD, California (Reuters) - A Southern California middle school science teacher who once appeared in a porn film has been fired by ...

Thu, April 19, 2012

Miller's final film to close Cannes Film Festival

Festival bosses are planning a major tribute to the late director, who passed away earlier this month (Apr12), aged 70.

His death came just ...

Wed, April 18, 2012

Sarandon, Wilde, Fanning and Lutz are Tribeca Film Festival jurors

The stars will join Patricia Clarkson, Whoopi Goldberg, Hugh Dancy, Bridget Moynahan, Shailene Woodley, Rosario Dawson and Gabourey Sidibe on the panel.

The 39 ...

Tue, April 17, 2012

Sarandon, Wilde, Fanning and Lutz are Tribeca Film Festival jurors

The stars will join Patricia Clarkson, Whoopi Goldberg, Hugh Dancy, Bridget Moynahan, Shailene Woodley, Rosario Dawson and Gabourey Sidibe on the panel.

The 39 ...

Tue, April 17, 2012

Affleck close to joining Timberlake in DiCaprio's gambling film

Timberlake has already signed on for Runner, Runner and sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Affleck is close to joining him in Puerto Rico ...

Mon, April 16, 2012

Affleck close to joining Timberlake in DiCaprio's gambling film

Timberlake has already signed on for Runner, Runner and sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Affleck is close to joining him in Puerto Rico ...

Mon, April 16, 2012

Tribeca broadens film slate for festival's second decade

By Christine Kearney

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Tribeca Film Festival kicks off this week with a greater emphasis on independent foreign films in competition ...

Mon, April 16, 2012

New JFK film based on Secret Service member's book

By Tim Molloy

NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - The producers of a film planned to coincide with the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination ...

Thu, April 12, 2012

Allen's 'To Rome With Love' to open L.A. film fest

By Steve Pond

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Woody Allen's "To Rome With Love" will serve as the opening night film at the 2012 ...

Mon, April 09, 2012

Law, Mara and Tatum to film in real prison

The actors are currently working on the director's latest offering, Bitter Pill, about a woman coping with the imminent release of her incarcerated ...

Mon, April 09, 2012

Hiddleston fell out with best friend over film schedule

The Thor star was thrilled when he was picked to appear in Spielberg's 2011 World War II drama War Horse, but the casting ...

Mon, April 09, 2012

Top film editor Travis dies

Travis died on 28 March (12) at his home in California.

He was responsible for slicing two hours from the epic western when Kevin ...

Sun, April 08, 2012

'True Blood' Star Alexander Skarsgard: New Horror Film After 'Battleship'

Alexander Skarsgard is a busy man these days. In addition to starring in the upcoming films Battleship, The East, Disconnect, and What Maisie Knew ...

Sun, April 08, 2012

Craig set to romance Greek beauty in Bond film

Tonia Sotiropoulou has been cast as a new Bond girl in upcoming film Skyfall and the actress will get to grips with Craig during ...

Sat, April 07, 2012

'True Blood' Star Alexander Skarsgard: New Horror Film After 'Battleship'

Alexander Skarsgard is a busy man these days. In addition to starring in the upcoming films Battleship, The East, Disconnect, and What Maisie Knew ...

Sat, April 07, 2012

Craig set to romance Greek beauty in Bond film

Tonia Sotiropoulou has been cast as a new Bond girl in upcoming film Skyfall and the actress will get to grips with Craig during ...

Fri, April 06, 2012

'True Blood' Star Alexander Skarsgard: New Horror Film After 'Battleship'

Alexander Skarsgard is a busy man these days. In addition to starring in the upcoming films Battleship, The East, Disconnect, and What Maisie Knew ...

Fri, April 06, 2012

Craig set to romance Greek beauty in Bond film

Tonia Sotiropoulou has been cast as a new Bond girl in upcoming film Skyfall and the actress will get to grips with Craig during ...

Fri, April 06, 2012

Morgan Spurlock gets inside Comic-Con with new film

By Jordan Riefe

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Famous for skewering fast food restaurants in "Super Size Me" and product placement in "The Greatest Movie Ever ...

Fri, April 06, 2012

Morgan Spurlock gets inside Comic-Con with new film

By Jordan Riefe

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Famous for skewering fast food restaurants in "Super Size Me" and product placement in "The Greatest Movie Ever ...

Thu, April 05, 2012

'True Blood' Star Alexander Skarsgard: New Horror Film After 'Battleship'

Alexander Skarsgard is a busy man these days. In addition to starring in the upcoming films Battleship, The East, Disconnect, and What Maisie Knew ...

Thu, April 05, 2012

Brazilian Company Planning to Produce Film Based on Bob Dylan's "Blood on the Tracks"

Brazil's RT Features has obtained the rights to turn Bob Dylan 's acclaimed 1975 album Blood on the Tracks into a motion picture ...

Thu, April 05, 2012

Boom in Nordic crowdsourcing takes in film, lawmaking

By Tarmo Virki

HELSINKI (Reuters) - Encouraged by the unexpected success of their homemade film spoofing Star Trek, Finnish filmmakers Samuli Torssonen and Timo Vuorensola ...

Wed, April 04, 2012

Thailand bans film based on "Macbeth", fearing disunity

By Amy Sawitta Lefevre

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Censors in Thailand have banned a film based on William Shakespeare's tragedy 'Macbeth', saying it could cause ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

'Step Up Revolution' Trailer: The Most Socially Conscious Dance Film Since 'Dirty Dancing 2'

For those who thought the previous Step Up installments lacked weight and an awareness of the problems facing America today, Step Up Revolution is ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

Janney, Danner and McCord film AIDS PSA

Jason Ritter, Melanie Lynskey and Edward James Olmos also appear in the I Predict clip, which features stars hazarding guesses about what the future ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

'Sparkle' Trailer: Whitney Houston Passes the Torch in Final Film

This August's Sparkle would have been a monumental moment for fans of singer-turned-actress Whitney Houston, marking her first big screen role since 1996 ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

Winslet and Branagh's Guernsey film delayed

The Titanic beauty was due to begin shooting actor/director Branagh's next film, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, this spring ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

Palin pans Julianne Moore in "Game Change" film

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sarah Palin gave a visible thumbs-down to actress Julianne Moore on Tuesday for her portrayal of Palin in the political docudrama "Game ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

Palin pans Julianne Moore in "Game Change" film

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sarah Palin gave a visible thumbs-down to actress Julianne Moore on Tuesday for her portrayal of Palin in the political docudrama "Game ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

Woman in Black horror film to return in follow-up

LONDON (Reuters) - Horror film "The Woman in Black", which starred Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe and topped the British box office earlier this year ...

Mon, April 02, 2012

'Step Up Revolution' Trailer: The Most Socially Conscious Dance Film Since 'Dirty Dancing 2'

For those who thought the previous Step Up installments lacked weight and an awareness of the problems facing America today, Step Up Revolution is ...

Mon, April 02, 2012

Janney, Danner and McCord film AIDS PSA

Jason Ritter, Melanie Lynskey and Edward James Olmos also appear in the I Predict clip, which features stars hazarding guesses about what the future ...

Mon, April 02, 2012

'Sparkle' Trailer: Whitney Houston Passes the Torch in Final Film

This August's Sparkle would have been a monumental moment for fans of singer-turned-actress Whitney Houston, marking her first big screen role since 1996 ...

Mon, April 02, 2012

Trailer for Whitney Houston's final film debuts

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The trailer for Whitney Houston's final film, "Sparkle" debuted on Monday, offering a brief look at the last project made ...

Fri, March 30, 2012

"Bully" director says never meant to make "R" film

By Zorianna Kit

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Documentary filmmaker Lee Hirsch spent a year at three schools in Sioux City, Iowa, following five kids and ...

Thu, March 29, 2012

Sturgess & Bernal up for Jolie's lover in Sleeping Beauty film

Both stars have shown interest in playing Diaval in the action movie, according to Life & Style magazine.

Jolie will play Sleeping Beauty's evil ...

Thu, March 29, 2012

Walters, Spielberg and Firth back campaign to save film studio

Twickenham Film Studios, which has hosted shoots for The Iron Lady, War Horse and The Beatles' movies A Hard Day's Night and Help ...

Thu, March 29, 2012

'The Avengers' to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

Just hearing the phrase "Tribeca Film Festival" incites images of smaller, independent projects — artsy character pieces and minimalistic experimental productions. You know, like The ...

Thu, March 29, 2012

Tribeca Film Festival to close with special The Avengers screening

The organisers of Robert De Niro's annual Big Apple event are inviting local police officers, firefighters, medical personnel and members of the military ...

Wed, March 28, 2012

Sturgess & Bernal up for Jolie's lover in Sleeping Beauty film

Both stars have shown interest in playing Diaval in the action movie, according to Life & Style magazine.

Jolie will play Sleeping Beauty's evil ...

Wed, March 28, 2012

Walters, Spielberg and Firth back campaign to save film studio

Twickenham Film Studios, which has hosted shoots for The Iron Lady, War Horse and The Beatles' movies A Hard Day's Night and Help ...

Wed, March 28, 2012

'The Avengers' to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

Just hearing the phrase "Tribeca Film Festival" incites images of smaller, independent projects — artsy character pieces and minimalistic experimental productions. You know, like The ...

Wed, March 28, 2012

Tribeca Film Festival to close with special The Avengers screening

The organisers of Robert De Niro's annual Big Apple event are inviting local police officers, firefighters, medical personnel and members of the military ...

Wed, March 28, 2012

"The Avengers" to close Tribeca film festival

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Superhero blockbuster "Marvel's The Avengers" featuring Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson has been chosen as Tribeca Film Festival's ...

Mon, March 26, 2012

Redford puts star power behind Colorado River film

By Robert Muir

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Actor and director Robert Redford, a longtime environmental activist, has teamed with his son to film a documentary about ...

Sun, March 25, 2012

Owen given access to Hemingway's home for film role

The Children of Men star was given access to places many Hemingway fans can only dream of visiting, including the inside of the home ...

Sun, March 25, 2012

Witherspoon to develop children's book series as film franchise

The actress will now develop the M.A. Larson books via her Pacific Standard company, and she is also attached to play a supporting ...

Sun, March 25, 2012

Brook pads chest for charity film

The busty British beauty teamed up with the U.K.'s Sport Relief organisation to shoot the commercial, in which she is seen writhing ...

Sat, March 24, 2012

Owen given access to Hemingway's home for film role

The Children of Men star was given access to places many Hemingway fans can only dream of visiting, including the inside of the home ...

Sat, March 24, 2012

Witherspoon to develop children's book series as film franchise

The actress will now develop the M.A. Larson books via her Pacific Standard company, and she is also attached to play a supporting ...

Sat, March 24, 2012

Brook pads chest for charity film

The busty British beauty teamed up with the U.K.'s Sport Relief organisation to shoot the commercial, in which she is seen writhing ...

Fri, March 23, 2012

Owen given access to Hemingway's home for film role

The Children of Men star was given access to places many Hemingway fans can only dream of visiting, including the inside of the home ...

Fri, March 23, 2012

Witherspoon to develop children's book series as film franchise

The actress will now develop the M.A. Larson books via her Pacific Standard company, and she is also attached to play a supporting ...

Fri, March 23, 2012

Brook pads chest for charity film

The busty British beauty teamed up with the U.K.'s Sport Relief organisation to shoot the commercial, in which she is seen writhing ...

Thu, March 22, 2012

Witherspoon to develop children's book series as film franchise

The actress will now develop the M.A. Larson books via her Pacific Standard company, and she is also attached to play a supporting ...

Thu, March 22, 2012

Brook pads chest for charity film

The busty British beauty teamed up with the U.K.'s Sport Relief organisation to shoot the commercial, in which she is seen writhing ...

Wed, March 21, 2012

Cotillard hands film crew personalised presents

The Oscar-winning actress recently completed work on a currently untitled James Gray film set in the 1920s with Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Renner.

The ...

Mon, March 19, 2012

Priestley signs on for feature film directorial debut

The actor, who has shot a handful of TV episodes, a Barenaked Ladies documentary and a TV movie western starring his 90210 co-star Luke ...

Mon, March 19, 2012

Paul Simon Documentary, "Under African Skies," an Award Winner at SXSW Film Festival

The new Paul Simon documentary, Under African Skies , was presented with an Audience Award at the South by Southwest film festival in Austin, Texas ...

Sun, March 18, 2012

Hamm's depressing porn film job

The actor initially struggled to get his big break onscreen, and was forced to turn to the porn industry to earn a living.

He ...

Sun, March 18, 2012

"Hippie freakout" film brings upbeat end to SXSW

By Corrie MacLaggan

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Three bands on a vintage train, a documentary filmmaker and long stretches of gorgeous American landscapes.

It may ...

Sat, March 17, 2012

Hamm's depressing porn film job

The actor initially struggled to get his big break onscreen, and was forced to turn to the porn industry to earn a living.

He ...

Fri, March 16, 2012

Ginger Baker Film Wins Best Documentary Award at South by Southwest Festival

Beware of Mr. Baker , the new movie focusing on the life of Cream / Blind Faith drummer Ginger Baker , won the Jury Award for best ...

Fri, March 16, 2012

Hamm's depressing porn film job

The actor initially struggled to get his big break onscreen, and was forced to turn to the porn industry to earn a living.

He ...

Fri, March 16, 2012

Lawmakers, film star Clooney arrested at anti-Sudan protest

By Kevin Fogarty

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of U.S. lawmakers and film star George Clooney were arrested at Sudan's embassy in Washington ...

Thu, March 15, 2012

Hamm's depressing porn film job

The actor initially struggled to get his big break onscreen, and was forced to turn to the porn industry to earn a living.

He ...

Wed, March 14, 2012

Novelist Atwood's debt treatise makes leap to film

By Andrea Hopkins

TORONTO (Reuters) - When director Jennifer Baichwal was asked to turn novelist Margaret Atwood's book about debt into a documentary, she ...

Wed, March 14, 2012

A Minute With: Susan Sarandon on new film, single life

By Zorianna Kit

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon plays a widow disappointed in her sons and unhappy with her life in ...

Tue, March 13, 2012

Stillman bans curse words from film set

The actress starred with Adam Brody in Damsels in Distress, Stillman's first film since 1998's The Last Days of Disco, and she ...

Tue, March 13, 2012

Allen will take his next film to Denmark

The director shot most of his early movies in his native New York, but quit the Big Apple in recent years to take advantage ...

Tue, March 13, 2012

With film music, Brussels orchestra veers from usual business model

By Eric Holmberg

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The Brussels Philharmonic used to wait by the phone and occasionally a filmmaker would call. The symphony orchestra did ...

Mon, March 12, 2012

Stillman bans curse words from film set

The actress starred with Adam Brody in Damsels in Distress, Stillman's first film since 1998's The Last Days of Disco, and she ...

Mon, March 12, 2012

Allen will take his next film to Denmark

The director shot most of his early movies in his native New York, but quit the Big Apple in recent years to take advantage ...

Sun, March 11, 2012

Kang praised by children's charity for film project

The Mentalist star has launched a short film competition, with entrants required to address the crimes of child abduction and sexual abuse.

The winning ...

Sun, March 11, 2012

Katy Perry: 3D Concert Film for Summer

Katy Perry shot footage for a proposed concert film as early as last Summer, but the pop star took to Twitter last night, March ...

Sun, March 11, 2012

Grace edited Star Wars film

The Spider-Man 3 star is a big fan of George Lucas' sci-fi franchise and he decided to use his passion for Star Wars to ...

Sat, March 10, 2012

Kang praised by children's charity for film project

The Mentalist star has launched a short film competition, with entrants required to address the crimes of child abduction and sexual abuse.

The winning ...

Sat, March 10, 2012

Katy Perry: 3D Concert Film for Summer

Katy Perry shot footage for a proposed concert film as early as last Summer, but the pop star took to Twitter last night, March ...

Sat, March 10, 2012

Grace edited Star Wars film

The Spider-Man 3 star is a big fan of George Lucas' sci-fi franchise and he decided to use his passion for Star Wars to ...

Fri, March 09, 2012

Kang praised by children's charity for film project

The Mentalist star has launched a short film competition, with entrants required to address the crimes of child abduction and sexual abuse.

The winning ...

Fri, March 09, 2012

Katy Perry: 3D Concert Film for Summer

Katy Perry shot footage for a proposed concert film as early as last Summer, but the pop star took to Twitter last night, March ...

Fri, March 09, 2012

Grace edited Star Wars film

The Spider-Man 3 star is a big fan of George Lucas' sci-fi franchise and he decided to use his passion for Star Wars to ...

Fri, March 09, 2012

Disney space movie tests big-budget film strategy

By Lisa Richwine and Ronald Grover

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "John Carter," the 3D space adventure film that opens today, was supposed to be the ...

Fri, March 09, 2012

''Salmon Fishing'' film makes impossible seem possible

By Jordan Riefe

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - On its surface, new movie "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen," tells of a fishery expert tasked with creating ...

Thu, March 08, 2012

Oldest film based on Dickens found in Britain

By Mike Collett-White

LONDON (Reuters) - An archivist at the British Film Institute has stumbled across a 1901 movie just one minute long which turns ...

Thu, March 08, 2012

Kang praised by children's charity for film project

The Mentalist star has launched a short film competition, with entrants required to address the crimes of child abduction and sexual abuse.

The winning ...

Thu, March 08, 2012

Katy Perry: 3D Concert Film for Summer

Katy Perry shot footage for a proposed concert film as early as last Summer, but the pop star took to Twitter last night, March ...

Thu, March 08, 2012

Grace edited Star Wars film

The Spider-Man 3 star is a big fan of George Lucas' sci-fi franchise and he decided to use his passion for Star Wars to ...

Thu, March 08, 2012

Parks And Recreation stars film three finales

Filming on the fourth series of the comedy, which stars Amy Poehler as a mid-level bureaucrat, recently came to an end and the producers ...

Wed, March 07, 2012

Brad Whitford Says New Aerosmith Song to Be Featured in Upcoming Film

Aerosmith has been hard at work this year trying to finish up what will be the band's first full album of new material ...

Wed, March 07, 2012

A year on, Japan nuclear film shows lives in limbo

By Chris Gallagher

TOKYO (Reuters) - Decades ago, the citizens of Japan's Futaba town took such pride in hosting part of the Fukushima Daiichi ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

Obama's film tips for Weinstein

The film boss was recently stunned when he opened his mail to discover a spy novel sent by Obama along with a note suggesting ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

Tribeca expands world view in film fest lineup

By Christine Kearney

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Films about the treatment of women in India and a gay man in Israel will open the competitions ...

Mon, March 05, 2012

Obama's film tips for Weinstein

The film boss was recently stunned when he opened his mail to discover a spy novel sent by Obama along with a note suggesting ...

Fri, March 02, 2012

Hindus protest bin Laden film shoot in north India

CHANDIGARH, India (Reuters) - Hindu radicals in India protested on Friday against the shooting of a film by Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow on the hunt ...

Thu, March 01, 2012

Cartier recalls its heritage with first film

LONDON (Reuters) - French jeweler Cartier launched its first film on Thursday to set itself apart in an increasingly crowded luxury market by highlighting its ...

Wed, February 29, 2012

Romantic comedy to open Tribeca film festival

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A new romantic comedy by the team behind "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" will open the Tribeca Film Festival that begins in April ...

Mon, February 27, 2012

Pakistani director wins Oscar for film on acid attack victims

By Rebecca Conway and Chris Allbritton

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani filmmaker and first-time Oscar nominee Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy won an Academy Award on Monday for ...

Sun, February 26, 2012

"Rango" wins Oscar for best animated feature film

By Lisa Richwine

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Rango," starring Johnny Depp as the voice of a pet chameleon who tries to bring law and order ...

Sun, February 26, 2012

Baghdad film festival turns eye to human rights

By Aseel Kami

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - In a country where there still isn't a single public cinema, where detainees complain of torture and militants ...

Sun, February 26, 2012

"The Artist" paints golden picture at Oscars

By Bob Tourtellotte

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood showed some love for its history at the Oscars on Sunday, giving its best film award and ...

Sat, February 25, 2012

Global politics loom over Oscar foreign film event

By Jordan Riefe

BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) - Nominees for the best foreign language film Oscar gathered on Saturday for an annual symposium to discuss ...

Sat, February 25, 2012

"The Artist" captures spirit of indie film awards

By Bob Tourtellotte

SANTA MONICA, California (Reuters) - Silent movie romance "The Artist" on Saturday won four Independent Spirit Awards, the year's top honors ...

Fri, February 24, 2012

"The Artist" scoops six French film awards

PARIS (Reuters) - Black-and-white silent movie "The Artist" scooped up six Cesar awards including best film and best actress on Friday in France's annual ...

Tue, February 21, 2012

Film studio sues to prevent more "Godfather" books

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The movie studio that controls the rights to "The Godfather" has sued the estate of its creator Mario Puzo, accusing his ...

Fri, February 17, 2012

Italian prison drama wins best film in Berlin

By Mike Collett-White

BERLIN (Reuters) - "Caesar Must Die," a docu-drama in which murderers and mafiosi act out a Shakespearean tragedy in a high-security Italian ...

Thu, February 16, 2012

Hungarian film shines light on Roma persecution

By Sarah Marsh

BERLIN (Reuters) - A non-professional cast of Roma actors portray a family struggling to survive in "Just the Wind," a gritty drama ...

Thu, February 16, 2012

One Love: Marley film has Berlin critics crowing

By Juliane Keck

BERLIN (Reuters) - Oscar-winning documentary maker Kevin Macdonald has made what critics are calling the definitive biography of reggae legend Bob Marley ...

Wed, February 15, 2012

Epic film depicts turmoil of 20th century China

By Mike Collett-White

BERLIN (Reuters) - An epic film recalling the turmoil and barbarity which swept China as it lurched from imperial to communist rule ...

Tue, February 14, 2012

Jolie's war film revives Bosnia's divisions

By Daria Sito-Sucic

SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Angelina Jolie, whose directorial debut on the Bosnian war screened in Sarajevo on Tuesday night, said she would not ...

Mon, February 13, 2012

Billy Bob Thornton turns car wreck past into a film

By Mike Collett-White

BERLIN (Reuters) - When actor-director Billy Bob Thornton was a boy, his father took him to the scene of car crashes to ...

Sun, February 12, 2012

Oscar organizers honor film science, technology

By Jordan Riefe

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hosting Oscar organizers' Scientific and Technical Awards on Saturday night, actress Milla Jovovich, a veteran of effects-driven movies ...

Sat, February 11, 2012

Communist East Germany back in haunting new film

By Erik Kirschbaum

BERLIN (Reuters) - The oppressive world of Communist East Germany was brought back to life in a haunting new film called "Barbara ...

Sat, February 11, 2012

Mafioso and murderer tackle Shakespeare in new film

By Mike Collett-White

BERLIN (Reuters) - Drug dealers, a Mafioso and a murderer are cast in the roles of Caesar, Brutus, Cassius and others in ...

Fri, February 10, 2012

Senegalese film celebrates last day of life

By Sarah Marsh

BERLIN (Reuters) - "Tey," a Senegalese modern fairy-tale which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival on Friday, depicts a young man who ...

Thu, February 09, 2012

U.S., China in talks on film spat ahead of Xi visit

By Doug Palmer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and China are discussing the possible elimination of Chinese barriers to American films in the run ...

Thu, February 09, 2012

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson takes kids on new film "Journey"

By Iain Blair

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Eat your heart out, Madonna. When it comes to career reinvention, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson wins hands-down.

First ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

French revolution film launches 2012 Berlin festival

By Mike Collett-White

BERLIN (Reuters) - "Farewell My Queen", recalling the early days of the French Revolution through the eyes of servants at Versailles, has ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

French revolution film launches 2012 Berlin festival

By Mike Collett-White

BERLIN (Reuters) - "Farewell My Queen", recalling the early days of the French Revolution through the eyes of servants at Versailles, has ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

French revolution film in Berlin conjures Arab Spring

By Mike Collett-White

BERLIN (Reuters) - "Farewell My Queen," a sumptuous costume drama about the beginnings of the French Revolution, opened the Berlin film festival ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

MGM gets $500 mln loan to expand film, TV slate

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Metro-Goldwyn Mayer said its lenders agreed to loan the studio $500 million to retire debt it took on when it emerged ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

Mustache film festival to be held in Maine

By Daniel Lovering

(Reuters) - Move over, Cannes. Maine will be playing host to its first-ever international mustache film festival, part of its annual pageant ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

Ginger Baker, Bob Marley Documentaries to Be Shown at SXSW Film Festival

Documentaries about Cream drummer Ginger Baker and reggae pioneer Bob Marley are among the many movies scheduled to be screened next month at the ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

Producers on Tom Cruise film sued for breach of contract

By Brent Lang

LOS ANGELES, Feb 5 (TheWrap.com) - Two producers of Tom Cruise's upcoming thriller "One Shot" were slapped by a breach ...

Thu, February 02, 2012

Egyptian film star sentenced for insulting Islam

CAIRO (Reuters) - The Arab world's most famous comic actor, Adel Imam, has received a three-month jail sentence for insulting Islam in films and ...

Tue, January 31, 2012

UK film banned for blasphemy gets rating 23 years on

LONDON (Reuters) - "Visions of Ecstasy," the only film to be banned in the UK on grounds of blasphemy, has been given an 18 rating ...

Tue, January 31, 2012

UK film, London theatre takings rise in 2011

LONDON (Reuters) - Theatre-goers in London and film fans across Britain shrugged off economic worries in 2011 and spent more on movies and plays than ...

Sun, January 29, 2012

"The Help" gets Oscar boost with big SAG wins

By Bob Tourtellotte

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Civil rights drama "The Help" got a leg up in the Oscar race on Sunday when the movie ...

Fri, January 27, 2012

British film "Shadow Dancer" lifts crowd at Sundance

By Christine Kearney

PARK CITY, Utah (Reuters) - A tense British thriller about a mother deeply entrenched in the IRA and forced to choose between ...

Fri, January 27, 2012

Katherine Heigl goes for "Money" in new caper film

By Zorianna Kit

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Katherine Heigl has headlined several romantic comedies such as "27 Dresses" and "The Ugly Truth," but for her ...

Fri, January 27, 2012

Gingrich allies ready "Blood Money" anti-Romney film

By Alina Selyukh

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The bitter media war between Republican presidential candidates Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney intensified on Thursday when Gingrich's ...

Wed, January 25, 2012

Top NY cop regrets role in film critical of Muslims

By Edith Honan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Police mishandling of a controversy surrounding a video offensive to Muslims has enveloped New York Police Commissioner Ray ...

Tue, January 24, 2012

Songs by Pop Stars Shut Out of Oscar Nominations; Madonna's Film Scores One

Thirty-nine songs were eligible for the Best Original Song from a Motion Picture category at the 84th Annual Academy Awards, many by some of ...

Sun, January 22, 2012

Another side of Ai Weiwei shown in Sundance film

By Christine Kearney

PARK CITY, Utah (Reuters) - A new documentary film offers a glimpse into the life of Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei ...

Sun, January 22, 2012

Fourth "Underworld" film leads domestic box office

By Lisa Richwine

(Reuters) - Vampires and werewolves lured moviegoers to theaters this weekend as the fourth "Underworld" film topped domestic box office charts and ...

Sat, January 21, 2012

Bullied as a kid, Peter Jackson fights back on film

By Zorianna Kit

PARK CITY, Utah (Reuters) - The high-profile case of the West Memphis Three murderers might seem like an odd choice of films ...

Thu, January 19, 2012

Book Talk: Absurdist Jim Henson film that wasn't

By Nick Zieminski

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Although he was best-known as a creator of children's puppets like Kermit the Frog, Jim Henson had ...

Thu, January 19, 2012

Book Talk: Absurdist Jim Henson film that wasn't

By Nick Zieminski

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Although he was best-known as a creator of children's puppets like Kermit the Frog, Jim Henson had ...

Thu, January 19, 2012

Book Talk: Absurdist Jim Henson film that wasn't

By Nick Zieminski

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Although he was best-known as a creator of children's puppets like Kermit the Frog, Jim Henson had ...

Wed, January 18, 2012

Oscars pick 9 movies for foreign film shortlist

(Reuters) - Award-winning Iranian film "A Separation" was among nine movies on the shortlist for the Oscars' best foreign language film nominations announced on Wednesday ...

Wed, January 18, 2012

A Minute With: Sundance Film Festival director John Cooper

By Christine Kearney

PARK CITY, Utah (Reuters) - The Sundance Film Festival kicks off on Thursday, starting ten days of movie screenings and providing the ...

Tue, January 17, 2012

Iran cautious over Golden Globe film "A Separation"

By Robin Pomeroy and Hashem Kalantari

TEHRAN (Reuters) - The Iranian government sounded a note of caution on Tuesday about the success of "A Separation ...

Tue, January 17, 2012

Silent film "The Artist" leads BAFTA nominations

By Mike Collett-White

LONDON (Reuters) - Silent movie "The Artist" made itself heard on the awards circuit on Tuesday, leading the field with 12 BAFTA ...

Sun, January 15, 2012

"Riches-to-rags" film on opulent family home prompts lawsuit

By Barbara Liston

ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Time share mogul David Siegel welcomed a filmmaker's proposal in 2007 to document his construction of what ...

Fri, January 13, 2012

Gingrich backs away from anti-Romney film

By Jane Sutton

MIAMI (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich called on supporters on Friday to correct or scrap a just-released documentary that portrays ...

Fri, January 13, 2012

No Ferguson extradition over Turkey film: UK source

By Michael Holden

LONDON (Reuters) - There is no prospect of Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, being extradited to Turkey to face criminal charges ...

Fri, January 13, 2012

Travel Picks: World's top 10 film festivals

NEW YORK (Reuters) - With the Sundance Film Festival starting next Thursday and the Oscars not too far off, the movie buffs at online travel ...

Thu, January 12, 2012

"The Artist", "The Help" big Critics' Choice winners

By Jill Serjeant

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Silent film "The Artist" was the top winner at the Critics' Choice Awards on Thursday, boosting its profile ...

Tue, January 10, 2012

UK PM wants film makers to focus on box office hits

By Mike Collett-White

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday urged UK film makers, whose critical hits often fail to translate into ...

Tue, January 10, 2012

Struggling Kodak film group split up, shares soar

(Reuters) - Eastman Kodak Co announced a new business structure on Tuesday that divides its film group into its two other business units as the ...

Mon, January 09, 2012

Directors Guild chooses film award nominees

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Filmmakers Woody Allen, David Fincher, Martin Scorsese, Alexander Payne and France's Michel Hazanavicius were nominated for Directors Guild film awards ...

Sat, January 07, 2012

"Melancholia", Dunst, Pitt win film critics awards

By Chris Michaud

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The apocalyptic psychological drama "Melancholia" was named the year's best film on Saturday by the National Society ...

Fri, January 06, 2012

British PM Cameron criticizes Thatcher film's timing

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday criticized the making of a film showing his predecessor Margaret Thatcher as a vulnerable elderly ...

Thu, January 05, 2012

Iron Lady or monster? Thatcher film stirs UK passions

By Mohammed Abbas

LONDON (Reuters) - No one inflames British passions quite like Margaret Thatcher, the former prime minister whose biopic "The Iron Lady" has ...

Thu, January 05, 2012

Iron Lady or monster? Thatcher film stirs UK passions

By Mohammed Abbas

LONDON (Reuters) - No one inflames British passions quite like Margaret Thatcher, the former prime minister whose biopic "The Iron Lady" has ...

Wed, January 04, 2012

Berlin festival to open with French Revolution film

LONDON (Reuters) - The 2012 Berlin film festival will open next month with the world premiere of French period drama "Les Adieux a la reine ...

Tue, January 03, 2012

Meryl Streep to get Berlin Film Festival lifetime award

(Reuters) - Meryl Streep will get a lifetime achievement award from the Berlin Film Festival in February, along with a retrospective of some of her ...

Wed, December 28, 2011

"Bambi", "Silence of the Lambs" among U.S. film treasures

(Reuters) - The U.S. National Film Registry on Wednesday named 25 films to be preserved as cultural treasures ranging from the 1942 Walt Disney ...

Fri, December 23, 2011

China film stirs passions anew before Japan PM visit

By Sally Huang and Ben Blanchard

BEIJING (Reuters) - When Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda arrives in China Sunday, a new blockbuster movie will ...

Thu, December 22, 2011

China film stirs passions anew before Japan PM visit

By Sally Huang and Ben Blanchard

BEIJING (Reuters) - When Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda arrives in China on Sunday, a new blockbuster movie ...

Wed, December 21, 2011

"Hobbit" trailer has film fans buzzing

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Lord of the Rings" movie fans were given an early holiday treat this week with the release of a trailer for ...

Mon, December 19, 2011

Wim Wenders takes 3D dancing in new film "Pina"

By Iain Blair

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - German director Wim Wenders has long ranked as among the major directors of world cinema, thanks to films ...

Fri, December 16, 2011

Film reveals Paris crackdown of 1961 Algeria protest

By Andrew Hammond

DUBAI (Reuters) - When Yasmina Adi got access to archives documenting the 1961 repression of Algerian protesters in Paris, she was shocked ...

Fri, December 16, 2011

Film reveals Paris crackdown of 1961 Algeria protest

By Andrew Hammond

DUBAI (Reuters) - When Yasmina Adi got access to archives documenting the 1961 repression of Algerian protesters in Paris, she was shocked ...

Wed, December 14, 2011

"The Help" tops list of SAG film nominees

By Bob Tourtellotte

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The actors of civil rights drama "The Help" topped Screen Actors Guild Award nominations on Wednesday with four ...

Wed, December 14, 2011

"Dragon Tattoo" film paints Sweden in darkest shades

By Daniel Dickson

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Violence, a sexually abused heroine and the forbidding wintry landscape of director David Fincher's new "The Girl with ...

Wed, December 14, 2011

Jackson daughter in film role, gives rare interview

LONDON (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's daughter Paris gave a rare televised interview this week, during which she discussed life with her late father and ...

Tue, December 13, 2011

"Dragon Tattoo" film will benefit babysitters: Daniel Craig

By Mike Collett-White and Cindy Martin

LONDON (Reuters) - Among the main beneficiaries of the graphic new movie "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" will ...

Fri, December 09, 2011

Film director charged with fraud in Massachusetts

(Reuters) - A Los Angeles-based filmmaker was charged Friday with defrauding Massachusetts of almost $5 million in inflated tax credits for two movies he made ...

Fri, December 09, 2011

Jolie quiets Bosnian critics with war film screening

SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Victims of Bosnia's 1992-95 war had most of their anxieties over a film by Hollywood star Angelina Jolie put to rest ...

Mon, December 05, 2011

"Tyrannosaur" rules British Independent Film Awards

LONDON (Reuters) - Actor/director Paddy Considine's debut feature "Tyrannosaur", about a widower trying to conquer crippling anger, picked up three honors at the ...

Sun, December 04, 2011

"Twilight" movie wins slow box office weekend

By Lisa Richwine

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The newest "Twilight" vampire movie ruled the domestic box office for a third time with $16.9 million ...

Thu, December 01, 2011

"Hugo" named National Board of Review's best film of 2011

By Chris Michaud

NEW YORK (Reuters) - "Hugo," Martin Scorsese's 3D drama about an orphan boy in 1930s Paris, was named best film of ...

Tue, November 29, 2011

"Twilight" film surpasses $500 million worldwide

(Reuters) - "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" broke the $500 million mark at worldwide box offices on Monday after its release only 12 ...

Tue, November 29, 2011

New York critics pick "The Artist" best film

By Chris Michaud

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Film Critics Circle on Tuesday named silent film "The Artist" the best movie of the ...

Tue, November 29, 2011

"Artist," "Take Shelter" lead Spirit Award nominees

(Reuters) - Silent film "The Artist" and the apocalyptic tale "Take Shelter" led the Independent Spirit Award nominations on Tuesday, each taking nods for best ...

Tue, November 29, 2011

"Beginners," "Tree of Life" win Gotham Film Awards

By Chris Michaud

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Terrence Malick's "The Tree of Life" and the Christopher Plummer film "Beginners" shared the top prize for ...

Sat, November 26, 2011

Unseen Jackson film valued at $6-8 million goes unsold

LONDON (Reuters) - Previously unseen footage of Michael Jackson's 1993 "Dangerous" tour, which had been expected to fetch 4-5 million pounds ($6.2-7.8 ...

Fri, November 25, 2011

Ben Whishaw to play Q in new Bond film "Skyfall"

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - British actor Ben Whishaw will reprise the character of high-tech weapons specialist "Q" in the upcoming James Bond film "Skyfall," a ...

Wed, November 23, 2011

British Indie Film Awards tap Ralph Fiennes, Kenneth Branagh

LONDON (Reuters) - British actor-directors Ralph Fiennes and Kenneth Branagh will be honored at the British Independent Film Awards next month for their contribution to ...

Mon, November 21, 2011

Star role for Sweden in Stieg Larsson film: Director

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden is the only place the new Hollywood version of best-selling crime novel "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" could have been ...

Sun, November 20, 2011

New "Twilight" film takes $283.5 million global bite

By Lisa Richwine

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The new "Twilight" vampire movie opened with a massive $283.5 million in worldwide ticket sales over the ...

Fri, November 18, 2011

Peter Dinklage jumps from "Thrones" to indie film comedy

By Piya Sinha-Roy

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - With a leading role in a hit television series and an Emmy under his belt, actor Peter Dinklage ...

Fri, November 18, 2011

Michelle Williams channels Marilyn Monroe in new film

By Zorianna Kit

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michelle Williams eschewed the chair and sat on the floor of the private dining lounge at the Beverly ...

Tue, November 15, 2011

Diaz and Combs working on film project

The Charlie's Angels star sparked speculation of a budding romance with the rapper after they were spotted dining together a number of times ...

Tue, November 15, 2011

Be 'Brave' and Check Out Image of the Pixar Film's Frightening, Funny Savages

Clearly, the red-haired young heroine in Brave will have to be quite... oh, it's on the tip of my tongue... I want to ...

Mon, November 14, 2011

Irons' son to play Jared Howe in film of Twilight author's The Host

The 26 year old will play Jared Howe in the Andrew Niccol movie, according to EW.com.

Reports suggest he beat out Miley Cyrus ...

Mon, November 14, 2011

Schwimmer to play Mafia contract killer in new film

The actor/director, who played nice guy Ross Geller in the hit sitcom will portray Jack Rosethal opposite Ray Liotta's Mafia's boss ...

Mon, November 14, 2011

Jason Clarke Cast in Kathryn Bigelow's Bin Laden Film

Jason Clarke, perhaps best known for his lead role on Showtime's Brotherhood, has become the first actor to sign up for Kathryn Bigelow ...

Sun, November 13, 2011

Irons' son to play Jared Howe in film of Twilight author's The Host

The 26 year old will play Jared Howe in the Andrew Niccol movie, according to EW.com.

Reports suggest he beat out Miley Cyrus ...

Sun, November 13, 2011

Schwimmer to play Mafia contract killer in new film

The actor/director, who played nice guy Ross Geller in the hit sitcom will portray Jack Rosethal opposite Ray Liotta's Mafia's boss ...

Sun, November 13, 2011

Jason Clarke Cast in Kathryn Bigelow's Bin Laden Film

Jason Clarke, perhaps best known for his lead role on Showtime's Brotherhood, has become the first actor to sign up for Kathryn Bigelow ...

Sat, November 12, 2011

Irons' son to play Jared Howe in film of Twilight author's The Host

The 26 year old will play Jared Howe in the Andrew Niccol movie, according to EW.com.

Reports suggest he beat out Miley Cyrus ...

Sat, November 12, 2011

Schwimmer to play Mafia contract killer in new film

The actor/director, who played nice guy Ross Geller in the hit sitcom will portray Jack Rosethal opposite Ray Liotta's Mafia's boss ...

Sat, November 12, 2011

Jason Clarke Cast in Kathryn Bigelow's Bin Laden Film

Jason Clarke, perhaps best known for his lead role on Showtime's Brotherhood, has become the first actor to sign up for Kathryn Bigelow ...

Wed, November 09, 2011

Melancholia leads European Film Awards

The Spider-Man star plays a woman battling depression in the Lars von Trier film and the role has scored her a nod in the ...

Wed, November 09, 2011

No Ford for new Blade Runner film

The Indiana Jones actor took on the lead role in the cult 1982 film, based on a Philip K. Dick novel, playing a retired ...

Tue, November 08, 2011

Melancholia leads European Film Awards

The Spider-Man star plays a woman battling depression in the Lars von Trier film and the role has scored her a nod in the ...

Tue, November 08, 2011

No Ford for new Blade Runner film

The Indiana Jones actor took on the lead role in the cult 1982 film, based on a Philip K. Dick novel, playing a retired ...

Mon, November 07, 2011

Barkin thrilled to working with first director's son on his film debut

Levinson wasn't even born when his father Barry directed Barkin in 1982 film Diner and he was stunned to discover the actress hadn ...

Sun, November 06, 2011

Barkin thrilled to working with first director's son on his film debut

Levinson wasn't even born when his father Barry directed Barkin in 1982 film Diner and he was stunned to discover the actress hadn ...

Sat, November 05, 2011

Barkin thrilled to working with first director's son on his film debut

Levinson wasn't even born when his father Barry directed Barkin in 1982 film Diner and he was stunned to discover the actress hadn ...

Thu, November 03, 2011

Timberlake offered role in Coen Brothers' next film

The singer-turned-actor has been offered the supporting role of Jim in the upcoming film Inside Llewyn Davis, about a struggling folk musician.

Drive actor ...

Wed, November 02, 2011

Timberlake offered role in Coen Brothers' next film

The singer-turned-actor has been offered the supporting role of Jim in the upcoming film Inside Llewyn Davis, about a struggling folk musician.

Drive actor ...

Wed, November 02, 2011

De Niro steps into Cage's role for Travolta film

Cage was slated to appear alongside Travolta for the first time since their huge hit thriller in 1997, but he has been forced to ...

Tue, November 01, 2011

De Niro steps into Cage's role for Travolta film

Cage was slated to appear alongside Travolta for the first time since their huge hit thriller in 1997, but he has been forced to ...

Mon, October 31, 2011

New Appointees to Michigan Film Advisory Council

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - The office of Governor Snyder announced today three new members of the Michigan Film Office Advisory Council. Christopher Baum was appointed ...

Mon, October 31, 2011

Grace Kelly film headed for big screen

The film, titled Grace of Monaco, will recall the Oscar winner-turned-princess' bid to save the principality from a French takeover in the 1960s.

History ...

Mon, October 31, 2011

Twilight film re-cut over R-rating

The two actors, who are rumoured to be dating in real-life, stripped off to film a series of saucy shots for the first installment ...

Mon, October 31, 2011

Unsteady Depp needs helping hand at film premiere

The Hollywood star portrays a boozing 'gonzo journalist' in the film and life seemed to imitate art in the Big Apple this week when ...

Mon, October 31, 2011

Sharif accused of slapping female reporter at Doha film festival

The Lawrence of Arabia star, 79, was conducting interviews and posing for photographs on the red carpet at the event when the woman reportedly ...

Sun, October 30, 2011

Grace Kelly film headed for big screen

The film, titled Grace of Monaco, will recall the Oscar winner-turned-princess' bid to save the principality from a French takeover in the 1960s.

History ...

Sun, October 30, 2011

Twilight film re-cut over R-rating

The two actors, who are rumoured to be dating in real-life, stripped off to film a series of saucy shots for the first installment ...

Sun, October 30, 2011

Unsteady Depp needs helping hand at film premiere

The Hollywood star portrays a boozing 'gonzo journalist' in the film and life seemed to imitate art in the Big Apple this week when ...

Sun, October 30, 2011

Sharif accused of slapping female reporter at Doha film festival

The Lawrence of Arabia star, 79, was conducting interviews and posing for photographs on the red carpet at the event when the woman reportedly ...

Sat, October 29, 2011

Grace Kelly film headed for big screen

The film, titled Grace of Monaco, will recall the Oscar winner-turned-princess' bid to save the principality from a French takeover in the 1960s.

History ...

Sat, October 29, 2011

Twilight film re-cut over R-rating

The two actors, who are rumoured to be dating in real-life, stripped off to film a series of saucy shots for the first installment ...

Sat, October 29, 2011

Unsteady Depp needs helping hand at film premiere

The Hollywood star portrays a boozing 'gonzo journalist' in the film and life seemed to imitate art in the Big Apple this week when ...

Sat, October 29, 2011

Sharif accused of slapping female reporter at Doha film festival

The Lawrence of Arabia star, 79, was conducting interviews and posing for photographs on the red carpet at the event when the woman reportedly ...

Fri, October 28, 2011

Unsteady Depp needs helping hand at film premiere

The Hollywood star portrays a boozing 'gonzo journalist' in the film and life seemed to imitate art in the Big Apple this week when ...

Fri, October 28, 2011

Pan Am filming keeps Ricci from film premiere

The former child star was due to appear at Manhattan's Regal Union Square theatre to promote the romantic comedy, but she had to ...

Fri, October 28, 2011

Mulligan stripped for new film after beer bender

The An Education star accepts there are better ways to prepare for such a revealing role - but she had a great time.

She tells ...

Fri, October 28, 2011

Depp rocks out with Gibbons after film festival appearance

The actor was in the city for the Austin Film Festival to pick up the event's Extraordinary Contribution to Film-Acting Award, as well ...

Thu, October 27, 2011

Pan Am filming keeps Ricci from film premiere

The former child star was due to appear at Manhattan's Regal Union Square theatre to promote the romantic comedy, but she had to ...

Thu, October 27, 2011

Mulligan stripped for new film after beer bender

The An Education star accepts there are better ways to prepare for such a revealing role - but she had a great time.

She tells ...

Thu, October 27, 2011

Depp rocks out with Gibbons after film festival appearance

The actor was in the city for the Austin Film Festival to pick up the event's Extraordinary Contribution to Film-Acting Award, as well ...

Thu, October 27, 2011

Stars turn out for Hollywood Film Awards

The awards, part of the Hollywood Film Festival, were handed out at The Beverly Hilton Hotel and recipients included Clooney, who was honoured with ...

Wed, October 26, 2011

Stars turn out for Hollywood Film Awards

The awards, part of the Hollywood Film Festival, were handed out at The Beverly Hilton Hotel and recipients included Clooney, who was honoured with ...

Wed, October 26, 2011

Depp receives film prize

The Hollywood star accepted the event's inaugural Extraordinary Contribution to Film - Acting prize at a glitzy ceremony, and he told the crowd of ...

Tue, October 25, 2011

Depp receives film prize

The Hollywood star accepted the event's inaugural Extraordinary Contribution to Film - Acting prize at a glitzy ceremony, and he told the crowd of ...

Mon, October 24, 2011

Eminem's boxing film back on

MGM executives have reportedly picked up the Antoine Fuqua film, which will feature the rapper as a welterweight fighter.

The film, which is set ...

Mon, October 24, 2011

Kidnapper wants Hauer film injunction

Willem Holleeder was part of a gang which kidnapped brewery boss Freddy Heineken in Amsterdam, Holland in 1983 for a $35 million (£22 million ...

Mon, October 24, 2011

Freeman receives Mumbai Film Festival honour

The Shawshank Redemption star was not present to pick up his prize, but recorded a video message to express his gratitude.

In the clip ...

Mon, October 24, 2011

PETA bosses urge Crowe to add zoo warning to film credits

Terry Thompson unlocked cages on his Zanesville preserve before committing suicide on Tuesday (18Oct11) and his exotic animals escaped to the nearby countryside, causing ...

Mon, October 24, 2011

Kidnapper loses bid to block Hauer film

Willem Holleeder was part of a gang which kidnapped brewery boss Freddy Heineken in Amsterdam, Holland in 1983 and demanded a $35 million (GBP22 ...

Mon, October 24, 2011

Film bosses stand up for jailed Iranian filmmakers

Last month (Sep11), the Iranian government arrested six independent filmmakers for allegedly working with the BBC, on charges including espionage and treason.

The arrests ...

Sun, October 23, 2011

Eminem's boxing film back on

MGM executives have reportedly picked up the Antoine Fuqua film, which will feature the rapper as a welterweight fighter.

The film, which is set ...

Sun, October 23, 2011

Kidnapper wants Hauer film injunction

Willem Holleeder was part of a gang which kidnapped brewery boss Freddy Heineken in Amsterdam, Holland in 1983 for a $35 million (£22 million ...

Sun, October 23, 2011

Freeman receives Mumbai Film Festival honour

The Shawshank Redemption star was not present to pick up his prize, but recorded a video message to express his gratitude.

In the clip ...

Sun, October 23, 2011

PETA bosses urge Crowe to add zoo warning to film credits

Terry Thompson unlocked cages on his Zanesville preserve before committing suicide on Tuesday (18Oct11) and his exotic animals escaped to the nearby countryside, causing ...

Sun, October 23, 2011

Kidnapper loses bid to block Hauer film

Willem Holleeder was part of a gang which kidnapped brewery boss Freddy Heineken in Amsterdam, Holland in 1983 and demanded a $35 million (GBP22 ...

Sun, October 23, 2011

Film bosses stand up for jailed Iranian filmmakers

Last month (Sep11), the Iranian government arrested six independent filmmakers for allegedly working with the BBC, on charges including espionage and treason.

The arrests ...

Sat, October 22, 2011

Eminem's boxing film back on

MGM executives have reportedly picked up the Antoine Fuqua film, which will feature the rapper as a welterweight fighter.

The film, which is set ...

Sat, October 22, 2011

Kidnapper wants Hauer film injunction

Willem Holleeder was part of a gang which kidnapped brewery boss Freddy Heineken in Amsterdam, Holland in 1983 for a $35 million (£22 million ...

Sat, October 22, 2011

Freeman receives Mumbai Film Festival honour

The Shawshank Redemption star was not present to pick up his prize, but recorded a video message to express his gratitude.

In the clip ...

Sat, October 22, 2011

PETA bosses urge Crowe to add zoo warning to film credits

Terry Thompson unlocked cages on his Zanesville preserve before committing suicide on Tuesday (18Oct11) and his exotic animals escaped to the nearby countryside, causing ...

Sat, October 22, 2011

Kidnapper loses bid to block Hauer film

Willem Holleeder was part of a gang which kidnapped brewery boss Freddy Heineken in Amsterdam, Holland in 1983 and demanded a $35 million (GBP22 ...

Sat, October 22, 2011

Film bosses stand up for jailed Iranian filmmakers

Last month (Sep11), the Iranian government arrested six independent filmmakers for allegedly working with the BBC, on charges including espionage and treason.

The arrests ...

Fri, October 21, 2011

Film bosses stand up for jailed Iranian filmmakers

Last month (Sep11), the Iranian government arrested six independent filmmakers for allegedly working with the BBC, on charges including espionage and treason.

The arrests ...

Fri, October 21, 2011

'The Dark Knight Rises' to Film Around Occupy Wall Street Protests

Those currently involved in the Occupy Wall Street protests would likely not be too keen on a Bruce Wayne type: a frivolous millionaire and ...

Fri, October 21, 2011

Director to release tragic Phoenix's final film

George Sluizer was working on Dark Blood with River when the 23-year-old star died from a drug overdose outside Hollywood's The Viper Room ...

Thu, October 20, 2011

'The Dark Knight Rises' to Film Around Occupy Wall Street Protests

Those currently involved in the Occupy Wall Street protests would likely not be too keen on a Bruce Wayne type: a frivolous millionaire and ...

Thu, October 20, 2011

Director to release tragic Phoenix's final film

George Sluizer was working on Dark Blood with River when the 23-year-old star died from a drug overdose outside Hollywood's The Viper Room ...

Wed, October 19, 2011

'The Dark Knight Rises' to Film Around Occupy Wall Street Protests

Those currently involved in the Occupy Wall Street protests would likely not be too keen on a Bruce Wayne type: a frivolous millionaire and ...

Wed, October 19, 2011

Murray 'appears on wrong night' for film festival event

The Ghostbusters actor was due to appear for a Q&A session on Thursday (13Oct11) to mark the 10th anniversary of his 2001 film ...

Wed, October 19, 2011

Alexander Skarsgard, The Artist and More Win at Hamptons Film Festival 2011

Overshadowed by the mighty NYCC this past weekend was another New York celebration of movies: the Hamptons International Film Festival. In recent years, HIFF ...

Tue, October 18, 2011

Murray 'appears on wrong night' for film festival event

The Ghostbusters actor was due to appear for a Q&A session on Thursday (13Oct11) to mark the 10th anniversary of his 2001 film ...

Mon, October 17, 2011

Sixty-three films to compete for Best Foreign Language Film Oscar

The nation has never entered the Oscar race before, but director Tusi Tamasese's film is among submissions for the 2012 Oscars.

Also up ...

Mon, October 17, 2011

Roberts and Panettiere reunite at much-delayed film's premiere

The drama, which also stars Ryan Reynolds, was first screened at the Berlin Film Festival in 2008 and was subsequently shown in a limited ...

Sun, October 16, 2011

Sixty-three films to compete for Best Foreign Language Film Oscar

The nation has never entered the Oscar race before, but director Tusi Tamasese's film is among submissions for the 2012 Oscars.

Also up ...

Sun, October 16, 2011

Roberts and Panettiere reunite at much-delayed film's premiere

The drama, which also stars Ryan Reynolds, was first screened at the Berlin Film Festival in 2008 and was subsequently shown in a limited ...

Sat, October 15, 2011

Sixty-three films to compete for Best Foreign Language Film Oscar

The nation has never entered the Oscar race before, but director Tusi Tamasese's film is among submissions for the 2012 Oscars.

Also up ...

Sat, October 15, 2011

Roberts and Panettiere reunite at much-delayed film's premiere

The drama, which also stars Ryan Reynolds, was first screened at the Berlin Film Festival in 2008 and was subsequently shown in a limited ...

Fri, October 14, 2011

Roberts and Panettiere reunite at much-delayed film's premiere

The drama, which also stars Ryan Reynolds, was first screened at the Berlin Film Festival in 2008 and was subsequently shown in a limited ...

Fri, October 14, 2011

'The Lone Ranger' Rides Again: Johnny Depp's Film is Back in Development

Remember all the news about Johnny Depp's dream project, a The Lone Ranger film adaptation, being tossed out by Disney over budget constraints ...

Fri, October 14, 2011

Barrino denies pregnancy delayed film production

The former American Idol star was set to begin shooting the movie, titled Mahalia!, this year (11), but the start date has been postponed ...

Fri, October 14, 2011

Busan film festival highlights politics, pizzazz

By Jonathan Hopfner

SEOUL (Reuters) - Asia's most renowned film festival drew to a close in the South Korean port city of Busan on ...

Thu, October 13, 2011

'The Lone Ranger' Rides Again: Johnny Depp's Film is Back in Development

Remember all the news about Johnny Depp's dream project, a The Lone Ranger film adaptation, being tossed out by Disney over budget constraints ...

Thu, October 13, 2011

Scorsese premieres incomplete film

The veteran director decided to go ahead with a screening of the film, starring Sir Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen and Jude Law, at ...

Wed, October 12, 2011

Looking for a good film? Head to the museum

By Jordan Riefe

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When Johnny Depp appears on Thursday at a museum to introduce his movie "The Rum Diary," he will ...

Wed, October 12, 2011

Scorsese premieres incomplete film

The veteran director decided to go ahead with a screening of the film, starring Sir Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen and Jude Law, at ...

Wed, October 12, 2011

Hungarian police seize illegal guns from Pitt's zombie film set

Almost 100 unauthorised weapons were seized by police in Budapest, where the film is currently shooting.

The haul included a collection of automatic assault ...

Tue, October 11, 2011

A new "Trespass" in Joel Schumacher's film career

By Iain Blair

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In present-day Hollywood dominated by bland business executives and political correctness, the outspoken director Joel Schumacher stands as ...

Tue, October 11, 2011

Hungarian police seize illegal guns from Pitt's zombie film set

Almost 100 unauthorised weapons were seized by police in Budapest, where the film is currently shooting.

The haul included a collection of automatic assault ...

Tue, October 11, 2011

Kidman's film scrapped after Weisz's exit

The movie was due to star Kidman as Lili Elbe, the first person in the world to undergo a sex change, and Gwyneth Paltrow ...

Tue, October 11, 2011

Hungarian police seize weapons from Brad Pitt film

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungarian police have seized a stockpile of weapons that was shipped to the Hungarian capital for the production of a film about ...

Mon, October 10, 2011

Romantic Kazakh epic film aims to woo the young

By Natasha Elkington

ALMATY (Reuters) - The biggest film to come out of Kazakhstan in a decade aims to get the country's younger generation ...

Sat, October 08, 2011

Korea's Busan stakes claim as Asian film hub

By Jonathan Hopfner

BUSAN, South Korea (Reuters) - With a new name, a new venue and an emphasis on actors and directors from lesser-known parts ...

Fri, October 07, 2011

Film festival comes to Kabul on war anniversary

By Zhou Xin

KABUL (Reuters) - A father desperately searches for his son, who has been sent on a suicide bomb mission. After losing everything ...

Tue, October 04, 2011

London film festival to honor Cronenberg, Fiennes

LONDON (Reuters) - The BFI London Film Festival will honor Canadian director David Cronenberg and British actor/director Ralph Fiennes with fellowships at the end ...

Wed, September 28, 2011

Catalan film beats Almodovar into Oscar race

By Blanca Rodriguez

MADRID (Reuters) - Spain nominated a film in Catalan for the first time ever on Wednesday as its candidate for Best Foreign ...

Tue, September 27, 2011

Anna Faris answers film question "What's Your Number?"

By Zorianna Kit

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Anna Faris has been tickling the funny bones of audiences in films such as "The House Bunny ...

Sun, September 25, 2011

Jane Goodall stages unique live, film premiere

By Jill Jacobs

NEW YORK (Reuters) - World renowned primatologist Jane Goodall began her groundbreaking research into chimpanzees over 50 years ago in Tanzania's ...

Fri, September 23, 2011

Long lost Hitchcock film takes a bow in Los Angeles

By Jordan Riefe

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Suspense master Alfred Hitchcock died in 1980 but that hasn't stopped him from adding a new title ...

Wed, September 21, 2011

Rome film festival to honor Richard Gere

ROME (Reuters) - The International Rome Film Festival will honor American actor Richard Gere with the Marcus Aurelius career award at its next edition, organizers ...

Tue, September 20, 2011

Pitt denies saving an extra on film set

The Hollywood hunk was hailed a saviour after reportedly rescuing a woman who stumbled during a stampede of 700 extras on the set of ...

Mon, September 19, 2011

Czech film pioneer Vavra dead at 100

The filmmaker passed away in Prague on Thursday (15Sep11).

Vavra began making films in the 1930s and rose to fame after World War Two ...

Mon, September 19, 2011

Polanski returning to Zurich Film Festival

The Rosemary's Baby filmmaker, who lives in France, had been on his way to the city to collect an award in 2009 when ...

Sun, September 18, 2011

Lebanese war film wins top prize at Toronto fest

By Jeffrey Hodgson

TORONTO (Reuters) - A film about the struggles of a village in war-torn Lebanon took the People's Choice award at the ...

Sun, September 18, 2011

Czech film pioneer Vavra dead at 100

The filmmaker passed away in Prague on Thursday (15Sep11).

Vavra began making films in the 1930s and rose to fame after World War Two ...

Sun, September 18, 2011

Polanski returning to Zurich Film Festival

The Rosemary's Baby filmmaker, who lives in France, had been on his way to the city to collect an award in 2009 when ...

Sat, September 17, 2011

Women directors shine at Toronto film festival

By Julie Gordon

TORONTO (Reuters) - Madonna may have stolen the lion's share of the headlines, but there were plenty of films by women ...

Sat, September 17, 2011

Czech film pioneer Vavra dead at 100

The filmmaker passed away in Prague on Thursday (15Sep11).

Vavra began making films in the 1930s and rose to fame after World War Two ...

Sat, September 17, 2011

Polanski returning to Zurich Film Festival

The Rosemary's Baby filmmaker, who lives in France, had been on his way to the city to collect an award in 2009 when ...

Fri, September 16, 2011

Polanski returning to Zurich Film Festival

The Rosemary's Baby filmmaker, who lives in France, had been on his way to the city to collect an award in 2009 when ...

Fri, September 16, 2011

Knightley almost turned down Cronenberg film over spanking scene

The British beauty plays a Russian woman with severe psychological issues who comes between famed psychiatrists Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud.

In one shocking ...

Fri, September 16, 2011

Seyfried: 'Sex scenes are fun to film'

The blonde beauty has admitted she enjoys on-set clinches after hooking up with hunky actors including Channing Tatum for Dear John and Justin Timberlake ...

Thu, September 15, 2011

"Hysteria" sex toys stir crowds at Toronto film fest

By Julie Gordon

TORONTO (Reuters) - To say Toronto was abuzz with "Hysteria" would be an understatement.

The film, which is based on the true ...

Thu, September 15, 2011

Knightley almost turned down Cronenberg film over spanking scene

The British beauty plays a Russian woman with severe psychological issues who comes between famed psychiatrists Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud.

In one shocking ...

Thu, September 15, 2011

Seyfried: 'Sex scenes are fun to film'

The blonde beauty has admitted she enjoys on-set clinches after hooking up with hunky actors including Channing Tatum for Dear John and Justin Timberlake ...

Wed, September 14, 2011

George Clooney and Stacy Keibler Seen Together At Toronto Film Festival

If some of you ladies were holding out hope that the rumors weren't true and that America's favorite bachelor was still single ...

Wed, September 14, 2011

Bachchan refusing payment for Luhrmann film

The veteran Indian actor has signed up to star in the big screen adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic tale, playing Meyer Wolfsheim ...

Wed, September 14, 2011

Moore's cancer film becomes personal

The Ghost star joined forces with Jennifer Aniston and singer Alicia Keys to direct a series of films about women and breast cancer in ...

Wed, September 14, 2011

Fonda too ill to attend Toronto International Film Festival

The actress was supposed to join director Bruce Beresford and co-star Catherine Keener at the festival, but pulled out over the weekend (10-11Sep11).

And ...

Tue, September 13, 2011

Toronto film fest builds buzz, but business is off

By Christine Kearney

TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto International Film Festival reached its midpoint on Tuesday with films like the "The Descendants" and actor Michael ...

Tue, September 13, 2011

George Clooney and Stacy Keibler Seen Together At Toronto Film Festival

If some of you ladies were holding out hope that the rumors weren't true and that America's favorite bachelor was still single ...

Tue, September 13, 2011

Bachchan refusing payment for Luhrmann film

The veteran Indian actor has signed up to star in the big screen adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic tale, playing Meyer Wolfsheim ...

Tue, September 13, 2011

Fassbender wins Best Actor at Venice Film Festival

Fassbender accepted the Coppa Volpi best actor trophy at a ceremony on Saturday (10Sep11) for his performance alongside Carey Mulligan in British director Steve ...

Mon, September 12, 2011

Broomfield film looks for insight into Sarah Palin

By John McCrank

TORONTO (Reuters) - Will the real Sarah Palin please stand up?

In "Sarah Palin: You Betcha," British filmmaker Nick Broomfield travels to ...

Mon, September 12, 2011

Roland Emmerich wins over critics with new film

By Cameron French

TORONTO (Reuters) - Known for blockbuster movie hits that are often panned by critics, Roland Emmerich is winning early praise for a ...

Mon, September 12, 2011

Back To The Future II shoe available four years before they were in the film

Only 1,500 pairs of the Nike Air Mag shoes will be available at auction on eBay.com, according to TMZ.com.

Ironically, the ...

Mon, September 12, 2011

Clooney to show off new girl at Toronto Film Festival?

The movie hunk and former wrestler Stacy Keibler have got reporters and photographers at the Toronto International Film Festival in a spin after they ...

Mon, September 12, 2011

Glover honoured at film festival

The Lethal Weapon icon was the guest of honour at the Deauville American Film Festival and he picked up a trophy in recognition of ...

Mon, September 12, 2011

Mel Gibson to Make Film About Jewish Revolutionary

Oh boy. In what has to be the oddest marriage of director and material since, well, ever, Mel Gibson is set to produce and ...

Sun, September 11, 2011

Highbrow trumps Hollywood at Venice film festival

By Mike Collett-White and Silvia Aloisi

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Highbrow trumped Hollywood at the Venice film festival this year, with Russian director Alexander Sokurov ...

Sun, September 11, 2011

Banking panic and sex classic inspire film "360"

By Jeffrey Hodgson

TORONTO (Reuters) - The global financial crisis and a 111-year-old play about sexual intrigue helped inspire the latest film by "The Queen ...

Sun, September 11, 2011

Back To The Future II shoe available four years before they were in the film

Only 1,500 pairs of the Nike Air Mag shoes will be available at auction on eBay.com, according to TMZ.com.

Ironically, the ...

Sun, September 11, 2011

Clooney to show off new girl at Toronto Film Festival?

The movie hunk and former wrestler Stacy Keibler have got reporters and photographers at the Toronto International Film Festival in a spin after they ...

Sun, September 11, 2011

Glover honoured at film festival

The Lethal Weapon icon was the guest of honour at the Deauville American Film Festival and he picked up a trophy in recognition of ...

Sun, September 11, 2011

Mel Gibson to Make Film About Jewish Revolutionary

Oh boy. In what has to be the oddest marriage of director and material since, well, ever, Mel Gibson is set to produce and ...

Sun, September 11, 2011

Highbrow trumps Hollywood at Venice film festival

By Mike Collett-White and Silvia Aloisi

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Highbrow trumped Hollywood at the Venice film festival this year, with Russian director Alexander Sokurov ...

Sat, September 10, 2011

Russian film "Faust" takes top prize in Venice

By Mike Collett-White and Silvia Aloisi

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - - Russian film "Faust," loosely based on Goethe's classic German text, won the Golden Lion ...

Sat, September 10, 2011

Back To The Future II shoe available four years before they were in the film

Only 1,500 pairs of the Nike Air Mag shoes will be available at auction on eBay.com, according to TMZ.com.

Ironically, the ...

Sat, September 10, 2011

Clooney to show off new girl at Toronto Film Festival?

The movie hunk and former wrestler Stacy Keibler have got reporters and photographers at the Toronto International Film Festival in a spin after they ...

Sat, September 10, 2011

Glover honoured at film festival

The Lethal Weapon icon was the guest of honour at the Deauville American Film Festival and he picked up a trophy in recognition of ...

Sat, September 10, 2011

Mel Gibson to Make Film About Jewish Revolutionary

Oh boy. In what has to be the oddest marriage of director and material since, well, ever, Mel Gibson is set to produce and ...

Fri, September 09, 2011

Documentaries steal spotlight at Toronto Film fest

By Cameron French

TORONTO (Reuters) - They're not exactly squeezing Brad Pitt and George Clooney out onto the street, but documentaries are grabbing a ...

Fri, September 09, 2011

Russian film "Faust" takes top prize in Venice

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Russian director Alexander Sokurov's "Faust," loosely based on Goethe's classic German text, won the Golden Lion for best picture ...

Fri, September 09, 2011

Glover honoured at film festival

The Lethal Weapon icon was the guest of honour at the Deauville American Film Festival and he picked up a trophy in recognition of ...

Fri, September 09, 2011

Moss strips off in The Vaccines Rimmel film

The internet campaign features Moss drumming and strumming along with The Vaccines' If You Wanna in a north London studio before stripping off in ...

Fri, September 09, 2011

Clooney and Swinton honoured at Colorado film festival

The stars turned out for the 38th annual festival in the ski resort town, which saw movies including The Descendants, The Artist and Albert ...

Fri, September 09, 2011

Lady Gaga, Pauly D and Other Celebs Film 9/11 PSA

While you'd normally think that Lady Gaga and Pauly D have absolutely nothing in common, the duo actually share a particularly admirable interest ...

Fri, September 09, 2011

Douglas to be honoured with dad's award at Santa Barbara Film Festival

The Wall Street star will be honoured with the 2011 Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film at a gala dinner on 13 October ...

Thu, September 08, 2011

U2 descends onto the Toronto film festival

By John McCrank

TORONTO (Reuters) - Rock icons U2 descended onto the Toronto International Film Festival's red carpet on Thursday for the premiere of ...

Thu, September 08, 2011

Sokurov completes power series with "Faust" film

By Mike Collett-White

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Acclaimed Russian director Alexander Sokurov returns to the theme of corrupting power in his new film "Faust," the ...

Thu, September 08, 2011

Moss strips off in The Vaccines Rimmel film

The internet campaign features Moss drumming and strumming along with The Vaccines' If You Wanna in a north London studio before stripping off in ...

Thu, September 08, 2011

Clooney and Swinton honoured at Colorado film festival

The stars turned out for the 38th annual festival in the ski resort town, which saw movies including The Descendants, The Artist and Albert ...

Thu, September 08, 2011

Atkinson arrives at film premiere in Rolls Royce

Atkinson, who was involved in a car crash that left him with shoulder injuries last month (Aug11), was clearly delighted with his transportation to ...

Thu, September 08, 2011

Szohr to headline horror film

Szohr, who played Vanessa Abrams in the hit U.S. teen drama, announced her departure from the show earlier this year (11), and now ...

Thu, September 08, 2011

Von Trier enjoying research for porn film

The maverick director, who shocked the world at this year's (11) Cannes Film Festival by talking favourably about the Nazis, is planning to ...

Wed, September 07, 2011

London Film fest seeks beauty and controversy

By Alice Baghdjian

LONDON (Reuters) - George Clooney, Ralph Fiennes and David Cronenberg will parade the red carpet of the British Film Institute's (BFI ...

Wed, September 07, 2011

Revenge film paints bleak picture of rural China

By Mike Collett-White

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - New film "People Mountain People Sea" paints a bleak picture of rural China in a story about Lao ...

Wed, September 07, 2011

Film ponders what would we do on last day of Earth?

By Mike Collett-White

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Director Abel Ferrara ponders how we would behave knowing death was coming to us all in an environmental ...

Wed, September 07, 2011

Toronto film fest offers Oscar bids in strong market

By Christine Kearney

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Coming off a robust first half of 2011 for independent films, the Toronto film festival kicks off on ...

Wed, September 07, 2011

Atkinson arrives at film premiere in Rolls Royce

Atkinson, who was involved in a car crash that left him with shoulder injuries last month (Aug11), was clearly delighted with his transportation to ...

Wed, September 07, 2011

Szohr to headline horror film

Szohr, who played Vanessa Abrams in the hit U.S. teen drama, announced her departure from the show earlier this year (11), and now ...

Wed, September 07, 2011

MacLaine honoured at French film festival

The star, who made her debut movie appearance in 1955's The Trouble with Harry, boasts an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and a ...

Wed, September 07, 2011

Butler in tears over new film character

The 300 star plays real-life Sudan hero Sam Childers in the film and admits it's becoming difficult for him to recall the time ...

Tue, September 06, 2011

Telluride film fest concludes, Clooney honored

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Telluride Film Festival wrapped up on Monday after a long weekend of screenings, seminars and other programs, with George Clooney ...

Tue, September 06, 2011

Japan film in Venice captures tsunami aftermath

By Mike Collett-White

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Japanese movie "Himizu" is a twisted tale of abuse, violence and lost youth set against the backdrop of ...

Tue, September 06, 2011

Polanski's Carnage wins over Venice Film Festival critics

The filmmaker snubbed an invite to attend the world premiere of his project at the prestigious Italian event, but his absence had little affect ...

Tue, September 06, 2011

Harry Potter voted top film of the summer

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, starring Daniel Radcliffe, marked the end of the boy wizard's adventures on the big screen ...

Tue, September 06, 2011

New Yorkers: Join Hollywood.com at the Hell's Kitchen Film Festival

Do you live in or around New York City? Are you in town this Labor Day? Then I have a grand suggestion for you ...

Tue, September 06, 2011

Check Out Lady Gaga's 'You and I' Fashion Film

Earlier this month Lady Gaga released her latest music video for her hit Yoü and I, which not only featured our eccentric pop queen ...

Tue, September 06, 2011

Polanski shuns Venice Film Festival

The moviemaker worked on the script for Carnage, an adaptation of the comedy play God of Carnage, during his house arrest in Switzerland last ...

Mon, September 05, 2011

Le Carre, Clooney, Carnage contest Venice film prize

By Mike Collett-White

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - The Venice film festival has largely lived up to its billing so far, providing a steady stream of ...

Mon, September 05, 2011

Polanski's Carnage wins over Venice Film Festival critics

The filmmaker snubbed an invite to attend the world premiere of his project at the prestigious Italian event, but his absence had little affect ...

Mon, September 05, 2011

Harry Potter voted top film of the summer

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, starring Daniel Radcliffe, marked the end of the boy wizard's adventures on the big screen ...

Mon, September 05, 2011

New Yorkers: Join Hollywood.com at the Hell's Kitchen Film Festival

Do you live in or around New York City? Are you in town this Labor Day? Then I have a grand suggestion for you ...

Mon, September 05, 2011

Check Out Lady Gaga's 'You and I' Fashion Film

Earlier this month Lady Gaga released her latest music video for her hit Yoü and I, which not only featured our eccentric pop queen ...

Mon, September 05, 2011

Polanski shuns Venice Film Festival

The moviemaker worked on the script for Carnage, an adaptation of the comedy play God of Carnage, during his house arrest in Switzerland last ...

Sun, September 04, 2011

Al Pacino honored in Venice, presents new film

By Mike Collett-White

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Hollywood veteran Al Pacino is honoured by the Venice film festival on Sunday with a special prize and ...

Sun, September 04, 2011

Film "Shame" brings sex addiction tale to Venice

By Silvia Aloisi

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Up-and-coming Irish actor Michael Fassbender plays a sex addict in "Shame," a movie by British video artist Steve ...

Sun, September 04, 2011

Polanski's Carnage wins over Venice Film Festival critics

The filmmaker snubbed an invite to attend the world premiere of his project at the prestigious Italian event, but his absence had little affect ...

Sun, September 04, 2011

Harry Potter voted top film of the summer

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, starring Daniel Radcliffe, marked the end of the boy wizard's adventures on the big screen ...

Sun, September 04, 2011

New Yorkers: Join Hollywood.com at the Hell's Kitchen Film Festival

Do you live in or around New York City? Are you in town this Labor Day? Then I have a grand suggestion for you ...

Sun, September 04, 2011

Check Out Lady Gaga's 'You and I' Fashion Film

Earlier this month Lady Gaga released her latest music video for her hit Yoü and I, which not only featured our eccentric pop queen ...

Sun, September 04, 2011

Polanski shuns Venice Film Festival

The moviemaker worked on the script for Carnage, an adaptation of the comedy play God of Carnage, during his house arrest in Switzerland last ...

Sat, September 03, 2011

A-listers not spared in pandemic film "Contagion"

By Mike Collett-White

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Not even the A-listers are spared in "Contagion," a star-studded movie directed by Steven Soderbergh that recreates the ...

Sat, September 03, 2011

Polanski's Carnage wins over Venice Film Festival critics

The filmmaker snubbed an invite to attend the world premiere of his project at the prestigious Italian event, but his absence had little affect ...

Sat, September 03, 2011

Harry Potter voted top film of the summer

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, starring Daniel Radcliffe, marked the end of the boy wizard's adventures on the big screen ...

Sat, September 03, 2011

New Yorkers: Join Hollywood.com at the Hell's Kitchen Film Festival

Do you live in or around New York City? Are you in town this Labor Day? Then I have a grand suggestion for you ...

Sat, September 03, 2011

Check Out Lady Gaga's 'You and I' Fashion Film

Earlier this month Lady Gaga released her latest music video for her hit Yoü and I, which not only featured our eccentric pop queen ...

Sat, September 03, 2011

Polanski shuns Venice Film Festival

The moviemaker worked on the script for Carnage, an adaptation of the comedy play God of Carnage, during his house arrest in Switzerland last ...

Fri, September 02, 2011

Knightley stars in film on birth of psychoanalysis

By Mike Collett-White

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - Canadian director David Cronenberg's latest movie "A Dangerous Method" explores the role a little-known Russian woman played ...

Fri, September 02, 2011

Polanski shuns Venice Film Festival

The moviemaker worked on the script for Carnage, an adaptation of the comedy play God of Carnage, during his house arrest in Switzerland last ...

Fri, September 02, 2011

Soderbergh fears new film will turn moviegoers into germ obsessives

Making the star-studded film, which reteams The Talented Mr. Ripley stars Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow and Matt Damon, made Soderbergh rethink his own hygiene ...

Fri, September 02, 2011

Duvall & Leo wowed by businessman's generosity on film set

An unnamed businessman offered up his sprawling Utopia ranch to the cast and crew and invited them to live and film there.

Duvall says ...

Thu, September 01, 2011

Polanski film cheered for wit, Winslet's vomit

By Mike Collett-White

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - He may have been absent, but Roman Polanski made his presence felt at the Venice film festival on ...

Thu, September 01, 2011

Soderbergh fears new film will turn moviegoers into germ obsessives

Making the star-studded film, which reteams The Talented Mr. Ripley stars Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow and Matt Damon, made Soderbergh rethink his own hygiene ...

Thu, September 01, 2011

Duvall & Leo wowed by businessman's generosity on film set

An unnamed businessman offered up his sprawling Utopia ranch to the cast and crew and invited them to live and film there.

Duvall says ...

Tue, August 30, 2011

Porn film shoots voluntarily halted after HIV case

By Alex Dobuzinskis

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pornography film shoots across the United States have been largely shut down after an industry trade group called ...

Tue, August 30, 2011

Chastain took gran to film premiere to thank her for her support

The actress' gran and her friends were big fans of the book and though they weren't convinced Chastain was the right choice to ...

Tue, August 30, 2011

Delayed Roberts film lands October release

The drama, which also stars Ryan Reynolds and Hayden Panettiere, was first screened at the Berlin Film Festival in 2008. It was subsequently shown ...

Tue, August 30, 2011

Bond film may move from India to South Africa

Bosses at Take One Productions, who are responsible for the location shoot, want to block off a section of railroad in Ahmadabad and Goa ...

Tue, August 30, 2011

West left family home to film serial killer drama

The Wire star resided in a hotel in Manchester, north England for seven weeks as he filmed forthcoming drama Appropriate Adult, which centres around ...

Mon, August 29, 2011

Chastain took gran to film premiere to thank her for her support

The actress' gran and her friends were big fans of the book and though they weren't convinced Chastain was the right choice to ...

Mon, August 29, 2011

Delayed Roberts film lands October release

The drama, which also stars Ryan Reynolds and Hayden Panettiere, was first screened at the Berlin Film Festival in 2008. It was subsequently shown ...

Mon, August 29, 2011

Bond film may move from India to South Africa

Bosses at Take One Productions, who are responsible for the location shoot, want to block off a section of railroad in Ahmadabad and Goa ...

Mon, August 29, 2011

West left family home to film serial killer drama

The Wire star resided in a hotel in Manchester, north England for seven weeks as he filmed forthcoming drama Appropriate Adult, which centres around ...

Sun, August 28, 2011

Chastain took gran to film premiere to thank her for her support

The actress' gran and her friends were big fans of the book and though they weren't convinced Chastain was the right choice to ...

Sun, August 28, 2011

Delayed Roberts film lands October release

The drama, which also stars Ryan Reynolds and Hayden Panettiere, was first screened at the Berlin Film Festival in 2008. It was subsequently shown ...

Sun, August 28, 2011

Bond film may move from India to South Africa

Bosses at Take One Productions, who are responsible for the location shoot, want to block off a section of railroad in Ahmadabad and Goa ...

Sun, August 28, 2011

West left family home to film serial killer drama

The Wire star resided in a hotel in Manchester, north England for seven weeks as he filmed forthcoming drama Appropriate Adult, which centres around ...

Sat, August 27, 2011

Chastain took gran to film premiere to thank her for her support

The actress' gran and her friends were big fans of the book and though they weren't convinced Chastain was the right choice to ...

Sat, August 27, 2011

Delayed Roberts film lands October release

The drama, which also stars Ryan Reynolds and Hayden Panettiere, was first screened at the Berlin Film Festival in 2008. It was subsequently shown ...

Sat, August 27, 2011

Bond film may move from India to South Africa

Bosses at Take One Productions, who are responsible for the location shoot, want to block off a section of railroad in Ahmadabad and Goa ...

Sat, August 27, 2011

West left family home to film serial killer drama

The Wire star resided in a hotel in Manchester, north England for seven weeks as he filmed forthcoming drama Appropriate Adult, which centres around ...

Fri, August 26, 2011

Besson's Suu Kyi film "The Lady" to open Rome festival

ROME (Reuters) - Luc Besson's "The Lady," inspired by Myanmar pro democracy leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, will open the International ...

Fri, August 26, 2011

Madonna, Polanski films vie for Venice limelight

By Mike Collett-White

VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - The Venice film festival promises a pop superstar and a whiff of scandal Thursday, with Madonna presenting her ...

Fri, August 26, 2011

Bond film may move from India to South Africa

Bosses at Take One Productions, who are responsible for the location shoot, want to block off a section of railroad in Ahmadabad and Goa ...

Fri, August 26, 2011

West left family home to film serial killer drama

The Wire star resided in a hotel in Manchester, north England for seven weeks as he filmed forthcoming drama Appropriate Adult, which centres around ...

Fri, August 26, 2011

Law movie to open London Film Festival

The movie, which is directed by Fernando Meirelles from a script by Peter Morgan, will kickstart the event in October (11). It will be ...

Thu, August 25, 2011

Law movie to open London Film Festival

The movie, which is directed by Fernando Meirelles from a script by Peter Morgan, will kickstart the event in October (11). It will be ...

Thu, August 25, 2011

Loach's banned film to be broadcast after 40 years

The acclaimed director was commissioned by the charity and London Weekend Television to make a 53-minute documentary ahead of Save the Children's 50th ...

Thu, August 25, 2011

007 producers planning film stunt in India - report

The Times of India reports, producers of the untitled 23rd Bond film are seeking permission to block off a section of railroad in Ahmadabad ...

Wed, August 24, 2011

Oliver Stone, West Memphis 3 docs headed to NY Film Festival

By Steve Pond

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Joe Berlinger's and Bruce Sinofsky's "Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory," the third of the filmmakers' documentaries ...

Wed, August 24, 2011

Loach's banned film to be broadcast after 40 years

The acclaimed director was commissioned by the charity and London Weekend Television to make a 53-minute documentary ahead of Save the Children's 50th ...

Wed, August 24, 2011

Harris to film reality show

The 85-year-old Playboy boss was set to make the 25-year-old his third wife in June (11), but the model walked out of their romance ...

Tue, August 23, 2011

Film Office Approves Incentive for Video Game

LANSING (WKZO) -- The Michigan Film Office approves a 400-thousand dollar tax incentive for a video game to be produced in the state.  Farmington Hills-based ...

Tue, August 23, 2011

Harris to film reality show

The 85-year-old Playboy boss was set to make the 25-year-old his third wife in June (11), but the model walked out of their romance ...

Mon, August 22, 2011

Rush made president of new Australian film academy

The King's Speech star helped to launch the Academy in Sydney on Thursday (18Aug11) and announced that the inaugural AACTA Awards would take ...

Sun, August 21, 2011

Rush made president of new Australian film academy

The King's Speech star helped to launch the Academy in Sydney on Thursday (18Aug11) and announced that the inaugural AACTA Awards would take ...

Sat, August 20, 2011

Rush made president of new Australian film academy

The King's Speech star helped to launch the Academy in Sydney on Thursday (18Aug11) and announced that the inaugural AACTA Awards would take ...

Fri, August 19, 2011

HBO reworks film in wake of West Memphis 3 verdict

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Premium cable TV network HBO plans to re-tool the ending of the third in a series of documentaries it has backed ...

Fri, August 19, 2011

Oscar Hopefuls Gear Up with Packed NY Film Fest Slate

TIFF sure-as-shootin' hit us with an impressive kingdom of cinematic wildfire. The behemoth gallery of the festival's array of films left us starving ...

Fri, August 19, 2011

Scorsese's daughter inspired Hugo film

The iconic filmmaker is known for making violent classics like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Goodfellas, but he's trying to win over a ...

Thu, August 18, 2011

Jason Momoa eyes breakout film role in "Conan"

By Zorianna Kit

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jason Momoa may not be a household name from Hollywood yet, but neither was Arnold Schwarzenegger when he ...

Thu, August 18, 2011

Oscar Hopefuls Gear Up with Packed NY Film Fest Slate

TIFF sure-as-shootin' hit us with an impressive kingdom of cinematic wildfire. The behemoth gallery of the festival's array of films left us starving ...

Thu, August 18, 2011

Scorsese's daughter inspired Hugo film

The iconic filmmaker is known for making violent classics like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Goodfellas, but he's trying to win over a ...

Wed, August 17, 2011

Jones credits Bowie's violent film collection for directing career

The film-maker was subjected to adult content as a pre-teen under the watchful guidance of his father, and Jones believes it was a huge ...

Wed, August 17, 2011

Shulman forgave Hathaway after tear-jerking film role

The couple had a furious argument shortly after shooting wrapped on the drama, in which Hathaway plays novelist Emma.

But The Dukes of Hazzard ...

Wed, August 17, 2011

Jones credits Bowie's violent film collection for directing career

The film-maker was subjected to adult content as a pre-teen under the watchful guidance of his father, and Jones believes it was a huge ...

Wed, August 17, 2011

Shulman forgave Hathaway after tear-jerking film role

The couple had a furious argument shortly after shooting wrapped on the drama, in which Hathaway plays novelist Emma.

But The Dukes of Hazzard ...

Wed, August 17, 2011

Jones credits Bowie's violent film collection for directing career

The film-maker was subjected to adult content as a pre-teen under the watchful guidance of his father, and Jones believes it was a huge ...

Wed, August 17, 2011

Shulman forgave Hathaway after tear-jerking film role

The couple had a furious argument shortly after shooting wrapped on the drama, in which Hathaway plays novelist Emma.

But The Dukes of Hazzard ...

Wed, August 17, 2011

Jones credits Bowie's violent film collection for directing career

The film-maker was subjected to adult content as a pre-teen under the watchful guidance of his father, and Jones believes it was a huge ...

Wed, August 17, 2011

Shulman forgave Hathaway after tear-jerking film role

The couple had a furious argument shortly after shooting wrapped on the drama, in which Hathaway plays novelist Emma.

But The Dukes of Hazzard ...

Wed, August 17, 2011

Jones credits Bowie's violent film collection for directing career

The film-maker was subjected to adult content as a pre-teen under the watchful guidance of his father, and Jones believes it was a huge ...

Wed, August 17, 2011

Shulman forgave Hathaway after tear-jerking film role

The couple had a furious argument shortly after shooting wrapped on the drama, in which Hathaway plays novelist Emma.

But The Dukes of Hazzard ...

Wed, August 17, 2011

Jones credits Bowie's violent film collection for directing career

The film-maker was subjected to adult content as a pre-teen under the watchful guidance of his father, and Jones believes it was a huge ...

Wed, August 17, 2011

Shulman forgave Hathaway after tear-jerking film role

The couple had a furious argument shortly after shooting wrapped on the drama, in which Hathaway plays novelist Emma.

But The Dukes of Hazzard ...

Tue, August 16, 2011

Spies, assassins spice up Toronto film festival

By Julie Gordon

TORONTO (Reuters) - Spies and assassins will get moviegoers' adrenaline pumping at the Toronto International Film Festival this year, while the world ...

Fri, August 12, 2011

Film producer Jon Peters accused in harassment case

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hollywood producer Jon Peters' former personal assistant testified on Friday that he crawled into bed with her uninvited at an Australian ...

Fri, August 12, 2011

Film buffs eye movie locations in Brooklyn

By Paula Rogo

NEW YORK (Reuters) - From an old-world Italian restaurant where Leonardo DiCaprio ate to the bakery where Cher found love, a New ...

Thu, August 11, 2011

"Interrupters" film looks at stopping city violence

By Andrea Burzynski

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A woman in a headscarf runs into the street to calm a crowd before violence erupts. "This is ...

Thu, August 11, 2011

Potter finale is 2011's biggest film

The fantasy epic, the final movie in the hugely successful wizard series, has been hailed a ""global phenomenon"" by Warner Bros chiefs.

Warner President ...

Thu, August 11, 2011

No 'J. Edgar' for Toronto, New York Film Festivals

Presumptive awards favorite J. Edgar, Clint Eastwood's biopic starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the FBI founder and legendary eccentric, will be skipping both the ...

Wed, August 10, 2011

White House rejects claim about bin Laden raid film

By David Alexander

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Moviemakers producing a film about the U.S. special forces raid that killed Osama bin Laden are getting help ...

Wed, August 10, 2011

Ford surprised with award at Swiss film festival

The actor was handed the Golden Leopard for lifetime achievement at the event, which hosted the European premiere of his latest movie Cowboys & Aliens ...

Tue, August 09, 2011

Ford surprised with award at Swiss film festival

The actor was handed the Golden Leopard for lifetime achievement at the event, which hosted the European premiere of his latest movie Cowboys & Aliens ...

Mon, August 08, 2011

Classic "Dirty Dancing" film to get Hollywood remake

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The classic 1987 film "Dirty Dancing" is getting a remake, adding songs from the 1960s and brand new compositions to some ...

Fri, August 05, 2011

Hathaway's accent fears for new film

The Devil Wears Prada star fell in love with the role of Yorkshire-born Emma in the film, which is an adaptation of David Nicholls ...

Thu, August 04, 2011

Michelle Williams in "Marilyn" film gets NY debut

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "My Week with Marilyn," starring Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams as 1950s sex symbol Marilyn Monroe, will see its world premiere at ...

Thu, August 04, 2011

Hathaway's accent fears for new film

The Devil Wears Prada star fell in love with the role of Yorkshire-born Emma in the film, which is an adaptation of David Nicholls ...

Thu, August 04, 2011

Von Trier's new film to feature real sex scenes

The moviemaker was famously banned from the Cannes Film Festival in France in May (11) after he rambled on about his German heritage and ...

Wed, August 03, 2011

Lost Alfred Hitchcock film found in New Zealand

By Alex Dobuzinskis

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A lost 1920s Alfred Hitchcock film that provides clues into the legendary director's early working style has ...

Wed, August 03, 2011

Toronto film festival hot on docs? "You Betcha!"

By John McCrank

TORONTO (Reuters) - Death row, Sarah Palin, and wannabe Vulcans are some of the topics audiences can explore this year through the ...

Wed, August 03, 2011

Von Trier's new film to feature real sex scenes

The moviemaker was famously banned from the Cannes Film Festival in France in May (11) after he rambled on about his German heritage and ...

Wed, August 03, 2011

Pacino abandons film shoot after daughter's arrest

Julie Pacino, 21, was detained at a checkpoint in Manhattan on Saturday (30Jul11) after authorities found her blood alcohol level to be over the ...

Wed, August 03, 2011

Carrey's fainting fear on new film

The Dumb and Dumber star plays a stressed out businessman who inherits six penguins in the family comedy.

But the funnyman admits he struggled ...

Tue, August 02, 2011

Gotti film casts John Jr. but Lohan role in doubt

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Ben Foster has landed the lead role in the upcoming movie about crime boss John Gotti and his son, producers ...

Tue, August 02, 2011

Pacino abandons film shoot after daughter's arrest

Julie Pacino, 21, was detained at a checkpoint in Manhattan on Saturday (30Jul11) after authorities found her blood alcohol level to be over the ...

Tue, August 02, 2011

Carrey's fainting fear on new film

The Dumb and Dumber star plays a stressed out businessman who inherits six penguins in the family comedy.

But the funnyman admits he struggled ...

Tue, August 02, 2011

Jolie's tears over Sarajevo Film Festival honour

The Tomb Raider star received a standing ovation as she was handed the Heart of Sarajevo trophy for bringing attention to the plight of ...

Mon, August 01, 2011

True Blood stars film anti-bullying ads

The actor and his TV co-stars Kristin Bauer van Straten and Rutina Wesley have joined forces with The Trevor Project, a suicide prevention organisation ...

Mon, August 01, 2011

Pesci sues Gotti film bosses for $3 million fee

The Goodfellas star signed up to play Angelo Ruggiero, the enforcer of mob boss John Gotti, played by John Travolta.

He agreed to the ...

Sat, July 30, 2011

Tearful Jolie gets Sarajevo film festival award

By Daria Sito-Sucic

SARAJEVO (Reuters) - Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie was close to tears as she received a special award during an unannounced visit to ...

Sat, July 30, 2011

True Blood stars film anti-bullying ads

The actor and his TV co-stars Kristin Bauer van Straten and Rutina Wesley have joined forces with The Trevor Project, a suicide prevention organisation ...

Sat, July 30, 2011

Pesci sues Gotti film bosses for $3 million fee

The Goodfellas star signed up to play Angelo Ruggiero, the enforcer of mob boss John Gotti, played by John Travolta.

He agreed to the ...

Fri, July 29, 2011

True Blood stars film anti-bullying ads

The actor and his TV co-stars Kristin Bauer van Straten and Rutina Wesley have joined forces with The Trevor Project, a suicide prevention organisation ...

Fri, July 29, 2011

Pesci sues Gotti film bosses for $3 million fee

The Goodfellas star signed up to play Angelo Ruggiero, the enforcer of mob boss John Gotti, played by John Travolta.

He agreed to the ...

Fri, July 29, 2011

Manning hoping to win a place on film soundtrack

The star, who appears alongside actors Kevin Zegers and Jason Ritter in the music-themed drama, admits she is trying to win over Rosenbaum with ...

Thu, July 28, 2011

Polanski, Madonna films to air at Venice festival

ROME (Reuters) - Madonna's film about King Edward VIII's relationship with an American divorcee and Roman Polanski's "Carnage" are set to be ...

Thu, July 28, 2011

Postlethwaite film receives nomination

The late Oscar-nominated actor starred in futuristic movie The Age of Stupid, which focuses on a man looking back at footage of the world ...

Thu, July 28, 2011

Gaza film-makers decry Hamas censorship

By Nidal al-Mughrabi

GAZA (Reuters) - - "Cinema in Gaza is like writing on rocks with your fingers," says Palestinian writer-director Sweilem Al-Absi.

It's not ...

Tue, July 26, 2011

Rock documentaries shake up Toronto film festival

By Julie Gordon

TORONTO (Reuters) - Irish rockers U2 and American grunge band Pearl Jam will have the Toronto International Film Festival rocking this year ...

Sat, July 23, 2011

"Godfather" of film Coppola unveils new 3D 'Twixt'

By R.T. Watson

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola is ready to remind fantasy movie fans why they fell in love ...

Sat, July 23, 2011

Sarajevo Film Festival awards jailed Iranian director

By Maja Zuvela

SARAJEVO (Reuters) - The Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) opened late Friday honoring jailed Iranian film director Jafar Panahi whose directorial debut launched ...

Sat, July 23, 2011

Sarajevo Film Festival awards jailed Iranian director

By Maja Zuvela

SARAJEVO (Reuters) - The Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) opened late on Friday honoring jailed Iranian film director Jafar Panahi whose directorial debut ...

Fri, July 22, 2011

Viggo Mortensen at home in first Argentine film

By Luis Andres Henao

TIGRE, Argentina (Reuters) - Oscar-nominated actor Viggo Mortensen, best known as Aragorn in the "Lord of the Rings" films, says he ...

Thu, July 21, 2011

Beyonce says Eastwood film makes her day

By Alicia Powell and Christine Kearney

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Beyonce Knowles has had it all before turning 30, yet is still humbled by what ...

Mon, July 18, 2011

Russia lures Hollywood, raising bar for local film

By Nastassia Astrasheuskaya

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia may not become the next Hollywood, but Tinseltown is definitely coming to Russia, where audience numbers are growing ...

Fri, July 15, 2011

Colin Hanks gets "Lucky" with killer film, TV show

By Zorianna Kit

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Colin Hanks has murder on his mind these days. The 33 year-old actor currently stars on screen in ...

Sat, July 09, 2011

Murdoch hosts film screening amid hacking scandal

SUN VALLEY, Idaho (Reuters) - A crisis has erupted at media mogul Rupert Murdoch's London newspapers, but that didn't stop the News Corp ...

Thu, June 30, 2011

Forgotten Chaplin film fails to find buyer at auction

LONDON (Reuters) - A forgotten short film featuring footage of comic legend Charlie Chaplin failed to sell at a London auction despite expectations it could ...

Thu, June 30, 2011

After "Potter," Warner Bros eyes magic from DC Comics

By Alex Dobuzinskis

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - If only they could wave a magic wand, studio executives at Warner Bros. would make their "Harry Potter ...

Sun, June 26, 2011

Indie British film "Submarine" gains U.S. buzz

By Christine Kearney

NEW YORK (Reuters) - It may be in a different league to U.S. summer blockbusters like "Green Lantern" and "X-Men: First ...

Fri, June 17, 2011

Film Office OKs James Patterson Movie

DETROIT, MI (Metro Source) - A couple big stars just received a green light for film incentives on their next movie. The Michigan Film Office ...