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VIDEO: First Look - Disney's PLANES TAKES FLIGHT

Walt Disney Studios has just released a new video "Disney's PLANES Takes Flight," featuring music by the film's composer, Mark Mancina. Check it out below! (more...)

Review Roundup: J.J. Abrams' STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS

J.J. Abrams' STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS hits theaters tomorrow, Friday May 17th. Let's see what the critics have to say! (more...)

STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS Tops Fandango's 'Most Anticipated Movie' List

Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, reported today that J.J. Abrams' highly anticipated 'Star Trek Into Darkness' garnered 96 out of 100 score on the company's Fanticipation movie buzz indicator that measures fan sentiment around the weekend box office line-up. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look - Photo for Lars von Trier's NYMPHOMANIAC

Zentropa Entertainments and Nordisk Film have released a new promo photo for Lars von Trier's NYMPHOMANIAC, along with the news that the film will have its world premiere in Copenhagen, Denmark this December. Get a first look below! (more...)

Cate Blanchett to Star in David Mamet's BLACKBIRD

Variety reports that Cate Blanchett has signed on to lead David Mamet's BLACKBIRD, described as 'a present-day Hitchcockian nailbiter turning on a secret explanation for the 1963 assassination of U.S. president John F. Kennedy.' (more...)

VIDEO: JJ Abrams Get 'Star Wars' Advice from JIMMY KIMMEL Audience

J.J. Abrams stopped by JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE last night to discuss his highly anticipated film Star Trek: Into Darkness. Below, check out what advice audience members had to share with the director! (more...)

Scarlett Johansson to Make Directorial Debut in SUMMER CROSSING

Variety reports that Scarlett Johansson will make her directorial debut in the upcoming big screen has adaptation of Truman Capote's novel SUMMER CROSSING. (more...)

Anne Hathaway Confirmed for Film Musical SONG ONE

Movieweb.com reports that Anne Hathaway has officially signed on to star in a new musical drama SONG ONE from Worldview Entertainment. The project will be helmed by Kate Barker-Froyland from her own screenplay. (more...)

BEFORE MIDNIGHT's Richard Linklater, Ethan Hawke and More Kick Off Film Society of Lincoln Center's Free Summer Talks

The Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced its FREE Summer Talks series, kicking off this week with BEFORE MIDNIGHT director Richard Linklater, actors Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke tonight, May 16th at 8PM at the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center's Amphitheater. Moderated by Film Comment contributor Phillip Lopate, the evening will be free to the public and will include a selection of clips and questions from the audience. (more...)

Amanda Seyfried & Chris Pine to Lead Nuclear Wasteland Film Z FOR ZACHARIAH

Chris Pine and Seyfried have signed on to star in Craig Zobel's film adaptation of Rober C. O'Brien's classic sci-fi novel Z FOR ZACHARIAH, it was announced today. Tobey Maguire will produce via Material Pictures along with Zik Zak Filmworks. (more...)

Samuel L. Jackson to Join Hailee Steinfeld in BARELY LETHAL

According to Variety, the acclaimed actor has signed on for Kyle Newman's upcoming action-comedy BARELY LETHAL. The film, penned by John D'Arco, will be produced by Brett Ratner, RKO and Hopscotch Features. (more...)

IRON MAN 3 to Hit $1 Billion in Worldwide Sales Tomorrow

According to Deadline, the third installment following the iconic Tony Stark will hit $1 billion in worldwide sales tomorrow, while simultaneously reaching $300 million at the domestic box office. As of today, the film has currently earned $685.6 million internationally, and $294.7 million in the U.S. (more...)

Whedon's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to Open 2013 'Oscars Outdoors' Summer Season

The 2013 Oscars Outdoors summer movie season kicks off with Joss Whedon's 'Much Ado about Nothing,' presented by KCRW's 'Matt's Movies,' on Wednesday, June 5. The movie stars Amy Acker, Alexis Denisoff, Clark Gregg, Nathan Fillion, Fran Kranz and Sean Maher, all of whom will join Whedon for a post-screening Q&A moderated by KCRW's Matt Holzman. (more...)

Image Entertainment Picks Up TOKAREV Starring Nicolas Cage

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, has acquired all US and Canadian rights to Hannibal Classics' new action-thriller Tokarev, starring Nicolas Cage. Tokarev (working title) is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2014. The deal was announced today by Image Entertainment's Chief Acquisitions Officer, Bill Bromiley. (more...)

Disney Yanks Made Over 'Merida' Amid Backlash

Amidst the upheavel that BRAVE's 'Merida' had undergone a sexified makeover for her induction into the Disney Princess ranks, the company has promptly yanked her from its website. (more...)

Photo Flash: Angelina Jolie Covers TIME Magazine After Double Mastectomy Reveal

Yesterday, Angelina Jolie penned an op-ed piece in The New York Times, announcing that she had undergone a double mastectomy in order to minimize the likelihood of breast cancer. Today, TIME Magazine revealed that Jolie would cover the next issue of their magazine, and featured in a lengthy examination of the genetic testing process. You can check out the cover below. (more...)

THE GREAT GATSBY Soundtrack Lands at No. 2 on Billboard Album Chart

The Great Gatsby, the companion album to the Baz Luhrmann-directed movie of the same name, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart this week, selling 136,840 copies and becoming the best-selling movie soundtrack since The Hunger Games. This is the third soundtrack from a Baz Luhrmann film to reach the top three, following William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge! (more...)

Philip Seymour Hoffman Signs on for GOD'S POCKET

According to Deadline, the acclaimed actor has signed on to star in the film from Park Pictures, based upon Pete Dexter's novel. John Slattery will take the helm as his directorial debut. He co-adapted the script with Alex Metcalf. (more...)

Liza Minnelli Coming Back To Broadway? Aznavour Pens Solo Show

According to French newsmagazine Le Figaro, Broadway and Hollywood legend Liza Minnelli has inspired a new solo stage musical project and is firmly intending on taking it to the Great White Way in the next year. (more...)

THE NUMBERS STATION Set for DVD & Blu-ray Release, 5/28

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces the release of the action/thriller, The Numbers Station, starring John Cusack (The Raven), Malin Akerman (Couple's Retreat), Liam Cunningham (Game of Thrones) and Lucy Griffiths (True Blood). From the producers of Daybreakers, The Matador and The Cooler, the film was directed by Danish director Kasper Barfoed and written by F. Scott Frazier. The Numbers Station is available for an SRP of $29.97 Blu-rayTM and $27.97 for DVD on May 28, 2013. (more...)

VIDEO: First Look - Billy Zane Stars in A GREEN STORY

Below, check out a trailer for Indican Pictures' A GREEN STORY, coming to theaters on May 24, 2013. The film was written and directed by Nika Agiashvili and stars Ed O'Ross, Shannon Elizabeth, Annabella Sciorra, George Finn, Malcolm McDowell, Roger Bart, Alexis Georgoulis and Billy Zane. (more...)

VIDEO: First Look - Warner Bros Animated LEGO BATMAN

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released a clip from the upcoming animated adaptation of the popular "LEGO BATMAN" video game. Get a first look below! (more...)

Bill Ray to Write and Direct Sci-Fi Film DEPARTURE

Good Universe announced today that Billy Ray (The Hunger Games, Breach, Shattered Glass, and the upcomingCaptain Phillips) will direct DEPARTURE for the studio, from an original script he wrote. (more...)

VIDEO: First Look - Vin Diesel in Trailer for RIDDICK

Prepare for the latest chapter of the groundbreaking saga that began with 2000's hit sci-fi film Pitch Black and 2004's The Chronicles of Riddick. Below, get a first look at the trailer for David Twohy's RIDDICK, coming to theaters on September 6th from Universal Pictures. (more...)

ANGRY BIRDS Feature Film to Hit Theaters 7/1

Sony Pictures Entertainment has won the exclusive worldwide distribution rights to the ANGRY BIRDS animated film, making it one of the most high-profile deals of the year. (more...)