ART MOVIES COVERAGE

Museum of the Moving Image to Build Jim Henson Gallery; Set for Winter 2014-15 Opening

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Museum of the Moving Image, The Jim Henson Legacy, and other officials today announced that the family of Jim Henson has donated nearly 400 puppets, costumes, props, and ot... (more...)

WADJDA Takes Top Honor at 8th Annual Gulf Film Festival

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Ms. Haifaa Al Mansour, director of the film, 'Wadjda,' has become the first Saudi woman to direct a feature film to win the 'Best Film Award' at the 8 t... (more...)

Short Film STRYNGS to Screen at the Cannes Film Festival Court Metrage

Stryngs, a short film written and directed by Dallas filmmaker Derek Presley, will be screened at the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival - Court Metrage (Short Film Corner) beginning May 15th to May 26t... (more...)

Martin Scorsese to Present Mel Brooks' AFI Lifetime Achievement Award

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the American Film Institute will honor Mel Brooks with the 41st AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest accolade for a career in film. The award will be presente... (more...)

The Largest Creative Industry Mixer Opens Today with Over 800 Guests - All Proceeds Benefit ALS

Rain or shine, in addition to the main studio we have 10 hospitality tents by Apex Event Production and plenty of free off street parking! (more...)

Image Entertainment Aquires LAST LOVE with Michael Caine

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, has acquired all U.S. rights to the romantic drama Last Love, based on Francoise Dorner's French novel La Douceur Assassine. Starring Os... (more...)

Disney Responds to 'Merida' Makeover Controversy

Following the backlash of Disney's makeover to BRAVE's beloved archer 'Merida,' the company has issued a statement in response. (more...)

Film Chronicling the 1911 Theft of the Mona Lisa Planned

Leonardo DiCaprio may have opened the Cannes Film Festival this week with his latest movie, 'The Great Gatsby,' but it has been Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, the Mona Lisa, that has stolen the show... (more...)

John Block's Documentary THE STAND-IN to Premiere on THIRTEEN, 6/19

Shot over a period of years, The Stand-in is a haunting tale of two men from opposite sides of the globe - an 'under the radar' Filipino health care attendant and an American television producer - w... (more...)

Image Entertainment Acquires Domestic Rights to Winnie Mandela Biopic Starring Jennifer Hudson

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, has acquired all U.S. rights to Winnie Mandela at the 2013 Cannes International Film Festival. (more...)

Film Society of Lincoln Center Presents 'An Evening with Joss Whedon', 5/29

The filmmaker conversation will follow a special sneak preview of his bold and modern adaptation of Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, opening at the Film Society on Friday, June 7. (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 Fea... (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 titl... (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),... (more...)

VIDEO: Ben Affleck, Bill Hader in SNL Season Finale Promo

Straight from his Oscar-nominated turn as director of ARGO, Ben Affleck will host the Season Finale of NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE this Saturday, May 18th. Check out the promo for the episode below! (more...)

Winners of 2013 Student Academy Awards Announced

Thirteen students from nine U.S. colleges and universities as well as three students from foreign universities have been selected as winners in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Studen... (more...)

Michael Di Jiacomo's 1-900-TONIGHT Now Available on iTunes

Indie film fans finally have the opportunity to see two veteran actors in an iconic New York City film that has not been shown in theaters: Michael Di Jiacomo's 1-900-TONIGHT the third in a trilogy of... (more...)

VIDEO: First Look - Rachel McAdams in Trailer for ABOUT TIME

The first international trailer has been released for the new Richard Curtis' ABOUT TIME, starring Bill Nighy and Rachel McAdams. The romantic comedy will arrive in theaters on September 6th. Get a fi... (more...)

Writers Guild of America East Takes New Name

The Writers Guild of America, East Foundation has changed its name - it is now called the Writers Guild Initiative (WGI). (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look - New Banner Revealed for THE LONE RANGER

THE LONE RANGER is coming to theaters on July 3, 2013. The film stars Armie Hammer in the title role and Johnny Depp as his faithful companion Tonto. Below, check out new banner art for the upcoming a... (more...)

Summer 2013 to Be Biggest Box Office Season on Record for 3D Films

This month is likely to go into the record books as the biggest May in history for 3D movie box office revenue, setting up Summer 2013 to be potentially the highest grossing box office season to date,... (more...)

ONE NIGHT STAND Now Available On iTunes

ONE NIGHT STAND, a riveting feature film documentary tracing the 24-hour musicals festival, is now available for download on iTunes. (more...)

Film Society of Lincoln Center to Honor Jackie Chan, 6/10 & 11

The Film Society of Lincoln Center and New York Asian Film Festival announced the details today for a rare series of appearances by international film icon, Jackie Chan on June 10 and 11, followed by ... (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look - Poster Art for Chad Crawford Kinkle's JUG FACE

Below, get a first look at a new domestic poster for Chad Crawford Kinkle's JUG FACE, starring Sean Young, Lauren Ashley Carter, Sean Bridgers. (more...)

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

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today their FREE Summer Talks series, kicking off next week with BEFORE MIDNIGHT director Richard Linklater, actors Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke on Thursday... (more...)