FOREIGN MOVIES COVERAGE

First Run Acquires World Trade Center Documentary 16 ACRES

The critically acclaimed new documentary on the politics and drama behind the World Trade Center rebuilding project, 16 ACRES, has been picked up for North American distribution by New York-based Firs... (more...)

Monterey Media Acquires THE CITIZEN with Agnes Bruckner

monterey media has completed a deal with production company 3K Pictures for all US and Canada rights to Sam Kadi's debut drama THE CITIZEN starring Agnes Bruckner (BLOOD AND CHOCOLATE, THE WOODS), Kha... (more...)

OSCARS Switch-Up: Two Animated Feature Films Can Now Win Category

The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences approved rules for the 86th Oscars. The most significant change affects the Animated Feature Film category. (more...)

The Weinstein Company Developing CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON Sequel

The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today production of CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON II - THE GREEN DESTINY will begin in March 2014 in Asia. Yuen Wo Ping is set to direct with Donnie Yen starring... (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...)

Al Pacino to Star in David Gordon Green's MANGLEHORN

Academy Award winner Al Pacino has signed on to star in David Gordon Green's drama, "Manglehorn," financed and produced by Worldview Entertainment. (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...)

Sundance Institute Selects 13 Projects for Directors and Screenwriters Labs, June 2013

Sundance Institute today announced the 13 projects selected for its annual June Directors and Screenwriters Labs, taking place at the Sundance Resort in Utah from May 27 through June 27. Under the lea... (more...)

Academy Announces 2013 Student Awards Finalists

Thirty-eight students from 17 U.S. colleges and universities as well as nine students from foreign universities have been selected as finalists in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Stud... (more...)

IRON MAN 3 Grosses $7.1 Million in Overseas IMAX Theaters

IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Marvel Entertainment announced that Marvel's Iron Man 3(TM) has grossed an estimated $7.1 million in 113 IMAX theatres since its open on Wednesday, April 24, ... (more...)

Michele, Franco & More Show Support For Braff's Kickstarter Film

Stage and screen star Zach Braff has established a Kickstarter account as a means to fund his new feature film project, WISH I WAS HERE, based on an original screenplay co-written with his brother, an... (more...)

OLD GHOSTS, NEW DREAMS Cambodia Program Set for Film Society of Lincoln Center, Now thru 4/25

The Film Society of Lincoln Center previously announced Old Ghosts, New Dreams: The Emerging Cambodian Cinema (today, April 19-25). To be presented in conjunction with the citywide Season of Cambodia ... (more...)

71st Annual GOLDEN GLOBES AWARDS to Air on NBC, 1/12

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) and producer dick clark productions (dcp) present 'The 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards” live on Sunday, January 12, 2014. (more...)

Johnny Depp Among Winners of 2013 LOGO NewNowNext Awards

Some of today's hottest emerging and seasoned talent in film, television, fashion and music came together at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA on April 13 for the 'Logo NewNowNext Awards 2013.' (more...)

Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria & More Among 2013 Tribeca Film Festival Jurors

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by founding partner American Express, today announced its jurors - a diverse group of 42 industry leaders, including award-winning filmmakers, writers, produ... (more...)

Juries Announced For 2013 Tribeca Film Festival and Tribeca Film Institute Programs

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by founding partner American Express, today announced its jurors - a diverse group of 42 industry leaders, including award-winning filmmakers, writers, produ... (more...)

Selena Gomez, Bill Crudup Among Cast of William H. Macy's RUDDERLESS

It was announced today that Billy Crudup ('Almost Famous,' 'Watchmen'), Anton Yelchin ('Star Trek,' 'Terminator Salvation,' 'Like Crazy'), Selena Gomez ('Spring Breakers') and Laurence Fishburne ('The... (more...)

Van Vlahakis Biopic A GREEN STORY to Hit Theaters 5/24

Indican Pictures announced today that it has set May 24th, 2013 as the theatrical release date of the Van Vlahakis biopic, A GREEN STORY. The film was written and directed by Nika Agiashvili and stars... (more...)

INTO THE WOODS Film To Start Shooting In October?

According to a new interview with China Daily in promotion of her Oscar-winning work in THE IRON LADY, Meryl Streep confirms that the feature film adaptation of the multi-Tony Award-winning musical IN... (more...)

2013 Student Academy Awards Entry Deadlines Approaching

The deadlines to submit entries for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 2013 Student Academy Awards competition are Friday, March 22 (Foreign Film category), and Monday, April 1 (all othe... (more...)

OLD GHOSTS, NEW DREAMS Cambodia Program Set for Film Society of Lincoln Center, 4/19-25

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today Old Ghosts, New Dreams: The Emerging Cambodian Cinema (April 19-25). To be presented in conjunction with the citywide Season of Cambodia arts festiva... (more...)

Harrison Ford to Receive CINEMACON Lifetime Achievement Award

Legendary actor Harrison Ford will receive the 'CinemaCon Lifetime Achievement Award' at this year's CinemaCon, it was announced today by the convention's Managing Director Mitch Neuhauser. (more...)

BWW TV: Clip Released from EMPEROR

A gripping tale of love and honor forged between fierce enemies of war, EMPEROR tells the story, inspired by true events, of the bold and secret moves that won the peace in the shadows of post-war Jap... (more...)

Epic Pictures Group Expands Film Production and Finance Operations

Patrick Ewald and Shaked Berenson's Epic Pictures Group is expanding its film production and finance operations with the hiring of John Short as V.P. of International Sales. The hiring marks Ewald and... (more...)

Barnes & Noble Announces New NOOK Video Partnerships with Major Studios

NOOK Media LLC, a subsidiary of Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, announced it will bring even more popular movies and TV shows... (more...)