SAM MENDES MOVIES COVERAGE

Behind The Scenes Of CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

The highly anticipated new stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's iconic children's book and its subsequent celebrated feature film, CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is making its way to the West End in a sp... (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...)

Jake Gyllenhaal & Rene Russo to Star in Indie Drama NIGHTCRAWLER

According to Variety, Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo have officially signed on to lead Dan Gilroy's upcoming dark indie flick NIGHTCRAWLER. Tony Gilroy is set to produce alongside Gyllenhaal. (more...)

UPDATE: Roundabout Bringing CABARET Back to Studio 54 in 2014? Cumming to Reprise Role; Hathaway Not Confirmed

Now according to the New York Times, Roundabout Theater Company, which revived the musical back in 1998, is planning to bring the show back to Studio 54 in early 2014. Composer John Kander revealed to... (more...)

Image Entertainment Acquires Thriller BLOOD Starring Paul Bettany

Image Entertainment, Inc., a subsidiary of RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE), has acquired all U.S. and Canadian rights to Nick Murphy's thriller BLOOD from IM Global genre division Octane. (more...)

Helen Mirren Criticizes Sam Mendes in Awards Speech

Internationally recognized stage and screen icon Dame Helen Mirren criticized Academy Award-winning director Sam Mendes at the Empire Awards earlier this week, citing his lack of awareness of female c... (more...)

BOND Producer Barbara Broccoli Bent on Getting Sam Mendes Back

Barbara Broccoli wants Sam Mendes to slow the Aston Martin on departing the James Bond franchise. In an interview with Getty Images Entertainment, Broccoli sat down with her co-producer Michael G. Wil... (more...)

InDepth InterView Exclusive: Cameron Mackintosh Talks LES MISERABLES Onstage & Onscreen, Plus PHANTOM, OLIVER!, MISS SAIGON, BARNUM & More

Today we are talking to the king of the modern musical and the most successful theatrical producer in history - the man behind the original productions of countless iconic musicals, among them: LES MI... (more...)

Daniel Craig Confirmed To Return As Bond By 2016

Broadway and Hollywood superstar Daniel Craig has been officially confirmed to return as James Bond in the next installment of the iconic action film franchise, which now has been reported to be aimin... (more...)

Emilia Clarke & Iain Glen In New GAME OF THRONES Clip

Stage and screen crossover stars Emilia Clarke and Iain Glen re-team onscreen for Season Three of HBO's tentpole adult fantasy series Game of Thrones in a new clip just released. (more...)

Sam Mendes Will Not Direct Next JAMES BOND Film

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sam Mendes will not be returning to direct the next installment of the JAMES BOND franchise. The Oscar winner played a key role in breathing new life into the 007 ... (more...)

SKYFALL Comes to Digital HD, Blu-ray/DVD Today

Box-office smash, SKYFALL, will soon be available to own in high-definition, it was announced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. ... (more...)

Photo Flash: Anne Hathaway & More Win at 2013 BAFTA Awards

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced the winners of the 2013 BAFTA Awards last night, Sunday February 10 in London. Below, check out the full list of winners as well as photos fro... (more...)

ARGO Wins 'Best Film' at 2013 BAFTA Awards - All the Winners Here!

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts were held today in the UK, and once again, ARGO took home the top two prizes: 'Best Film,' and 'Best Director' for Ben Affleck. (more...)

A Slew Of Theatre Names To Attend BAFTAs On Sunday, 2/10

This season's THE HEIRESS herself, Jessica Chastain, joins LES MISERABLES star Hugh Jackman as well as prominent theatre names such as this summer's Shakespeare-In-The-Park INTO THE WOODS lead Amy Ada... (more...)

SKYFALL Coming to Digital HD, Blu-ray/DVD This February

Box-office smash, SKYFALL, will soon be available to own in high-definition, it was announced today by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertain... (more...)

SKYFALL's Sam Mendes & John Logan to Create Historical Horror Series for Showtime

According to Deadline, SKYFALL's director, Sam Mendes, and its and co-writer, John Logan, have officially signed a deal with Showtime to create a high-concept drama for the network. Following their fi... (more...)

ARGO, LINCOLN, LES MIS Among 2012 BAFTA Nominees

The full list of nominations has been announced for the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) which will take place on Sunday February 10th at London's Royal Opera House. In the category for Best Pictur... (more...)

DISCONNECT Among Line-Up of 2013 Santa Barbara Film Festival

The Santa Barbara Film Festival has announced its 2013 lineup. The 28th edition features films from 49 countries and runs January 24-February 3. The festival will open with DISCONNECT, a drama starrin... (more...)

Kate Winslet Secretly Weds Ned Rocknroll in New York

EW reports that Kate Winslet has wed the nephew of Richard Branson, Ned Rocknroll (born Abel Smith) in a secret ceremony in New York earlier in the month. (more...)

FSLC's Film Comment Magazine Announces 2012 'Best of Year' Lists

Film Comment's annual end-of-the-year survey of film critics, journalists, film section editors, and past and present contributors was released today with Leos Carax's HOLY MOTORS, Paul Thomas Anders... (more...)

SKYFALL Becomes the Biggest UK Release of All Time

SKYFALL, the most recent installment of the James Bond adventure, has become the biggest UK release of all time, earning £94,277,612 in just 40 days. Below is the official announcement: (more...)

Photo Flash: Javier Bardem Honored With Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored one of Spain's greatest exports, Javier Bardem with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday, Thursday, November 8, 2012. Below, check out photos from t... (more...)

Sony Classical Releases Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of SKYFALL Today, 11/6

Sony Classical releases the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of SKYFALL™ today, November 6, 2012, consisting of original music written by leading film composer Thomas Newman. From Albert R. Broccoli... (more...)

Tony Winners Logan, Mendes to Join Forces on Vampire Hunter Drama Series

Deadline reports that Tony winning SKYFALL co-writer John Logan and director Sam Mendes will soon join forces again for an upcoming Vampire Hunter drama series for TV. (more...)