SAM RAIMI MOVIES COVERAGE

James Franco Receives Ally Award at 2013 Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Today

Celebrating 15 years of fierce and fabulous film, the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival hits the silver screens around Miami and Miami Beach now through May 5, 2013. The highlight of the festival wi... (more...)

VIDEO: Zach Braff Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Original Feature Film WISH I WAS HERE

Actor/writer/director Zach Braff today launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of the feature film WISH I WAS HERE. Braff will direct and star in the film which is based on an original ... (more...)

Jackie Robinson Biopic 42 Scores Weekend Box Office Win with $27.2M

The film, starring Harrison Ford, Chadwick Boseman, and Christopher Meloni, grossed a stellar $27.2 million, outperforming the latest entry in the SCARY MOVIE franchise. (more...)

James Franco to Receive Ally Award at 2013 Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, 4/27

Celebrating 15 years of fierce and fabulous film, the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival will hit the silver screens around Miami and Miami Beach from April 26 to May 5, 2013. The highlight of the fe... (more...)

James Franco to Receive Ally Award at 15th Annual Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival

The highlight of the festival will be a personal appearance by actor-author-director James Franco who will be at the event to accept the HBO Latin America Ally Award for his career accomplishments and... (more...)

EVIL DEAD is Most Definitely Alive; Remake Wins Weekend Box Office with $26 Million

EVIL DEAD may not have been as culturally decomposed as analysts previously thought. Despite lackluster reviews, (Manohla Dargis at The New York Times said the film 'has none of the first movie's hand... (more...)

Kenneth Branagh & Disney Narrow CINDERELLA Down to Three Actresses

Following the news that Emma Watson allegedly turned down the titular role in Disney's upcoming film adaptation of CINDERELLA, the studio and director have begun screen testing a new crop of young tal... (more...)

VIDEO: New Clip of Raimi's EVIL DEAD Remake

A new clip from the ?much-anticipated remake of EVIL DEAD has just debuted - check it out , via World Star Hip Hop, below! (more...)

VIDEO: Opening Credit Sequence for OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL

Sam Raimi's OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL has been the number one movie in America for two consecutive weeks. Today, Walt Disney Pictures has released the creative black and white opening credits sequence... (more...)

Magician Mark Wilson Brings 'Mysteries of Magic' to OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL at El Capitan thru 3/30

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre will present Disney's fantastical adventure 'Oz The Great and Powerful' in spectacular Disney Digital 3D and Dolby Atmos, it was announced today by Lylle Breie... (more...)

OZ THE GREAT & POWERFUL Holds on to Weekend Box Office with $42M

It seems that OZ's magic is just slightly more powerful than BURT WONDERSTONE's wonky slight-of-hand. Sam Raimi's fantasy adventure, a prequel to the hit film, THE WIZARD OF OZ, starring James Franco,... (more...)

VIDEO: New OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL Extended Clip

Disney's OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL hit theaters last weekend, but Disney has released a brand new extended clip from the film, directed by Sam Raimi and starring James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz... (more...)

Disney Plans 3D Live-Action BEAUTY & THE BEAST

Hot on the red ruby slippers of OZ: THE GREAT & POWERFUL's massive box office haul last weekend - to the tune of $80 million+ - Disney is moving ahead with a reimagined, 3D, live-action BEAUTY & THE B... (more...)

Emma Watson Bows Out of Disney's CINDERELLA Film Adaptation

Last month, BWW reported that Emma Watson was in talks to star in Disney's upcoming live film adaptation of the classic fairytale CINDERELLA. According to Comingsoon.net, the 'Harry Potter' actress ha... (more...)

OZ Has GREAT & POWERFUL Opening Weekend with $80M

OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL had a pretty magical opening weekend, sweeping the box office with over $80 million. (more...)

Photo Flash: James Franco Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

James Franco, who stars in Disney's OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL opening in theaters today, received the 2,492nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the El Capitan Theatre yesterday, March 7, ... (more...)

Photo Flash: James Franco Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL's James Franco was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier today - check out the photos from its unveiling below! (more...)

James Franco Reveals 'I'd Love to Do a Musical'

In an interview with Eonline this week, OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL star James Franco revealed that he would have loved to display his vocal chops in the upcoming Disney adventure film. (more...)

Seattle Mayor Proclaims Today 'OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL' Day

Disney announced that Mayor Michael McGinn has proclaimed today as OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL Day in the city of Seattle, Wash., in honor of Disney's fantastical adventure opening in theaters across th... (more...)

VIDEO: Director Sam Raimi & Cast Talk OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL

Disney's OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL opens in theaters tomorrow, Friday, March 8th. ComingSoon.net sat down with director Sam Raimi and the film stars James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle W... (more...)

Review Roundup: Disney's OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL

Disney's OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL opens in theaters tomorrow, Friday, March 8th. Directed by Sam Raimi the film stars James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams and Zach Braff. Below, ... (more...)

BREAKING NEWS: James Franco to Make Broadway Debut in OF MICE AND MEN!

James Franco stopped by last night's THE COLBERT REPORT on Comedy Central to promote his upcoming film 'Oz the Great and Powerful.' In the interview, the actor revealed that he will soon be coming to ... (more...)

Photo Flash: OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL Hot Air Balloon Arrives in NY's Central Park

The 'Journey To OZ Balloon' arrived in New York's Central Park this morning for Disney's highly anticipated film OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL, opening in theaters March 8, 2013. Below, check out photos o... (more...)

Walt Disney Records Releases OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL Original Score Soundtrack Today

Walt Disney Records will release the digital original motion picture soundtrack for OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL today, March 5, 2012.Oscar-nominated composer Danny Elfman reunites with director Sam Raim... (more...)

E! to Air Behind-the-Scenes Look at OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL, 3/7

Lions, and tigers, and… flying monkeys? Oh my! In this brand new 30-minute special, Giuliana Rancic takes fans on a journey into the creation of Disney's newest film OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL, with a ... (more...)