SPIRIT AWARDS MOVIES COVERAGE

Morgan Freeman, Diane Keaton to Lead Comedy LIFE ITSELF

The film comes from Myriad Pictures, and is based upon Jill Ciment's novel HEROICE MEASURES. The studio recently tapped Richard Loncraine to direct. Freeman's Revelations Entertainment will produce al... (more...)

Photo Flash: SVA's 2013 Dusty Film & Animation Festival and Awards

School of Visual Arts (SVA) announced the winners of its 2013 Dusty Film & Animation Festival and Awards, now in its 24th year, at an awards ceremony held May 7, 2013 at New York City's SVA Theatre (3... (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...)

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...)

InDepth InterView: Rita Moreno Talks New Memoir, Broadway, Hollywood, Upcoming Projects & More

Today we are talking to a legendary triple-threat performer who over the course of her unique career has become one of a select few in show business to have attained the entertainment quadruple crown ... (more...)

Steve Carell Film to Close 2013 LA FILM FESTIVAL: Full Line-Up Announced

Today the Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by Film Independent, in conjunction with Presenting Media Sponsor the Los Angeles Times and Host Partner L.A. LIVE, announced its official US and interna... (more...)

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...)

David O. Russell Named Guest Director for 2013 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL

Today the Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by Film Independent, in conjunction with Presenting Media Sponsor Los Angeles Times and Host Partner L.A. LIVE, announced Academy Award nominated and Fil... (more...)

Joel McHale to Join Adam Sandler & Drew Barrymore in New Romantic Comedy

According to The Hollywood Reporter, McHale has officially signed on to join veteran film duo Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore in an untitled upcoming romantic comedy from Ivan Menchell and Clare Sera.... (more...)

Morgan Freeman to Join Johnny Depp in TRANSCENDANCE

Legendary actor Morgan Freeman has officially signed on to join Johnny Depp in Wally Pfister's directorial debut, TRANSCENDENCE, it was announced today. (more...)

Variance Films & FilmBuff to to Release Comedy THE HISTORY OF FUTURE FOLK

Variance Films and FilmBuff announced today that they are releasing festival favorite THE HISTORY OF FUTURE FOLK, the debut feature from filmmakers J. Anderson Mitchell and Jeremy Kipp Walker. (more...)

Pedro Almodovar's I'M SO EXCITED to Premiere at 2013 Los Angeles Film Festival

Today the Los Angeles Film Festival, in conjunction with Presenting Media Sponsor the Los Angeles Times and Host Partner L.A. LIVE, announced the North American Premiere of Pedro Almodovar's I'm So Ex... (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...)

THE COMPANY YOU KEEP Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Released Today

Milan Records releases The Company You Keep - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally and in stores today, April 2, 2013. The album features original music by 2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induct... (more...)

James Spader to Star Opposite Meryl Streep & Tommy Lee Jones in THE HOMESMAN

Tommy Lee Jones is bent on signing an all-star cast for his upcoming period film THE HOMESMAN. According to The Hollywood Reporter, James Spader is the latest actor to join the movie, which Jones will... (more...)

THE ENGLISH TEACHER Among Cinedigm's New April Releases

Cinedigm-New Video announces new April releases and titles of interest: (more...)

THE COMPANY YOU KEEP Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Coming 4/2

Milan Records will release The Company You Keep – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally and in stores on April 2, 2013. The album features original music by 2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induc... (more...)

Sun Valley Film Festival Announces 2013 Award Winners; Jodie Foster Gets Key to Sun Valley

Eight awards were presented to filmmakers at the conclusion of the highly successful 2013 Sun Valley Film Festival, presented by Zions Bank. (more...)

Nat Geo WILD, Sun Valley Film Fest, & African Wildlife Foundation Announce 'Wild to Inspire Short Film Competition'

Nat Geo WILD, in partnership with the Sun Valley Film Festival and the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), announced today at the Sun Valley Film Festival the first annual WILD to INSPIRE Short Film Co... (more...)

Tribeca Film Institute Announces Projects for 10th Annual Tribeca All Access Program

The Tribeca Film Institute (TFI) today announced projects selected for the 10th Annual Tribeca All Access (TAA) program. TAA will support each project with an initial $15,000 grant as well as offer y... (more...)

Harrison Ford Among Winners of Maverick Spirit Award

Legends Harrison Ford (Star Wars, Indiana Jones), Chuck Palahniuk (Fight Club), Phil Molyneux (President & COO, Sony Electronics), Chris Cookson (President, Sony Pictures Technologies) and Salman Rush... (more...)

Catherine Borek Joins Post-Film Panel for Rubicon Theatre's Screening of OT: OUR TOWN Doc Today

Rubicon Theatre Company previously announced that Catherine Borek, star of the documentary 'OT: OUR TOWN,' will join director Scott Hamilton Kennedy and representatives from Rubicon's cast of Our Town... (more...)

LES MIS Surpasses $400 Million Mark in Worldwide Sales

Following its recent Oscar wins, LES MISERABLES has officially surpassed the $400 million mark in worldwide sales, making it the second highest-grossing movie musical of all time. (more...)

Chard Hartigan's THIS IS MARTIN BONNER Set for Summer Theatrical Release

Monterey Media Inc. announced today that the company has acquired U.S. distribution rights to THIS IS MARTIN BONNER, directed by Chad Hartigan. Starring Paul Eenhoorn and Richmond Arquette, THIS IS MA... (more...)