FAMILY FILMS MOVIES COVERAGE

NewFilmmakers NY to Screen DO YOU LIKE MY BASEMENT? and More for Experimental Doc Series, 5/29

On Wednesday, May 29th, NewFilmmakers presents its Experimental Documentary Series, a Short Film Program, and the new horror feature DO YOU LIKE MY BASEMENT. (more...)

UPDATE: Emily Blunt to Join INTO THE WOODS Film as 'The Baker's Wife'; Plus Christine Baranski as 'The Stepmother'?

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Emily Blunt is in talks to join Disney's film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's musical Into the Woods, directed by Rob Marshall. Now, sources have told The Wrap t... (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...)

MAD MAX Trilogy to Hit Blu-Ray on 6/4

Mad Max, the sci-fi franchise that introduced Mel Gibson to the world, will come together for the first time as a Blu-ray collection when Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) debuts the Mad Max Tril... (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...)

NewFilmmakers NY to Screen REHEARSALS, THE WAY OF GLASS and More, 5/22

On Wednesday, May 22nd, NewFilmmakers presents the Documentary REHEARSALS, a Short Film Program, and the feature THE WAY OF GLASS. (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...)

Epic Pictures to Develop Lionel Messi Biopic

Patrick Ewald, CEO, and Shaked Berenson, COO and co-founder of Epic Pictures Group, have just announced that their company has acquired all rights to the biography MESSI: The Inside Story of the Boy ... (more...)

Sony Movie Channel to Honor Filmmaker Ray Harryhausen w/ Afternoon Marathon, 5/11

To pay tribute to the legendary Ray Harryhausen's remarkable achievements, Sony Movie Channel has revised its schedule to include a special TV marathon, on Saturday, May 11, highlighting the filmmaker... (more...)

LEAPFROG, NINJA TURTLES Coming to DVD This July

Just in time for back-to-school shopping, LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc., the leader in educational entertainment, and Lionsgate Home Entertainment will join together once again to release the new LeapFro... (more...)

IMAX Theatres Across the Country Sell Out For STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS

IMAX theatres are reporting sell-outs of its special 'STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS' sneak peek shows on Wednesday, May 15 th, with showings in Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Se... (more...)

LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY'S RETURN Comes to Cannes Festival

Ashok Amritraj's Hyde Park International (HPI) announced today that the company has picked-up international rights to directors Will Finn and Daniel St. Pierre's 3D animated family adventure film LEGE... (more...)

Hyde Park International Acquires International Rights to LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY'S RETURN

Ashok Amritraj's Hyde Park International (HPI) announced today that the company has picked-up international rights to directors Will Finn and Daniel St. Pierre's 3D animated family adventure film LEGE... (more...)

The Film Arcade and Cinedigm Acquire Sundance Award Winner AFTERNOON DELIGHT

The Film Arcade and Cinedigm (CIDM) are proud to announce the acquisition of AFTERNOON DELIGHT, a provocative comedy about sex, marriage and finding yourself again. (more...)

Nickelodeon Announces First-Ever SPONGEBOB Film Competition

Nickelodeon today announced the first-ever global SpongeBob SquarePants-inspired short film competition, SpongeBob SquareShorts: Original Fan Tributes. (more...)

PEEPLES Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Released Today

Lakeshore Records will release the Peeples – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack EP digitally today, May 7, 2013. (more...)

Jacki Weaver and Julian Sands Join SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS Film

Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver (Animal Kingdom - 2011 and Silver Linings Playbook - 2013) and Julian Sands have been added to the cast of Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, the feature film based on Richard ... (more...)

Twentieth Century Fox and Bulgari Partner for Cleopatra 50th Anniversary

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, in partnership with Bulgari, has announceda global celebration fit for a queen to commemorate CLEOPATRA's 50th anniversary and pay tribute to the enduring leg... (more...)

Sarah Jessica Parker on SEX AND THE CITY 3: 'There is One Story Left to Tell'

In an interview with Extra this week, Parker admitted she's still ready and willing to become Carrie Bradshaw (Preston) once more. (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...)

PLAY THIS MOVIE LOUD! Film Series Runs at Moving Image, Now thru 6/9

Museum of the Moving Image will present an eighteen-film screening series celebrating music movies on the big screen, in conjunction with its current exhibition Spectacle: The Music Video. Taking its ... (more...)

PEEPLES Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to Release 5/7

Lakeshore Records will release the Peeples – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack EP digitally on May 7, 2013. (more...)

Long-Awaited ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT Doc Set for Digital Release Tomorrow

Digital entertainment curator FilmBuff (www.filmbuff.com), direct to consumer platform VHX (www.vhx.tv) and Tugg, Inc. (www.tugg.com), a web-platform that enables individuals to choose the films that ... (more...)

STRUCK BY LIGHTENING Among Cinedigm's May Releases

Cinedigm announces May releases including Shane Carruth's Upstream Color, The Rabbi's Cat, Struck By Lightning. All titles are releasing on DVD and Digital Download (more...)

PLAY THIS MOVIE LOUD! Film Series to Run at Moving Image, 5/4-6/9

Museum of the Moving Image will present an eighteen-film screening series celebrating music movies on the big screen, in conjunction with its current exhibition Spectacle: The Music Video. Taking its ... (more...)