THE ACADEMY AWARDS MOVIES COVERAGE

Gene Wilder Calls Tim Burton's CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY an 'Insult'

'I think it's an insult,' Wilder said at the 92Y in New York City, according to Moviefone.'It's probably Warner Bros.' insult.' (more...)

40th Annual Daytime EMMY Awards to Feature Smithsonian Presentation

Melody Thomas Scott and Alex Trebek will make a special appearance on the HLN June 16th Broadcast to announce the NATAS partnership with The Smithsonian and present Nikki's Wedding Gown from The Young... (more...)

FilmDistrict to Acquire U.S. Rights to Elton John Musical Film ROCKETMAN

Deadline.com reports that FilmDistrict is close to signing a deal to acquire U.S. rights to ROCKETMAN, the Michael Gracey-directed biographical musical film about legendary singer Elton John. (more...)

Carrie Fisher to Present Outstanding Special Class-Animation Award at Daytime Emmys

Executive Producer Gabriel Gornell announced this will be the first ever telecast of the Outstanding Special Class-Animation Award to be presented by Carrie Fisher. (more...)

Josh Gad to Star in New Kevin Hart Comedy

Miramax and Screen Gems are collaborating on a currently UNTITLED comedy that will star Kevin Hart (Think Like a Man, Let Me Explain and Ride Along) and Josh Gad (Love & Other Drugs and 21). (more...)

Josh Gad & Kevin Hart to Star in Untitled Miramax Comedy

Miramax and Screen Gems are collaborating on a currently UNTITLED comedy that will star Kevin Hart (Think Like a Man, Let Me Explainand Ride Along) and Josh Gad (Love & Other Drugs and 21). Jeremy Ga... (more...)

Dustin Hoffman, Judi Dench to Co-star in Film Adaptation of Roald Dahl's ESIOTROT

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Cole Payne Launches New Venture: Traverse Media

Independent film producer Cole Payne announced today that he is launching a new Los Angeles-based film and television production, distribution and talent management company called Traverse Media. (more...)

Unpublished Marilyn Monroe Photographs to Be Sold At Auction, 7/27

Over 3,700 unpublished Marilyn Monroe images highlight the auction. All images are to be sold with copyright and will go up for auction on July 27. (more...)

CHASING ICE Among Cinedigm's June Releases

Cinedigm June releases include Oscar-Nominated documentary CHASING ICE, Alex Karpovsky's SUPPORTING CHARACTERS and other great titles perfect for summer! (more...)

Warner Bros to Celebrate 75th Anniversary of THE WIZARD OF OZ in 3D & IMAX!

Marking the 75th anniversary of THE WIZARD OF OZ, Warner Bros. has produced a 3D remastered version of the film which will launch a comprehensive, cross-divisional campaign encompassing theatrical, ho... (more...)

Quvenzhane Wallis Among Presenters for 2013 STUDENT ACADEMY AWARDS

Actors Clark Gregg, Jason Schwartzman and Quvenzhané Wallis and director Kimberly Peirce have been tapped to present at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 40th Student Academy Awards (more...)

Sundance Institute and Skywalker Sound to Host 2013-14 Music and Sound Design Labs at Skywalker Ranch

Sundance Institute and Skywalker Sound today announced that the Sundance Institute Music and Sound Design Labs at Skywalker Sound will take place at Skywalker Ranch in 2013 and 2014 and also announced... (more...)

Sundance Institute & Skywalker Sound Announce New Collaboration

Sundance Institute and Skywalker Sound today announced that the Sundance Institute Music and Sound Design Labs at Skywalker Sound will take place at Skywalker Ranch in 2013 and 2014 (more...)

Sony Movie Channel Turns Up The Heat This June with Hot Summer Movies

Sony Movie Channel is turning up the heat on Saturday nights in June as part of its 'Summer Uncensored' stunt when it spotlights hot summer-themed and romantic adventure-filled movies (more...)

AFTER EARTH Soundtrack Set for 6/11 Release

Sony Music is pleased to announce the release of the original soundtrack, After Earth, directed by M.Night Shyamalan, featuring music written by Academy Award nominated film composer James Newton How... (more...)

Tom Hardy in Consideration to Play Sir Elton John in ROCKETMAN?

According to Hitfix, resident action-star Tom Hardy is being considered to play Sir Elton John in the upcoming biopic, currently being developed by Rocket Pictures, John, and directed by Michael Grace... (more...)

WWE and Warner Bros. to Co-Produce FLINTSTONES Animated Film

Warner Bros. and WWE Studios (NYSE:WWE) today announced they are once again teaming up; this time to co-produce a FLINTSTONES animated movie to be released in early 2015. (more...)

Josh Brolin Joins Paul Thomas Anderson's INHERENT VICE

Brolin joins Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Martin Short Owen Wilson, and Jena Malone for the film. Sean Penn is also reportedly considering a role. (more...)

Tom Cruise Exits THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.

The action star was set to appear alongside Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander in the big screen adaptation of NBC's hit 1960s television series. The site reports that Cruise exited the project in order... (more...)

Seth MacFarlane & Mark Wahlberg Among Spike TV's GUYS CHOICE 2013 Attendees

Spike TV's “Guys Choice” (#GuysChoice) to feature an all-star roster of presenters and attendees asSeth MacFarlane, Mark Wahlberg, Vin Diesel, The Dude himself, Academy Award-winner Jeff Bridges, Jaso... (more...)

Minnelli Visits Tyson, Williams, Gooding Jr. At TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL

Stage and screen icon Liza Minnelli just recently took a very special trip only Broadway can offer and visited some recognizable personalities behind the scenes while she did so while attending the hi... (more...)

GIRLS IN THE BAND Set for 2-Week Run at Quad Cinema

Following a successful weeklong run at Lincoln Center, the acclaimed documentary The Girls in the Band is coming to New York's Quad Cinema for a two-week run beginning May 24. Written, directed and pr... (more...)

DARK SKIES Set for DVD, Blu-ray Release on 5/28

This May, Anchor Bay Entertainment and Dimension Films will unleash the supernatural thriller DARK SKIES on Blu-ray and DVD. From the producer of Paranormal Activity, Insidious and Sinister, DARK SKIE... (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...)