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Exclusive New Still From Pixar's Inside Out
A quick look at next year's release schedule finds a new Pixar film nestled in the middle like a jewel in a particularly spectacular crown. Inside Out is that film. It forms an integral part of Empire's big preview of 2015 in the upcoming February issue, with an exclusive new still that we're excited to share with you below.
From: Empire Online 29/12/2014
Michael Caine: Cockneys rock
Sir Michael Caine proclaims all cockneys are funny.
The British actor had an impoverished childhood growing up in south London but has gone on to become a mega star.
From: Film-News 28/12/2014
Bill Murray: Meanness isn't acting
Bill Murray is good at giving people a death stare.
The veteran star is known for his witty and sarcastic roles, playing everything from aging actor Bob Harris in Lost in Translation to himself in Zombieland. While he is aware of his reputation for being a wisecracking, cynical performer, he thinks it's just as hard to put on an emotional performance.
From: Film-News 28/12/2014
Paul Thomas Anderson: 'Inherent Vice is like a sweet, dripping aching for the past'
Film-maker Paul Thomas Anderson talks about Inherent Vice, his new nostalgia noir based on a Thomas Pynchon novel, in which a stoned private eye hits the trail of his ex, and leads a homage to 70s California.
From: The Guardian - Film News 28/12/2014
How Idris Elba Addressed His Rumored James Bond Role
Though the chaos that arose from The Interview has been the main discussion amidst the Sony hacking scandal, another alleged leaked email had also created a global debate on a different subject. This debate questions the requirements to play James Bond.
From: Cinema Blend 27/12/2014
The Steve Jobs Movie Is Looking For Extras With Lots Of Hair
The new Steve Jobs film is not going to feature the typical Silicon Valley look we've grown accustomed to, with the Mark Zuckerberg basics like a gray t-shirt or the button up shirt and hoodie combo seen in Mike Judge's HBO hit series.
From: Cinema Blend 27/12/2014
David Ryall Dies At 79: UK Character Actor Starred In 'Harry Potter', On TV
David Ryall, maybe best known to American audiences for playing Elphias Doge in 2010's Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part I but who appeared in a slew of British TV series and miniseries over a five-decade career, died on Christmas Day. He was 79.
From: Deadline 27/12/2014
'Exodus' Will Not Be Released In UAE; Ban Follows Similar Moves in Egypt And Morocco
Exodus, Ridley Scott's epic retelling of the story of Moses, will not be released in the United Arab Emirates after censors in the country objected to what they described as historical and religious inaccuracies. The move follows on from similar decisions in Egypt and Morocco.
From: Deadline 27/12/2014
Eric Rohmer: everyday miracles of a New Wave master
Meeting for drinks. Going to the beach. Family dinners. Eric Rohmer was a visionary who dealt in the down-to-earth, argues Michael Newton, as the BFI prepares to celebrate the French director.
From: The Guardian - Film News 26/12/2014
Back with a bong: why we need stoner movies more than ever
What is it that we love about cinema's stoners? As Inherent Vice hits our screens, we look at how toking antiheroes like The Big Lebowski's Dude freed the weed from the dopey comedies of Cheech and Chong.
From: The Guardian - Film News 25/12/2014
Felicity Jones on Stephen Hawking: 'He's a rock star'
The actor plays Stephen Hawking's wife alongside Eddie Redmayne in Oscar-tipped The Theory of Everything. Steve Rose quizzes her on comedy, privacy and quantum physics.
From: The Guardian - Film News 25/12/2014
Wait, Did George Clooney Lie About Circulating A Petition To The Studios?
About a week ago, George Clooney had claimed that the big names in Hollywood were only hurting the recent Sony scandal by not helping to prevent it. When Sony decided to pull The Interview from theaters, Clooney attempted to be a voice of reason by creating a petition with his agent to stand strong against the hacking and sent it to all of the big studios and executives in the entertainment industry.
From: Cinema Blend 25/12/2014
Andy Serkis Takes Us Inside The Imaginarium
Andy Serkis and producer Jonathan Cavendish set up The Imaginarium in 2011 as a London-based Mecca for all things performance capture. Since then it has undertaken work on Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes, Avengers: Age Of Ultron and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, furthering Serkis' pioneering work in the emergent field of cyber-thespianism.
From: Empire Online 24/12/2014
Interstellar's Composer Refuses To Admit There's Anything Wrong With The Sound
If you saw Interstellar in theaters and thought it strange that a few pieces of dialogue were drowned out by the sound effects, you'd be valid in your worry. This issue with the mixing has caused quite a stir among moviegoers, but according to the film's composer, Hans Zimmer, there isn't actually a problem.
From: Cinema Blend 24/12/2014
Into The Woods Was Almost A 'Disaster,' According To Emily Blunt
Once upon a time, in a far-off place, an ensemble of some of Hollywood's most talented singers, actors and performers gathered on a soundstage to run through lines, practice harmonies, and assemble what would eventually become Rob Marshall's Into The Woods.
From: Cinema Blend 24/12/2014
Chris Pine Admits Jack Ryan Didn't Really Work
Chris Pine has admitted that his attempt to rejuvenate the Jack Ryan character at the start of the year didn't quite work out. However the Star Trek Into Darkness actor admitted that he still holds high hopes that the franchise will one day be given the cinematic treatment it deserves. Even if he's not the guy to play Jack Ryan when it does.
From: Cinema Blend 24/12/2014
Gunman Opens Fire At Movie Premiere In Atlanta
As though not enough drama has been surrounding movie theaters as of late thanks to the controversial release of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's The Interview, now even more unfortunate news has come about. Reports are coming out of Atlanta that say a movie premiere event held last night in the Georgia city was interrupted when a man pulled out and fired a gun, resulting in two people being injured.
From: Cinema Blend 24/12/2014
Justin Lin Will Direct Star Trek 3
The search is finally over. Following last week's reveal of a directorial shortlist including Justin Lin, Rupert Wyatt, Daniel Espinosa, Duncan Jones and Morten Tyldum, Paramount has chosen its man behind the camera. Fast & Furious veteran Lin has got the gig.
From: Empire Online 23/12/2014
Mike Colter Cast As Luke Cage
Charlie Cox is Daredevil and Krysten Ritter is Jessica Jones. Now we have the third of the four members of Marvel / Netflix's Defenders crossover event series: Mike Colter will star as Luke Cage, sometimes known as Power Man. You call him names and he sits and grins, 'cause everyone else is just a sucker to him.
From: Empire Online 23/12/2014
Ted 2 Is Coming, Here's Your First Look
After numerous shenanigans with smoking reefer, partying with Flash Gordon and fleeing from one creepy father-son duo, Seth MacFarlane returns as the lovable but foulmouthed teddy bear in Ted 2. We've already seen a few photos here and there from the set, but now our first official look has arrived.
From: Cinema Blend 22/12/2014
Jena Malone Thinks Being Homeless Prepared Her For Acting
We don't usually associate homelessness with an actor or actress who currently can claim roles in the massive The Hunger Games series, the new Paul Thomas Anderson, and a bit part in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. But Jena Malone explains that being a "roadie" of sorts during her childhood helped make her the actress that she is today, and she's all the better for it.
From: Cinema Blend 22/12/2014
Alexandre Desplat On 'The Imitation Game': "I Was Moved By What Was Onscreen"
Composer Alexandre Desplat has a half-dozen Oscar nominations on his résumé, including the scores for Best Picture winners Argo and The King's Speech. But there's no gold statuette on his mantel.
From: Deadline 22/12/2014
Darren Aronofsky To Receive Top Sound Editors Honor
Darren Aronofsky will be honored by the Motion Picture Sound Editors with its annual Filmmaker Award, to be presented at the MPSE's 62nd Golden Reel Awards on February 15.
From: Deadline 22/12/2014
Actor Booth Colman Dies At 91
Veteran actor Booth Colman - a character actor who appeared on seemingly countless TV shows and in more than 50 films over five decades - has died at the age of 91. He died in his sleep on Dec. 15.
From: Deadline 22/12/2014
Taken's Bryan Mills Has A LinkedIn Profile And It's Awesome
When we first get to know who Liam Neeson's Bryan Mills really is in Pierre Morel's Taken, it's basically because he's delivering his resume over the phone to a bunch of kidnappers. We all know the line: "If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money.
From: Cinema Blend 21/12/2014
Will James Gunn Direct A Non-Guardians Movie For Marvel?
Thus far, no director who has worked for Marvel Studios has been a part of multiple franchises - but that doesn't mean that it's an impossibility. After all, director James Gunn has already had huge success with Guardians of the Galaxy and is currently working on Guardians of the Galaxy 2, but that's not stopping him from thinking about other projects he would be interested in making within the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe.
From: Cinema Blend 21/12/2014
The Boondock Saints 3 Is Happening, Get The Details
While The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day didn't exactly light up the box office when it was released back in 2009, that's apparently doing nothing to slow the production of a sequel, as star Norman Reedus is reporting that things are definitely moving forward with the making of The Boondock Saints III.
From: Cinema Blend 21/12/2014
Felicity Jones: Give me slapstick roles!
Felicity Jones is on the hunt for more comedic roles.
The British actress had a prolific TV career before emerging as a movie star in 2011's Like Crazy opposite Jennifer Lawrence.
From: Film-News 20/12/2014
Watch Dave Bautista Do His Best Tinkerbell Impression In This Guardians Outtake
One of the most terrifying characters in Guardians of the Galaxy also enjoys floating like a fairy. James Gunn, director of the film, posted a video to Facebook showing former WWE superstar, Dave Bautista float through the air doing his best Tinkerbell impression while in Drax costume.
From: Cinema Blend 20/12/2014
Why Mark Zuckerberg Tried To Stop The Social Network From Being Made
Yet another Sony leak, and another story about someone unhappy about the production of a movie. And this time it is the billionaire Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg who had some words against the Oscar-winning movie documenting his life. Apparently, Zuckerberg actually tried to stop The Social Network from being made years ago because he found it to be hurtful and untrue.
From: Cinema Blend 20/12/2014
Finding Jessica Chastain And 'Eleanor Rigby' - The Contenders
Ned Benson talks in the video clip above about his "first fan," who happened to be Jessica Chastain, who loved a short he created so much that she joined his first feature-length movie, The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby, all before she became, you know, JESSICA CHASTAIN.
From: Deadline 20/12/2014
Bill Murray Will Sing As Baloo For Jon Favreau's The Jungle Book
As Disney continues to raid its animated archives for film properties it can turn into live-action spectacles with updated effects, Jon Favreau's The Jungle Book is one of its prime productions. With the movie shooting, Favreau has revealed that Bill Murray, playing loveable ursine sidekick Baloo, will sing as part of the plot.
From: Empire Online 19/12/2014
Tak3n Becomes A 12A
Liam Neeson does not look happy. Admittedly, Bryan Mills often looks peeved or displeased, but that's the nature of his life, where anyone from his family can be kidnapped at any time and he has to go and rescue them while taking out the bad guys. But in Tak3n, it appears - for UK audiences at least - he'll have to do so with a little less violence. 20th Century Fox has decided to edit the movie to receive a 12A.
From: Empire Online 19/12/2014
Anthony Mackie Will Make A Wish
Anyone who has seen Anthony Mackie in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, or indeed most of his movies, knows he can bring the funny when called upon, even in the middle of intense scenes. He's set to keep the laughter coming with a new film called Make A Wish.
From: Empire Online 19/12/2014
Robert Rodriguez Officially Set For Fire And Ice
It's four years since Robert Rodriguez announced he was looking to mount a live-action remake of '80s animated adventure Fire And Ice. He's been busy on other things since then, but has now signed a deal to direct the film for Sony.
From: Empire Online 19/12/2014
This Is How Spider-Man Fans Are Trying To Keep Andrew Garfield In The Role
One consequence of the Sony email hack has been the revelations of about the Spider-Man film franchise, specifically that at one point the studio considered creating a deal with Marvel Studios that allowed them to share the Wall-Crawler.
From: Cinema Blend 19/12/2014
Bill Murray Will Sing The Jungle Book's Best Song
The wonderful, effervescent Bill Murray will grace us with his vocal beauty in the upcoming Disney live-action film, The Jungle Book. Bill Murray will play the fun-loving, goofy Bear, Baloo in Jon Favreau's upcoming adaptation.
From: Cinema Blend 19/12/2014
George Clooney Tried To Fix The Sony Hacking Problem, Everyone Let Him Down
Amidst the Sony Hacking scandal, and the issues that resulted from it, George Clooney attempted to be a voice of reason. When Sony decided to pull The Interview from theaters after cyber demands and threats, Clooney took action, and asked the heads of studios and important people in the film industry to sign a petition uniting them in an agreement to stand strong against the hackers.
From: Cinema Blend 19/12/2014
Alvin & The Chipmunks Is Getting A 4th Movie Because Money
The billion-dollar franchise is back in action and moving forward on a new Alvin and the Chipmunks movie. We'll admit, the first film wasn't too shabby, but between The Squeakquel and Chip-Wrecked the quality hasn't quite been five stars. So why another film? Well, believe it or not, the franchise has already banked over $1 billion, and a new film is pretty much a guarantee for more money flow.
From: Cinema Blend 19/12/2014
Wait, Warner Bros Commissioned How Many Different Wonder Woman Scripts?
DC currently is hard at work trying to perfectly craft and bring together their impending cinematic universe. In fact the studio is looking to make sure that they have all of their bases covered by allegedly hiring six different writers to simultaneously write six different scripts for 2017's Wonder Woman.
From: Cinema Blend 19/12/2014
Sony Chief "Disappointed" By Obama Rebuke, Hollywood's Cowed Silence
Sony CEO Michael Lynton further contradicted President Obama's criticism that Sony had "made a mistake" in handling the release of The Interview in his full sit-down with CNN on Friday. Obama said today that the studio did not come to him for help when cyberterrorists crippled the studio in a November hacking attack ordered by North Korea, but Lynton said the President was the mistaken one.
From: Deadline 19/12/2014
Fox International Ups Kieran Breen To Marketing President Post
Following a record-breaking summer for 20th Century Fox, Kieran Breen has been promoted to President of International Marketing, the company's Worldwide Marketing and Distribution heads Paul Hanneman and Tomas Jegeus announced today. Breen has served as Fox International's EVP, International Marketing since 2006 and has been with the studio since 2000.
From: Deadline 19/12/2014
Ben Affleck, Others Stumping For Bradley Cooper's 'American Sniper' Performance
After all the sinister implications of the Sony hacking scandal, a nice story has emerged among the sharp elbows on the Oscar circuit that is enough to make one feel good about actors who simply love the craft.
From: Deadline 19/12/2014
Sony Cancels Release Of The Interview
Sony Pictures in the States has, for now at least, chosen to scrap the release of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's The Interview, originally planned for Christmas Day there. Still suffering the effects of the hacking attack on its servers that left private information spread across the internet and beyond, and terrorism-referencing threats surrounding the release of the North Korea-spoofing comedy, The Interview now faces an uncertain future.
From: Empire Online 18/12/2014
Jim Carrey May Go Into Deep Cover
The reviews may have been, to put it kindly, mixed for Dumb And Dumber To, but production company Red Granite - which helped get the film released in the first place, is clearly looking to work with one of its stars again. Jim Carrey is considering starring in a comedy film called Deep Cover.
From: Empire Online 18/12/2014
The 'samurai guitarist' headhunted by Angelina Jolie for Unbroken
Japanese pop star Miyavi was surprised to be cast as a sadistic POW guard in a Hollywood movie, a controversial move in a country still arguing about the second world war.
From: The Guardian - Film News 18/12/2014
Mark Wahlberg Has Big, Long-Term Transformers Plans
With the release of Transformers: Age of Extinction this past summer, the giant fighting robot franchise did a bit of rebooting work. While it wasn't overall job, audiences did say goodbye to the likes of Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson and others as new human characters played by Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz, and Jack Reynor were introduced.
From: Cinema Blend 18/12/2014
How Racism Is Affecting Denzel Washington's Career, According To Sony Emails
Denzel Washington is the latest actor to become embroiled in a situation involving the Sony email hacking scandal. However, it should be made clear that the actor doesn't actually participate in the comments, instead he is simply the topic of them. According to reports, one Sony producer has been revealed saying that that the reason international audiences don't go and see Denzel Washington's films is because they are "racist."
From: Cinema Blend 18/12/2014
Tom Hanks Squares The Circle
Tom Hanks clearly has a thing for working on films adapted from Dave Eggers' books - he's already part of Tom Tykwer's upcoming A Hologram For The King. And the actor/producer is now teaming up with The Spectacular Now writer James Ponsoldt for another Eggers tome, The Circle.
From: Empire Online 17/12/2014
The Big Lebowski Among Those Selected For The National Film Registry
As we rush towards Christmas, the speed of news from Hollywood and beyond begins to slow. But there are some traditions that still happen around this time of year, and one of them is the list of films submitted for preservation by America's National Film Registry. Amongst them this year? The Big Lebowski, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Rio Bravo.
From: Empire Online 17/12/2014
Adrian Noble Plans Danny La Rue Biopic
He might not have held on to household name status the way, say, Morecambe and Wise have, but Danny La Rue is still respected for his long entertainment career. Adrian Noble is now planning a biopic of the man, who died in 2009.
From: Empire Online 17/12/2014
Neil Gaiman Wants Tom Hiddleston For Sandman
After years of wallowing in believed-unfilmable development hell, Neil Gaiman's Sandman appears to be creeping closer to actually hitting screens in the hands of David S. Goyer, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and The Fades' Jack Thorne. But just who should play the iconic central figure, Morpheus? According to Gaiman, Tom Hiddleston could be a good shout.
From: Empire Online 17/12/2014
Barrymore's 'driving force'
Drew Barrymore admits family is the "driving force" behind most of her actions.
The 39-year-old actress-and-producer shares daughters Olive, two, and Frankie, eight months, with husband Will Kopelman.
From: Film-News 17/12/2014
Jodie Foster: I'm not stuck in a rut
Jodie Foster tries to stay relevant.
The Hollywood actress burst on to the scene as a child star and has worked solidly since the late 60s.
Her career has been a varied one and she's played everything from a teenage prostitute in Taxi Driver to a FBI student Clarice Starling in The Silence of the Lambs.
From: Film-News 17/12/2014
Carrey: I do The Grinch for grandson
Jim Carrey "constantly" has to do the face from The Grinch for his grandson.
The 52-year-old actor starred in the 2000 Dr Seuss film in the title role. But he continues to enjoy the movie thanks to his four-year-old grandson Jackson.
From: Film-News 17/12/2014
'The Hobbit: Five Armies' Review: Pete Hammond On The Journey's End
Peter Jackson's great journey there and back again with J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy tales comes to an action-filled and excellent end in The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies, as I say in my video review above.
From: Deadline 17/12/2014
North Korea-Based Thriller With Gore Verbinski And Steve Carell Canceled
The chilling effect of the Sony Pictures hack and terrorist threats against The Interview are reverberating. Fox and New Regency has scrapped another project that was to be set in North Korea.
From: Deadline 17/12/2014
David Oyelowo Heads For Americanah
He may have had only a brief moment in Interstellar, but David Oyelowo has drawn both praise and a Golden Globe nomination for his role as Martin Luther King Jr. in the upcoming Selma. He's now set to star alongside an awards veteran, 12 Years A Slave's Lupita Nyong'o, in indie drama Americanah.
From: Empire Online 16/12/2014
The BFG Finds Its Sophie
Mark Rylance has been at home in the role of the titular Big Friendly Giant since October, and now Steven Spielberg's much anticipated Roald Dahl adaptation The BFG has finally found its Sophie. A statement from dreamworks reveals that newcomer Ruby Barnhill will be making her big screen debut in perhaps the biggest way imaginable.
From: Empire Online 16/12/2014
Christina Hendricks Hitches A Ride With Roadies
Most of the cast for Cameron Crowe and Winnie Holzman's new US cable comedy Roadies has already been assembled. But there are one or two key roles still to be filled, with Mad Men's Christina Hendricks signing on.
From: Empire Online 16/12/2014
J.K. Simmons On For Kong: Skull Island
We've gotten used, in recent years, to the softer, more charming side of J.K. Simmons. Still, Whiplash, which arrives here early next year, promises to shatter that once more. So all we can say upon news of his casting in Kong: Skull Island is we fear for Tom Hiddleston. And the ape.
From: Empire Online 16/12/2014
Forget Joseph Gordon-Levitt! Here's Who Neil Gaiman Wants For Sandman
Neil Gaiman's Sandman was first published by Vertigo back in 1989 and apparently he's spent the years since imagining who would be the right actor to play his lead character, Morpheus, in a film adaptation. Some names have come and gone, and some are no longer available, but he does now have one particular actor in mind for the version that is currently in development: Tom Hiddleston.
From: Cinema Blend 16/12/2014
Suicide Squad May Have Found Its Amanda Waller
Several weeks ago, Warner Bros. announced the cast of their upcoming DC film Suicide Squad. While most of the team was revealed, there was one crucial character missing from the lineup: Amanda Waller.
From: Cinema Blend 16/12/2014
'The Interview' NYC Premiere Canceled
Landmark Theatres said tonight that the New York premiere of Sony's controversial comedy The Interview has been canceled.
From: Deadline 16/12/2014
'Dear White People's Tessa Thompson Lands 'Creed' Lead
MGM's Rocky spinoff Creed has found its female lead in Tessa Thompson, the actress who broke out this year in the Sundance hit Dear White People and also can be seen in Ava DuVernay's upcoming Oscar contender Selma.
From: Deadline 16/12/2014
'Pontius Pilate' — Sans Brad Pitt — Headed For Jeff Robinov's Studio 8?
Pontius Pilate, a script by Woman On Top scribe Vera Blasi about one of the most vilified figures in history, has shaken loose from Warner Bros. Several financiers are chasing it, but I'm told the clear front-runner is Jeff Robinov's Studio 8.
From: Deadline 16/12/2014
Skull Island Is Now Kong: Skull Island
Word that Legendary was working on King Kong tale Skull Island arrived to a slightly muted response when a teaser trailer arrived at this year's Comic-Con, probably because everyone initially thought it was a first glimpse at Jurassic World. Legendary and its Universal partners are trying to make sure people know what it's all about in future, announcing that the film is now to be titled Kong: Skull Island.
From: Empire Online 15/12/2014
First Concept Art From Jon Favreau's Jungle Book
The most recent news of Andy Serkis' take on The Jungle Book, Jungle Book: Origins, was word of the film's release moving back a year. Jon Favreau's Disney version is facing no such shifts and has just released both a logo (above) and some new concept art for the film.
From: Empire Online 15/12/2014
Mark Hamill: I wouldn't want to be in new Star Wars film without Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher
Mark Hamill has said he was missing from the debut trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens because JJ Abrams' film focuses on a "new generation of characters".
From: The Guardian - Film News 15/12/2014
Birdman tops Critics' Choice Awards nominations
Birdman has been nominated for 13 Critics' Choice Awards.
The movie stars Michael Keaton as a former superhero movie actor who is desperate to be taken seriously, so brings a play to Broadway. It had been widely tipped as a frontrunner during awards season and has already proven that, taking home a plethora of nominations at the SAG and Golden Globe Awards.
From: Film-News 15/12/2014
Freeman: Rip off The Hobbit at your peril!
Martin Freeman has joked that movie bosses would have anyone trading unofficial Hobbit merchandise killed.
From: Film-News 15/12/2014
UK Journo Clarifies Story On Sony Shoot Shuttering
Times of London journo James Dean says that he did not report last Friday that Sony production had shut down because of hacking, even though his article was hotly refuted by Sony after it was aggregated around the world.
From: Deadline 15/12/2014
'Birdman', 'Budapest' And 'Boyhood' Get Key Oscar Boost To Lead Critics Choice Movie Award Nominations; Jolie Rebounds From Globe Snub
Continuing its romp through the critics kudos this awards season Fox Searchlight's Birdman drew a whopping 13 nominations from the Broadcast Film Critics Association's 20th Annual Critics Choice Movie Awards. In fact it's a big day for Fox in general as Searchlight's March release, The Grand Budapest Hotel was remembered to the tune of 11 nominations, while big Fox scored 6 nominations with Gone Girl .
From: Deadline 15/12/2014
Terrence Malick's 'Knight Of Cups' Among First Berlin Competition Titles
The first seven films for the 65th Berlin Film Festival Competition program have just been announced, slightly lifting a veil of mystery on at least one title. Included in the lineup is Terrence Malick's Knight Of Cups, which will vie for prizes in its world premiere.
From: Deadline 15/12/2014
Martin Freeman Blends The Hobbit With The Office In Hilarious SNL Video
Martin Freeman hosted Saturday Night Live last night and revisited two of his most beloved roles, Tim Canterbury in BBC's The Office, and Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. Watch the hilarious sketch as Bilbo Baggins takes on his most terrifying journey yet, a day at The Office.
From: Cinema Blend 14/12/2014
Orlando 'so close to Holmes'
Orlando Bloom and Katie Holmes are said to get on like a house on fire.
The two Hollywood stars have recently been romantically linked, with a US publication reporting Katie had made a play for the British actor.
From: Film-News 14/12/2014
Lord and Miller: We were uni weirdos
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller spent their time at university drawing cartoons in their underpants.
The duo directed some of the biggest hits of this year, including The Lego Movie, which they also wrote. They met while studying at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and bonded because they weren't like any of their classmates.
From: Film-News 14/12/2014
Krysten Ritter mad for music
Krysten Ritter goes "nutty" if she doesn't play guitar.
The star is primarily known for her acting, appearing in projects such as Confessions of a Shopaholic and Tim Burton's upcoming Big Eyes.
From: Film-News 14/12/2014
TheHorrorShow.TV launches subscription service
For the first time ever, UK horror fans can now enjoy a wide variety of horror films, from cult favourites to new releases, via VOD platform TheHorrorShow.TV 's brand new subscription service.
From: Film-News 14/12/2014
Sony Might Sue Bill Murray For Not Playing Ball On Ghostbusters
Among the leaked drama that has been flooding the internet due to the recent Sony hacking scandal, one exchanged e-mail discussed a legal suit over the new Ghostbusters film and Bill Murray's involvement. The e-mail hinted at taking serious action and potentially sueing Bill Murray for not participating in the new film.
From: Cinema Blend 13/12/2014
What Harrison Ford Thinks Of The Blade Runner 2 Script
Ridley Scott has confirmed a sequel to the beloved, cult-classic Blade Runner, and Harrison Ford signed on in no time. But with a number of Ridley Scott projects taking priority over the sequel, there hasn't been a ton of momentum quite yet. But now we can rest assured, because Harrison Ford finally got his hands on the screenplay, and apparently, it's the best thing he's ever read.
From: Cinema Blend 13/12/2014
Michael Keaton: I'll be obnoxious at Oscars
Michael Keaton will do an "obnoxious, long, spewing type of speech" if he wins the best actor Oscar.
The American actor is tipped to win big at the 2015 Academy Awards for his portrayal of washed-up actor Riggan in new flick Birdman.
From: Film-News 13/12/2014
One-Half The New Yorker's Film Critic Splits, Sort Of
New Yorker magazine critic David Denby, whose erudite and often contrarian film reviews have been essential reading for New York cineastes since he began as the film critic for New York magazine in 1978, will give up the reviewing duties he's split with the equally erudite and contrarian (but generally funnier) Anthony Lane at the turn of the year.
From: Deadline 13/12/2014
Daniel Craig And Will Smith Still Working; Sony Films Not Shut Down By Hackers
Despite a spate of reports to the contrary, Sony Pictures has not shut down production of all its films because of the hack attack that has shaken the film division to its core.
From: Deadline 13/12/2014
Altered Beast, Shinobi And More Headed To Screens
The hit rate might remain sketchy, but the march to turn video game properties into movies and TV shows continues unabated. With Sony already developing a film based on speedy mascot Sonic The Hedgehog, Sega is more directly looking for ways to exploit its bulging back catalogue.
From: Empire Online 12/12/2014
Jungle Book: Origins Shifts To 2017
Andy Serkis's take on Rudyard Kipling's stories, The Jungle Book: Origins is on the move. Warner Bros. has announced that the ambitious film will move from its planned October, 2016 release date into an October, 2017 slot.
From: Empire Online 12/12/2014
Ranking Ridley Scott's 10 Best Films
Has Sir Ridley Scott really achieved his true potential? That feels like a bizarre statement to make when you're talking about not only a knight of the British realm, but a director who redefined the sci-fi, horror and historical-epic genres with his impeccable choice of iconography and masterful storytelling talent.
From: Cinema Blend 12/12/2014
Marvel's Clever Plan To Prevent More Crappy Spider-Man Movies
This one likely will have to be filed in the "Wish List" bin, but it's fun to dream about what could have been. On the heels of the news story that The LEGO Movie co-directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller are contemplating an animated Spider-Man movie comes news that two other powerhouse comic-book titans almost produced a Web-slinging movie. Alas, it never happened. What went wrong?
From: Cinema Blend 12/12/2014
X-Men's Storm Could Be Played By This Vampire Diaries Star
With the upcoming X-Men: Age of Apocalypse film set to introduce younger versions of some of the original X-Men characters, speculation on the casting of Storm has been up in the air. The latest rumor (via MoviePilot) is that X-Men's Storm will be played by The Vampire Diaries star, Kat Graham.
From: Cinema Blend 12/12/2014
Ridley Scott: Movie-making terrified me
Ridley Scott used to hide in his trailer because he was so overwhelmed by the filmmaking process.
The director is behind huge movies such as Gladiator and Prometheus and is now back with the epic Exodus: Gods and Kings, which tells the story of Moses.
From: Film-News 12/12/2014
Nicola Peltz Replacing Lily Collins In Low Riders Movie
Nicola Peltz (Transformers: Age Of Extinction) is joining the cast of the untitled Low Riders project for Universal Pictures, Blumhouse and Imagine Entertainment.
From: Deadline 12/12/2014
Jonathan Frakes Wants To Direct Star Trek 3
The Enterprise helm was left deserted last week after Roberto Orci announced that he was no longer attached to direct the next Star Trek film.
From: Empire Online 11/12/2014
John Lee Hancock Finds The Founder
Following The Alamo, The Blind Side, Saving Mr. Banks and a screenplay credit on Snow White And The Huntsman, polymath John Lee Hancock seems intent on choosing unpredictable projects.
From: Empire Online 11/12/2014
Rebel Wilson Has Met With The Ghostbusters 3 Team
Today is a US TV show that has famous folk talking things they are doing in their famous lives. Pitch Perfect veteran Rebel Wilson was on there recently, and during her interview, she happened to mention that she had met with Sony, her Bridesmaids director Paul Feig and the rest of the Ghostbusters 3 team about the possibility of strapping on a proton pack.
From: Empire Online 11/12/2014
Kirsten Dunst And Jesse Plemons Set For Fargo Season 2
Initially greeted with some scepticism - after all, how could you adapt something as singular as a Coen brothers film into a TV series? - the small screen version of Fargo proved to be a treat, featuring great performances from the likes of Martin Freeman, Billy Bob Thornton and Allison Tolman and a solid storyline than has seen the show nominated for a Golden Globe. Season 2 will be a very different story with a fresh cast and Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons will be part of the ensemble.
From: Empire Online 11/12/2014
Golden Globes 2015 Nominations Are Announced
The Golden Globes are always a bit of a mixed bag - Johnny Depp for The Tourist! Angelina Jolie for The Tourist! - but this year things are mixed in a different way, with no clear leader dominating the field.
From: Empire Online 11/12/2014
Why Christopher Nolan Deserved A Golden Globes Nomination For Directing Interstellar
The Golden Globe nominations hit this morning, and while there were a fair share of shoo-ins logged, there were also some surprises and some snubs.
From: Cinema Blend 11/12/2014
Wait, Mark Wahlberg Lost How Much Money Preparing For The Gambler?
As it turns out, Mark Wahlberg did two rather crazy things while preparing to play the lead role in Rupert Wyatt's The Gambler. As we've known about for the last couple weeks, the actor dropped a surprising and dangerous 60 pounds to play the part - but what you may not know is that he also took part in some very high stakes gambling and wound up losing a whole lot of money.
From: Cinema Blend 11/12/2014
Simon Pegg Is Going To Play The Devil, Get The Details
The one and only Simon Pegg has been signed on to play the ultimate villain, the Devil, in a new horror-comedy, The Gathering. The film, already star-studded with the likes of Jeffrey Combs as Edgar Allen Poe, David Naughton as H.P. Lovecraft, and Doug Bradley as Bram Stoker will follow the famous authors as they are sent to purgatory to tell their best untold stories.
From: Cinema Blend 11/12/2014
Wait, James Bond Is Fighting A Lesbian? Get The Latest Spectre Details
Another day, another seemingly vital piece of information about an in-development Sony film that is leaked due to the ongoing hack. This one has to do with Spectre, Sam Mendes' next chapter in the 007 saga, and it pertains to the adversaries standing in Daneil Craig's path this time out. Read on if you don't mind being a little bit spoiled on the next James Bond adventure.
From: Cinema Blend 11/12/2014
The Vulgar Advice Meryl Streep Got Before Filming Into The Woods
Meryl Streep will most definitely go down as one of Hollywood's most legendary actresses. The average person doesn't have enough fingers and toes to count the number of outstanding performances she has on her resume, and she has the hardware to prove it.
From: Cinema Blend 11/12/2014
Martin Campbell Directing Sebastian X
We're still waiting to see another big-screen effort from Casino Royale man Martin Campbell - when your most recent film is the drubbed Green Lantern, it makes sense that you'd carefully select your next project. So while several possibilities are still in the air, he's taking his time. Campbell has just added another potential film, teaming up with producer Gale Anne Hurd for an adaptation of the graphic novel Sebastian X.
From: Empire Online 10/12/2014
J.J. Abrams Producing New Sci-fi Pic For Sony
Not content with co-writing, producing and directing the most anticipated science-fiction film in years - that would be Star Wars: The Force Awakens if you've been living wi-fi free on Dagobah for the last few years - J.J. Abrams remains committed to other projects and, in particular, helping to launch and guide the careers of other filmmakers. He has Chris Alender attached to a mysterious new sci-fi film for Sony.
From: Empire Online 10/12/2014
Avengers: Age Of Ultron Will Impact Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Given how closely it's tied into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it's only occasionally that Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. TV series is directly affected by events on the big screen. Avengers: Age Of Ultron seems like the perfect opportunity for some sort of crossover, and what do you know? Marvel is doing just that.
From: Empire Online 10/12/2014
Lord Of The Rings Star Christopher Lee Has A Heavy Metal Christmas Song, Listen To It Now
You might not know this, but Christopher Lee is the greatest 92-year-old to have ever graced the earth. Not only is he one of the most dedicated and talented actors to ever be committed to celluloid, but he is also a bona-fide heavy metal artist, too. And he even has a brand-new Christmas single out. You can hear a snippet from it in the video below.
From: Cinema Blend 10/12/2014
What The Hell Is This Secret J.J. Abrams Sci-Fi Project?
It looks like J.J. Abrams is adding another sci-fi title to his resume. While blockbuster filmmaker already has some pretty prestigious sci-fi titles under his belt like, the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the 2009 version Star Trek, and its sequel, Star Trek Into Darkness, he's now scooped up another exciting project.
From: Cinema Blend 10/12/2014
Alternate Hobbit Casting: See Stephen Colbert As Bilbo, Legolas, And Gandalf
It is no secret that Stephen Colbert is a mega geek, particularly when it comes to the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. So it's not particularly shocking to find these fantastically epic photos of Colbert dressed as various members of The Hobbit cast. But that doesn't undercut just how awesome they are!
From: Cinema Blend 10/12/2014
How Long Can Sony Stay Silent In Brutal Hacked E-Mail Fusillade?
How long is Sony Pictures going to silently endure this full-on assault in which cyber-terrorists are using media outlets to deliver salvos of hacked private e-mails to embarrass and sabotage the regime of Amy Pascal and Michael Lynton?
From: Deadline 10/12/2014
Amy Schumer Goes Social, Announces She'll Host MTV Movie Awards
Comedy Central star Amy Schumer will host the 2015 MTV Movie Awards, announcing the job personally through MTV's many social-media accounts reaching what the company estimated are 210 million followers, and continuing to post for about an hour.
From: Deadline 10/12/2014
Chris Pine To Narrate High School Debate Doc 'This Is Not A Club'
Star Trek's Chris Pine is beaming his voice into high school debate documentary This Is Not A Club, the coming-of-age film about high schoolers performing in two-person speech competitions leading up to the annual National Speech and Debate tournament in Las Vegas.
From: Deadline 10/12/2014
Gun Violence Targeted In New Documentary From 'The Reader' Helmer Stephen Daldry
What They Left Behind, a new documentary film chronicling the stories of three children whose lives were lost to gun violence, will premiere December 10 at the Helen Mills Theater in New York.
From: Deadline 10/12/2014
Avengers: Age Of Ultron Will Impact Agents Of SHIELD
Given how closely it's tied into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it's only occasionally that Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. TV series is directly affected by events on the big screen. Avengers: Age Of Ultron seems like the perfect opportunity for some sort of crossover, and what do you know: Marvel is doing just that.
From: Empire Online 09/12/2014
Al Pacino Has Met With Marvel's Kevin Feige
Though he's a little too late to lock in the role of Doctor Strange (someone else just nabbed that gig), it would seem that Al Pacino is interested in playing a role in a Marvel film. And Marvel, it appears, is definitely ready to talk to him.
From: Empire Online 09/12/2014
New Details For Finding Dory Swim In
Though we've learned some details about Pixar's Finding Nemo sequel Finding Dory (including that Diane Keaton and Eugene Levy are playing the parents to Ellen DeGeneres' forgetful fish), not much else had emerged about the film. Now, Brazilian site Omelete (via Collider, which offers a translation) has talked to freshly anointed Pixar president Jim Morris about the film, and he spilled a few more details.
From: Empire Online 09/12/2014
Edgar Ramirez Finds Joy
Though he's largely attempting to reassemble the Silver Linings Playbook ensemble for his next film, Joy, David O. Russell is open to people he hasn't worked with before. He's just cast Edgar Ramirez in a key role.
From: Empire Online 09/12/2014
David S. Goyer Heads Back To Krypton
Clearly encouraged by the success of Batman prequel series Gotham over at Fox (success in this case judged as "still scoring decent ratings and staying on the air after a brutal autumn series across the pond"), the US SyFy Channel has now ordered a similar show based around the Superman mythos from Man Of Steel writer David Goyer.
From: Empire Online 08/12/2014
Luke Wilson And Imogen Poots Will Be Roadies
At least two of the leads had already been rumoured as in talks, but now we have the full, official main line-up for Cameron Crowe's new TV rock comedy Roadies. Luke Wilson, Imogen Poots, Rafe Spall, Keisha Castle-Hughes and Peter Cambor will star in the pilot for US cable channel Showtime.
From: Empire Online 08/12/2014
Roberto Orci Won't Direct Star Trek 3
Eyebrows cranked higher than Mr. Spock's when Roberto Orci - intimately linked with the franchise through co-writing and producing J.J. Abrams' first two Star Trek films - announced he was directing the third outing for the Starship Enterprise, despite zero helming experience. It's less of a surprise to report that he's no longer in the big chair.
From: Empire Online 08/12/2014
Pride Takes Best Film At The British Independent Film Awards
Though not one but two American critics' groups handed out their awards on Sunday, UK eyes were on the British Independent Film Awards, where Pride was particularly successful. But on the whole, it was a nicely varied group of winners.
From: Empire Online 08/12/2014
Boyhood Scores With LA And Boston Critics
Awards season rumbles on across the pond, and while no single critics' group can ever be said to be a totally reliable predictor of big winners come Oscar night, Boyhood's success so far is a positive sign that it will at least be turning up in the nominations list. The latest two groups to give it their highest accolade are the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and the Boston Society Of Film Critics.
From: Empire Online 08/12/2014
Robert Schwentke Locked In For Allegiant
After Divergent director Neil Burger opted not to return for the follow-up, Insurgent, Red director Robert Schwentke stepped in to replace him. Fortunately for Lionsgate, the company won't have to find another choice for the third film, Allegiant - Part 1, as Schwentke is sticking around.
From: Empire Online 07/12/2014
Mr White Will Return In SPECTRE
Those of you who were quick to lament that the return of SPECTRE might mean the continuing abandonment of Quantum can now take heart. He was missing from Thursday's official unveiling of the 24th Bond movie, but Jesper Christensen has confirmed that he will be returning to the role of Mr. White in the new film.
From: Empire Online 05/12/2014
Benedict Cumberbatch Cast As Doctor Strange
And so it came to pass that Benedict Cumberbatch turned the page of the special Panini sticker album he must surely use to keep track of the geeky properties in which he appears and put in a giant picture of Doctor Strange on the Marvel page. The comic book studio has found its cinematic Sorcerer Supreme.
From: Empire Online 05/12/2014
Ryan Reynolds Locked In As Deadpool
Though it would seem to be little more than a formality at this point, there was no official confirmation, when 20th Century Fox announced that the Deadpool film was actually happening, that Ryan Reynolds would return. He's now busy making a deal for the film, and announced that less-than-cryptically via Twitter.
From: Empire Online 05/12/2014
Disney Acquires Nottingham And Hood
The names Disney and Robin Hood in the same sentence may well cast your minds immediately to an animated fox causing trouble for a hapless lion and his snake henchman. That may all be about to change, however, since Disney has put a brand new Robin Hood project into development. The Mouse House has snapped up Nottingham And Hood: a spec screenplay by newcomer Brandon Barker.
From: Empire Online 05/12/2014
First Clear Look At Avengers Age Of Ultron's Vision
Though we've so far seen him at a distance or from the back, Paul Bettany's take on the Avengers: Age Of Ultron android character The Vision is one of the less-showcased elements of the superhero sequel so far. That has seemingly changed thanks to Instagram user Israel06, who spotted a new banner for the film at an international Disney promotional event and snapped a couple of images.
From: Empire Online 04/12/2014
The Crow Finds A New Director
It's been flapping its way through development limbo for years now, burning through different directors and potential casting choices. But the new cinematic take on James O'Barr's graphic novel The Crow might finally be on track with director Corin Hardy.
From: Empire Online 04/12/2014
Preacher TV Series Pilot Shoots Next Year
US cable network AMC has officially ordered a pilot for the Preacher TV adaptation! "Wait," we hear you ask, "didn't it already order that?" And you might well think that, based on the story from more than a year ago. Now, though, it appears to be fully ready to shoot, with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg producing and directing the pilot.
From: Empire Online 04/12/2014
Sundance Unveils Part Of Its 2015 Slate
It's nearly that time again: when filmmakers and industry types brave the chilly climes of Utah's Park City for the Sundance Film Festival. The 2015 incarnation of the event has just released its list for the U.S. and World Cinema Dramatic and Documentary Competitions and the out-of-competition NEXT <=> sections, with movies starring the likes of Jack Black, Chris Pine, Cobie Smulders, James Marsden, Nick Offerman and more set to be screened.
From: Empire Online 03/12/2014
Fantastic Four Plot Synopsis Arrives
It might not hit cinemas until August next year, but 20th Century Fox has been remarkably withholding when it comes to imagery or footage from Josh Trank's The Fantastic Four. But there is, at least, an official synopsis at last.
From: Empire Online 03/12/2014
Frozen Fever Will Debut In Front Of Cinderella
Back in September, Disney used a TV special about the making of Frozen to announce that a short follow-up film - titled Frozen Fever - would arrive this coming spring. We now know that the short will be attached (and you could probably have guessed this) to the studio's new live-action Cinderella.
From: Empire Online 03/12/2014
Nazanin Boniadi Races To Ben-Hur
A month or so ago Man Of Steel's Ayelet Zurer was in the frame. Before her we were talking about Gal Gadot, who had to drop out in favour of the small indie comic-book curios Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice and Wonder Woman. This morning Timur Bekmambetov's new Ben-Hur finally has its female lead. Homeland star Nazanin Boniadi has grabbed the gig, fending off plenty of other competition by performing the best "chemistry read" with the toplining Jack Huston.
From: Empire Online 03/12/2014
Amber Heard Considers The Danish Girl
Tom Hooper followed up The King's Speech with 2012's Les Misérables, but since then he's been trying to find his next project. He's been busy developing The Danish Girl, and has Amber Heard in talks for a role.
From: Empire Online 03/12/2014
Boyhood bags hat-trick at New York Critics Circle awards
Richard Linklater's coming of age drama chief victor in Manhattan, while Birdman triumphs at Gotham awards and The Boxtrolls leads Annie nominations.
From: The Guardian - Film News 02/12/2014
Stephen Hawking: I'd love to play a Bond baddie
Author and physicist suggests his computer-generated voice would make him ideal foil for 007.
From: The Guardian - Film News 02/12/2014
The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies Premiere Report
Last night, the world premiere for The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies took place in London's Leicester Square, and as you'd expect, fans were out in their hordes: some dressed as Smaug, others as Bilbo, a few as J.R.R. Tolkien obsessives (perhaps the best outfit of the lot).
From: Empire Online 02/12/2014
Jean-Claude Van Damme Set For The Kickboxer Remake
The team behind the Kickboxer remake might have been disappointed when Tony Jaa had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts, especially with the film about to start shooting. All those worries have been swiftly banished, however, with word of a real coup: Jean-Claude Van Damme has agreed to sign on in his place.
From: Empire Online 02/12/2014
Boyhood Scores At The New York Film Critics Circle Awards
Boyhood! It's not just for 50 Best Films Of 2014 lists, you know. It's also lining up to be among the toasts of the award season. Richard Linklater's years-in-the-making coming-of-age odyssey has walked away with Best Film from the New York Film Critics Circle.
From: Empire Online 02/12/2014
Will Ferrell Takes Aim At A Shakespearian Theatre Comedy
Behind the scenes at a competitive, ego-driven Shakespearean theatre company mind sound like the seeds for a slightly niche comedy, though it did once provide three seasons' worth of comedy drama for Canadian TV series Slings And Arrows. Sony will be hoping for slightly more mainstream appeal with a new, untitled pitch that has Will Ferrell interested.
From: Empire Online 02/12/2014
Gotham Awards: 'Birdman' Named Best Feature; Julianne Moore & Michael Keaton Score Acting Wins (Complete Winners List)
Birdman topped nominees leader Boyhood for Best Feature at the 24th annual Gotham Independent Film Awards, which were handed out tonight at Cipriani Wall Street in NYC.
From: Deadline 02/12/2014
Frozen sequel no longer on ice, confirms star Idina Menzel
The voice of Elsa in Disney's hit musical says work has begun on a planned sequel to Frozen, following new six-minute short which will play before re-released film this Christmas.
From: The Guardian - Film News 01/12/2014
Legendary collection Cine-Asia back again
Today Trinity Film announces that for the first time in almost 2 years the full Showbox catalogue, which includes the legendary collection Cine-Asia, will be available again on DVD and Blu-ray in retail stores and online.
From: Film-News 01/12/2014
Oscar Watch: Will Angelina Jolie's 'Unbroken' Break Out Of The Best Picture Pack?
Angelina Jolie had one key goal, I believe, in bringing Unbroken to the screen, and that was to do right by the remarkable life of Louis Zamperini. Simple as that.
From: Deadline 01/12/2014
Indian actor Gauhar Khan allegedly slapped by fan for wearing short skirt
Mohammed Akil Mallick is charged with assault after reportedly confronting star on set of Indian reality show.
From: The Guardian - Film News 01/12/2014
'Unbroken's Miyavi Signs With WME
Oscar voters learned the name Miyavi over the weekend as Angelina Jolie's Best Picture contender Unbroken made its awards-season premiere. Now the Japanese rock star-turned-actor has signed with WME in all areas with a stateside crossover career in his sights.
From: Deadline 01/12/2014
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