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'Phooey' kicks into high gear

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:23:00 EST

Film News: Alex Zamm to direct live-action adaptation -- Alcon Entertainment has geared up its live-action/animated version of "Hong Kong Phooey" with Alex Zamm on board to direct from David Goodman's script.

SAG taking award submissions

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:11:14 EST

Film News: Nominations taken through Oct. 28 -- Submission period begins today for nominations for the 16th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, and continues through Oct. 28.

'Twenty' tops Karlovy Vary

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:54:16 EST

Film News: Pic wins special jury prize -- Karlovy Vary wrapped its 44th edition Saturday with Tehran filmmaker Abdolreza Kahani winning a special jury prize for "Twenty," a look at life in a down-on-its-luck Iranian banquet hall.

Ryan Reynolds set for 'Green Lantern'

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:50:29 EST

Film News: Actor to shine as DC Comics hero -- Ryan Reynolds has landed the coveted role of "Green Lantern," getting the starring role in Warner Bros.' live-action film based on the DC Comics hero.

'Bruno' sashays to top of box office

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:19:45 EST

Film News: 'Ice Age' passes the $100 million mark -- Universal’s Sacha Baron Cohen starrer “Bruno” grossed an estimated $30.4 million in its domestic debut from 2,756 runs, although most fans seemed to have turned out for opening day.

Warner Bros. stocks tentpole closet

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:36:18 EST

Film News: Studio mixing sequels with newcomers like 'Holmes' -- Warner Bros. -- the studio that births the most tentpoles -- hopes that the end of the Harry Potter franchise in 2011 won't mean the end of the tentpole production line.

'Bruno' opens with $14.2 mil Friday

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:56:30 EST

Film News: Universal's R-rated comedy tops box office -- Universal's Sacha Baron Cohen mockumentary "Bruno" lured in moviegoers Friday, collecting an estimated $14.2 million.

For rent: 'Gone With the Wind' mansion

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:44:31 EST

Film News: Culver Studios lot to be available in November -- Hollywood execs with a keen sense of history, take note: The mansion seen at the beginning of "Gone With the Wind" and other Selznick Studios films is back on the rental market.

No G-8 summit for Clooney, Murray

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:52:31 EST

Film News: Actors head to L'Aquila for activism, marketing -- Even at the heavyweight G-8 summit, there's nothing like a bit of star power to focus attention. While climate change and inclusiveness were front and center as the confab of key world leaders got under way last week in L'Aquila, Italy, George Clooney and Bill Murray swooped in July 9 with a mix of humanitarian activism and movie marketing.

Fests sing praises of film composers

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:52:18 EST

Film News: Ubeda, Tenerife events celebrate movie music -- The spirit of composer Jerry Goldsmith, who would have turned 80 this year, hovers over back-to-back festivals this summer that focus on music for film.

Hollywood spins the globe

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:47:26 EST

Film News: Local nuances reshape day-and-date visions -- More than ever before, studios are releasing movies day-and-date worldwide, but when it comes to marketing, the global effort is far from unified. And studios that fail to grasp the nuances of the local scene do so at their peril.

Theme park, vidgames follow 'Harry'

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:58:59 EST

Film News: Warner Bros. making the most out of franchise -- Fans won't have to say goodbye to Harry Potter when he leaves the megaplex.

U.K. mulls biz after Wiz

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:27:35 EST

Film News: Industry looks beyond 'Harry Potter' franchise -- Though the final installment in the "Harry Potter" film series doesn't come out for another two years, British film execs are already eyeing nervously the end of the wildly successful franchise.

BBC, Kidman buzz around 'Bee' book

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:00:01 EST

Film News: Actress to star, produce pic based on Cleave novel -- BBC Films has acquired the bestselling Chris Cleave novel "Little Bee," and Nicole Kidman has attached herself as star and producer.

Mel Gibson to star in 'Beaver'

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 21:05:27 EST

Film News: Jodie Foster to co-star, direct film -- Mel Gibson will star in "The Beaver" for director Jodie Foster.

FilmBuff set for movies

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 21:00:00 EST

Film News: VOD channel to launch Wednesday -- FilmBuff, a video-on-demand channel curated by New York indie sales outfit Cinetic, will launch Wednesday.

'Hangover' helmer still on a high

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 19:30:00 EST

Film News: Phillips moves on to 'Due Date,' 'Hangover 2' -- Todd Phillips will next direct the road trip comedy "Due Date" and follow one year later with "The Hangover 2."

Creative Kingdom getting creative

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 18:16:25 EST

Film News: Studio unveils plans for mixed-use lot -- If soundstages are built, will film production follow?

'Bruno' faces 'Ice Age' at box office

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:12:21 EST

Film News: 'Beth Cooper' may get some love as well -- Sacha Baron Cohen mockumentary "Bruno" is getting ready to strut down the box office runway.

Giffoni Experience builds global brand

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 16:17:32 EST

Film News: Kid's fest bolsters local production infrastructure -- Giffoni, the Italian children's film fest that taps 2,800 kids from 40 countries as jurors, is rebranding itself Giffoni Experience. And the makeover is not merely cosmetic.