IFP Spirit Award Winners
Originally Published: March 2, 2005 Hosted annually on the beach in Santa Monica, the Independent Spirit Awards is a celebration honoring filmmakers of independent vision. Televised in millions of homes and covered internationally, the Independent Spirit Awards program has become the vanguard event in independent film, recognizing the achievements of independent filmmakers and promoting independent ….
Stealth Lands in Theatres
Originally Published: February 23, 2005 The new action thriller Stealth, starring Josh Lucas, Jamie Foxx and Jessica Biel won’t be in theatres until July, but we have the new trailer that premiered in theatres last week, photos and some other cool stuff about the film RIGHT HERE. Check it out.
Tarantino to Direct Bloody Finale of CSI
Originally Published: February 25, 2005 According to the Reporter, Quentin Tarantino has signed to direct the season-finale episode of CBS’ CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Tarantino also came up with an original story idea for the episode, which is expected to shoot in early April and air May 19, according to the show’s executive producer Carol ….
The Cave Poster and Creepy Photos
Originally Published: January 25, 2005 I’ve just posted a preview page for Screen Gems’ upcoming horror flick the Cave. The page includes the U.S. release date, poster, a few photos and more. Take a peek at the Cave RIGHT HERE »
Nominations Announced for 77th Academy Awards
Originally Published: January 25, 2005 In Los Angeles this morning, the Academy announced the nominations for the annual Academy Awards. Martin Scorsese’s biopic of Howard Hughes, THE AVIATOR, lead the pack with 11 nominations (the same number as last year’s LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING). The Oscar ceremony will be held ….
Hustle & Flow to Screen at Sundance 2005
Originally Published: December 26, 2004 Hustle & Flow, the John Singleton independently produced film, featuring Southern crunk music, will be screening at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. It is competing in the dramtic catagory. The film was directed by Craig Brewer and stars Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, Taryn Manning, Taraji Henson, DJ ….
Jacket to Premiere at Sundance 2005
Originally Published: December 26, 2004 The Jacket, a haunting and sensual psychological thriller, directed by John Maybury, will premiere at Sundance 2005, on Sunday, January 23rd. The Jacket is John Maybury’s second feature. The story concerns a military veteran’s (played by Adrien Brody) journey through a Möbius maze of life and death after he miraculously ….
Kung Fu Hustle Gets U.S. Premiere at Sundance 2005
Originally Published: December 26, 2004 Steven Chow’s international hit, Kung Fu Hustle, will get it’s U.S. premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, on Sunday, January 23rd. The film has already broken box office records overseas, and is going to get released in the U.S. sometime next year. The story is set in 1940s Canton, China, ….
Sundance Film and Event Guide Online
Originally Published: December 26, 2004 The Sundance folks have just posted a searchable online film and event guide with details on films, directors, screening schedules, panels, discussions, and music. The Sundance Film Festival runs from January 20-30, 2005 in Park City, Utah. Access the guide HERE »
New Bewitched Trailer
Originally Published: March 24, 2005 Moviefone has posted an exclusive trailer for the upcoming Bewitched movie, hitting theaters on June 24, 2005. With Will Ferrell on board, I’m there. I doubt the film will live up to the expectations of the original shows charm, but after seeing the trailer, I think it will have a ….
Ice Age 2 Trailer Now Online
Originally Published: March 17, 2005 This trailer is attached to Robots in theaters, but now you can also view the new teaser for Blue Sky’s Ice Age 2: The Meltdown online. Carlos Saldanha is directing the sequel to the 2002 animated film. Vocies include Denis Leary, John Leguizamo and Ray Romano returning to voice Diego, ….
Robin Williams Interview
Originally Published: March 17, 2005 Sc Fi Wire recently spoke with Robin Williams about his new Robots films. Among other things, Williams discusses what it was like coming back to the 2D medium after 10 years (when he played the genie in Disney’s Aladdin). Director Chris Wedge (who also directed Ice Age) is also interviewed ….
Great Raid War Film
Originally Published: March 19, 2005 We have some great photos and a synopsis for The Great Raid, a war movie that takes place during World War II. Set in the Philippines in 1945, The Great Raid tells the true story of the 6th Ranger Battalion, under the commandof Lieutenant Colonel Henry Mucci (Benjamin Bratt) and ….
First Photos and Trailer from Rent
Originally Published: June 9, 2005 I have just posted the first images from the highly anticipated film adaptation of the muiscal Rent. There are also links to the first trailer (official trailer) for the film. Based on Puccini’s classic opera La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s revolutionary rock opera Rent tells the story of a group of ….
A History of Violence Trailer Online
Originally Published: May 18, 0000 A History of Violence, which has been in competition at Cannes, has a trailer online that many of you may not have seen. A History of Violence examines how far a man is willing to go in his quest for redemption and to protect his family. Viggo Mortensen stars as ….