Troma Films acquires film rights to James Glickenhaus cult classics Maniac Cop, Exterminator, Frankenhooker and more

Lloyd Kaufman’s Troma Entertainment announced today that the indie cult label will be exclusively distributing James Glickenhaus’ Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment film library, which includes Maniac Cop, Frankenhooker, Basket Case 2 and 3, The Exterminator, Shakedown, McBain, Red Scorpion and more, comprising some of the most iconic cult films of all time. New York-born James Glickenhaus began ….

Golden Globe-nominated Blue Valentine release date moved up

The Weinstein Company has moved up the release of Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling’s anticipated film Blue Valentine to Wednesday, December 29th, giving the movie a two-day head start going into the holiday weekend. According to the studio, the release date move was fueled by Blue Valentine’s impressive word of mouth and strong critical response, ….

Deception DVD review

Jonathan McQuarry (played by Ewan McGregor) is a timid accountant whose life revolves almost completely around his work, although it doesn’t seem to “stimulate” him. In fact, his life seems completely dry and uninteresting until a chance meeting with a suave, corporate lawyer named Wyatt Bose (Hugh Jackman) introduces him to “The List.” Suddenly, after ….

Weinstein Company Acquires Bob Dylan Biopic I’m Not There

The Weinstein Company is pleased to announce that it has acquired North American and U.K. rights to I’m Not There, the highly anticipated biographical film about legendary singer and songwriter Bob Dylan, from Jim Stern’s Endgame Entertainment. I’m Not There was co-written by Academy Award nominated writer Todd Haynes (Far From Heaven) and by Oren Moverman. Haynes also directed the feature with an all-star ensemble cast including Cate ….