2012 Sundance Film Festival, Film Festivals, Movie Business, Movie Marketing, Movie News

Yahoo! Stands Up for the People, the People of Sundance

Yahoo! Stands Up for the People, the People of Sundance
Topics : 2012 Sundance Film Festival, Film Festivals, Movie Business, Movie Marketing, Movie News
Posted by : Alia Haddad on February 3, 2012 the debutante hunters

During this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Yahoo! streamed nine of the festival’s short films in a first-ever online competition. Check out the results!

Fox Business vs. The Muppets: Round II

Fox Business vs. The Muppets: Round II
Topics : Movie Business, Rants
Posted by : Nick Poyner on January 31, 2012

The Muppets respond to the Fox News accusations.

Screen Actors Guild Awards: Full List of Winners!

Screen Actors Guild Awards: Full List of Winners!
Topics : Movie Business, Movie Marketing, Movie News, Oscars
Posted by : Alia Haddad on January 30, 2012 screen actors guild awards

Check out the list of winners from the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards here!

Deal or No Deal: Which Sundance Films Are Getting Picked Up

Deal or No Deal: Which Sundance Films Are Getting Picked Up
Topics : 2012 Sundance Film Festival, Movie Business
Posted by : Alia Haddad on January 23, 2012 sundance film festival 2012

A top question from the 2012 Sundance Film Festival is: which films are here to stay?

‘Hunger Games’ Sequel Gets A Director & Writer

‘Hunger Games’ Sequel Gets A Director & Writer
Topics : Filmmaking, Movie Business, Movie News
Posted by : Rande Iaboni on January 16, 2012 simon-beaufoy-eyed-to-script-hunger-games-sequel

Who has Lionsgate picked as director and screenwriter for ‘The Hunger Games’ sequel?

The Trailer for Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom Is Here!

The Trailer for Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom Is Here!
Topics : Movie Business, Movie Marketing, Movie News, Trailers
Posted by : Alia Haddad on January 13, 2012 moonrise kingdom

Get excited: the first trailer for the new Wes Anderson movie has arrived, and it’s looking good.

Takeaways from Lionsgate acquiring Summit Entertainment

Takeaways from Lionsgate acquiring Summit Entertainment
Topics : Movie Business, Movie News
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on January 8, 2012

Lionsgate and Summit seal the deal. We take a look at the major key aspects of the acquisition.

The Avengers are in 3D!

The Avengers are in 3D!
Topics : Movie Business, Movie Experience
Posted by : Nick Poyner on January 3, 2012

Yup. The Avengers is to be post converted into 3D.

Naomi Watts and Robin Wright to Star in ‘The Grandmothers’

Naomi Watts and Robin Wright to Star in ‘The Grandmothers’
Topics : Movie Business, Movie Marketing
Posted by : Alia Haddad on December 6, 2011 The Grandmothers

It’s a good day for Hollywood actresses—and films—when Naomi Watts and Robin Wright decide to star in the same movie.

YOUNG ADULT Red Band TV Spot Definitely Works in its Favor

YOUNG ADULT Red Band TV Spot Definitely Works in its Favor
Topics : Movie Business, Movie Marketing, Movie News
Posted by : Alia Haddad on December 2, 2011 Young Adult

Just two weeks before Young Adult opens, Jason Reitman ups the ante on the publicity front with this new red band TV spot that does wonders for our excitement!

The Future Better Be Written Right

The Future Better Be Written Right
Topics : Movie Business, Rants
Posted by : Nick Poyner on November 24, 2011

Julie Delpy has taken the challenge of directing a Joe Strummer biopic.

Trailer for 3D Stop-Motion Animation Film ParaNorman Released

Trailer for 3D Stop-Motion Animation Film ParaNorman Released
Topics : Movie Business, Movie News, Trailers
Posted by : Alia Haddad on November 3, 2011 Paranorman

Watch the trailer for Chris Butler and Sam Fell’s new stop-motion film, ParaNorman!

Justin Timberlake to Star in the Upcoming Coen Brothers’ Flick?

Justin Timberlake to Star in the Upcoming Coen Brothers’ Flick?
Topics : Movie Business, Movie Marketing, Movie News
Posted by : Alia Haddad on November 1, 2011 Timberlake

Could it be true? Has Justin Timberlake really just been offered a role in the oh-so-coveted forthcoming Coen Brothers’ movie?

Latest Head Scratcher: Ben Stiller on Board to Direct a Period Horror Film

Latest Head Scratcher: Ben Stiller on Board to Direct a Period Horror Film
Topics : Movie Business, Movie Marketing, Movie News
Posted by : Alia Haddad on October 21, 2011 Ben Stiller Director

Ben Stiller to direct a horror film based on an Edith Wharton novel? What’s not right here?

Too Much Demand For Tower Heist?

Too Much Demand For Tower Heist?
Topics : Movie Business, Movie Experience, Movie News, Rants
Posted by : Nick Poyner on October 17, 2011

I guess everyone will have to pay the cheaper, regular price for Tower Heist.

Warner Bros. Biopic on Mathematical Genius Alan Turing in the Works

Warner Bros. Biopic on Mathematical Genius Alan Turing in the Works
Topics : Movie Business, Movie Marketing, Movie News
Posted by : Alia Haddad on October 14, 2011 leo

Why is an upcoming Warner Bros. biopic about math superstar Alan Turing important? Well an acting superstar is apparently attached!

UltraViolet: The Next Great Hope in the Home Entertainment Market?

UltraViolet: The Next Great Hope in the Home Entertainment Market?
Topics : Movie Business, Movie Experience, Movie Marketing, Netflix
Posted by : Alia Haddad on October 12, 2011 UltraViolet

Will UltraViolet change the landscape of the home entertainment market forever?

Clint Eastwood In Trouble With The FBI

Clint Eastwood In Trouble With The FBI
Topics : Movie Business, Movie News
Posted by : Rande Iaboni on October 11, 2011 armie-hammer-leonardo-dicaprio-gay-kiss

It seems Clint Eastwood’s depiction of J. Edgar Hoover’s homosexuality has caused quite a stir in the FBI

Sony Pictures to Make a Steve Jobs Biopic

Sony Pictures to Make a Steve Jobs Biopic
Topics : Movie Business, Movie News
Posted by : Alia Haddad on October 10, 2011 Steve Jobs Biopic

News just released that Sony Pictures is currently acquiring the feature rights to an upcoming official Steve Jobs biography.

Steve Jobs’ Continued Legacy

Steve Jobs’ Continued Legacy
Topics : Movie Business, Movie News
Posted by : Alia Haddad on October 6, 2011 Pixar Steve Jobs

The entire world has felt the loss of one man: Steve Jobs, the game changer.

Just a Little Bit Closer: Arrested Development Coming to a Theater Near You, Hopefully

Just a Little Bit Closer: Arrested Development Coming to a Theater Near You, Hopefully
Topics : Movie Business, Movie News
Posted by : Alia Haddad on October 3, 2011 arrested development show

Could it possibly be true this time? Things are looking up for the potential Arrested Development movie! For reals this time!

Relativity Media + Spotify = New Partnership

Relativity Media + Spotify = New Partnership
Topics : Movie Business
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on October 3, 2011

In a huge deal, the entertainment industry continues to be shaken up. Relativity and Spotify are a tag team

Brace Yourselves: GHOSTBUSTERS Coming to a Theater Near You

Brace Yourselves: GHOSTBUSTERS Coming to a Theater Near You
Topics : Movie Business, Movie Marketing, Movie News
Posted by : Alia Haddad on September 23, 2011 Ghostbusters in theaters

In a move heard around the world, Ghostbusters will be returning to theaters for three days this October.

A Slightly More Pronounced Maybe for The Lone Ranger

A Slightly More Pronounced Maybe for The Lone Ranger
Topics : Movie Business
Posted by : Nick Poyner on September 6, 2011

We’re closer to a maybe getting a possible decision for what could be The Longer Ranger.

New Clip from Straw Dogs Released!

New Clip from Straw Dogs Released!
Topics : Movie Business, Movie Marketing, Movie News
Posted by : Alia Haddad on September 5, 2011 Straw Dogs Remake

Watch a climactic and dramatic clip of the soon-to-be-released remake of Straw Dogs.

Why did Starz and Netflix End their Relationship?

Why did Starz and Netflix End their Relationship?
Topics : Movie Business
Posted by : Matt Rosenberg on September 4, 2011

Starz has ulterior motives for rejecting $300 million from Netflix to renew contract.

Kung Fu Panda Movies to be Distributed Online in China

Kung Fu Panda Movies to be Distributed Online in China
Topics : Movie Business
Posted by : Alia Haddad on August 30, 2011 kung fu panda 2 china

DreamWorks and Youku.Com, the Chinese website similar to YouTube, partner to distribute the Kung Fu Panda movies online in China.

Miramax Launching Facebook Movie Application

Miramax Launching Facebook Movie Application
Topics : Movie Business, Movie Experience, Movie News, Movie Sites, Netflix, Rants
Posted by : Rande Iaboni on August 23, 2011 MiramaxeXperience

Miramax has created ‘The Miramax eXperience,’ an interactive application via Facebook where you can rent films to watch directly on your computer.

2 New Pixar Movies in the Works, Including One with Dinosaurs!

2 New Pixar Movies in the Works, Including One with Dinosaurs!
Topics : Movie Business, Movie Marketing, Movie News
Posted by : Alia Haddad on August 22, 2011 Pixar

Will anything be able to top a Disney Pixar movie involving dinosaurs?

Harrison Ford Cast as Wyatt Earp, Remains a Badass While Doing So

Harrison Ford Cast as Wyatt Earp, Remains a Badass While Doing So
Topics : Movie Business, Movie News
Posted by : Alia Haddad on July 25, 2011 Harrison Ford Cowboy

Hollywood mainstay Harrison Ford cast as Wyatt Earp in the adaptation of Patrick Culhane’s “Black Hats; A Novel of Wyatt Earp and Al Capone,” and the world rejoices.