South by Southwest Film Fest Lures Stars (AP)
March 9, 2006
AP - With Robert Altman's star-studded "A Prairie Home Companion" making its North American premiere on opening night Friday, and celebrities including Charlize Theron, Ray Romano, Brad Garrett and Erykah Badu appearing throughout the week, the South by Southwest film festival only looks like it's gone Hollywood.
Bullock to Star in 'Peyton Place' Film (AP)
March 9, 2006
AP - Sandra Bullock has agreed to star in a film about "Peyton Place" author Grace Metalious, whose million-selling novel scandalized the nation 50 years ago and eventually ruined the author's life.
Dallas Urges Local Filming of TV Spinoff (AP)
March 9, 2006
AP - City officials say there's no substitute for the original when it comes to producing a movie version of the long-running "Dallas" television series.
Faster, Higher, Stronger...Hoth? (E! Online)
March 9, 2006
E! Online - Shane Igoe has a solution for what ails the Winter Olympics:
Hoth.
DreamWorks 4Q Profit Down but Tops Views (AP)
March 9, 2006
AP - Fourth quarter profits fell by more than half at DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. as DVD sales of "Madagascar" failed to match last year's box office receipts from the blockbuster "Shrek 2."
'Maria' star Moreno journeys to 'Earth' (Reuters)
March 9, 2006Reuters - Colombian actress Catalina Sandino Moreno, who received an Oscar nomination last year for playing a drug mule in "Maria Full of Grace," will star in the 19th century drama "The Heart of the Earth," producers announced Thursday.
Gay-themed films riding 'Brokeback' coattails (Reuters)
March 9, 2006Reuters - "Brokeback Mountain" might not have earned the best picture Academy Award, but with three Oscars to its name, including Ang Lee's win as best director, the gay-cowboy romance may have more impact on Hollywood than any other of this year's nominees.
MGM Preps "Panther," "Crown" Sequels (E! Online)
March 9, 2006
E! Online - Thomas Crown is getting ready for one more heist, and Inspector
Clouseau is on the case.
'Harry Potter' DVD Sells 5 Million Copies (AP)
March 9, 2006
AP - Harry Potter has outdone himself.
Bullock to Star in 'Peyton Place' Film (AP)
March 9, 2006AP - Sandra Bullock has agreed to star in a film about "Peyton Place" author Grace Metalious, whose million-selling novel scandalized the nation 50 years ago and eventually ruined the author's life.
Blond Bond stirred by criticism, but not shaken (Reuters)
March 9, 2006
Reuters - Is the next James Bond too
blond for Her Majesty's Secret Service? Stricken by heat rash?
Licensed to kill but not licensed to drive the famous
stick-shift Aston Martin sports car?
South by Southwest Film Fest Lures Stars (AP)
March 9, 2006AP - With Robert Altman's star-studded "A Prairie Home Companion" making its North American premiere on opening night Friday, and celebrities including Charlize Theron, Ray Romano, Brad Garrett and Erykah Badu appearing throughout the week, the South by Southwest film festival only looks like it's gone Hollywood.
Faster, Higher, Stronger...Hoth? (E! Online)
March 9, 2006
E! Online - Shane Igoe has a solution for what ails the Winter Olympics: Hoth.
Mos Def, Okonedo eye Black Panther picture (Reuters)
March 9, 2006Reuters - Rapper Mos Def ("16 Blocks") and Sophie Okonedo ("Hotel Rwanda") are in final talks to co-star in the indie drama "Stringbean and Marcus," playing two former Black Panther members who have fallen out of love.
Ex-Member of Oscar-Winning Group in Jail (AP)
March 9, 2006AP - Indeed, it is hard out there for a former member of Three 6 Mafia, winners of the Academy Award for best song — "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp" from the movie "Hustle & Flow."
Vermont hills come alive with 'The Sound of Music' (Reuters)
March 9, 2006
Reuters - In front of a roaring log fire
in a mountain lodge, Walter Eppich sips a cold lager after a
day of skiing and discusses the score from "The Sound of
Music."
Fame goes to film director Cuaron's heart not head (Reuters)
March 9, 2006Reuters - Fame has not gone to Mexican film director Alfonso Cuaron's head but to his heart.
Indian film to be made by Pakistani for first time (Reuters)
March 9, 2006Reuters - An Indian film is to be directed by a Pakistani for the first time ever, deepening cultural links between the arch-rivals and neighbors while their diplomats struggle to push forward a slow-moving peace process. Pakistani actors and musicians have made a mark on Bollywood, but Omar Sharif will be the first to debut as a director in India's booming Hindi-language movie industry.
Mos Def, Okonedo eye Black Panther picture (Reuters)
March 9, 2006Reuters - Rapper Mos Def ("16 Blocks") and Sophie Okonedo ("Hotel Rwanda") are in final talks to co-star in the indie drama "Stringbean and Marcus," playing two former Black Panther members who have fallen out of love.
Brad Renfro Begins Serving Jail Sentence (AP)
March 9, 2006
AP - Brad Renfro pleaded no contest Wednesday to a drunken driving charge and was immediately taken to jail to begin serving a 10-day sentence.
Hollywood sex scenes attract lawmakers' attention (Reuters)
March 9, 2006Reuters - The U.S. House of Representatives has approved child-safety legislation that includes a provision bringing some legitimate film and TV productions under the same federal-reporting requirements as X-rated films.
'Mission' DVD reissue coincides with new film (Reuters)
March 9, 2006
Reuters - Paramount Pictures is
preparing a 10th anniversary DVD edition of "Mission:
Impossible" to coincide with the theatrical debut of the
long-awaited second sequel, "Mission: Impossible 3."
Deadpan 'Duck Season' a delight (Reuters)
March 9, 2006
Reuters - The lovely,
unpredictable comedy "Duck Season" marks the arrival of a fresh
talent in writer-director Fernando Eimbcke. His script is
vibrant with unforced humanist observations, the performances
are natural and endearing, and the black-and-white imagery
bears a distinct visual style that well serves the present-day
tale without overpowering it.
'Line' drawn as Cash DVD soars to No. 1 (Reuters)
March 9, 2006Reuters - The Oscar-winning Johnny Cash drama "Walk the Line" took the top spot on the DVD sales and rental charts for the week ending March 5, easily beating a slate of high-profile competitors, according to data issued Wednesday.
MTV Movie Awards Set for June 3 (AP)
March 9, 2006AP - The golden popcorn trophies are on their way back. MTV said Wednesday it will hold its annual Movie Awards on June 3 at the Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City. The 15th annual awards show will be televised June 8 on MTV.