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'Pirates 4' Director Rob Marshall 'Excited' To Work With Johnny Depp
'Pirates 4' Director Rob Marshall 'Excited' To Work With Johnny Depp
mtv.com — 'He's incredible, as an actor and as a person too. So I know it'll be a great experience,' 'Chicago' director said of his lead actor. By Adam Rosenberg, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Johnny Depp in "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's ... (more) 'Pirates 4' Director Rob Marshall 'Excited' To Work With ...
An exclusive clip from UP IN THE AIR featuring the great Jason Bateman and that Clooney character!!!
aintitcool.com — Hey everyone. Capone in Chicago. I told you I'd be hounding you guys with all sorts of teasers and clips for the upcoming splendor that is UP IN THE AIR, which our own Copernicus declared "the film to beat for Best Picture this year." I happen to ... (more) An exclusive clip from UP IN THE AIR featuring the great ...

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'The Road' Will Hit 31 Markets on November 25
ropeofsilicon.com — I am posting this only because there seems to be some misinformation running around as to how many markets John Hillcoat's The Road will be hitting on November 25 as it finally makes its long-awaited theatrical debut. Recent rumors stated its ... (more) 'The Road' Will Hit 31 Markets on November 25
Video - Hudson, Cruz in 'Nine' Musical Numbers
Video - Hudson, Cruz in 'Nine' Musical Numbers
getthebigpicture.net — Upfront, let's apologize for the video quality here. Both of these clips were taken from TV broadcasts, so they're not the highest quality. Hopefully we'll get better versions of these, and more clips just like them, before Nine opens in theaters next month. Two of the half-dozen ... (more) Video - Hudson, Cruz in 'Nine' Musical Numbers
Weinsteins and ABC Team Up for 'Nine' Media Blitz
Weinsteins and ABC Team Up for 'Nine' Media Blitz
getthebigpicture.net — I don't know if it's water under a considerable bridge or what, but Harvey Weinstein and Disney are working together again. You'll remember that Harvey and Bob split from Disney several years ago, leaving Miramax behind and forming the company that bears their name. The final straw was ... (more) Weinsteins and ABC Team Up for 'Nine' Media Blitz
Leatherheads
Leatherheads
movietrailertalk.com — To be honest, when I saw this in the theatre, I was on the fence about liking this film. After watching this again on bluray, I certainly enjoyed it more the second time around. Maybe because my expectations are were lowered a bit since going into it the first time, I really was wanting laugh ... (more) Leatherheads
Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention
Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention
flashbackweekend.com — is Chicago s longest-running Horror Convention, as featured on both The E! True Hollywood Story and Anchor Bay s THE EVIL DEAD Ultimate DVD Set! NEXT EVENT Flashback Weekend 2009 October 23-25, 2009 Rosemont, IL FACEBOOK Join the Official Flashback ... (more) Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention
Black Dynamite Movie Times in Chicago, IL
fandango.com — Fandango, the ultimate movie ticketing destination, is your source for movie tickets and movie times. Know before you go to the theater, watch HD movie trailers and videos in the highest quality available. Find movie reviews, theater listings, and ... (more) Black Dynamite Movie Times in Chicago, IL
'Precious' Wins Again in Chicago
'Precious' Wins Again in Chicago
getthebigpicture.net — The indie flick Precious keeps racking up impressive festival wins. You'll start seeing more about it in just a couple weeks, I'm guessing, as Lionsgate looks to win its first Best Picture Oscar since Crash . Having the names Oprah and Tyler ... (more) 'Precious' Wins Again in Chicago
'Juno' director Jason Reitman's latest, 'Up in the Air': Hear his hand
music-mix.ew.com — According to my officemate Dave Karger , the George Clooney dramedy Up in the Air is set to be one of the major contenders in this year’s Oscar race. He’s thinking Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor, for sure. Maybe he should add Best Song to ... (more) 'Juno' director Jason Reitman's latest, 'Up in the Air': ...
Thornton joins Johnson for 'Faster'
variety.com — George Tillman to direct action drama Billy Bob Thornton is set to star with Dwayne Johnson in "Faster," the George Tillman-directed action drama that will begin production early next year. Pic is a co-production of CBS Films and Sony Worldwide ... (more) Thornton joins Johnson for 'Faster'
Listen to Sad Brad Smith’s ‘Help Yourself’ from ‘Up in the Air’
incontention.com — It looks like others are finally coming around to what we reported here over a month ago : Sad Brad Smith’s “Help Yourself” from the film “Up in the Air” is a formidable contender in this year’s Best Original Song ... (more) Listen to Sad Brad Smith’s ‘Help Yourself’ from ‘Up in ...
'Doctor Who' star lands 'Rex' pilot
'Doctor Who' star lands 'Rex' pilot
hollywoodreporter.com — No longer will American TV audiences be asking doctor who? Popular British actor David Tennant, best known for playing the title role in the BBC's long-running sci-fi series "Doctor Who," is set to make his American television debut as the title ... (more) 'Doctor Who' star lands 'Rex' pilot
Oscar voter: Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' will be nominated for best picture
Oscar voter: Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' will be nominated for best picture
goldderby.latimes.com — A veteran Oscar voter predicts Michael Jackson's "This Is It" will be nominated for best picture based upon its reception at today's academy screening. He e-mails Gold Derby this report, "Just attended Sunday afternoon screening of 'This Is It' at ... (more) Oscar voter: Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' will be ...
The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day Rolls Out Nationwide
The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day Rolls Out Nationwide
atomicpopcorn.net — The fans have spoken. Troy Duffy’s Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day has made some serious money in its limited release — $500,000 in Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, and Boston, to be exact. That might not seem like a lot, but $8,000 per theater in only four theaters is a ... (more) The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day Rolls Out Nationwide
'Boondock Saints II' Expanding This Weekend
'Boondock Saints II' Expanding This Weekend
getthebigpicture.net — Over the weekend, Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day did very well considering the low theater count it had. It placed 14th for the frame, but the $8,000 per-screen average in 68 houses led to a $546,000 debut. That's a big enough vote of confidence for the film's distributor, Apparition ... (more) 'Boondock Saints II' Expanding This Weekend
Planes, Trains And Automobiles: Those Aren't Pillows Edition
Planes, Trains And Automobiles: Those Aren't Pillows Edition
dvdverdict.com — Reviewed by Christopher Kulik Quote: "This is really Martin and Candy's show, both offering up what may well be the finest performances of their careers." (more) Planes, Trains And Automobiles: Those Aren't Pillows Edition
The Full Text of Ryan's Letter
chicagoreader.com — "It is a very odd fact that Chicagoans never boast about their city, yet they secretly seem to love it." by Robert Ryan For our cover story on Robert Ryan, see J.R. Jones's The Actor's Letter: A reminiscence from film noir ... (more) The Full Text of Ryan's Letter
The Essential Robert Ryan
chicagoreader.com — Highlights from the star's impressive filmography by J.R. Jones For our cover story on Robert Ryan, see J.R. Jones's The Actor's Letter: A reminiscence from film noir icon Robert Ryan, newly unearthed by his daughter, ... (more) The Essential Robert Ryan
The Actor’s Letter
chicagoreader.com — A reminiscence from film noir icon Robert Ryan, newly unearthed by his daughter, sheds light on his Chicago childhood—and his family's connection to a tragic chapter in the city's history. by J.R. Jones The full ... (more) The Actor’s Letter