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No Marvel at 2015 Comic-Con?
7 hours ago | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
The San Diego Comic Con has become quite the interesting beast. I first attended the convention back in 2006, a time when you could actually cover the convention as a member of the press. You didn't have to wait in long lines just to sit in a giant convention hall and actually leave said convention hall to participate in interviews and then return to check out more teaser footage. The last time I attended Comic Con was back in 2009, when I had to get up around 4 Am to wait in line with a bunch of teen girls lining up to see the The Twilight Saga: New Moon panel just so I can see the Avatar footage. I felt defeated. It was a low point in my career here at RopeofSilicon and I haven't been back since. However, this isn't to say Comic Con doesn't have its place in this industry, but »
- Brad Brevet
Shailene Woodley Praises Edward Snowden as a "Hero," Plays His Girlfriend in New Oliver Stone Movie
7 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
The U.S. government may believe that Edward Snowden is a criminal, but Shailene Woodley doesn't. In fact, the Insurgent star, who plays Snowden's longtime dancer-acrobat girlfriend Lindsay Mills in Oliver Stone's upcoming drama about the National Security Agency whistleblower, thinks he should be celebrated for his work. "I define a hero as somebody, who against the judgment of other people. if they believe something will positively impact the world and they choose to do it and honor their integrity that's what I sort of consider a hero, no matter how big or mall a feat they create," she told me this weekend while promoting Insurgent (in theaters on March 20). "And in that light, »
Finally Some News on Kathryn Bigelow's Next Movie
6 hours ago | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
For the longest time it seemed like Kathryn Bigelow's next film would be the border zone thriller Triple Frontier, but Deadline now says that film has been pushed aside. So what's nextc Is it that adaptation of Anand Giridharadas' non-fiction book "The True American: Murder and Mercy in Texas" starring Tom Hardyc Nope, it's going to be the one we learned about last June, bringing Bigelow back together with screenwriter Mark Boal (The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty) to tell the story of Taliban Pow Bowe Bergdahl. Megan Ellison's Annapurna is producing and studios are expected to begin bidding soon. As I wrote back in June, I would rather see a story of the late "Rolling Stone" reporter Michael Hastings whose article on Bergdahl, "America's Last Prisoner of War" is being adapted for Todd Field to direct. We've heard enough about Bergdahl and I also wish Bigelow would »
- Brad Brevet
Box Office: ‘Chappie’ Stumbles, ‘Unfinished Business’ Bombs
8 March 2015 8:18 AM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Neill Blomkamp’s “Chappie” and “Unfinished Business” with Vince Vaughn added up to a weekend to forget at the U.S. box office.
Overall ticket sales plunged as “Chappie,” a science-fiction adventure about a sentient robot, topped charts with a weak $13.3 million from 3,201 locations. Going into the weekend, Sony Pictures was aiming for a debut of roughly $15 million and some analysts expected the film could hit $20 million. Reviews were tepid, and the picture is the latest in a long line of R-rated new releases such as “Fifty Shades of Grey” and “Focus,” which may have hurt it with moviegoers looking for something that appeals to kids as well as adults.
“There’s been a glut of R-rated movies starting from the first of the year,” said Rory Bruer, Sony’s worldwide distribution chief. “I think there’s some R-rated fatigue.”
The odds may have been against “Chappie” from its inception. »
- Brent Lang
Mexican Movies Show Broader Success in 2014
7 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Guadalajara, Mexico — Mexican films held onto double-digit market share in 2014, taking 10% of ticket purchases, with eight local films selling more than a million tickets each.
Mexico’s box office pulled in a total of 11.237 billion pesos ($725.3 million) in 2014, 5% down from the 11.860 billion pesos ($765.6 million, in current currency terms) taken in 2013 when Mexico’s market share hit 12%, ignited by heartwarmers “We Are the Nobles” and the very boffo “Instructions Not Included,” which together represented 22 million of the 30 million tickets sold that year.
Last year’s s bottom line was that it showed broader success for Mexico’s industry, if local fare lacked box office breakout smashes.
Last year’s top domestic grosser was Luis Estrada’s politically charged dark comedy “The Perfect Dictatorship,” which bowed in October to win 189.2 million pesos ($12.2 million), putting it at No. 4 in the all-time take for a Mexican film, with runner-up Marco Polo Constandse’s romcom »
- James Young
‘Midnight Rider’ Trial: DGA Calls for More Set Safety
22 minutes ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
The Directors Guild of America has called for more work on set safety in the wake of DGA member and “Midnight Rider” director Randall Miller pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the February 2014 death of Sarah Jones.
Miller received a sentence of two years in prison, 10 years probation, a $20,000 fine and 360 hours of community service in a court hearing Monday in Georgia.
“This tragic accident and its consequences must serve as an indelible reminder to everyone involved in film production that safety on set is of paramount importance,” the DGA said in a statement. “In the year since Sarah Jones’ horrific death, the dialogue within the entertainment community about being vigilant on set and speaking up if something seems unsafe has certainly increased, and organizations including the DGA have reiterated the availability of 24/7 safety hotlines to report concerns.”
The guild, which has over 15,000 members, did not mention Miller by name. »
- Dave McNary
First Look at Julia Roberts and Chiwetel Ejiofor in 'Secret in Their Eyes' Remake
56 minutes ago | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Stx Entertainment will release their English-language remake of the Oscar winning film The Secret in Their Eyes on October 23 and today we have our first look at Julia Roberts and Chiwetel Ejiofor in the upcoming thriller. The story centers on a retired legal counselor who writes a novel hoping to find closure for one of his past unresolved homicide cases and for his unreciprocated love with his superior - both of which still haunt him decades later. Nicole Kidman and Dean Norris also star. For the full, detailed synopsis click here. The original film was released in 2009 and directed by Juan Jose Campanella under the original title, El secreto de sus ojos. It went on to make $33.9 million worldwide and won Best Foreign Language Oscar. Here's the original trailer as well as a very cool oner from the film along with an accompanying visual effects breakdown if you've never seen it before. »
- Brad Brevet
Watch: Albert Maysles on The Beales
1 hour ago | Filmmaker Magazine - Blog | See recent Filmmaker Magazine news »
Last Friday, a day after Albert Maysles’ passing, Grey Gardens opened for a 40th Anniversary run at New York’s Film Forum. The new 2K digital restoration of the 1976 documentary, courtesy of Janus Films, will roll out in limited cities over the next couple of months, and the Criterion Collection has released a brief interview with Maysles on his working relationship with the Beales, in which he speaks about the women’s setbacks and their fascinating — not to be confused with abnormal — qualities. For reminiscences on Maysles and his work, I’d recommend this piece by Richard Brody, which speaks to the undying […] »
- Sarah Salovaara
Attention Documentary Filmmakers: Attend 'Doc Camp' with Award-Winning Filmmaker Steve James
1 hour ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
Read More: Steve James and Chaz Ebert Tackled 'Life Itself' If you're an experienced documentary filmmaker, Women In Film-Portland has an opportunity for you. Registration is open for the Oregon Doc Camp. Seasoned filmmakers will have the chance to experience a networking retreat to Silver Falls Conference Center at Silver Falls State Park in Oregon, where they'll have the opportunity to network, attend panels, workshop and pitch ideas. The keynote speaker for the 2015 Camp is award-winning documentary director Steve James ("Life Itself," "Stevie," "Hoop Dreams"). The event takes place May 29-June 1. To apply, click here. Read More: How They Funded It: 'Life Itself' Director Steve James Shares the Secrets to Crowdfunding Success »
- Travis Clark
See Matthew McConaughey in ‘The Free State of Jones’
1 hour ago | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
Below you’ll find the first official image of a grimy, cautious Matthew McConaughey on the battlefield in the film The Free State of Jones. Directed by Gary Ross, the Civil War drama features McConaughey as Newton Knight, who leads the residents of Jones County, Mississippi in a bid to secede from the Confederacy. The film also stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Keri Russell, and Mahershala Ali. […]
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- Russ Fischer
‘Mean Moms’ Fake Poster Gets One Star Right: Jennifer Aniston
1 hour ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
A fake poster for the upcoming New Line film “Mean Moms” that circulated on social media over the last few days suggested that Jennifer Aniston, Sandra Bullock and Cameron Diaz would star in the film.
New Line Cinema confirmed to Variety that Aniston, who has been in talks for the film for over a year, is still attached to star. The Bullock and Diaz castings, meanwhile, are purely figments of the Internet’s imagination and are not confirmed.
Some of the social-media posts also claimed that the film is sequel to “Mean Girls,” which was a Paramount picture, whereas “Mean Moms,” about the world of competitive parenting, is being produced by New Line Cinema. The films are, however, both based on books by parenting author Rosalind Wiseman.
New Line is currently looking for a director, and has not announced a release date for the film.
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- Seth Kelley
‘Midnight Rider’ – Sarah Jones’ Father, Siblings Speak Out: “There Needs To Be Accountability”
1 hour ago | Deadline | See recent Deadline news »
Richard Jones addressed the courtroom today to give his victim impact statement regarding the death of his 27-year old daughter Sarah Jones. Facing the defendants, Richard Jones, said, “a beautiful human being and a bright life source was stripped away by what I believe was routed in selfishness — the single-minded idea that getting ‘the shot’ was worth risking the safety and lives of the cast and crew. “I do not seek revenge, but rather I seek healing for all involved… »
Tribeca/Espn 2015 Festival Line-Up Features Conversations with Spike Lee, Eva Longoria
1 hour ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
The Tribeca/Espn Sports Film Festival has revealed the full line-up of films and special events on the docket for this year, including the gala premiere of Andrea Nevins' football documentary, "Play It Forward," and post-screening question-answer-sessions with Eva Longoria, Retta, Spike Lee and Nate Silver. Founded in 2006, Tribeca/Espn runs is an offshoot of the Tribeca Film Festival that runs tandem with its parent festival. In addition to "Play It Forward" and the Tribeca Talks, Tribeca/Espn will screen two animated short films that are the product of 1 of 1: Origins, a unique collaboration between Marvel Entertainment and Espn Film. Per a release issued by Tribeca Enterprises: "Told through narration and custom Marvel comic animation, each short from the series focuses on a single athlete and explores moments when, like all Marvel Super Heroes, athletes come to understand the origin of their powers. Travel back in time to see a 10-year-old Danica Patrick. »
- Shipra Gupta
First Picture of Matthew McConaughey in 'The Free State of Jones', Set for 2016 Release
1 hour ago | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Stx Entertainment has released the above first picture of Matthew McConaughey in The Free State of Jones, an upcoming Civil War drama directed by Gary Ross (The Hunger Games) now set for a March 11, 2016 release date. Ross also wrote the screenplay, which finds McConaughey playing the defiant Southern farmer Newt Knight, centering on the story of he and his extraordinary armed rebellion against the Confederacy. Banding together with other small farmers, and with the assistance of local slaves, Knight launched an uprising that led Jones County, Mississippi to secede from the Confederacy, creating a Free State of Jones. His marriage to a former slave, Rachel (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), and his subsequent establishment of a mixed race community was unique in the post-war South. Knight continued his struggle into Reconstruction, which distinguished him as a compelling, if controversial, figure of defiance long beyond the War. Keri Russell and Mahershala Ali co-star. If »
- Brad Brevet
First Look: Chiwetel Ejiofor & Julia Roberts In 'The Secret In Their Eyes' Plus Rebecca Hall & Jason Bateman In Joel Edgerton's Directorial Debut
1 hour ago | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
Listen, we're not thrilled that the excellent, Oscar winning "The Secret In Their Eyes" is getting a remake either, but you couldn't ask for a better team to be bringing it together. "Shattered Glass" writer/director Billy Ray is behind the camera, and he has lined up Nicole Kidman, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Julia Roberts in the lead roles, with guys like Michael Kelly ("House Of Cards") and Dean Norris ("Breaking Bad") in support. Filming is underway, but the first look at the movie has arrived in advance of its October 23rd release. Here's the official synopsis: Written and directed by Academy Award® nominee Billy Ray (Captain Phillips,The Hunger Games), and produced by Academy Award® winner Mark Johnson (Rain Man, “Breaking Bad”), Secret In Their Eyes is an intense, powerful, haunting thriller starring Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Academy Award® winners Nicole Kidman and Julia Roberts. A tight-knit »
- Kevin Jagernauth
'They Alive, Damnit!': How the Unbelievably Catchy 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' Theme Song Came To Be
1 hour ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
Read More: Review: 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' Takes The Charms of '30 Rock' To a Darker Place on Netflix If you did any bingeing of Netflix's new Tina Fey-created comedy this weekend, you might have found yourself especially struck by the show's addictive theme song. A blend of gospel passion and a bystander's commentary on watching Kimmy and her fellow Mole Women emerge from the bunker they'd been trapped inside, it's a perfect encapsulation of the show's premise and tone. As Indiewire's Ben Travers put it: And here's why you can't escape it -- it got some help from people who became famous for making music designed to catch fire and spread globally: Viral video pioneers, the Gregory Brothers. Debuting originally in 2009 as a YouTube channel called Auto-Tune the News, the musical brothers (and sister-in-law) developed a knack for combining pre-existing footage with music, using auto-tune to make everyone from »
- Liz Shannon Miller
Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg and Bruce Willis Join Woody Allen's Next Film
1 hour ago | Thompson on Hollywood | See recent Thompson on Hollywood news »
Jesse Eisenberg, Bruce Willis and Kristen Stewart have come aboard Woody Allen's next film. Title and plot details remain unknown, but the film is being produced per usual by Letty Arsonson, Stephen Tenenbaum and Edward Walson. As always, Allen is otherwise keeping quiet about the project. Stewart recently became the first American actress to win a Cesar award, the French equivalent of the Oscar. Is the erstwhile "Twilight" star turned aspiring indie darling Allen's next muse? Allen also has "Irrational Man," starring Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone, coming up, which will be released by Sony Pictures Classics -- the distributor that pushed "Blue Jasmine" to a Best Actress Oscar win for Cate Blanchett -- on July 24th. There is also his upcoming Amazon series. Read More: Woody Allen Is Creating His First TV Series for Amazon »
- Ryan Lattanzio
Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg Set for Woody Allen's Next Movie
1 hour ago | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
It will be an Adventureland reunion in Woody Allen's next movie as the 79-year-old writer/director has set Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart to star in his next, next film, along with Bruce Willis rounding out the first batch of casting. As always, the pic does not have a title and no early word on a plot, but these are three names that don't necessarily come as a surprise. This is the second go-round with Allen for Eisenberg after To Rome with Love back in 2012 and the first time for both Stewart and Willis, though I think Allen just might provide some great material to allow Stewart to shine. Willis will likely step into a role similar to the two played by Alec Baldwin in the recent past. As for Allen, he's lining 'em up fast and furious. He's got Irrational Man later this year, not to forget the »
- Brad Brevet
‘Walking Dead’ Spinoff Starts This Summer; See the First Photo
1 hour ago | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
There’s a big gap on The Walking Dead. We never see what happens between Rick’s injury and when he wakes up from his coma. How, specifically, did the world get infested by zombies? That story will be told on a previously announced “companion” series to the show, which just received a two-season commitment from AMC. Set in Los […]
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- Germain Lussier
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Hans And Franz Musical Was Going To Be Bizarre, Hilarious
1 hour ago | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
It was just a few weeks ago that Robert Smigel made headlines revealing the details of the Ambiguously Gay Duo live-action movie that never wound up happening . but now the former Saturday Night Live writer has spilled the beans on yet another "almost" film that was going to be based on a skit. It turns out that there was a Hans and Franz movie once in the works . based on the bit starring Dana Carvey and Kevin Nealon . and the big screen adaptation would have both been a musical and starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. Smigel recently recorded a digital exclusive for Late Night With Seth Meyers, and in the video he went into specifics about the Hans and Franz movie that nearly joined the ranks of Saturday Night Live films. Taking us all the way back to the early 1990s, the writer explained that he initially thought the idea of making »
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