New Trailers for "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" and "The Matrix Revolutions"
They've finally arrived! The trailers for the final chapter in the saga of "The Lord of the Rings" is now online (in QuickTime format) along with the full theatrical trailer for "The Matrix Revolutions." A word of warning: don't try and watch the "Revolutions" trailer over a slow connection - it'll take you hours. "LOTR" Trailer / "The Matrix Revolutions" Trailer
02:14 AM  #

"Scarface" 20th Anniversary DVD Release
I can't believe it's been 20 years since Al Pacino captivated audiences in Brian DePalma's "Scarface." In honor of this special anniversary, Universal Studios is releasing a special edition DVD 'mobbed' with bonus features. "Scarface" 20th Anniversary DVD
11:05 AM  #

"School of Rock" Premiere Brings Out Real Rock Stars
Jack Black takes on a horde of 5th graders in the music-filled comedy, "School of Rock." Black's popularity along with positive early reviews brought out a handful of real rockers for the movie's Hollywood Premiere. Joining Black and Joan Cusack on the 'leopard' carpet were the Osbournes, Dashboard Confessional, Incubus, and Graham Nash. Here are some quotes from a few of the musicians on hand at the rock and roll-inspired event. "School of Rock" Premiere Coverage
11:59 PM  #

Box Office Report - Sept. 26-28, 2003
The Rock rocked at the box office this weekend with "The Rundown" taking in more than $18 million during its opening bow. Aiming for the female crowd, Diane Lane in "Under the Tuscan Sun" did well, earning about $9.5 million. The week's other wide release, "Duplex" starring Drew Barrymore and Ben Stiller, proved name power alone isn't always enough to pursuade moviegoers to fork over the bucks. Full Box Office Report:
Top 10 Films for the Weekend Ending 9/28/03:
1) "The Rundown" - $18,533,765
2) "Under the Tuscan Sun" - $9,751,425
3) "Underworld" - $9,418,606
4) "Secondhand Lions" - $8,258,330
5) "The Fighting Temptations" - $6,388,472
6) "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" - $5,004,233
7) "Duplex" - $4,617,128
8) "Cold Creek Manor" - $4,405,084
9) "Matchstick Men" - $4,354,363
10) "Lost in Translation" - $3,688,538

01:33 PM  #

"Bend It Like Beckham" DVD Review
Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley ("Pirates of the Caribbean" ) star in "Bend It Like Beckham," one of the most refreshing movies of 2003. Check out this preview of what to expect from "Bend It Like Beckham's" DVD. "Bend It Like Beckham" DVD Review
01:01 AM  #

Movie Review: "The Rundown"
Who would have thought The Rock can actually act? After seeing him tackle action, drama and comedy in "The Rundown," I'm now a believer. The Rock has the talent to do better in films than even Arnold who, in a scene at the beginning of the movie, seems to be passing the torch on to this wrestler-turned-actor. "The Rundown" Movie Review
11:26 PM  #

"The Rundown" Cast Interviews
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the theaters, another big action movie gets released. But fear not, this one's not only fast-paced and full of fighting, it's also pretty darn funny. The cast of "The Rundown" recently joined their director (Peter Berg) for the movie's World Premiere at Universal Studios. Check out what the stars had to say about "The Rundown" and working with The Rock. "The Rundown" Cast Interviews / "The Rundown" Premiere Video
10:38 PM  #

Will Ferrell Joins "Curious George"
Universal Pictures just announced former "Saturday Night Live" star Will Ferrell has joined the cast of "Curious George." Currently in pre-production, the animated tale will follow the inquisitive monkey and his friend, The Man in the Yellow Hat (voiced by Ferrell), on a series of new adventures. Read More...
04:55 PM  #

Sarah Polley Talks About "My Life Without Me"
Mature and focused - two words associated with actress Sarah Polley. You'd think playing a young woman dying of cancer would be depressing however Sarah Polley found it to be very life-affirming. Check out this interview for more on what Polley has to say about "My Life Without Me" and her co-stars, Mark Ruffalo and Scott Speedman. Sarah Polley Interview
10:22 AM  #

Mark Ruffalo Interview - "My Life Without Me"
Sarah Polley, Mark Ruffalo and Scott Speedman star in the touching drama, "My Life Without Me," written and directed by Isabel Coixet. In this exclusive interview with Ruffalo, the intelligent and articulate actor provides in-depth answers as to what he saw in the role and how the film relates to his own experiences. Ruffalo also discusses his upcoming movie, "In the Cut," a psychological thriller co-starring Meg Ryan. Mark Ruffalo Interview
10:59 AM  #

Interview with "Under the Tuscan Sun" Star, Diane Lane
Diane Lane stars in the romantic comedy/drama, "Under the Tuscan Sun," based on the best-selling novel by Frances Mayes. Set in Italy, the story follows Frances (Lane) as she rediscovers herself while dealing with life in a foreign country. In this interview, Diane Lane discusses working in Italy, working with a female director, and playing a vulnerable character.
01:39 PM  #

Box Office Report - Sept. 19-21, 2003
Only one of this week's new releases didn't do well at the box office. Woody Allen's "Anything Else" failed to crack the Top 10, while the other four new offerings all managed to end up in the Top 5. "Underworld" did slightly better than predicted, bringing in about $22 million during its debut weekend. Full Box Office Report:
Top 10 Films for the Weekend Ending 9/21/03:
1) "Underworld" - $21,753,759
2) "Secondhand Lions" - $12,139,832
3) "The Fighting Temptations" - $11,758,372
4) "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" - $11,007,367
5) "Cold Creek Manor" - $8,190,574
6) "Matchstick Men" - $7,552,427
7) "Cabin Fever" - $3,909,896
8) "Dickie Roberts" - $3,783,655
9) "Pirates of the Caribbean" - $3,480,968
10) "Lost in Translation" - $2,622,737

11:53 AM  #

The Audience Gets Frozen Out in "Cold Creek Manor"
Dennis Quaid and Sharon Stone play a couple of big-city dwellers who hastily pack up their kids, sell their home in New York, and move to a creepy house in Disney's 'thriller,' "Cold Creek Manor." Does this one deliver the thrills and chills? "Cold Creek Manor" Movie Review
12:50 AM  #

Behind the Scenes of "Underworld"
Vampires battle werewolves in "Underworld," a 'Romeo and Juliet"-styled action film starring Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman. Beckinsale plays a vampire warrior who forms an unprecedented bond with a human (played by Speedman). In this in-depth interview, Kate Beckinsale talks about doing an action movie and why this movie is different from other creature features. Kate Beckinsale's "Underworld" Interview
04:14 PM  #

Interview with the Director of "Underworld"
"Underworld" director Len Wiseman discusses the inspiration behind this vampire vs. werewolf movie, choosing the 'blue' coloring, and creating a fictional world for the warring clans to inhabit. Len Wiseman Interview
12:30 AM  #

Script Secrecy and "Star Wars Episode III"
It's been said before but it definitely bears repeating: one of the best things about attending movie premieres in Los Angeles is the chance to talk to random celebrities about their upcoming projects (by 'random' I mean actors/actresses who aren't in the movie that's being premiered). While at the Premiere of "Cold Creek Manor," I had the chance to speak briefly with Bai Ling about her role in two big upcoming releases, "Star Wars Episode III" and "The World of Tomorrow." Bai Ling Interview
11:15 PM  #

"Underworld" Movie Review
This is one of those movies that I'd been eagerly anticipating for months. I like horror/thrillers (even more than I love a good comedy), and "Underworld" had the potential of being an eye-catching thrill ride of a movie. Did it live up to expectations? "Underworld" Movie Review
11:28 AM  #

Duvall and Caine Make "Secondhand Lions" Memorable
Veteran actors Robert Duvall and Michael Caine star as a couple of grumpy old men in the family comedy/drama, "Secondhand Lions." Watching these two Hollywood heavyweights share the screen is definitely worth the price of admission. "Secondhand Lions" Movie Review
01:33 AM  #

Director Catherine Hardwicke Talks About "Thirteen"
Forget all the horror movies about to hit theaters, the scariest movie of the year is actually a teen drama written and directed by first-timer, Catherine Hardwicke. Hardwicke co-wrote "Thirteen" with 13-year-old Nikki Reed in hopes of providing Reed a healthy outlet in which to act out her anger and frustration. The resulting movie has garnered critical acclaim and is sparking dialogue between mothers and daughters. Interview with Writer/Director Catherine Hardwicke
01:06 AM  #

Interview with "Underworld" Star Scott Speedman
What's it like to have to sit through five hours of 'werewolf' make-up when you're hyper and don't like to sit still? Scott Speedman talks about his make-up sessions, stunt work, and 'fighting like a girl' in this interview to promote his role as Dr. Michael Corvin in director Len Wiseman's "Underworld." Scott Speedman "Underworld" Interview
01:32 AM  #

Box Office Report - Sept. 12-14, 2003
The box office snapped back this weekend with the brand new releases finishing in the three top spots. Robert Rodriguez should be extremely satisfied with "Once Upon a Time in Mexico's" 1st place take of $23 million. 2nd place went to the Nicolas Cage comic con movie, "Matchstick Men," and 3rd place, with a very respectable $8.6 million, went to the low-budget gorefest, "Cabin Fever." Full Box Office Report:
Top 10 Films for the Weekend Ending 9/14/03:
1) "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" - $23,424,118
2) "Matchstick Men" - $13,087,307
3) "Cabin Fever" - $8,633,585
4) "Dickie Roberts" - $5,042,028
5) "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" - $4,506,400
6) "Freaky Friday" - $4,061,689
7) "Jeepers Creepers 2" - $3,019,860
8) "Open Range" - $2,754,615
9) "S.W.A.T." - $2,708,563
10) "Seabiscuit" - $2,706,853

01:25 PM  #

"Once Upon a Time in Mexico" Movie Review
Robert Rodriguez returns to making movies for adults with his "Desperado" sequel, "Once Upon a Time in Mexico." Antonio Banderas is back, Salma Hayek is back, and a few supporting players are resurrected from the dead, but truthfully, it's Johnny Depp that makes the movie. "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" Movie Review
12:27 AM  #

Sofia Coppola Interview: "Lost in Translation"
Sofia Coppola follows up "The Virgin Suicides" with "Lost in Translation," a fascinating look at two lonely Americans in Tokyo who find themselves drawn to each other for companionship. In this interview, Coppola discusses setting her film in Japan, working with Bill Murray, and taking advice from her filmmaker father. Sofia Coppola Interview
11:36 PM  #

Get Taken in By "Matchstick Men"
Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell and director Ridley Scott team up for the first time and the result is one of 2003’s most entertaining movies. "Matchstick Men" is a fast-paced comedy/drama with a snappy script full of well-disguised plot twists. Complete "Matchstick Men" Review
01:23 AM  #

Christian Bale Cast in "Batman"
Warner Bros. Pictures and director Christopher Nolan ("Memento," "Insomnia") have finally selected the actor who will play the caped crusader in the upcoming "Batman" movie. Christian Bale will take on the role of Bruce Wayne (aka Batman), with production due to start in 2004. "Batman" Casting News
02:53 PM  #

Alison Lohman Steals "Matchstick Men"
Nicolas Cage and Sam Rockwell may have more recognizable names than Alison Lohman, however it's the bright young actress who steals scene after scene in Warner Bros. Pictures' comedy/drama, "Matchstick Men." Check out what Lohman had to say about playing 14, working with Nicolas Cage, and taking direction from Ridley Scott.
03:18 PM  #

"Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" Comes to DVD
George Clooney makes his directorial debut with "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind," based on the 'unauthorized' autobiography by Chuck Barris. Sam Rockwell stars as the TV game show king who claimed he was leading a secret life as a CIA assassin. This movie was basically lost during its theatrical release but will hopefully be discovered now that it's available on DVD. "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" DVD Review and "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" Cast Interviews
03:53 PM  #

Behind the Scenes of "Cabin Fever"
An audience favorite on the festival circuit, writer/director Eli Roth's "Cabin Fever" is a low-budget horror/thriller that's generating lots of pre-release buzz. I had the chance to talk one-on-one with the director and believe me, the man had plenty to say about his movie, the industry, and even the importance of the Internet in selling a movie to audiences. Interview with "Cabin Fever" Creator, Eli Roth - Interview with "Cabin Fever" Star, Joey Kern
01:15 PM  #

Box Office Report - September 5-7, 2003
This was a terrible weekend at the boxoffice, with no film bringing in more than $7 million (the same weekend last year saw "Swimfan" opening with $11 million). 1st place went to the David Spade comedy "Dickie Roberts," and the only other new wide release, "The Order" starring Heath Ledger and Shannyn Sossamon, only managed a 6th place finish, doing just a little over $4 million. Full Box Office Report:
Top 10 Films for the Weekend Ending 9/7/03:
1) "Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star" - $6,660,540
2) "Jeepers Creepers 2" - $6,562,008
3) "Pirates of the Caribbean" - $5,271,528
4) "Freaky Friday" - $5,040,247
5) "S.W.A.T." - $4,570,388
6) "The Order" - $4,438,899
7) "Open Range" - $4,202,477
8) "Seabiscuit" - $3,705,320
9) "Freddy vs. Jason" - $3,243,261
10) "Uptown Girls" - $2,466,987

06:57 PM  #

"Buffalo Soldiers" Movie Review
Filmed back in 2000, "Buffalo Soldiers" bounced from release date to release date after the tragic events of 9/11. Until now, the film's subject was deemed too touchy to work. Now, finally, "Buffalo Soldiers" starring Joaquin Phoenix, Ed Harris, and Scott Glenn is seeing the light of day (in limited release). "Buffalo Soldiers" Movie Review
02:38 AM  #

"Once Upon a Time in Mexico" Interviews and Video Clips
Check out this selection of video clips from "Once Upon a Time in Mexico," along with interviews featuring Antonio Banderas, Johnny Depp, Salma Hayek, and writer/director Robert Rodriguez talking about their work in the sequel to "Desperado." "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" Video Clips and Interviews
01:18 PM  #

"The Aviator" Soars Into Production
Warner Bros. Pictures just released updated production news on the status of Martin Scorsese's biopic on the life of reclusive millionaire, Howard Hughes. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Hughes, with an A-list cast portraying Hollywood stars from the 30's and 40's. "The Aviator" Production News and DiCaprio/Gwen Stefani Photo
06:57 PM  #

"Pirates of the Caribbean" DVD News
"Pirates" fans should mark their calendars for December 2nd. That's when the swashbuckling adventure starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley will make its way to video stores (just in time for the holiday gift-giving season). "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" DVD Features
11:19 AM  #

"Harry Potter 3" Preview
One of the leading "Harry Potter" websites - The Leaky Cauldron - reports that the three main stars of the "Harry Potter" films will be returning for the fourth film in the series. Interesting news as rumors were rampant the three might be too old-looking to carry on for the fourth outing, and that new actors would be cast in their crucial roles. Either way, here's a gallery of just released photos from the upcoming third "Harry Potter" film, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban."
12:30 AM  #

Getting "Lost in Translation"
Writer/director Sofia Coppola's "Lost in Translation" is hitting the festival circuit prior to its limited theatrical release which begins September 19th. The two stars of the movie, Scarlett Johansson and Bill Murray, recently sat down to discuss their roles as insomniacs looking for companionship in a foreign country, working with Sofia Coppola, and the challenges of filming in Japan. Scarlett Johansson Interview - Bill Murray Interview
12:25 AM  #

Casting Call for "Batman"
Warner Bros. Pictures and director Christopher Nolan ("Insomnia") are closing in on an actor to take on the role of the caped crusader in the next "Batman" movie. According to 'The Hollywood Reporter,' Jake Gyllenhaal, Christian Bale, Joshua Jackson, Cillian Murphy, and Hugh Dancy are high on the list of actors expected to test for the coveted role.
10:27 AM  #

"Thirteen" Movie Review
Together 13-year-old Nikki Reed and first time feature film director Catherine Hardwicke created "Thirteen," a revealing look at the lives of young girls exploring their sexuality and finding themselves in today's world. "Thirteen's" harsh, unrelenting, disturbing, and emotionally taxing - definitely not lightweight moviegoing fare. "Thirteen" Movie Review
04:40 PM  #

"Scarface" Turns 20
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the underworld epic, "Scarface," Universal Pictures and Focus Features are re-releasing a remastered print in a handful of cities throughout the U.S. Also as a special anniversary tribute, "Scarface" the DVD will hit stores in late September, 'mobbed' with bonus features.
02:20 AM  #

Box Office Report - Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2003
This year's Labor Day holiday weekend box office take was actually pretty impressive compared to the same time frame last year. Receipts were up over 10%, with the only new wide release - "Jeepers Creepers 2" - taking in an impressive $18.5 million and besting the original "Jeepers Creepers" opening numbers ($15.8 million also over Labor Day weekend). Full Box Office Report:
Top 10 Films for the Holiday Weekend Ending 9/1/03:
1) "Jeepers Creepers 2" - $18,365,222
2) "Freaky Friday" - $12,602,252
3) "Pirates of the Caribbean" - $10,818,785
4) "S.W.A.T." - $10,780,295
5) "Open Range" - $10,748,196
6) "Seabiscuit" - $9,061,030
7) "Freddy vs. Jason" - $8,660,070
8) "The Medallion" - $6,210,244
9) "Uptown Girls" - $5,607,007
10) "American Wedding" - $4,760,255

01:31 PM  #

Inside "A Cinderella Story"
Besides her new album that's been getting extensive play on MTV and radio airwaves, Hilary Duff's also been busy playing a modern-day Cinderella. In Warner Bros. Pictures' "A Cinderella Story" Duff's Prince Charming is played by "Freaky Friday's" Chad Michael Murray. In this interview, Murray discusses working on "Cinderella" and working with Hilary Duff. Chad Michael Murray Interview
12:45 PM  #