Biopic 42 opens in no. 1 at the US box office this weekend, beating expectations and battling in $27.3 millions. Written and directed by Brian Helgeland (LA confidential), The film tells the story of Jackie Robinson (played by Chadwick Boseman), the first African American to rise to the top of the Baseball game and play … Continue reading Baseball Drama 42 wins in the US and Oblivion rocks the international box office
Author: Husam "Sam" Asi
Hollywood is seeking God
The success of The Bible TV show is prompting Hollywood to reassess its relationship with God and to recognize his power in the box office and TV rating.
Ryan Gosling in a Place Beyond The Pines
Ryan Gosling Interview: His affection for motorbikes, his difficult childhood, his dedication to his craft, his indifference to fame and his move to directing.
Danny Boyle confirms a Trainspotting sequel
Speaking to UKScreen in Beverly Hills while promoting his new movie Trance, Danny Boyle confirmed that he was working on a script for a sequel to Trainspotting with screenwriter John Hodge, who penned the original. It will be loosely based on Irvine Welsh’s Porno, his follow-up novel to his original Trainspotting. Since its release in … Continue reading Danny Boyle confirms a Trainspotting sequel
The Great Gatsby to Open Cannes Film Festival
It has been announced today that Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby will open the 66th Cannes Film Festival, which will run May 15-24th. Adapted from the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald by Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce, the film follows the tragic figure Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio) as he tried to re ignite a romance … Continue reading The Great Gatsby to Open Cannes Film Festival
Jim Carrey on Magic, Spirituality and His Encounter with God – interview
Interview: Jim Carrey talks about his role in the Incredible Burt Wonderstone, magic, his diet, spirituality, violence in movies, his physical comedy, his father’s inspiration and his encounter with God.
Steven Spielberg to lead the 66th Cannes Jury
Finally Steven Spielberg has found time in his busy schedule to preside over the Jury of the Cannes Film Festival this year, having been sought for years by the event's organisers. He will be taking over from last year's head of the jury, Italian Nanni Moretti. "My admiration for the steadfast mission of the Festival … Continue reading Steven Spielberg to lead the 66th Cannes Jury
Talent without glamour at the GREAT British pre Oscars reception
The dearth of Oscar nominations for British stars sucked the glamour out of the Great British Film reception in Los Angeles last night. Hosted by British Consul-General Dame Barbara Hay, the event, which launched in 2012, is held on the Friday before the Academy Awards Ceremony to celebrate the success of the UK’s creative achievement. … Continue reading Talent without glamour at the GREAT British pre Oscars reception
James Franco: The Great Wizard of Academia – interview
Often film stars arrive at interviews accompanied by their managers, publicists or make-up artists, but James Franco shows up to our rendevouz at the Langham hotel in Pasadena with his young students. Armed with video cameras, the youngsters, from Franco’s creative writing class at the English department at UCLA, record every move of their mentor, … Continue reading James Franco: The Great Wizard of Academia – interview
Argo and Zero Dark Thirty win top WGA Awards
Political thriller Argo continues to sweeps top awards, winning the best adapted screenplay at the Writers Guild of American awards this evening for Chris Terrio. Argo beat Perks of Being a Walilower, Life of Pi, Lincoln and Silver Linings Playbook. The Best Original Screenplay went to Mark's Boal's screenplay for Zero Dark Thirty, topping Flight, … Continue reading Argo and Zero Dark Thirty win top WGA Awards
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