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Exciting "Chronicle" could have skipped the gimmicks (Reuters)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:32:24 GMT

Reuters - The heart sinks a bit with the opening shot of "Chronicle": a teenager sets up a video camera in front of the mirror and begins narrating the movie, much of which will be seen from his point of view through the lens of his own camera.

App developer gets Oscar nomination for film that doubles as iPad app (Appolicious)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:07:00 GMT

Appolicious - The nominations for the 84th Academy Awards are upon us, and there’s one unexpected nominee among the usual list of Hollywood studios, crew and actors – an iPad developer.

Actor Ben Gazzara dead at 81 (Reuters)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:32:32 GMT

Reuters - Actor Ben Gazzara, known for his brooding tough-guy presence in dozens of films, television shows and stage productions over his long career, died of pancreatic cancer on Friday at a Manhattan hospital, his lawyer said. He was 81.

Melissa McCarthy, Chris Rock getting hitched for rom-com? (Reuters)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:36:45 GMT

Reuters - This is the best potential pairing since news that Chris Rock might launch a joint comedy tour with Dave Chappelle: Rock is writing a script for a romantic comedy he hopes will star him and "Bridesmaids" Oscar nominee Melissa McCarthy.

Popular character actor Ben Gazzara dies in NY (AP)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:21:35 GMT

AP - Ben Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in such iconic productions over the decades as the original "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" on Broadway and the film "The Big Lebowski," has died at age 81.

"Artist" star Dujardin in French film poster flap (Reuters)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:49:29 GMT

Reuters - Oscar nominee and SAG best actor winner Jean Dujardin is in the midst of a tempest over salacious French posters for a new movie in which he appears.

"Woman in Black" delivers scares in abundance (Reuters)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:46:58 GMT

Reuters - From a London choking in smoke and fumes to a chilly marshland blanketed in fog, early 20th century England seems tailor-made for an atmospheric horror film, and "The Woman in Black" takes full advantage of all that built-in creepiness.

Bogart's son opens film festival at Smithsonian (AP)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:45:21 GMT

AP - That famous movie line, "Here's looking at you, kid," will have time to echo in the halls of the Smithsonian this weekend as the son of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall opens the first film festival at the National Mall's new movie theater.

Johansson, Washington get German acting awards (AP)

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:19:47 GMT

AP - U.S. actors Scarlett Johansson and Denzel Washington have received Germany's most prestigious film award as best international actors.

Movie Scores: How the critics rated the new movies (AP)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:07:29 GMT

AP - "Chronicle" is working its mind-bending powers on critics, earning some of the best reviews in a crowded weekend of new releases.

US, Australian filmmakers die in helicopter crash (AP)

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:56:37 GMT

AP - Award-winning American cinematographer Mike deGruy and Australian television writer-producer Andrew Wight have died in a helicopter crash in eastern Australia, their employer National Geographic said Sunday.

Patricia Disney dies in Los Angeles at age 77 (AP)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:34:36 GMT

AP - Patricia Disney, who was once married to Walt Disney's late nephew Roy E. Disney and was vice chairwoman of Roy's investment company, died Friday after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

Michael Sheen replaces Paul Bettany in "Masters of Sex" (Reuters)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:06:26 GMT

Reuters - Michael Sheen is stepping into Paul Bettany's sex-researcher shoes.

Erotica director Zalman King dies from cancer (Reuters)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:35:55 GMT

Reuters - Director Zalman King, best known for erotic film "9 1/2 Weeks" and television series "Red Shoe Diaries," died on Friday in Santa Monica, Calif., after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.

Director, writer, producer Zalman King dead at 70 (AP)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:02:38 GMT

AP - Actor and filmmaker Zalman King, who became known for his erotic work after writing and producing his breakthrough film "9 1/2 Weeks," has died. He was 70.

Mel Gibson may be witness in discrimination trial (AP)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:15:32 GMT

AP - Attorneys for a deputy who arrested Mel Gibson on suspicion of drunken driving want to call the Oscar-winner as a witness during an upcoming trial to determine if the officer suffered discrimination because of the case.

Radcliffe admits being drunk during "Harry Potter" scenes (Reuters)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:28:04 GMT

Reuters - Daniel Radcliffe admitted he was drunk while filming some scenes for the "Harry Potter" movies during a period in his life where he was drinking "nightly," the young star said in an interview.

Congress makes it tougher to shoot in U.S. capitol (Reuters)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:48:01 GMT

Reuters - Last year was a banner year for production in the nation's capital -- more than a dozen high-budget film and television projects ranging from "Bourne Identity 4 to "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss 'Obese' Season 2" spent time in the city -- but its future as a film location may be in jeopardy.

Son of actor Ryan O'Neal gets 16 months in prison (AP)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:21:27 GMT

AP - A San Diego judge has sentenced the son of actor Ryan O'Neal to 16 months in prison for his involvement in a drug-fueled, head-on car crash last year that left another driver injured.

Avatar's Cameron buys up land in NZ hobbit country (Reuters)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:45:13 GMT

Reuters - Avatar is moving in next door to the Hobbit.