Movies News Desk - Page 147

THE HORNET'S NEST, which will be hitting theaters nationally May 23rd, is a groundbreaking and immersive feature film, using unprecedented real footage to tell the story of an elite group of U.S. troops sent on a dangerous mission deep inside one of Afghanistan's most hostile valleys.

IFC FIlms presents COLDIN JULY, a film by Jim Mickle, starring Michael C. Hall, Sam Shepard, Don Johnson and Wyatt Russell, based on the book by Joe R. Lansdale. The movie will open theatrically and on VOD today, May 23, 2014. COLD IN JULY made its World Premiere at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.

The Lincoln Theatre has launched 'Family Fun Movies at the Lincoln Theatre,' a Saturday morning, summer film series offering double features of popular family films for just $1 per ticket (cash only).

The essential NORTH BY NORTHEAST (NXNE) Schedulizer launches today as the festival also announces the Canadian premiere screening of Richard Linklater's newest film Boyhood for NXNE Film, plus new NXNE Music programming. The NXNE Schedulizer allows fans to create a personalized schedule at nxne.com/schedulizer, with must-see NXNE events that will take over Toronto June 13-22, 2014.

Universal Pictures will release the upcoming James Brown biopic GET ON UP on August 1, 2014. In his follow-up to the four-time Academy Award-nominated blockbuster The Help, Tate Taylor directs 42's Chadwick Boseman as James Brown in the film. Catch a new trailer for the film below!

Tonight, May 21st, Time Warner Cable and Rooftop Films present the New York premiere of 2014 Sundance hit 'Cold In July.' Writer/director Jim Mickle and actors Michael C. Hall and Don Johnson will participate in a Q&A after the screening. 'Cold In July' will be released in theaters and Video On Demand on May 23rd by IFC Films. Afterparty hosted by New Amsterdam Spirits.

Management & production company Thruline Entertainment/Tagline Pictures has formed a strategic alliance with The Second City, the Chicago-based empire whose list of alumni reads like a Who's Who of Comedy. As part of the partnership, The Second City intends to develop original content in collaboration with Tagline (Psych, The Burn with Jeff Ross, Saint Francis).

levelFILM has announced the re-release of Joe Nussbaum's much celebrated parody short film GEORGE LUCAS IN LOVE today, May 20th, which is available on iTunes and select VOD platforms.

Film Movement (www.filmmovement.com), the distributor of award-winning independent and foreign films, announces that THE JEWISH CARDINAL, the deeply historical narrative that recounts the exceptional life of Jewish-born Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger, will be released on DVD today, May 20th in North America.

Rob Zombie's first concert film, The Zombie Horror Picture Show, will be released today, May 20 by Zodiac Swan/T-Boy/UMe.

To commemorate one of America's most iconic film heroes, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will introduce a comprehensive new DVD set -- John Wayne: The Epic Collection -- today, May 20.

On a recent episode of BBC Radio 1's 'Innuendo Bingo', guest Hugh Jackman was challenged to hold a mouthful of water while listening to innocent but sexy-sounding soundbites read or introduced by guest host Kylie Minogue. The result was one wet Wolverine. Check out the clip below!

The Hotel de Glace in Quebec City now has a FROZEN-themed suite, featuring Anna and Elsa's bedrooms, Olaf the snowman, and the abominable snowmonster Marshmallow. Watch the video below with FROZEN directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee to learn more!

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Benedict Cumberbatch, Tye Sheridan and Will Poulter will star in an adaptation of THE YELLOW BIRDS from the novel by Kevin Powers. David Lowery (Ain't Them Bodies Saints) will write and direct.

Tune in for a new trailer for Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY this coming Monday, May 19, and don't miss the live Facebook Q&A with the cast, including Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, and Director James Gunn, beginning that same day at 10 a.m.. Watch a short teaser below!

The 1979 cult classic 'The Warriors', with an introductory performance by acclaimed poet Lemon Andersen., is the next screening in the 'Sunday Movies at the Palace with Lin-Manuel Miranda' series that features classic New York City films every month. It's set for tonight, May 18, 2014. Doors open at 4:00pm. Stage show begins at 5:00pm. Screening at 5:30pm.

Ever wondered what your favorite animated characters would look like wearing today's hottest looks?

Fifteen students have been selected as winners in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 41st Student Academy Awards competition.

After overcoming the impact of Hurricane Sandy and succeeding devastation, filmmakers Jonathan Ehlers and Patrick Ward-Perkins are premiering the mobster-themed drama 'Ink & Steel' at the Soho International Film Festival at 9:15 p.m. tonight, May 17. The screening will be held at the Village East Cinema, 189 2nd Ave. in New York City.

Profiles in History, the world's largest auctioneer of Hollywood memorabilia, is proud to present the third and final auction of Debbie Reynolds' Hollywood collection. 'Debbie Reynolds-The Auction Finale' will feature treasures from virtually every discipline in movie making, including hundreds of costumes worn by such stars as Grace Kelly, Ingrid Bergman, Mae West, Barbara Stanwyck and Fred Astaire.