Movies News Desk - Page 148

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.

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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.

The 18th Annual Rooftop Films Summer Series will kick off today, May 16th, with a special short films program, followed by a sneak preview screening of OBVIOUS CHILD, starring Jenny Slate, on Saturday, May 17th. Details below!

Fresh from a 'Best Comedy' win at the 2013 Burbank International Film Festival, indie film Chasing Taste has sold out of tickets for its world premiere at VISIONFEST tonight, May 16th at 7:00p.m. at Tribeca Cinemas in New York City. To meet the demand of audience members, VISIONFEST is opening up more seats in a second screening room for a simulcast. Chasing Taste tells the story of a down-and-out novelist who is transformed overnight into NYC's next big food critic. On the cusp of fame and fortune, the writer turned food critic suddenly loses his sense of taste and smell in a freak accident, forcing him to rely on a team of super 'smellers' and tasters to help him fake his reviews. The screenplay is written by Lori Fischer and produced by Ashley Wren Collins, Maitely Weismann and Sean Gannet. The picture also marks the feature film directorial debut of Sean Gannet.

Griffin Dunne stars in THE DISCOVERERS, which has won quite the collection of awards, including an Achievement in Acting Award for Dunne at the Sarasota International Film Festival, Emerging Actor Awards for Devon Graye and Madeleine Martin at the Genart Film Festival, and Best Film at the Kansas City Film and Oxford Film Festivals, as well as an Outstanding Actor Award for Dunne at the Sedona Film Festival, a Spark Breakthrough Award for Martin at the Riverrun International Film Festival, and Best Score at the Genart Film Festival.

A People Uncounted will open in New York City on May 16, 2014.

Deadline reports that Mary Steenburgen has joined the cast of A WALK IN THE WOODS, the film adaptation of humorist and travel writer Bill Bryson's best-selling memoir. Ken Kwapis (He's Just Not That Into You) directs. The film was written by Academy Award winner Michael Arndt (Little Miss Sunshine).

On 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.

Low Spark Films and Jean Doumanian Productions have completed the financing for the upcoming film adaptation of Galveston, written by 'True Detective' creator Nic Pizzolatto. Embankment Films is handling foreign sales, and is currently representing the project in Cannes. Shooting is set to commence in October, 2014.

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Peter Sarsgaard and Winona Ryder have signed on to star in the upcoming indie drama EXPERIMENTER, THE STANLEY MILGRAM STORY, written and directed by Michael Almereyda.

The 18th Annual Rooftop Films Summer Series will kick off this Friday, May 16th, with a special short films program, followed by a sneak preview screening of OBVIOUS CHILD, starring Jenny Slate, on Saturday, May 17th. Details 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 Sunday, May 18, 2014. Doors open at 4:00pm. Stage show begins at 5:00pm. Screening at 5:30pm.