Movies News Desk - Page 163

Tonight, March 19th, NewFilmmakers presents short experimental documentaries, a short film program, and the new feature MEN WITH ARMS.

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Steve Carell will star in the upcoming film adaptation of David Menasche's memoir THE PRIORITY LIST. Warner Bros. has just picked up the rights to the film; Carell will also produce alongside Carousel Productions.

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 on May 23, 2014.

The Muppets are back on the big screen with the all-new caper 'Muppets Most Wanted,' creating the musical mayhem that's made them fan favorites for almost four decades.

Disney's super-successful animated film FROZEN will be released on Blu-ray, DVD, and On-Demand today, March 18th.

Deep City: Birth of the Miami Sound will be showing at the Olympia Theater as part of the Miami International Film Festival tonight, March 14, 2014.

Rob Thomas' VERONICA MARS, a project which broke records with its Kickstarter campaign last year, has now become a full-length feature film, hitting theaters today, March 14, 2014. The movie, starring Kristen Bell and Jason Dohring, will receive its VOD/digital release on the same day.

Scarlet Sky Productions has announced the theatrical release of its award-winning film, THE WORD, at The Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport, CT. The dramatic thriller stars Kevin O'Donnell in a breakout performance and two-time Tony award winner James Naughton. The premiere takes place tonight, March 14-16, 2014 with multiple screenings at The Bijou.

Exceptional local films along with others from as far away as Singapore, Italy and the United Kingdom will be shown as part of the Media Film Festival, April 4th and 5th. Now in its 7th year, the festival of short films has moved to the historic Media Theatre on State Street in downtown Media.

Variety writes that Helena Bonham Carter will be heading THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, reprising her role as the Red Queen in Disney's upcoming 'Alice in Wonderland' sequel, directed by James Bobin.

Michelle Monaghan is set to lead the film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' latest romance novel THE BEST OF ME, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Michael Hoffman will direct for Relativity, featuring a script by Will Fetters.

This spring Japan Society continues to honor the late Donald Richie, whose criticism, commentary and advocacy contributed incomparably toward making Japanese art and culture, especially its cinema, revered throughout the world. As the second and final leg of the ongoing series, again curated by noted film scholar Kyoko Hirano, A Tribute to Donald Richie (1924-2013), Part 2: Richie's Electric Eight: The Bold & the Daring encompasses eight films that reflect the complexity, nuance, and brilliance of Japanese society, as seen through Richie's unflinching and insatiable eye.

There will be a 'The University of Sing Sing' Special Screening at Mercy College on March 31, 2014 in the Rotunda, Mercy Hall, Dobbs Ferry, New York. The public is welcome.

Liza Johnson's HATESHIP LOVESHIP, featuring Kristen Wiig, Sami Gayle, Guy Pearce and more, will hit theaters on April 11, 2014. Check out a new trailer for the film below!

Even Disney's FROZEN can't ice out the sharp, witty criticism of an 'Honest Trailer'. The movie melted the hearts of audiences everywhere -- and drove them crazy with its catchy songs. Now, relive the smash movie musical in the first animated 'Honest Trailer' ever. Check it out below!

The Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770 honored acclaimed Producer David Heyman last night as the 2014 recipient of the Order of the Golden Sphinx . The annual Order of the Golden Sphinx gala was held at the Allen Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City. Heyman's critically acclaimed box office hit Gravity, directed by Alfonso Cuaron and starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney received 10 Academy Award nominations and won an outstanding seven Oscars. He is the producer of all the film adaptations of J.K Rowling's Harry Potter books. Scroll down for a look at the event!

Below, check out an all-new trailer for Wes Anderson's new film, THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL! From Fox Searchlight Pictures, the film is currently in theaters.

Jason Statham (The Transporter franchise, The Mechanic), James Franco (127 Hours, Oz the Great and Powerful), Winona Ryder (Star Trek, Black Swan) and Kate Bosworth (Superman Returns, Blue Crush) star in Homefront, a gripping story about how far one man will go to protect his family.

Heading into the annual SXSW festival, Starz Digital Media has snagged the rights to the film, To Be Takei. The documentary about pop-culture icon George Takei premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival and was directed by Jennifer M. Kroot (It Came from Kuchar). The company has acquired all rights for U.S. and Canada. The company will distribute with a theatrical release planned for 2014. The announcement was made today by Kevin Kasha, Head of Acquisitions for Starz.

Jumping on the bandwagon, Disney's MUPPETS MOST WANTED just used John Travolta's Oscars flub in its latest trailer, in which the infamous 'Adele Dazeem' gives the movie a great review. Check it out below!