Movies News Desk - Page 175

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Thaddeus O'Sullivan has signed on to direct Jessica Chastain and Vanessa Redgrave in the upcoming film adaptation of THE SECRET SCRIPTURE, based on the novel by Sebastian Barry.

According to the Daily Mail, actor Steve Coogan took a moment at this evening's London Critics' Circle Film Awards to pay tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman, who passed away Sunday afternoon from a suspected drug overdose in his apartment in Manhattan's West Village.

Rentrak Corporation, the leader in precisely measuring movies and TV everywhere, today announced the worldwide weekend box office estimates for the weekend of Feb. 2, 2014 as compiled by the company's Box Office Essentials and International Box Office Essentials theatrical measurement services.

After Dylan Farrow, the adopted daughter of Woody Allen and Mia Farrow, wrote an open letter in The New York Times recalling her alleged account against the acclaimed director, saying that he sexually assaulted her at age 7, the filmmaker's reps have responded to the allegations.

NEED FOR SPEED is coming to theaters March 14th, 2014, and the movie just released its 'Big Game' TV spot. Check it out below!

Marvel Studios just debuted a new full-length trailer for CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER, plus a Big Game TV spot including music from the National Anthem. Check both out below!

Disney's “Muppets Most Wanted” takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theaters in some of Europe's most exciting destinations, including Berlin, Madrid, Dublin and London. Click below to watch the extended TV spot that aired during tonight's Super Bowl!

Very sad news today in the entertainment world: Oscar, Tony and multi-award winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead from suspected drug overdose on Sunday afternoon at his apartment in Manhattan's West Village. Lionsgate released a statement today on the passing of Oscar-winner Philip Seymour Hoffman.

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, hosted its 41st Annual Annie Awards, recognizing the year's best in the field of animation, last night, February 1, 2014. The Annie Awards cover 30 categories and include Best Animated Feature, Best Animated Special Production, Commercials, Short and Outstanding Individual Achievements.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jake Gyllenhaal and Amy Adams have boarded the Philip Seymour Hoffman-helmed film EZEKIEL MOSS.

The International Animated FilmSociety, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced today that TV, film and voice actor, Patrick Warburton, will host the 41 st Annie Awards tonight, February 1, 2014 at UCLA's Royce Hall.

DreamWorks Pictures announced today that they will debut a new exclusive look at “Need for Speed” during The Big Game today, February 2.

In celebration of the March 7th release of Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' '300: Rise of an Empire,' fans in ten cities in North America will have an opportunity to see the movie that started it all, Zack Snyder's '300,' returning to the big screen exclusively for this event.

'I first met Tom Sherak when I was a student at UCLA. Tom taught a course called 'Distribution 101.' I was fortunate enough to not only have him as my teacher, but for him to become my mentor. That first class led to what would become a lifelong friendship and an incredible source of personal encouragement and strength for me. I always knew that no matter what the issue or how seemingly unsurmountable the problem, Tom would be there to guide me. I deeply mourn his loss, but more importantly, celebrate his life.

According to Variety, Alfre Woodard has signed on for ANNABELLE, a spinoff of New Line's THE CONJURING. John Leonetti will direct from a script by Gary Dauberman.

El Capitan guests gearing up for the all-new sing-along version of 'Frozen,' which kicks off this weekend, will be the only moviegoers to see a very special version of the Academy Award-nominated Mickey Mouse short 'Get A Horse!'

Variety reports that former SNL cast member Bill Hader is in talks to join Universal Pictures' TRAINWRECK. Apatow (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, This Is 40) will helm the comedy, which stars actress Amy Schumer.

Below, find information about writer/director Josephine Decker's two films at the 2014 Berlin International Film Festival: 'Butter on the Latch' and 'Thou Wast Mild and Lovely'.

Focus World and Variance Films present LOVE IS IN THE AIR (Amour et Turbulences), which hits theaters today, January 31st.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival will present David O. Russell with the Outstanding Director Award at the 29th edition of the Fest, which runs Thursday, January 30 through Sunday, February 9, 2014, it was announced by SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling. The Tribute will take place at the Arlington Theatre today, January 31.