Movies News Desk - Page 186

Deadline reports that Matt Reeves has locked in a deal to return as director for the third installment of the PLANET OF THE APES franchise. The second film, DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, is set to hit theaters on July 11, 2014.

Today, 8 January 2014, actors Helen McCrory and Luke Evans will join BAFTA's Chairman John Willis to announce the nominations for the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2014.

US Weekly reports that just two days after Justin Bartha, best known for his role in the 'Hangover' film franchise, tied the knot with fitness trainer Lia Smith, the couple has revealed they are expecting their first child.

Today at BAFTA's headquarters, 195 Piccadilly, the nominations for the prestigious EE Rising Star Award 2014 were revealed. The nominations represent five actors and actresses who have demonstrated exceptional talent, and are destined to be bright stars in the future of cinema.

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, The Killing Fields, the haunting war story based on true events from the 1975 Khmer Rouge takeover of Cambodia, will make its Blu-ray HD debut today, January 7.

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 March 14-16, 2014 with multiple screenings at The Bijou.

Freestyle Digital Media has announced that today, January 7, 2014 they will release TIGER EYES, based on Judy Blume's acclaimed young adult novel of the same name, on DVD nationwide.

Sony Music has announced the release of the original motion picture soundtrack of August: Osage County, featuring songs specially written for the film by Kings of Leon and by JD and The Straight Shot, as well as celebrated songs by Bon Iver, Eric Clapton and Billy Squier. These tracks are backed up by new music composed by Gustavo Santaolalla and others. The original motion picture soundtrack of August: Osage Countyis available today, January 7, 2014.

One Village Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, brings you the double feature of In Sickness and In Health and To Love and To Cherish on DVD today, Jan. 7, 2014.

Directed by Evan Leong and narrated by Daniel Dae Kim (Lost, Hawaii Five-0), Ming Yao, Jeremy Lin, LINSANITY The True Story of Basketball Phenom Jeremy Lin's NBA Rise is coming to DVD today, January 7, 2014.

Tony Todd will creep out viewers in DEAD OF NITE, coming to DVD and VOD starting today, January 7, 2014.

Vin Diesel returns to the larger-than-life role that made him a global superstar as Riddick blasts its way onto Blu-ray Combo Pack including Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet on January 14, 2014, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The third feature film installment of the blockbuster series returns to its hardcore action roots with an all-new, no-holds-barred adventure from writer and director David Twohy, creator of the hit franchise. Click below to watch the first 10 minutes free!

The Associated Press reports that Alicia Rhett, who played India Wilkes in the 1939 film GONE WITH THE WIND, passed away on January 3, 2014. She was 98 and one of the oldest surviving cast members from the classic film, which also starred Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable.

Summit Entertainment has released a behind-the-scenes interview with Kellan Lutz from THE LEGEND OF HERCULES, hitting theaters & 3D nationwide on January 10, 2014. Check it out below!

Paramount has revealed a new character poster featuring Kenneth Branagh for JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT. The film stars Chris Pine as Tom Clancy's famous spy and hits theaters and Imax on January 17th. Check out the actor-director below!

Billboard reports that Disney's FROZEN soundtrack could slide past Beyonce's self-titled album to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart by Sunday.

Julia Roberts will be honored for her performance in AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY with the Spotlight Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival today, January 4, 2014. The festival runs now through January 13, 2013.

Sundance Selects presents RUN & JUMP, the feature debut of Academy Award-nominated director Steph Green, starring Maxine Peake, Edward MacLiam and Will Forte. IFC Films will release 'Run & Jump' in select cities on January 24th.

The Museum of the Moving Image's popular series See It Big! will turn its focus to the movie musical with a fourteen-film celebration of the genre, from January 24 through February 28, 2014. Musicals are, by their very nature, filled with spectacle. They are heightened forms of storytelling, in which the narrative is amplified by song and dance, where characters express their innermost feelings in the most extravagant ways imaginable. It is a genre that celebrates excess and stylization, and the best examples of the form can only be truly enjoyed… big!

SpectiCast, in partnership with uniFrance Films, proudly presents the 4th global edition of My French Film Festival based on the popular international online French screening series MyFrenchFilmFestival.com.