Movies News Desk - Page 77

The hit FOR THE RECORD series breathes a new life into the movies by adapting the works of great directors into a theatrical concert setting. FOR THE RECORD: DEAR JOHN HUGHES at West Hollywood's DBA will showcase the works of acclaimed director John Hughes, by reliving his acclaimed coming of age 1980's teen flicks including Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, Pretty In Pink, Some Kind of Wonderful and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Performances begin tonight, February 6, and run through April 4.

The documentary 'ON THE WAY TO SCHOOL' will open in theaters today, February 6, 2015 via Distrib Films.

Run Rabbit Run Media and VFRPR are honored to announce that Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine will begin a theatrical rollout in twelve cities during February 2015, following a year of acclaim on the festival circuit and recent accolades at the Side by Side Film Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, PRETTY LITTLE LIARS' Ashley Benson, 24's Tate Donovan, Poppy Delevingne and Dylan Penn have signed on for ELVIS & NIXON, directed by HATESHIP LOVESHIP's Liza Johnson.

Clearance and Copyright, written by Michael Donaldson and Lisa Callif, is the industry-standard guide to almost every conceivable rights issue that filmmakers, videomakers, television producers, and Internet content creators might encounter.

Variety writes that ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK's Pablo Schreiber is in final talks to join Michael Bay's upcoming Benghazi film 13 HOURS.

According to People, Oprah Winfrey, Kristen Wiig, Zach Galifianakis, Ethan Hawke (among the nominees this year) and previous winner Jared Leto are among the presenters for the 2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards, to be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 in Santa Monica. The ceremony will air on IFC at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET.

Deadline writes that Universal Pictures has GONE into development on the action flick DESERT EAGLE as a vehicle for FURIOUS 7's Tyrese Gibson.

According to Deadline, Scott Eastwood has joined the cast of Oliver Stone's upcoming Edward Snowden film, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the infamous whistleblower.

This year, Boys Noize (Alex Ridha) celebrates the success of his non-conformist DIY collective, Boysnoize Records (BNR). Alex founded BNR in 2005 to retain full artistic freedom under Boys Noize and his different monikers

The hilarious comedy COFFEE TOWN, written and directed by Brad Copeland stars Glenn Howerton, Steve Little, Ben Schwartz, Adrianne Palicki and Josh Groban. The collectible DVD will be available beginning today, February 3, 2015 from Shout! Factory.

Devolver Digital Films is proud to announce the digital VOD release of The Beatles tribute documentary, Come Together, today, February 3, 2015.

Inspired by the classic occult board game, a group of teens accidentally unleash a dark power from the other side inOuija coming to Digital HD on January 13 and Blu-ray Combo Pack including Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet, and On Demand today, February 3 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

The Hollywood Reporter writes that BOYHOOD's Zoe Graham has signed on for Billy Ray's upcoming English-language remake of the 2009, Oscar-winning Argentinian thriller THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES.

Mel Brooks is one of the funniest voices in American comedy. Now, the entertainment legend dons a tux and takes the stage for a memorable one-man show filled with jokes, songs and hilarious anecdotes when MEL BROOKS LIVE AT THE GEFFEN debuts TONIGHT, JAN. 31 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

Today, January 31, 2015, the eyes of the world will be on Las Vegas, as former middleweight champion and future Hall of Famer Anderson 'The Spider' Silva makes his return to the Octagon to do battle with one of the most dangerous strikers in the sport

Join Silk Road Rising and the Chicago Palestine Film Festival tonight, January 31st at 8pm for an evening of screenings followed by a discussion with the filmmakers.

Variety writes that upcoming rom-com HOW TO BE SINGLE is courting FIFTY SHADES OF GREY star Dakota Johnson, as well as Leslie Mann, Dan Stevens and Rebel Wilson, to join its roster.

The Hollywood Reporter writes that OUTLANDER's Caitriona Balfe has signed on for Jodie Foster's MONEY MONSTER drama. Originally written by Alan DiFore and Jim Kouf, the film's current script was drafted by Jamie Linden.

According to the Daily Mail, BILLY ELLIOT director Stephen Daldry found three local leads for his upcoming film TRASH. Newcomers Rickson Tevez, Eduardo Luis and Gabriel Weinstein will star in the movie.