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'Yes Man' not a bad Carrey vehicleCarrey still can’t shake off those annoying mannerisms – the face-pulling and eye-rolling – that often diminish his work, though all the other attributes he has can remove them from our view. Read more | Comments
Video: Wes Carr on the 'Wesbian' tag IDOL winner Wes Carr talks to news.com.au about how he really feels about his fans being dubbed the "Wesbians". Park Kwang-jung dies at 46Film News: Korean actor starred in 'Wife's Lover' -- Korean actor and theater director Park Kwang-jung, who starred in "Driving with My Wife's Lover, " died of lung cancer Dec. 15 in Seoul. He was 46. Rose slams video game makersGuns N'Roses frontman Axl Rose has slammed the makers of popular video game 'Guitar Hero' for allegedly using the band's songs without permission. Cast elevate 'A Bunch of Amateurs'Things are not quite what they seem for a fading Hollywood star (ironic typecasting for Reynolds) whose agent gets him a job playing King Lear in London. Chicago critics laud 'Wall-E'Film News: Animated feature wins four awards -- The Chicago Film Critics Assn. has named Disney/Pixar's "Wall-E" the best pic of 2008. In addition to top honors, the toon also picked up prizes for original screenplay (Andrew Stanton and Jim Reardon), score (Thomas Newman) and animated feature. Pulling double duty: John PowellFilm News: Composer tackles 'Bolt' and 'Hancock' -- John Powell, who has scored his share of animated features and action adventures alike, dispels the idea that composers can be painted into a box when it comes to surveying their resume. $132m? Not quite, say Madonna and Guy MADONNA says reports she handed over up to $132m to Guy Ritchie when they divorced are not true. The songs of 'Dark Streets'Film News: Acogny gets it right with vocals from R& B greats -- "Dark Streets" may have been a low-budget enterprise, but it boasts a high-profile lineup in its soundtrack, thanks to the persuasive powers of composer and music supervisor George Acogny, who convinced some of America's soul and R& B greats. The songs of 'Sex and the City'Film News: Michael Patrick King goes big for closing credits -- Director Michael Patrick King wanted something especially big for the closing credits of the "Sex and the City" movie version. And with "All Dressed in Love, " sung by the film's co-star Jennifer Hudson, that's exactly what he got. 
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Richard Lorber launches Alive MindFilm News: Production co. to focus on documentaries -- Richard Lorber, who formerly headed specialty distribs Fox Lorber and Wellspring, has launched a company called Alive Mind. Mickey Rourke joins 'Expendables'Film News: Actor added to cast of Stallone's action film -- Mickey Rourke has joined the ranks of "The Expendables, " joining the ensemble of the Sylvester Stallone-directed action adventure for Nu Image/Millennium Films. NASA embarks on 3-D movie missionFilm News: Shatner, Pine lend voices to 'Quantum Quest' -- "Quantum Quest, " the independently financed 3-D animated film being made in conjunction with NASA, has assembled its voice cast, which will include a pair of Captain Kirks and a pair of Darth Vaders. McG to direct Disney's 'Nemo'Film News: '20, 000 Leagues' being fast tracked by studio -- Disney has set McG to direct "20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea: Captain Nemo, " a family film that is being fast tracked by the studio. 'Frozen' heats up Asia box officeFilm News: 'Flower, ' 'Bedtime' top first weekend of 2009 -- With the exceptions of Japan and India, Asia's first box office weekend of 2009 was dominated by two new releases -- sexy Korean drama "Frozen Flower" and Disney family comedy "Bedtime Stories." Oscar unveils makeup contendersFilm News: Seven films in the running for Academy Award -- Seven pics are in contention for the 2008 Oscar for makeup: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, " "The Dark Knight, " "Hellboy II: The Golden Army, " "The Reader, " "Synecdoche, New York, " "Tropic Thunder" and "The Wrestler." UTA makes Jeremy Barber partnerFilm News: Film agent reps Cheadle, Coogan, Morgan -- UTA has promoted film agent Jeremy Barber to become the percentery's 19th partner. Jack Lechner inks production pactFilm News: Producer signs deal with Washington Square -- Jack Lechner has inked a first-look deal with Washington Square Arts & Films. Regent acquires 'The Little Traitor'Film News: Lynn Roth's period drama stars Alfred Molina -- Regent Releasing has acquired Lynn Roth's period drama "The Little Traitor, " starring Alfred Molina as a British officer in occupied Palestine. Hollywood swag on the declineFilm News: Golden Globes to host a lighter gift of grab -- The economy is a real drag on swag. It's definitely the time of year for freebies, with at least six Golden Globes gifting suites scheduled over the weekend. Films merge old hammers, new pixelsFilm News: Art directors collaborate with vfx supervisors -- Ten years ago, digital visual effects meant that a film could have an imaginary but almost realistic-looking creature dancing down the middle of the street. Today, the street itself may very well be computer-generated and nobody would know the difference. Local pros reduce real-life risksFilm News: Problematic locations confront foreign filmmakers -- As filmmakers embrace compelling, globally themed stories, productions must penetrate parts of the world where "film friendly" is a novel concept. ChangelingFilm News: Dress Jolie without sacrificing historical accuracy -- Working on roughly 3, 000 background costumes for "Changeling, " costume designer Deborah Hopper relied on historical photographs and a strong network of costume houses and vintage stores to provide her with suitable raiments. CloverfieldFilm News: Simulate mass destruction on an intimate scale -- "Cloverfield" updated the monster movie with CG effects and a DIY sensibility, but when production designer Martin Whist had to design a destroyed apartment for a climactic scene, he found no substitute for old-fashioned demolition. The Curious Case of Benjamin ButtonFilm News: Blur the line between practical makeup and CGI -- To present Brad Pitt as a 6-year-old pipsqueak with the wrinkled skin of a septuagenarian, age makeups creator Greg Cannom and his team sculpted a series of head casts from young to old, which were then scanned for digital rendering. DefianceFilm News: Find the right forest for its trees -- In "Defiance, " the Bielski brothers fight the Nazis from the Belarusian forests. Helmer Edward Zwick wanted the forest to be a central character in the film, since it's of paramount importance to the survival of the resistance fighters. The DuchessFilm News: Be faithful to an 18th-century fashion icon -- Regency aristocrat Georgiana Cavendish, subject of Saul Dibb's period drama "The Duchess, " is widely recognized as one of the first true influencers of fashion, her giant plumed wigs and sprayed-on gowns sparking copycat trends across 18th-century Britain. Frost/NixonFilm News: Persuade Langella to use wig and makeup -- "Finding a happy middle ground was probably one of the most difficult things, " says star Frank Langella's makeup artist, David Anderson. Hellboy II: The Golden ArmyFilm News: Design creatures worthy of its bigger budget -- Having won an Oscar for their work on "Pan's Labyrinth, " professional partners David Marti and Montse Ribe had more time and money for "Hellboy II." They also had more collaborators and less work to do. Date confirmed for Ross's BBC returnJonathan Ross’s TV chat show will be back on January 23 following his suspension over the prank call row involving Andrew Sachs, the BBC said today. Johansson stood up Bowie for AllenJohansson missed out on meeting with David Bowie when he headed into the studio to record backing vocals for her debut album - because she was busy filming a Woody Alllen movie. Romijn and O'Connell welcome twin girlsHollywood couple Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell are celebrating after the 'Ugly Betty' star gave birth to twin girls last week. Whitaker to join Stallone's 'The Expendables'Actor-turned-director Sylvester Stallone is adding another Hollywood name to the star-studded line-up for his new movie 'The Expendables'. Cole disappointed with Posh's lack of supportCheryl Cole has said she was disappointed not to hear from friend Victoria Beckham after allegations that Cole’s footballer husband Ashley had been unfaithful. Sad Travolta returns home with son's remainsActor John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston returned to Florida with the remains of their 16-year-old son today. Jackman works hard for bodyHugh Jackman keeps to a strict diet, and exercises six times a week in a bid to maintain his muscular physique. Winehouse drops drug appeal caseAmy Winehouse has dropped plans to appeal against a drugs conviction in Norway, her lawyer said today. I could be '008' - DiddyRap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is so keen to be the next James Bond his new fragrance commercial is his "audition tape". Minogue and new beau hit slopes ROMANCE could be on the cards for Kylie Minogue in 2009 after she saw in the new year snowboarding with a new beau. |
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