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July 10, 2008
Exclusive: Guillermo del Toro on Creating an International Animation Studio
Guillermo del Toro plans to start up an international animation studio when he's finished work on The Hobbit film(s), he told RT during our exclusive Dinner and the Movies interview, which has started on the site today. More...
June 25, 2008
Wanted's James McAvoy: His Best-Reviewed Films
The action-thriller Wanted hits theaters this week, and though it's toplined by one of the biggest stars in the world (Angelina Jolie), it also features a young Scotsman who's making a name for himself as well: James McAvoy. More...
May 14, 2008
Total Recall: Our Favorite Talking Animals
Now that the second film in Disney/Walden's big-budget reimagining of the Narnia series, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, is heading to theaters, we here at RT thought it would be the perfect time to revisit some of our favorite... More...
May 12, 2008
RT on DVD: Indiana Jones Box Set, Narnia in Blu-ray, and a Porn Virus Epidemic?
Spaced, the UK cult hit series, is finally headed to the States this summer - but guess what's here now? A 3-disc Indiana Jones DVD collection and Narnia in Blu-ray! (Plus, we hear there's a bit of a virus going around overseas...) Read on for... More...
April 21, 2008
RT Previews the Prince Caspian Videogame
We spend time hands-on with the adaptation to learn its secrets and find it's rather satisfying, entering Narnia... More...
March 25, 2008
Exclusive: Ben Barnes Talks Prince Caspian
Narnia's newest member sits down with RT to tell us more about Prince Caspian - the film and the character - and what we can expect from the series as it continues. More...
March 19, 2008
Update: Disney Denies Narnia Rumors
Disney says there is no truth to the rumor that they're planning to abandon the Chronicles of Narnia franchise. More...
January 23, 2008
See Nine New Prince Caspian Stills!
If you've been waiting impatiently for a look at the sequel to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, good news: Walden Media has released the first shots from this summer's Prince Caspian, and they're just a click of the mouse away! More...
December 06, 2007
James McAvoy on Atonement: The RT Interview
Scottish actor James McAvoy has shot several films in the last few years (Becoming Jane, The Last King of Scotland, and the eagerly anticipated Wanted) but so far remains most associated with. Mr. Tumnus, his hairy role as the faun in The Lion,... More...
December 06, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Golden Compass Sets Course For #1 Debut
New Line hopes to breathe some life into the North American box office with the launch of its pricey adventure film The Golden Compass which stands as the frame's only new wide release. Directed by Chris Weitz (About a Boy), the PG-13 film aims to... More...
September 18, 2007
See the Prince Caspian One-Sheet!
It won't arrive in theaters until May 16, 2008 -- but Disney has already unveiled the first official one-sheet for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, and Cinematical has it up for all to see. More...
August 21, 2007
The Golden Compass Pointing Toward Controversy?
Magic-loving moviegoers who have thrilled to the twists and turns of such tween-friendly literary adaptations as The Chronicles of Narnia and the Harry Potter series will have their pick of sorcerous films this fall, including The Seeker: The Dark... More...
July 30, 2007
Who's Up for Six More Narnia Movies?
If Narnia producer Douglas Gresham has his way, there will be seven big-screen adaptations to match the books before Disney and Walden Media are through with the property -- provided, of course, the audience still shows up each time. More...
June 20, 2007
Director Change for "Narnia 3"
Andrew Adamson directed the first two "Narnia" chapters, and it looks like he's about to hand the reins for Part 3 to an old veteran. More...
June 01, 2007
"Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" Synopsis Unveiled
It comes as no big surprise to readers of the C.S. Lewis book series, but the official plot of the first "Narnia" sequel will involve all four Pevensie kids, a prince named Caspian, magical talking creatures and royal intrigue. More...
April 20, 2007
The Weekly Ketchup: Ed Norton As "Incredible Hulk," Ledger's Scary Joker, Early Reactions to "Spider-Man 3," And More!
In This Week's Ketchup, Edward Norton gets to take over the role of Bruce Banner in "The Incredible Hulk," Heath Ledger will portray a darker, scarier Joker than what audiences are accustomed to in "The Dark Knight," and... More...
April 06, 2007
The "Hulk" Gets a New Creator!
For Ang Lee's "Hulk," it was Industrial Light & Magic that brought the massive green guy to life on the silver screen. But when it comes to Louis Leterrier's follow-up, "The Incredible Hulk," Universal is going with a... More...
February 27, 2007
Villainy On Display for "Halloween" and "Caspian"
Probably the last time you'll ever see a news story that combines tidbits from Rob Zombie's "Halloween" and the sequel to "Narnia," but what the heck... More...
February 08, 2007
James McAvoy to Play Young Scotty in the New "Star Trek"??
Actors must love it when they're at a press junket to promote some little indie, and up pops a movie geek with a question about "Star Trek." But this line of questioning just led to some pretty intriguing answers. More...
February 06, 2007
Walden Media Has Found its "Prince Caspian"
Oh yeah, didn't you hear? They're making a sequel to "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." It's called "Prince Caspian," and (fortunately enough) the producers just found themselves a guy to play the... More...
January 11, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: Can Sony "Stomp" the "Museum?"
Can Ben Stiller and his living artifacts four-peat at the top of the North American box office, or will one of the new releases take the crown over the four-day Dr. Martin Luther King holiday weekend? Ticket buyers will decide. More...
January 04, 2007
Box Office Guru Preview: New Year Brings New Crop of Pics
Three new releases welcome in the new year this weekend, but moviegoers are likely to keep spending their cash on holiday holdovers. More...
December 28, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: "Dreamgirls" Sing Goodbye to 2006
The final weekend of 2006 will see moviegoers catch up on a jam-packed slate of holiday leftovers as no new films open on Friday. More...
December 21, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: Museum Open For Business Over Crowded Christmas Weekend
Moviegoers will have plenty to choose from over the long Christmas holiday weekend as four new star-driven wide releases hit the marketplace adding to an already crowded marquee. More...
December 14, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: Dragons and Webs Duke It Out at Theaters
Hollywood studios try to inject some juice into the North American box office this weekend by unleashing three big new releases aimed at getting people back into the habit of going to the movies. More...
December 07, 2006
Box Office Guru Preview: Mel, Cameron, & Leo Battle For #1 Spot
A wave of new releases hits the multilplexes on Friday as the North American box office looks to bounce back after a slugglish weekend and get the final month of the year started with a bang. More...
November 24, 2006
"Narnia" Sequel Claims a Pair of Locations
Normally this wouldn't warrant a news report, but I know how much you guys love that "Chronicles of Narnia" movie, plus it's a very slow news day -- and sometimes I'll even report on a new freakin' poster. It's not like this is "60... More...
October 27, 2006
"Caspian" to Begin Shooting in January
"The Chronicles of Narnia" actor William Moseley recently stopped in with a reminder about the sequel: "Prince Caspian" will begin production this January. That is all. More...
August 21, 2006
Daniel Craig Joins Kidman in "The Golden Compass"
I still haven't read the books, but the cast list on the movie adaptation is getting pretty impressive: New Bond Daniel Craig has just signed on to star opposite Nicole Kidman in "His Dark Materials" trilogy, which is based on the series... More...
August 11, 2006
"Narnia 2" Begins in January & "Narnia 3" A Year Later
Those "Narnia" fans who've started to get a little antsy for their sequel fix can take a deep breath and relax. Looks like "Prince Caspian" will be getting underway in January, while Chapter 3, "Voyage of the Dawn... More...
July 07, 2006
"Narnia" Kid Talks Sequel Preparation
If you're among the millions who loved and adored "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," then you're probably wondering what's up with the sequel already. Young star Anna Popplewell was wondering the same... More...
May 17, 2006
"Water Horse" Bumps "Caspian"
It looks like "Narnia" fans will have to wait one extra season for their sequel, mainly because Columbia threw up a similarly-themed roadblock called "The Water Horse." So it's Summer '08 for "The Chronicles of Narnia:... More...
April 26, 2006
Get Your Goofy MTV Movie Awards Noms Right Here
You thought the awards season ended with the Oscars? Please. MTV's just gearing up for their movie awards, which will be broadcast worldwide on June 8th -- but we have all the nominations listed just a click away. (Interesting to note that not... More...
April 25, 2006
Walden Lays Out the Narnia Plan
Looks like the Narnia fans might have to wait a little longer for their next fix of adventure, but there's good news too: Walden Media and Disney seem to have a long-term plan on how to bring the whole series to the silver screen ... but it does... More...
April 13, 2006
"Caspian" Sets Sail to Scout Sites
IGN FilmForce brings us a pre-production travel itinerary for Prince Caspian (aka Narnia 2). Seems the producers are poking all around Ireland and New Zealand, always looking for the perfect Narnia vibe. Fans of the series will also be happy to... More...
April 07, 2006
"Narnia" Kids Talk Sequels and DVDs
USA Today recently ran a breakdown of what can be found in the new 2-disc Chronicles of Narnia DVD, but when the topic of Narnia 2 (Prince Caspian) came up, the kids among the cast claimed to know nothing about it ... just yet. More...
April 05, 2006
McAvoy & Knightley Aim for "Atonement"
James McAvoy, last seen in Narnia, and Keira Knightley, last seen as Domino, will co-star in the potentially controversial British thriller Atonement, an "accused rapist" tale that's based on the novel by Ian McEwan. The film is being... More...
March 14, 2006
"Chronicles of Narnia" Sequel Confirmed
As reported two months back by Skewed and Reviewed and other publications, Disney is looking to cash in on the numbers generated by "The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe". Now comes confirmations via the A.P. C.N.N. and more that the... More...
February 22, 2006
BAFTA Winners Announced!
The British Academy of Film & Television Arts (BAFTA) held their annual awards presentation on February 21st, and they managed to dole out some love for an interesting variety of films and filmmakers -- most of which have been on the receiving... More...
February 17, 2006
"Terabithia" Starts Production Down Under
ComingSoon.net shares with us a press release from the workaholics over at Walden Media, and the newest news is this: Production has already begun on Walden & Disney's "Bridge to Terabithia," a sprawling fantasy adventure inspired by... More...
February 02, 2006
Narnia Sequel Aims for December 2007
Given that it's already Disney's highest-grossing live-action film EVER (and that it's based on the first book in a series of seven), "The Chronicles of Narnia" is about to spawn a sequel. Director Andrew Adamson will be returning to... More...
January 31, 2006
2005 Oscar Nominations Are In!
Like most pathetic movie geeks, I was up at the crack of dawn (ok, 8:30am eastern time) to see how my nomination prediction ballot would measure up. (I was perfect on all 20 acting nods and all 10 screenwriting nods, but I erroneously predicted... More...
January 17, 2006
Weinsteins "Hoodwink" Their Way to #1 at the Weekend Box Office
The Weinstein's "Hoodwinked" took on a trio of big studio rivals over the MLK holiday weekend, and early estimates for the four-day frame indicate that the little guy (er, girl) came out on top ... if only by the slimmest of margins. More...
January 17, 2006
Walden Warms Up to a "Cold" Trilogy
Thanks to ComingSoon.net for sharing a press release from Walden Media (the suddenly very successful company behind "Holes" and "Narnia," among others) that divulges the following news: Isabel Allende's "Cold"... More...
January 11, 2006
7 Films Eligible for Best Makeup Oscar
Yesterday we found out which movies would duke it out for the Best Sound FX Oscar nominations, and today we get the Best Makeup side of the equation. Thanks again to ComingSoon.net for sharing the Academy's press release. (And can someone explain... More...
January 10, 2006
Broadcast Film Critics Dole Out Their Awards on National TV
The Broadcast Film Critics Association held their annual awards presentation live on The WB network, with plenty of mildly corny jokes, appreciative acceptance speeches, accolades galore, and even a few cool surprises. (Oh, and their favorite film... More...
January 10, 2006
Online Film Critics Offer Their Annual Nominations
The OFCS, which is hosted right here at Rotten Tomatoes and (full disclosure) includes yours truly as a member, announced their year-end nominations yesterday ... and we hope you'll find a few solid surprises among the more familiar (yet obviously... More...
January 10, 2006
7 Flicks Eligible for Sound FX Editing Oscar
ComingSoon.net shares an Oscar-related press release regarding which movies will be duking it out for the Best Sound Editing nominations. Needless to say, most of the films are big, expensive stories full of big, expensive sounds. More...
January 09, 2006
2006 Opens with a "Hostel" Weekend at the Box Office
Lions Gate's "Hostel," which was produced for less than 5 million clams, had a pretty spectacular opening weekend at the box office, bringing in an estimated $20.1 million from about 2,200 theaters. "Hostel" drew similar... More...
January 03, 2006
"Narnia" Claims the Year's Final Weekend ... Barely
The four-day estimates for New Year's Weekend (12/30 to 1/2) are in, and it seems that Disney's "The Chronicles of Narnia" has snatched the #1 spot back from "King Kong," if only by the slimmest of margins. More...
January 03, 2006
Chicago Critics Announce Their Nominations
Thanks to Movie City News for sharing the scoop on the Windy City critics and their favorite flicks of 2005.The Chicago film journalists will announce their year-end winners on January, 2006. More...
December 22, 2005
Phoenix & Toronto Critics Offer Their Year-End Favorites
It's tough to keep up with all the critics' awards being tossed out this time of year, but Movie City News sure helps out a whole lot. This time we have the year-end picks from critic's groups in Phoenix, Arizona, and Toronto, Ontario. More...
December 19, 2005
Big Ape Swings Through the Weekend Box Office
OK, so "King Kong" didn't exactly storm out of the gates following its release last Wednesday, but the lovestruck gorilla enjoyed a rather impressive 3-day weekend all the same. The monkey's mega-movie grabbed just over $50 million over... More...
December 19, 2005
Seven Flicks Eligible for the Best FX Oscar
Thanks to ComingSoon.net for sharing a press release in which the seven films eligible for the Best Visual Effects award are revealed. It looks to be a tough category this year, what with "King Kong" and "War of the Worlds"... More...
December 16, 2005
London Movie Critics Present Their '05 Nominations
Movie City News shares with us a press release from the London Film Critics Group in which their various nominations are announced. Keep in mind that the Brit crits use their own release dates as criteria, so don't be surprised to see a few 2004... More...
December 13, 2005
Awards Season Gets Rolling with Crix Picks
If you're a fan of the late-year awards season, be sure to add Movie City News to your hit list, because they deliver some consistently excellent coverage. Mid-December is when most of the critics' groups start doling out their accolades, and so... More...
December 12, 2005
The Lion, the Witch, and the Very Impressive Weekend
Disney & Walden's "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" had a pretty fantastic opening weekend at the box office, pulling in just over $67 million from 3,600 theaters. "Narnia" became the #3... More...
December 09, 2005
33rd Annual Annie Nominations Are Out
OK, so they're not exactly the Oscars, but as a longtime animation aficionado, I thought it'd be fun to cover the 33rd Annie Awards, which celebrate excellence in (what else) the art of animation. "DreamWorks and Aardman garnered an amazing... More...
December 08, 2005
Critical Consensus: Lions And Witches And Wardrobes, Oh My!
This week's sole wide release is the highly anticipated "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." Will the film garner the lion's share of accolades? More...
December 06, 2005
"Narnia" Photo Gallery Update!
Venture over to our "Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" page to view 49 stills and production photos from the epic children's book adaptation, due out this Friday! More...
December 05, 2005
Potter Pilfers Flux's Bucks
Harry Potter continues to reign supreme at the box office, handily overpowering the debut of Paramount's "Aeon Flux" to enjoy his third consecutive weekend at the box office. More...
November 22, 2005
Detailed Look at "Narnia"'s Minotaur
IGN FilmForce has a detailed look at Otmin the Minotaur seen in the forthcoming movie adaptation of C.S. Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe." Head on over and take a peek at the weapons, armors, and... More...
November 21, 2005
Chronicles of Narnia First Listen 
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November 17, 2005
New Line & Walden Team Up for an All-New "Earth" Expedition"
Variety reports that New Line Cinema and Walden Media will partner up for an all-new and new-fangled rendition of Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth," which will be directed by first-timer Eric Brevig and will be entitled... More...
October 21, 2005
Trailer Bulletin: Narnia!
To those Narniafans who've grown more than a little weary of the same old teaser, well, here's an all-new theatrical trailer for Disney's "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe," brought to you (exclusively) by... More...
September 28, 2005
Disney & Walden to Form a "Bridge to Terabithia"
Disney Studios and Walden Media are planning a big-screen adaptation of Katherine Paterson's Newberry Medal-winning book "Bridge to Terabithia," says Variety. More...
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