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September 16, 2009

Galifianakis Set to Tell Kind of a Funny Story Opens in new window

Zach Galifianakis and Emma Roberts are in talks to star in "It's Kind of a Funny Story," a coming-of-age dramedy from Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden ("Half Nelson"). More...

June 28, 2007

Ryan Gosling Signs On to Peter Jackson's "Lovely Bones" Opens in new window

The 27-year-old actor will be playing the husband to 36-year-old Rachel Weisz. They'll be playing the parents of a (dead) 14-year-old girl in the Peter Jackson pic. More...

June 1, 2007

The Weekly Ketchup: Possible New "Terminator," "AVP 2" Update, "Iron Man" Tidbits, And More! Opens in new window

In this week's Ketchup, another European has surfaced as a possibile star for the third "Terminator" sequel, "Alien vs. Predator 2" gets a 'horrific' makeover, and we get an inside look at "Iron Man." More...

January 30, 2007

SAG Award Winners Revealed, Oscar Predicting Hits Full Steam Opens in new window

Known as a big predictor of what'll go down Oscar night, the Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony took place last Sunday to a rapturous Hollywood crowd without a hitch (or surprises or upsets). Check out the full winners list below, along with analysis on how the SAG results affect the Oscar nominees' chances. More...

January 23, 2007

Oscar Nominations Announced: "Little Miss Sunshine," "Dreamgirls," "Borat" Deemed Worthy Opens in new window

The expected heavy hitters made the grade -- Scorsese, Whitaker, "Dreamgirls" -- but there were a handful of surprises...let's just say, if you thought you'd never read "the Oscar-nominated 'Borat'" in print, think again! The nominees for the 79th annual Academy Awards are in! More...

November 28, 2006

RTIndie: "Little Miss Sunshine," "Half Nelson" Lead Indie Spirit Award Noms Opens in new window

It's time again to celebrate the best that indie-land has to offer. The Spirit Award nominees are out, with "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Half Nelson" leading all contenders with five nods each, including best feature. More...

October 31, 2006

RTIndie: Can Indie Studios Survive Without Big Studio Backing? Opens in new window

With the sale of independent-minded ThinkFilm last week, can indie film distributors survive without big studio backing? More...

October 5, 2006

Epps, Ortiz and Lewis Join the "AVP2" Madness Opens in new window

A trio of young actors have signed on to appear in "Alien vs. Predator 2: Survival of the Fittest," and I believe their character names are "First Victim," "Eventual Meabtag," and "Dead by Act II." More...

August 20, 2006

Box Office Wrapup: Snakes Opens at #1, But Lacks Bite Opens in new window

Samuel L. Jackson's much-talked-about thriller Snakes on a Plane landed in first place at the North American box office this weekend, but lacked the kind of bite that was expected given all the media attention and internet buzz that surrounded the film. More...

August 14, 2006

Box Office Wrapup: "Talladega Nights" Stays #1, "Step Up" Surprises Opens in new window

Despite a pair of newcomers close behind in its rearview mirror, Will Ferrell's hit comedy Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby finished in first place for the second consecutive weekend to retain its North American box office trophy. More...

August 9, 2006

Critical Consensus: A Brave New "World," A "Step" Down, And No Screenings for "Pulse" and "Zoom" Opens in new window

This week at the movies, we've got Oliver Stone paying tribute to the heroes of 9/11 ("World Trade Center," starring Nicolas Cage); two youngsters trying to start a dance dance revolution ("Step Up," starring Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum); a school for young superheroes ("Zoom," starring Tim Allen and Courteney Cox); and an evil website ("Pulse," starring Kristen Bell). What do the critics have to say? More...

April 20, 2006

SF International Fest Starts Today; "Factotum," "Romance," "Companion" and More! Opens in new window

Bay Area RTers, get yourselves to San Francisco this weekend for the annual SF International Film Festival for your chance to see flicks like "Factotum," "Art School Confidential," and John Turturro's "Romance & Cigarettes" (if you missed their earlier festival runs). More...

January 30, 2006

SUNDANCE: End of Festival Awards Announced Opens in new window

As the Sundance Film Festival drew to a close, commercially-viable films were being snapped up while the truly independent award-winners remained largely unbought. More...