Film News and Feature Articles

Transformers: The Revenge of the Fallen. DreamWorks Picutres and Paramount Pictures. 'Transformers 2' Rolls Out with 2,000 Sold Out Midnight Shows on Fandango.

'Red Dawn' remake. Josh Peck and Adrianne Palicki have been cast in MGM/UA's remake of "Red Dawn," set to begin filming in September. They join the already cast Chris Hemsworth in the story of a group of teenagers who form an impromptu insurgency when their town is invaded by Chinese and Russian soldiers.

Postal Service Salutes 'G.I. Bob' With First-Class Stamp. Bob Hope Stamp Issued on What Would Have Been Entertainer's 106th Birthday.

Making Things Happen: King

More Santa Barbara Film Festival Favorites: Five and Five

Paramount Pictures' Star Trek to be Released as IMAX(R) Movie MAY 7, 2009 Director J.J. Abrams Beams Moviegoers on Board the USS Enterprise with The IMAX Experience(R). Watch Star Trek movie trailer.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine and J. J. Abrams' Star Trek don't open until May 1st and May 8th, respectively, but Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, is already seeing brisk advance ticket sales for the two highly-anticipated summer movies. Fandango is reporting that dozens of opening weekend show times for the two films are sold out across the country from New York and Los Angeles to Colorado Springs, Colorado.

MGM and the Farrelly brothers are closing in on their cast for "The Three Stooges."

The studio has set Sean Penn to play Larry, and negotiations are underway with Jim Carrey to play Curly, with the actor already making plans to gain 40 pounds to approximate the physical dimensions of Jerome "Curly" Howard.

The studio is zeroing in on Benicio Del Toro to play Moe. Continue reading about the new upcoming Three Stooges movie.

At this year’s 2009 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, there were two live-action shorts in the Apple Box Shorts program, i.e. the family films, that we especially liked – and for which we were lucky enough to meet the filmmakers.  That is, of course, one of the pleasures of film festivals. One of those films was Alex’s Halloween.  In this article, you’re going to hear about Alex’s Halloween, written and directed by Daniel Persitz. Alex’s Halloween is a 14-minute film about an 8-year-old boy who is quite enthusiastic about Halloween – as it turns out, for more than one reason. Continue reading about Alex's Halloween and an interview with Daniel Peritz.

Disneynature, the first new film label to be introduced by Disney in 60 years, will celebrate its premiere film, “EARTH,” being released nationally on April 22, Earth Day, by planting a tree in honor of every moviegoer who sees the film in its opening week.

Off the Page and Off the Screen: Richard Gabai’s Call of the Wild: 3D

Follow the Prophet: Outrage into Action

Jacob Medjuck’s Summerhood Experiences

'Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience' Tickets 'Burnin' Up' on Fandango. As a bonus available to every "Jonas 3D" ticket-buyer, Fandango users will receive a free download of the Jonas Brothers music video, "Tonight." Read more about the movie and get tickets.

Through the Glass Darkly: Phoebe in Wonderland and Director Daniel Barnz

Boulder International Film Festival Feb. 12-15, With a Spotlight on Comedy, Adventure and Music Themes. An evening with funny man Chevy Chase and an award-winning documentary about political uprising by Burma's Buddhist monks are among highlights of fifth-annual festival

A few notes on a few notable films at the 2008 Heartland Film Festival

The 2009 Santa Barbara International Film Festival Reviews and photos

Golden Globe Award Winners and SBIFF Honorees Mickey Rourke (American Riviera Award), Sally Hawkins (Virtuoso), and double-winner Kate Winslet (Montecito Award), as well as Best Director winner Danny Boyle will descend upon Santa Barbara for the 24th edition of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Thursday, January 22 – Sunday February 1, 2009.  The festival will also screen Globe-winning comedy film Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Cate Blanchett named Master Mentor for 2008 Santa Barbara International Film Festival

SBIFF favorite Kate Winslet returns to receive Montecito Award

Santa Barbara, CA- The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) is thrilled to welcome back five-time Academy Award nominee Kate Winslet by honoring her with the Montecito Award.   Having previously received the Performance of the Year Award in 2005, Winslet returns to the hallowed halls of the Arlington Theatre on Friday, January 23, becoming the festival’s first two-time honoree. Continue reading...

Six actors receive the 2009 Virtuosos Award

Santa Barbara, CA- The Santa Barbara International Film Festival continues its tradition of honoring the year’s standout performers by presenting The 2009 Virtuosos Award to Viola Davis, Rosemarie DeWitt, Sally Hawkins, Richard Jenkins, Melissa Leo and Michael Shannon.  The Award presentation will take place Wednesday, January 28 at the 24th edition of the Fest, which runs January 22-February 1, 2009, it was announced by SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling. Continue reading...

The 6th Annual 10-10-10 Student Competitions

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (which runs Thursday, January 22, through Sunday, February 1) will present Sotheby’s International Realty 10-10-10 Student Filmmaking Competition for their sixth consecutive year. SBIFF will also continue the exciting 10-10-10 Student Screenwriting Competition that debuted in 2006. Continue reading...

Winning Shots:  Director Christian Bagger and 15-40, By Madelyn Ritrosky Photo: Christian Bagger (l) with his director of photography, Helle Jensen (r), with first assistant director Cory Johnson in background.

Worldwide Phenomenon Mamma Mia! The Movie Takes in “Money Money Money” with DVD Ringing in $30 Million on First Day. The Most Successful Film Musical of All Time Worldwide Becomes The Must-Have Home Entertainment Title of 2008

Paramount Pictures' Star Trek to be Released as IMAX(R) Movie MAY 8, 2009. J.J. Abrams' Vision of the Greatest Space Adventure of All Time to Run in Select IMAX Theatres

X-Man Extraordinaire: Meet Ralph Winter, Producer

Tom Cruise stars in the suspenseful true story- Valkyrie. Watch movie trailers.

Jim Carrey To Narrate Latest IMAX(R) 3D Film Under The Sea 3D. Warner Bros. Pictures' Next IMAX 3D Adventure Hits IMAX(R) Theatres Starting February 13, 2009