WILL SMITH TO ATTEND
ST. LOUIS RED-CARPET PREMIERE
OF HIS NEW FILM, SEVEN POUNDS,
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH
AT AMC CREVE COEUR BEGINNING AT 4:00PM
WHAT: Will Smith to attend the St. Louis premiere of his new film, SEVEN POUNDS
WHERE: AMC Creve Coeur 12, 10465 Olive Street Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 19th, 2008; festivities – 4pm; red-carpet arrivals - 5:30pm.
November 14th, 2008
International superstar, Will Smith, will greet fans at a red-carpet screening at the AMC Creve Coeur 12 cinema for the St. Louis premiere of his new movie SEVEN POUNDS, which opens nationwide Dec. 19. Premiere festivities begin at 4:00pm with red carpet arrivals beginning at 5:30pm, which will include St. Louis Rams’ players Chris Long, La’Roi Glover and teammates. The screening will begin at 7:00pm. Fans on-hand outside the theatre that afternoon are asked to donate a food item, which will benefit the St. Louis Area Foodbank and Urban League in partnership with the St. Louis Rams. Those donating items will have a chance to win a ticket for the movie screening that evening.
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Movie legend Paul Newman passes away at 83
Legendary actor, Paul Newman has died. He passed away on September 26, 2008. He was know for such movies as "Hud", "The Sting", Cool Hand Luke", "The Color of Money", "The Hustler" and many more.
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Voiceover king, Don Foantaine 1940-2008
Movie trailer voiceover legend, Don Fontaine has died on September 1, 2008. Known for his movie trailer catch phrase "In a world...", his voice appeared on thousands of movie trailers over the years, including "The Godfather". He was 68.
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"HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE" MOVES TO SUMMER 2009
BURBANK, CA, August 14, 2008 - Warner Bros. Pictures announced that it has moved back the release date of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" to Summer 2009. The sixth installment of the blockbuster Harry Potter franchise will now open day-and-date domestically and in the major international markets on July 17, 2009. The announcement was made by Alan Horn, President and Chief Operating Officer, Warner Bros.
In making the announcement, Mr. Horn stated, "Our reasons for shifting 'Half-Blood Prince' to summer are twofold: we know the summer season is an ideal window for a family tent pole release, as proven by the success of our last Harry Potter film, which is the second-highest grossing film in the franchise, behind only the first installment. Additionally, like every other studio, we are still feeling the repercussions of the writers' strike, which impacted the readiness of scripts for other films--changing the competitive landscape for 2009 and offering new windows of opportunity that we wanted to take advantage of. We agreed the best strategy was to move 'Half-Blood Prince' to July, where it perfectly fills the gap for a major tent pole release for mid-summer."
Jeff Robinov, President of Warner Bros. Pictures Group, confirmed, "The release date change does not alter the production schedule for this or future Harry Potter films. Post-production on 'Half-Blood Prince' was completed on time, and the studio's release plans for the two-part 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' will not be affected by this change. We know Harry Potter fans are eagerly anticipating seeing the final chapters unfold onscreen. In fact, the good news for them is that the gap will now be shortened between 'Half-Blood Prince' and the first part of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.'"
Commenting on the release date change for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," David Heyman, the producer of all the Harry Potter films, offered, "When Jeff Robinov explained the rationale behind moving the release date of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' to July 2009, it was immediately apparent that this offered us the potential to reach the widest possible audience. I am extremely proud of this latest film and of the work of David Yates and our incomparable cast; I believe we have developed and pushed the series further still. We are all looking forward to sharing it with Harry Potter fans around the world, even if we have to wait just a bit longer."
David Yates, the director of both "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" and "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" and who will also helm "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," added, "It has been a joy to work on 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.' Dan, Rupert and Emma and all our returning young cast continue to blossom, and our new cast members bring fresh color and life to Hogwarts. Even as we put the finishing touches on this latest film, we are already beginning preparations on the final two films--we start filming in February--and I am excited to bring this remarkable series to the exciting and moving conclusion its loyal fans deserve."
In "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Heyday Films production, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." David Yates, who directed last year's summer blockbuster "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," returns to direct "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." David Heyman and David Barron are the producers, with Lionel Wigram serving as executive producer. Steve Kloves wrote the screenplay, based on the book by J.K. Rowling.
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson are reprising their roles as young wizards Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. The film also stars Jim Broadbent, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Timothy Spall, David Thewlis and Julie Walters. The cast also features David Bradley, Jessie Cave, Frank Dillane, Tom Felton, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, Helen McCrory, Natalia Tena, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and Bonnie Wright.
"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" will be released by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
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WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES AND MYSPACE TEAM UP
FOR ULTIMATE HIGH SCHOOL SPIRIT CONTEST AS
“HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3: SENIOR YEAR” BIG-SCREEN DEBUT APPROACHES
One U.S. High School to Win a Magical Disney Grad Nite Celebration, Plus a HSM3 Celebrity Pep Rally Featuring a Live Performance by Natasha Bedingfield
BURBANK, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2008) – To gear up for the highly anticipated theatrical release of “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” on October 24th, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures has teamed up with MySpace, the world's premier social network, to create the ultimate “HSM3 School Spirit Contest” kicking off Sept. 2, 2008. One U.S. high school whose students best showcase their inner Wildcat could win a magical Disney Grad Nite celebration for the 2009 graduating class* at Walt Disney World® Resort or Disneyland® Resort, plus a HSM3 celebrity pep rally for the whole school featuring a live performance by Natasha Bedingfield. Designed to encourage fans to show their best school spirit, the contest, which runs through Nov. 3, 2008, will be hosted on www.myspace.com/hsm3. Participants can earn points for their school by logging on to the film's official MySpace profile, completing online tasks, and voting via text messaging.
And the winner is… The winning school will receive a senior trip that includes roundtrip coach airfare, hotel accommodations for two nights, airport and hotel transfers in the destination city, admission to the theme park, Disney gift cards to cover meals, and admission to the Disney Grad Nite event. Disney Grad Nite promises a memorable night of the hottest live music and amped up theme park attractions. The winning school also receives a HSM3 celebrity pep rally starring Natasha Bedingfield, the biggest UK female pop star in the U.S., with special guest Menudo. Potential participants should log onto the website for eligibility, official rules and prize specifications.
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Borders® Teams with Paramount Vantage and VisitBritain for “Be a Duchess for a Day” Sweepstakes
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 19, 2008 — Borders today announced that it will serve as the exclusive retailer partner for the “Be a Duchess for a Day” giveaway — a sweepstakes sponsored by Paramount Vantage, the specialty film division of Paramount Pictures, and VisitBritain, the national tourist board for England, Scotland and Wales.
The sweepstakes, which begins today and runs through Sept. 30, will coincide with the Sept. 19 release of “The Duchess,” a feature film starring Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes based on “Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshire,” a national bestseller by Amanda Foreman about the scandalous rise and perilous fall of 18th century socialite Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. The grand prize winner will receive a trip for two to England, including four nights accommodation at a four-star property in East Midlands; a tour of Chatsworth House, the ancestral home of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire; and a luxurious spa treatment.
To enter the sweepstakes, U.S. and Canada (except Quebec) residents age 18 and older simply visit www.borders.com/duchess and complete the entry form. There’s no purchase necessary to enter. One grand prize winner will be randomly selected from all eligible entries. ==============================================
It's a record-breaking night for Warner Bros. Pictures "The Dark Knight"
BURBANK, CA, July 18, 2008 - Just past the stroke of midnight, Warner Bros. Pictures' "The Dark Knight" broke the record for a 12:01 a.m. film opening, earning an unprecedented $18,489,000 at the box office, it was announced today by Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. That total does not include the grosses from the subsequent 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. showings. The 12:01 a.m. grosses soared past the previous record of $16.9 million, which had been held by "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith" since May of 2005. "The Dark Knight" also surpassed Warner Bros. Pictures' own studio record for midnight showings, previously held by "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."
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Comedian George Carlin 1937 - 2008
June 22, 2008 - Comedian George Carlin has passed away at the age of 71. Best known for his comic routine "Seven words you can never say on television", Carlin was complaining of chest pains and and later died at a hospital in Santa Monica, California.
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Original "Get Smart" TV Show on it's way The classic 60's TV show "Get Smart", for two years, has only been available as the complete series from Time Life and most recently Seasons 1 and 2 have come out seperately, again only from Time Life. On August 5th, HBO Video will now make the dvd available to all retailers as a "bare-bones" release (no extras, just the shows) at a lower cost. Stay tuned for more details.
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"Ninja Assassin" starts production in Berlin Filming is underway on Warner Brothers Picture "Ninja Assassin", directed by James McTeigue. The film stars Korean pop star Rain ("Speed Racer") and Naomie Harris (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End"). Rain character is one of the deadliest assassins in the world and works for the Ozunu Clan, a secret society. When the Clan executes his friend, he leaves the Clan and plots his revenge. The picture is filming on location in Berlin.
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Casting done for "Shorts" Casting is complete for Robert Rodriguez's ("Spy Kids" Trilogy) new family comedy adventure, "Shorts" from Warner Bros. Pictures. The cast includes Jon Cryer ("Two and a Half Men"), Oscar nominee William H. Macy ("Fargo"), Leslie Mann ("Knocked Up"), three time Emmy winner James Spader ("Boston Legal"), Jimmy Bennett (upcoming "Star Trek") and Kat Dennings ("The 40 year-Old Virgin") to name a few.
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Universal Studio's Sets Burn June 1, 2008 - The famous "Back To The Future" courthouse set burned to the ground, along with the King Kong exhibit and over 40,000 archived videos of every movie and TV show Universal has made. They do have backups of the videos stored in other locations.
=================================================== Comedian Harvey Corman Passes Away 81 year old comic genius, Harvey Corman, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2008. Corman was best known for his 10 years on the much loved "The Carol Burnett Show" and his part in Mel Brooks "Blazings Saddles". Most recently he toured with Tim Conway in their live show. He will be missed. =========================================================