Film News Archives: Page 4

Whedon to Write and Direct Wonder Woman (March 30, 2005): Silver Pictures, producer of the Matrix franchise, has signed Joss Whedon, creator of the popular Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series, to write and direct the feature film action adventure Wonder Woman based on the DC Comics character.

Microsoft, Time Warner and Thomson Acquire ContentGuard (March 29, 2005): Microsoft, Time Warner and Thomson have announced completion of their three-way acquisition of ContentGuard.

Buena Vista Plans UMD Video Releases (March 28, 2005): Buena Vista Home Entertainment (BVHE) plans to release five titles beginning this spring on the Universal Media Disc (UMD) video format that plays on the new PSP handheld entertainment system.

Bruce Willis to Star in 16 Blocks (March 27, 2005): Emmett/Furla Films, a wholly owned subsidiary of Family Room Entertainment Corporation, in conjunction with Millennium Films and Equity Pictures, announced on March 8th that Bruce Willis has signed on to star in 16 Blocks for director Richard Donner (Leathal Weapon, Maverick).

Production Beings on The Hunt (March 26, 2005): Graymark Productions Inc.

Filming Begins on Rent (March 26, 2005): Filming has begun in New York and San Francisco on Revolution Studios' Rent, an adaptation of the acclaimed Broadway musical of the same name.

Disney Names Robert A. Iger CEO (March 25, 2005): Robert A.

HandHeld Entertainment Hires Larry Gitlin (March 20, 2005): HandHeld Entertainment has announced that Larry Gitlin has been named vice president of business development.

Production Begins on Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette (March 20, 2005): Production has un on Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette, a film about France's iconic eighteenth century Queen.

AdFilmTies.com Lets Public Assist in Film Development (March 19, 2005): AdFilmTies Inc.

Amazon.com and Tribeca Announce Short-Film Competition (March 18, 2005): Amazon.

Universal Pictures Creates Family Productions Division (March 16, 2005): Universal Pictures said it is dedicating new efforts in the family arena with the establishment of Universal Studios Home Entertainment Family Productions (USHEFP).

Nicolas Cage to Star in Wicker Man (March 16, 2005): Emmett/Furla Films, a wholly owned subsidiary of Family Room Entertainment Corporation, in conjunction with Millennium Films and Equity Pictures, announced this morning that Nicolas Cage has signed to star in The Wicker Man for writer/director Neil LaBute.

Internet Video Magazine Expands Website (March 15, 2005): Internet Video Magazine has added a new online movie guide and review section that makes it easy for video fans and film buffs to find and access full-length feature films as well as short films and clips.

Movie Gallery Launches Bid to Acquire VHQ (March 14, 2005): Movie Gallery, Inc.

National Lampoon and Majestic Plan PG and PG13 Films (March 14, 2005): National Lampoon has formed National Lampoon Clubhouse, a joint venture entity with Lorenzo Doumani's Majestic Entertainment that will result in a series of PG and PG13-rated theatrical and direct-to-video films.

Gameloft to Develop War of the Worlds Mobile Game (March 13, 2005): Gameloft, a developer and publisher of video games for mobile phones, announced it has signed an exclusive agreement with Viacom Consumer Products, Inc.

Plans for Catacombs Movie Announced (March 13, 2005): Twisted Pictures and Lions Gate Films announced that Catacombs will be the first picture in their new nine-picture financing and distribution deal together.

Blinkx.tv and Movielink Announce Content Agreement (March 5, 2005): blinkx.

Principal Photography Begins on The Producers (March 5, 2005): Principal photography began in Brooklyn, New York, on the motion picture version of Mel Brooks' The Producers.