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'Evil Dead' slays N. America box office in debut
The reboot of the horror classic "Evil Dead" slayed its rivals in its opening weekend, topping the North American box office with $26 million in ticket sales.
09 April 2013
Pulitzer-winning US film critic Ebert dies at 70
Film legend Martin Scorsese and President Barack Obama led tributes to US movie critic Roger Ebert, the first cinema pundit to win a Pulitzer Prize who died Thursday from cancer aged 70.
05 April 2013
'Jurassic' filmmakers recall video effects nightmare
The makers of the original "Jurassic Park" film are recalling the "nightmare" of using pioneering visual effects, as a 3D version of the Oscar-winning movie is released.
05 April 2013
'Finding Nemo' sequel set for November 2015
A sequel to animated fish saga "Finding Nemo" is set to splash onto the big screen in North America in November 2015.
03 April 2013
'G.I. Joe' commands box office lead with $41.2 mn
Long-delayed sequel "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" led the North American box office in its debut weekend, earning $41.2 million.
01 April 2013
Robert Redford to appear in new 'Captain America' film
Robert Redford will appear in the next "Captain America" blockbuster -- and the Hollywood legend and independent movie guru insists he is not selling out.
31 March 2013
Five jailed in Britain over movie tax scam
Five people were jailed for more than 20 years in Britain on Monday for pretending to make a Hollywood blockbuster to secure millions of pounds in tax breaks from the government.
27 March 2013
French experts train Kazakhstan filmmakers to make documentaries
All documentaries that will be made under the Eurasiadoc program will be broadcasted by French and perhaps other European TV channels.
26 March 2013
Hungarian comedies to be screened in Almaty during spring holiday
The Consulate General of Hungary and Oleg Boretsky’s Movie Club are the organizers of From Hungary With Love Film Festival.
21 March 2013
'Oz' conjures up more N. America box office magic
Big-budget 3D fantasy adventure flick "Oz the Great and Powerful" topped the North American box office for a second straight weekend, earning $41.3 million.
20 March 2013
Australian casino hit by 'Ocean's Eleven' scam
Australia's largest casino has alerted police to a betting scam in which a high-roller reportedly netted Aus$32 million (US$33 million) in an "Ocean's Eleven" style heist.
15 March 2013
Romania film festival focuses on Holocaust
The One World international human rights documentary film festival which opens in Bucharest on Tuesday will give special focus to the Holocaust to highlight the devastating consequences of hatred and intolerance.
13 March 2013
'Oz' conjures up N. America box office magic
Big-budget 3D fantasy adventure flick "Oz the Great and Powerful" debuted atop the North American box office with a huge $80.3 million in weekend ticket sales.
11 March 2013
Smithsonian's got a golden ticket, courtesy Warner Bros
Willy Wonka's golden ticket and Batman's mask are among some 30 movie costumes and props given Friday to the National Museum of American History in the US capital.
10 March 2013
SXSW film opener sees return of Jim Carrey
Rubber-faced comic Jim Carrey returned to the big screen in fan-pleasing form Friday by way of the opening feature of the South by Southwest (SXSW) film festival.
10 March 2013
James Franco lashes Australia for banning gay film
Hollywood star James Franco has lashed out at Australia for banning the US gay-themed film "I Want Your Love", calling the decision embarrassing.
05 March 2013
'Jack' slays N. America box office
Big-budget action-adventure "Jack the Giant Slayer" crushed all rivals in its debut weekend, easily topping the North American box office.
04 March 2013
American rapper to shoot movie about Genghis Khan
American rapper RZA is going to shoot a movie about Genghis Khan.
01 March 2013
US film, music industries roll out anti-piracy program
A new "copyright alert" system has begun rolling out this week in the United States in an effort to curb online piracy.
01 March 2013
Spielberg leaves Oscars empty-handed, again
Hollywood veteran Steven Spielberg left the Oscars empty-handed for the second year running, despite his film having the most nominations for Tinseltown's top awards show.
25 February 2013