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It seems as if we've been hearing about James Cameron's ever since he stopped work on "Titanic." No, it hasn't been that long, but the long-awaited film, featuring an exotic new world and colorful characters created by stunning digital effects, now must prove itself. Sam Worthington plays Jack Sully, a wheelchair-bound soldier who is stationed on the planet Pandora, which is like nothing we've ever seen before onscreen. And this time, no icebergs. (Opens Dec. 18.) Complete Story...
It seems an odd combination: Nelson Mandela's uplifting life story, and ... rugby? But the new film weaves together the life of the South African president with his nation's upset in the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Morgan Freeman plays Mandela, with Matt Damon as the rugby team captain. (Opens Dec. 11)
Are you ready to abandon Team Edward in favor of Team Jacob? It looks like Bella (Kristen Stewart) just might do that in the latest installment of the “Twilight” series. We’ve heard all about Taylor Lautner’s newly buff bod and Robert Pattinson’s unbelievable popularity with fans, but will all that translate to a true box office bonanza? (Opens Nov. 20)
"Juno" star Ellen Page hits the roller-derby circuit in "Whip It." Plus: Mariah Carey's new album; "Monsters vs. Aliens" hits DVD.
"The Jay Leno Show" starts this week. Plus: "Jennifer's Body" hits theaters; Megadeth returns.
Will Mike Judge's "Extract" be as quotable as his previous movies? Plus: Whitney Houston returns; "State of Play" hits DVD.
Movie studio Paramount Pictures is following the lead of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. and Sony Corp. by agreeing to supply films to $1-per-night DVD rental kiosk company Redbox.
"Taking Woodstock" takes movie-goers back to Yasgur's farm. Plus: "thirtysomething" finally hits DVD.
A federal judge has barred RealNetworks Inc. from selling a device that allows consumers to copy DVDs to their computer hard drives, pending a full trial.
After being pushed out of Oscar season, which stars Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr., finally hits the big screen. Will this story of a newspaper reporter who meets a homeless man who’s also a musical prodigy strike a chord with viewers? There's a chance it will be too sentimental and weepy for most audiences. (Opens April 24)
Can stand up to the fantastic BBC series on which it’s based? Hard to say, but Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams and Helen Mirren step into this story about journalists investigating the murder of a woman who was romantically involved with a congressman. And, hey, if you like it, you can always rent the miniseries. (Opens April 17)
Although doctors (and viewers) have faded in and out throughout the years, the finale is still a moment worth marking. George Clooney has already made his return as Dr. Doug Ross, but the finale still has plenty to look forward to. Rachel Greene, the daughter of late County legend Dr. Mark Greene, is now a med student, and will be making an appearance along with her stepmom, Elizabeth Corday. And so we come full circle. (Two-hour series finale April 2, 9 p.m., NBC.)
If you haven’t seen an animated 3-D movie yet (and you should really see “Coraline”), you won’t believe how much 3-D has changed from the days of the red and blue spectacles. is a 3-D animated adventure that tells how the President (voiced by Stephen Colbert) calls on a motley crew of monsters (voices include Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen and Will Arnett) to battle a band of aliens. (Opens March 27)
Even with a scorecard, it's tough to keep up with the changing late-night landscape. But this week, Jimmy Fallon will replace fellow "SNL" alum Conan O'Brien as the host of NBC's "Late Night" talk show, now to be known as The Roots are Fallon's house band. (Premieres March 2, 12:37 a.m., NBC.)
From Henry Selick, the director of “Nightmare Before Christmas,” comes an off-beat tale of a girl (voiced by Dakota Fanning) who finds a secret door that takes her to another world. The film is based on the Hugo Award-winning book by Neil Gaiman and is filmed using 3-D animation. Considering Selick’s background with Tim Burton, expect this film to be happily askew. (Opens Feb. 6)
“Working on a Dream” already made its debut on the NPR Web site, and now the album hits stores this week. After hearing the first two songs, the New York Times declared Springsteen “more hopeful” than in the past. Perhaps that’s because Springsteen, who performed at last week's concert honoring the inauguration, first played the title song during one of President Barack Obama’s campaign stops. (On sale Jan. 27)
Was it really only 8 months ago that David Cook was crowned King of the World, or, at least, American Idol 2008? It was, and now a whole new crop of hopefuls, from the divine to the desperate, will blast into the spotlight when the new season of begins. New this year: Fourth judge Kara DioGuardi, 36 instead of 24 semifinalists, the return of the wild-card round, and no Thursday episodes. And, of course, endless rumors about whether or not Paula Abdul is leaving the show. (Jan. 13, 8 p.m., Fox)
It's a new year, and with it, a slew of new reality shows. First, is back, and with a twist — this year's single guy looking for love is a Seattle single dad. Jason Mesnick was rejected by "Bachelorette" DeAnna Pappas in July, but he won the hearts of many viewers, so now he'll be the one handing out the roses. Some viewers are uncomfortable with Mesnick in this role since he has a three-year-old son, Ty, from his first marriage. But Mesnick claims he found the woman of his dreams on the show, so now you can watch it all unfold. (Premieres Jan. 5, ABC, 8 p.m.)
Let's see...there's "So You Think You Can Dance," there's "Dancing With the Stars." Hey, you know what we need? Another reality dance competition! premieres Jan. 4 and is hosted by step-dancing master Michael Flatley, otherwise known as the "easy" judge when he filled in for Len on "Dancing With the Stars." The show will pit different countries and continents against each other. USA! USA! (Premieres Jan. 4, 9 p.m., NBC)
In Button (Brad Pitt) starts life as an elderly man and ages backward. Which means he begins with Depends and works his way up to Pampers. Could this film be this year’s big Oscar winner? Some comparisons to “Forrest Gump” have been made, so perhaps. (Opens Dec. 25)
Talk about a comeback; Mickey Rourke returns from obscurity with a much-buzzed about performance as a washed up wrestler who wants a second chance in The former boxer obviously drew on his personal experience for the role, which may end up earning him an Oscar nomination. (Opens Dec. 17)
Why so serious? Don't you know is coming out on DVD this week? Sure, you can get the regular DVD, but the special edition contains over three hours of special features including six episodes of the "Gotham Tonight" news program. It's both enthralling and sad to watch Heath Ledger in what was one of his final roles before his untimely death a year ago. (On DVD Dec. 9)
Will it be a blue season for Blu-ray? Retailers and movie studios aren’t sure yet, even though prices on some players are expected to plummet from several hundred dollars to as low as $125 to $150 on Black Friday, and perhaps stay at bargain levels during the holiday season.
They just don’t make sweeping epics anymore. Or do they? Writer-director Baz Lurhmann is out to prove that a romantic love story told on a grand scale can still attract the crowds of yesteryear. Nicole Kidman stars as an Englishwoman left in charge of an Australian ranch during World War II. With the help of a hunky local (Hugh Jackman,she must move her cattle out of harm’s way as the war crashes closer. (Opens Nov. 26)
Today Lost addicts such as myself are rejoicing due to Lost season 5 being released on DVD and Blu-ray. With such a long break between ABC's airing of the season 5 finale and the season 6 premier Feb 2010 I need something to ease the pain of waiting. This is it....
Movie Review - 'The War on Kids' - Cevin Solingâ??s Documentary Asks What Ails Public Schools? - NYTimes.comA shocking chronicle of institutional dysfunction, "The War on Kids" likens our public school system to prison and its disciplinary methods to fascism. At least now you know why little Johnny won't get out of bed in the morning.
As DVD embargoes kick in, Redbox users complain of shortagesGood luck finding such new-release DVDs as "Terminator: Salvation," "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian," "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs," and "Brüno" at your local Redbox kiosk.
New 'Doctor Who' DVD features new CG-enhanced episodeA team of restoration and digital effects artists took the final episode of that trilogy ("Enlightenment" -- a well-written, high-concept adventure featuring a simulated sailing race in deep space) and laid in 21st Century CG visuals.
Start-up claims its DVDs last 1,000 yearsIf you really, really need to make sure those precious photos of yours last virtually forever - or at least longer than the average two- to five-year lifespan of consumer-grade DVDs, then start-up Cranberry LLC has the answer for you: a DVD that literally lasts a millennium.
Best Buy Goes After iTunes With New Digital OfferingBest Buy (BBY) is teaming with Sonic Solutions (SNIC) to offer a digital movie rentals and purchases to consumers. Using Sonic's technology, Best Buy will hook up certain web connected hardware like DVD players, and TVs, with the ability to download movies.
Disney offers refund after furore over Baby Einstein DVDsAware that many busy parents use television as a babysitter — while cooking dinner or doing laundry, for example — US doctors say privately that less than an hour a day of viewing is unlikely to do any harm.
Are DVDs Nearing the End?Watchers of streaming video trends are buzzing after a remark by Netflix CEO Reed Hastings in a Montley Fool podcast that DVDs may lose their number one spot for t he company's video distribution after two years.
11 Things Wal-Mart Has BannedRetail giant Wal-Mart is the world's largest public company, and whether or not you're a fan of shopping at the House that Sam Walton Built, you've got to admit that the store stocks just about everything. But not quite, though.
Wal-Mart expands recall of DVD players to 4MWal-Mart is expanding a recall of Durabrand DVD players to now include more than 4 million devices, after the company said it received seven reports of the products overheating, leading to fires and property damage.
Blunder opens way for sale of banned DVDs"It's a huge error by the Conservatives 25 years ago, compounded by David Cameron who when he was special advisor to Michael Howard and dealing with the 1993 revision [to the VRA] failed to spot the omission.
Report: iTunes 9 to support DVD ripping, FacebookA report filed by a tipster claiming access to iTunes 9 says that it is "possible" the next version of Apple's media player will sport both DVD import and playback as well as Facebook integration, allowing users to advertise songs and playlists with their friends.
Understanding the Kaleidescape, RealDVD Cases - What have the courts decided about DVD copying?What are the RealDVD and Kaleidescape lawsuits really about? Who is suing them for their DVD ripping products? And what will the cases mean once they have finally been settled? There has been much confusion about these lawsuits. Here, we try to clarify them.
Hollywood vs. RedboxFox and Universal fear the upstart's $1 DVD rentals are digging into studio profits. In these brutal economic times, one huge hit has been kiosk retailer Redbox, which offers $1-per-day DVD rentals.
Judge rules that DVD copying software is illegalAmerican software company RealNetworks has been banned from selling a program that lets people make copies of their DVDs, in a US court decision that could have far-reaching implications.
Fox joins Universal's war on Redbox DVD rental kiosksFox has ordered distributors to stop providing Redbox with new DVD releases, joining Universal in its attempt to prop up its ailing DVD business. Redbox is awaiting a ruling on its lawsuit against the studios over what the rental firm describes as their anticompetitive practices.
BBC NEWS | South Asia | Taliban slick propaganda confronts USFrom Dawood Azami for the BBC Persian and Pashto service. He highlights the propaganda mostly in Afghanistan. As far as the Pakistani government is concerned, they have lacked the competence and sincerity in winning the hearts and minds of those affected by the turmoil.
The Watchmen is directed by Zack Snyder who directed the movie 300. He is known for more stylish visuals than substance per se but in this movie he knocked it out of the park.
'Clerks' and 'Chasing Amy' Head to Blu-rayClerks 2 will be released on Blu Ray in November. The big news here is that the DVD will include bonus material: a 3 hour behind the scenes footage from the making of 'Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back'.
China Blue High-definition Disc (CBHD) launched as challenge to Blu-rayChina has unleashed a new "format war" for control of the high-definition DVD market in an audacious attempt to unseat the Blu-ray disc as the sole global standard.
'Farscape' cast, creators reunite to celebrate DVD - Comic-Con ReportIt's hard to believe the live-action-meets-puppeteering sci-fi series Farscape is a decade old, but that's the occasion that brought Brian Henson and stars of the show to Comic-Con International Friday to announce a new complete series DVD set.
Sam Mendes (director) seems to really like tackling issues in regards to life in the suburbs. I think this film is better than "American Beauty" in the way that it makes you really think about the lives people live outside of big metropolitan cities.
Blu-ray celebrates 91 percent sales increase for first half of 2009Remember back in May when Blu-ray sales were reportedly up 72 percent for 2009? Turns out the high definition disc business is doing even better than that.
Best Netflix Suitor: Amazon or...Microsoft?But the speculation completely ignored the giant price needed to buy the Silicon Valley-based Netflix (NFLX)–well above its current $2.43 billion market cap, to be sure–which would be a big chunk of Amazon's $35 billion valuation.
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