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Two-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis is the star and protagonist of the new musical “Nine,” but you almost have to squint to make him out in the film’s pre-release hype. The selling point of the movie, it would appear, is the presence of its scintillating and high-profile cast of women, five of whom are Oscar winners themselves.
A documentary filmmaker whose work renewed interest in Roman Polanski's decades-old sex case says it's a surreal feeling to have her movie referenced in the director's appeal arguments.
The Dutch marked the fifth anniversary Monday of the murder of filmmaker Theo van Gogh by a Muslim fanatic, a brutal killing that continues to shape politics in the Netherlands.
Israel has agreed to pay about $2 million to the family of a British cameraman killed by Israeli troops in 2003, an official confirmed Sunday.
Nigerian authorities have released a U.S. filmmaker held for more than a week on suspicion of spying, his production company said Wednesday.
Iran allowed a French-Iranian filmmaker to leave the country on Friday after preventing her departure for nearly a year, a media advocacy group said.
A French-Iranian filmmaker barred from leaving Tehran after trying to film a documentary about the Iran-Iraq war was allowed to leave on Friday, the French Foreign Ministry said.
A French-Iranian filmmaker was questioned for several hours by Iranian judges in a closed-door trial prompted by her efforts to film a documentary relating to the Iraq-Iran war, a media watchdog said Monday.
If the Oscar for best foreign-language film were awarded to the filmmaker who overcame the greatest hardships and faced the biggest risks to bring his vision to the screen, then Iraqi director Mohamed Al-Daradji would be the odds-on favorite to take home the golden statuette for his debut feature film, "Ahlaam."
Paramount Pictures is suing a District of Columbia man to stop distribution of an Internet film based on a script by director Oliver Stone.
The filmmaker who ate nothing but McDonald's meals for his Oscar-nominated film, "Super Size Me," apologized for a profanity-laced, politically incorrect speech at a suburban Philadelphia high school.
Chinese police last month detained a documentary filmmaker who met with an outspoken lawyer and have refused to tell his family where he is being held or on what charges, his sister said.
The filmmaker who ate nothing but McDonald's meals for a month for his Oscar-nominated film "Super Size Me" gave a profanity-laced, politically incorrect speech at a suburban Philadelphia high school, but not everyone was lovin' 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.
The HD world has changed dramatically over the past few years.
Teen's amateur horror shoot turns into personal snuff filmA 16 year-old teenager has accidentally hanged himself shooting an amateur horror film in the Russian city of Kondopoga, Northwest of Russia, Russian website Lenta.ru reports.
Online forum trolls cost me millions: filmmakerAn online slanging match over a 9/11 conspiracy book that quickly degenerated into a vitriolic war of words is now the subject of a $42.5-million defamation case.
Ready, Set, Jump? Inching toward The Baby CliffSmita Acharyya doesn't want kids. Never has, never will. Despite her strong feelings, Acharyya, a 33-year-old Calgary-based filmmaker, says the decision to forego motherhood is always on her mind.
Next Generation of Wayans Enters ShowbizDamien Dante Wayans -- nephew of filmmaker Keenen Ivory Wayans -- will make his directing debut with "Dance Flick," a Paramount comedy to be released May 22, per the Hollywood Reporter. His cousins Craig and Damon Jr. will co-star in the film.
Fahrenheit 9/11 Sequel On The Way Filmmaker Michael Moore says he is currently working on a follow up to his Oscar-winning 2004 documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11," which was a scathing critique of President George W. Bush and his decision to go to war in Iraq.
Angry Filmmaker: Why I Tour Insightful blog from an indie filmmaker who has been there. The Angry filmmaker is the sound designer of Gus Van Sant and Todd Haynes movies, and has directed three features of his own.
Dying To Make A Movie: Interview With Filmmaker Patrick O'Brien In the fall of 2004, indie filmmaker Patrick O'Brien noticed an involuntary shaking in his legs. It wasn't until May 2005 that the cause of the shaking was officially diagnosed as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease).
Quentin Tarantino on Death Proof His contribution to Grindhouse features veteran actor Kurt Russell as a weathered rebel known as Stuntman Mike, who gets his cheap thrills using his skill behind the wheel of his "death proofed" Dodge Charger to kill attractive young women.
Sally Potter's Official WebsiteSallypotter.com is the official website of acclaimed filmmaker Sally Potter (Orlando, The Man Who Cried, The Tango Lesson, Yes). The website features information on past, present and future Sally Potter projects including photos, video and her personal blog.
Filmmaker involved in fatal car accidentOscar-nominated director John Singleton was driving a Lexus SUV when it struck and killed a jaywalker who stepped in front of the car, police said Friday.
Huckabee: Michael Moore is Part of Our Health Crisis The producer of Michael Moore's documentary on the nation's health-care system, "Sicko," suggests that Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee's criticism of the filmmaker may be motivated more by his need for campaign funds than his concerns for Americans' health.
Get Your Photography Permit OnSome tourists, amateur photographers, even would-be filmmakers hoping to make it big on YouTube could soon be forced to obtain a city permit and $1 million in liability insurance before taking pictures or filming on city property, including sidewalks.
Sicko taps into new territory for film festival THE wait is over: local film buffs can finally start filling in their diaries. The full program for this year's Melbourne International Film Festival is released today, and moviegoers can book tickets for individual sessions.
For Filmmaker, 'Sicko' Is a Jumping-Off Point for Health Care ChangeThe cameramen shuffled backward through a Capitol Hill corridor, as reporters from Tokyo and Paris strained to capture the campaigner's every word. An entourage of handlers, with cellphones to their ears, kept the scrum moving toward the door.
In-Depth Letter from Tyler Perry: Speaks About Relationship and Abuse from His Father(excerpt)....Speaking of fathers and Father's Day, a few years ago I wrote an article for Essence magazine about forgiving my father for all he had done. For so many years I was angry with him. I do believe that when I was growing up this man hated me to my core.
TV lawyers scrutinise Tropfest winner Tropfest winner Steve Baker was on top of the world on Sunday night but his jubilation may be short-lived - an international television broadcaster is examining his entry for possible copyright infringement.
Notes on Marie Menken Excellent look at this creative woman. Just overlook the snide presentation and get to know Marie Menken.
Seattleite's film on Iraq nominated for OscarSeattle filmmaker James Longley's poetic portrayal of the world of everyday Iraqis -- Sunnis, Shiites and Kurds -- in the midst of a devastating war has earned him an Academy Award nomination.
Shattering the China DreamRebecca MacKinnon, writing in the Washington Post: With Chinese President Hu Jintao in the United States this week, Americans have an opportunity to assess his regime. What is this country to think?
Chinese police detain documentary makerNote: Mainstream media and bloggers are working together on this story. This link is the Reuters post. Additionally, you can follow Hao Wu's story by blog at
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