It's Official

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:03:00 -0700

Little Boba will be screening during the last week of July at the Action On Film International Film Festival. We don't have a final date and time yet, but will post here as soon as it is announced. Thanks again to all involved and hope to see ya'll in LA!

Short film audtions coming up!

Mon, 04 May 2009 22:06:01 -0700

We will be holding auditions for our next short film 'Little Boba' at the Chico Cabaret Theater in Chico, CA on Saturday May 9th at 11am. The film is a comedy about a comic book store owner who is selling a ridiculously priced, Action Comic Superman #1. Roles to be cast Buyer Man - Male 30' to 40's Counter Girl - Female mid 20's to 30's Dana - Male 30's to 40's Little Boba's Dad - Male 20's to 30's Although not a requirement to audition, a headshot and resume would be appreciated.

Comic Con Update

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:00:40 -0800

The Intermission Man will be screening at the Phoenix Comic Con this Thursday evening at 7:30. Unfortunately neither Kevin or I can make the screening, but if anyone happens to be there...let us know how it goes! Take some pics and we'll post them here at the site. Thanks as always. Scott

Phoenix Comic Con

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 23:21:48 -0800

Just wanted to announce that 'The Intermission Man' will be screening at the Phoenix Comic-Con in January! So if anyone happens to be in the Phoenix area the weekend of the 22nd - 25th...stop by and say howdy! I'll post the exact screening time as soon as the final schedule is posted. Thanks again for everyone's continued support!

The Intermission Man screens at Action On Film Festival

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:31:31 -0700

We screened The Intermission Man at this years Action On Film International Film Festival. All went smoothly and we were VERY excited to see it on the big screen. The festival was at the Laemele theater in Pasadena. Great time, great food, great company. Congrats to our good friend Russ Emanuel the screening of his first feature film PJ (Scott created the BTS documentary for it :) ) Special congrats going out to Limary Vargas and Mona Deutsch on their screenplay wins. To see all the screenings and award winners, check out www.aoffest.com.

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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:07:27 -0700

Wim Wenders stops Pina Bausch movie

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:08:00 -0700

Director Wim Wenders has stopped production on the planned 3D dance film "Pina" following the death of the film's subject -- the legendary choreographer Pina Bausch.

Rehearsal footage could yield Jackson film

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:28:00 -0700

A 30-second snippet of Michael Jackson rehearsing two days before his death was released Thursday, part of more than 100 hours of footage that could be turned into live albums, a movie and a pay-per-view special, the promoter said.

'Ice Age' sequel beats 'Transformers'

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:36:00 -0700

Prehistoric toons outdrew space-age robots in the first round of a five-day holiday duel at the North American boxoffice on Wednesday.

Maya, Blockbuster team for Latin Cinema series

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:56:00 -0700

From July 17 to Sept. 18, Maya  Entertainment and Blockbuster will release a slate of eight, Latin-themed films theatrically in eight U.S. cities, and the films will become available for rental at Blockbuster in September as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Dark Sky Films to release 'Deadgirl'

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:49:00 -0700

Dark Sky Films will release Gadi Harel and Marcel Sarminto's horror film "Deadgirl" as a one-weekend, midnight only, roadshow-style theatrical event in at least nine major markets nationwide on July 24 and 25.

Mel Brooks tribute set by Academy

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:44:00 -0700

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present a tribute to Mel Brooks on July 24 at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

Lincoln Center to fete actor Toni Servillo

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:37:00 -0700

The Film Society of Lincoln Center will celebrate the work of Italian actor Toni Servillo with "Fire and Ice: Toni Servillo On Screen and In Person," a four-film retrospective running from July 27 through July 29.

'Bliss' to get online, theater release

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:32:00 -0700

In Gigantic Digital Cinema's first venture with an established distributor, First Run Features' "Bliss" will be released online as a streaming download at giganticdigital.com day-and-date with its opening at New York's Cinema Village on Aug. 7.

David Carradine died of asphyxiation

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:59:00 -0700

The medical examiner who oversaw a private autopsy on David Carradine said Wednesday that the "Kung Fu" star died from asphyxiation and the way the actor's body was bound allowed him to rule out suicide.

Paul Newman tribute set for Downtown fest

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:47:00 -0700

The Downtown Film Festival-Los Angeles, which runs from Aug. 12-22, will pay tribute to Paul Newman on Aug. 13 with free public screenings of "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Hud" at the outdoor plaza at 7th and Figueroa Streets.

China media body gets new film boss

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:38:00 -0700

A little-known deputy film censor has been promoted to oversee China's rapidly growing movie industry, sources inside the State Administration of Radio Film and Television told The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday.

Nimrod Antal chases down 'Predators'

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:27:00 -0700

Nimrod Antal, the director of the horror film "Vacancy," has been hired to direct "Predators" for Fox and producer Robert Rodriguez.

'Asteroids' lands at Universal

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:12:00 -0700

Universal has won a four-studio bidding war to pick up the film rights to the classic Atari video game "Asteroids."

BBC Films, Origin team for 'Thunderstorms'

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:44:00 -0700

BBC Films and David Thompson's Origin Pictures have secured film rights to the forthcoming London-set novel "Ordinary Thunderstorms," from thriller-writer William Boyd, the parties said Wednesday.

Deluxe deals for Chace assets

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:48:00 -0700

Deluxe Digital Media, a division of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group, has acquired the assets of audio postproduction facility Chace Audio.

NY Latino fest celebrates 10th anniversary

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:04:00 -0700

The New York International Latino Film Festival, which runs from July 27 to Aug. 2, will kick off with Peter Bratt's "The Mission," starring Benjamin Bratt; include a tribute to John Leguizamo; and conclude with John Cotten's Mexican crime drama "La Linea" (The Line).

Phase 4 bets on 'Poker House'

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:42:00 -0700

Phase 4 Films, the new theatrical, DVD and television distribution company founded by former Peace Arch Home Entertainment president Berry Meyerowitz, has acquired all U.S. and Canadian rights to Lori Petty's "The Poker House."

Marketing matters for quirky movies

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:06:00 -0700

Even as Hollywood studios increasingly aim at the broadest possible audience, a few companies are experimenting with the opposite approach in these summer months and beyond: They're making smart, quirky movies for a sophisticated young audience.

Stephen Eich appointed at Pasadena Playhouse

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:58:00 -0700

Stephen Eich has been named executive director of the Pasadena Playhouse. Stepping into the new post July 1, he will work with artistic director Sheldon Epps and will manage all business and administrative functions of the theater.

'Patrik,' 'Training' take Frameline33 awards

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:48:00 -0700

Ella Lemhagen's "Patrik, Age 1.5" won the audience award for best feature and Dee Mosbacher and Fawn Yacker's "Training Rules" took the audience prize for best documentary at Frameline33, the San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival, which concluded Sunday, with the world premiere of Wendy Jo Carlton's "Hannah Free."

Sarah Bradford joins 'Devil' cast

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:31:00 -0700

Model/actress Sarah Bradford has been cast in Ken Kushner's horror film "When The Devil Comes," which is currently shooting in New York City as well as in upstate New York and Long Island.

Rooftop, IFFR team for 2 screenings

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:52:00 -0700

Rooftop Films and the International Film Festival Rotterdam are joining forces to present two films, Edwin's "Blind Pig Wants to Fly," and Eugenio Polgovsky's "Los Herederos," from IFFR 2009 in Rooftop's Summer Series, which runs every weekend through Sept. 20 at various locations in New York City.

Diversity Awards accepting submissions

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:41:00 -0700

Submissions are being accepted for the 17th annual Diversity Awards, which will be held Nov. 8 in Los Angeles. The deadline is July 24.

Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston top Forbes list

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:31:00 -0700

Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston are Hollywood's biggest female moneymakers, according to a Forbes ranking.

'Confessions,' 'Code' dominate video charts

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:29:00 -0700

"The Code," a direct-to-video thriller from First Look Studios, is the No. 1 rental for the week ending June 28, according to Home Media Magazine's market research department.

Actor Harve Presnell dies

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:20:00 -0700

Harve Presnell, whose booming baritone graced such Broadway musicals as "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" and "Annie," has died. He was 75.

Oscar winner Karl Malden dies at 97

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:13:00 -0700

Karl Malden, who vaulted to movie prominence by winning an Academy Award for best supporting actor in "A Streetcar Named Desire," died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

NYC empties its tax credit coffers

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:50:00 -0700

New York City has exhausted its budget for tax incentives for film and TV productions as of Tuesday, city officials announced Wednesday just ahead of the July 4 weekend.

MPAA ratings: July 1, 2009

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0700

MPAA ratings: July 1, 2009

Scribe maps out 'Columbus Circle'

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:00:00 -0700

George Gallo is making a run to "Columbus Circle."