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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Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:37:44 -0700

'Alice' wins weekend with $62 million

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:33:00 -0700

Johnny Depp and Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" easily remained the No. 1 weekend draw with $62 million.

'Alice' wins weekend with $62 million

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:33:00 -0700

Johnny Depp and Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" easily remained the No. 1 weekend draw with $62 million.

Clear Scope appoints new director

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:06:00 -0700

Entertainment investment advisory Clear Scope Partners has appointed former Sony finance exec Rob Amir as a director of the Century City, California, firm.

'Alice' tops weekend overseas charts

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:05:00 -0700

Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" in 3D ruled the foreign theatrical universe over the weekend for an exceptionally strong second stanza.

'Alice' reigns again

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:41:00 -0800

Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland” topped all comers on Friday, ringing up an estimated $17.4 million in domestic coin.

'Alice' retains b.o. crown

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:19:00 -0800

Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland” topped all comers on Friday, ringing up an estimated $17.4 million in domestic coin, as Tim Burton’s 3D fantasy began what is sure to be a repeat No. 1 performance at the weekend boxoffice.

Filming begins on new 'Scooby-Doo' sequel

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:22:00 -0800

Principle photography begins Monday on locations around Southern California for Warner Premiere's live-action/CG "Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster," directed by Brian Levant.

Black Eyed Peas to play movie theaters

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:14:00 -0800

The Black Eyed Peas current "E.N.D. World Tour" will play 500 movie theaters nationwide on March 30.

Academy to screen 'Hunt for Red October'

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:09:00 -0800

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Science and Technology Council will present a 20th anniversary screening of John McTiernan's "The Hunt for Red October" on March 18 at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood.

Todd McCarthy joining NYFF selection committee

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:02:00 -0800

Todd McCarthy, former Variety film critic, has joined the New York Film Festival selection committee, headed by Richard Pena, program director for the Film Society of Lincoln Center.

Kino International driving 'Winnebago'

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:54:00 -0800

Kino International, the new distribution arm of recently formed Kino Lorber, has acquired U.S. rights to Ben Steinbauer's "Winnebago Man," a documentary about RV salesman Jack Rebney.

Satellite Awards set date

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:26:00 -0800

The International Press Academy has set Dec. 1 as the date on which it will announce nominations for its 15th annual Satellite Awards, which will be presented on Dec. 19.

Schrader donates papers to Ransom Center

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:19:00 -0800

Screenwriter/director Paul Schrader has donated his papers, which include the screenplays for "Taxi Driver" and "Raging Bull," to the Harry Ransom Center, the humanities research library and museum at the University of Texas at Austin.

Disney, Zemeckis shingle splitting up

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:31:00 -0800

Disney is breaking up with ImageMovers Digital, the Disney-based shingle run by Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke and Steve Starkey. Sort of.

Jaden Smith honored by ShoWest

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:35:00 -0800

Jaden Smith, who is stepping into the title role when Columbia Pictures' "The Karate Kid" is released on June 11, has been named ShoWest Breakthrough Male Star of the Year.

Showtime lines up new feature film supplier

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:51:00 -0800

Showtime has lined up another feature film supplier.

Sagging sales may drive down MGM bids

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:00:00 -0800

MGM has a March 19 deadline for solicitation of bids for the Lion and its 4,000-title film library, but the latest round of due diligence is tugging down estimates of the studio's worth.

Fox mulling 'Avatar' summer re-release

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:00:00 -0800

James Cameron and Fox are in discussions about rereleasing "Avatar" in late summer -- and with additional scenes that had been left on the cutting-room floor.

Trio cast in 'Horrible Way to Die' film

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:18:00 -0800

A.J. Bowen, known for his horror-movie performances in such pics as "Creepshow 3" and "The House of the Devil," is starring with mumblecore actors Amy Seimetz and Joe Swanberg in "A Horrible Way to Die."

Summer b.o. to profit from sequels, reboots

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:45:00 -0800

High-energy sequels and reboots point to another record summer.

Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess eye 'One Day'

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:10:00 -0800

Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess are in early negotiations to star in "One Day," an adaptation of a David Nicholls novel that Lone Scherfig is directing.

First 3D ad set to hit theaters

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:12:00 -0800

With more studios producing 3D films, theaters are gearing up to attract moviegoers and lure advertisers with a new way to promote brands.

Amanda Seyfried tapped for ShoWest nod

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:51:00 -0800

Amanda Seyfried, star of Summit Entertainment's upcoming "Letters to Juliet," will be honored at ShoWest as breakthrough female star of the year.

'Alice' to repeat atop weekend boxoffice

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:55:00 -0800

VIDEO: Disney's 3D fantasy "Alice in Wonderland" is sure to repeat atop the domestic boxoffice this weekend despite four wide releases hitting theaters Friday.

3D's future focus of Gabelli conference

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:36:00 -0800

The future of 3D and digital theaters, as well as release windows, were in focus here Thursday at the second annual Gabelli & Co. Digital Cinema & Movie Conference.

Reynolds, Bateman team for 'Change Up'

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:02:00 -0800

Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman are teaming up for "Change Up," a Universal comedy being directed by David Dobkin.

Starz extends licensing deal through 2015

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:16:00 -0800

Starz is extending its licensing agreement with Walt Disney Studios through 2015, giving the network access to titles from Marvel, Touchstone, Disney-Pixar and other divisions of the company.

Jason Segel, Ed Helms going 'Home'

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:00:00 -0800

EXCLUSIVE: Jason Segel and Ed Helms are starring in "Jeff Who Lives at Home," a stoner comedy from Mark and Jay Duplass.

Warner Bros. to make Da Vinci action pic

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:59:00 -0800

Warner Bros. is turning Leonardo into an action-adventure hero. No, not DiCaprio, but Da Vinci.

D-cinema group secures $660 million

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:56:00 -0800

Digital Cinema Implementation Partners said Wednesday that its $660 million loan syndication had closed. Led by JPMorgan Chase, the funding will be used to finance the rollout of d-cinema systems for 14,000 movie screens operated by the nation's three largest theater circuits: Regal, AMC and Cinemark.