‘Angels at War’: A Documentary of Courage Filmmaker Documents Young Kids Fighting Drug-War With Peace, Not Guns Drug Cartels and corrupt police overwhelm a nation, but a group of young children dressed as angels fight to save their community. ‘Angels at War’ is a documentary in production that is both uplifting and inspirational. It brings the viewer… Continue reading News: Currently Filming, ANGELS AT WAR
Author: Mark Saldana
News: BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD Returns to Theaters
FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES RE-RELEASES BEST PICTURE NOMINEE “BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD” FOR SPECIAL RETURN ENGAGEMENT Film to be Re-released in Select Cities January 18 Nominated for 4 Major Academy Awards Los Angeles, CA January 16, 2013 – Fox Searchlight Pictures Presidents Stephen Gilula and Nancy Utley announced today that the company will re-release director Benh… Continue reading News: BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD Returns to Theaters
News/Local Events: The 13th Annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards
WHO: Austin Film Society’s Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards WHAT: 2013 Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards Honoree Announcement WHERE: Austin Studios, Stage 7 (1901 East 51 Street) WHEN: Awards Event Scheduled for March 7, 2013 at 6 PM TICKETS: Gala tables: $5,000 – $25,000; Gala tickets: $500/$1,000 each; After-Party tickets (included with Gala): $30 each/two for $50; For tables,… Continue reading News/Local Events: The 13th Annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards
News/Local Events: SXSW Film 2013
THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE TO OPEN SXSW FILM 2013 Early Fest Highlights Include Swanberg, Korine & McConaughey Austin, Texas – January 15, 2013 – The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival is thrilled to announce the world premiere of the comedy The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, from Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema,… Continue reading News/Local Events: SXSW Film 2013
News: GOLDEN GLOBES RECAP
By Mark Saldana The 70th annual Golden Globe awards seemed to go fairly smoothly last night with a few awkward moments here and there, but otherwise smoothly with the only major surprises coming from the underdog wins by Ben Affleck for Best Director and his film Argo for Best Picture Drama. Amy Poehler and Tina… Continue reading News: GOLDEN GLOBES RECAP
News: GOLDEN GLOBES PREVIEW
By Mark Saldana The 70th Golden Globe Awards which celebrates excellence in film and television will take place on Sunday, January 13 at 7:00 pm (CT) and will air on NBC. Hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler take over the hosting duties from Ricky Gervais who hosted the event for the past three years. As… Continue reading News: GOLDEN GLOBES PREVIEW
Trailer: THE LAST EXORCISM PART II
Ashley Bell is back reprising her role as Nell Sweetzer in CBS Films’ THE LAST EXORCISM PART II! Check out the trailer & image download below from the upcoming suspense/horror opening in theaters March 1st, 2013!
Local Events: SAFE HAVEN: A FATHOM EVENT
Relativity Media has partnered with Fathom Events to do an Exclusive Fan Experience on behalf of SAFE HAVEN. It’s not necessarily a screening of the film but rather a sneak peak of exclusive clips and behind the scenes footage of the film. There will also be a satellite Q&A with Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, director… Continue reading Local Events: SAFE HAVEN: A FATHOM EVENT
Review: ZERO DARK THIRTY
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Two great thrillers about historical C.I.A. operations were released recently to much deserved acclaim. On one side of the coin is Ben Affleck’s Argo, an exciting, but more sensationalized movie account of the Canadian Caper which aided the U.S. embassy members trapped in Iran in 1979.… Continue reading Review: ZERO DARK THIRTY
Review: GANGSTER SQUAD
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Gangster movies have come a long way since Paul Muni portrayed the title character in Howard Hawks’ Scarface and James Cagney chewed scenery aplenty in The Public Enemy and White Heat. In fact, those classic crime stories play out somewhat cartoonishly after Frances Ford Coppola and… Continue reading Review: GANGSTER SQUAD