Midwest gears up for tourism related to ‘Public Enemies’ film opening this summerMILWAUKEE — John Dillinger: America’s most notorious criminal or Robin Hood of the Great Depression? Chinese movie about Japanese atrocities reports $10M opening weekHONG KONG — A new movie backed by the Chinese government about Japanese atrocities during the World War II-era “Nanking Massacre” earned a strong $10 million in its opening week, its director said Monday. Indian actor known as ‘Megastar’ draws huge crowds as he shakes up the electionVIJAYAWADA, India — Chiranjeevi waved to the screaming boys standing in the tree branches and saluted the throngs of men dancing atop the bus roof. German Film Prize goes to ‘John Rabe,’ set amid 1930s slaughter in ChinaBERLIN — A movie about a German businessman’s efforts to protect Chinese civilians against Japanese forces in the 1930s has won the best film award at the annual German Film Prize ceremony. Mary-Kate Olsen excited to be a Tribeca Film Festival juror, talks of love for New York CityNEW YORK — Mary-Kate Olsen is taking her duties as a juror at the Tribeca Film Festival as seriously as an A-student getting ready for the first day of school. Movie review: ‘Fighting’ has ferocity but little punch as Channing Tatum bare-knuckles itThe first rule of “Fight Club,” if you recall, was that you don’t talk about “Fight Club.” The first rule of “Fighting,” it seems, is that you talk only to fill the gaps between all the fighting. ‘30 Days of Night’ director David Slade to helm 3rd ‘Twilight’ filmLOS ANGELES — The “Twilight” movie franchise is getting its third director. New Orleans film producer gets 5 years in prison, fine in La. tax credit bribery schemeNEW ORLEANS — A movie producer has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to bribe a former Louisiana film commissioner for tax breaks. Animals, aliens, fantasy and fun: Summer’s family films from ‘Up’ to ‘They Came From Upstairs’LOS ANGELES — Animated animals and pint-sized aliens. Museum relics that come to life at night. Magic rocks that make wishes come true. A bouquet of balloons big enough to lift a house into the sky. Film critic Roger Ebert, wife donate $1 million to Univ. of Illinois to establish film schoolCHAMPAIGN, Ill. — University of Illinois film students should start exercising their thumbs. Obituaries in the newsBen Ali WASHINGTON (AP) — Ben Ali, the founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl diner, a landmark in Washington’s black business and entertainment district and a frequent stop for politicians and celebrities, has died. He was 82. Movie Review: ‘Tyson’ a knockout documentary about the fierce and fragile fighterLOS ANGELES — He wants your heart, he wants to eat your children. At the Movies: capsule reviews of ‘The Soloist’ and other films this weekCapsule reviews of films opening this week: Schwarzenegger says he might be back in new ‘Terminator’ film, but without new footageSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Arnold Schwarzenegger might be back as the Terminator after all, despite his day job as California governor. Summer lovin’: Male perspective rules many of this summer’s Hollywood romance moviesLOS ANGELES — During the summer, romantic movies — comedic or otherwise — have usually been just “he said, she said” counterprogramming to all the robots and superheroes blasting the box office. This season, what “he” said is getting more screen time. Tribeca Film Festival bows amid turbulent times felt off screen and depicted on screenNEW YORK — The eighth annual Tribeca Film Festival bows amid a turbulent time for movies, which is evident at this year’s festival both on screen and off. Summer Laughin’: ‘Bruno,’ ‘Funny People’ highlight season’s anticipated comediesNEW YORK — As much as tentpole action films dominate the summer, comedies, too, are a staple of the season. Movie Review: ‘The Soloist’ hits notes that are meant to inspire but clang insteadLOS ANGELES — Inspiring, relevant and real, the story of Nathaniel Ayers — a schizophrenic but wildly talented Juilliard-trained cellist living on the streets of downtown L.A. — captivated Los Angeles Times readers in 2005. Amazon customers to be able to rent HD movies, purchase TV shows for home viewingSEATTLE — Online retailer Amazon.com Inc. said Tuesday it is adding high-definition video to its on-demand service, offering consumers the ability to rent movies and purchase television episodes shown in HD. In climactic moment, ‘Public Enemies’ author rushes to gangster John Dillinger’s sideMILWAUKEE — When federal agents gun down John Dillinger in front of a theater, the man who runs up to the body is a reporter, his figure barely visible from high above. ‘American Idol’ documentary about Christian contestants to air on Gospel Music ChannelLOS ANGELES — The Gospel Music Channel will shine the spotlight on “American Idol.” A list of winners at the 28th Hong Kong Film AwardsHONG KONG — A list of winners in the top categories at the 28th Hong Kong Film Awards announced Sunday at the Hong Kong Cultural Center: Biopic of Bruce Lee’s master wins best picture at Hong Kong Film AwardsHONG KONG — A biopic of Bruce Lee’s kung fu master won best picture at the 28th Hong Kong Film Awards, but a documentary-like film about a working-class neighborhood dominated the other top prizes. A list of nominees for the 28th Hong Kong Film AwardsNominees for the 28th Hong Kong Film Awards HONG KONG — Nominees in major categories for the 28th Hong Kong Film Awards. The winners will be announced Sunday. John Woo, Bruce Lee kung fu master biopic vie for Hong Kong Film AwardsJohn Woo, Bruce Lee master biopic up for HK awards HONG KONG — John Woo’s Chinese historical epic, a biopic of Bruce Lee’s kung fu master and a documentary-like look at a working-class neighborhood are the top contenders at the Hong Kong Film Awards on Sunday. |
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