By Steve PondTheWrap “12 Years a Slave” was the top nominee at the 18th annual Satellite Awards, the International Press Academy announced on Monday morning. Steve McQueen’s harrowing drama won 10 nominations, two more than Alfonso Cuaron’s “Gravity” and David O. Russell’s “American Hustle,” to lead a field in which nearly every possible awards contender […]
Annie Awards nominate ‘Frozen,’ ‘Croods,’ ‘Despicable Me 2’ and more
By Steve PondTheWrap “Frozen,” “The Croods,” “Monsters University,” “The Wind Rises,” “Despicable Me 2” and “Ernest and Celestine” are among the films nominated for the top feature award at the 41st annual Annie Awards, the International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced on Monday. Covering 30 categories of feature film, short-form and television work, as well […]
Paul Walker film ‘Hours’ will be released as scheduled
By Brent LangTheWrap Paul Walker’s next film “Hours” will be released this month as scheduled, a spokesman for Lionsgate confirmed to TheWrap. The “Fast and the Furious” star was killed in a car accident last weekend at the age of 40, and his sudden death has put the upcoming seventh film in the car racing […]
‘Hunger Games: Catching Fire,’ ‘Frozen’ smashing Thanksgiving box-office records
By Todd CunninghamTheWrap Black Friday shoppers swarmed the multiplexes as well as the malls, putting this year’s Thanksgiving weekend box office on its way to being the biggest ever. “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” and “Frozen” have the holiday on a record-breaking pace, after huge Fridays. Bing: Find reviews for ‘Catching Fire’ Lionsgate’s Jennifer Lawrence sequel […]
Rowan Atkinson plays surprise comedy show in London
WENN British actor Rowan Atkinson stunned fans by performing a surprise comedy show in London this week. The “Mr. Bean” star hit the stage to perform in front of only 30 people at the city’s Drink Shop Do venue on Thursday. Bing: More about Rowan Atkinson One audience member tells Britain’s The Sun newspaper, “The […]
Paul Walker, ‘Fast & Furious’ star, dies in crash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Walker, the star of the “Fast and Furious” movie series, died Saturday in a car crash that killed one other person north of Los Angeles, his publicist said. He was 40. Walker died Saturday afternoon, Ame Van Iden told The Associated Press. A statement on the actor’s Facebook page said […]
Brad boosts economy
Brad boosts economy 7:00am Tuesday 26th November 2013 in News Brad Pitt The production team behind Brad Pitt’s latest movie claims it has it invested £1m into the local economy during its filming schedule – for instance buying food from local shops. The team had been shooting scenes for the Second World War Blockbuster Fury […]
‘Catching Fire’ sets Thanksgiving Day box-office record
By Brent LangTheWrap Americans dug into a little gladiatorial combat along with the turkey and cranberry sauce on Thursday, propelling “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” to $14.9 million at the domestic box office. That impressive haul beat previous record holder “Toy Story 2? to set a new record for Thanksgiving grosses. Bing: ‘SNL’ Hunger Games […]
Martin Scorsese agrees to make ‘Wall Street’ cuts to secure R rating
Thank heavens for the Ratings Board…I couldn’t have handled it unless it was watered down. Saved from myself!
‘Plebgate’ pair set for showdown
Plebgate costs setback for Mitchell 12:25am Wednesday 27th November 2013 in National News © Press Association 2013 Andrew Mitchell quit his role as Tory chief whip after the infamous plebgate row Andrew Mitchell has suffered a major setback in his Plebgate legal battle after judges upheld a ruling that he will not be able to […]