After very successful TV series and documentary ventures, Netflix is getting serious about original feature films. That $60 million buy of Brad Pitt’s new military satire should tell you that. But it’s not just the giant acquisitions that show Netflix’s…
Netflix’s First Original Films Get Release Dates
Up until now, Netflix has created original TV series and documentaries. On October 16th, something pretty significant is happening – Netflix is becoming an official destination for original feature films. The company has just announced the premiere dates of its…
Steve Jobs Trailer: Here’s Your First Real Look at the Long-Awaited Movie
In May, Universal dropped a teaser for its upcoming film Steve Jobs, the Aaron sorkin-penned biopic of the late Apple co-founder. Today, we get the first official trailer: Here’s the official line, from Universal: Set backstage at three iconic product…
‘Snowden’ Trailer Shows “One Nation, Under Surveillance”
The first official teaser for Oliver Stone’s Edward Snowden movie just hit the web. The film, simply titled Snowden, stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as the former NSA contractor and whistleblower. The film is based on two different books, to which Stone…
Here’s What’s About To Hit Netflix (Including 11 Seasons Of NCIS If You’re Into That)
As you know, content comes and goes on Netflix. Each week, we’re bringing you a list of titles that you’ll be able to stream in the U.S. in the coming days. As always, dates are subject to change. Apparently NCIS…
Boulevard: Robin Williams’ Last Movie Gets an Official Trailer
Robin Williams provided a voice for the comedy Absolutely Anything, which is yet to be released. But in terms of on-screen roles, the late actor’s last movie is Boulevard, in which he plays a man coming the terms with his…
Jenna Jameson in New Film With Jerry Maguire Kid
Jenna Jameson may not know what a human head weighs, but Jonathan Lipnicki does. You may remember Lipnicki as the adorable kid in Jerry Maguire who reminded folks that “a human head weighs eight pounds” at multiple points in the…
Grand Theft Auto Maker Trying to Kill BBC Movie About the Game’s Tumultuous Inception
When the BBC announced that it was developing a feature-length film based on the making of the popular gaming franchise Grand Theft Auto, most assumed that it was at least OK’ed by the game’s creators – if not blessed by.…
Here’s Michael Fassbender As Steve Jobs in the First Official Trailer for ‘Steve Jobs’
Steve Jobs, the highly-anticipated biopic of the late Apple co-founder, finally started filming in January after it spent a while on a casting and directing carousel. Now, Universal Pictures has just dropped the first official teaser for the film. Here’s…
Tangerine, a Sundance Hit Shot with an iPhone 5s, Gets a Trailer
The red-band trailer has dropped for one of Sundance’s most talked-about features. It’s called Tangerine, and it’s about two transgender women in Hollywood. It was also shot with an iPhone 5s. Of course, it wasn’t just an iPhone. The iPhone…
Amazon Is Going to Make Movies for Theatrical Release and Quick Debut on Prime
Earlier this month, Amazon picked up its first-ever major award win, taking home a Golden Globe award for its original series Transparent. Is Amazon now shooting for Oscars? The company has announced plans to produce at least a dozen original…
The Interview Has Made $31M Online, Still Won’t Break Even
If the metric of success for Sony regarding The Interview is recouping its money (which at this point it’s probably not), then the film will likely fall short. But by any other metric, the Seth Rogen/James Franco film has been…
‘The Interview’ Nabs $15M Online in First Weekend
Sony’s decision to release the now-controversial film The Interview online seems to have paid off – at least financially. According to the company, the film has already generated over $15 million in sales, having been downloaded or rented over two…
Here’s a Tribute to Some Great Directors Made Entirely with Stock Footage
I’m not sure what this says, if anything, about modern directing and/or the quality of stock imagery – but I like it. Shutterstock, giant purveyor of stock photography, video footage, and music, has decided to use some of its assets…
AMC Theatres Now Offering Movie-a-Day Subscription Plan
In a move to get people out of their houses and watching movies at the theater as much as they’re watching them from their couches, AMC Theatres is partnering with MoviePass to bring a subscription model to the theatergoer. AMC…
Terminator Genisys: Reboot Trailer Online
Paramount Pictures released the trailer for Terminator Genisys Thursday, and the clip has already garnered over eight million views on YouTube. The film is the first of a planned remake/prequel/sequel/reboot trilogy, and Genisys is set to be released on July…
Anna Kendrick Sings ‘Into the Woods’ Song
Actress and singer Anna Kendrick will appear in the upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway musical Into the Woods, and Disney released the audio of one of the songs she will perform. The track is called “On the Steps of…
Alicia Vikander Dating Co-star Michael Fassbender
Swedish actress Alicia Vikander is reportedly dating her The Light Between Oceans co-star Michael Fassbender. The two had filmed parts of The Light Between Oceans in Australia. Fassbender, 37, was photographed with the 26-year-old actress at Bondi Beach in Sydney.…
Natalie Portman Rumored for ‘Major Role’ in New Steve Jobs Film
At this point, it feels like the long-promised Steve Jobs biopic based on Walter Isaacson’s bestselling biography may never actually happen. After months in limbo, enduring a revolving door of attached talent, Sony finally dropped the film earlier this month.…
Steve Jobs Movie Finds New Life at Universal
The Steve Jobs movie has life, as Universal Pictures has decided to pick up the recently-abandoned project. Last week, Sony Pictures abruptly ditched the high-profile film. It appeared that the company had become a bit frustrated with the project, which…