The 28th annual Genie Awards were handed out Monday in Toronto and Sarah Polley‘s directorial debut, “Away From Her“, took home most of the top awards. Here’s a list of the major winners: Best picture: “Away From Her.” Actor: Gordon Pinsent, “Away From Her.” Actress: Julie Christie, “Away From Her.” Supporting actor: Armin Mueller-Stahl, “Eastern…
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The Rutles are Reuniting
The Rutles What: 30th Anniversary screening of the 1978 Rutles film “All You Need Is Cash” When: Monday March 17th 2008 – 7:30pm Where: Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre – 6712 Hollywood Boulevard – Hollywood, CA Who: The Rutles: Eric Idle, Neil Innes, Ricky Fataar, John Halsey Hosts: The Mods & Rockers Festival at The American Cinematheque…
The Awards Show Bump
Congratulations to Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova and John Carney (the director of Once) on winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song and having the number one selling album on amazon.com. As Drake said, let’s hope it translates into some Billboard action too. Though as a host he was so-so again, Jon Stewart gets high…
Glen and Mar to Perform at Oscars, Swell Season Tour (RCMH Show)
“Falling Slowly” from Once This is surely one reason to stay home and watch the show. Variety has the rundown on all of this year’s Oscar musical performances below. Performers of the nominated songs will include Amy Adams (“Happy Working Song”), Kristin Chenoweth and Marlon Saunders (“That’s How You Know”) and Jon McLaughlin (“So Close”)….
RIP HD DVD
After being abandoned by Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Netflix, and four of the six major movie studios, Toshiba officially announced today that it will no longer develop, manufacture and market HD DVD players and recorders as of the end of March 2008. [Engagdet] Read the full press release here.
Martin Scorsese Set to Make Bob Marley Biopic
Fresh from the world premiere of his Rolling Stones concert film “Shine a Light” at the Berlin International Film Festival on Thursday, Martin Scorsese is preparing to tackle another musical project. The Oscar-winning director has signed on to shoot a documentary about influential reggae musician-songwriter Bob Marley. The feature doesn’t have a title yet, but…