http://news.softpedia.com Softpedia News - Movies Softpedia News en-us 2001 - 2013 Softpedia. All rights reserved. Tue, 21 May 2013 21:33:42 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 21:33:42 GMT News http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 10 http://news.softpedia.com/base_img/softpedia_logo.gif http://news.softpedia.com http://news.softpedia.com/news/Shots-Fired-at-Cannes-During-Christoph-Waltz-Interview-Video-354380.shtml Actors Christoph Waltz and Daniel Auteuil, members of the jury of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, had to be rushed away from a set by security after two gunshots were heard somewhere in the audience.

Video of the incident is below and, while you can’t really make out the gunshots, it’s clear from peop... (read more)]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 08:05:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Shots-Fired-at-Cannes-During-Christoph-Waltz-Interview-Video-354380.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Shots-Fired-at-Cannes-During-Christoph-Waltz-Interview-Video-354380.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Brad-Pitt-Covers-Vanity-Fair-Mag-Calls-World-War-Z-a-Nightmare-350112.shtml Brad Pitt’s next movie, “World War Z,” is perhaps also the biggest risk he’s taken so far in his career. Produced by his Plan B, the post-apocalyptic flick spent almost 2 years in production hell, which is emphasized by the latest Vanity Fair piece as well.

Though Pitt is on the cover (see the i... (read more)]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 20:11:02 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Brad-Pitt-Covers-Vanity-Fair-Mag-Calls-World-War-Z-a-Nightmare-350112.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Brad-Pitt-Covers-Vanity-Fair-Mag-Calls-World-War-Z-a-Nightmare-350112.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Henry-Cavill-Is-Superfly-for-GQ-UK-349664.shtml Henry Cavill got the chance of a lifetime when he auditioned for the role of Superman in “Man of Steel” and he was picked for the part. Come this summer, he’ll be flying into theaters with what is being dubbed one of the most anticipated films of the year – but don’t think he’s feeling the pressure.

Cavill, who... (read more)]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:20:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Henry-Cavill-Is-Superfly-for-GQ-UK-349664.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Henry-Cavill-Is-Superfly-for-GQ-UK-349664.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Robert-Downey-Jr-Hints-at-the-End-of-Iron-Man-in-GQ-Interview-346063.shtml Every Robert Downey Jr. interview is a great interview, because he has the ability to call the spade a spade without coming across as arrogant or annoying. His chat with GQ for the latest edition of the magazine is truly a pleasure to read.

Among other things, Robert hints at a possible end of the “Iron Man”... (read more)]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:29:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Robert-Downey-Jr-Hints-at-the-End-of-Iron-Man-in-GQ-Interview-346063.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Robert-Downey-Jr-Hints-at-the-End-of-Iron-Man-in-GQ-Interview-346063.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/MTV-Movie-Awards-2013-The-Winners-345292.shtml Since March until April 13, fans had the best chance to have their say on their favorite or favorites in film. The winners were honored at last night’s MTV Movie Awards 2013.

As any respectable movie buff must already know, the MTV Movie Awards is like a counterpart for the Oscars. Whereas the latter rarely mirrors public taste, the former i... (read more)]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:50:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/MTV-Movie-Awards-2013-The-Winners-345292.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/MTV-Movie-Awards-2013-The-Winners-345292.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/I-Wasn-t-a-Fan-of-Star-Trek-Chris-Pine-Tells-Esquire-UK-343296.shtml The highly anticipated “Star Trek Into Darkness” is out this May and, following the release of countless stills, posters, and videos from the film, it’s time for its stars to do their part. This is precisely what Chris Pine does in his brand new interview with Esquire UK.

Speaking with the magazine, the acto... (read more)]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 12:15:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/I-Wasn-t-a-Fan-of-Star-Trek-Chris-Pine-Tells-Esquire-UK-343296.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/I-Wasn-t-a-Fan-of-Star-Trek-Chris-Pine-Tells-Esquire-UK-343296.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Roger-Ebert-Esteemed-Film-Critic-Dies-at-70-343108.shtml Roger Ebert, the most well-known film critic who, just the other day, celebrated 46 years of work in the industry, has died after a very long battle with cancer. He was 70. The sad news is confirmed by his wife, partner and good friend Chaz Ebert in a statement on his Chicago Sun-Times blog.

Ebert, who was just as known for his insightfu... (read more)]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 05:55:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Roger-Ebert-Esteemed-Film-Critic-Dies-at-70-343108.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Roger-Ebert-Esteemed-Film-Critic-Dies-at-70-343108.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Emma-Watson-Sizzles-on-GQ-Cover-as-Bling-Ring-Character-342496.shtml Fans of Hermione will get to see Emma Watson attempt to ditch that wholesome image in Sofia Coppola’s upcoming film “The Bling Ring.” The cover of the latest issue of GQ offers an indication as to just how different a role she’s undertaken in it.

Check out the image attached to this article to see the ... (read more)]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 08:37:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Emma-Watson-Sizzles-on-GQ-Cover-as-Bling-Ring-Character-342496.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Emma-Watson-Sizzles-on-GQ-Cover-as-Bling-Ring-Character-342496.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Critics-Slam-Kim-Kardashian-s-Wooden-Performance-in-Tyler-Perry-s-Temptation-341735.shtml Kim Kardashian is making her big acting debut in Tyler Perry’s “Temptation,” where she plays a marriage counselor. The role might be minor but, right now, all that most critics seem to be talking about is how awful she is in it.

Though in promotional interviews Kim stressed that she on... (read more)]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 06:04:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Critics-Slam-Kim-Kardashian-s-Wooden-Performance-in-Tyler-Perry-s-Temptation-341735.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Critics-Slam-Kim-Kardashian-s-Wooden-Performance-in-Tyler-Perry-s-Temptation-341735.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/MTV-Movie-Awards-2013-The-Nominees-Are-Out-334943.shtml The awards season is officially over now that the Oscars are over, but not for the fans. The critics have had their say so now’s the time for fans to have theirs as well. Enter the MTV Movie Awards 2013.

MTV has released the full list of nominees, with voting already possible, through Saturday, April 13.

The awards show... (read more)]]> Wed, 6 Mar 2013 14:08:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/MTV-Movie-Awards-2013-The-Nominees-Are-Out-334943.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/MTV-Movie-Awards-2013-The-Nominees-Are-Out-334943.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Chris-Nolan-Will-Produce-Justice-League-Christian-Bale-Returns-as-Batman-334077.shtml “The Dark Knight Rises” was supposed to be Chris Nolan and Christian Bale’s final Batman adventure but, according to a new report, fans should expect to see the two working together on the project again – on “Justice League” no less.

Word online has it that Nolan has agreed... (read more)]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 10:09:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Chris-Nolan-Will-Produce-Justice-League-Christian-Bale-Returns-as-Batman-334077.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Chris-Nolan-Will-Produce-Justice-League-Christian-Bale-Returns-as-Batman-334077.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jennifer-Lawrence-Michael-Fassbender-Want-More-Screentime-in-X-Men-2-334012.shtml Production on Bryan Singer’s highly anticipated “X-Men: Days of Future Past” hasn’t even started but three of the stars cast in it are already thinking of a way to get the director to change his mind about giving their characters more screentime.

The unconfirmed report comes from the lates... (read more)]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 08:32:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jennifer-Lawrence-Michael-Fassbender-Want-More-Screentime-in-X-Men-2-334012.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jennifer-Lawrence-Michael-Fassbender-Want-More-Screentime-in-X-Men-2-334012.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Megan-Fox-Practically-Begged-for-Her-Role-on-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-333329.shtml Almost a week ago, confirmation came that Michael Bay had offered Megan Fox a role on his latest film, the much talked about “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” even though he was the one who fired her from “Transformers” after she shot her mouth off to the press.

Radar Online has now lea... (read more)]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:55:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Megan-Fox-Practically-Begged-for-Her-Role-on-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-333329.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Megan-Fox-Practically-Begged-for-Her-Role-on-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-333329.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Razzies-2013-Twilight-Wins-Worst-Picture-332059.shtml The Oscars 2013 have just ended but, while the elite of the film industry is out celebrating and congratulating the winners, there’s another ceremony that took place this weekend – and of which its “winners” are not likely to want to talk about in public: the Razzies 2013.

Also known as the Raspberry Awards, the Razz... (read more)]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:29:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Razzies-2013-Twilight-Wins-Worst-Picture-332059.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Razzies-2013-Twilight-Wins-Worst-Picture-332059.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Oscars-2013-The-Winners-332056.shtml The biggest, most anticipated and most important event of the year for the film industry has just ended, only a short while ago: the 2013 Academy Awards. Hosted by Seth MacFarlane, the Oscarcast was, as usual, glitzy, fabulous, emotional and... long.

The big winners of the night were, without a doubt, “Argo” and Ang Lee, awarded with an Oscar in... (read more)]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:54:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Oscars-2013-The-Winners-332056.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Oscars-2013-The-Winners-332056.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Megan-Fox-Is-Done-with-Acting-Quits-325380.shtml Megan Fox is done with acting and she breaks the news to her fans in her new interview with Marie Claire magazine. The actress, who has been keeping a very low profile as of late, says acting is not her “job any more.”

Though there was a point when not a day went by without a Megan Fox story, things have changed considerably since she... (read more)]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:49:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Megan-Fox-Is-Done-with-Acting-Quits-325380.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Megan-Fox-Is-Done-with-Acting-Quits-325380.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/SAG-Awards-2013-The-Winners-324450.shtml The awards season is in full swing as we speak, with the Screen Actors Guild Awards taking place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles last night. The ceremony was broadcast live and held little surprises as to the winners.

In other words, in film, we had “Lincoln,” “Les Miserables” and “Argo” scoop up the biggest a... (read more)]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:41:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/SAG-Awards-2013-The-Winners-324450.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/SAG-Awards-2013-The-Winners-324450.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Shia-LaBeouf-Sent-Co-Star-Acid-Trip-Footage-Before-New-Film-Video-323610.shtml Shia LaBeouf is so scared of not getting the part right that he’s willing to put health considerations aside for a while just so he can understand a character. Below is a video of the actor admitting to dropping acid for “The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman.”

The film premiered at the Sundance... (read more)]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:13:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Shia-LaBeouf-Sent-Co-Star-Acid-Trip-Footage-Before-New-Film-Video-323610.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Shia-LaBeouf-Sent-Co-Star-Acid-Trip-Footage-Before-New-Film-Video-323610.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Justin-Bieber-s-Mom-Patti-Mallette-Is-Producing-Anti-Abortion-Film-Crescendo-322821.shtml Justin Bieber’s mother, Patti Mallette, isn’t just the woman who braved drug and alcohol addiction, overcame physical abuse, raised her children well, turned one into a superstar and wrote a book about it. She’s also going into film, producing an anti-abortion project called “Crescendo.”read more)]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:46:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Justin-Bieber-s-Mom-Patti-Mallette-Is-Producing-Anti-Abortion-Film-Crescendo-322821.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Justin-Bieber-s-Mom-Patti-Mallette-Is-Producing-Anti-Abortion-Film-Crescendo-322821.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Golden-Globes-2013-Jodie-Foster-Did-Not-Retire-from-Acting-321102.shtml Without a doubt, Jodie Foster’s acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille award for lifetime achievement, was the weirdest and most beautiful moment at the Golden Globes 2013, held on Sunday night in Los Angeles and broadcast by NBC.

You can see it below, embedded at the end of this article, just in case you missed ... (read more)]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 07:59:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Golden-Globes-2013-Jodie-Foster-Did-Not-Retire-from-Acting-321102.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Golden-Globes-2013-Jodie-Foster-Did-Not-Retire-from-Acting-321102.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Golden-Globes-2013-The-Winners-320730.shtml This year’s hosts of the Golden Globes, the awards gala believed to be the most accurate indicator of who stands better chances of winning an Academy Award, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, promised a night to remember. It was all that – and so much more.

The gala wrapped up shortly ago and, as they say, the people at home watching weren’t... (read more)]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:28:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Golden-Globes-2013-The-Winners-320730.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Golden-Globes-2013-The-Winners-320730.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Oscars-2013-Lincoln-Leads-Nominations-with-12-320134.shtml Just minutes ago, in a live broadcast, Emma Stone and Oscars 2013 host Seth MacFarlane, announced the nominees for the 2013 edition of the awards show. As promised, we’re back with highlights.

“Lincoln” is officially the biggest favorite in the industry’s most coveted awards show, leading the pack with no less t... (read more)]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:13:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Oscars-2013-Lincoln-Leads-Nominations-with-12-320134.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Oscars-2013-Lincoln-Leads-Nominations-with-12-320134.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/J-J-Abrams-Explains-His-Love-for-Secrecy-It-s-All-for-the-Viewer-318938.shtml Right now, J.J. Abrams is probably the most secretive – and famous for it – director in Hollywood. He always seems to go to great lengths to keep his yet unreleased projects shrouded in mystery but, in a new interview, he stresses that this has nothing to do with selfish reasons: it’s all for the viewer.
... (read more)]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 10:27:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/J-J-Abrams-Explains-His-Love-for-Secrecy-It-s-All-for-the-Viewer-318938.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/J-J-Abrams-Explains-His-Love-for-Secrecy-It-s-All-for-the-Viewer-318938.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Natalie-Portman-Is-Forbes-Best-Actor-for-the-Buck-in-2012-317739.shtml Forbes has long named Kristen Stewart the highest paid actress in Hollywood for the year but, as it turns out, when it comes to best value for money, she is second to Natalie Portman. The magazine has released its annual “Best Actor for the Buck” list.

Natalie Portman is sitting prettily at number one, returning $... (read more)]]> Tue, 1 Jan 2013 03:11:02 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Natalie-Portman-Is-Forbes-Best-Actor-for-the-Buck-in-2012-317739.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Natalie-Portman-Is-Forbes-Best-Actor-for-the-Buck-in-2012-317739.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Best-Movies-of-2012-317740.shtml Now that we’re counting down the hours until the New Year, let’s take a few minutes to look back on 2012 and give a big round of applause for some of the best, most awesome and highest grossing movies it offered us.

Just like in 2011, we’re going to try to present you with our suggestions of the Best Movies of the Year without ranking them in ... (read more)]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:31:02 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Best-Movies-of-2012-317740.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Best-Movies-of-2012-317740.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Most-Anticipated-Movies-of-2013-317584.shtml Just like when you’re trying to sum up an entire year in a Best or Worst list with 10 or 15 (or even more) entries, it’s equally hard to be definite about which are the most hyped movies of the year to come. However, since 2012 is nearly at an end, we must strive to do just that.

2012 has been a solid year as far as film releases go: it p... (read more)]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2012 04:41:02 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Most-Anticipated-Movies-of-2013-317584.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Most-Anticipated-Movies-of-2013-317584.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/J-J-Abrams-Grants-Dying-Fan-s-Wish-Will-Screen-Star-Trek-Into-Darkness-for-Him-317760.shtml One Star Trek fan, Dan, is dying of cancer. He is just 41 years old and has already fought a long battle with leukemia before being diagnosed with a rare vascular tumor. His last wish is to see the 9-minute prologue to “Star Trek Into Darkness,” J.J. Abrams’ upcoming film.

Luckily for hi... (read more)]]> Sat, 29 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/J-J-Abrams-Grants-Dying-Fan-s-Wish-Will-Screen-Star-Trek-Into-Darkness-for-Him-317760.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/J-J-Abrams-Grants-Dying-Fan-s-Wish-Will-Screen-Star-Trek-Into-Darkness-for-Him-317760.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katie-Holmes-Broadway-Play-Closes-Early-Because-of-Poor-Ticket-Sales-317638.shtml Katie Holmes’ new Broadway play, “Dead Accounts,” which opened in late November to rather poor reviews, will close earlier than expected because of underwhelming ticket sales. The final show is on January 6, Broadway World confirms.

“Just announced is word that Dead Accounts, led by Norber... (read more)]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:59:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katie-Holmes-Broadway-Play-Closes-Early-Because-of-Poor-Ticket-Sales-317638.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katie-Holmes-Broadway-Play-Closes-Early-Because-of-Poor-Ticket-Sales-317638.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Peter-Parker-s-Death-in-Amazing-Spider-Man-No-700-Sends-Fans-into-a-Frenzy-317106.shtml Killing off a major character / beloved superhero in the comics is nothing new but, as it happens, it never ceases to shock and upset fans. Marvel has decided to kill off Peter Parker / Spider-Man in Amazing Spider-Man No. 700, it has emerged.

The minute confirmation of this got out online, angry fans took ... (read more)]]> Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:06:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Peter-Parker-s-Death-in-Amazing-Spider-Man-No-700-Sends-Fans-into-a-Frenzy-317106.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Peter-Parker-s-Death-in-Amazing-Spider-Man-No-700-Sends-Fans-into-a-Frenzy-317106.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Top-2012-Movies-with-Most-Mistakes-Recorded-316888.shtml To err is human but one would expect movies to have fewer mistakes, especially if they spend what feels like an eternity in production. Ideally speaking, our favorite movies would also be flawless but, you know it, we don’t live in an ideal world.

Far from taking anything from the overall value of a film, movie mistakes are fun to lo... (read more)]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:01:00 GMT Softpedia News - Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Top-2012-Movies-with-Most-Mistakes-Recorded-316888.shtml Movies http://news.softpedia.com/news/Top-2012-Movies-with-Most-Mistakes-Recorded-316888.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan)