'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides:' What the Critics Say
Lindsay Powers
Most credit Johnny Depp for saving “the latest edition of Disney's waterlogged franchise.”
Most credit Johnny Depp for saving “the latest edition of Disney's waterlogged franchise.”
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Cinepool, M-appeal Enjoy Marche du Film Sales (Cannes 2011)
Scott Roxborough
German sales agents Cinepool and m-appeal return from this year's Marche du Film with stacks of deal memos with multiple titles.
German sales agents Cinepool and m-appeal return from this year's Marche du Film with stacks of deal memos with multiple titles.
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THR Reviews 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,' 'Midnight in Paris' More
Paula Zulian
Wondering which film to go see this weekend? Check out what THR's critics say about the movies opening Friday.
Wondering which film to go see this weekend? Check out what THR's critics say about the movies opening Friday.
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Starz Picks Up German Kids Animation Movies 'Princess Lillifee,' 'Moonbeam Bear' (Cannes 2011)
Scott Roxborough
Spanish channel Disney Junior also picked up "Moonbeam Bear" from sales agent Beta Film.
Spanish channel Disney Junior also picked up "Moonbeam Bear" from sales agent Beta Film.
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'Shall We Dance' Helmer Boards 'Hector and the Search for Happiness'
Scott Roxborough
Peter Chelsom replaces German director Katja von Garnier on project, an adaptation of a Francois Lelord novel.
Peter Chelsom replaces German director Katja von Garnier on project, an adaptation of a Francois Lelord novel.
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Disney India, UTV Join Up for Film Production
Nyay Bhushan
The Walt Disney Company India and UTV Motion Pictures announced a creative alliance to co-produce a slate of Disney branded films “aimed at family audiences” according to a joint statement Friday. Disney and UTV will share creative responsibilities for these films while UTV will manage production, marketing and distribution.
The Walt Disney Company India and UTV Motion Pictures announced a creative alliance to co-produce a slate of Disney branded films “aimed at family audiences” according to a joint statement Friday. Disney and UTV will share creative responsibilities for these films while UTV will manage production, marketing and distribution.
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China Lion to Release Chinese Communist Party Epic in North America, Australia, New Zealand
Jonathan Landreth
This June, China Lion Film Distribution will release the drama celebrating Chinese communism once known as "The Founding Of A Party" but renamed "Beginning of the Great Revival" for overseas English-language markets including North America, Australia and New Zealand, the start-up partnered with US theater chain AMC told The Hollywood Reporter on Friday.
This June, China Lion Film Distribution will release the drama celebrating Chinese communism once known as "The Founding Of A Party" but renamed "Beginning of the Great Revival" for overseas English-language markets including North America, Australia and New Zealand, the start-up partnered with US theater chain AMC told The Hollywood Reporter on Friday.
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'The Hunger Games' Casts Portia, Octavia
Kimberly Nordyke
Latarsha Rose and Brooke Bundy join the movie starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth.
Latarsha Rose and Brooke Bundy join the movie starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth.
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Dish Wooing New Customers by Giving Away Subscriptions to Blockbuster
Paul Bond
Incoming CEO Joe Clayton says acquisitions and other initiatives are in store as it steps up competition with Netflix.
Incoming CEO Joe Clayton says acquisitions and other initiatives are in store as it steps up competition with Netflix.
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Cooper Jackson Promoted to Senior VP Business Affairs at Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
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Fox Taps Ira Rubenstein to Oversee Digital Marketing
THR staff
The former Marvel executive has been named executive vice president of digital marketing.
The former Marvel executive has been named executive vice president of digital marketing.
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MGM, Screen Gems Team for 'Carrie' Remake
Borys Kit
"Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark" playwright Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has been tapped to pen the script.
"Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark" playwright Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has been tapped to pen the script.
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Stephen Fry Joins 'The Hobbit'
Pip Bulbeck
The British actor and comedian will play the Master of Laketown in Peter Jackson’s upcoming prequel.
The British actor and comedian will play the Master of Laketown in Peter Jackson’s upcoming prequel.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger's 'Governator,' 'Cry Macho,' 'Terminator' on Hold as He Halts Acting Career
Tim Appelo
The news comes amid the unfolding scandal surrounding the child he fathered while married to now-estranged wife Maria Shriver.
The news comes amid the unfolding scandal surrounding the child he fathered while married to now-estranged wife Maria Shriver.
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Box Office Preview: 'Pirates' Domestic Opening Likely Won't Match Previous Installment
Pamela McClintock
The Johnny Depp tentpole is projected to gross between $90 and $100 million in its domestic bow.
The Johnny Depp tentpole is projected to gross between $90 and $100 million in its domestic bow.
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'Hangover Part II' Red Carpet Premiere Live Stream
David Simpson
Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and the rest of the cast for "The Hangover Part II" arrive at the movie's premiere.
Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and the rest of the cast for "The Hangover Part II" arrive at the movie's premiere.
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Michael Bay Reveals How 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' Was Shot in 3D
Carolyn Giardina
The director, along with James Cameron, discuss 3D technology at an event co-hosted by Paramount and THR.
The director, along with James Cameron, discuss 3D technology at an event co-hosted by Paramount and THR.
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Michael Bay, James Cameron Talk 3D, Preview Impressive 'Transformers' Footage
Borys Kit
Paramount unveiled 20 minutes of footage from its upcoming summer tentpole at a special event co-hosted by THR.
Paramount unveiled 20 minutes of footage from its upcoming summer tentpole at a special event co-hosted by THR.
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