L.A. Times - Movie News

'Avatar' star Zoe Saldana says the movie will match the hype: 'This is big'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:52:39 -0800

"All of the technology in this pioneering film is used in a story about the human heart."

Pusan West shines light on Korean cinema

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Contemporary filmmakers such as 'Thirst's' Park Chan-wook stop at the inaugural film festival at Chapman University to talk about the new wave of South Korean film.

Contemporary filmmakers such as 'Thirst's' Park Chan-wook stop at the inaugural film festival at Chapman University to talk about the new wave of South Korean film.

'The Blind Side's' John Lee Hancock escapes from movie jail

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:24:46 -0800

Why hasn't the talented director made a movie since his second feature, "The Alamo," arrived way back in 2004?

'New Moon' gross is rising

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Summit Entertainment underestimated the film's worldwide ticket sales by $16.1 million. The latest opening-weekend total is $274.9 million, but overseas box office figures are still trickling in.

Summit Entertainment underestimated the film's worldwide ticket sales by $16.1 million. The latest opening-weekend total is $274.9 million, but overseas box office figures are still trickling in.

Expect huge box office opening for 'The Princess and the Frog'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:02:49 -0800

The initial release will include an "experience": games, actresses dressed as Disney princesses, props, and other activities.

'New Moon's' $140.7 million gives it the second-biggest weekend ever

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:22:34 -0800

The supernatural film earned the third-biggest domestic debut of all time, while"The Blind Side" and "Precious" are also strong performers.

William Kunstler's daughters make a case for him

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

In a new film, Emily and Sarah Kunstler reflect on the controversial attorney's trials, including the Chicago Seven, and his legacy.

In a new film, Emily and Sarah Kunstler reflect on the controversial attorney's trials, including the Chicago Seven, and his legacy.

Disney Studios drama might alter the industry

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Chairman Rich Ross has begun restructuring operations and set in motion a plan that could pit the film unit against business partners.

Chairman Rich Ross has begun restructuring operations and set in motion a plan that could pit the film unit against business partners.

10 closest Oscar races in the past 20 years

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:45:03 -0800

How Gandalf lost an Oscar and other tight races.

Cormac McCarthy's rugged road to respectability

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The writer had been dismissed as an eccentric with 'horrible' style and a hacky, regional view. Now, the much-anticipated film 'The Road,' based on his Pulitzer-winning novel, opens Wednesday.

The writer had been dismissed as an eccentric with 'horrible' style and a hacky, regional view. Now, the much-anticipated film 'The Road,' based on his Pulitzer-winning novel, opens Wednesday.