STARGATE UNIVERSE – Robert Carlyle to star leading role in the latest adventure in the Stargate franchise
Award-winning Scottish actor Robert Carlyle (Trainspotting, The Full Monty) has been cast in the leading role of Dr. David Rush on SCI FI’s highly anticipated new original series, Stargate Universe, the latest adventure in the Stargate franchise produced by MGM television. Production will begin in Vancouver in February ’09 with an eye toward a summer 2009 premiere. Additional casting is currently underway.
Fellini’s Book of Dreams to Come to Life in Beverly Hills
Making its United States premiere, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ new exhibition “Fellini’s Book of Dreams” will delve into legendary writer-director Federico Fellini’s writings and drawings of his dreams and fantasies on Saturday, January 24, in the Academy’s Grand Lobby Gallery in Beverly Hills. Admission is free.
Four Scientific and Technical Achievements to Be Honored with Academy Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced four winners of Scientific and Technical Awards, which will be presented at the Beverly Wilshire on Saturday, February 7, 2009.
Gee Nicholl, Supporter of Academy Screenwriting Program
Gladys E. (Gee) Nicholl, a long-time benefactor of media-related activities and the widow of television writer-producer Don Nicholl, died on January 6 in Santa Barbara after a short illness. She is best known for her support of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Don and Gee Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting Program.
THE DARK KNIGHT Returns to the Big Screen on January 23rd in IMAX and Theatres
Warner Bros. Pictures is bringing THE DARK KNIGHT back for a return engagement in IMAX and theatres on January 23, 2009, giving audiences one more chance to see the film on the big screen. The film will re-open nationwide, it was announced by Dan Fellman, Warner Bros. Pictures President of Domestic Distribution.
QUANTUM OF SOLACE On Blu-ray Disc and DVD Worldwide March 2009
The high-octane action of the world’s most famous secret agent continues when QUANTUM OF SOLACE explodes onto Blu-ray Disc and DVD this March from MGM and Fox Home Entertainment.
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE Best Motion Picture – Golden Globe Awards 2009
The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards Winners:
Best Motion Picture – Drama: Slumdog Millionaire
More than 50 Start set as Presenters at the Golden Globe Awards including Sandra Bullock
More than 50 Hollywood stars have been set as presenters at “The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards” to be telecast live on NBC Sunday, January 11 (8 – 11 p.m. EST) at The Beverly Hilton.
QUANTUM OF SOLACE surpasses CASINO ROYALE – Top Bond Film of All Time at North American Box Office with $ 167.1 Million Gross
QUANTUM OF SOLACE, the 22nd James Bond adventure, has taken in over $ 167.1 million to become the most successful Bond film of all time in North America, surpassing the $167 million grossed domestically by Casino Royale, it was announced today by Jeff Blake, chairman of Sony Pictures Worldwide Marketing and Distribution. The film is still playing in 891 theaters in the United States.