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"Pet Sematary" Terrifying Fans And Critics
The world premiere of Pet Sematary, an adaptation of the creepy novel from horror master Stephen King has been met with praise, after it was screened at the SXSW film festival.
Horror Hotel Script Submission Deadline Is March 8
Luke Perry Hospitalized With Stroke, Condition Unknown
Will Smith Not Returning To "Suicide Squad"
"Green Book" Worst Best Picture Winner Since "Crash"?
Empire Cast Furious With Jussie Smollett Back On Set
Jussie Smollett Faked Attack? Faces Jail Time For False Report
Harrison Ford On Climate Change
Alfonso Cuaron won for "Roma" In The Feature Film Category
Michael Jackson Had 9 yr Old Child Bride
Michael Jackson exchanged rings with a nine-year-old child "bride" in a creepy mock wedding ceremony at the Neverland Ranch, explosive court docs claim.
Michael Jackson Documentary Has Police Anxious At Sundance
The world premiere of a controversial Michael Jackson documentary this week at the Sundance Film Festival has organizers and local police preparing for turmoil from fans of the deceased Thriller singer.
Oscar Nominations 2019
Tracee Ellis Ross and Kumail Nanjiani revealed nominations this morning. 24 categories for the year’s best in movies. The (so far host-free) Oscars this year are Sunday, February 24 live on ABC from the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland.
Nickeloden Writing Program Deadline Is January 31, 2019
The Nickelodeon Writing Program offers emerging television writers from around the world a paid opportunity to develop their craft and launch their careers.
While in the Program, writers hone their skills, build a professional network and gain real-world experience in writers’ rooms for their critically acclaimed live-action and animated shows. The General Track is a 12-month commitment.
Powerhouse Documentaries To Dominate Sundance
The mountainside festival which kicks off Thursday in Park City, Utah, has become known for launching nonfiction films to box office successes and awards, and this year is shaping up to be no different. The slate boasts a wide array of films about fallen titans, from Harvey Weinstein to Theranos’ Elizabeth Holmes, music legends Miles Davis and David Crosby, two of Michael Jackson’s sexual abuse accusers, the Cambridge Analytica/Facebook scandal, Apollo 11, Mike Wallace, Toni Morrison and Dr. Ruth.
Netflix's Largest Price Hike Ever
STX's First No.1 Opener: "Upside"
Showtime Hit With 750 Million Lawsuit
Panic, Still No Host For Oscars
Women Directors See Numbers Shrink
Family Friendly Feature Screenplay Contest
Families are the most influential moviegoing audience, yet there’s a surprising lack of high-quality films that appeal to the WHOLE family. This contest avoids the genre-bias of some other contests by seeking exclusively screenplays that are life-affirming stories of faith, courage, hope and love. Whether you have a family drama, comedy, animation, or action-adventure film – they have producers and executives who are hungry for high-quality projects to package and produce. Deadline December 30th.
Oregon Short Film Festival Call For Short Screenplays Deadline Is December 31st
Accepting short screenplays of all genres that are 30 pages or less. Comedy, Dark Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction, Horror and anything else that is well written with good character development is eligible.
"Holmes & Watson" — the latest team-up from Step Brothers duo John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell — has earned a rare (albeit, likely unwelcome) feat.
The 15th Great Movie Idea Contest Extended Deadline Is December 31
The 15th Great Movie Idea Contest is searching for original feature film concepts. Unique stories that a global, diverse audience can connect with.
A mix of bad reviews, unmet expectations and boxoffice bombs. "The Happy Time Murders" is one of them.
Best Unproduced Screenplays Of 2018
"Mortal Engines" Biggest Bomb Of 2018
Peter Jackson-produced blockbuster has a budget of at least $100 million and a domestic opening of just $7.5 million
Phoenix Film Festival Short Screenplay Search Deadline Is December 17
Locke died November 3, but her death has just been reported. Radar Online first reported the news, saying she died of complications from breast and bone cancer.
"Holmes & Watson — the latest team-up from Step Brothers duo John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell — has earned a rare (albeit, likely unwelcome) feat.
"The Mule" The Best Eastwood In 25 yrs
"A Star Is Born" Tops SAG Nominations
"Roma" Best Picture Say L.A. Critics
Who Will Host The Oscars, "The Most Thankless Job" In Town?
Kevin Hart Steps Down From Oscars Over Homophobic Remarks
Golden Globe Nominations Announced
Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
Alfonso Cuaron (“Roma”)
Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara (“The Favourite”)
Barry Jenkins (“If Beale Street Could Talk”)
Adam McKay (“Vice”)
Peter Farrelly, Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie (“Green Book”)
Sean Penn Filming Khashoggi Documentary
List that nobody wants to be on: actors in the worst-reviewed movies of the past 20 years.
"Crazy Rich Asians" Bombs In China
George H.W. Bush, 41st President Of The USA, Dead @ 94
Ken Berry, "Mama's Family", "Mayberry R.F.D.", Dead @ 85
Hollywood's Top 20 Deal Makers 2018
Sundance 2019 Will Be Heavy On Politics
Feminist Director Making Porn Hot Again
Film Critic Fired For "Last Tango In Paris" Rape Scene Joke Right After Death Of Bertolucci
Bernardo Bertolucci, Director Of "Last Tango In Paris", Dead @ 77
Barbara Streisand Had Her Favorite Dog Cloned.
William Goldman, Oscar Winning Screenwriter, Dead @ 87
Netflix Battle Over Underage Frontal Nudity
Table Read My Screenplay Contest-- Deadline Nov 28
Roy Clark, Legendary Country Singer And "Hee Haw" Star, Dead @ 85
Regardless of the movie's message, High Noon continues to endure because of its elemental storytelling and straight-forward depiction of noble heroism in the face of impossible odds. Can a new version succeed?
“Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch"is looking to top the weekend box office-- 67 million
Insulted War Hero Appears On SNL For Pete Davidson Apology
SNL's Pete Davidson Mocks GOP War Hero
Alec Baldwin Arrested After Parking Spot Fight
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Actor Severs Arm Just To Get Role
An actor who has appeared on the television shows Better Call Saul and Longmire admitted to a local news outlet Monday that he severed his arm and lied about how it happened by posing as a war veteran.
Hollywood Submarine Flick Banned In Russia?
Released in the US last week, "Hunter Killer" is a thriller starring Gerard Butler as an American submarine captain who tries to prevent World War III after the Russian president is taken hostage by his rogue defence minister.
Montgomery Clift The Untold Story
How A Zombie Movie Made 1000 Times It's Budget
Micro-budget zombie comedy film One Cut of the Dead (Camera o Tomeruna) is enjoying a run that directors of independent cinema can usually only dream of. Made in eight days for about $27,000 with a cast of aspiring actors that director Shinichiro Ueda found in workshops.
Adam Scott To Join Ensemble Cast In "The Twilight Zone"
"Green Book" To Be Honored At Hollywood Film Awards
"Beautiful Boy" Years In The Making Finally Hits Theaters
Enter Stage Write Submission Deadline Is November 19
Pitch Now Screenplay Contest Deadline Is November 30
"Halloween" Expected To Kill At The Boxoffice This Weekend
"The Conners" Works Without Roseanne
Netflix Unveils "Westside" An Unscripted Music Show
New HBO Series "Camping" Has a Zero Rating
"A Star Is Born" 4th Remake Is Oscar Frontrunner
Screenwriter Audrey Wells Dead @58
Amazon And Netflix Are Taking Over Hollywood
Church Pedophilia Film Breaks Boxoffice
New North Carolina Film Festival
Film Fest 919 in Chapel Hill will run through Oct. 7 at Silverspot Cinema
Netflix To Let Viewers Choose The Endings Of Movies
The latest entry in the horror franchise could have biggest opening weekend.
Script Pipeline 2018 First Look Project Deadline Is October 5
Breaking Walls The Ultimate Thriller Screenplay Contest Extended Deadline Is October 20th
13horror.com Film & Screenplay Competition Deadline is October 31
The Kairos Prize for Spiritually Uplifting Screenplays Late Deadline is November 1
"Overlord": A men-on-a-mission WWII picture that morphs into a monster-movie bloodbath.
Disney Scaling Back Production Of Star War Movies
Oceanstorm Films actively seeks screenplays for option or development.
World Films Is Seeking Scripts
Cinequest Screenplay Contest Late Deadline October 12
New Love Films is seeking screenplay submissions.
The Collective NY is seeking submissions of screenplays of all lengths.
Tall Castle is looking for both feature-length and short film scripts.
Meridian Artists seeks screenplay submissions from screenwriters seeking representation.
"Grumpy Old Men" being remade starring Eddie Murphy
"White Boy Rick" leaves you feeling dirty.
Director Shoots Real Moment Of Death
Hollywood Running Out Of Ideas
Taika Waititi encourages new filmakers from outside the industry to look beyond the expected
Norm Macdonald canceled from "Tonight Show" over insensitive remarks about Louis C.K.
Search For New Superman Harder Than New Batman?
"Halloween" Best Film Since Original Say Critics
Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition Deadline Is September 27
"The Nun" en route to $50 million Opening
Actor Geoffrey Owens Hired By Tyler Perry After Being Job Shamed Bagging Groceries.
Monami Entertainment Submission Release Form
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