Noah: Russell Crowe Hoped to Meet Pope

Russell Crowe, the star of the upcmoning biblical epic Noah, had hoped to meet Pope Francis at the Pontiff’s weekly gathering in St. Peter’s Square. But Paramount is denying a report that the Vatican canceled a planned meeting.

Nymphmaniac: Volume I and II

Lars von Trier’s Nymphomaniac is distributed in two parts (Volume I and II) and in two versions: a 4 hour “international” version, and a 5.5 hour “director’s cut.”

Noah: Banned in Middle East

Inspired by the Biblical story of Noah’s Ark, Darren Aronofsky’s Noah has come under fire in the Middle East for contradicting Islamic law by portraying a prophet.

Oscar Impact: 12 Years a Slave, Best Picture back to Theaters

After the Oscar picture win for “12 Years a Slave,” exhibitors wish to book the film in theaters even though it hits homevid shelves Tuesday, two days after Oscar telecast.  Thus, the Fox Searchlight-distributed film had secured more than 1,000 locations, up from 411 last weekend. Released theatrically on October 18, 2013, after world-premiering at […]

Oscar Show 2014: Good Ratings–Anyone for Pizza?

The Oscar Show last night benefited from the social media era, with the telecast hitting a 10-year high in overall viewership.