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.









