Quiz: Uncover the X-Files Nov 2, 2009
How much do you know about Mulder, Scully and the shows mysteries. Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) are back together for a new adventure in "The X-Files: I Want To Believe.". (MSNBC -- Movies)
'This Is It' Tops Charts With $101M Worldwide Nov 2, 2009
Universal Pictures and Focus Features are owned by NBC Universal, a unit of General Electric Co.; Sony Pictures, Sony Screen Gems and Sony Pictures Classics are units of Sony Corp.; Paramount and Paramount Vantage are divisions of Viacom Inc.; Disney's parent is The Walt Disney Co.; Miramax is a division of The Walt Disney Co.; 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight Pictures and Fox Atomic are owned by News Corp.; Warner Bros. and New Line are units of Time Warner Inc.; MGM is owned by a consortium... (Click2Houston, TX)
Quiz: How much do you know about Wolverine? Nov 1, 2009
Quiz: How much do you know about Wolverine. - MOVIE QUIZZES- msnbc. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Passion 'beats Rings DVD record' Nov 1, 2009
Film studio 20th Century Fox launched a massive marketing campaign for the DVD among US religious communities. Animated films top the sales - Finding Nemo sold eight million in one day. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Sherlock Holmes World War II Movies Oct 31, 2009
In 1939 Rathbone and Bruce had appeared in the 20th Century Fox Holmes movies, The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. A popular radio series featuring the two men as the detective and his loyal companion soon followed. (Suite101.com)
Suit Claims That Redbox Charges Late Fees Despite Promise Not to Oct 31, 2009
Redbox has filed suits against Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Warner Home Video and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, alleging that the studios have established an illegal monopoly over the DVD market and are violating 1 of the Sherman Act, the federal antitrust law. The studios have disputed those claims in court. (Law.com)
'Wizard of Oz' trivia Oct 31, 2009
-- MGM studio chief Louis B. Mayer didn't want Judy Garland to play Dorothy, but couldn't work out a deal with 20th Century Fox to get his original choice, Shirley Temple. -- Gale Sondergaard was offered the role of the Wicked Witch of the West, but passed because she didn't want to play an ugly character. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
James Cameron's 'Avatar' Film to Feature Vocals From Singer Lisbeth Scott Oct 30, 2009
Avatar is an upcoming 3-D science fiction epic film directed by Titanic's James Cameron, and due to be released on December 18th, 2009 by 20th Century Fox. It is expected that Avatar's stereoscopic 3D and sound techniques will revolutionize the technology used in modern-day filmography. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Antropov misses third straight practice Oct 29, 2009
Ha-haw (TM, 20th Century Fox, The Simpsons, Nelson. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Where to get spooked this weekend Oct 29, 2009
In addition to collecting Halloween treats, kids can pick up coloring sheets from Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, available on Blu-ray Disc and DVD Oct. 27 from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, as well as Halloween bags and My Little Pony Twinkle Wish Adventure stickers. Loading commenting interface. (Hudson Sun, MA)
On Tuesday, October 27th, Downtown Santa Monica and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Attempt to Set Guinness World Record for the Tallest Ice Sculpture Ever Constructed Oct 27, 2009
Kavita Smith 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Office - (310) 369-8435 Cell - (562) 201-9240 Conor Sellters Bender/Helper Impact Office - (310) 473-4147 Cell: (310) 270-7279 Erika Maya Downtown Santa Monica/Ballantines PR Tel: 310-454-3080 Cell: 310-850-0309. Buzz up. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lou Jacobi, veteran character actor; at 95 Oct 26, 2009
(20th Century Fox via Associated Press). Associated Press / October 26, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Mall to offer Halloween fun Oct 26, 2009
In addition to collecting Halloween treats, kids can pick up coloring sheets from Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, available on Blu-ray Disc and DVD Oct. 27 from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, as well as Halloween bags and My Little Pony Twinkle Wish Adventure stickers. Pumpkin Decorating will be held on Saturday, October 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the JC Penney Court. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Film office must contend with trimmed tax credit Oct 26, 2009
Currently, 20th Century Fox is making a movie called "Unstoppable" with Denzel Washington in northcentral Pennsylvania, Ms. Saul said. Two others are being shot in southwestern Pennsylvania: "Love and Other Drugs," starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway, and "The Next Three Days," with Russell Crowe. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Passion 'beats Rings DVD record' Oct 26, 2009
Film studio 20th Century Fox launched a massive marketing campaign for the DVD among US religious communities. Animated films top the sales - Finding Nemo sold eight million in one day. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
New 'Avatar' Trailer Reveals More Plot, CG Effects Oct 25, 2009
A scene from James Cameron's "Avatar" ( 20th Century Fox ). It's one of the most anticipated films of the year, a movie that is supposed to change the way we look at movies, and the first proper James Cameron flick since he became "King of the World" with "Titanic." Now, a new trailer for. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Slanguage Dictionary Oct 23, 2009
major -- one of the eight major film studios (Disney, MGM, Paramount, Sony, 20th Century Fox, Dreamworks, Universal, Warner Brothers). megaplex -- a movie theater with more than 16 screens; "Cineplex Odeon's Universal City megaplex has 18 screens." (See also: multiplex). (Variety)
Interactive: Optimus Prime's Transformation Oct 22, 2009
"Hairspray" director Adam Shankman and former 20th Century Fox studio boss Bill Mechanic have been named producers of the Academy Awards, saying they hope to inject more fun and restore TV ratings glory to Hollywood's biggest party. The face of Hollywood's movie industry in Washington is leaving the post next year, prompting a casting call for one of this city's most coveted lobbying jobs. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
COMEDY CENTRAL(R) and Twentieth Television Reach Agreement for Syndication Basic Cable Rights to FX Comedy Series 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' Beginning in Summer 2010 Oct 21, 2009
The diverse schedule includes a growing roster of critically acclaimed and award-winning original series; an established film library with box-office hits from 20th Century Fox and other studios; and an impressive roster of acquired hit series. For more information about FX, visit our web site at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Shankman, Mechanic to produce the Oscars Oct 21, 2009
LOS ANGELES - Hairspray director Adam Shankman and former 20th Century Fox studio boss Bill Mechanic have been named producers of the Academy Awards, saying they hope to inject more fun and restore TV ratings glory to Hollywoods biggest party ... Mechanic will be reporting to one of his former employees, academy President Tom Sherak, who was an executive under Mechanic at 20th Century Fox ... During Mechanics years at 20th Century Fox, the studios releases and co-productions... (MSNBC -- News)
ZillionTV Replaces CEO Oct 21, 2009
-based company's investors include Walt Disney Co., 20th Century Fox Television, NBC Universal, Sony and Warner Bros. Before serving as Dotcast's CFO, Lawrence was executive vice president of Chambers Communications, a broadcasting company based in Eugene, Ore. (Multichannel News)
With new friends, Barbie gets real Oct 20, 2009
"When I got the job, within 72 hours, I was on a cliff in my underwear kissing Hugh Jackman in New Zealand. I had no time to prepare," Collins says during an interview at the 20th Century Fox lot. The Texas native was already nervous about being cast in the biggest movie of her career -- where she is the only major female character in the movie. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Deadpool Movie Update Oct 20, 2009
She also confirmed that Deadpool will in the movie, as Reynolds himself had previously suggested, although she wasn't too sure how much 20th Century Fox was going to let them get away with. "It's going to be a dark, snarky, very funny movie. It's the hardest story to tell, I think. There's no clear cut villain -- though you do have great baddies from the comic-books like Black Tom, Slayback, Blind Al and the Weasel," she promised, adding, "We're right in the thick of talking to writers right... (IGN FilmForce)
Wolverine 2 Update Oct 20, 2009
In an interview with , Shuler Donner confirmed that the sequel will take place in Japan, a storyline that she said had been intended to be used for until the 20th Century Fox brass decided to make it an origin story instead. Screenwriter will base his script on the classic Chris Claremont Miller storyline from the comics that chronicled Logan's spell in Japan and his relationship with , whose father was a Yakuza boss. (IGN FilmForce)
Comcast brings Chernin in on NBCU bid Oct 20, 2009
Chernin still has a relationship with News Corp. through his production company, Chernin Entertainment, which has a first-look deal with 20th Century Fox ... Chernin still has a relationship with News Corp. through his production company, Chernin Entertainment, which has a first-look deal with 20th Century Fox. (New York Post -- Business)
DC woman to be sentenced for killing 4 daughters Oct 16, 2009
5 stars (20th Century Fox, '09) $29. 98. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Disney hitches to laff pitch Oct 15, 2009
It's Bisch's second big deal of the year, after he got high six-figures for "Avon Man," a 20th Century Fox pic that has Hugh Jackman attached. Several months ago, Paramount Pictures spent seven figures upfront on the Shane Salerno pitch "License to Steal," with Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci producing. (Variety)
Microsoft and FOX One to Collaborate on Exclusive Windows 7 Brand Sponsorship of 'Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show' (Working Title) Oct 14, 2009
Windows 7 to enhance viewing experience of original variety show special airing Sunday, Nov. 8, on FOX; broader multiplatform marketing initiative also encompasses 20th Century Fox Television, Fox Licensing and Merchandising, FOX Sports, FX, FOX.com, FOX Sports on MSN, and Hulu assets ... "We're thrilled to be joining forces with Windows 7 on such an exciting, highly collaborative marketing campaign featuring the very unique talents of Seth MacFarlane as he overhauls the old Hollywood tradition... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fox prexy Young becomes producer Oct 14, 2009
Alex Young, 20th Century Fox co-president with Emma Watts since 2007, will transition to a Fox production deal that will give him a producing role on four of the studios 2010 releases. Though Fox would not comment, sources said that Young has negotiated to join the roster of producers on: the Tony Scott-directed Unstoppable, which stars Denzel Washington and Chris Pine and will be released November 12, 2010; and the Joe Carnahan-directed The A-Team, which stars Liam Neeson and... (Variety)
Nothing 'Wimpy' about local author's success Oct 13, 2009
and, by the way, the one who is now an executive producer on a 20th Century Fox project transforming his "Wimpy Kid" stories into a live action movie that incorporates some animation. The Daily News caught up with Kinney on Friday as he was preparing for today's release of the fourth book in his series: "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days.". (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Chernin turns to Bible for first project Oct 12, 2009
20th Century Fox has made a preemptive acquisition of a pitch to tell the story of Moses in "300" style. The tale will start with his near death as an infant to his adoption into the Egyptian royal family, his defiance of the Pharoah and deliverance of the Hebrews from enslavement. (Variety)
X-Men Helmer Returning? Oct 12, 2009
October 11, 2009 - It looks like filmmaker and 20th Century Fox have patched things up. The director and the studio had a very public falling out when Singer opted to make rather than , with Fox reportedly booting Singer off their lot despite the fact that he also exec produces their TV series. (IGN FilmForce)
Wall Street's Trials Continue Oct 12, 2009
The 78-year-old Pincus "played a role in changing federal regulations on investing" and made scores of successful bets over the years, investing in companies such as 20th Century Fox, Humana, Mattel and Mellon Bank. Meanwhile, 61-year-old Bruce Wasserstein, chairman and CEO of Lazard, was. (Slate)
On-Demand Window Is Wide Shut Oct 11, 2009
Aubrey Freeborn, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment senior vice president of marketing and product management for worldwide PPV and VOD, said she has been encouraged by the performance of day-and-date VOD content. At the end of the day, were trying to give consumers opportunities to consume our products on all platforms, she said. (Multichannel News)
Shoots from hell Oct 11, 2009
Cleopatra' (Joseph Mankiewicz, 1963) The historical epic starring Elizabeth Taylor, Rex Harrison and Richard Burton nearly bankrupted 20th Century Fox. Shooting dragged on for years, with production being halted several times due to Taylor's illnesses. (CNN -- International)
ZillionTV Cuts Staff Oct 10, 2009
-based company -- backed by Walt Disney Co., 20th Century Fox Television, NBC Universal, Sony and Warner Bros. -- had previously reported having about 100 employees. (Multichannel News)
Fall Film Releases 2009 Oct 9, 2009
Carroll County Times: Westminster, Maryland. Friday, October 09, 2009. (Carroll County Times, MD)
U.N.: Can halt violence against women Oct 8, 2009
Latest news, Latest News Headlines, news articles, news video, news photos - UPI.com (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Brody leads Robert Rodriguez's 'Predators' for Fox Oct 7, 2009
In a surprise development, Adrien Brody has been set by 20th Century Fox to play the heroic mercenary who battles alien hunters in Predators, a reboot of the Predator franchise that is being creatively spearheaded by Robert Rodriguez. Brody will star with Alice Braga, Danny Trejo, Walt Goggins, Oleg Taktarov, Mahershalalhashbaz Ali, and Louiz Ozawa. (Variety)
QUIET ON THE SET: In Bridgewater, no one would have guessed Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz were in town Oct 7, 2009
It s an airplane in the middle of the field, that s really about it, said Hyunsoon Moon, assistant location manager for 20th Century Fox Films. Anything further than that, I really can t comment in detail. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
BLITZ Delivers First Augmented Reality Marketing Solution for FOX Oct 6, 2009
In conjunction with FOX and 20th Century Fox Television, the stars the main character of the series, Echo, played by and resides on the desktop, giving instant access to full episodes, cast interviews, behind the scenes footage and photos. The BLITZ team set out to create an which tied the intrigue of the TV series to online content, real world promotions and now viewers desktops. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Spore: The Movie Oct 5, 2009
20th Century Fox are set to turn the game into an animated creature feature, with co-director signed up to helm. Fox will be hoping Spore will emulate the studio's other animation franchise Ice Age, with series having earned nearly $2bn to date. (IGN FilmForce)
Polanski's political thriller Oct 3, 2009
Sandy Lieberson, a former production president at 20th Century Fox, has known Polanski for 40 years. The Hollywood veteran, now the chairman of Film London, is thoughtful, considered and an unlikely messenger for conspiracy theory or elitist apology. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Polanski: the final cut Oct 3, 2009
If she wants it to go away, to get on with her life and for charges to be left, then that is her right, that should be respected," he told The Age. Of course, France's renowned anti-American spirit may well have contributed to the furore in the northern hemisphere but it does not fully explain the enormous outcry from literally hundreds of other European artists, intellectuals and film luminaries. At the Zurich Film Festival, cinemagoers wore "Free Polanski" signs. The essence of Polanski's... (The Age, Australia)
Just skate right past slow-moving 'Whip It' Oct 2, 2009
By Darren Michaels, 20th Century Fox ... Whip It* * (out of four)Stars: Ellen Page, Alia Shawkat, Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig, Juliette Lewis Director: Drew Barrymore Distributor: 20th Century FoxRating: PG-13 for sexual content including crude dialogue, language and drug materialRunning time: 1 hour, 51 minutes Opens Friday nationwide. (USA Today -- Life)
First look: 'Date Night' rekindles love -- and laughs -- in marriage Oct 1, 2009
By Mark Seliger, 20th Century Fox. A (disastrous) night out on the town: Tina Fey and Steve Carell star as married couple Claire and Phil Foster, who are shaken when their good friends decide to divorce. (USA Today -- Life)
A 'comfortable' Ellen Page rolls back into stardom with 'Whip It' Sep 30, 2009
Drew Barrymore, left, Ellen Page and Kristen Wiig, in green faux Girl Scout uniforms, are members of the Hurl Scouts roller derby team in Whip It. A 'comfortable' Ellen Page rolls back into stardom with 'Whip It. (USA Today -- Life)
Hollywood action to roll in Bridgewater cornfield Sep 25, 2009
Officials with 20th Century Fox have released few details about the movie, an action comedy scheduled for release next summer and known, mysteriously, as the Untitled Wichita Project. According to the Hollywood Reporter, its plot follows a lonely woman whose seemingly harmless blind date turns her life upside down when a superspy takes her on a violent worldwide journey. (Boston Globe)
All About Steve Sep 24, 2009
Latest Updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Synopsis: Mary Horowitz is a cruciverbalist -- a crossword puzzle constructor. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
`Chance of Meatballs' tops weekend box-office Sep 23, 2009
8 million for 20th Century Fox ... Universal Pictures and Focus Features are owned by NBC Universal, a unit of General Electric Co.; Sony Pictures, Sony Screen Gems and Sony Pictures Classics are units of Sony Corp.; Paramount and Paramount Vantage are divisions of Viacom Inc.; Disney's parent is The Walt Disney Co.; Miramax is a division of The Walt Disney Co.; 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight Pictures and Fox Atomic are owned by News Corp.; Warner Bros. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
China appeals U.S. win in WTO trade dispute Sep 23, 2009
Disney, Paramount, Universal and 20th Century Fox. The panel made no finding that implies it is illegal for Beijing to review foreign goods for objectionable content. (MSNBC -- Business)
Baron Cohen to appear in Simpsons Sep 23, 2009
Comic actor Sacha Baron Cohen is to make a guest appearance in animated comedy The Simpsons, a spokeswoman for makers 20th Century Fox has confirmed. Executive producer Al Jean told US website Entertainment Weekly he would voice a "pretty angry but funny" Israeli tour guide. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Media moguls with pollies on the menu Sep 22, 2009
" Kevin, being the proper fellow he is, had at least invited Rupert to dinner at the Australian consul-general's place in New York. Neutral ground, with the balance slightly in the Prime Minister's favour. Wasn't the way in the old days. Once upon a time, all the big media moguls had very fine houses in the best part of Canberra's Red Hill, hardly a kilometre from Parliament House. The princes of print and the queens of the screen, as Paul Keating called them (risking a good thrashing from Kerry... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
'Chance of Meatballs' bowls over 'Informant!' Sep 22, 2009
8 million for 20th Century Fox. "Jennifer's Body" is viewed most significantly as a test of its star, Megan Fox, to headline a movie. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Skies clear for no. 1 film 'Chance of Meatballs' Sep 22, 2009
" Warner Bros., $10,464,314, 2,505 locations, $4,177 average, $10,464,314, one week. 3. "Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself," Lionsgate, $9,877,436, 2,255 locations, $4,380 average, $37,749,545, two weeks. 4. "Love Happens," Universal, $8,057,010, 1,898 locations, $4,245 average, $8,057,010, one week. 5. "Jennifer's Body," Fox, $6,868,397, 2,702 locations, $2,542 average, $6,868,397, one week. 6. "9," Focus, $5,563,134, 2,060 locations, $2,701 average, $22,918,077, two weeks. 7.... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
'Meatballs' tops weekend Sep 22, 2009
" came in second with $10.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. That was slightly better than expected for the Warner Bros. comedy, which stars Matt Damon as a bipolar whistle blower. Last week's box-office topper, Tyler Perry's "I Can Do Bad All By Myself," saw a 57 percent drop for Lionsgate. It still earned $10 million, good enough for third place. That brought its cumulative total to $37.9 million. Jennifer Aniston's "Love Happens" (Universal) came in fourth with $8.5 million,... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Passion 'beats Rings DVD record' Sep 21, 2009
Film studio 20th Century Fox launched a massive marketing campaign for the DVD among US religious communities. Animated films top the sales - Finding Nemo sold eight million in one day. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
The Great Slack Attack Sep 21, 2009
According to the , Heirs to the comic book artist Jack Kirby, a creator of characters and stories behind Marvel mainstays like X-Men and Fantastic Four, last week sent 45 notices of copyright termination to Marvel and Disney, as well as Paramount Pictures, Sony () Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures, and other companies that have been using the characters. Kirby, who died in 1994, helped to create characters like the Incredible Hulk. (Slate)
It was nothing but blue skies this weekend for 'Meatballs' Sep 21, 2009
And with 14 suspense flicks on tap this fall, "we may be seeing some audience fatigue," says Chris Aronson of 20th Century Fox. "You always want your numbers to be higher, but by the end of the day we'll still be profitable.". (USA Today)
Kirby Estate Sues Marvel Sep 21, 2009
reports that lawyers for the Kirby estate have "sent 45 notices of copyright termination to Marvel and Disney, as well as Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures, and other companies that have been using the characters." Paramount is distributing Marvel's four upcoming self-produced movies: , , and ; Fox holds the screen rights to the and characters; Sony has ; and Universal holds the screen rights to. None of the studios would comment for the Times, but Disney... (IGN FilmForce)
In ‘Still Walking,’ filmmaker captures family dynamics Sep 20, 2009
20th Century Fox is adapting After Life, perhaps Kore-eda s most widely known film, a haunting fable about a way station where the dead must choose one cherished memory to carry with them for eternity. Distance, based on the sarin gas incident in the Tokyo subway in the mid- 90s, explores the grief and shame of relatives of the perpetrators. (Boston Globe)
Status Report: Marvel's Movie Slate Sep 20, 2009
Release Date: TBD Development Status: The first salvo to come in the wake of Disney-Marvel came from 20th Century Fox, as the studio confirmed rumors from earlier this year that Marvel's First Family will get exposed to hopefully beneficial reboot rays. Who will spearhead the project. (IGN FilmForce)
'Jennifer's Body': Girl Trouble, By Kurt Loder Sep 19, 2009
Megan Fox in "Jennifer's Body" ( 20th Century Fox ). Just as he's about to rip the beautiful Jennifer's tightly bound body to shreds with a knife, hunky young Nikolai tries to tell her why. (VHI.com -- Music News)
'Jennifer's Body' Star Megan Fox: Five Reasons We Love Her Sep 19, 2009
Megan Fox in "Jennifer's Body" ( 20th Century Fox ). In "Jennifer's Body," Megan Fox has a lot of love to give, even if that love means tearing bloodily into her date's flesh at the end of a night out. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Classic Film Review, Minnelli's Cab... Sep 19, 2009
As lobbying efforts from the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) and government agencies under the Roosevelt administration increased during World War II, the major studios responded with MGM s Cabin in the Sky (1943) and 20th Century Fox s Stormy Weather (1943). Both featured Lena Horne, one of the first blacks to be groomed for stardom and the first to be signed to a contract with a major studio, a contract which specifically prohibited the studio from casting... (Suite101.com)
