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Added by Ty Truchan on September 16, 2009 at 8:35am — No Comments

Cancer starts when one cell begins to multiply out of control. It forms a lump that can invade healthy tissues and spread to other parts of healthy body. But this deasease can often be prevented before it occurs, and when it occurs it can be stopped. In U.S., 35% to 60% of cases of cancer are the effect of bad diet. In 30% it's caused by tobacco. Other causes of this deadly disease are air and water pollution, alcohol, radiation and medications. By changing your diet you can prevent the occuran… Continue

Added by Ty Truchan on September 16, 2009 at 12:36am — No Comments

Jerry Bruckheimer

Leon Jerome "Jerry" Bruckheimer (born September 21, 1945) is an American film producer. He produced films such as, Beverly Hills Cop, Top Gun, The Rock, Con Air, Crimson Tide, Armageddon, Enemy of the State, Gone in Sixty Seconds, Black Hawk Down, Pearl Harbor, Pirates of the Caribbean, King Arthur, and the National Treasure franchise. Bruckheimer was born in Detroit, Michigan. He studied in Arizona, where he earned a degree in psychology. After graduation he worked in various places until the… Continue

Added by Ty Truchan on September 8, 2009 at 4:12am — No Comments

Robert De Niro

Robert Mario De Niro Jr., known as Robert De Niro was born on August 17, 1943. He comes from an artistic family: his mother, Virginia Admiral, was a painter, and father was the founder of abstract painting and sculpture. He learned acting at Stella Adler Conservatory in New York. De Niro made his debut in Brian De Palma's film "Greetings" (1968). His breakthrough role was in the movie "Mean Streets" (1973) where he played Jimmy Boy. So began a long collaboration with Martin Scorsese. He earned… Continue

Added by Ty Truchan on September 6, 2009 at 5:25pm — No Comments

Fourth season of "Mad Men" in production

AMC has ordered a fourth season of award-winning series "Mad Men." The third season started on August 16 and since the release has gained a lot of attention. The action takes place in New York in the 60s in the fictional advertising agency. It shows the fate of agency workers and their families. This year the series has received as many as 16 nominations for the Emmy Awards. Continue

Added by Ty Truchan on September 6, 2009 at 4:20pm — No Comments

Edward Norton - Biography

Edward Norton is one of the most exciting and talented young generation of American actors. He already has two Oscar nominations - for a supporting role in the crime-drama "Primal Fear" and for the leading role in "American History X". The first of these creations brought him also a Golden Globe nomination. He works perfectly in both comedies and dramas, which demonstrates his extreme versatile possibilitis. Childhood Born August 18, 1969, in Boston, Massachusetts. His father, Edward Norton Sr… Continue

Added by Ty Truchan on September 6, 2009 at 4:14pm — No Comments

Character Questions by Allanah Brookes

A successful film has to have believable and interesting characters that an audience can get involved with and relate to. One way in which to add realism to your characters is to add depth to their personality and history. Here is a list of 50, yes 50 questions to ask yourself when creating convincing characters. 1. What about your character is heroic/dastardly? 2. What does your character like/dislike about people? 3. What is your character’s favourite food? 4. What is your character’s real bi… Continue

Added by Ty Truchan on May 14, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Greenlight Yourself

I have been thinking allot about wikinomics recently - this idea that an open ended, collaborative platform is the future. I dig it! Think about myfootballclub.co.uk - they got 30,000 people to put in 35 pounds and they bought a football (soccer) club. What if you could do that with movies? What if you could get a web community together and greenlight your own films, as a community? The community would vote on castin, set desighns, who to hire to make the music etc. I think about some of the g… Continue

Added by Jason Derr on March 26, 2009 at 6:17am — No Comments

Yes Man

Yes Man is a 2008 American comedy film directed by Peyton Reed and starring Jim Carrey. The film is based on the true story and 2005 book The Yes Man by British humourist Danny Wallace (who has a brief cameo in the film). Production began in Los Angeles, CA in October 2007.… Continue

Added by Ty Truchan on December 23, 2008 at 9:27am — No Comments

Seven Pounds

Seven Pounds is a drama film directed by Gabriele Muccino. Will Smith stars as a man who will change the lives of seven strangers. Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, and Barry Pepper also star. The film was released in theaters on December 19, 2008. Plot The movie s… Continue

Added by Ty Truchan on December 23, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a 2008 film in a modern setting loosely adapted from the 1922 short story of the same name written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The film is directed by David Fincher, and stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanc… Continue

Added by Ty Truchan on December 22, 2008 at 11:33pm — No Comments

Liv Ullmann @ 70.

Actress and director Liv Ullmann turns 70 today. A few days ago, she wrote an op-ed for the Boston Globe, and she might appreciate it if this is how we begin: As the global financial and economic crisis continues to throw countless numbers of people out of work, millions of… Continue

Added by Ty Truchan on December 16, 2008 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Honolulu International Film Festival January 16 - 18, 2009

Aloha and welcome to the Honolulu International Film Festival! The 2009 Honolulu International Film Festival will be held January 16 - 18, 2009 along the pristine shores of world-famous Waikiki Beach. The Honolulu International Film Festival is a crossroads of the world, bridging the gap between Ea… Continue

Added by Ty Truchan on December 6, 2008 at 4:31pm — No Comments

MICHEL OCELOT'S "AZUR AND ASMAR: THE PRINCES' QUEST" LEADS A VIBRANT COLLECTION OF 21 FILMS FROM 7 COUNTRIES TO OPEN THE 1ST SAN JOAQUIN CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL, JANUARY 16-18, 2009

Stockton, California, USA - The San Joaquin Film Society (SJFS) is proud to announce the Official Selection of its inaugural San Joaquin Children's Film Festival (SJCFF09), a new film festival for kids of all ages set to open January 16 to 18, 2009 at the Stockton Empire Theatre in Stockton, California. The festival will feature special presentations of the English-language version of "Azur and Asmar: The Princes' Quest" (presented by The Weinstein Company and GKIDS), a new, animated masterpiec… Continue

Added by Ty Truchan on December 6, 2008 at 4:23pm — No Comments

THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL & AWARDS SHOW RETURNS JANUARY 6-19, 2009

Palm Springs, CA (September 4, 2008) - Celebrating its 20th anniversary, The Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF), scheduled from January 6-19, 2009, will include over 400 screenings of more than 200 films from approximately 60 countries. The Festival presents a majority of the films submitted for consideration in the Best Foreign Language category for the Academy Awards, as well as a large number of American independent and international features and documentaries marking their worl… Continue

Added by Ty Truchan on December 6, 2008 at 3:17pm — No Comments

Interview with Richard Hooban, Festival Director and Founder of Zero Film Fest

Tell us a bit about yourself. How'd you get into indie film? Zero Film Festival isn't about me, I'm just the current connecting and illuminating the bright lights around the world. Zero Film Festival is about the DIY filmmakers and other individuals dedicated to a life of creating... Tell us about th… Continue

Added by Ty Truchan on December 6, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

MARY AND MAX From First-Time Feature Director Adam Elliot to Open 25th Festival January 15 in Park City, Utah

Park City, UT—Sundance Institute announced today the lineup of films screening at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival in the out-of-competition sections of Premieres, Spectrum, New Frontier, and Park City at Midnight. Celebrating its 25th year, the 2009 Sundance Film Festival runs January 15-25 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Sundance, Utah. As previously announced, the Festival opens on January 15 in Park City with the world premiere of Mary and Max, a clay animation feature film from Aca… Continue

Added by Ty Truchan on December 4, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

2009 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL EXPANDS CINEMATIC STORYTELLING BEYOND ITS THEATRES WITH NEW FRONTIER

Park City, UT—The 2009 Sundance Film Festival announced today the selection ofartists and scientists whose work will be presented at the 2009 edition of New Frontier. Fifteen artists, artistcollectives, and scientists from around the world will showcase their cinematicinstallations and presentations to Festival crowds at New Frontier on Main. Curated by Shari Frilot, Sundance FilmFestival Senior Programmer, New Frontieropens to the public on Friday, January 16 and remains open through January24,… Continue

Added by Ty Truchan on December 2, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

1st Annual Zero Film Festival

Zero Film Festival - Sneaking in under the Hollywood radar and focusing on a critical yet traditionally ignored niche in the independent film community, Zero Film Festival screens exclusively self-financed, zero budget films from filmmakers all over the world. Zero Film Festival takes place December 1 st – 6 th , 2008 in warehouses, underground venues and other zero budget locations within downtown Los Angeles. The festival will be a week long celebration of the creative lifestyle, with real in… Continue

Added by Ty Truchan on December 1, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

SUNDANCE INSTITUTE DOCUMENTARY FILM PROGRAM ANNOUNCES FALL 2008 GRANTS

Los Angeles, CA–Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program announced today the 20 filmprojects awarded financial and creative support from the Sundance DocumentaryFund. In a doubling of the numbers of projects submitted, nearly 800 filmmakersworking in more than 70 countries submitted projects. The awardees include sixfirst-time feature documentary filmmakers, complemented by national andinternational award winners. The Sundance Documentary Film Program supportsU.S. and international documentar… Continue

Added by Ty Truchan on November 26, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

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