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Debut Film ‘Killer Bean Forever’ Coming From ‘The Matrix Reloaded’ Animator Jeff Lew
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 11, 2007 - 1:25am
Jeff Lew, the lead animator for “The Matrix Reloaded” and an animator for “X-Men,” is taking special effects into his own hands in his feature-length directorial debut of “Killer Bean Forever”.
Confirmed List, Dates of Every Film Scheduled to Open Now Through End of 2007
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 10, 2007 - 1:05pm Here is a helpful list of every film scheduled to open between now and the end of 2007 with Web site links. The dates are confirmed from our Chicago Film Critics Association publicists and current as of this moment.
Morgan Spurlock From ‘Super Size Me’ Asks ‘What Would Jesus Buy?’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 10, 2007 - 12:05pm Morgan Spurlock, who you’ll remember from gaining 25 pounds eating nothing but McDonald’s in the game-changing documentary “Super Size Me,” is back as the producer of “What Would Jesus Buy?”.
Spy Photos Surface From ‘The Dark Knight’ Filming in Hong Kong
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 10, 2007 - 10:54am As we know, “The Dark Knight” has moved its filming crew from Chicago to the hectic Hong Kong. On Friday afternoon, Ain’t It Cool News released a montage of grainy yet sufficient photos to capture the scene chaos.
Scoop: Stacy Keach From ‘American History X,’ ‘Prison Break’ Joins ‘Chicago Overcoat’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 9, 2007 - 12:06pm I just received a detail-packed casting update about “Chicago Overcoat,” which has been and continues to film in Chicago. This information comes from casting director Chris Charles.
Robert Redford to Walk ‘Green Carpet’ Tonight in Chicago For ‘Lions For Lambs’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 8, 2007 - 1:28pm I just learned moments ago that Robert Redford will be in Chicago tonight at AMC River East 21 to walk an environmental “green carpet” to promote “Lions For Lambs”. The event is a private benefit.
News You Need: Mackie in ‘Eagle Eye,’ ‘Star Trek’ Beams in New Captain, Strike Pauses ‘24’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 8, 2007 - 2:08am We! Are! Terrorist Cell!: We already told you about Billy Bob Thorton being cast in “Eagle Eye,” which is shooting now in Chicago and is directed by D.J. Caruso.
Chicago-Native ‘Juno’ Writer Diablo Cody Takes Stand on WGA Strike
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 7, 2007 - 8:37pmSpoiler: Latino Review Reveals Joker Introduction in ‘The Dark Knight’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 7, 2007 - 11:18am Latino Review’s Kellvin Chavez posted a brief report on Nov. 6 revealing new plot details about the introduction of Heath Ledger as the Joker in “The Dark Knight”. If you don’t want to know, don’t read below.
Trailer For Oscar Hopeful ‘The Great Debaters’ Goes Online
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 6, 2007 - 2:40pm The trailer for the Denzel Washington-directed film “The Great Debaters” just went online at Yahoo! Movies.
Confirmed: ‘Eagle Eye’ Filming in Chicago From Nov. 6 to 16
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 6, 2007 - 12:52pm Since actor Shia LaBeouf popped up on the Chicago grid this weekend and was arrested following an incident at a Walgreens on the Magnificent Mile, we questioned which film he was in town to film.
Jack Nicholson Talks to MTV About Possible Third ‘Chinatown’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 5, 2007 - 4:30pm In an interview with MTV News, Josh Horowitz talks to Jack Nicholson about the new DVD releases of his directed films and the heretofore unheard-of plot details for a prospective third “Chinatown”.
‘Transformers’ Star Shia LaBeouf Arrested in Chicago, Charged With Criminal Trespassing
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 5, 2007 - 12:39pm When “Transformers” star Shia LaBeouf was in Chicago this weekend, his trip went awry and he spent some time with Chicago police.
