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Is the WGA Strike Almost Over?
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 1:07pmOn the eve of talks resuming between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the New York Times sanctioned blogger Nikki Finke.
Story of HollywoodChicago.com’s Evolution Published by the Movie-Fanatic
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 11:54amThe story of HollywoodChicago.com’s evolution is now online in an interview by the Movie-Fanatic, which is an independent publication maintained by a global group of film enthusiasts.
‘The Dark Knight’ Reward For ‘He is Coming’ Empire Online Campaign Leaks Early
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 11:15amNews You Need: State of ‘Play,’ Carnahan’s Updates, Embry Gets ‘Eagle Eye,’ Ambrose With ‘Wild Things,’ ‘Hulk’ Photos
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 2:48amState of Pay or Play: According to Variety, Russell Crowe is in talks to take over for Brad Pitt in “State of Play,” which is an adaptation of the 2003 BBC mini-series.
Free Advance-Screening Passes For ‘The Golden Compass,’ ‘Sweeney Todd,’ ‘I Am Legend’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 27, 2007 - 12:15amFree advance-screening movie passes. No catch.
Just click the link and RSVP. This week, we have passes for “The Golden Compass,” “Sweeney Todd,” “P.S. I Love You,” “I Am Legend,” “Atonement” and “The Bucket List”.
Interview: Why Hollywood’s Enraptured With ‘Juno’ Scribe Diablo Cody, Star Ellen Page
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 26, 2007 - 2:55pmCHICAGO – Diablo Cody fittingly ushered in her Chicago “Juno” junket in classic Diablo Cody style: The night prior, she blogged with brevity where she’d be kicking back and when.
Empire Online Launches ‘He is Coming’ Joker Campaign to Pump ‘The Dark Knight’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 26, 2007 - 2:06pmThis time, it isn’t Warner Bros. doing its own viral marketing. Taking a card from “The Dark Knight,” Empire Online has launched its own “he is coming” campaign to pump the film and spike its own traffic.
Jessica Radloff of Oxygen’s ‘Campus Ladies’ Emerges From Geek to Chic
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 25, 2007 - 2:59pmWhile in my hometown of St. Louis this weekend for my 10-year high school reunion, I spoke with high school alum Jessica Radloff and separately Brian Slaten about being discovered in Hollywood.
‘Be Kind Rewind’ Trailer For ‘Rush Hour’ Parody Surfaces Online
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 24, 2007 - 4:50pmStarring Jack Black and Mos Def, the trailer for the “Rush Hour” parody has surfaced from within the Michel Gondry film “Be Kind Rewind,” which is slated to open on Jan. 25, 2008.
Slew of Sites Launch: TheGothamTimes.com, TheHaHaHaTimes.com, WeAreTheAnswer.org, GothamPolice.com, GothamNationalBank.com
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 23, 2007 - 10:31amAs promised, TheGothamTimes.com on Friday launched its first newspaper edition of The Gotham Times for “The Dark Knight”. It’s currently four pages.
‘The Dark Knight’ Releases Behind-the-Scenes IMAX Featurette
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 23, 2007 - 10:02amJust in time to give thanks for Thanksgiving, “The Dark Knight” just released a new IMAX featurette that reveals fresh behind-the-scenes imagery.
In Next Viral Caper, ‘The Dark Knight’ to Activate TheGothamTimes.com
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 22, 2007 - 11:07pmFollowing WhySoSerious.com, RorysDeathKiss.com and others in the film’s viral sequence, “The Dark Knight” on Nov. 23 plans to activate its next site: TheGothamTimes.com.
Chicago Film Critics Association Unveils Revamped Site, Awards Coming on Dec. 14
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 22, 2007 - 11:46amThis week, the Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) unveiled its completely revamped Web site.