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Free Advance-Screening Passes For ‘August Rush,’ ‘Beowulf,’ ‘Love in the Time of Cholera’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 13, 2007 - 12:33pmFree advance-screening movie passes. No catch. Just click the link and RSVP for a pass in your city. These are courtesy of FilmMetro.com. “August Rush” has especially wide availability across the U.S.
News You Need: Aronofsky and Rourke to ‘Wrestle,’ ‘Star Trek’ Explained, Verhoeven to Direct Remake Sequel
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 12, 2007 - 2:13amHarley Davidson in a Wrestling Picture: Mickey Rourke is set to play Randy “The Ram” Robinson in Darren Aronofsky’s “The Wrestler,” Variety reports.
Top 10 RorysDeathKiss.com Joker Photos For ‘The Dark Knight’ Viral Marketing
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 12, 2007 - 12:15amThe photos are flooding in for “The Dark Knight” viral marketing campaign as directed by RorysDeathKiss.com, which lit up on Oct. 31.
Theater: Joyce Piven’s ‘What Dreams May Come’ a Mitzvah Lost in Adaptation
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 11, 2007 - 5:52pmCHICAGO – Before you’re served this meal, you’re treated to a backstory of four integral ingredients that are three parts encouragement and one part concern.
Debut Film ‘Killer Bean Forever’ Coming From ‘The Matrix Reloaded’ Animator Jeff Lew
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 11, 2007 - 2:25amJeff 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 - 2:05pmHere 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 - 1:05pmMorgan 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 - 11:54amAs 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 - 1:06pmI 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 - 2:28pmI 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 - 3:08amWe! 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 - 9:37pmSpoiler: Latino Review Reveals Joker Introduction in ‘The Dark Knight’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 7, 2007 - 12:18pmLatino 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.