Polish-born American film producer Samuel Goldwyn (1882-1974) was notable among Hollywood executives for his belief that artistic aspirations need not conflict with commercial success.Samuel Goldwyn (...
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It's been almost a year since the release of the Oscar-nominated documentary Super Size Me, but it has not been long enough for attorney Samuel Hirsch. On Feb. 23, Mr. Hirsch filed a summons agains...
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Twelve students were honored with trophies and prize money Saturday for their short films at the 34th annual Student Academy Awards.Actress Zooey Deschanel, director John Landis and Academy Preside...
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Jan 24 (Reuters) - Following are some of the major
events to have occurred on January 31 since 1900: 1943 - German Field Marshal Friedrich Paulus surrendered to
the Russians at Stalingrad in World...
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The odds may have been against the real-life Spartans, but their big-screen counterparts in "300" had no trouble conquering the box office for a second week with ticket sales of $33 million.The top...
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The biker comedy "Wild Hogs" debuted at No. 1 at the weekend box office, cruising into first place with a total take of $39.7 million.The film stars John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy ...
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The tale of the Spartan battle of Thermopylae as seen through the unique eyes of graphic novelist Frank Miller captured the top spot at the box office over the weekend, commanding a take of nearly ...
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After 20 years of trying unsuccessfully to get her screenplays made, Julie Delpy finally got her chance to direct "2 Days in Paris" by tricking her financiers into thinking it was a romantic comedy...
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