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‘Real Steel’: Rock ‘em, sock ‘em robots

Oct 7, 2011

“Real Steel” used real robots.Oh, there are computer-generated robots as well, of course, in this film, opening Friday, about bot boxers in the near future. But for most scenes outside the bouts themselves, the movie crew built 26 (and a half) of what the press materials call “animatronic robots” ―
BIFF opener conventional, yet charming

Oct 6, 2011

The 16th Busan International Film Festival opens with Korean tearjerker “Always” BUSAN -- Two young souls with traumatic pasts fall in love. While the man is a former prisoner, the woman is losing her eyesight. As conventional as it may sound, this year’s BIFF opener on Thursday turned out to b
U.S. offers movies at home ― for $60

Oct 6, 2011

LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Movie studio Universal Pictures and its new parent, cable TV giant Comcast Corp., will try giving film buffs a chance to watch a movie that’s still in theaters from the comfort of their living rooms. But the price tag for a single movie could have consumers spitting out their popc
Taiwan epic leads ‘Chinese Oscars’ nominations

Oct 6, 2011

TAIPEI (AFP) -- Widely acclaimed two-part epic “Seediq Bale” leads the nominations at Taiwan‘s annual Golden Horse Awards, also known as the “Chinese Oscars.”The latest offering from Taiwanese director Wei Te-sheng was nominated in 11 categories including best feature film, according to a statement
Lars von Trier questioned over Hitler remarks

Oct 6, 2011

COPENHAGEN (AFP) ― Danish director Lars von Trier said Wednesday Danish police had questioned him on French charges relating to his controversial remarks at the Cannes Film Festival about Adolf Hitler.“I was today at 2:00 p.m. questioned by North Zealand police regarding a preliminary charge from th
Stars take to Twitter to talk about Steve Jobs

Oct 6, 2011

Celebrities took to Twitter to share their thoughts about Steve Jobs' death Wednesday. A sampling of posts:"Steve lived the California Dream every day of his life and he changed the world and inspired all of us. (hash)ThankYouSteve" — Arnold Schwarzenegger."My heart weeps for all who worked wi
Baghdad film fest aims to break cultural isolation

Oct 5, 2011

BAGHDAD (AFP) ― The Baghdad International Film Festival, which runs all this week, is the latest effort by Iraqis to use an improving but precarious security situation to break their decades-long cultural isolation.The opening ceremony on Monday had all the glitz of a major film premiere. A huge cro
Harry Potter film tour to offer ‘muggles’ a magical insight

Oct 4, 2011

WATFORD, United Kingdom (AFP) - Harry Potter fans mourning the end of the boy wizard movies will have their spirits lifted by a new British attraction offering “muggles” a peek at the magic behind the films.The cameras have stopped rolling in the cavernous Great Hall, at the Quidditch pitches and in
BIFF emerges as hotbed of new talent

Oct 4, 2011

BUSAN ― Asia’s largest annual film festival opens with a glittering cast in South Korea on Thursday as it seeks to cement its place on the world cinema stage against growing competition.The Busan International Film Festival, now in its 16th edition, is moving into a new $140 million permanent home,
End of the reel thing for small movie theaters?

Oct 3, 2011

GALVA, Illinois ― One hundred and sixty miles southwest of Chicago, a man has planted a pair of reconditioned 20-by-48-foot drive-in movie screens in what used to be a cornfield.I went out there the other night, to Galva Autovue Drive-in (admission: $3 for anyone older than 3), owned and operated by
Box Office

Sept 30, 2011

Always (Korea)Opening Oct. 20Drama. Directed by Song Il-gon. Former boxer Cheol-min (So Ji-sub) lives a mundane life after quitting the sport after an unfortunate event. While spending most of his time in a remote parking lot, he runs into Jeong-hwa, (Han Hyo-joo) a young and lively telephone operat
‘50/50’s’ C words: cancer and comedy

Sept 30, 2011

When comedy writer Will Reiser got cancer, said actor Seth Rogen, it made his old friend a much better person. “He became much less annoying,” Rogen said.“It’s true,” Reiser agreed. “And it made Seth less of a jerk.”The abusive/affectionate back-and-forth is part of the brickwork of “50/50,” the “ca
Mexican film wins highest honor at DMZ DOCS

Sept 29, 2011

“The Tiniest Place,” a debut feature film by Salvador-born Mexican director Tatiana Huezo, received the highest honor ― the White Goose Prize ― in the DMZ Korean International Documentary Festival’s international competition. The third edition of the peace-themed film bash ended on Wednesday.Taking
Song stars as grieving documentary maker

Sept 26, 2011

Award-winning director Lee Jeong-hyang’s ‘A Reason to Live’ delves into questions of forgivenessAfter starring as the famous Joseon gisaeng ― female entertainer ― Hwang Jin-i and the mysterious daughter of a Korean shaman, Song Hye-gyo is returning to the big screen as a documentary filmmaker mourni
Song Hye-gyo comes back with "A Reason to Live"

Sept 26, 2011

Actress Song Hye-gyo speaks (poses for a photo) during a press conference promoting her upcoming film, "A Reason to Live," in central Seoul, Monday.(Yonhap News)　 Song Hye-gyo (left) and Nam Ji-hyun (right) (Yonhap News)