Omar Sharif returns to big screen at Venice film festival in ‘The Traveler’VENICE, Italy — Omar Sharif, whose devilishly handsome looks delighted female fans decades ago, has returned to the big screen at the Venice Film Festival Thursday in a film about an elderly man’s encounter with a woman he loved in his youth. Ingmar Bergman’s Golden Globe awards for sale in auction of filmmaker’s personal belongingsSTOCKHOLM — A writing desk, film cameras and Golden Globe awards belonging to Swedish film legend Ingmar Bergman are attracting a huge interest from collectors as they go up for auction in Stockholm. A peek at Disney’s plans for D23, the company’s first fan expoANAHEIM, Calif. — The Walt Disney Co.’s four-day fan festival, D23 Expo, promises sneak peeks at Disney properties and inside scoops on what’s happening at the mouse house. A look at highlights from the inaugural Expo: Obama’s mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, at center of planned documentaryLOS ANGELES — President Barack Obama often is greeted like a movie star, but it’s his mother who will be the subject of an upcoming documentary. Kennedy Center to fete legends of jazz, opera, pop, cinema and comedy at 2009 artist honorsWASHINGTON — Dave Brubeck just wishes his mom could see him now: On Dec. 6, the same day the jazz composer and pianist turns 89, he’ll be among the leading artists feted at the 32nd Kennedy Center Honors Gala. World auteurs, British directors and George Clooney in lineup for London Film FestivalLONDON — This year’s London Film Festival is big on British talent, international auteurs — and George Clooney. Hollywood stars and British directors in lineup for next month’s London Film FestivalLONDON — Organizers are announcing the lineup for this year’s London Film Festival. At the Movies: capsule reviews of ‘9′ and other films this weekCapsule reviews of films opening this week: Movie Review: Crime thriller ‘Beyond a Reasonable Doubt’ feels like a cheesy ’80s TV movieLOS ANGELES — Beyond its generic, forgettable title, “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt” feels like some throwaway 1980s TV movie, with its implausible premise, dizzying twists, cheesy montages and melodramatic score. May I kiss you George? Fan pokes fun at Clooney at Venice Film FestVENICE, Italy — A fan of actor George Clooney stripped to his boxer shorts in front of the Hollywood star and asked if he could “kiss him, just once.” George Clooney in Venice for world premiere of “The Men Who Stare at Goats”VENICE, Italy — George Clooney is appearing at the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of his new movie, a comic tale of “psychic warfare” by the U.S. military. If I only had a computer: Free streaming of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ for everyone in USSAN FRANCISCO — Anyone with a computer and Internet connection can be off to see “The Wizard of Oz” for free next month, courtesy of Netflix Inc.’s movie-streaming service. Venezuela’s Chavez walks Venice red carpet with Oliver Stone to promote new documentaryVENICE, Italy — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez received a movie star welcome Monday at the Venice Film Festival, where he walked the red carpet with director Oliver Stone for the premiere of the documentary “South of the Border.” Moore dedicates ‘Capitalism’ to ‘good people’ at Venice Film FestivalVENICE, Italy — Michael Moore says his film “Capitalism: A Love Story” is dedicated to “good people … who’ve had their lives ruined” by the quest for profit. Pixar creators of ‘Nemo,’ ‘Wall-E’ and ‘Up’ win lifetime achievement award at VeniceVENICE, Italy — The Venice Film Festival’s red carpet was festooned with balloons on Sunday to mark the lifetime achievement award for director and producer John Lasseter and his crew of Pixar directors. Werner Herzog’s ‘My Son, My Son’ based a real life Greek tragedy of actor killing motherVENICE, Italy — For four decades, no Werner Herzog film ever was accepted for competition at the Venice Film Festival. This year, there are two. Movie Review: While thin on story, the animated ‘9′ is brimming with breathtaking visualsLOS ANGELES — Despite their roughhewn appearance, the resourceful rag dolls in “9” obviously were crafted with great love and care, both by the scientist who made them in the film and the mastermind behind them in real life, director Shane Acker. Nicolas Cage’s ‘Bad Lieutenant’ no relation to Harvey Keitel’s, seeks no redemptionVENICE, Italy — German director Werner Herzog says his “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans,” starring Nicolas Cage as a drug-addicted homicide detective and Eva Mendes as his prostitute girlfriend, has nothing to do with Abel Ferrara’s 1992 cult classic starring Harvey Keitel. He hasn’t even seen it. Serene in the Spotlight: A life in showbiz prepared Jason Bateman for career revivalNEW YORK — As usual, Jason Bateman is calm in the midst of chaos. Barrymore to host free roller skating in Detroit area in support of upcoming movie ‘Whip It’FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Drew Barrymore wants all movie and/or roller skating fans to join her in suburban Detroit next week for a get-together in support of her new movie. Viggo Mortensen leads young Aussie actor on harrowing journey in film version of ‘The Road’VENICE, Italy — Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee play father and son on a harrowing and hopeless journey in the film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s devastating novel “The Road,” premiering Thursday at the Venice Film Festival. Soldondz’s ‘Life During Wartime’ assembles ‘Happiness’ characters with new castVENICE, Italy — Todd Solondz assembles the same characters from 1998’s “Happiness” but an entirely different cast for his latest film “Life During Wartime,” premiering Thursday at the Venice Film Festival. Tom Cruise will narrate documentary about history of Hendrick MotorsportsCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tom Cruise will narrate an upcoming documentary about the history of Hendrick Motorsports. French journalist who made documentary on El Salvador’s street gangs found shot to deathSAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — A French filmmaker who recently made a documentary about the lives of members of El Salvador’s street gangs was shot dead Wednesday in the Central American country, authorities said. French filmmaker who made documentary on El Salvador’s gangs shot deadSAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — A French filmmaker who spent 16 months documenting the brutality and poverty of an El Salvador street gang has been murdered, a victim of the extreme violence he was trying to bring attention to. At the Movies: capsule reviews of ‘Extract’ and other films this weekCapsule reviews of films opening this week: Movie Review: Not much to laugh about in the flat, annoying romantic comedy ‘All About Steve’LOS ANGELES — It’s bad enough that the usually enjoyable Sandra Bullock has found a way to star in not one but two flat romantic comedies this summer, between “The Proposal” in June and now “All About Steve.” But what’s truly baffling — disheartening, really — is the fact that this latest one was written by a woman. Tornatore’s heatfelt tribute to his Sicilian hometown ‘Baaria’ opens Venice Film FestivalVENICE, Italy — Giuseppe Tornatore’s heartfelt tribute to his Sicilian hometown, “Baaria,” could be about anyone’s hometown, as long as it’s the center of their universe, the director says. Venice seeks films that induce laughter, tears; Moore’s ‘Capitalism’ to Tornatore’s ‘Baaria’VENICE, Italy — If there is one criterion for selection to the Venice Film Festival, it’s a film’s ability to captivate, the festival director says. Oscar voters to rank best-picture choices from 1 to 10 in expanded awards raceLOS ANGELES — Academy Awards voters are going to have to put extra effort into their choices for best picture. Movie Review: ‘Extract’ is 1 flavor the whole way through, and it’s too blandLOS ANGELES — Ten years ago, Mike Judge satirized the absurdities of the workplace experience from the perspective of put-upon employees with “Office Space.” It didn’t do much when it came out but, as we all know by now, it became a cult favorite on cable and home video, to the point where it changed the way you looked at the common stapler. Halloween Horror Nights at Universal OrlandoORLANDO, Fla. — Horror movie fans — and anyone else who likes the idea of being scared silly — will want to check out Universal theme park’s Halloween Horror Nights this fall, as a “Ripped from the Silver Screen” theme brings The Wolfman, Jigsaw and Chucky to life. Highlights of Hollywood’s fall, holiday scheduleLOS ANGELES — Highlights of the fall film slate (release dates are subject to change, and some films will play in limited release): Stars behaving badly: Vampires, werewolves, liars and fakes lead Hollywood’s fall film castLOS ANGELES — Hollywood might be telling its own life story this fall, presenting a lineup of liars, phonies, smooth talkers, bloodsuckers and greedy old men. Big screen vs. small: Cinemas get a remake to compete for growing ranks of online video fansCHICAGO — Today, young movie-watchers look increasingly like Molly O’Connor. A junior at the University of Dallas, she still goes to the cinema occasionally, but is often just as happy to hunker down on a bed or a couch with friends to watch a downloaded movie on a laptop that’s perched on a nearby desk or a chair. |
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