372 stories by "Dave McNary"
Disney is building a “Frozen” attraction for its Epcot theme park in Florida. Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, made the announcement Friday. “We've…
Radius has acquired U.S. rights to the comedy “Adult Beginners,” three days after its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Rose Byrne and Nick Kroll star al…
The U.S. economy has seen a steady erosion of jobs in the motion picture and sound industries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Preliminary statistics from the BLS show that empl…
After immortalizing a joke in the cement at the TCL Chinese Theatre " with an extra finger on his left hand " Mel Brooks was in his usual feisty form Tuesday night at the Academy…
The Producers Guild of America has expanded its “Produced By” conference to New York and set the inaugural event for Oct. 25 at the Time Warner Center. Speakers will Bob and Harv…
Anna Kendrick’s musical “The Last Five Years” has sold out most key international markets prior to its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. “Fiv…
Luke Wilson, Elisabeth Moss and Natasha Lyonne have joined Olivia Wilde’s psychological drama “Meadowland” with shooting starting in August in New York City. Wilde had atta…
Tribeca Film has acquired North American rights to Alex Ross Perry's dark comedy “Listen Up Philip,” starring Jason Schwartzman and Elisabeth Moss. Tribeca will release ̶…
Clint Eastwood, in a slick red suit, opted for a bit of a history lesson from 50 years ago Thursday night as he introduced Warner Bros.’ “Jersey Boys” as the final film of …
“Man Men” actor Bryan Batt, Peter Fonda, Connie Nielsen and Wendell Pierce have joined "The Runner," starring Nicolas Cage and Sarah Paulson. Benji Kohn, Bingo Gubelmann, Chris P…
IFC Films has acquired North American rights to Stephen Belber’s “Match,” starring Patrick Stewart, Carla Gugino and Matthew Lillard. The deal was made two months after the…
The Weinstein Company has added Judi Dench and “Glee” star Matthew Morrison to the cast of historical drama “Tulip Fever,” set in 17th century Amsterdam. It’s t…
Phylicia Rashad, Andre Braugher, Alexis Bledel and Kal Penn have been added to the “Outliving Emily.” The project is produced by Josh Sugarman through the Tenafly Film Co. "Ou…
Two weeks after Daniel Radcliffe came on board to star in “You Shall Know Our Velocity,” International Film Trust has sold all overseas territories. Producers are Tim Perell for …
Daniel Radcliffe will star in the indie adaptation of Dave Eggers' comic novel "You Shall Know Our Velocity" with Peter Sollett directing. Producers are Tim Perell for Process and Michael Be…
Glenn Close will star in the title role of “The Wife,” based on Meg Wolitzer’s novel about a marriage collapsing during a journey to Scandinavia. The film will be directed …
In a pre-Cannes move, Patrick Wilson, Jessica Biel, Imogen Poots and Toby Jones have come on board an untitled murder mystery based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel “The Blunderer.&…
Joaquin Phoenix will star in Woody Allen’s next movie, marking the first time the Oscar-nominated actor has worked with the writer-director. The untitled film is set to begin shooting …
Scott Caan has replaced Shia LaBeouf in Bill Murray’s indie comedy “Rock the Kasbah.” LaBeouf had come on to the project in January after announcing that he was leaving pub…
Andy Serkis will direct a live-action version of “The Jungle Book” for Warner Bros., a move to catch up with Disney’s rival project. Serkis will also produce with "Harr…
CBS Films is no longer saying "The F Word," re-titling the romantic comedy “What If” and setting it for an August release in the U.S. “What If” will open in New York …
Two days after SAG-AFTRA announced its first-ever code for ethics and conduct for managers, the National Conference of Personal Managers has said the voluntary agreement is DOA. NCPOM presid…
Focus Features will release Zach Braff’s "Wish I Was Here" on July 18 in New York and Los Angeles and then expand the film on July 25 and again on Aug. 1. Focus bought the U.S. rights …
Bradley Cooper has been set to star and produce crime thriller “American Blood” for Warner Bros. “Divergent” producer Pouya Shabazian is also on board to produce. The…
Longtime Warner Bros. exec Sarah Schechter has joined Warner-based Berlanti Prods. as president. Schechter’s been a senior production VP and has been working with Berlanti (picture…
