In an industry first, Sony Pictures’ movie “Hancock†will be available after its theater run over the Internet, directly to Sony Bravia TVs with a Web connection.
Archive for June, 2008
Media Talk: ‘Love Guru,’ Panned in U.S., Heads to India
by By HEATHER TIMMONS June 29th, 2008 | Movie Reviews
News outlets in India are tracking complaints and protests related to the movie’s release in the United States, as well as the film’s poor performance and scathing reviews.
In China, Jeers and Cheers for ‘Kung Fu Panda’
by By DAVID BARBOZA June 29th, 2008 | Movie Reviews
Sometimes it is important to take a political stand. And sometimes it is just fun to watch a cartoon panda trying to do kung fu.
Arts, Briefly: Wim Wenders to Lead Venice Film Jury
by Compiled by STEVEN McELROY June 29th, 2008 | Movie Reviews
Organizers of the 65th Venice International Film Festival have announced that the German director Wim Wenders will head this year’s jury, the BBC reported.
Arts, Briefly: The Robot Rules
by Compiled by STEVEN McELROY June 29th, 2008 | Movie Reviews
The animated feature “Wall-E†earned an estimated $23.1 million at the box office over the weekend, breaking a record for the most lucrative opening day for a G-rated film.