Category: Books (61-70 of 127)

Mar 14 2012 06:12 PM ET

'Rise of the Guardians' reveals warrior versions of Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, and Boogeyman

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DreamWorks Animation previewed the first footage from its upcoming adventure saga Rise of the Guardians on Wednesday with the most detailed look so far at the movie’s take on some beloved childhood myths.

Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, the Sandman …

Anyone who grew up hearing stories of these figures can conjure an image of them, but the animated feature debuting Nov. 21 this year fuses those kindly characters with a warrior mythology. They don’t just bring candy, presents, and dreams; they are relentless protectors of innocence and imagination locked in an ongoing war against fear itself.

The movie is based on the new series of books from writer and artist William Joyce (a recent Oscar-winner for The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.)

“If you haven’t met Bill, he’s somebody who really, really loves and celebrates the holidays full out, all the time, not just the biggies,” says Bill Damaschke, DreamWorks Animation’s Chief Creative Officer “He’s someone who has an Arbor Day party at his house.” READ FULL STORY »

Mar 13 2012 12:01 PM ET

'Hunger Games' premiere: Stars share love for Suzanne Collins' books

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Other than the atypical black carpet, last night’s Hunger Games film premiere at L.A.’s Nokia Theatre was a very by-the-book affair. No, it wasn’t boring. With Oscar nominees Jennifer Lawrence, Stanley Tucci, and Woody Harrelson, rising stars Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth, plus the sparkling Elizabeth Banks and Wes Bentley walking the sleek carpet — not to mention hordes of screaming, sign-wielding fans — the premiere was an extraordinary, this-is-really-real moment. It was also a chance to pay homage to author Suzanne Collins, whose thrilling mix of action and emotion elevated a young adult novel to a global phenomenon.

Banks, who plays ultra-perky escort Effie Trinket, summed it up best: “For me, the biggest star here is Suzanne Collins who wrote the books. She is the creator of this entire universe and the reason for all this pandemonium. I’m totally going to geek out around her and I’m excited for her to be feeling all of this.” What else did the stars have to say about Panem, and which character is Hemworth’s surprise favorite? Find out below. READ FULL STORY »

Mar 9 2012 07:41 PM ET

Jack Kerouac, meet Kristen Stewart: 'On the Road' movie debuts trailer

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“The only people that interest me are the mad ones.”

Jack Kerouac’s On the Road became an iconic novel to a restless group of young and disenfranchised when it was published in 1957, and close to half a century passed before it became a movie. Maybe it was a mad idea to try.

Kerouac himself wanted Marlon Brando to star in a film, though that was never to happen. Much later, Francis Ford Coppola bought the rights in 1979, but struggled for years to come up with a script. Attempts to get everyone from Brad Pitt to Billy Crudup to star led only to false starts.

It may seem a strange thing, the Beat Generation mixing with the Twilight generation, but without Kristen Stewart signing on to co-star as the teenage bride Marylou, this version of the story directed by Walter Salles (The Motorcycle Diaries) may not have happened either.

See the trailer below … READ FULL STORY »

Mar 3 2012 02:26 PM ET

Why Lenny Kravitz was the man on the 'Hunger Games' set

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When actors tell you that everybody on a movie set was delightful, and generous, and just an all-around pleasure to work with, one often assumes they’re lying (or at least leaving out that time the actor called his leading lady crazy and she accused him of being a drunk). But one gets the honest sense that the cast and crew director Gary Ross assembled on North Carolina set of The Hunger Games last summer honest-to-God enjoyed one another from start to finish. At the wrap party, Jennifer Lawrence, who plays series heroine Katniss Everdeen, delivered a tearful toast in which she told the emotional room “I know it’s weird, but I love everyone of you guys.’”

Of course it’s never all work making a movie. At the end of their long 100 degree days, the place to be was Lenny Kravitz’s room, a tradition that first kicked off on Stanley Tucci’s first night in town. “We had dinner together and we ended up hanging out in my room,” says Kravitz, who plays Katniss’ deeply cool and compassionate stylist Cinna. READ FULL STORY »

Feb 29 2012 02:10 AM ET

'Fantastic Flying Books' storytellers float to cloud nine with Oscar victory

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Everybody who claims an Academy Award is feeling pretty good in that moment, but perhaps no pair of winners on Sunday night were walking on air as much as the directors of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.

Oldenburg (low) and Joyce (high) — AP Photo/Jennifer Graylock

In lofty terms, the short is about the immortality of storytelling. In simple terms, it’s about an avid reader who discovers a flock of flying books and becomes caretaker for their library-aviary.

Directors William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg were also hovering just above the ground Sunday after claiming their Oscar win over powerhouse Pixar. Maybe they should have been accustomed to success with this animated short already — it was created as both a 15-minute film and an interactive storybook app that has become massively popular. (If you haven’t heard about it yet, sorry: You’re late to the party.)

But the Oscar, man… That just seemed to push them over the top. READ FULL STORY »

Feb 24 2012 02:22 PM ET

First Look at Judy Blume's 'Tiger Eyes' movie -- EXCLUSIVE

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It’s taken over 30 years to get Judy Blume’s classic 1981 novel Tiger Eyes on the big screen. In fact, this is the first time any of her 25 wildly successful books (with sales exceeding 80 million copies) have been turned into a movie. Maybe she was waiting for the right director? READ FULL STORY »

Feb 24 2012 01:33 PM ET

'The Hunger Games' breaks a 'Twilight' ticket sales record; hundreds of showings already sold out

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As far as being a record-breaking box office champ is concerned, it looks like the odds are already in The Hunger Games‘ favor.

Advanced tickets went on sale for the hotly anticipated release and already the film is showing impressive numbers a month before it even hits theaters. On Wednesday, the day advance tickets went on sale to the eager public, Fandango reported that The Hunger Games accounted for 83 percent of the site’s totals. In fact, sales were so high, the movie has already trumped another beloved adaptation: The Twilight Saga. The Hunger Games toppled Eclipse for Fandango’s top first-day advanced ticket seller, previously set on May 14, 2010.
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Feb 9 2012 07:30 AM ET

Jason Reitman to re-create 'Reservoir Dogs' in live reading -- with a major twist -- EXCLUSIVE

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Jason Reitman has aimed his sights at reinterpreting a new classic: Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs.

After re-creating The Breakfast Club, The Apartment, The Princess Bride, and Shampoo in a series of Los Angeles staged readings, Reitman has selected the 1992 crime saga for his latest one-time-only live performance with a new cast.

And there’s a big switch in store for Mr. Blonde, Mr. Pink, Mr. White, Mr. Orange and the rest of the diamond-heist crew.

“We’re changing the race of the entire cast,” Reitman says.

EW has the details, along with the event’s new poster by artist Matt Owen …

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Feb 8 2012 03:19 AM ET

Tina Fey offered producing role on 'Fancy Nancy' movie -- EXCLUSIVE

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Fancy Nancy is aiming to put together an appropriately fancy line-up of talent as she makes her way to the big screen.

Night at the Museum and Real Steel filmmaker Shawn Levy just signed on as producer, and now 30 Rock‘s Tina Fey is being offered a chance to help him bring the sparkly little girl to life, sources close to the project tell Entertainment Weekly.

If Fey signs on as co-producer, the homemade princess would undoubtedly be very pleased, and both parents and little girls everywhere will be saying: “I want to go to there.”

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Jan 30 2012 04:01 PM ET

'Hunger Games': Jennifer Lawrence 'should be nominated' for an Oscar for work as Katniss

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 With less than two months to go before the March 23 premiere of The Hunger Games, the first installment of Suzanne Collins’ breathlessly addicting  trilogy, director Gary Ross is already predicting the possibility of another nomination for his 21-year-old star Jennifer Lawrence come next year’s Oscars. “The range in this performance, the emotional terrain that she investigates, the demands of what this role are,” he raves of Lawrence’s portrayal of series heroine Katniss Everdeen, a 16-year-old forced alongside other children into a televised fight-to-the-death. “It’s such an intensely physical role and an emotional one. She carries the entire movie. To be able to do that at that age is so kind of incredible that I was in a little bit of awe. Do I think she should be nominated? Absolutely.”

Ross and Lawrence bonded hard on the 83-day shoot, weathering the sweltering North Carolina heat and afternoon storms together. READ FULL STORY »

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