VC funding movies in India

"Venture funds are now eyeing Indian movies. Chennai-based Pyramid Saimira Theatre is setting up a $150m fund for production and distribution of regional and Bollywood movies. Pyramid Film Fund will unveil itself over the next nine months in three avatars of $50m each —...

NASCAR flick isn't real deal (The Ottawa Sun)

" By SUN WIRE SERVICES Driver Greg Biffle is confident that movie-goers won't mistake actor Will Ferrell's parody of NASCAR for the real thing. Some in NASCAR were concerned that the film Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby would turn off fans and sponsors. The film...

Biffle confident public will see humour in Ferrell's NASCAR spoof (Canadian P...

" (CP) - Driver Greg Biffle is confident that movie-goers won't mistake actor Will Ferrell's send-up of NASCAR " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> NASCAR for reality. Some in NASCAR were concerned that the film Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby would...

Ferrell Races To Number One With Nascar Film (ContactMusic)

" Also see: WILL FERRELL 10 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN MIAMI VICE Funnyman WILL FERRELL's NASCAR comedy TALLADEGA NIGHTS: THE BALLAD OF RICKY BOBBY has raced to the top of the US box office with a staggering $47 million (GBP26.1 million) opening weekend take. The film, about a...

NASCAR hopes film reels in fans (The Charlotte Observer)

" But not all in racing industry are happy with movie's portrayal ANDREW SHAIN ashain@charlotteobserver.com Toppman review | 'Talladega' needs pit stop Video | View the trailer Slideshow | Premiere photos Video | Lawrence Toppman on the film Why would image-conscious NASCAR...

"War Is Over" billboards promote Lennon film (Reuters)

" LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - In an effort to tap into anti-war sentiment, billboards will appear in New York and Los Angeles this month declaring "War Is Over! If You Want It." The statement is not so much political as commercial: independent film distributor...

Gibson arrest sparks new accusations of anti-Semitism

"The arrest of Mel Gibson for drunk driving prompted renewed accusations on Sunday that the Oscar-winning director and actor harbored anti-Semitic feelings. Gibson, whose controversial 2004 film "The Passion of the Christ" was a major hit, was arrested in the early hours of...

First bikini, then bindi

"In the Hindi film industry, asset gains mean something else. Aspiring actresses without the advantages of pedigree know the benefits of half-naked aerobics. "Actresses showing skin are like neon signs that you can't ignore," says producer Sunil Doshi. It is a short cut to...

The Japan Times Online - Teens' A-bomb film draws big response

""We chose (the story of the atomic bomb) because it helps the world see what happened," he said. "We have to remember what happened in Hiroshima and Nagasaki and how terrible it was.""

A Letter to Palestinian and Lebanese Filmmakers

>a letter to Palestinian and Lebanese filmmakers>>to coincide with the opening of the Arab Film Biennial in Paris July 22nd>>(French follows)>>>>We, the undersigned Israeli filmmakers, greet the Arab filmmakers who>have gathered in Paris for the...

A History of Violence, Sex and the illogic of Indian Censorship

"The last David Cronenberg film that really caught my attention was Crash (not the multiracial ensemble drama of last year). In A History of Violence, he proves that he is also a very good director of actors. Such a director not only brings the best performances out of his...

Tibetans gain voice through their own photos and films

Tibetans are gaining a voice through their own photos and films. Get all the information and news on upcoming film presentations at http://www.tibetanphoptoject.com and plan to spend a little time

'Miami Vice' film reminds of cocaine past (AP)

" MIAMI - The release of the new "Miami Vice" film conjures up memories of the city's "cocaine cowboy" past, when rival drug traffickers had shootouts with automatic weapons, bags of drugs washed up on beaches and police were outspent, outgunned and sometimes corrupted....

Vets drop suit over anti-Kerry film (AP)

" PHILADELPHIA - Three Vietnam War veterans who sued over a documentary about Sen. John Kerry " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> John Kerry 's anti-war activities have dropped their lawsuits, leaving just one court fight pending over the 2004 film. Filmmaker...

Timberlake Film Fizzles

" Where is the love for Justin Timberlake?  Justin Timberlake 's dramatic acting debut? Despite its prestigious closing-night spot at the Toronto Film Festival and the presence of estimable, Oscar-owning costars like Kevin Spacey, audiences will only be able to catch...