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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - Posts

‘Avatar’s’ technology raises Oscar question
The science-fiction sensation's stars drew solid praise for their work, but the technology raises a question: Do their performances come from the actors or the animators? Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 11:44 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Opinion: Performance capture’s not the future
Despite James Cameron's claims to the contrary and the success of "Avatar," not everyone thinks the performance-capture sci-fi film is good for actors, and for moviegoers. Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 11:44 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

The future of the movies is wearing 3-D glasses
"Avatar" isn't alone out there -- motion capture has altered the landscape  of motion pictures while providing some incredibly creative people with new toys to play with. Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 11:44 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Akon says Lady Gaga ‘pretty much retired me’
Hip-hop star has been cashing in since he signed the red-hot pop singer to his KonLive imprint at Interscope Records after she was dropped from at least one major record label. Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 11:34 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Lesbian-led film wins cheers at Berlin Festival (AFP)
AFP - Julianne Moore and Annette Bening star as a married lesbian couple whose two children go looking for their sperm donor in a movie met with cheers Wednesday at the 60th Berlin Film Festival. Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 11:14 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Moore, Bening team up in lesbian family comedy
Julianne Moore and Annette Bening team up in "The Kids Are All Right" in which they play a long-term lesbian couple whose lives are turned upside down when their two teenage children contact their biological father. Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 10:44 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

The numbers start to add up on ‘Lost’
Spoiler alert: The riddle of the recurring digits 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42 — the source of much fan fascination and debate since they popped up on Hurley’s winning lottery ticket in season 1 — was solved Tuesday. Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 10:38 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Iranian film directors: More funding, independence
Making movies in Iran is becoming increasingly difficult because of economic constraints that art house directors say leave them dependent on outside funding and fueling a lively underground scene. Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 9:58 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Film explores Muslims struggling with life in West
German-Afghan director Burhan Qurbani shines the spotlight on the difficulties facing young Muslims in the western world in his first feature film "Shahada," set in multicultural Berlin. Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 9:43 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Don’t do it, Conan! Say no to Fox!
Yes, Fox has long hungered for a piece of the late-night pie and Conan has a lot going for him, but I must make a plea: Don't do it, Conan. Avoid Fox's lusty gaze. Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 9:33 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Newsweek: Mayer's comments reflect wider racism
The worst part of John Mayer's deplorable Playboy interview? He's just saying what others are thinking. Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 8:02 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Berlin film follows Muslims struggling with crises
A first-time German director's film about Muslims struggling to come to terms with unwanted pregnancy, homosexuality and other challenges to their beliefs debuted Wednesday at the Berlin film festival. Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 7:17 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Rip Torn's court date postponed to March
A judge in Connecticut has postponed actor Rip Torn's next court appearance until March, citing a scheduling conflict. Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 6:42 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Rihanna: ‘Rated R’ was ‘venting’ against Brown
Rihanna says going into the studio just weeks after being assaulted on Feb. 8, 2009, by then-boyfriend Chris Brown was cathartic. Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 5:32 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Coroner: Alexander McQueen died of hanging
A British coroner official told an inquest into the death of Alexander McQueen that the fashion designer died of asphyxiation and hanging. Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 5:32 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Scorsese, Robertson keep waltzing with `Shutter'
"The Last Waltz" may have been a festive parting for the members of the Band, but for Martin Scorsese and Robbie Robertson, it was the opening number. Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 5:27 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

3 weeks to go: Oscar producers share challenges
Putting on the Academy Awards is a major undertaking, as first-time Oscar producing pair Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman are learning. They've agreed to talk with The Associated Press to offer occasional updates on the day-to-day challenges of putting Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 5:27 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Berlinale becomes showcase for German film revival
German cinema was once the ugly duckling at the Berlin Film Festival -- only a handful of home-made films were grudgingly allowed in the program. Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 4:06 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Oscar nominees revel in newfound glory
Not long ago, Lee Daniels received a phone call out of left field: George Lucas had seen his film "Precious" and wanted the director to come to his Skywalker Ranch for a visit. Daniels flew up north, had lunch with Lucas and even spent the night in one Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 4:01 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

"Shutter Island" scribe raised on violent myths
The rare female screenwriter working in non-romantic comedy genres, Laeta Kalogridis has had her hands on a diverse array of scripts in the past 15 years -- "Scream 3," "Tomb Raider," "Wonder Woman," "Something Wicked This Way Comes," "Night Watch," and Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 3:20 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Jeff Bridges, Christoph Waltz cruising to Oscars
Can anyone beat Jeff Bridges and Christoph Waltz? Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 3:20 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Erector Set looking to make big-screen debut
The Erector Set line of construction toys is coming to the big screen. Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 3:00 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Syfy teams with Corman for "Dinoshark" movie
Roger Corman, the B-movie titan behind cable channel Syfy movies "Supergator" and "Dinocroc," is venturing into the waters with a new creature feature next month. Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 1:53 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

CORRECTED - "Freaks and Geeks" creator wedded to Wiig comedy
"Freaks and Geeks" creator Paul Feig will direct a wedding-themed comedy starring Kristen Wiig. Read More

posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 12:45 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments