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August 16, 2016
Special Screenings of Autism Documentary “Life, Animated” for People on the Spectrum
The award-winning documentary "Life, Animated" tells the story of Owen Suskind, a young man with autism, who used Disney movies to teach himself how to understand and communicate with other people. Regal Cinemas will have a special screening for those who need quieter environment in...
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Audio Book: Moby Dick Read By Actors, Writers, and a Prime Minister
Herman Melville's classic Moby Dick is available for free, read aloud by actors, writers, and more, including Tilda Swinton, Stephen Fry, Neil Tennant, Fiona Shaw, Will Self, Benedict Cumberbatch, China Miéville, Tony Kushner, John Waters, Simon Callow, Sir David Attenborough, former Prime Minister David Cameron, and Pulitzer Prize winning poet Mary Oliver.
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Interview: Travis Knight on “Kubo and the Two Strings”
On my visit to LAIKA, I spoke with producer/director Travis Knight about this week's magical new release, "Kubo and the Two Strings," one of my favorite films of the year.
Knight, who is also the CEO of LAIKA, said that the project started a decade ago, and "all of our lives poured this thing into the world....We have a multi-national crew pulled from around the world. We are magpies,...
Knight, who is also the CEO of LAIKA, said that the project started a decade ago, and "all of our lives poured this thing into the world....We have a multi-national crew pulled from around the world. We are magpies,...
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Trailer Exclusive: “My Many Sons,” the story of Basketball Coach Don Meyer
Don Meyer is the winningest coach in college basketball history. He continued to coach and win following a near-fatal car accident that left him confined to a wheelchair. More important than the games won or the challenges overcome are the lessons in courage, integrity, and dedication he taught a generation of young players. "My Many Sons" is his story, with Judge Reinhold playing the lead role.
Here is the real Don Meyer accepting his...
Here is the real Don Meyer accepting his...
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August 15, 2016
Exclusive Clip from “Welcome to Monster High” in Theaters August 27
On August 27, Fathom Events presents "Welcome to Monster High" in theaters across the country and we are thrilled to present an exclusive clip.
It's a sweet story of kindness and friendship in partnership with Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation. "Welcome to Monster High™" brings the message of furthering the reach of Lady Gaga's #KindMonsters Movement to this story that...
It's a sweet story of kindness and friendship in partnership with Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation. "Welcome to Monster High™" brings the message of furthering the reach of Lady Gaga's #KindMonsters Movement to this story that...
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Interview: Pete Oswald, Production Designer of the “Angry Birds” Movie
Pete Oswald, production designer of the Angry Birds movie, talked to me at Comic-Con about adapting the iconic game for the big screen. Angry Birds is out on DVD/Blu-ray this week.
He said his task was to "rebrand characters everyone already knows, creating a movie that is fresh but still recognizable." In the game, the characters are stylized bouncing balls. In a movie, they have to show emotion, and they have to be appealing and likeable enough to...
He said his task was to "rebrand characters everyone already knows, creating a movie that is fresh but still recognizable." In the game, the characters are stylized bouncing balls. In a movie, they have to show emotion, and they have to be appealing and likeable enough to...
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New on DVD: Angry Birds — Exclusive Clip!
We're delighted to have a clip from The Angry Birds Movie, out this week on DVD/Blu-Ray and streaming.
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August 14, 2016
Trailer: Eddie Murphy in “Mr. Church”
Eddie Murphy takes a serious role in "Mr. Church," which looks a lot like another film from this same director, "Driving Miss Daisy."
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Trailer: Rogue One
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frdj1...
Remember how Mon Mothma said, “Many Bothans died to bring us this information.”
This could be that story....
Remember how Mon Mothma said, “Many Bothans died to bring us this information.”
This could be that story....
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August 13, 2016
Interview: Ira Sachs on “Little Men”
Ira Sachs is one of my favorite filmmakers and one of my favorite people to interview. So it was a very great pleasure to speak to him about his new film, Little Men.
The last time we spoke, you were still a fairly new father. The parents in this film really struggle with their middle school children, especially when they decide to give their parents the silent...
The last time we spoke, you were still a fairly new father. The parents in this film really struggle with their middle school children, especially when they decide to give their parents the silent...
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