Posted by Judy Sloane on Mar 8, 2010 at 3:45 pm (EDT) in
Action/Thriller,
Film 
Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass, who collaborated on The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum together, are now turning their creative attention to the early, chaotic days of the Iraqi War. Matt Damon spoke of his new movie and his relationship with director Paul Greengrass at the press day for the film in New York…
Tags: Director, Green Zone, Matt Damon, Paul Greengrass
Posted by Judy Sloane on Feb 26, 2010 at 8:15 am (EDT) in
Comedy,
Film 
It’s a first for Kevin Smith. Cop Out marks the first outing as a director-for-hire. In New York, where the movie was shot, Kevin Smith spoke about this new and unique experience of helming a film he didn’t create.
Tags: Bruce Willis, Cop Out, Director, Kevin Smith, Tracy Morgan
Posted by Judy Sloane on Feb 25, 2010 at 1:49 pm (EDT) in
Fantasy,
Film 
It’s the seventh movie the director has collaborated on with actor Johnny Depp, who portrays a comic and tragic Mad Hatter. We spoke with Mr Burton at the press day for the film, where he talked about his version of a perennial classic… in 3D…
Tags: Alice in Wonderland (2010), Director, Johnny Depp, Tim Burton
Posted by Judy Sloane on Feb 24, 2010 at 11:45 am (EDT) in
Fantasy,
Film 
Alice in Wonderland marks the seventh collaboration between director Tim Burton and superstar Johnny Depp. Johnny Depp spoke about his relationship with Tim Burton and the secrets behind the Mad Hatter last weekend at the Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood…
Tags: Alice in Wonderland (2010), Director, Edward Scissorhands, Johnny Depp, Tim Burton, Willy Wonka
Posted by Judy Sloane on Feb 24, 2010 at 7:36 am (EDT) in
Drama,
Film 
Director Udayan Prasad was born in India, but moved to Britain at the age of nine. This is his second film but it has waited three years before it’s release now. He he talks about Twilight’s Kristen Stewart and in giving real life experiences to two of the other actors.
Tags: Director, Eddie Redmayne, Kristen Stewart, Maria Bello, Shiawasa no Kiiroi hankachi, Twilight Saga: New Moon, Udayan Prasad, William Hurt, Yellow Handkerchief
Posted by Judy Sloane on Feb 19, 2010 at 7:39 am (EDT) in
Drama,
Film 
The son of a Reverend Vernon Tyson wrote a book based on an racial incident he had witnessed. Director Jeb Stuart read that book and it made such an impression that he went on to make this movie. We spoke with Jeb Stuart and Ricky Schroder (who plays the Reverend) last week in Los Angeles…
Tags: Director, Jeb Stuart, Ricky Schroder
Posted by Judy Sloane on Feb 16, 2010 at 9:42 am (EDT) in
Action/Thriller,
Drama,
Film 
The first person producer Bradley J Fischer thought of to direct the movie was Martin Scorsese, but following his Oscar win he felt it was a lost cause. He couldn’t have been more wrong as Martin Scorsese related at the press conference for the movie in New York…
Tags: Director, Martin Scorsese, Shutter Island
Posted by Judy Sloane on Feb 14, 2010 at 9:29 am (EDT) in
Fantasy,
Film 
Chris Columbus, who helmed the first two Harry Potter movies, is working with Pierce Brosnan on this new movie. They had worked together on the comedy Mrs Doubtfire many years ago. Here they speak of their new venture into Greek mythology…
Tags: Chris Columbus, Director, Percy Jackson, Pierce Brosnan
Posted by Judy Sloane on Feb 5, 2010 at 9:41 am (EDT) in
Drama,
Film 
Nothing in Lasse Hallström’s eclectic career could indicate that he would end up directing a romantic drama. We spoke with Lasse about this new chapter in his career…
Tags: Dear John, Director, Lasse Hallström
Posted by Judy Sloane on Feb 1, 2010 at 7:38 am (EDT) in
Drama,
TV 
Based on a true story this tv movie tells the tale of a young woman’s perseverance while struggling with autism. Claire Danes totally transforms herself into the character. We asked her if it a huge onus playing someone who is alive…
Tags: Claire Danes, Director, Mick Jackson, Temple Grandin
