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STAMFORD, Conn., July 21, 2008 – WWE® is changing the name of its Los Angeles-based subsidiary from WWE Films to WWE Studios to better represent its focus on creating a diversified mix of filmed entertainment, including theatrical films, direct-to-DVD movies, and scripted television movies, series and reality programming.

“The name change reflects our focus on expanding the variety of projects that WWE intends to pursue, from theatrical films to direct-to-DVD to television and other media platforms,” said Michael Lake, President, WWE Studios. “WWE Studios will continue to pursue opportunities which expand the integration of the WWE brand and its Superstars into filmed entertainment.”    » read more »

New Season To Premiere Weekend Of September 6, 2008

Tuesday, Jul 22, 2008 - Television's most popular and respected movie review program, "At The Movies," today announced that two new charismatic co-hosts, Ben Lyons and Ben Mankiewicz, will co-host the next generation of the series when its new season begins the weekend of September 6, 2008. Both of these critics will bring their unique personalities and extensive qualifications to the series, and the show will also be adding several new exciting segments. This follows the announcement that famed Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert and his co-host Richard Roeper have bid farewell to the weekly television series.    » read more »

Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Nick Nolte And Robert Downey, Jr. Star In "Tropic Thunder" Which Opens In Theaters Nationwide August 15

NEW YORK, July 21 -- COMEDY CENTRAL(R) is doing some Method acting in "Reel Comedy: Tropic Thunder." The half-hour special premieres on Monday, August 11 at midnight.    » read more »

Passes $400 Million Overseas for $713 Million Worldwide to Date

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 30, 2008 -- Paramount Pictures and Lucasfilm Ltd.'s "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," directed by Steven Spielberg, produced by Frank Marshall and executive produced by George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy, crossed the $300 million mark domestically yesterday -- and topped $400 million overseas last Friday. With a cumulative gross of more than $713 million to date it is the highest grossing worldwide release of 2008.    » read more »

Beverly Hills, CA, June 23, 2008 — The 2001 Best Picture nominee “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” will be screened as the next feature in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ “Great To Be Nominated” series. The fantasy about a hobbit and his epic quest to end the reign of evil in his land by destroying an ancient ring will screen on Monday, June 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

Following the screening, producer Barrie Osborne, executive producer Mark Ordesky, film editor John Gilbert, supervising sound editor Ethan Van der Ryn, Oscar®-winning visual effects supervisor Jim Rygiel and U.S. casting director Victoria Burrows will participate in a discussion about the film.    » read more »

Beverly Hills, CA, June 23, 2008 – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 105 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitation will be the only additions in 2008 to the Academy’s roster of voting members.

“These individuals are all incredibly talented and a credit to the world of filmmaking,” said Academy President Sid Ganis. “They exemplify the high standards of the Academy and I welcome each and every one of them to our ranks.”    » read more »

Beverly Hills, CA, June 19, 2008 –– The governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences approved the rules for the 81st Academy Awards® at their Tuesday evening (6/17) meeting. The only significant changes were in the Music – Original Song category. Other modifications of the rules include normal date changes and minor “housekeeping” changes.

Three items of note were altered in the Original Song rules. First, while there continues to be no limit on the number of songs from a given film that can be submitted for consideration, no more than two songs from any one film may be nominated for an Academy Award.    » read more »