New Frankenweenie image released

A completely new image remains released by Disney to have the ability to promote Frankenweenie, the forthcoming stop-motion adventure from Tim Burton.Within it, we view Burton's youthful protagonist Victor searching lovingly lower at his pet pooch Sparky. Nothing macabre relating to this, it may seem, but this being Burton, there's more to things than what you know already. Namely, that Sparky remains cut in the dead!The film is really a full-length adaptation in the online video of the title the director first made waves back in 1984. That version was shot in live-action however, whereas the completely new film sees Burton return to the painstaking stop-motion process found in Corpse Bride as well as the Nightmare Before Christmas.Already, the quantity of detail involved is apparent for individuals to find out, with Victor's mattress room lovingly adorned with a number of science-fiction trappings, together with a watch-catching poster for 25,000 Leagues Beneath The Sea.Frankenweenie will draw upon the vocal talents of Congressman Congressman Christopher Lee, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara and Martin Landau, and you'll be released inside the Uk on 5 October 2012.

Route One partners on Korea fund

Route One Films has entered into a $110 million film and television equity fund partnership with the South Korean government, CJ E&M, Lotte Entertainment and Sovik Venture Capital to form the Sovik Global Contents Investment Fund, the largest entertainment fund in Korean history.Led by managing partners Jay Stern ("Horrible Bosses"), Russell Levine and Chip Diggins ("AWOL"), Route One will produce a slate of films financed by the SGCI fund. In an effort to court both U.S. and international auds, the slate will include thrillers, comedies and action films budgeted in the $15 million to $30 million range.In addition, the fund will finance international co-productions and a slate of Korean-language TV dramas to be distributed throughout Asia. Route One will also co-produce and consult on international co-productions financed by the fund. CJ E&M and Lotte Entertainment will handle Asian distribution."Route One Films is an ideal partner to help the Korean content industry travel overseas, especially to the U.S.," said Sovik prexy Park Hyun Tae. "This partnership opens the door for many of Korea's finest talent, production companies and post-production facilities. This is a win/win partnership for both sides.""This marks a new era in cooperation between the Hollywood film industry and the Korean film community," Stern said. "The South Korean film industry and the South Korean government are worldwide leaders in finance, distribution and exhibition of films throughout Asia. This partnership with Route One will further open an avenue to Hollywood creativity and talent that will expand the content side of the Korean industry.""We are very fortunate to be involved with three of the most active and talented film companies in Asia in Sovik, Lotte and CJ E&M," Diggins added. "We're very excited about the development slate we've already created and look forward to seeing our projects come to life on film."A development, finance and production company based in Los Angeles and San Francisco, Route One will continue to develop films to produce or co-finance with other American and foreign partners. Route One development head Megan Hughes will be involved in both Korean-based and American-based projects. The company currently has a development slate of 16 projects and plans to make up to two films a year. Contact Jeff Sneider at jeff.sneider@variety.com

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever: Theater Review

Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures The San Francisco Critics Circle rallied around The Tree of Life on Sunday, naming it the best picture of the year and giving its best director award to the film's Terrence Malick. It also singled out the movie'sEmmanuel Lubezki for best cinematography.our editor recommendsGotham Awards 2011: 'Tree of Life,' 'Beginners' Tie for Best FeatureThe Tree of Life: Cannes ReviewJessica Chastain 'The Tree of Life' Featurette The group, comprised of 31 Bay Area film critics, met at the Variety Club Screening Room, where it voted Gary Oldman best actor for his portrayal of a British intelligence officer in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spywhile hailing Tilda Swinton as best actress for portraying the mother of a severely troubled boy in We Need to Talk About Kevin. PHOTOS: Gotham Awards 2011 Red Carpet Arrivals: Tilda Swinton, Elizabeth Olsen and Other Supporting actor and actress awards went to Albert Brooks for Drive and Vanessa Redgrave for Coriolanus. The Tinker writing team of Bridget O'Connor and Peter Straughan took the best adapted screenplay prize, and J.C. Chandor received the best original screenplay prize for Margin Call. Rango was named best animated feature; Certified Copy, best foreign language film; and Tabloid, best documentary. STORY:Gotham Awards 2011: 'Tree of Life,' 'Beginners' Tie for Best Feature A special citation for an underappreciated independent film was given to The Mill and the Cross. The National Film Preservation Foundation received the Marlon Riggs Award for courage and vision in the Bay Area film community. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 'X-Men' & 'Tree of Life' Premieres Tilda Swinton Gary Oldman The Tree of Life Terrence Malick We Need to Talk About Kevin Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

SF Experts: Tree Of Existence Best Pic, Director Gary Oldman, Tilda Swinton Best Stars

The Tree Of Existence required honors for the best picture and finest director Terrence Malick once the San Franscisco Film Experts Circle introduced their honours for 2011 on Sunday. Two stars who’ve produced lots of buzz but happen to be largely overlooked, Gary Oldman and Tilda Swinton, were honored for the best actor and actress in Mess, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and We Have To Discuss Kevin. Full listing of those who win follows: Best Picture: The Tree of Existence Best Director: Terrence Malick, The Tree of Existence Best Original Script: J.C. Chandor, Margin Call Best Modified Script: Bridget OConnor & Peter Straughan, Mess Tailor Soldier Spy Best Actor: Gary Oldman, Mess Tailor Soldier Spy Best Actress: Tilda Swinton, We have to Discuss Kevin Best Supporting Actor: Albert Brooks, Drive Best Supporting Actress: Vanessa Redgrave, Coriolanus Best Animated Feature: Rango Best Language Film: Licensed Copy Best Documentary: Tabloid Best Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki, The Tree of Existence Special Citation for underappreciated independent cinema: The Mill And Also The Mix Marlon Riggs Award for courage & vision within the San Francisco Bay Area film community: National Film Upkeep Foundation Since 1997, the Bay Area-based nonprofits fundraiser and grant-giving programs have supported the restoration and upkeep of 100s of rare U.S. films. Brought by director Annette Melville and assistant director Shaun Lambert, the NFPF makes this motion picture legacy open to the general public through its Treasures DVD box sets, such as the 2011 release Free Airline, 1898-1938.”

'The Dark Dark night Rises' Prologue Screening

I had been among the lucky couple of who got to look into the screening last evening from the first six minutes of "The Dark Dark night Increases" in IMAX. Director Christopher Nolan introduced the prologue, singing the praises from the IMAX format and saying he really wants to return some feeling of grandeur towards the moviegoing experiencesomething that's been "chipped away at" through the years. The footage is going to be readily available for audiences who browse the IMAX tests of "Jason Bourne: Ghost Protocol" a few days of 12 ,. 16.Warner Bros. has particularly requested journalists to not detail the footage which was proven or hand out the plot, and that i wouldn't wish to accomplish that anyway. Suffice to express we obtain a good consider the film's prime baddie Bane, performed through the great Tom Sturdy, who labored with Nolan in "Beginning." And once more, Nolan has crafted a thrilling action sequence. Pleased to say Bane looks correctly terrifying and intense. Around the downside, be prepared to hear lots of complaints concerning the fact that Sturdy, under Bane's mask, was virtually unintelligible. Some journalists were insisting the film needed subtitles, I am wishing some redubbing or sweetening from the seem could make Bane seem just a little clearer.Following the prologue, i was treated with a shots in the movie, which incorporated a fast look into Frederick Gordon-Levitt, Hathaway As Catwoman both in the Catwoman suit and what seems to become a prison jumpsuit, and Batman charging Bane within an old-fashioned fistfight. There is also an amazing picture of Bane holding something which I'd rather not hand out.Following the screening, I spoke briefly to Nolan, who stated "The Dark Dark night Increases" will feature more IMAX footage compared to previous filmclose for an hour's worth. For filming the ultimate installment of his Batman trilogy, which he's presently editing, Nolan stated it had been "bittersweet."Find Out More In The Behind The Curtain BLOG

Alan Menken to Compose Score for Relativity's Snow White Film 'Mirror Mirror'

"What to Expect When You're Expecting" The trailer for What to Expect When You're Expecting, the pregnancy comedy with a star-studded cast led by Elizabeth Banks (who also has Lionsgate's anticipated Hunger Games movie in April), has debuted.our editor recommendsAlcon Entertainment Teams With Lionsgate on 'What to Expect When You're Expecting'Kim Fields Added to 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' Cast'True Blood's' Joe Manganiello Talks His New Movie, 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' The feature film adaptation of the guidebook of the same name by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel follows five couples as they going through the pregnancy process. "I'm calling it. Pregnancy sucks! Making a human being is really hard. I have no control over my body or my emotions. Carebear, I'm sorry, all I want to do is punch you in the face," Banks declares. The other couples -- played by Brooklyn Decker and Dennis Quaid; Anna Kendrick and Chace Crawford; Cameron Diaz and Matthew Morrison; and Jennifer Lopez (in a similar to 2010's The Back-Up Plan) and Rodrigo Santoro -- are all preparing for (and learning about) their new additions in their own way. Chris Rock, Joe Maganiello and Rebel Wilson co-star. "Welcome to escrow, bitch." Written by Shauna Cross and Heather Hach and directed by Kirk Jones, What to Expect When You're Expecting hits the big screen on May 11, 2012. Watch the trailer below: PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery Hollywood's New Leading Ladies Cameron Diaz Elizabeth Banks Jennifer Lopez

Exclusive: George Lopez's First Publish-Talk Show Project Lands at Fox

George Lopez George Lopez is plotting his go back to TV, but this time around behind your camera. Fox verifies it's creating a comedy project from Lopez in line with the existence of comedian Mark Viera. The untitled half-hour may be the first project to become produced by Lopez since The best spinner's canceled his late-evening series Lopez Tonight in August. Viera stars like a blue-collar guy who buys a building within the Bronx to be able to stay near to his roots and train his boy street inteligence. Your decision surprises his wife and backfires when his extended Latino family moves in. Chris Situation (Upon the market at 35) is writing the script and can executive produce, together with Lopez and Leslie Kolins Small. Warner Bros. TV, that also created ABC's George Lopez sitcom, may be the studio. Case's other credits include Reba, Titus and Spin City. Very busy author also offers a script (with Joey Gutierrez) in contention at CBS. Viera, who indeed originates in the Bronx, was featured on Martin Lawrence Presents first Amendment Operate as well as guested on 30 Rock. Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!