Watch the teaser trailer for the upcoming thriller 7500 from filmmaker Takashi Shimizu (The Grudge).

DISNEY’S “JOHN CARTER” TEAMS UP WITH THE NFL

TO GIVE VIEWERS A CHANCE TO ENTER

“THE JOURNEY TO THE SUPER BOWL SWEEPSTAKES”

SPECIAL CODE REVEALED DURING “JOHN CARTER” 30-SECOND COMMERCIAL

BURBANK, CALIF. (January 30, 2012)– Disney announced today that they have collaborated with the NFL to give viewers anopportunity to enter The Journey to the Super Bowl Sweepstakes with an ad that will run during the Super Bowl XLVI broadcast on Sunday, February 5, 2012. The Grand Prize winner will receive a trip for two to Super Bowl XLVII in 2013 in New Orleans.

Viewers who are interested in entering the sweepstakes should tune into the game and watch for the “John Carter” commercial. During the airing of the 30-second spot, a code will be revealed. Viewers can then go to NFL.com/JohnCarter and input the code to be entered in the sweepstakes.

The Grand Prize is a trip for two to Super Bowl XLVII on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, La. The trip includes a 5-day/4-night trip for the winner and guest to attend the game, two tickets to Super Bowl XLVII and access to Game Day hospitality at the stadium. For more information on the sweepstakes and for the official rules, visit NFL.com/JohnCarter.

“John Carter” is a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars) and is based on a classic novel byEdgar Rice Burroughs, whose highly imaginative adventures served as inspiration for many filmmakers, both past and present. The film, directed by Academy Award®–winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton, tells the story of war-weary, former military captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.

Disneypresents “John Carter,” with Jim Morris, Colin Wilson and Lindsey Collins producing, and screenplay by Andrew Stanton & Mark Andrews and Michael Chabon, based on the story “A Princess of Mars,” by Edgar Rice Burroughs. “John Carter” is slated for a March 9, 2012 release.

For more information about the movie visit the official Website: disney.com/johncarter.

Trademarks JOHN CARTER, JCM Design, JOHN CARTER OF MARS, BARSOOM, and PRINCESS OF MARS, owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. and used by permission.

Just announced! Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury) joins Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Clark Gregg (Agent Coulson), and Director Joss Whedon in our Global Fan Chat today! Assemble at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT!

“MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS” ASSEMBLE ON TWITTER

MARVEL STUDIOS SPONSORS GLOBAL TWITTER CHAT WITH DIRECTOR AND CAST FOR FANS AROUND THE WORLD

PARTICIPANTS GET TEASE OF “MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS”

30-SECOND SUPER BOWL SPOT AND CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES

 

BURBANK, CALIF. (January 27, 2012)–Marvel Studios announced today that they will be sponsoring a Global Twitter Chat on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 11 a.m. (PST) with cast members and the director of their highly anticipated action-adventure “Marvel’s The Avengers,” opening in theaters on May 4, 2012. The 30-minute live tweeting event features writer/director Joss Whedon and cast members Tom Hiddleston and Clark Gregg.

Fans around the world will be able to participate in the Q&A on Twitter by using the @Avengers handle and the #Avengers hashtag. Participating fans will have the opportunity to see a 10-second tease of the 30-second Super Bowl spot that will air during Super Bowl XLVI on February 5 on NBC. They will also have a chance to answer “Avengers” trivia for a chance to win “Avengers” prize packs.

International fans will be able to submit questions for the talent in their native language through a global translation tool provided by Ortsbo.com. The chat will be moderated by Marvel’s @Agent_M.

“Marvel’s The Avengers” is the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, NickFury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.

Starring Robert DowneyJr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, JeremyRenner and Tom Hiddleston, with Stellan Skarsgård and Samuel L. Jackson, and written and directed by Joss Whedon, “Marvel’s The Avengers” is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since.

“Marvel’s The Avengers” is presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures. The film is being produced by Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige and executive produced by Alan Fine, Stan Lee, Jon Favreau, Louis D’Esposito, Patricia Whitcher, Victoria Alonso and Jeremy Latcham. The film is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Follow @Avengers on Twitter for more details.

 

 

 

From January  19^th through January 29th Hollywood invaded the sleeping resort town of Park City Utah, or more precisely 50,000 people descended en mass to check out the highest profile film fest this side of Cannes.  Sundance receives more coverage than you can imagine. You can’t walk five feet without seeing some form of news correspondent filming there piece on the fest, and it’s not just the US, Sundance is truly a multicultural, multinational gathering to celebrate both cinema and the young independent voice. For the first timer who is used to the nonstop media barrage from the likes of Access Hollywood and E! entertainments of the world that hype the city Ad nauseum, Upon arrival there is a good chance that you are going to be in for a shock. The hustle and the bustle during the day is kept to a minimum, Screenings start at 8:30 am with every night showcasing a midnight screening, which means during the day the biggest crowd you are likely to find is the lineup for the bus system or for parking (They shut down all main street parking).  What Park City truly has if you are looking to mingle within the Entertainment Industry is the Night Life, Major corporate sponsors shell out huge dollars to throw elaborate bashes and bring in A list talent. The darker the night sky becomes the more likely you are to notice the crowds gathering, it’s as if the sleepy town is overrun by Vampires, albeit drunken rambling Vampires who passed on going to Las Vegas and decided instead to head to Utah for ten days.

The parties and talent that the corporate sponsors bring in is unparalleled; Microsofts Bing Bar featured the likes of Jason Mraz, The Civil Wars, Cobra Starship, Drake, Quincy Jones and Asher Roth. SkullCandy and Bandpage created the Compound which hosted ?uestlove, DJ James Murphy. Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland better known as “The Crystal Method” and Lil Jon while bring in the likes of Woody Harelson and Michael Cera. To celebrate the release of “A Celebration of Music in Film” lucky individuals were treated to sets by ICE-T and Chuck D of Public Enemy Fame. Sundance and Grey Goose brought Paul Simon to the longstanding ICONOCLAST series. To announce the creation of their production company Living Breathing films Corey Taylor (front man) and M. Shawn Crahan (Percussionist) both of famed, groundbreaking Metal outfit Slipknot performed and acoustic show. In addition to all of these events Eddie Izzard performed a show and Ben Stiller participated in a panel discussion for the 20^th anniversary of his directorial debut “Reality Bites” which debuted at Sundance.

The fest however isn’t just a giant party in fact that isn’t even the focus of it (Although opening weekend many might beg to differ). The 10 day festival is meant to highlight the voice of independent film which means major power players swoop into town to find the next Reservoir Dogs, Blair Witch, Clerks, Precious, Garden State, Napoleon Dynamite, Saw etc..

The Following were all acquired during the festival, ATO (Shadow Dancer),CBS Films (The Words)Entertainment One (Wish You Were Here),Focus Features (For a Good Time Call…),Fox Searchlight (The Surrogate, Beasts of the Southern Wild),IFC Films (Simon Killer, Liberal Arts),IFC Midnight (The Pact),Indomina (Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap),LD Distribution (Black Rock),Lionsgate Films/Roadside Attractions (Arbitrage),Magnolia Pictures (The Queen of Versailles, 2 Days in New York, Compliance, Nobody Walks),Magnolia/Magnet (V/H/S),Millennium (Red Lights),Sony Pictures Classics (Searching for Sugar Man, Celeste and Jesse Forever),Sony Pictures Worldwide (Robot and Frank),Sundance Selects (How to Survive a Plague)

The odds are long with thousands of films being submitted that you will even get into Sundance, just being accepted into the fest should make you feel like a winner, but to get the film that you have invested so much time and effort into getting picked up for distribution is akin to winning the lottery.

As with all festivals Sundance wraps everything up with an awards ceremony with 2012 being hosted by indie stalwart Parker Posey (It seems that there is an award for just about everyone).

The Grand Jury Prize: Documentary was presented by Charles Ferguson for The House I Live In

The Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic was presented by Justin Lin for Beasts of the Southern Wild

The World Cinema Jury Prize: Documentary was presented by Nick Fraser for The Law in These Parts

The World Cinema Jury Prize: Dramatic was presented by Julia Ormond to:Violeta Went to Heaven

for a full breakdown please go to http://cinemaassassin.com/sundance-announces-awards/

Overall the 2012 Sundance Film Festival presented 117 feature-length films, representing 30 countries by 45 first-time filmmakers, including 24 in competition. These films were selected from 4,042 feature-length film submissions composed of 2,059 U.S. and 1,983 international feature-length films. 91 films at the Festival were world premieres. The Short Film Program was comprised of 64 short films selected from a record 7,675 submissions.

The combination of being able to see tomorrows blockbuster months before a theatrical release, the chance to hobnob with Actors and the chance to get into a first rate party (Chances are though, if you’re not on the guest list, you won’t get in) all come together in eclectic stew to make Sundance the king of Film Festivals, while Robert Redford would prefer for the festival to go back to its roots and just focus on the films it’s the whole package that builds the Park City myth.