http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/index.php FamilyVideo.com Entertainment News en-us Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:45:01 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19667624/did-you-hear-about-the-morgans-is-a-fun-outrageous-comedy Did You Hear About the Morgans will be released on DVD Tuesday, March 16 and it's bound to create a splash. The lighthearted comedy starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant is a flick that will make anyone and everyone chuckle. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:03:05 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19667640/the-princess-and-the-frog-is-a-great-film-for-all-ages CGI and 3D films have been wowing audiences recently, but moviegoers should remember that standard 2D animation still carries some serious weight. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:03:02 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19667653/tron-legacy-stars-jeff-bridges-and-olivia-wilde The official trailer for Tron: Legacy has been released, and it's safe to say it's stunning. While fans of science-fiction will certainly adore the film, moviegoers of all ages and personalities are sure to get a kick out of this upcoming blockbuster. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:03:59 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19665126/official-the-twilight-saga-eclipse-trailer-released-online The Twilight Saga: Eclipse trailer has officially been released, giving fans of the series a quick glimpse at the third installment. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:03:54 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19665135/the-green-zone-stars-matt-damon Matt Damon is all over the silver screen at the moment. Fans of The Bourne Identity series will enjoy his latest movie Green Zone, due in theaters March 12. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:03:52 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19662474/actor-corey-haim-is-remembered-for-his-iconic-roles Former 80s heartthrob Corey Haim passed away from an apparent drug overdose today. He was only 38-years old. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:03:52 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19662481/astro-boy-a-computer-animated-gem The computer-animated flick Astro Boy is due out on DVD March 16, and it's a must-see. The PG-rated film, which is based on a Japanese series of the same name, provides a fantastic way for a family to spend an evening together. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:03:49 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19662489/mars-needs-moms-set-for-march-2011-release 3D movies are all the rage now, and it looks like the fad will continue for a while. Disney has just announced their film Mars Needs Moms, which is scheduled for release in March 2011, will be available to watch in three-dimensional footage. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:03:45 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19659870/the-iron-man-2-trailer-now-available-online The sequel to Iron Man has been in the works for a while, and now the official trailer has been released. Diehard fans of the franchise will be excited to learn that the upcoming film will not disappoint. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:03:41 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19659879/hot-tub-time-machine-will-hit-theaters-march-26 Hot Tub Time Machine will be in theaters soon, and the buzz has been off the charts. It looks like audiences are eagerly anticipating the goofy story of a group of guys who travel to the past in a magical hot tub. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:03:38 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19646960/shes-out-of-my-league-due-in-theaters-march-12 The film She's Out of My League, which is due out in theaters next week, has been generating a lot of buzz. The creators of this romantic comedy may just have a hit on their hands. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:03:39 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19657250/john-hughes-tribute-was-a-highlight-of-oscar-ceremony The Oscars took a moment to recognize the work of the late Hollywood filmmaker John Hughes last night. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:03:40 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19657253/sandra-bullock-honored-for-best-and-worst-actress Sandra Bullock, whom many believe is experiencing the most successful year of her career, collected two statuettes for her acting this past weekend. Still, one award may elicit chuckles rather than adoration. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:03:37 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19657260/tim-burton-will-produce-abraham-lincoln-vampire-hunter Although Tim Burton's much-anticipated Alice in Wonderland has yet to hit theaters, it looks like the wacky director is already planning to sink his teeth into another project. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:03:34 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19657264/melissa-joan-hart-stars-in-nine-dead Fans of horror classics like Saw and Halloween will love Nine Dead, which will be released on DVD Tuesday, March 9 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:03:31 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19654696/hachi-a-dogs-tale-features-richard-gere Films featuring animals aren't just for kids. Fans of the dog dramas Lassie and Old Yeller will get a kick out of Hachi: A Dog's Tale. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 18:03:12 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19654704/james-cameron-and-kathryn-bigelow-go-head-to-head-on-oscar-night Will the Oscars, which air this Sunday, turn out to be a battle of the exes Both James Cameron and Kathryn Bigelow are nominated for the Best Director Award, and thier films are also competing for Best Picture. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 18:03:09 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19652137/the-dark-fields-stars-robert-de-niro-and-bradley-cooper Robert De Niro will never be short of a gig. The lauded actor just signed on to star with Bradley Cooper in the thriller The Dark Fields. Thu, 4 Mar 2010 18:03:07 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19652142/the-right-oscar-bets-could-help-you-win-big Are you hoping that your favorite film wins big at the Oscars this coming Sunday It may be wise to check out the odds before you place your bets. Thu, 4 Mar 2010 18:03:03 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19649495/arthur-remake-to-be-directed-by-modern-family-bigwig The long-talked about remake of Arthur finally has someone to sit in the director's chair. Jason Winer, who is best known for his work on the new ABC comedy Modern Family, has been given the coveted job. Wed, 3 Mar 2010 18:03:55 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19646956/planet-51-is-fun-for-the-whole-family Scary alien movies have been dominating the big screen lately. However, Planet 51, which will be released on DVD March 9, is a fun, safe film for the whole family. Wed, 3 Mar 2010 04:03:53 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19644308/the-syfy-mini-series-alice-now-available-on-dvd Many moviegoers are eagerly anticipating the release of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, which will hit theaters this week. Tue, 2 Mar 2010 04:03:47 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19644315/is-there-a-zoolander-2-in-the-works Zoolander, a laugh-out-loud comedy, followed male model Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller), who was struggling to maintain his prominent position in the fashion industry because of the rising popularity of his competition, Hansel McDonald (Owen Wilson). Tue, 2 Mar 2010 04:03:44 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19641561/is-the-yellow-handkerchief-the-next-the-notebook The Notebook, which told the epic love story of Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling) and Allie Hamilton (Rachel McAdams) made both of its leads household names, and defined the idea of romance for a generation of teenagers. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:02:21 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19641564/the-crazies-is-a-remake-of-a-70s-classic The Crazies is a remake of a 1973 film of the same name that follows the inhabitants of a small town, Ogden Marsh, Iowa, who are made ill by a germ that is leaked into their water supply. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:02:18 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19638680/bruce-willis-to-star-in-unbreakable-sequel Fans of M. Night Shyamalan will be happy to hear that a sequel to Unbreakable might soon be in the works. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:02:18 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19638686/old-dogs-stars-john-travolta-and-robin-williams Old Dogs tells the story of Charlie Reed (John Travolta) and Dan Rayburn (Robin Williams), two friends who run a sports marketing firm together. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:02:16 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19638690/angelina-jolie-to-star-in-salt Angelina Jolie is no stranger to action movies. In fact, from Gone in 60 Seconds and Tomb Raider to Wanted, Jolie appears to have become the go-to girl when producers are working on a fast-paced shoot 'em up thriller. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:02:11 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19635830/jonah-hill-to-star-in-the-sitter Jonah Hill, the curly-haired comedian best known for his roles in Superbad and Forgetting Sarah Marshall will be appearing in a new film called The Sitter, directed by David Gordon Green. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:02:09 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19635831/helena-bonham-carter-reveals-secrets-from-the-set-of-harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows Harry Potter fans are anxious for the arrival of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, which will be released in two parts. The first half will hit theaters in November of this year, and the second is slated to be out in July 2011. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:02:07 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19635833/matt-damon-may-portray-robert-kennedy-in-biographical-film There has been much speculation that Boston-native Matt Damon is about to sign on to play Robert Kenney in a bio-pic about the politician's life. The film will be based on the biography Robert Kennedy: His Life written by Evan Thomas. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:02:04 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19633032/alice-in-wonderland-will-hit-theaters-march-5 The much-anticipated Alice in Wonderland will hit theaters next week, and audiences can't wait. The film, which is directed by Tim Burton, features two of his favorite actors - Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter and Helena Bonham Carter as the Red Queen. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:02:03 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19633039/jesse-eisenberg-stars-in-holy-rollers Holy Rollers stars Jesse Eisenberg as Sam Gold, a young Hasidic Jew who lives in Brooklyn and deals Ecstasy. The film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, was just picked up for distribution by Independent Pictures and should be rolling into movie theaters this summer. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:02:56 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19630386/the-box-will-be-released-on-dvd-february-23 Cameron Diaz and James Marsden appear in The Box, a psychological thriller that tells the story of Arthur and Norma Lewis (Marsden and Diaz), a young couple who are presented with a moral quandary. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:02:02 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19630387/coraline-up-for-best-animated-feature Coraline, directed by Henry Selick, is based on the 2002 novel of the same name. The film tells the story of an enthusiastic young girl who is bored in the country home to which she and her parents have recently relocated. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:02:00 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19630388/seann-william-scott-to-star-in-another-american-pie-film It has been speculated that another American Pie movie may soon be in the works. The franchise, which had three theatrical releases including the original, American Pie followed by American Pie 2 and American Wedding, is planning another installment in the comedy series. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:02:57 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19629965/were-proud-to-announce-the-winners-of-our-family-video-movie-review-contest Family Video recently hosted a movie review contest that was designed to encourage film buffs to try their hand at reviewing one of their favorite films. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:02:51 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19627513/the-twilight-saga-breaking-dawn-debate-seems-to-be-over There was much debate over The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, the final installation in The Twilight Saga. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:02:37 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19627522/amanda-seyfried-to-star-in-the-next-catherine-hardwicke-film It's rumored that Seyfried is favored to play the heroine in a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:02:35 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19627530/alexis-bledel-discusses-a-gilmore-girls-movie Fans of the WB's hit show Gilmore Girls have been campaigning for a movie based on the show since the program's finale in 2007. Though rumors have been swirling that a reunion is in the works, nothing has been confirmed as of yet. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:02:32 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19625066/the-fantastic-mr-fox-nominated-for-best-animated-feature-film Wes Anderson is well-known for his stylistic approach to filmmaking, which has given the director a cult-following of hip movie buffs. However, though he puts his stamp on The Fantastic Mr. Fox, the film is likely to appeal to a broader audience than his previous work. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:02:31 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19625073/fans-of-the-departed-will-love-animal-kingdom Many movies head to the Sundance Film Festival in the hopes of gaining the distribution of a major studio. That's exactly what happened for Animal Kingdom, an Australian film that attracted the praise of critics and has generated a lot of buzz since its screening. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:02:29 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19625079/director-of-the-bourne-identity-to-make-a-film-about-attica-prison-riot Doug Liman, the filmmaker who helmed Mr. and Mrs. Smith and The Bourne Identity, is planning to try his hand at telling the story of the 1971 revolt at Attica Prison in upstate New York. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:02:27 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19622473/heavy-rain-will-be-released-on-februaury-23 Video game fans are anxiously awaiting the release of Heavy Rain, which has generated a lot of buzz, despite the fact that not much is known about the details of the plot as of yet. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:02:19 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19622459/the-men-behind-freaks-and-geeks-reunite-for-a-wedding-comedy Fans of Judd Apatow's comedy hits like 40-year-old Virgin and Knocked Up are likely to be familiar with his work on Freaks and Geeks, a show that is famous for being cancelled despite its cult-like following and excellent reviews. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:02:14 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19619915/get-him-to-the-greek-stars-jonah-hill-and-russell-brand Fans of Forgetting Sarah Marshall will be happy to see Russell Brand return to the big screen as Aldous Snow, his hilarious character from the comedy blockbuster. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:02:08 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19619926/the-ghost-writer-stars-ewan-mcgregor-and-pierce-brosnan The Ghost Writer tells the story of a successful British author who is asked to finish the memoirs of the former British Prime Minister Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan). Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:02:05 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19617329/where-the-wild-things-are-coming-soon-to-dvd Audiences of all ages delighted in Spike Jonze's reimagining of the classic children's book Where the Wild Things Are. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:02:04 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19614630/johnny-depp-to-star-in-the-lone-ranger Johnny Depp fans have long been anticipating the actor's next film, Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, which is due to hit theaters on March 5. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:02:37 CST http://www.familyvideo.com/entertainment-news/article/19613252/district-9-nominated-for-best-picture District 9 is a science fiction thriller directed by Neill Blomkamp and produced by Peter Jackson, who helmed the Academy Award-Winning The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:02:41 CST