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Character World is launching a special 3D Toy Story range in time for Christmas
Licensing business Character World is predicting Disney's third Toy Story will be its biggest license of 2010. The film, one of the most anticipated films of the year has already taken film goers over the pond by storm with takings at $350m at the box office in its first weeks, and this success is set to be replicated in the UK. There is already a 90 per cent awareness of the Toy Story brand across Europe. Character World has seen a surge o... [more]
Four classic Maisy DVDs this summer to celebrate its 20th Anniversary
Maisy and her friends are 20 years old. The famous mouse became an instant hit from the moment she “drew herself” one day in 1989, according to author / illustrator Lucy Cousins, who has seen Maisy become a publishing and TV phenomenon for generations of pre-school children and parents, 27 million books sold worldwide. And to mark this special anniversary Universal Pictures (UK) is releasing four classic Maisy DVDs in July and August with all ... [more]
New Adventures for Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs
Originated from the best selling books by Ian Whybrow and Anthony Reynolds who just last year celebrated their 10th anniversary with worldwide book sales of over 3 million, Harry and his Bucket Full of Dinosaurs is adored by children the world over. Abbey Home Media are about to release a brand new set of adventures featuring Harry and his bucket full of Dinosaurs. This is a wonderfully imaginative programme produced by CCi Entertainment Ltd. ... [more]
Full-length LEGO movie brings the classic toy to life
For the first time ever, see the creative world of LEGO building come to life in the all-new feature length DVD movie. Meet Clutch Powers, the best builder and explorer in the LEGO universe as he heads off on his most dangerous mission yet. Join Clutch and his team of LEGO experts as their adventure leads them from LEGO CITY, to the SPACE POLICE prison planet, to the medieval world of Ashlar where they must help the rightful heir to the King’s th... [more]
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale transports fans to a fantastic world of mermaids
Barbie™ stars in an exciting underwater adventure in Barbie™ in A Mermaid Tale. Barbie stars as Merliah, a surfing champion from Malibu. One minute she’s a normal teenager and the next she learns a shocking family secret: she’s a mermaid! Merliah™ and her dolphin friend Zuma set off on an undersea adventure to rescue her mother, the queen of Oceana. With help from her new mermaid friends, Merliah™ saves the ocean kingdom. In the end, she dis... [more]
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Children 'need lessons on how to watch films'
Schoolchildren are to be given etiquette lessons in how watch films properly amid concerns they can no longer concentrate on movies without texting and talking throughout.
Repertory Films showing this week
Repertory Films Bistrot La Minette 623 S. 6th St.; 215-925-8000. www.bistrotlaminette.com. Amelie (France, 2001) 9/6. Clark Park Baltimore Ave. & 43d St.; 215-387-0919. www.clarkpark.info. Yo! Taxi (2003) & "Welcoming Change at the Philadelphia Museum of Art" (2009) 9/3. 8 pm.
Woo awarded Golden Lion for lifetime achievement
John Woo built his reputation with stylish Hong Kong action thrillers, then moved to Hollywood where he directed such big-budget blockbusters as "Mission Impossible II."
Mystics President Sheila Johnson Wants More For Her 'Children'
Mystics President Sheila Johnson Wants More For Her 'Children': An interview about the team, D.C. sports and the WNBA's media vacuum.
Michael Douglas reveals his cancer has spread
Oscar-winning actor says he has 80% chance of survival in frank interview on David Letterman's show Michael Douglas last night revealed his throat cancer has spread beyond its original tumour and that his illness is more advanced than was first feared. In a dramatic TV interview with David Letterman, the Oscar-winning actor explained that his throat had been bothering him for several months ...
People: 'Crocodile Dundee' actor Paul Hogan allowed to leave Australia
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Sallu shakes legs with children
People might have been desperately waiting to see Bollywood macho man Salman Khan playing the character of a cop in his upcoming flick Dabangg.
Distributor Profile: GKIDS
All information published in the indieWIRE Distributor Profiles is provided by the individual company. Company History For the past 13 years, GKIDS has produced the New York International Children's Film Festival, the largest festival of its kind in the country. The festival features eclectic and provocative programming for kids and teens from around the world, and has premiered works from Danny ...
John Woo wants to deepen West's knowledge of Asia in his next career phase
John Woo built his reputation with stylish Hong Kong action thrillers, then moved to Hollywood where he directed such big-budget blockbusters as "Mission Impossible II." Read more: http://www.miamihe VENICE, Italy (AP) — John Woo built his reputation with stylish Hong Kong action thrillers, then moved to Hollywood where he directed such big-budget blockbusters as ...
In the Trenches with 'War Horse'
Nearly three years after opening at England’s National Theatre "War Horse" (now at the New London Theatre) remains one of the hottest tickets in London. The stage show is making its long-awaited American premiere at Lincoln Center in March 2011, and Steven Spielberg is set to release a film version in August of 2011. Based on Michael Morpurgo’s children’s book, "War Horse" tells the heart ...
