Movie News
Film on Va.'s role in US history debuts Thursday
A film documenting Virginia's role in American history is making its debut in Richmond.
Producing team win rights to stage 'Rear Window'
A producing team has won the theatrical stage rights to "Rear Window," the noir tale that Alfred Hitchcock made into a classic film.
'The Hobbit' to be released in Dolby Atmos
Middle-earth will sound more realistic in "The Hobbit."
Review: `Cloud Atlas' is laughably self-serious
Maybe if you're 20 years old and high in your dorm room with your friends, the platitudes presented in "Cloud Atlas" might seem profound.
As a Bond villain, Bardem gives 'Skyfall' a jolt
In one long take, Javier Bardem grandly strides into the latest James Bond film.
De Niro, Gere, Affleck feted at early film awards
Hollywood warmed up for its awards season with a love fest that recognized top actors and directors for films that haven't been released yet.
Longtime Indian activist Russell Means dies at 72
Russell Means spent a lifetime as a modern American Indian warrior. He railed against broken treaties, fought for the return of stolen land and even took up arms against the federal government.
New documentary of an icon behind legendary punk music (VIDEO)
The man who's made a career championing The Doors, The Ramones, Iggy Pop & The Stooges, Judy Collins, Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers and others is the focus of an upcoming documentary.
E.T. immortalized in wax around the world
E.T. the extra-terrestrial is making appearances around the world.
'Cloud Atlas' gang ponders hopes for next lives
Tom Hanks wants to be one of the Wright brothers in his next life. Halle Berry and Ben Whishaw would like to come back in feline form. Susan Sarandon wants to remain a woman, and she'd like a great set of singing pipes.
Bollywood movie mogul Yash Chopra dies at 80
Bollywood movie mogul Yash Chopra, whose classic love tales made him the Indian film industry's "King of Romance," has died after contracting dengue fever. He was 80.
Indian movie mogul Yash Chopra dies
Bollywood movie mogul Yash Chopra died Sunday in Mumbai more than a week after he contracted dengue fever, a doctor said. He was 80.
'Rust and Bone' named best picture at London fest
"Rust and Bone," Jacques Audiard's soaring story of love, loss and killer whales, was named best picture at the London Film Festival on Saturday.
California freeway closed for 'Hangover 3' filming
Drivers are being warned to avoid sections of a Southern California freeway that will be shut down this weekend for filming of the third installment of the "Hangover" movie franchise.
Ailes re-ups as Fox News chief for 4 more years
News Corp. said Friday that Fox News chief executive Roger Ailes has signed a new four-year contract.
Judge stops LAPD warrant for Manson follower tapes
A federal judge in Texas has blocked an attempt by the Los Angeles Police Department to use a search warrant to obtain decades-old tapes of conversations between a Manson family disciple and his attorney that police believe could help clear up more than a dozen unsolved murders.
Film academy unveils design of new museum
The film academy says it has raised $100 million toward the construction of its new museum and is revealing its design concept for the nonprofit facility.
'Emmanuelle' star Sylvia Kristel dies at age 60
At the time, Sylvia Kristel was worried about starring in the 1974 erotic movie "Emmanuelle," but consoled herself with the thought that few people would see her sexually charged performance.
007 not stirred by 3-D, no plans for 3-D Bond
Celebrating his 50th birthday, James Bond has been learning some new tricks _ but 3-D isn't one of them.
Top 25 scariest movies of all time
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley counts down the Top 25 scariest movies of all time.




