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March 10, 2008
Sure Zak Penn can write you a surefire blockbuster. He has proven that time and again with X-Men, Elektra, Fantastic…
December 18, 2007
If it’s true that people are born to do certain things, then Hank Nelken was born to be a moviemaker.…
February 3, 2007
Jake Gyllenhaal in Paramount Pictures’ Zodiac (2007). In recognition of the five-year anniversary of the events of September 11th, Hollywood…
September 25, 2006
Blood Diamond Directed by: Edward Zwick Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Connelly, Djimon Hounsou Edward Zwick executive produced the television show…
February 9, 2004
What does it take to get a movie made in Hollywood? The optimistic answer would be “talent.” But the actual…
February 3, 2004
Austin boasts various location types, like Bat Bridge; and is also a great place to shoot period pieces like The…
April 1, 2003
Now that every movie since the Eisenhower administration has been remade and/or digitally enhanced, it’s time for Hollywood to go…
October 11, 2002
It’s been said that necessity is the mother of invention. In the case of Hollywood, however, it can more aptly…
July 10, 2002
When Hollywood comes calling, John Sayles usually answers. And yet for more than two decades he has managed to remain…