• What Are The Most Pirated Movies Of 2015?

    Generally speaking, studios, filmmakers, and stars are happy to see their films land on awards shortlists or critics' top 10s. But then there are the lists they'd probably rather not be on, like this one of the most pirated movies of 2015. To be sure, most of these movies did just fine even without the pirates' box-office dollars.…

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  • Why Are January 2015 Movie Ticket Sales Up 37% Over 2014?

    While movie theater attendance was down in 2014 (over 50% cite high prices as the reason), MovieTickets.com is reporting that movie ticket sales for January 2015 is up 37% over January 2014. Whats the reason for the uptick in movie ticket purchases? Find out after the jump. Here is the official press release: MOVIETICKETS.COM REPORTS…

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  • /Filmcast Ep. 303 - American Sniper

    David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss Jude Law's hairline, praise The Man in the High Castle, and wonder if Indiana Jones should become like the Bond franchise. Also, Jeff explains where he's been the past few weeks. Read about the reaction American Sniper is provoking and check out Dave's thoughts on Zero Dark Thirty. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave…

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  • What's The Story With The Fake Baby In 'American Sniper'?

    The first comments I heard from people about Clint Eastwood's American Sniper, after the film's premiere at AFI Fest in Los Angeles last fall, were about the baby. If you've seen the film, you've noticed the baby. If you haven't seen the film you've probably still heard people talking about it. During a scene in…

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  • DGA Nominations: The Director's Guild Likes Biopics, But Not 'Selma'

    The Director's Guild of America released its nominations today for awards that will recognize achievement in feature film directing from 2014. The list features two biopics, The Imitation Game and American Sniper, and one film, Boyhood, that was made under circumstances that all but turn it into a biopic of its cast and director, Richard…

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  • ACE Editing Award Nominations Highlight 'Whiplash,' 'Nightcrawler,' 'Boyhood'

    The Oscar nominations aren't out yet, but we're getting to the point where technical guilds will be announcing their nominations for the best achievements of 2014. The latest set to be released comes from the American Cinema Editors, which this morning revealed nominations for their 65th annual ACE Eddie Awards. The ACE Awards recognize achievements in editing…

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  • 20 Movies To Watch During Christmas Week 2014

    The Christmas vacation week has been a great time for movies for many years now. Knowing that people are on vacation and (possibly) eager to escape the odd family obligation or two, studios plan big releases for Christmas day, which is also conveniently one of the last big release dates of the year, making the…

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  • 'American Sniper' Trailer: Bradley Cooper Breaks Down

    There's a new American Sniper trailer, and if this second look at Clint Eastwood's film about decorated Navy sniper Chris Kyle isn't as tense and perfect as the first trailer, it does show off a lot more of Bradley Cooper's portrayal of the man. Here we see Kyle -- who in real life was murdered…

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  • 'American Sniper' Trailer: Clint Eastwood Takes Bradley Cooper To War

    Here's the first trailer for American Sniper, in which Bradley Cooper plays murdered Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle. Clint Eastwood directs the film, which was adapted from Kyle's autobiography. Bradley Cooper is also a producer on the film, and it is perhaps thanks to his dedication to the project that American Sniper looks like Eastwood’s best…

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  • First Look: Bradley Cooper In 'American Sniper'

    The next film from Clint Eastwood is American Sniper, based on the book of the same name by the late Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. Bradley Cooper plays Kyle and also acts as producer for the December 25 release. The film's first trailer hits tomorrow, but in the meantime we have the American Sniper first look via…

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  • The 2013 Black List: The Year's Most Liked Unproduced Screenplays

    Most year-end best-of lists consist of things that have already been produced, released, and consumed. But the Black List stands apart in that it's all about the films that haven't come out yet. Created by Franklin Leonard and Dino Sijamic, the annual compilation shines a light on the "most liked" unproduced screenplays of each year, as…

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  • Clint Eastwood Could Replace Steven Spielberg On 'American Sniper'

    Bradley Cooper's American Sniper suffered a blow when director Steven Spielberg dropped out earlier this month, but now it's getting back on track with another high-profile filmmaker. Clint Eastwood is circling in the Navy SEAL biopic, which is set up at Warner Bros. Get the details after the jump. Cooper signed on to star in…

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  • Steven Spielberg Will Not Direct 'American Sniper'

    Steven Spielberg just dropped out of his second project in a row. This time it's the true story American Sniper, about Navy SEAL and marksman Chris Kyle, to be played by Bradley Cooper. (The actor is also producing.) Warner Bros. will continue to move ahead with the project. Before signing up for American Sniper, Spielberg also…

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