Ron Howard News

55th Annual Times BFI London Film Festival The Ides Of March Premiere Pictures

Oct 21, 2011, 12:01 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 55th Annual Times BFI London Film Festival The Ides Of March Premiere. ... more

Alexandra Maria Lara feels the 'Rush'

Aug 24, 2011, 18:54 GMT

German actress Alexandra Maria Lara has booked the female lead in Ron Howard's racing film 'Rush.' ... more

10th Annual Tribeca Film Festival Pictures

May 3, 2011, 11:47 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 10th Annual Tribeca Film Festival. ... more

King’s 'Dark Tower' to become film, TV series

Sep 10, 2010, 0:35 GMT

Universal's film and TV divisions will jointly adapt Stephen King's epic fantasy series 'The Dark Tower.' ... more

Surfs up for Blue Crush 2

Jul 16, 2010, 15:39 GMT

Get ready to head to the exotic beaches of South Africa and catch a wave with Blue Crush 2 – which is currently filming with a Blu-ray/DVD release planned for Spring 2011 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. ... more

In Pictures: 'The 46th Chicago International Film Festival Honors Ron Howard'

Jun 15, 2010, 15:04 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'The 46th Chicago International Film Festival Honors Ron Howard'. ... more

Apollo 13 (15th Anniversary Edition) – Blu-ray Review

Apr 15, 2010, 11:48 GMT

A top of the their game cast including Tom Hanks and Ed Harris headlines the true story of the peril’s of ‘Apollo 13’, a mission to the moon gone awry. Ron Howard’s usual no-frills filmmaking is a good fit for the suspenseful as-is material which led to his first of many blockbusters.  ... more

Cocoon - Blu-ray Review

Apr 15, 2010, 11:32 GMT

A group of old folks is given a new lease on life when aliens visit Florida.  Not those from across the border, but that kind from the stars.  Soon the old timers are having a grand old time, but their meddling threatens to sabotage the alien’s overall mission.   ... more

Ford could saddle up for 'Cowboys and Aliens'

Apr 9, 2010, 7:22 GMT

Director Jon Favreau announced on Twitter that Harrison Ford is in talks to join the cast of Universal and DreamWorks Studios' 'Cowboys and Aliens.' ... more

In Pictures: 'Parenthood Premiere Screening'

Feb 24, 2010, 22:47 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Parenthood Premiere Screening'. ... more

The Music Man – Blu-ray Review

Jan 28, 2010, 15:54 GMT

Gather round friends.  There’s trouble right here in River City.  Has your kid started using words like 1080p, high-definition, or BD-Live enhanced?  It’s not DVD and that rhymes with “B” and that stands for Blu-ray.  It’s not trouble at all when it looks as grand as the Music Man.  ... more

Howard and Vaughn to work on comedy

Jan 6, 2010, 3:16 GMT

Ron Howard's next directing job will star Vince Vaughn in an untitled Allan Loeb-written comedy. ... more

Gus Van Sant film rounds up cast

Nov 14, 2009, 1:34 GMT

Columbia and Imagine's untitled Gus Van Sant drama has completed casting and began production today in Portland, Oregon. ... more

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Blu-ray Review

Oct 22, 2009, 15:11 GMT

The Who’s down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot, the Grinch however did not.  He was green, scary, and sounded like Jim Carrey.  The Sueussian rhyme sounded good some of the time, but it can’t beat the original with Boris Karloff.  Erm, what rhymes with Boris Karloff? ... more

Bryce Dallas Howard indulges her inner writer

Jun 9, 2009, 19:11 GMT

Universal and Imagine have picked up “The Originals”, a drama written by Bryce Dallas Howard and writing partner Dane Charbeneau that could serve as a directing vehicle for the actress’ father, Ron Howard. ... more

Cinderella Man - Blu-ray Review

May 27, 2009, 14:06 GMT

As we again enter hard economic times, we all need something to inspire us and keep us going.  In the Great Depression (which what we’re going through is peanuts compared to that one) the country took inspiration from a broken down boxer who rose to the top of his game from career ending injuries.   ... more

'Angels & Demons' flies in $48 million

May 18, 2009, 22:45 GMT

Sony's 'Angels & Demons' opened No. 1 at the box office after taking in $48 million during the weekend domestically. ... more

Ron Howard's thrilled with 'Angels and Demons'

May 18, 2009, 4:01 GMT

Ron Howard tried to get Dan Brown drunk so he would reveal the plotline of his latest book. ... more

The Da Vinci Code (Two-Disc Extended Cut) – Blu-ray Review

May 17, 2009, 14:44 GMT

The Da Vinci Code arrives on Blu-ray looking great, but still suffering from pacing issues. The Blu-ray adds 28 minutes into the film (mostly more character development), but they do little to correct some of the theatrical cuts’ problems. ... more

Angels and Demons - Movie Review

May 14, 2009, 16:35 GMT

Angels and Demons was written before The Da Vinci Code and has been altered slightly to follow it as film sequel. ... more

In photos: 'Angels and Demons Premiere in Rome'

May 4, 2009, 21:00 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Angels and Demons Premiere in Rome.' ... more

Universal Studios Hollywood looking for some tour guides

May 2, 2009, 0:30 GMT

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced an open casting call for Studio Tour guides on Thursday, May 7th, from 2pm-5pm, at VIP Experience Lounge, located to the right of Universal Studios Hollywood main entrance. ... more

Frost/Nixon – Blu-ray Review

Apr 26, 2009, 19:48 GMT

Ron Howard, in between big-budget ‘Da Vinci’ pics, squeezed out an effective, no-frills cinematic adaptation of Peter Morgan’s stage play about the historic 1977 television interview that pitted British talk show host David Frost against Richard Nixon in what was a make-or-break for both of them.  ... more

Frost/Nixon – DVD Review

Apr 16, 2009, 15:32 GMT

Two men are about to enter a televised arena.  Both have their lives on the line.  One is a seasoned political veteran hoping for a comeback and the other is a young, upstart hoping for fame and fortune.  Only one can emerge victorious and thus is the tale of David Frost versus Richard M. Nixon.   ... more

Ron Howard and writer Gore Vidal join Bill Maher, April 10 on HBO

Apr 10, 2009, 2:24 GMT

Bill Maher is back on HBO for his Friday night wrap up of news, trends and analysis with some of the most diverse opinions and voices out there. ... more

Silver screen for 'The Strange Adventures of H.P. Lovecraft'

Mar 26, 2009, 17:18 GMT

Universal and Imagine Entertainment have picked up film rights Image Comics’ graphic novel 'The Strange Adventures of H.P. Lovecraft.' ... more

Best director Oscar nominees

Feb 20, 2009, 17:35 GMT

Los Angeles - The following have been nominated for the best director Oscar: ... more

In photos: '13th Annual Art Directors Guild Awards'

Feb 15, 2009, 12:10 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event '13th Annual Art Directors Guild Awards.' ... more

Ewan McGregor in talks for Angels & Demons

Apr 25, 2008, 11:08 GMT

Ewan McGregor is in talks to join Tom Hanks in Columbia Pictures’ Angels & Demons – the prequel to The Da Vinci Code. Israeli actress Ayelet Zurer has been cast for the female lead role in the film. ... more

Naomi Watts joins Hanks on Angels & Demons

Nov 22, 2007, 2:22 GMT

Actress Naomi Watts has signed on to star opposite Tom Hanks in Ron Howard's Angels & Demons – the prequel Dan Brown’s mega-successful The Da Vinci Code. ... more

Angels & Demons gets delayed due to writers strike

Nov 19, 2007, 15:42 GMT

Angels & Demons has become the latest project to suffer from the writers strike following an announcement from Sony that it had postponed production on the Columbia Pictures' film. ... more

Soundtrack Review: Philip Sheppard – ‘In the Shadow of the Moon’

Nov 7, 2007, 23:41 GMT

Such and epic journey and documentary is in need of an epic soundtrack and Philip Sheppard steps up to the launching pad and delivers one.  The score starts off in near silence and you have to wonder if you’ve forgotten to hit play when the music begins.  ... more

Director Ron Howard wraps deal for Da Vinci Code sequel

Oct 25, 2007, 21:25 GMT

Los Angeles - A sequel to the hit movie The Da Vinci Code is set to start filming in Europe in February according to Variety Thursday. ... more

DVD Review: Eat My Dust (Supercharged Edition)

Sep 26, 2007, 16:28 GMT

The film that made Ron Howard a director wasn’t one that he directed but one that he starred in for producer Roger Corman.  If this deal hadn’t occurred then Howard might’ve never won that best director Oscar.  ... more

Ron Howard to guide 'The Emperor's Children'

Jul 18, 2007, 4:14 GMT

Ron Howard has signed up to direct Universal's forthcoming adaptation of Claire Messud's novel 'The Emperor's Children.' ... more

DVD Review: The Da Vinci Code

Nov 12, 2006, 14:35 GMT

Despite some pacing issues, The Da Vinci Code manages to catch the entertaining elements of Dan Brown’s international bestseller, and holds your attention from start to finish. The film does take a few liberties with the book, but fans of the novel should still see enough of the original material to be happy. ... more

DVD Review: Backdraft (Two-Disc Anniversary Edition)

Sep 25, 2006, 14:57 GMT

One of the best films about firefighters, Backdraft, is now back on DVD in a special two-disc anniversary edition that actually has enough special features to make it more than worth the double-dip. ... more

Backdraft comes to DVD in a Two-Disc Anniversary Edition

Sep 6, 2006, 13:38 GMT

Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard's heroic action-thriller about the adventurous lives of professional firefighters is coming to DVD on September 19th in an all new 2-disc Anniversary Edition.   ... more

The Da Vinci Code comes to DVD in Novemeber on special Two-Disc Edition

Sep 5, 2006, 14:16 GMT

Witness the biggest cover up in human history when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment unveils The Da Vinci Code on a 2-Disc DVD set on November 14th for the suggested retail price of $29.96. ... more

Director Ron Howard soon to be a Grandpa

Aug 9, 2006, 16:05 GMT

Actress Bryce Dallas Howard, 25,  has announced her pregnancy with her first child.

Ron Howard's daughter wed Seth Gabel in June, and had recently revealed to People magazine she had changed from vegan to vegetarian so she could boost her amino acid levels.

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Emmy-award winning Arrested Development returns to DVD

Jul 24, 2006, 23:07 GMT

The weird and wacky Bluth family returns for its third (and final) uproarious season when the Arrested Development: Season Three DVD collection debuts on August 29th from Fox Home Entertainment for the suggested retail price of $29.98. ... more

Mission Impossible movie censored in China over Shanghai 'insults'

Jun 12, 2006, 2:37 GMT

Hong Kong - The latest Mission Impossible movie has had scenes cut from it in Chinese cinemas because officials believe they are insulting to Shanghai, a news report said Monday. ... more

DVD Review: The Missing: Extended Cut

Jun 11, 2006, 18:55 GMT

With an all new commentary from director Ron Howard and 17 minutes cut back into the film, The Missing: Extended Cut is worth the double dip for fans already owning the 2004 DVD release and is worth watching if you have never seen the movie. ... more

Cannes Q&A: The Da Vinci Code cast

May 18, 2006, 16:19 GMT

On Wednesday, May 17th, Director Ron Howard inaugurated the first press conference of the 59th edition of the Festival de Cannes, answering journalists' questions about The Da Vinci Code, the opening film, presented out of competition. ... more

The Da Vinci Code will upset people, director says

May 17, 2006, 14:41 GMT

Cannes - The director of The Da Vinci Code, Ron Howard, said Wednesday in Cannes that people who are afraid they might be upset by his film should not go to see it. ... more

Christian groups in Thailand say 'ney' - Malaysia and Philippines say 'ok' to Da Vinci Code

May 16, 2006, 9:11 GMT

Bangkok - A coalition of Christian organizations in Thailand called for the Hollywood movie 'The Da Vinci Code' to be banned while groups in Malaysia and the Philippine government ok'd the opening of the movie. ... more

Clips and featurettes from The Da Vinci Code!

Apr 30, 2006, 20:05 GMT

We have added links to 4 clips and 2 featurettes from Ron Howards The Da Vinci Code. The film is an adaptation of the massively successful Dan Brown novel under the same title. ... more

New full trailer for The Da Vinci Code added!

Mar 21, 2006, 18:36 GMT

We have added the new full trailer for Ron Howard's adaptation of Dan Browns, The Da Vinci Code. ... more

Universal and Imagine are last home

Mar 21, 2006, 14:59 GMT

Universal tapped Ron Howard to direct 'Last Man Home’ ... more

New stills from The Da Vinci Code added!

Feb 15, 2006, 19:35 GMT

We have added tons of new stills from Ron Howard's, The Da Vinci Code. The film adaptation of the Dan Brown novel stars Tom Hankts, Audrey Tautou, plus a host of other stars. ... more

Ron Howard talks space and the Black Lagoon

Jul 27, 2005, 13:49 GMT

Ron Howard says Bill Paxton has been cast in Universal's remake of The Creature from the Black Lagoon. ... more

Soundtrack Review: Cinderella Man

Jun 8, 2005, 22:12 GMT

Thomas Newman’s score for Ron Howard’s new feel-good boxing movie Cinderella Man is a nice, but decidedly lightweight affair. ... more

Movie Review: Cinderella Man

Jun 2, 2005, 21:49 GMT

Russell Crowe reunited with Ron Howard and my first reaction is “Hmm, somebody’s definitely fishing for more awards.” After the success of A Beautiful Mind, who could blame them? ... more

Howard talks Da Vinci Code on radio

May 11, 2005, 6:31 GMT

Xfm radio London have some clips from their Christian O'Connell Breakfast show featuring Ron Howard, Steven Speilburg, Kevin Spacey and many more speaking to Christian O'Connell about the Da Vinci Code, Spiderman and more. ... more

Russell Crowe and Ron Howard Eye The Power of Duff

Mar 29, 2005, 12:32 GMT

Russell Crowe and Ron Howard may be set to team up again on Universal's 'The Power of Duff.' ... more

Ron Howard to Direct The Serpent and the Eagle

Mar 24, 2005, 9:51 GMT

Paramount Pictures has bought 'The Serpent and the Eagle,' which Ron Howard will direct. ... more

Bryce Dallas Howard Will Play Mary Queen of Scots

Oct 28, 2004, 9:55 GMT

Bryce Dallas Howard, daughter of director Ron Howard, has been cast in the title role in Warner Independent Pictures historical drama Mary Queen of Scots. ... more