Dakota Fanning News

In Pictures: '2009 First Star's Celebration For Children's Rights'

Nov 18, 2009, 11:55 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event '2009 First Star's Celebration For Children's Rights'. ... more

Dakota Fanning sucks in New Moon, interview

Oct 30, 2009, 0:51 GMT

A delightful actress has grown up before our eyes; child star to vicious bloodsucker Dakota Fanning has transformed into the baddest fangster in 'New Moon' and she loved every second of it. ... more

'Crazy' rock chick Dakota Fanning

Aug 27, 2009, 12:00 GMT

Dakota Fanning will 'blow the minds' of her fans when she plays a rock chick. ... more

Coraline - Blu-ray Review

Jul 27, 2009, 13:13 GMT

This very engaging story comes to Blu-ray in eye-popping animation, and with the special feature to view it in 3-D. You might not chose this option (the Blu-ray comes complete with 2 paper pair of 3-D glasses), but you will enjoy it either way - the animation is that good. ... more

M&C takes a look at the big screen’s most evil women

Jul 21, 2009, 12:41 GMT

Whom do you consider the most evil woman character in movies? If you immediately said Cruella DeVil, then you are in agreement with 90% of the people I asked that question. Whomever you see as the most wicked villainess in a film, it is certain that this character type is an integral part of our culture and arts. ... more

Coraline (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) – DVD Review

Jul 20, 2009, 19:34 GMT

Neil Gaiman’s fantasy novel is given fine treatment by stop-motion director Henry Selick. Selick is more known for Nightmare before Christmas and he adds another fine effort to his filmography to go along with that one. ... more

Coraline comes to DVD and M&C’s giving away three copies

Jul 16, 2009, 14:58 GMT

From the visionary imagination of filmmaker Henry Selick and Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Coraline arrives on DVD in a 2-Disc Collector’s Edition, and M&C is giving away three copies! ... more

Push - Blu-ray Review

Jul 7, 2009, 14:35 GMT

Some of us are pushers… erm that’s people who can reprogram your brain to believe anything. You thought I was talking about drugs? Nope, it’s just a jumbled sci-fi adventure film. Others of us just push reviews. ... more

'Runaways' locates its Ford

Jun 25, 2009, 18:53 GMT

Scout Taylor-Compton (“Halloween”) has been cast in “The Runaways” alongside Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning. ... more

Push and Knowing hit Blu-ray and M&C’s giving away two copies

Jun 11, 2009, 18:39 GMT

Summit Entertainment is set to release the sci-fi action adventures Knowing and Push to Blu-ray on July 7th and M&C’s giving away two copies of each. ... more

The Secret Life of Bees – DVD Review

Feb 11, 2009, 14:01 GMT

This film is a treat for anyone who loved the novel The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd or anyone who enjoys a heart-felt story of goodness. ... more

Coraline - Movie Review

Feb 6, 2009, 16:55 GMT

Yes, it comes off as an “Alice in Wonderland” copy but it’s still fun viewing for the whole family. The 3-D gimmick never gets old and director Selick uses it with style. ... more

In photos: 'Los Angeles Premiere of Push'

Feb 1, 2009, 19:23 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Los Angeles Premiere of Push.' ... more

The Secret Life of Bees arrives on DVD and M&C’s giving away five copies!

Jan 21, 2009, 14:05 GMT

Featuring performances from Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson and multiple Grammy-winner Alicia Keys, The Secret Life of Bees arrives on DVD on Feb. 3rd from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and M&C is giving away five copies. ... more

Win a Coraline Goodie Bag!

Jan 19, 2009, 12:14 GMT

From Henry Selick, visionary director of The Nightmare Before Christmas, and based on Neil Gaiman’s international best-selling book, comes Coraline - a spectacular stop-motion animated adventure and the first film of its kind to be originally filmed in 3D. ... more

In photos: 'Celebrity Fashion at Palm Springs International Film Festival'

Jan 8, 2009, 0:03 GMT

We have added a new set of images from the event 'Celebrity Fashion at Palm Springs International Film Festival.' ... more

Dakota Fanning defends rape scene in her film

Nov 24, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Dakota Fanning has defended her rape scene in upcoming movie 'Hounddog'. ... more

Dakota Fanning's date expectations

Nov 3, 2008, 11:20 GMT

Dakota Fanning is 'looking forward' to dating boys. ... more

Hudson and Latifah join Secret Life of Bees

Dec 20, 2007, 17:09 GMT

Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah and Sophie Okonedo have joined the cast of Fox Searchlight's The Secret Life of Bees – which is based on the Sue Monk Kidd novel. ... more

Veteran Dakota Fanning

Apr 24, 2007, 13:00 GMT

Dakota Fanning has been named Hollywood's Hottest Coolest Young Veteran. ... more

Sandler, Fanning top kid's picks, Timberlake slimed

Apr 1, 2007, 16:44 GMT

The kids have spoken and it's actors Adam Sandler and Dakota Fanning who trip their trigger and are most popular with the Nick set, both won prizes at Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards on Saturday, while the numerous references to boogers and burping had the youthful audience of more than 10,000 cracking up. ... more

Fanning film avoided by distributors at Sundance

Jan 25, 2007, 17:56 GMT

So far, no buyers for the Dakota Fanning movie 'Hounddog,' which has a controversial rape scene with the actress. ... more

Dakota Fanning 'mad as she can be' at 'Hounddog' critics

Jan 24, 2007, 21:23 GMT

In an eerie flashback to the days of Jodie Foster and Brooke Shields, who at the same age were castigated for their sexually charged roles - Foster for her child prostitute role in 'Taxi Driver' and Shields for a similar role as the virginal 'golden ticket' in a New Orleans brothel in 'Pretty Baby - now we have 12-year-old Dakota Fanning who is mad as she can be about criticism over her latest role as a rape victim. ... more

De Niro's Panda Express surprise for Fanning

Dec 21, 2006, 13:30 GMT

Robert De Niro moved a restaurant to a different US state to celebrate Dakota Fanning's birthday. ... more

Weekend box-office: Sugar and spice and Happyness is nice

Dec 18, 2006, 0:27 GMT

It ‘tis the season to be jolly – so Hollywood Studios release “happy” films and happy films do good box-office business because everyone wants to be…well, happy! ... more

Couture kid: Dakota Fanning

Dec 17, 2006, 8:00 GMT

Child star Dakota Fanning has developed a love for couture gowns - aged 12. ... more

Movie Review: Charlotte’s Web

Dec 12, 2006, 1:08 GMT

The new live-action Charlotte’s Web is colorful and fun filled with lively talking animals and features another winning performance from the child star du jour, Dakota Fanning. ... more

Danny Elfman’s score for Charlottes Web hits store shelves

Dec 7, 2006, 23:35 GMT

Three-time Oscar nominee and Grammy Award-winning composer Danny Elfman’s inspiring score for the motion picture Charlotte’s Web is now on store shelves on Sony Classical’s original soundtrack recording - which will also introduce the original song “Ordinary Miracle,” performed by Sarah McLachlan. ... more

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