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Galaxy Quest – Blu-ray Review

Nov 17, 2009, 18:49 GMT

Galaxy Quest – Blu-ray Review
To boldly go where no Blu-ray has gone before… oh wait, wrong movie.  However, fans of that other film will want to pick up this Blu-ray when they’re grabbing the Blu-ray of the reboot of that unnamed franchise.  Galaxy Quest is a delightful parody of that iconic sci-fi show that also has a heart of its own.  ... more

Weaver to ride 'Rapids'

Nov 4, 2009, 18:21 GMT

Sigourney Weaver and Alia Shawkat are joining the cast of 'Cedar Rapids,' the Fox Searchlight comedy to be directed by Miguel Arteta. ... more

Ladies lining up for Disney's 'Again'

Jun 16, 2009, 22:46 GMT

Jamie Lee Curtis, Kristin Chenoweth, Odette Yustman, Betty White and Victor Garber have joined the cast of Disney’s 'You Again.' ... more

Weaver has the laughs

Jun 4, 2009, 19:34 GMT

Sigourney Weaver has been cast in “You Again” for Disney and is in talks to join the Greg Mottola-directed comedy “Paul” for Universal and Working Title. ... more

‘Ripley’ is ‘First Lady of Sci-Fi’

Jun 2, 2009, 18:08 GMT

‘Ripley’ is ‘First Lady of Sci-Fi’
According to Total Sci-Fi, Sigourney Weaver, who starred in Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection under her character name Ellen Ripley, has earned first place in the list of “25 Women Who Shook Sci-Fi.” Go Ripley!

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Galaxy Quest (Deluxe Edition) – DVD Review

May 12, 2009, 10:16 GMT

Galaxy Quest (Deluxe Edition) – DVD Review
By Grabthar’s Hammer, there’s a new edition of Galaxy Quest!  There’s some other film currently in theaters that claims to be a reboot of a famous science fiction franchise, but what I want to know is when the big screen version of Galaxy Quest is going to arrive.  Heaven knows that those actors need some work.   ... more

The Tale of Despereaux - Blu-ray Review

Apr 13, 2009, 16:27 GMT

The Tale of Despereaux - Blu-ray Review
The classic French story (with many changes - some fans of the original book will take note, as my 10-year-old did) comes to the big screen with a stellar cast providing voice talent. ... more

In photos: '66th Annual Golden Globes HBO After Party'

Jan 12, 2009, 17:18 GMT

In photos: 66th Annual Golden Globes HBO After Party
We have added a new set of images from the event '66th Annual Golden Globes HBO After Party.' ... more

In photos: 'New York Film Critics' Circle Awards - Arrivals'

Jan 6, 2009, 21:11 GMT

In photos: New York Film Critics Circle Awards - Arrivals
We have added a new set of images from the event 'New York Film Critics' Circle Awards - Arrivals.' ... more

In photos: '11th Annual Trevor Project Cracked Xmas Fundraiser'

Dec 9, 2008, 21:46 GMT

In photos: 11th Annual Trevor Project Cracked Xmas Fundraiser
We have added a new set of images from the event '11th Annual Trevor Project Cracked Xmas Fundraiser.' ... more

Sigourney Weaver's beauty insecurity

Nov 29, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Sigourney Weavers beauty insecurity
Sigourney Weaver has never been 'babe material'. ... more

Wall-E (Three-Disc Special Edition) - Blu-ray Review

Nov 24, 2008, 12:49 GMT

Wall-E (Three-Disc Special Edition) - Blu-ray Review
“Ta-da!” Wall-E (Waste Allocation Load Lifter---Earth-class) is the soulful robot left behind on planet Earth that has a passion for musicals (especially ‘Hello Dolly’). He comes to Blu-ray in a Three-Disc Special Edition looking great and with an amazing amount of special features (some exclusive to the format). ... more

Wall-E (Three-Disc Special Edition) – DVD Review

Nov 18, 2008, 12:48 GMT

Wall-E (Three-Disc Special Edition) – DVD Review
Phillip K. Dick asked if androids dreamed of electronic sheep and this film questions whether a machine could have a soul.  The answer is yes - if you spend 700 years watching Hello, Dolly!  Pixar continues their excellent track record with this fantastic film that has a lot of heart – even if it is a mechanical one. ... more

Wall-E a triumph of the crafts, Stanton, Burtt and PIXAR in-depth

Nov 18, 2008, 10:55 GMT

Wall-E a triumph of the crafts, Stanton, Burtt and PIXAR in-depth
If you are a creative type and love being in a stimulating environment that defies cubicle corporate settings, PIXAR is the place to shoot for vocationally.  ... more

'Alien' mom Sigourney Weaver

Nov 17, 2008, 11:55 GMT

Alien mom Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver says starring in the 'Alien' films helped her prepare for motherhood. ... more

Baby Mama – DVD Review

Sep 9, 2008, 13:44 GMT

Baby Mama – DVD Review
Put our biological alarm clocks on silent if you happen to have a T-shaped uterus.  Tina Fey and Amy Poehler take some time off of the Saturday Night Live news desk to star in this comedy that’s knocked up with laughs.   ... more

Sigourney Weaver's English mother pain

Jul 20, 2008, 4:00 GMT

Sigourney Weavers English mother pain
Sigourney Weaver's mother used to call her 'plain'. ... more

Blu-ray Review: Vantage Point

Jul 2, 2008, 11:27 GMT

Blu-ray Review: Vantage Point
Told in Rashomon style, Vantage Point examines the assassination of the President of the United States from several different accounts (even POTUS himself).  The film cumulates in a thrilling chase sequence, but the way in which they tell the tale tends to annoy rather than excite.   ... more

Vantage Point comes to DVD and Blu-ray

May 2, 2008, 16:01 GMT

Vantage Point comes to DVD and Blu-ray
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment invites you to witness the action-packed thriller of the year as Vantage Point arrives July 1st on two-disc DVD and Blu-ray High Def as well as on a single-disc DVD and PSP.  ... more

'Planet Earth' returns in November

Oct 26, 2007, 15:56 GMT

Planet Earth returns in November
Discovery Channel is giving viewers a second chance to see the award-winning 11-part series 'Planet Earth' next month after debuting it last spring. ... more

DVD Review: The TV Set

Sep 26, 2007, 14:42 GMT

DVD Review: The TV Set
The TV set is not exactly about the box in your living room but the people that put the programming on that box.  They’re all a bunch of fake plastic types that never say what they really think and this movie skewers them, as they should be.  ... more

DVD Review: Snow Cake

Sep 17, 2007, 23:04 GMT

DVD Review: Snow Cake
Strong performances from Alan Rickman and Sigourney Weaver elevate a mostly mawkish pic above its Sundance quirky melodrama of the week origins to arrive at a film that contains some subtle, genuine moments. ... more

Ubisoft to produce videogame version of Cameron’s Avatar

Jul 25, 2007, 15:28 GMT

Although he may not have helmed a major motion picture since 1997’s watery spectacular Titanic, Academy Award-winning director James Cameron is still considered hot property in Hollywood. Moreover, his eagerly-awaited sci-fi epic 'Avatar' has already been snapped up by French publisher Ubisoft regarding an official videogame tie-in. ... more

Movie Review: Snow Cake

May 16, 2007, 9:56 GMT

Movie Review: Snow Cake
Sigourney Weaver scores big with her first role in recent history that shows her at her best. Alan Rickman provides the perfect counterpart as the loneliest man in Central Canada. ... more

DVD Review: Happily N’Ever After

May 3, 2007, 22:33 GMT

DVD Review: Happily N’Ever After
I suppose the comparison to Shrek is going to be obvious and it doesn’t help that they use that name on the cover of the box, but this animated feature should please the kiddies but might not appeal to adults in the way that Shrek did. ... more

Sigourney Weaver cast in Baby Mama

Apr 30, 2007, 22:50 GMT

Sigourney Weaver cast in Baby Mama
Los Angeles - Sigourney Weaver is to star with Tina Fey and Amy Pohler in the comedy 'Baby Mama' for Universal Pictures, according to The Hollywood Reporter. ... more

Exclusive clip from The TV Set!

Apr 8, 2007, 9:58 GMT

Exclusive clip from The TV Set!
We have been provided with an exclusive clip from ThinkFilms, The TV Set starring David Duchovny, Sigourney Weaver and Ioan Gruffudd. ... more

Cameron casts Weaver, Studi for Avatar

Feb 17, 2007, 6:23 GMT

Cameron casts Weaver, Studi for Avatar
Director and producer James Cameron has confirmed to Harry Knowles at Aint it Cool News that actors Wes Studi, Sigourney Weaver, Peter Mensah, Joel David Moore, C.C.H. Pounder and Laz Alonso have joined the cast of his 3D CG feature 'Avatar'. ... more

DVD Review: Infamous

Feb 12, 2007, 13:22 GMT

DVD Review: Infamous
Though it tells the same story as Capote, Infamous is a different film and well worth your attention thanks to an excellent portrayal by Toby Jones.  They should share the Oscar and Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Oscar should spend six month’s out of the year on Jones’ mantel. ... more

Movie Review: Happily N'Ever After

Jan 3, 2007, 8:26 GMT

Movie Review: Happily NEver After
The new Lionsgate German/USA animated film ‘Happily N’Ever After’ takes yet another run at the 16th century tale but filters it through the knowing cynicism of our times.  ... more

Movie Review: Infamous

Oct 10, 2006, 14:10 GMT

Movie Review: Infamous
It’s magic! Alchemy of the most creative and fortuitous sort. ... more

ThinkFilm gears up for the fall

Aug 31, 2006, 11:28 GMT

ThinkFilm is set for a busy Fall. ... more

Movie Review: The TV Set

May 30, 2006, 2:48 GMT

Movie Review: The TV Set
In Jake Kasdan’s dark comedy the time is the present and the setting is an executive conference room where a very important decision is being made. ... more

Gala opening launches Berlin Film Festival

Feb 9, 2006, 19:21 GMT

Gala opening launches Berlin Film Festival
Berlin - A drama starring Sigourney Weaver as an autistic woman opened this year's Berlin Film Festival setting the stage for a stream of movies to be shown at the Berlinale exploring the often gritty and unexpected side of everyday life. ... more

Marc Evans' Snow Cake to open Berlin film festival

Jan 19, 2006, 11:53 GMT

Berlin - British director Marc Evans' Snow Cake, a drama starring Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman about the friendship between an autistic woman and a man traumatized after a fatal car accident, is to open next month's Berlin Film Festival. ... more

Weaver and Gruffudd join satire

Aug 9, 2005, 9:17 GMT

Sigourney Weaver and Ioan Gruffudd have been cast in the indie satire The TV Set. ... more

Snow Cake Starts Shooting in Canada

Apr 13, 2005, 13:30 GMT

Principal photography has started on Canadian drama 'Snow Cake,' which stars Alan Rickman, Sigourney Weaver, Kim Kattrall and Carrie-anne Moss. ... more