The New World News

When press releases and news articles first appeared with details of new distributor Apparition, one thing stood out: Tree of Life , the upcoming and as yet very mysterious new film from lone wolf director Terrence Malick , was planned for release on Christmas Day.

Even with longtime major corporate sponsor Louis Vuitton no longer in the picture, the Hawaii International Film Festival carries on next week, screening more than 170 films and shorts from 36 countries.

It's always nice to see old pros given the opportunity to ply their trade in new and revealing ways.

This week in home video, we've gone out of our way to provide you with a nice variety of selections, as we always try to do.

We're off to see the 'Wizard' in high-definition Sure you've probably seen it 150 times, but have you ever seen The Wizard of Oz on the big screen in high-definition? Didn't think so.

This talented, quirky performer has successfully made the transition from juvenile to adult feature roles.

In the spirit of informing you of the Grand Rapids Griffins' promotional events, I reluctantly post the following: September 1, Griffinshockey.com : Alex Meraz, one of the stars of the upcoming movie The Twilight Saga: New Moon , will make a special appearance at Van Andel Arena when the Grand Rapids Griffins host Twilight Night on Saturday, Dec.

River Road Entertainment's Bill Pohlad and distribution guru Bob Berney announced their new distribution venture Thursday, according to The Hollywood Reporter , saying that the company would be named Apparition and that it is planning to release Terrence Malick's anticipated opus Tree of Life .

River Road Entertainment's Bill Pohlad and distribution guru Bob Berney announced their new distribution venture Thursday, according to The Hollywood Reporter , saying that the company would be named Apparition and that it is planning to release Terrence Malick's anticipated opus Tree of Life .

I'm so busy trying to make it through the day that I still haven't thought about Fourth of July plans.

There are great movies that are only great on the ground, and there are OK movies that suddenly become ideal companions 7 miles up in the air.

They don't get top billing. You know the face but can't quite place the name. Though they toil in the shadows of more famous leads, to imply that character actors merely 'support' is to vastly underrate the contributions of many remarkable entertainers: Often, it is the performance of lesser-knowns that leaps from screens large and small into the ...

1. Select a co-star that won't steal the movie. Johnny Depp in Public Enemies? Bad move.

GumSpirits Productions, a film company based in Portland, Maine, will release its latest feature, Three Priests nationwide on June 30th.

HERE they are, your top 30 North Walians. Over the past month, readers have submitted dozens of nominations for their favourite North Wales character, with many TV stars, celebrities, historic figures and politicians among those chosen.

Tony award-winning performer Alan Cumming has been named an OBE as part of the Queen's Birthday Honour List.

The Young Hollywood Awards , sponsored by Sebastian , were, as promised, filled with the brightest young stars of Tinseltown.

Dear Mick: To what extent do you think our expectations going in to see a film color our experience of it? Julie Gebhardt, Daly City Dear Julie: Positive expectations can buy a bad movie about 20 minutes of audience indulgence, tops.

May 20, 2009: Actress and Environmental Youth Leader Q'orianka Kilcher, who played Pocahontas in the movie "The New World", has taken delivery of the next-generation Honda FCX Clarity.

Christian Bale 's rant against the cinematographer who stepped into his sight lines during the filming of Terminator Salvation may have been unforgivable but it is understandable, especially after you see the pounding and lugubrious finished film.