Cannes Film Festival '12: "Rise Of The Guardians" Q&A

Jeffery Katzenburg during the "Rise Of The Guardian" Q&A at Cannes Film Festival '12. Photos: Getty Images

The animated film "Rise Of The Guardians" screened on Wednesday at Cannes Film Festival in France. A movie about the Boogieman who launches an assault on the planet Earth. Several mythic heroes team up to stop him. It's stars Chris Pines, Alex Baldwin, Isla Fisher and Hugh Jackman as the voice of "E. Aster Bunnymund." Directed by Peter Ramsey.

Look this holiday film to open in theaters on November 21st.

Here are a few pics below from the Q&A...

The guest wearing 3D glasses.

Director Peter Ramsey.Chris Pines as the voice of "Jack Frost."

Isla Fisher as the voice of "Tooth."

Alex Baldwin as the voice of "North."

The director and cast of "Rise Of The Guardians." 

Joss Whedon Narrates "The Avengers" Fight Scene Between Iron Man and Thor

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Director and writer Joss Whedon of the Marvel's blockbuster movie "The Avengers" explains the amazing fight scene between Iron Man(Robert Downey Jr.) and Thor(Chris Hemsworth).

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George Lucas Explains Why Hollywood Didn't Want to Fund 'Red Tails' on 'The Daily Show' with Jon Stewart

Filmmaker George Lucas told 'The Daily show' host Jon Stewart that Hollywood didn't want to fund his 'Red Tails' because the film has an all black cast.

They said, "there's no foreign market for this film"(which is 60% of Hollywood business).  

Hollywood won't greenlight any black film that doesn't contain buffoonish characters and(or) they can add the save-a- day character.

They've made millions(if not billions) off of black films, but they continue to use the same excuse.

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Feature Film Production Up in 2011 While TV Dipped in Los Angeles

Warner bros' 'Gangster Squad' Starring Sean Penn and Ryan Gosling filmed in Los Angeles. Photo: Latimes

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In 2011, Los Angeles lost television shoots because of more competition from New York, but feature film production slowly increased.

Film production increased due to their state's tax credit program, according to FilmL.A., Inc.

Filmmakers can receive tax credit up to 25% of production in certain areas.

Some of the feature films approved for the program last year included "Gangster Squad", "Argo", and "This is 40". 

Commercials shot on location increased from the year before, setting a new annual record for the region.

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Behind the Scene: "Tower Heist" Starring Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller

Actor/Comedian Eddie Murphy as Slide in "Tower Heist."

This crime comedy is about a group of guys who has lost their savings in a Ponzi scheme.

They decide to rob Arthur Shaw, the wealthy businessman who stole their money, at his apartment in New York. 

This film sounds very Madoff-ish.

A star-studded cast directed by Brett Ratner and produced by Brian Glazier and Eddie Murphy.

"Tower Heist" opens in theaters on Friday, November 4th.

Here are a few behind-the-scenes pics below...

Director Brett Ratner.

Actor Ben Stiller as Josh Kovac.

Actor Matthew Broderick as Mr.Fitzhugh and actress Gabourey Sidibe as Odessa the hotel maid..

Arthur Shaw's 1963 Ferrari 250 GT Lusso owned by actor Steve McQueen(McQueen did actually owned Ferrari 250).

Veteran actor Alan Alda as Arthur Shaw, the wealthy businessmen.

Hollywood Putting Faith in Spiritual Films

Scene from 'Machine Gun Preacher'. Photo: Relativity MediaAt a time when America is dealing with hard times and the film industry is looking for success Hollywood has found it can lean on one thing(and get a return it its investment)... the movies with religious or faith-based themes. 

After the success of 2009's "The Blind Side" studio execs are looking to "put their money where the faith is".

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Paramount's New Animation Division May Signal End of DreamWorks Deal

A scene from the Paraount film, "Rango".

Now that Paramount is making animated films there may no longer be a need to keep its deal with DreamWorks.

The two parties have had a strained relationship for some time over fees payed to Paramount, so it comes as no surprise to some(including me) that the unveiling of Paramount's animation division coincides with the expiration of their agreement with DreamWorks.

Don't be surprised if one of these companies is absorbed into the other. It's a long shot, but I've seen weirder things happen.

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The Hollywood Reporter sees this as a standoff...

Chinawood: China's Biggest Outdoor Film Studio

Visit Hengdian World Studios.

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'Dark Knight Rises' has Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures Disagreeing on Future

Despite having success as partners with films like "The Hangover" and "300", Warner Bros. and Legendary are having a difficult time working out the specifics of their new co-financing and production agreement - which ends in 2013.

The two companies have always had a 50/50 partnership, but Warner Bros. new movie chief, Jeff Robinov, is looking for a bigger piece of the pie, despite Legendary becoming a bigger player in Hollywood(they're now developing television shows and digital media).

Both parties have agreed to continue negotiating while they work on "Dark Knight Rises".

It was expected, by most, for a deal to have been worked out by the time production began.

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Lionsgate Extends Deals with Tyler Perry

Lionsgate has renewed its movie and home entertainment agreement with filmmaker and actor, Tyler Perry.

His new contract will include two more Madea films with Perry starring as his signature character, Madea. 

Perry's  deal is a lucrative one.

He has total creative control of his projects and keeps half of the profits.

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Film Legend Elizabeth Taylor dies at 79

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Film legend, Elizabeth Taylor(79) died on Wednesday morning of congestive heart failure in Los Angeles Hospital.

The two-time Academy Award winner was born Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor in England.

She appeared in her first feature film, "There's One Born Every Minute,"  in 1942 at age 9.

Taylor spoke the first words of Lisa on "The Simpson" television series(original air date, Dec.1992).

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MGM Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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MGM(Metro Goldwyn Mayer) has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

The film studio filed on Wednesday morning in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, seeking confirmation of its pre-packaged plan of reorganization.

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