by Dyana Carmella
For anyone interested in HD production, the Hilton in Universal City, California was the place to be on March 5th. For those looking to increase their knowledge on HD technology and the future of postproduction, the 2009 HD Expo was a virtual paradise. The floor was packed with new equipment and the latest […]

by James Thompson
It’s nice to see that the California legislature has finally passed a tax credit for film and television productions and is getting in the game to keep production in the state.
It’s really creating quite a buzz. At a recent California location reception, I was fortunate to speak with many location professionals who seemed […]

Can’t say I’m that surprised by all the recent, vicious criticism of the TV movie critics show “At the Movies” (check out StopBenlyons.com). Compared with the original that featured Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert – or even the version with Richard Roeper who replaced Gene after his tragic death in ’99 […]

By Iain Blair
Not sure what to make of Joaquin Phoenix’s latest strange trip into rap! I’ve talked to him many times over the years and he was always so happy to talk about music and was proud to do all his own vocals for the 2005 Johnny Cash biopic hit Walk the […]

By Iain Blair
Watchmen has got to be one of the most eagerly anticipated films of the year. Since its initial release as a 12-issue limited comic book in the ‘80s by DC Comics, it has been republished as the now-legendary graphic novel. It was also considered un-filmable. As directed by Zack Snyder […]

By Iain Blair
Even though this year’s show lacked any real drama or surprises, I was thrilled that Heath Ledger won the Oscar, making him only the second star who has ever won an Oscar posthumously – the other was Peter Finch for Network. In fact, Hollywood has a long tradition of big […]