Monthly Archives: September 2009

Today’s features explore the directorial process of first-time director Drew Barrymore, and includes a discussion with the film’s screenwriter Shauna Cross regarding her collaboration with Barrymore and her take on the necessary skills to become a successful writer for film. … Continue reading →

Academy Award-winning director James Cameron (The Abyss, Terminator, True Lies, Titanic) will take viewers to the world of Pandora on December 18th with his first live-action 3-D film, Avatar. Originally envisioned more than 14 years ago, Cameron has shown patience … Continue reading →

Entertainer Eve is one of the most popular recording artists of the decade, with more than 7 million copies of her first three albums sold worldwide. When Eve isn’t on stage performing or in the studio writing new material she … Continue reading →

After a welcomed reception at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Drew Barrymore’s anticipated directorial debut, Whip It, graces theaters this week. Barrymore, with the help of her team of indie all stars, embraces the humor and charm in … Continue reading →

Today marks the first weekend of autumn and movie theaters across the nation are filled with a number of new films. MakingOf is excited to share exclusive interviews and behind the scenes content from films that release this weekend. Following … Continue reading →

The first week of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has been filled with amazing interviews from this year’s films. In addition to non-stop interviews, MakingOf was delighted to partner with The Creative Coalition to host a dinner honoring profound … Continue reading →

Today MakingOf participated in the world premier press conference for Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut film Whip It. The star-studded film is a ‘coming-of-age-on-wheels’ comedy set in the world of all-girl roller derby. In addition to the press conference, MakingOf sat … Continue reading →

Anaheim, California — September 11, 2009 — The Walt Disney Studios, in collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro (“Pan’s Labyrinth,” “The Hobbit”), is launching a new production label called Disney Double Dare You, to create new animated films full … Continue reading →

This year, MakingOf joins forces with The Creative Coalition to co-host a dinner celebrating the art and craft of filmmaking and honoring its champions. With a host committee including Natalie Portman, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Dan Glickman, Hal Sadoff, Robert … Continue reading →