Monthly Archives: August 2010

Director Nanette Burnstein talks ‘Going the Distance’

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Mitch

MakingOf recently talked with Nanette Burnstein, whose film Going the Distance comes to theaters this Friday.  In this exclusive interview, Burnstein talked about her transition from documentary filmmaker to fictional director.  For a documentary you need “casting, a great story, … Continue reading →

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Matt Dillon, Paul Walker play cops and robbers in ‘Takers’

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Mitch

With a ‘take’ higher than its budget in its first week of release, the John Luessenhop film Takers pulled in more than $20M over the weekend. The crime action film stars Paul Walker, Idris Elba (who uses his native English … Continue reading →

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Rob Reiner gives us his latest with ‘Flipped’

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Mitch

Known for movies such as The American President and When Harry Met Sally, director Rob Reiner brings audiences his latest film with Flipped, out in theaters this Friday. When second-grader Juli first lays eyes on her classmate Bryce it’s love from the start.  … Continue reading →

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Drew Barrymore, Justin Long ‘Go The Distance’

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Mitch

In Going the Distance, Justin Long and Drew Barrymore play a couple who live on opposite coasts and struggle with the challenges of making a long distance relationship work.  The romantic comedy from Nanette Burstein comes to theaters on September … Continue reading →

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MakingOf exclusive interview with Jason Bateman (part 2)

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Mitch

In part two of our exclusive interview with The Switch lead Jason Bateman, he talks about why he loves acting, his Arrested Development character, and how he prepares for a role. Other than the obvious perks that come along with being an actor, Bateman … Continue reading →

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MakingOf exclusive interview with ‘The Scenesters’ filmmakers (part 2)

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Mitch

In part two of our exclusive interview with The Scenesters filmmakers, they talk about shooting the movie in less than three weeks, filming in Los Angeles, and working improv into the movie. Shooting the whole movie in 17 days with … Continue reading →

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Jim Carrey set to star in Mr. Popper’s Penguins

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Tracy@MakingOf

An all-star cast is turning out for 20th Century Fox’s adaptation of the children’s book, Mr. Popper’s Penguins. Jim Carrey is the latest to join the already star studded cast of Ben Stiller, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson. Sean Anders, … Continue reading →

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Three times is a charm for Jennifer Aniston and Courtney Cox

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Tracy@MakingOf

Jennifer Aniston (The Switch, Bounty Hunter, The BreakUp, Friends) and Courtney Cox (Dirt, Scream, Friends) are set to work alongside one another again on guest star alongside the Season 2 premiere of ABC’s Cougar Town on September 22nd. The two … Continue reading →

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On the social graph: A feel good ‘Google’ movie

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Tracy@MakingOf

Last week Deadline reported that Google founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page will be at the center of a new movie based on Ken Auletta’s book, Googled. The movie is set to focus on their dream to hold onto their … Continue reading →

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Danny Trejo takes the lead in ‘Machete’

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Mitch

Known mostly for his cameo appearances, Danny Trejo takes the lead in the new Robert Rodriguez film Machete. Developed from a fake trailer in Quentin Tarantino’s 2007 film Grindhouse, the film follows Machete, a legendary ex-Federale, out for revenge from … Continue reading →

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