Sally (Bailee Madison), a lonely, introverted child, has just arrived at the 19th century mansion her father (Guy Pearce) and his girlfriend (Katie Holmes) are restoring. While exploring the sprawling estate, Sally discovers a hidden , long-undisturbed basement. Unwittingly, she unleashes a race of malevolent, dark-dwelling creatures who intend to drag her and her family [...]
Burbank, California, July 29, 2010—The Walt Disney Company announced today the sale of Miramax Films to Filmyard Holdings LLC for over $660 million subject to certain adjustments. Partners in Filmyard include Los Angeles businessmen Ron Tutor, Tom Barrack, Colony Capital LLC and other individuals. The transaction is subject to certain regulatory approvals and is expected [...]
BURBANK, Calif., October 5, 2009 — Rich Ross, President of Disney Channels Worldwide, has been named Chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, it was announced today by Disney President and CEO Robert A. Iger. Ross will oversee worldwide production, distribution and marketing for the company’s range of live-action and feature animated film labels, including Walt [...]
“School of Rock” helmer, Richard Linklater, is in final negotiations to direct “Liars (A-E)” for Scott Rudin and Miramax, according to Variety. Emma Forrest penned the script, a romantic comedy that centers on a woman who, on the way to President Obama’s inauguration, retrieves lost items from her ex-boyfriends. So far, Kat Dennings is the [...]
Guy Pearce and Bailee Madison will round out the cast of Miramax’s supernatural thriller, “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark,” which is also set to star Katie Holmes, according to The Hollywood Reporter Mark Johnson and Guillermo del Toro will produce with del Toro’s protege, Troy Nixey, directing. The film is based on a 1973 [...]
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