For Harry Potter Fans: A Potter-esque Place to Stay While Visiting the Sets

Posted on April 10, 2012 at 3:59 pm

Warner Bros. Studio’s new Harry Potter tour in London gives fans a chance to explore the enchanting sets where the eight Harry Potter films were made. And they can now live out their fantasy in a luxurious apartment in the rafters of St Pancras Chambers in London, just across the way from Harry Potter’s Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, available to book through onefinestay.

Transformed into a host of apartments, a stay in St Pancras Chambers lets fans “live like a Hogwart local” in this distinctive home while the owner is out of town, with a service that offers all the convenience and comfort of a hotel starting at $470 (US) per night and can sleep up to four people.

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Surprising Facts about “Singin’ in the Rain”

Posted on April 4, 2012 at 8:00 am

In honor of the 60th anniversary of Singin’ in the Rain, MovieFone’s Gary Susman has composed a list of 25 little-known facts about the film, one of the best-loved classics in movie history (and about movie history). Most recently, it was one of the inspirations for this year’s Oscar winner for Best Picture, Actor, and Director, The Artist.

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Sequels Coming: “Anchorman” and….”Twins??”

Posted on March 30, 2012 at 3:57 pm

Stay classy, San Diego! There is going to be a sequel to Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, the goofy film starring Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, and Christina Applegate that many fans can recite from memory, even though they are much too young to remember the 70’s it satirizes. Here’s hoping everyone returns, including the dog.

Another sequel was announced this week as well. Twins, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito in the title roles, was never more than a sight gag in search of a storyline, so it is hard to get excited about the notion of a follow-up called “Triplets” with the original stars and Eddie Murphy.

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Smithsonian Exhibit: Warner Brothers Treasures

Posted on March 27, 2012 at 10:21 pm

I was lucky enough to get a chance to visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History today and I especially enjoyed seeing some wonderful items from the Warner Brothers archive, including costumes and props from the movie Roger Ebert says appears on more top 10 lists than any other film: “Casablanca.” I also loved seeing Lauren Bacall’s beautiful, form-fitting suit from “The Big Sleep.” But I got a special kick out of seeing Jack Warner’s phone book, here open to the D page with hand-written entries that include Bette Davis, Cecil DeMille, Walt Disney, and Salvador Dali!

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New Documentary from Morgan Spurlock About Comic-Con

Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:27 pm

I am a total Comic-Con fangirl (already counting the days to this year’s Con in July), so I am very excited about a new documentary from Morgan Spurlock (“Super Size Me,” “Pom Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold”) called (prepare for a “Star Wars” joke): “Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope.” Prepare for Fanboy ecstasy: It is presented by Joss Whedon and Stan Lee. It will be available on VOD April 6 and you can check the Facebook page for theatrical release details and more information.

Have you ever imagined a place where Vulcans and vampires get along? Where wizards and wookies can be themselves? Welcome to Comic-Con San Diego. What started as a fringe comic book convention for 500 fans has grown into the pop culture event of the year that influences every form of entertainment, now attended by over 140,000 strong.

“Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope” explores this amazing cultural phenomenon by following the lives of five attendees as they descend upon the ultimate geek mecca at San Diego Comic-Con 2010:

*      Eric, an aspiring illustrator, is hoping to impress publishers and land a job;

*      Holly, a costume and creature designer, hopes her creations will win the big prize;

*      Chuck, a long-time comic book dealer, is looking for a big sale to pay off his debts;

*      Skip, longtime amateur illustrator wants to be discovered at this year’s event;

*      James, a young fan, hopes his girlfriend will accept a dramatic proposal.

One on one interviews with Comic-Con Veterans who have turned their passions into professions include Stan Lee, Joss Whedon, Frank Miller, Kevin Smith, Matt Groening, Seth Rogen, Eli Roth and others are shared throughout the film along with up close and up front coverage of all the panels, parades, photos, costumes, crowds and camaraderie that make up one of the largest fan gatherings in the U.S.

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