Movie Industry & Awards gives an overview of showbiz and even gives an inside-peek to how to bring home the gold at the Oscars and score big in Cannes.
You have probably seen advertisements in your local paper for movies playing at a theater near you. Sometimes the ad will say "Held over" or "Special engagement." What exactly does that mean? And why is popcorn so expensive? See more »
Do you think your favorite actor is really witty because of what he's saying in a movie? Think again. He has a team of screenwriters behind him. Screenwriters like Shane Black, left, and Syd Field, right, honed their skills at workshops and classes.
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Imagine if the movie you were watching didn't have any sound effects. Would it be as good? Enter the sound editor. Learn about the job of a sound editor in this article.
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Some of the greatest movie scenes of all time were filmed using Steadicams. These cameras allow moviemakers to produce moving handheld shots that have no shakes at all. Learn all about this ingenious camera system.
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Stuntmen (and women) take very dangerous risks in order to give movies an added sense of realism. How do these daredevils train for their stunts?
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In the city of Cannes, May is the 'month of the movie.' The Cannes Film Festival is the crossroads of international cinema and anybody can submit a film for consideration. It brings together the toasts of the town and those who are just starting out.
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Movie buffs around the world soon will be glued to their sets. Yes, it's almost Oscar time. Get the skinny on the rules of Academy voting and on the famous gold guy himself. And find out who the nominees are.
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When you watch a movie on your TV you're not always seeing the same movie that played in the theater. A lot of formatting goes into fitting a movie onto a TV screen. Learn about the changes a movie goes through so you can watch it at home.
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The huge Hollywood Sign -- stretched along the hills over Hollywood, California -- symbolizes fame, fortune and the glamorous world of cinema and the movie stars we love. Learn about the history of the Hollywood Sign.
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Andrew Shue, coach and producer of "Gracie," also enjoyed a successful acting career, including a role on "Melrose Place." Learn about Andrew Shue's career and interests.
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Some of the highest paying jobs in the film industry are the least glamorous. Learn about the best paying jobs in the film industry in this article.
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Many of the independent films that eventually make it big first debut at film festivals, where open submission policies make it easy to gain exposure. Read more about film festivals and how they're evolving.
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On every movie package and shown on every screen are the ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, and so on. What do these ratings mean for the viewer and how are they decided? Learn about the MPAA and the movie ratings system.
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The action sequences in "The Matrix" wouldn't look nearly as cool without a skilled film editor putting them together. Check out this article to learn more about film editors and what their role is in the film-making process.
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As documentary films increase in popularity and docudramas pop up on the small screen, it’s a good time to question the difference between the two. Intention, historical context and editing choices play major roles in defining a work as fact or fiction.
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Well-orchestrated public relations campaigns designed to get people into theaters have helped many films' box office success. Here are some of the wildest feats in the long history of movie publicity.
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