Movies & Film

Making movies costs money. It costs lots of money. Why? The easy answer is that no one knows for sure. The real answer is that someone knows -- but that person isn't going to tell you.

By Dave Roos

Fame can be fleeting but some names manage to live forever. Is it possible to determine who is the most famous person on Earth?

By Alia Hoyt

W.C. Fields famously warned against working with animals and children, but the makers of "Hotel for Dogs" ignored that advice. How did they get 70 dogs and nearly twice as many trainers to behave?

By Gerri Miller

They're sexy, dangerous and live forever -- no wonder vampires have always held a fascination for mere mortals. And the current vamp-related pop culture phenomenon is "Twilight," the story of a teenage girl and her vampire love.

By Gerri Miller

What do Bo and Luke Duke have in common with James Bond? Superb driving skills. When these characters take off in a high-speed chase, who's behind the wheel?

By Charles W. Bryant

Forty-six years since James Bond first battled baddies in "Dr. No," Ian Fleming's martini drinking, Aston Martin-driving British superspy is back in his 22nd installment "Quantum of Solace."

By Gerri Miller

Still get chills when you hear the 'Jaws' theme song? That's the work of a great film composer. Read this article to learn more about film composers.

By Diane Dannenfeldt

Ever wonder how Spock's ears on "Star Trek" looked so real? It's the skill of a movie make-up artist. Read this article to learn more about how movie make-up artists work.

By Diane Dannenfeldt

Digital matte painters bring some of your favorite movies to life. Check out this article to learn more about digital matte painters!

By Dave Roos

Do you keep seeing the same movie ads on tv, billboards and the internet? That's all part of the movie marketing process. Check out this article to learn more about how movie marketing works.

By Dave Roos

The art of making movies can be a complex and demanding process. In this gallery, pictures of the filmmaking process and the movie industry are featured.

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.

By Diane Dannenfeldt

Being the voice of a celebrity isn't always the most glamorous job in the world. But it can help you get into some pretty cool parties.

By Dave Roos

"Tropic Thunder" had a distinct look and feel to it. But how did they manage to get that authentic war-movie feel to it? Enter the Cinematographer.

By Diane Dannenfeldt

Have you ever stopped to wonder what executive producers do? Do all executive producers, regardless of whether they produce movies or music, share the same responsibilities? There's a lot more involved than you can imagine.

By Diane Dannenfeldt

Hollywood, Motown and everywhere in between are rife with drama. Entertainers need lawyers to protect their patented moves, melodies and movie-star good looks. But what exactly do lawyers in Tinseltown do?

By Diane Dannenfeldt

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.

By Dave Roos

Three years after "Batman Begins" reinvigorated the ailing Batman franchise, Christian Bale is back in the Batsuit to battle forces of evil in Gotham City in director Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated sequel "The Dark Knight."

By Gerri Miller

In the crowded summer movie marketplace, a great gimmick can make a film stand out, provided it's done well and fits the story. As the first live-action flick shot in digital 3-D, "Journey to the Center of the Earth" scores big on both counts.

By Gerri Miller

Film set construction determines how a movie looks and feels. Without the proper set design, moviegoers may not feel as connected to the film. What happens behind the scenes of set construction?

By Dave Roos

Did you ever wonder how they picked those actors and actresses for your favorite movie? A casting director did most of that work. What goes into casting a movie, and how do you become a casting director?

By Diane Dannenfeldt

AVID editing machines are the editing machine of choice for all television shows and movies that come out of Hollywood. Learn more about these amazing machines in this article.

By Dave Roos

Opening today, the "Get Smart" franchise gets another theatrical revival starring Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway. The film showcases all of the signature gadgets and memorable catchphrases of the original, plus spectacular action.

By Gerri Miller

Line producers handle the day-to-day budget of a film, as well as dealing with crises that may occur during filming. Learn more about line producers in this article.

By Diane Dannenfeldt

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.

By Dave Roos