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The Moving Arts Film Journal

August 2009

49 articles

Below the Line

Worthington Replaces Tom Cruise in ‘The Tourist’

Worthington Replaces Tom Cruise in ‘The Tourist’

Sam Worthington will be replacing Tom Cruise on Spyglass Entertainment’s thriller remake, “The Tourist,” reports THR . The in-demand Aussie who starred in McG’s “Terminator Salvation” will be joining...

Aug 3, 2009 / Eric M. Armstrong
Features

Universal Believes in ‘Jesus’

Universal Believes in ‘Jesus’

The Christian belief that Jesus Christ was a god who descended upon earth to die for the sins of the world hasn’t typically been associated with the anti-establishment, ironic t-shirt-wearing hipster...

Aug 2, 2009 / Eric M. Armstrong
News

‘Chicago’ Director May Helm Next ‘Pirates’ Vessel

‘Chicago’ Director May Helm Next ‘Pirates’ Vessel

Considering that the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise has grossed over $2.7 billion worldwide, it’s no surprise that opportunistic producer Jerry Bruckheimer is itching to do many, many more of...

Aug 1, 2009 / Eric M. Armstrong
Features

‘Dawn of the Dinosaurs’ Set to Break International Animation Record

‘Dawn of the Dinosaurs’ Set to Break International Animation Record

Disney-Pixar’s “Finding Nemo,” the first animated film to exceed $500 million in gross international earnings, has been the king of the animation castle since 2003 with total earnings exceeding $525...

Aug 1, 2009 / Eric M. Armstrong
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