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A long take is a shot in filmmaking that is longer in duration than a regular shot. Most long takes track the movement of an actor (or actors) over a spatial change in a scene. One of the most infamous of these is the Copacabana shot in Goodfellas, in which Henry (played by Ray Liotta) fully immerses Karen (portrayed by Lorraine Bracco) into his gangster world. Long shots are most effective when used to show a panoramic view of that character’s world or space....

Tim DeKay discusses his role behind the camera as he makes his directorial debut with an upcoming episode of this hit USA Network series. White Collar continues its Season 3 run with the all-new Episoe 3.12: Upper West Side Story this Tuesday night at 10/9c, on USA. When scholarship funds from a prestigious prep school mysteriously disappear, Neal (Matthew Bomer) poses as a substitute teacher to help Peter (Tim DeKay) and the FBI figure out where the money is really going....

Often referred to as “the last movie star,” Tom Cruise has had a long and impressive career spanning more than four decades. Although Hollywood has produced many celebrities over the years, no one has been able to emulate his career. Cruise has established a reputation as a hard-working and charismatic actor, receiving three Golden Globe Awards and an Honorary Palme d’Or in 2022. He has also been recognized for embracing incredible stunts most actors would prefer not to do....

It appears that Tom Cruise is staying put on his new project after all. Fox News reported on Saturday that Tom Cruise was apparently out as the star of the upcoming film, Edwin A. Salt, but apparently that is not true. Moviehole has confirmed from “high-ranking sources within the production” that Will Smith isn’t involved in the film. “The studio, producers,director and potential star (Cruise) are all waiting on a rewrite of the script from Kurt Wimmer,which is due in a few weeks....

Michael Bay’s latest film becomes the first film of the year to crack mega-blockbuster status. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has become the first film to crack $300 million at the domestic box office this year. Monday’s box office figures have the sequel’s North American tally at $299.8 million, while the international grosses passed $300 million as well, for a worldwide take of over $600 million....

It’s more than a year since Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. The national spotlight on the Crescent City has dimmed, and residents are finding it harder than ever to rebuild their lives. Some have become expatriates in distant cities. The insurance checks that never arrived for homeowners were followed by the bureaucratic nightmare that was the Road Home program, and a land-grab is underway as developers and disaster capitalists press their advantage....

The setting of a TV show has often proven to be almost as beloved as the characters themselves, though only the very best truly captivate viewers. Some of the small screen’s most memorable and charming towns have the power to draw in audiences and transport them into their spectacular worlds, making them feel as if they’re right at home. From compelling dramedies to sidesplitting TV sitcoms, the backdrop of a program can be crucial for capturing the overall vibe and spirit of a project....

Most people in their 20s and 30s can likely recall a memory of sitting in a theater for a midnight premiere of one of the highly anticipated Twilight movies. When Twilight premiered in 2008 and brought Stephanie Meyer’s 2005 novel of the same name to life, it completely took the world by storm. In its prime, the Twilight fandom was massive. People could be seen carrying around these big, black, gothic-looking novels everywhere, reading in preparation for the next theatrical release....

UPDATE: 2/16/10 11 AM PSTScreen Daily spoke with Lars Von Trier’s producing partner Peter Aalbaek Jensen who denied the rumor of this remake. Here’s an excerpt from their article: Original Story:The Berlin Film Festival is in full swing and perhaps the most controversial rumor of the year so far has come out of the fest. Empire is citing unconfirmed reports that directors Martin Scorcese and Lars Von Trier are teaming up for a Taxi Driver remake… with original star Robert De Niro set to star in the lead role....

Universal Pictures is moving forward on its languishing remake of David Cronenberg’s Videodrome, hiring commercial director Adam Berg for his feature directorial debut. We first reported on this remake back in April 2009, when Universal brought on Ehren Kruger (Transformers: Dark of the Moon) to write the screenplay. The original starred James Woods as the head of Civic TV Channel 83. He injects new life into the network by airing a program dubbed Videodrome, which depicts gruesome murders and other violent acts that have a unique effect on viewers....

We’ve got your exclusive first look at a clip entitled “Make a Promise” from the upcoming Lionsgate drama, Slow Burn starring Ray Liotta, LL Cool J, Jolene Blalock and Mekhi Phifer. Click below to watch now! Exclusive Clip: “Make A Promise” Slow Burn is a sexy, stylish, thriller, featuring an all-star cast including Ray Liotta, LL Cool J, and Mekhi Phifer. Ray Liotta plays Ford Cole, a big-city district attorney with his eye on the mayor’s office and a big problem on his hands....

The iconic horror director has returned to the town of Woodsboro for this latest installment of the popular horror franchise, in theaters April 15th In 1996, director Wes Craven and screenwriter Kevin Williamson redefined the slasher genre with the funny, scary, and quite self-referential horror hit Scream, which spawned its own sub-genre of like-minded films and two sequels. Ghostface, this series’ requisite killer, also became an instant icon, and is remembered as the most celebrated teen stalker of the 1990s....

Westworld may be leaving HBO Max, but fans haven’t seen the last of the sci-fi western drama series. According to Entertainment Weekly, Westworld and several other removed HBO Max shows will soon find new homes on free, ad-supported streaming platforms known as FAST services. Westworld first aired in 2016, however, it was recently disclosed that the series, along with The Time Traveler’s Wife and Raised by Wolves, would be removed from the HBO Max streaming service as part of cost-cutting measures implemented by Warner Bros....

The LEGO Movie had no business being as good as it was. It was such a strange idea for a movie, and it was one that very few expected to be any good. However, the 2014 film ended up being one of the best and most heartfelt animated movies of that year. We’re still upset that it didn’t even receive a nomination for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars. The film was directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who had previously made a name for themselves with Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and 21 Jump Street, and The LEGO Movie would shoot them to even higher heights....

After keeping MCU fans waiting for a remarkably long time, the exciting first trailer for Taika Waititi’s Thor: Love and Thunder was finally released on April 18, 2022. The trailer was a drink of fresh water for fans who had been eagerly looking forward to their first glimpse into a movie that promises to be one of the biggest hits of 2022. The film was first announced in 2019 and scheduled to be released in 2021 but was pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic....

Lionsgate and the producers of the film adaptation of the worldwide bestselling book What to Expect When You’re Expecting are thrilled to announce that Cameron Diaz will be starring in the film, which is expected to begin shooting mid-Summer 2011. Kirk Jones (Waking Ned Devine, Nanny McPhee) is directing the film, which was acquired from a script by Heather Hach and re-written by Shauna Cross (Whip It!). The film is based the book by Heidi Murkoff that has been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 500 weeks....

The Deuce season 3 teaser trailer has arrived. We have seen the show go from the early 1970s New York City at the dawn of the sex industry, the disco era debauchery, and now we’re going to see 1984, as the industry goes through a major shakeup. The Wire creators David Simon and George Pelecanos have taken their iconic storytelling to new heights with The Deuce and it’s all coming to a close with season 3....

The Raid: Redemption star Joe Taslim has joined the cast of The Fast and the Furious 6 for Universal Pictures and director Justin Lin. The Indonesian actor will portray a villain named Jah, who uses his martial arts and parkour skills to do battle with Vin Diesel’s Dominic Toretto and Paul Walker’s Brian O’Conner. Franchise alums Tyrese Gibson, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, and Dwayne Johnson are returning, along with new cast members Gina Carano (Haywire) and Luke Evans (Immortals)....

Director Todd Phillips has announced that Warner Bros. will debut the first teaser trailer for his highly anticipated comedy sequel The Hangover Part II this Friday, February 25th. This first footage from the highly anticipate romp will be attached to prints of The Farrelly Brothers’ latest effort Hall Pass. Todd Phillips isn’t out to get fans too excited about the impending release of The Hangover Part II, though, which opens nationwide on May 26th....

In 2020, over fifty-five million people worldwide were said to be affected by and living with dementia. The statistics for dementia, and an aging population, offer a grim outlook for the future. They predict the number of individuals with dementia is projected to double every twenty years. In countries with high levels of income and wealth, a prevalent problem is that most cases of dementia go unrecognized by doctors, whether it be through a lack of income to see a doctor or a failure to identify and recognize the signs of cognitive decline....