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Taylor Lautner Debuts Never Before Seen ‘New Moon’ Clip on Leno!
Published on: November 15, 2009
By Shannon Nystedt
MovieSet.com

Twilight fans rejoys! With only a few short days before the theatrical release of New Moon, you will be given one more sneak peak at a clip from the film.

On Monday, November 16, fans of Twilight will get a double treat when teen heartthrob Taylor Lautner brings a never before seen clip from The Twilight Saga: New Moon to premiere on “The Jay Leno Show” (Monday-Friday, 10-11 p.m. ET).

The exclusive clip will feature Lautner and co-star Kristen Stewart.

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Oscars Return to Their Roots For Governors Awards!
Published on: November 15, 2009
By Shannon Nystedt
MovieSet.com

The 82nd Academy Awards is filled with surprises! Not only will they be breaking with tradition to have the proceedings co-hosted, but they returned to tradition to honor four Governors Award recipients with an elegant evening of high spirits and warm intimacy, unlike most years where the Governors Awards are handed out on television.

The dinner-kudos ceremony, held Saturday at the Hollywood and Highland grand ballroom, saw producer Roger Corman, cinematographer Gordon Willis and thesp Lauren Bacall each get multiple standing ovations during a half-hour apiece of clips, testimonials and toasts. The fourth honoree, producer John Calley was absent due to illness.

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Ninja Assassin LA Premiere Thursday November 19th!
Published on: November 13, 2009
Warner Bros.
Press Release

Warner Bros. Pictures presents in association with Legendary Pictures and Dark Castle Entertainment Ninja Assassin Thursday, November 19th at Grauman’s Chinese Theater!

WHAT: Red carpet arrivals at the Los Angeles premiere of Ninja Assassin Thursday, November 19th

WHO: From the film: Rain, Rick Yune, Sho Kosugi, Stephen Marcus, Director James McTeigue, Producers Joel Silver and Grant Hill, other celebrity guests TBD

WHEN: Thursday, November 19th
Check-in 5:00 PM
Red carpet arrivals begin 6:00 PM
Screening begins 7:00 PM

WHERE: Grauman's Chinese Theatre
6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA

Opening nationwide on Wednesday November 25, 2009, Ninja Assassin will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
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New Stills from Uwe Boll’s ‘The Final Storm’
Published on: November 13, 2009
By Shannon Nystedt
MovieSet.com

Take a look at a ton of new stills from Uwe Boll’s latest action/horror The Final Storm.

The film tells the story of a family coming to terms with the end of the world. Having seen biblical rain, dying animals and a blood red moon, Tom and Gillian knew that something wasn’t right, but things turn out far worse then they could have ever imagined when a soft-spoken and sickly stranger named Silas stumbles onto their farm and warns them of the end of days. As Silas slowly reveals his true colors with his murderous past, and lust for Gillian, the tension between him and Tom builds until an explosive showdown occurs, with Tom defending his family, and fighting for their survival, and perhaps the survival of all mankind.

The Final Storm stars Luke Perry (TV’s Beverly Hills, 90210), Lauren Holly (Dumb &Dumber), Steve Bacic (TV’s The Guard) and Cole Heppell (The Fog).

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AFI Thesis Film Wins Prestigious Production Award
Published on: November 11, 2009
Clear Blue, a short film to be directed by Canadian born Lindsay MacKay, has just received the prestigious Bridges/Larson Foundation Award.

Each year this grant is awarded to an American Film Institute (AFI) thesis production which displays potential to tell a unique and ambitious story in the form of a short narrative film.

The grant, with a value of $7,500, will help a great deal in the team's fundraising process. As AFI Graduate students, the team is expected to raise almost their entire budget from third party sources.

Clear Blue is a coming of age Fantasy/Thriller about Simon, an eager 16 year old, who gets his first job as a lifeguard at the local indoor pool. At first his job is dull, until he notices Flova, a 71-year-old woman who comes to swim every morning. As the days go on, Simon begins to find himself strangely attracted to her and becomes curious about her remarkable ability to remain submerged under water for an unusually long time. One day Simon follows Flova into the change room, and discovers a startling secret... From this point on, Simon finds it impossible to stay away. As his sexual desires rage, Flova’s need for his companionship also begins to grow. While the unlikely pair struggle to keep their relationship a secret, they both become aware of the potential danger, until one day, they realize there is no turning back.

The key team is comprised of an international bunch who came together while pursuing their careers as narrative filmmakers at the AFI in Los Angeles, California. The team includes Lindsay MacKay (Director) and Brent Martin (Producer) from Canada, Mattias Troelstrup from Denmark (Cinematographer), Eun Kyung Nam from Korea (Production Designer), and Rachel Kats from the United States (Editor).

The team is currently developing the script, and are pushing hard to reach their fundraising goal of $55,000. You can donate to the film by visiting their website at www.clearbluethefilm.com
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