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    Israel Film Festival to Honor Richard Dreyfuss and Jon Landau

    Oscar-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss and Oscar-winning producer Jon Landau will both be honored at 25th Anniversary Gala Awards Dinner of the Israel Film Festival, on October 20. Dreyfuss will be receiving the 2010 IFF Career Achievement Award, while Landau will walk away with the Visionary Award.

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    Box Office: "Nine" Just Fine In Busy Pre-Xmas Weekend

    More than a dozen specialty films - most of them basking in the glow of varying amounts of Golden Globe, SAG and critics notices - competed in the shadow of east coast snowstorms and James Cameron's "Avatar" this weekend (just a quick non-indie fyi: "Avatar" grossed a massive $232 million worldwide ...

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    WGA Announces 2009 Award Nominees

    The Writers Guild of America has announced the nominations for their awards honoring 2009's films, with James Cameron's script for "Avatar" something of a surprise among a batch of nominees that had many controversial exclusions due to WGA rules. The internet was buzzing last week when numerous high...

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    ACE Eddies Snub "Precious," "Basterds" For Sci-Fi

    The American Cinema Editors have announced the nominations for their annual ACE Eddie awards, honoring the likes of "(500) Days of Summer," "It's Complicated," "Star Trek" and "District 9" in their dual comedy/musical and drama categories. While more certain Oscar contenders like "Avatar," "The Hur...

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    'Avatar' Released on Blu-ray 3-D: Cameron Says '3-D Television is the Future'

    "Avatar" is being released in Blu-ray 3D, and the film's 33 million Facebook fans were the first to know. The 2-disc collector's edition of the James Cameron's behemoth will be available October 16 and will offer "a home entertainment experience like no other"...

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    James Cameron Lines Up Potential Post-'Avatar' Directing Vehicle 'The Informationist' Centering on Strong Female Protagonist

    James Cameron and his Lightstorm Entertainment producing partner Jon Landau have nabbed rights to Taylor Stevens' 2011 novel "The Informationist." Cameron is considering directing the film for 20th Century Fox, but not until after his two "Avatar" sequels which will be shot concurrently.

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    Peter Travers Lists 10 Best 3-D Films; 'Avatar,' 'Life of Pi,' 'Dial M for Murder,' Leaves Out Key Titles

    With Ang Lee's 3-D achievement "The Life of Pi" earning strong reviews, Rolling Stone critic Peter Travers has compiled a list of the 10 best (and three worst) 3-D movies. Lee's adaptation of the Yann Martel novel ranks as the third best 3-D film, with -- you guessed it! -- James Cameron's "Avatar" ...

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