Brad Pitt's -Moneyball' isn't getting made because it's too artsy-fartsy
Brad Pitt was supposed to be working this summer. Months ago he signed on to star in Moneyball , directed by Steven Soderbergh, but then five days before the production officially started Sony Pictures pulled more than $50 million in financing and told Soderbergh and Pitt that they were free to take the project to other studios to see if they wanted to finance the disaster. No studio did. So now Brad is totally unemployed this summer, and the tabloids are in mourning. This was the summer Brad...

'Moneyball' can't find a place in Hollywood's lineup
At a time when expensive adult dramas keep striking out at the box office, it appears not even Brad Pitt and director Steven Soderbergh can entice a Hollywood studio to spend about $57 million on a baseball movie. Pitt and Soderbergh, who were given a short window to set up their adaptation of the 2003 bestselling book "Moneyball" at a rival studio after Sony Pictures unexpectedly killed the project just three days before production was to begin today, have been turned down by Warner...

Spielberg's 'Tintin' sets a date
Steven Spielberg's "The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn" will hit U.S. theaters in December 2011 -- long after bowing internationally. Paramount Pictures and Sony Pictures Entertainment unveiled plans to release the motion capture pic Stateside on Dec. 23, 2011. But in an unusual move, film will launch internationally in late October and early November 2011, with Sony Pictures Releasing Intl. handling Continental Europe, Eastern Europe, Latin America and India, and Paramount...

Marvel Reveals New Details for Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Avengers
At the Sony Pictures lot in Culver City, Marvel's president of production Kevin Feige spoke about some of the upcoming Marvel films, including "Iron Man 2," "Thor," "Captain America," "The Avengers," "Ant-Man," and a new, mysterious film. We broke down all the updates below. [via FirstShowing ] * In "Iron Man 2," Scarlett Johansson's character has "two sides." She is first an assistant to Tony Stark, but later is revealed to be the Black Widow. Seems like she will eventually betray Stark just...

Spielberg’s Tintin Will Get Released Internationally First; December 2011 in The US
Paramount Pictures and Sony Pictures Entertainment have finally announced their release plans for Steven Spielberg ’s 3D performance capture adaptation of The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn . The film will be released internationally in late October and early November, 2011, more than a month before the film is released stateside by Paramount on December 23rd 2011 .

Non-Humans Have Escaped From District 9 !
Sony Pictures has released these new viral videos for director Neill Blomkamp's District 9 , opening in theaters on August 14. The videos, which feature new footage from the film, talk about how non-humans have escaped from District 9. It tells you to visit D-9.com or call 866-666-6001 for more information.

Col, SPA send 'Smurfs' to bigscreen
Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation are bringing a live-action/animated "Smurfs" project to the bigscreen. Sony obtained film rights to the blue-colored characters from Lafig Belgium via Jordan Kerner ("Charlotte's Web"), who is producing. David Stem and David Weiss, who wrote the second and third installments in the "Shrek" franchise, are in negotiations to pen the screenplay. Kerner secured film rights to the Smurfs property in 2002 and had been developing a 3-D CGI feature at...

Breaking: George Clooney ditches Warner Bros. for Sony Pictures
In a surprise move, George Clooney is moving his production company Smokehouse Pictures from Warner Bros. to Sony Pictures.

"Moon" Rises At Edinburgh Fest
Rookie British director Duncan Jones' "Moon" walked off with the top prize at the Edinburgh International Film Festival Sunday. The son of singer David Bowie, Jones is one of the U.K.'s young maverick directing talents. His prize for best new British feature came with a purse of 20,000 pounds ($32,700). The picture premiered at Sundance last year and stars Sam Rockwell as a man isolated on the moon. It recently opened in limited release at the North American box office through Sony Pictures...

"Whatever Works"
Woody Allen and Larry David return to New York, bringing their crotchety self-mockery with them By Stephanie Zacharek Read more: Stephanie Zacharek , Woody Allen , Comedy , Movies , Movie Reviews , Romantic Comedy , Arts & Entertainment , Reviews Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics Larry David and Evan Rachel Wood in "Whatever Works." June 19, 2009 | "Whatever Works," a picture that beneath its willfully crotchety exterior is ultimately about finding love, comes as close to optimism as Woody...

Sony to unfurl 'Ribbon' at Christmas
Sony Pictures Classics will release Michael Haneke's "The White Ribbon" on Christmas Day. German film was the winner of the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The stark, black-and-white drama is set in a German village on the eve of World War I, and follows a winding trail of malicious deeds. Sony Classics acquired domestic distribution rights to the pic on the eve of Cannes. "White Ribbon" is the first specialty film to stake out the Dec. 25 date. As of now, film is set to open...

Did GHOSTBUSTERS: THE VIDEO GAME Bring GHOSTBUSTERS III Back From the Dead?
Anniversary Blu-Ray Premiere at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills. I had the privilege to attend the event, courtesy of Fangoria, Atari, and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. There, I watched the original Ghostbusters film in Blu-ray on the big screen, played the soon-to-be-released videogame, and spoke with Mr. Reitman about all things Ghostbusters, as well as his most anticipated project, Ghostbusters III .

Catherine Zeta Jones Dances And Stars Celebrate Michael Douglas (PHOTOS)
Michael Douglas received the 37th Annual AFI Lifetime Achievement Awards at Sony Pictures Studio Thursday night for his role advancing the art of film.

Sony snags rights to 'Familiars'
In a low- to mid-seven-figure deal, Sony Pictures Animation has picked up the rights to "The Familiars," an upcoming children's fantasy book series written by Adam Jay Epstein and Andrew Jacobson.

World rights sold for 'Moon'
Production company Liberty Films and U.K. sales outfit Independent have sold all world rights for Duncan Jones' sci-fi thriller "Moon." Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group picked up rights to Italy, Spain, Latin America and all Asian territories excluding South Korea, having already secured all English-speaking territory rights. And Independent struck deals in France (Swift Distribution), Scandinavia (Nonstop Entertainment), Benelux (A-Film Distribution), Middle East (Shooting Stars),...

It Might Get Loud: Trailer
The trailer for Sony Pictures Classics' It Might Get Loud courtesy of The New York Times . Who hasn’t wanted to be a rock star, join a band or play electric guitar? Music resonates, moves and inspires us. Strummed through the fingers of The Edge, Jimmy Page and Jack White, somehow it does more. Such is the premise of It Might Get Loud, a new documentary conceived by producer Thomas Tull. It Might Get Loud isn’t like any other rock’n roll documentary. Filmed through the eye

Crackle to Launch Mommy XXX, Two Other Originals
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s guy-targeted Web video site Crackle.com will roll out a trio of original series this week, including a reality show centered around a porn star mom. The weekly...

Gay Marriage: Brad Pitt Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is [Dirt Bag]
Brad Pitt has donated $100,000 to the campaign to defeat Proposition 8, the California ballot initiative that would ban same-sex marriage in the state. In a statement, he says: "Because no one has the right to deny another their life even though they disagree with it, because everyone has the right to live the life they so desire if it doesn't harm another and because discrimination has no place in America, my vote Will be for equality and against Proposition 8." [Variety] Hilary Swank is recovering from a

Brad Pitt & Sumo Wrestler Sunbank Commercial (VIDEO)
Brad Pitt is appearing in his fifth commercial for Japanese cell phone manufacturer Softbank. In the newly-released 30-sec spot, directed by Spike Jonze,

Brad Pitt: With Friends Like You...
Brad Pitt's bike broke down yesterday -- so he hopped a ride with some photogs (not us) so he could get to a very important meeting. Now here's the rub -- he didn't want to be filmed even though he was in a car full of pappers. See Also

Brad Pitt -- Saved by the Paparazzi
Brad Pitt's worst nightmares came true today in Los Angeles: His motorcycle broke down AND he had to get rescued by a pap that was following him. Hopefully, Angelina won't yell at him for being late for dinner. See Also

HOT PICS: Brad Pitt's Emergency Breakdown
Even mega-stars are susceptible to the occasional roadside emergency. Brad Pitt was taking a spin throughout Hollywood, Ca. on Thursday, again rolling out one of his classic motorcycles for an afternoon. Paparazzi on his tail didn't seem to be the only

"I Live in a Brad Pitt"
Brad Pitt has been working alongside partner Angelina Jolie to make things right in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina ravaged the city and surrounding areas.

Brad Pitt's Motorcylce Breaks, He Gets A Ride From Paparazzi
bauergriffinonline.com : The usually elusive Brad Pitt had a bit of a breakdown with his motorcycle today near Franklin Village in Los Angeles. Unable to solve the problem, Pitt requested a ride... from the paparazzi. Read the whole story: bauergriffinonline.com

Brad Pitt's Big Boss
Brad Pitt's Big Boss - Angelina Jolie's main man picks up a sumo wrestler easily in this new ad.