First Look: Katie Holmes in ‘Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark’
Enjoy this article? You may also be interested in these related items from our partners
 ''All Aboard'' Art Print by Katie Kelly from DisneyStore.com |  NFL San Diego Chargers Vintage Kick Off Crew -... from Junk Food Clothing |  San Francisco Mickey Mouse Journal from DisneyStore.com |
In honor the film’s presence at San Diego Comic-con, Miramax has just sent us this rather chilling photo of Katie Holmes in its upcoming release Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark. Directed by Troy Nixey and Produced/co-written by Guillermo del Toro, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark is a remake of a horror telefilm in which about a little girl (Bailee Madison) who is sent to live with her father (Guy Pearce) and his girlfriend (Katie Holmes) in the old mansion they are renovating, only to unwittingly unleash malevolent creatures bent on destroying all of them.
Nixey and del Toro will be on hand to present a first look at the film at San Diego Comic-con in Hall H on Friday from 2:15 pm – 3:45 pm.
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark is slated to open nationwide on January 21, 2011
Categories: Movies Tags: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, Katie Holmes, Miramax, SDCC
First Look: ‘The Debt’ Trailer from Miramax (Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington)
Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Australia, here is our first look at The Debt, a remake of the Israeli thriller, HaHov.
In The Debt (rated R by the MPAA for some violence and language), Rachel Singer (Helen Mirren) is one of three Israeli Mossad agents who were sent on a secret mission to capture a notorious Nazi war criminal in 1960’s East Berlin. Now, decades later, she must go back undercover and risk everything once again. The film was directed by John Madden (Shakespeare in Love and Proof) and also stars Tom Wilkinson, Jessica Chastain and Sam Worthington.
The Debt opens nationwide on December 29, 2010
Categories: Movies Tags: Helen Mirren, Miramax, Sam Worthington, The Debt
Miramax’s ‘The Debt’ Release Date Moved to December 29, 2010
We have received confirmation from Walt Disney Studios that The Debt‘s release date has been moved from its original slated release date of October 1 to Wednesday, December 29, 2010.
In The Debt (rated R by the MPAA for some violence and language), Rachel Singer (Helen Mirren) is one of three Israeli Mossad agents who were sent on a secret mission to capture a notorious Nazi war criminal in 1960’s East Berlin. Now, decades later, she must go back undercover and risk everything once again. The film was directed by John Madden (Shakespeare in Love and Proof) and also stars Tom Wilkinson, Jessica Chastain and Sam Worthington.
Categories: Movies Tags: Helen Mirren, Miramax, Sam Worthington, The Debt
Miramax’s ‘The Debt’ Slated for October 1, 2010 Release
We have learned from Walt Disney Studios that Miramax’s remake of the Israeli thriller The Debt has been slated for an October 1, 2010 release.
In The Debt (rated R by the MPAA for some violence and language), Rachel Singer (Helen Mirren) is one of three Israeli Mossad agents who were sent on a secret mission to capture a notorious Nazi war criminal in 1960′s East Berlin. Now, decades later, she must go back undercover and risk everything once again. The film was directed by John Madden (Shakespeare in Love and Proof) and also stars Tom Wilkinson, Jessica Chastain and Sam Worthington.
The studio, which is still seeking a buyer after recent negotiations with founders Bob and Harvey Weinstein fell apart, will next release The Switch starring Jason Bateman and Jennifer Aniston on August 20.
Categories: Movies Tags: Helen Mirren, Miramax, The Debt
Products for Miramax’s ‘Gnomeo and Juliet’ Hit Amazon.com’s Virtual Shelves
It’s indoor vs. outdoor gnomes in this take on the Shakespeare classic from Elton John’s Rocket Pictures and Miramax. With an anticipated release date some time in 2011, no time has been wasted in announcing several book adaptations for the CG film starring the voices of James McAvoy and Emily Blunt.
Now available for pre-order (but not shipping any time soon) are the Junior Novelization
Categories: Movies, Publishing Tags: Emily Blunt, Gnomeo and Juliet, James McAvoy, Merchandise, Miramax, Rocket Pictures
Report: Miramax to Return to Co-Founders
The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax and later sold it to The Walt Disney Company are about to take the reigns once more. At a reported $600 million, the Hollywood power duo will once again oversee the production and distribution company they named after their parents.
Full story here.
Categories: Business, Movies Tags: Miramax, Weinsteins
Miramax to Release ‘Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark’ but What Will They Call It?
Despite being on the auction block, plans to release upcoming films from Miramax still appears to be on the plate. And despite being a remake of a 1973 tv movie, Disney is hinting that it may rename the Guillermo del Toro produced film.
So if it won’t be called Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, what might we see the film billed as in theaters? To their credit, Disney did register DBAOTD.COM (although that in itself would be a marketing nightmare) and DONTBEAFRAID-THEMOVIE.COM but they also recently registered domain names for They Are Waiting (THEYAREWAITING.COM), They Wait in the Dark (THEYWAITINTHEDARK.COM) and What Lurks in the Dark (WHATLURKSINTHEDARK.COM).
Of course it’s still possible that the title will remain the same but that the alternatives will simply be used as the names for the site advertising the film.
Categories: Movies Tags: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, Guillermo del Toro, Miramax
Disney: Miramax Still Alive and Kicking… Sorta
The Associated Press is reporting that The Walt Disney Company affirms that the Miramax label will continue to exist and the films reported as being shelved will be distributed throughout theaters through 2011.
Disney says the most recent move was in line with the long term plans involving Miramax which include reducing the number of films produced per year to a maximum of three.
The article attributes an email sent from a [former?] Miramax employee, directing recipients to a specific Disney employee as the source of confusion.
Categories: Business, Movies Tags: Miramax, Walt Disney Studios, WDS
Miramax Films to Lose President, New York Roots
It’s now being widely reported that troubled Miramax Films is following suit with Walt Disney Studios in that its President, Daniel Battsek, is set to resign in January. While it’s officially a ‘mutual’ move, some sources claim Battsek is being forced out due to bad performance by the label. This — of course — follows hotly on the heels of Dick Cook leaving the Walt Disney Studios just over a month ago.
In addition, Miramax, whose maximum number of films per year has already been significantly reduced by its parent company, is also being expected to relocate from its home in New York City to Los Angeles.
Categories: Business, Movies Tags: Daniel Battsek, Miramax
See Mike Judge and Cast of ‘Extract’ from Miramax Films at Comic-Con; Enter to Win DVD Package
Miramax Films proudly presents a panel discussion for their new film Extract with writer/director Mike Judge (Beavis & Butthead, King of the Hill, Office Space) and film stars Jason Bateman (Arrested Development), Mila Kunis (That 70s Show, Family Guy) and Kristen Wiig (Saturday Night Live) to take place in Hall H on Saturday, July 25 from 1:30 – 2:30PM.
Also be sure to visit Miramax Films at booth #3913 where you can enter to win Blu-Ray and DVD packages of the Miramax Comic-Con collection.
Categories: Movies Tags: CCI, Comic-Con, Extract, Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig, Mike Judge, Mila Kunis, Miramax, San Diego
New Disney Store Arrivals for May 13, 2013 (46 Items) (Haunted Mansion,
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Merida Royal Coronation Event at Magic Kingdom
Merida Coronation Celebration Tee Available Online for Limited Time
‘Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess
Disney Animator Eric Goldberg to Present ‘Animation
New Disney Arrivals at Junk Food Clothing for May 10, 2013 (7 Items)
New Disney Store Arrivals for May 10, 2013 (6 Items)
‘Guardians of the Galaxy,’ ‘Captain America: The
WATCH: ABC Teases ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Television
First Look: ‘Big Hero 6′ Hi-Res Concept Art, Film Clip
QR Code Business Card