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Title: Autumn Blood Director: Markus Blunder Cast: Sophie Lowe, Peter Stormare, Gustaf Skarsgard, Samuel Vauramo, Maximilian Harnisch Running time: 100 minutes; Rated R On VOD and iTunes and in-theaters on September 19th In the mountains above a remote Austrian village, a brother and sister become orphans when their mother dies. A 16 year old girl (Sophie Lowe) and her 10 year old brother (Maximilian Harnisch) live off the land and only depend on each other. A few people begin to notice that the children are now alone, and a trio of hunters brutally rapes the girl. When a social services worker is called to the town, the trio drive back  [ Read More ]

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Two orphaned siblings afraid of being split-up head into the woods in order to stay together, but what they find there might kill them. Our exclusive clip for Autumn Blood follows the plight of a 16-year-old girl who has just been raped, and her 10-year-old brother, as they try to traverse a dangerous and deadly waterfall while being pursued by a gang of ruthless hunters. Watch as one of the men doesn't make it very far, while the other two have a quiet argument over the use of a firearm in this feel good hit of the year. In theaters and VOD this weekend.

Two young orphans in the Tirolian Mountains come under siege by a vicious band of hunters. Frightened of being separated by child services following the death of their mother, a self-sufficient&#16016-year-old girl (Sophie Lowe) and her 10-year-old brother, who hasn't spoken a word since seeing...

Arc Entertainment is set to release the thriller “Autumn Blood” in theaters and on VOD Sept. 19. “Autumn Blood’ is written by Stephen T. Barton and Markus Blunder and directed by Blunder. The film stars Sophie Lowe, Peter Stormare, Gustaf Skarsgard, Samuel Vauramo and Maximilian Harnisch. The film’s story follows two orphans who have to fight for their lives. “Two young orphans in the Tirolian Mountains come under siege by a vicious band of hunters. Frightened of being separated by child services following the death of their mother, a self-sufficient 16-year-old girl (Sophie Lowe) and her 10-year-old brother (Maximilian Harnisch) – who hasn’t spoken a word since seeing his father [ Read More ]

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Exclusive: Arc Entertainment has acquired all North American rights to Markus Blunder’s thriller.

Autumn Blood was shot entirely on 65mm in the Austrian Alps and stars Sophie Lowe, Peter Stormare, Gustaf Skarsgard, Samuel Vauramo and newcomer Maximilian Harnisch.

The story centres on a pair of siblings at a secluded mountain farm who decide not to tell anyone when their mother dies, leaving them orphans. In the coming days they must deal with sinister visitors. Stephen T Barton and Blunder co-wrote the screenplay. Blunder also produced.

“We are excited to collaborate with 108 Media to release this jarring, incredibly cinematic film with its creative and unpredictable storytelling,” said Arc’s head of acquisitions Scott Moesta. “We are proud to distribute the film on all platforms.”

Moesta brokered the deal with 108 Media’s Jordan Nutson on behalf of the filmmakers.

108 has closed deals with Japan (New Select), pan-Asia (Astro) and Scandinavia (Take One). Deals are understood to be in the...

Directed by: Marko Makilaakso

Written by: Marko Makilaakso

Starring: Mikko Leppilampi, Andrew Tiernan, Samuel Vauramo, Jouko Ahola, Antti Reini, Magdalena Gorska

The zombie movie apocalypse continues with War of the Dead, an action film/zombie hybrid with some surprisingly strong cinematography, solid performances and several other positive aspects the target audience will not especially care about.

During WWII, along the Russian border, Nazi scientists hide away in a secret bunker and perform “anti-death” experiments on captured Russian soldiers. When the test subjects turn into crazed, flesh-eating zombies with superhuman strength, the experiments are abandoned and the “evidence” is buried in a mass grave. Two years later an American and Finnish task force led by Captain Stone (Andrew Tiernan) is recruited to find and destroy the Nazi bunker. They face off with German soldiers and several men on both sides are killed or severely wounded.

The remaining members of the task force continue on their mission,...

There's lots of news today coming out of the European Film Market in Berlin, and rather than write several stories, we figured it would be a little easier to drop the whole thing on you in one neat package. Read on!

First up for you Nazi zombie fans, writer and director Tommy Wirkola (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters) is returning to his native Norway to direct the action-filled Dead Snow: War of the Dead.

“Set to be released in both English and Norwegian, the new film follows the sole survivor of a Nazi zombie attack who battles an even larger army of zombies with the help of the Zombie Squad, a professional gang of zombie killers from the Us.

Wirkola says of the new script for his sequel to the cult hit Dead Snow: “[It's] bigger, scarier, funnier, more action-filled and gorier than the previous one.”

Next, a sequel to...

Watch H+ Series 1 Episode 17 Salmiakki, Episode 18 Advent, Episode 19 7500 Kilometers, Episode 20 Partenza. Stewart Hendler‘s H+ Season 1, Episode 17: Salmiakki, Episode 18: Advent, and Episode 19: 7500 Kilometers, Episode 20: Partenza star Samuli Vauramo, Hannah Herzsprung, David Clayton Rogers, Samuel Vauramo, and Nikki Crawford. H+ Salmiakki‘ plot synopsis: “Helsinki, Finland – 7 years before it happened Drunk, Topi stumbles [...]

Continue reading: H+: Season 1, Episode 17-20: Salmiakki, Advent, 7500 Kilometers, Partenza...

Watch H+ Season 1 Episode 14 The Gates, Episode 15 Their Connection, Episode 16 From Above. Stewart Hendler‘s H+ Season 1, Episode 10: Questions, Episode 8: The Gates, and Episode 9: Their Connection, Episode 16: From Above star Samuli Vauramo, Hannah Herzsprung, David Clayton Rogers, Samuel Vauramo, and Nikki Crawford. H+ Questions‘ plot synopsis: “Porland, Oregon, USA – 5 years before it [...]

Continue reading: H+: Season 1, Episode 13-16: Questions, The Gates, Their Connection, From Above...

Watch H+ Season 1 Episode 10 Out, Episode 11 Manta, Episode 12 Searching Over. Stewart Hendler‘s H+ Season 1, Episode 10: Out, Episode 8: Manta, and Episode 9: Searching Over star Samuli Vauramo, Hannah Herzsprung, David Clayton Rogers, Samuel Vauramo, and Nikki Crawford. H+ Out‘s plot synopsis: “San Francisco, USA – 50 minutes after it happened Kenneth tells the [...]

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Watch H+ The Digital Series 1 Episode 7 Implanted, Episode 8 Makeshift Engineering, Episode 9 The Snow Viper. Stewart Hendler‘s H+ The Digital Series (2011) Season 1, Episode 7: Implanted, Episode 8: Makeshift Engineering, and Episode 9: The Snow Viper star Samuli Vauramo, Hannah Herzsprung, David Clayton Rogers, Samuel Vauramo, and Nikki Crawford. H+ Implanted‘s plot synopsis: “Mumbai, India – 5 months before it happened Gurveer prepares [...]

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Watch H+ The Digital Season 1 Episode 3: Prophetess, Episode 4: Airport Security, Episode 5: A Large Family, Episode 6: Voci Dal Sud. Stewart Hendler‘s H+ The Digital Series (2011) Season 1, Episode 3: Prophetess, Episode 4: Airport Security, Episode 5: A Large Family, and Episode 6: Voci Dal Sud star Samuli Vauramo, Hannah Herzsprung, David Clayton Rogers, Samuel Vauramo, and Nikki Crawford. H+ Prophetess‘s plot synopsis: [...]

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We told you last month about Bryan Singer‘s H+ The Digital Series, the futuristic online series where the human race is hardwired to the Internet – it does sound great, doesn’t it? but apparently in the series, this is a “bad” thing – and we’re happy to report that the first two episodes are now live.

Admittedly, I haven’t always been a fan of web series. This, however, is great. It is completely professional in every way, with absolutely top notch production values. And I would like to see all of it right now. Unfortunately, if you didn’t click on it by noon Pacific time yesterday, you only get to see the first two episodes. The good news: two new episodes will be released at noon Pacific every Wednesday for a total of 48(!) episodes.

Here are the details:

Highly Anticipated Bryan Singer Web Series

“H+ The Digital...

Watch H+ The Digital Season 1 Episode 1 Driving Under, Episode 2 On Their Level. Stewart Hendler‘s H+ The Digital Series (2011) Season 1, Episode 1: Driving Under, Episode 2: On Their Level stars Samuli Vauramo, Hannah Herzsprung, David Clayton Rogers, Samuel Vauramo, and Nikki Crawford. H+ Driving Under‘s plot synopsis: “Fragments of news reports show a future world as it [...]

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Highly Anticipated Bryan Singer Web Series “H+ The Digital Series” Debuts Today On Youtube

Series’ Channel Subscribers Will Get Access To First Six Episodes

Groundbreaking Show Stars Alexis Denisof (“The Avengers”), Hannah Simone (“New Girl”) And Samuel Vauramo (“Beauty And The Bastard”)

A futuristic online series, where the human race is hardwired to the Internet, debuts today on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/HplusDigitalSeries). From producer Bryan Singer (“The Usual Suspects” / “X-Men: First Class”), the highly anticipated… More...

Director: Marko Mäkilaakso. Writers Marko Mäkilaakso, and Barr B. Potter. Cast: Andrew Tiernan, Mikko Leppilampi, Samuel Vauramo, Jouko Ahola, Mark Wingett, and Andreas Wilson. War of the Dead was originally titled Stone's War. This film has undergone several other changes in its eight year production history. Production companies have come and gone along with primary cast members. James van der Beek was one actor who was attached to this picture only to be replaced by another. War of the Dead released in the United Kingdom on DVD May 28th and this film has not overcome the many challenges of production. The film reviewed here is simply lackluster in story and character development. Only a few exciting film elements draw this title out of complete oblivion. The film is set during World War II. Finnish and American forces are working together to destroy an underground German bunker. Beneath the ground, an...

H+ The Digital Series Trailer. Stewart Hendler‘s H+ The Digital Series (2011) web series trailer stars Samuli Vauramo, Hannah Herzsprung, David Clayton Rogers, Samuel Vauramo, and Nikki Crawford. H+‘s plot synopsis: “H+: The Digital Series takes viewers on a journey into an apocalyptic future where technology has begun to spiral out of control…. In 2019, 33% of the world’s population has retired [...]

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We told you back in October about H+, the web series from director Bryan Singer (Mockingbird Lane, X-Men, X2). We can now happily report that it has been given a premiere date. We have all the deets for you right here, along with the trailer again to remind you of the awesomeness:

Highly Anticipated Bryan Singer Web Series “H+ The Digital Series” To Premiere August 8 Complete International Cast Announced Including Alexis Denisof (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”), Hannah Simone (“New Girl”) And Samuel Vauramo (“Beauty And The Bastard”) Series Will Be Previewed At Youtube Comic-con Event Friday, July 13 Followed By Panel With Actors And Producers Moderated By Rotten Tomatoes’ Matt Atchity

Burbank, Calif., July 5, 2012 – A futuristic online series, where the human race is hardwired to the Internet, is coming this summer. From producer Bryan Singer (The Usual Suspects/X-Men: First Class), the highly anticipated live-action web series H+ The Digital Series...

Bryan Singer's upcoming web series, "H+ The Digital Series," will debut Aug. 8 on YouTube, Warner Bros. announced on Thursday. The show, in which humans are physically connected to the internet, is a collaboration between Singer, director of "The Usual Suspects," Dolphin Entertainment and Warner Premiere Digital, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. The parties had announced the series but not its distribution. Alexis Denisof, Hannah Simone and Samuel Vauramo joined the cast as well. "Our first venture into the digital space gives us the freedom to engage fans with new content that is immersive,...

Bryan Singer is delving into the apocalypse with his new web series “H+ The Digital Series.” The series boasts an international cast, including Alexis Denisof (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), Hannah Simone (“New Girl”) and Samuel Vauramo (“Beauty and the Bastard”). The web series is one of the things Warner Bros. will be unveiling at this year’s San Diego Comic Con; at the convention, the series will be previewed and afterwards, the cast and producers will hold a Q and A session, moderated by Rotten Tomatoes’ Matt Atchity. However, fans of the series can go ahead and get aligned with the show! Starting today, fans can subscribe to the “H+ The [ Read More ]...

War Of The Dead

Stars: Andrew Tiernan, Samuel Vauramo, Mark Wingett, Jouko Ahola | Written and Directed by Mark Makilasko

“Captain Martin Stone (Tiernan) is leading a finely-trained, elite platoon of American and Finnish soldiers as they attack an enemy bunker. Underestimating their enemy’s strength, they are quickly beaten back into the forest. As they try to regroup, they are suddenly attacked by the same soldiers they had just killed a few minutes earlier. Forced to flee deeper into Russian territory, they discover one of war’s most terrifying secrets and realize they have woken up a far deadlier enemy.”

I first saw War of the Dead (on the big screen no less) at Glasgow Frightfest, but sadly I slept through half of it – whether that was because of the film or just a lack of sleep was always a matter for debate. Until now. Having sat through Momentum’s...

To celebrate 28th May UK DVD release of War of the Dead (Momentum Pictures) we are offering one winner the chance to win an extremely limited edition money can’t buy exclusively designed t-shirt and a copy of War of the Dead on DVD. Two runner-ups will also win a limited edition War of the Dead t-shirt.

“Dogs Soldiers” meets “Dead Snow” in this action-packed shock-fest in which a small group of Allied soldiers comes up against a horde of Nazi zombies. Established documentary director Mark Makilasko’s debut feature is a stylish, fast-paced, hard-hitting war/horror movie hybrid that will appeal to fans of both genres. Stars Andrew Tiernan (300; The Pianist), Samuel Vauramo (The American), Mark Wingett (Snow White and The Huntsman; The Bill; Eastenders) and Jouko Ahola (Kingdom Of Heaven).

War of the Dead (Momentum Pictures) is available to download and on DVD from 28th May 2012. To win...

The UK’s favorite horror festival visits its second home at the Glasgow Film Festival for the 7th year with its biggest lineup ever. From Friday, February 24th, to Saturday, February 25th, Film4 FrightFest will be screening 11 new must-see genre titles, 10 of which are UK premieres.

From the Press Release:

Expect to be taken on a roller-coaster ride from hell with this ghoulish global celluloid feast featuring Argentinean demons, flesh-hungry Russian zombies, mutant cannibals, a Chinese-speaking alien, Asia’s deadliest killers, a Croatian hit-man, Pinocchio obsessed psychos, and Jack Nicholson like you’ve never seen him before.

With guest directors and filmmakers from all over world (to be announced shortly), surprises on screen and off, and our unique community feeling, FrightFest at the Gff has now become a must-attend occasion on the horror fantasy fan's calendar.

Alan Jones, FrightFest’s co-director said: "Film4 FrightFest is thrilled to be part of...

The UK’s favourite horror fantasy festival returns to its second home at the Glasgow Film Festival for the 7th year with its biggest line-up ever.

From Friday Feb 24 to Saturday Feb 25, Film4 FrightFest will be screening eleven new must-see genre titles. ten of which are UK premieres. So expect to be taken of the roller-coaster ride from hell with this ghoulish global celluloid feast, featuring Argentinean demons, flesh-hungry Russian zombies, mutant cannibals, a Chinese-speaking alien, Asia’s deadliest killers, a Croatian hit-man, Pinocchio obsessed psychos and Jack Nicholson like you’ve never seen him before.

With guest directors and filmmakers from all over world (to be announced shortly), surprises on screen and off, and our unique community feeling, FrightFest at the Gff has now become a must-attend occasion on the horror fantasy fan’s calendar.

Here is the full line-up

Fri 24

13:30 Corman’S World: Exploits Of A Hollywood...

My favourite horror film festival, FrightFest, have announced the line-up for next month’s Glasgow Ff, which takes place as part of the Glasgow Film Festival – with what looks to be the biggest line-up ever. Says Alan Jones, FrightFest’s co-director:

Film4 FrightFest is thrilled to be part of the Glasgow Film Festival for its seventh and biggest year. We’ll be showing eleven fantastic premieres, previews and special events to shock, thrill and amaze over two days – plus those must-meet guests from all corners of the genre. So, be part of the best community spirit in the country while watching the best fright stuff currently on offer. There couldn’t be a better way to delve into 2012 and ready yourselves for FrightFest the 13th in August

From Friday February 24th to Saturday February 25th, Film4 FrightFest will be screening Eleven new genre titles, ten of which are UK premieres...

Looks like it's going to be a big year for zombie apocalypses once again and writer/director Marko Makilaakso's Lithuanian zombie effort 'War of the Dead' (also known as 'Stone's War') looks to be leading the flesh-hungry pack. The flick is set to premiere finally at this years Toronto After Dark Film Festival and it's also scored a new festival poster and trailer. Andrew Tiernan, Mikko Leppilampi, Samuli Vauramo, Jouko Ahola, Mark Wingett, Andreas Wilson, Antti Reini and the sexy Magdalena Gorska (below) all star. Check out the plot, one-sheet and new trailer below....

H+ Trailer. Bryan Singer‘s H+ (2011) trailer is directed by Stewart Hendler, stars Samuli Vauramo, Hannah Herzsprung, and is written/created by John Cabrera and Cosimo De Tommaso. H+‘s plot synopsis: “H+: The Digital Series takes viewers on a journey into an apocalyptic future where technology has begun to spiral out of control…. In 2019, 33% of the world’s population has retired its cell phones and laptops in favor of a stunning new device – an implanted computer system called H+.

This tiny tool allows the user’s own mind and nervous system to be connected to the Internet 24 hours a day. But something else is coming… something dark and vicious… and within seconds, billions of people will be dead… opening the door to radical changes in the political and social landscape of the planet — prompting survivors to make sense of what went wrong.”

H+ will be an episodic two-and-a-half hour series.

Love zombies and war!? Then you're in luck. No...it's not 'World War Z', it's Lithuanian horror flick 'War of the Dead' (also known as 'Stone's War'). The new action zombie feature from writer/director Marko Makilaakso, which he co-wrote along with Barr B. Potter, has been around for a while now and finally it appears to be ramping up towards an actual release! A new, albeit brief, ad for the movie has appeared over at the official Facebook page which you can check out below revealing 2011 as the release year. The movie stars Andrew Tiernan, Mikko Leppilampi, Samuli Vauramo, Jouko Ahola, Mark Wingett, Andreas Wilson, Antti Reini and hottie Magdalena Gorska - who you can check out below in a cheeky and downright dirty topless pic!...

It's been a long time since last there was anything to report on War of the Dead (formerly Stone's War). So long in fact that we had all but written the film off. However, that's the thing about the dead; eventually they will rise.

Over on the official War of the Dead Facebook page a couple of new videos have been posted. That indicates good things, right? We hope so. Dig on them below.

Marko Makilaasko directs. Andrew Tiernan, Jouko Ahola, Mikko Leppilampi, Samuel Vauramo, Mark Wingett, Andreas Wilson, Antti Reini and Magdalena Gorska star.

Synopsis

March 1942. Captain Martin Stone (Andrew Tiernan - 300, The Pianist) leads an American unit on a mission to destroy an enemy bunker, joining forces with an elite platoon of Finnish soldiers that includes Cpt. Niemi (Jouko Ahola - Kingdom of Heaven) and Ltnt. Laasko (Mikko Leppilampi). The troops are torn apart by the same enemy...

The War of the Dead Movie Trailer has premiered. Marko Makilaakso‘s War of the Dead (2011) – formerly Stone’s War – stars Andrew Tiernan, Mikko Leppilampi, Samuli Vauramo. War of the Dead‘s plot synopsis: “Captain Martin Stone is leading a finely-trained, elite platoon of American and Finnish soldiers as they attack an enemy bunker. Underestimating their enemy’s strength, they are quickly beaten back into the forest. As they try to regroup, they are suddenly attacked by the same soldiers they had just killed a few minutes earlier. Forced to flee deeper into Russian territory, they discover one of war’s most terrifying secrets and realize they have woken up a far more deadly enemy.” If Marko Makilaakso approaches this horror movie as a war film first, a zombie movie second, this may be good. The parallels must be balanced or the film could easily fall to comedy. War of...

This is a competition for The American, directed by Anton Corbijn and starring George Clooney, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten, Paolo Bonacelli, Irina Björklund, Björn Granath, Johan Leysen, Filippo Timi and Samuli Vauramo. Academy Award winner George Clooney stars in the title role of this suspense thriller, filmed on location in Italy. Alone among assassins, Jack (played by Mr. Clooney) is a master craftsman. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact Larry (Bruce Altman) that his next assignment will be his last. Jack reports to the Italian countryside, where he holes up in a small town and relishes being away from death for a spell.

This is the Pure Movies review for The American, directed by Anton Corbijn and starring George Clooney, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten, Paolo Bonacelli, Irina Björklund, Björn Granath, Johan Leysen, Filippo Timi and Samuli Vauramo. Written by Dan Higgins. This is a literary adaptation of Martin Booth’s A Very Private Gentleman and, as the title suggests, Clooney plays a character that is both enigmatic and elusive. In fact, he hardly talks. He has no women in his life and, from the opening scene, it is easy to see why this is the case. A priest attempts to befriend Jack (who now goes by Edward), while he finds company, solace and sex with a local prostitute called Clara. It is evident though that he is being tracked and his past seemingly instructs him to trust nobody and be suspicious of everyone, including people that he starts relationships with.

This is the daily news vodcast from the London Film Festival on Pure Movies covering the gala premiere of The American, directed by Anton Corbijn and starring George Clooney, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten, Paolo Bonacelli, Irina Björklund, Björn Granath, Johan Leysen, Filippo Timi and Samuli Vauramo. This is a literary adaptation of Martin Booth’s A Very Private Gentleman and, as the title suggests, Clooney plays a character that is both enigmatic and elusive. In fact, he hardly talks. He has no women in his life and, from the opening scene, it is easy to see why this is the case. A priest attempts to befriend Jack (who now goes by Edward), while he finds company, solace and sex with a local prostitute called Clara. It is evident though that he is being tracked and his past seemingly instructs him to trust nobody and be suspicious of everyone, including people that he starts relationships with.

Predicted Weekend Box Office

1Resident Evil: Afterlife$30.1 million2The American$9.3 million3Takers$6.7 million4Machete$6.5 million5The Expendables$4.8 million6Going the Distance$3.6 million7The Last Exorcism$3.4 million8The Other Guys$3.2 million9Inception$2.9 million10Eat, Pray, Love$2.7 million#1#2#3#4#5#6#7#8#9#10

There were some big surprises at the box office last weekend as the George Clooney thriller The American did better than expected and beat out both Robert Rodriguez's Machete and the Drew Barrymore romantic comedy Going the Distance for the number one spot on the charts. But with the highly anticipated fourth chapter of the popular Resident Evil series, Resident Evil: Afterlife opening this weekend, Clooney and company may have their hands full defending their number one position.

Predicted to debut at number one this week is in fact the long awaited fourth chapter of the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil: Afterlife, based on the popular video game. Milla Jovovich (The Fifth Element...

Holiday Weekend Box Office

1The American$16.1 million2Machete$14.7 million3Takers$14.5 million4The Last Exorcism$9.5 million5Going the Distance$8.5 million6The Expendables$8.2 million7The Other Guys$6.6 million8Eat, Pray, Love$6.5 million9Inception$6 million10Nanny McPhee Returns$5 million#1#2#3#4#5#6#7#8#9#10

Last week's box office race came down to the wire with Takers and The Last Exorcism both fighting it out for number one. On Sunday it looked like the Eli Roth produced horror film had come out on top but by Monday morning the hip-hop heist film had won the weekend. Now with three highly anticipated new movies opening this Labor Day weekend, including director Robert Rodriguez's Machete, Going the Distance starring Drew Barrymore, and The American with Oscar winner George Clooney, it was inevitable that we would have a new box office champ.

Debuting at number one this week and doing better than expected is the new international espionage thriller starring Oscar...

Predicted Weekend Box Office

1Machete$21.5 million2The American$19.1 million3Going the Distance$17.6 million4Takers$15.7 million5The Last Exorcism$12.1 million6The Expendables$7.3 million7Eat, Pray, Love$5.1 million8The Other Guys$4.9 million9Inception$4.1 million10Vampires Suck$2.1 million#1#2#3#4#5#6#7#8#9#10

It was a race to the finish line last week, as two new movies fought it out for number one at the box office. Sunday afternoon early predictions had the new horror film The Last Exorcism taking the number one spot with $20.3 million. But as of Monday morning, the clear winner for the weekend was the action-filled drama Takers, which earned $20.5 million. Both films will have their work cut out for them this weekend with three more new movies entering the box office charts, including director Robert Rodriguez's Machete, Going the Distance starring Drew Barrymore, and The American with Oscar winner George Clooney.

Predicted to debut at number one this week is the long-awaited...

Yahoo! Movies and Apple have released three new clips from The American, which will be released in theaters nationwide on September 1. Click on the videos below for a deeper look inside Anton Corbijn's film which stars George Clooney and Thekla Reuten:

The American: Hunters

The American: The Chase

The American: Don't Make Any Friends

Academy Award winner George Clooney stars in the title role of this suspense thriller. As an assassin, Jack (played by Mr. Clooney) is constantly on the move and always alone. After a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, Jack retreats to the Italian countryside. He relishes being away from death for a spell as he holes up in a small medieval town. While there, Jack takes an assignment to construct a weapon for a mysterious contact, Mathilde (Thekla Reuten). Savoring the peaceful quietude he finds in the mountains of Abruzzo,...

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Jack (George Clooney) is an artful assassin with a lengthy track record, constantly on the move and always watching his back. When an assignment goes wrong and a lover ends up dead,...

This is the trailer for The American, directed by Anton Corbijn and starring George Clooney, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten, Paolo Bonacelli, Irina Björklund, Björn Granath, Johan Leysen, Filippo Timi and Samuli Vauramo. Academy Award winner George Clooney stars in the title role of this suspense thriller, filmed on location in Italy. Alone among assassins, Jack (played by Mr. Clooney) is a master craftsman. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact that his next assignment will be his last. Jack reports to the Italian countryside, where he holes up in a small town and relishes being away from death for a spell. The assignment, as specified by a Belgian woman, Mathilde (Thekla Reuten of "In Bruges"), is in the offing as a weapon is constructed. Surprising himself, Jack seeks out the friendship of local priest Father Benedetto (Italian stage...

Yahoo! Movies has released a brand new behind-the-scenes video from The American, which will be released in theaters nationwide on September 1. Click below to watch this new behind-the-scenes video, which features interviews with actresses Violante Placido and Thekla Reuten, producers Anne Carey and Grant Heslov along with director Anton Corbijn all speaking about the star of the film, George Clooney.

Featurette: George Clooney behind-the-scenes of The American

The American comes to theaters September 1st, 2010 and stars George Clooney, Bruce Altman, Thekla Reuten, Irina Björklund, Violante Placido, Paolo Bonacelli, Samuli Vauramo, Filippo Timi. The film is directed by Anton Corbijn.

A second teaser trailer for Anton Corbijn's upcoming espionage thriller The American debuted today on IMDb. The film stars George Clooney as an American assassin hiding out in an Italian villa. For an all-new look at the film, click on the video clip below:

Jack (George Clooney) is an artful assassin with a lengthy track record, constantly on the move and always watching his back. When an assignment goes wrong and a lover ends up dead, he vows that the next job will be his last. This final obligation takes him to a picturesque town nestled amongst lush Italian hills, its historical piazzas bursting with life. But to Jack, every location is a trap and every person a potential threat. Still, he surprises himself, enjoying confessional conversations over Armagnac with an insightful priest and slipping into an affair with a local beauty. But by letting his guard down, Jack may be tempting fate.

See the first poster for Focus Features' "The American" starring George Clooney, Bruce Altman, Thekla Reuten, Irina Björklund, Violante Placido, Samuli Vauramo, Paolo Bonacelli, Filippo Timi and Björn Granath. Music video director Anton Corbijn is known for work at the helm of "Control," a 2007 release based on the book by Deborah Curtis. Adapting the screenplay is Rowan Joffe based on the novel by Martin Booth. Alone among assassins, Jack (played by Mr. Clooney) is a master craftsman. When a job in Sweden ends more harshly than expected for this American abroad, he vows to his contact Larry (Bruce Altman of this fall’s Peter and Vandy) that his next assignment will be his last. Jack reports to the Italian countryside, where he holes up in a small town and relishes being away from death for a spell. The assignment, as specified by a Belgian woman, Mathilde...

Yahoo! Movies has just premiered the first trailer for the upcoming film The American, which arrives in theaters on September 1. Click below to take a look at this first trailer for the new film, which stars George Clooney.

The American comes to theaters September 1st, 2010 and stars George Clooney, Bruce Altman, Thekla Reuten, Irina Björklund, Violante Placido, Paolo Bonacelli, Samuli Vauramo, Filippo Timi. The film is directed by Anton Corbijn.

Focus Features has revealed the first image of George Clooney in action in the upcoming film The American on the film's new Facebook page. Click on the brand new images below to access our photo gallery for the film, which was directed by Anton Corbijn.

The American comes to theaters September 1st, 2010 and stars George Clooney, Bruce Altman, Thekla Reuten, Irina Björklund, Violante Placido, Paolo Bonacelli, Samuli Vauramo, Filippo Timi. The film is directed by Anton Corbijn.

The 2009 Hamptons International Film Festival, which runs from Oct. 8-12, will honor Sharon Stone with its Outstanding Achievement in Acting Award.

The actress will also participate in the festival's Breakthrough Performers Program, pairing the Rising Stars Program, spotlighting performers from North America, with the Shooting Stars initiative, focusing on actors from Europe.

Emmy Rossum, Zach Gilford, Emma Stone and Rooney Mara will represent North America, while Samuli Vauramo, Cyron Melville and Alba Rohrwacher will be the flag-bearers for Europe.

Stone will guide the actors through a mentoring brunch as well as accompany them to the Breakthrough Performers Gala Reception, a public symposium and a program called "A Conversation With ...."

"We are honored to have [the] talented, award-winning actress Sharon Stone as part of the festival this year. Her tremendous contribution to the world o f film has captivated and entertained us throughout the years," said Lina Todd, Breakthrough Performers program director.

Cologne, Germany -- The European Film Promotion Jury has selected the 10 up-and-coming European actors that will be presented to producers and talent scouts at Efp's Shooting Stars event during February's Berlin International Film Festival.

They include Germany's David Kross, France's Hafsia Herzi, Cyron Melville of Denmark, Irish actor Sarah Bolger, Alba Caterina Rohrwacher of Italy, Samuli Vauramo of Finland, Hungarian actor Orsi Toth, Veronica Echegui of Spain, Swiss actress Celine Bolomey and British actress Carey Mulligan.

A number of the Shooting Stars will be familiar to astute observers of the European film scene. Kross recently made his international debut alongside Kate Winslet in Stephen Daldry's "The Reader"; Herzi won the Marcello Mastrioianni Award in Venice and France's Cesar as most promising actress for her role in Abdellatif Kechiche's "The Secret of the Grain"; and Mulligan has appeared in the BBC's "Bleak House" and has a supporting role in...