Sam Raimi
SXSW film opener sees return of Jim Carrey
Mar 10, 2013 14:21 EDT
Rubber-faced comic Jim Carrey returned to the big screen in fan-pleasing form by way of the opening feature of the South by Southwest (SXSW) film festival.
SXSW film opener sees return of Jim Carrey
Mar 09, 2013 02:43 EST
Rubber-faced comic Jim Carrey returned to the big screen in fan-pleasing form by way of the opening feature of the South by Southwest (SXSW) film festival.
Disney revisits Oz to tell new magical tale
Mar 08, 2013 00:17 EST
Nearly 75 years after "The Wizard of Oz," Disney has crafted a new story about the magical kingdom, by going back to its creator -- in what is tipped to be a blockbuster movie opening this weekend.
'Argo' v 'Lincoln' Oscars duel shows healthy Hollywood
Feb 21, 2013 16:05 EST
The Oscars duel between Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" and Ben Affleck's "Argo" casts a Hollywood legend against a directing young gun -- but it also shows that Tinseltown's studios are in robust health.
Michael Jackson's son gets TV showbiz job
Feb 19, 2013 14:42 EST
The late King of Pop's eldest child, "Prince" Michael Jackson, has started work as a television showbiz reporter, the show employing him announced Tuesday.
Michelle Williams talks Marilyn, Matilda and musicals
Nov 25, 2011 09:00 EST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michelle Williams takes on the iconic role of Marilyn Monroe in the indie film "My Week with Marilyn." Currently in theaters, the film is based on Colin Clark's book of the same name and chronicles his time spent working with Monroe while she was in England shooting the romantic comedy "The Prince and the Showgirl" in 1956.
Andrew Garfield calls Spider-Man a role for life
Jul 23, 2011 01:18 EDT
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - He may change his mind later, but right now Andrew Garfield says the role of comic book superhero Spider-Man in the upcoming reboot of the hit film franchise is a part that could last a lifetime.
"Spider-Man" trapped in web of monumental folly
Feb 08, 2011 09:15 EST
NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - As the dominant parent of the problem child "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," Julie Taymor does herself no favors by including a program note about a mythological creature brought down by hubris.
James Franco in early talks for "Oz"
Feb 04, 2011 19:42 EST
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The latest contender for the Oz throne? James Franco.
Johnny Depp may replace Downey in "Oz"
Jan 19, 2011 23:15 EST
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Robert Downey Jr. has fallen out of "Oz, the Great and Powerful," Disney's prequel-ish take on the "Wizard of Oz" tale, and the studio is in talks with Johnny Depp to don the great wizard's robe.
Emma Stone joins cast of new `Spider-Man' film
Oct 06, 2010 11:36 EDT
Emma Stone cast as Gwen Stacy in new `Spider-Man' film. Emma Stone will play Gwen Stacy in the next "Spider-Man" movie.
"Resistance" Web series tests TV waters
Sep 17, 2010 01:42 EDT
NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Starz Media is ready to test the waters for sci-fi action thriller "The Resistance" and will do so by taking advantage of the digital age.
Are zombies the new vampires in Hollywood?
Sep 09, 2010 22:52 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - What's that shambling over the curb toward the local theater? No, behind the vampires. Could it be a stampede of the undead about to take over Hollywood?
Sam Raimi lassoes Wyatt Earp for sci-fi film
Jul 20, 2010 03:37 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Western hero Wyatt Earp is getting the sci-fi treatment via Sam Raimi.
Andrew Garfield is new 'Spider-Man': studio
Jul 02, 2010 05:54 EDT
Little-known British actor Andrew Garfield will be the star of the next film based on web-slinging superhero "Spider-Man," it was announced.
Andrew Garfield is new 'Spider-Man': studio
Jul 01, 2010 22:48 EDT
Little-known British actor Andrew Garfield will be the star of the next film based on web-slinging superhero "Spider-Man," it was announced.
British American announced as newest 'Spider-Man'
Jul 01, 2010 21:22 EDT
'Spider-Man' spins latest episode in blockbuster series by casting British American in lead. There's a new Spider-Man in town.
UK-raised theater actor nabs "Spider-Man" role
Jul 01, 2010 21:14 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A virtual unknown has landed the coveted lead role in the upcoming resurrection of the "Spider-Man" movie franchise, ending an intense search that attracted virtually every eligible actor in the business.
Networks risk millions on longform TV productions
Jun 14, 2010 04:35 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The most expensive miniseries in history, "The Pacific," got a big push toward production from Steven Spielberg's dad.
You, too, can be a special effects movie wizard
Feb 26, 2010 12:03 EST
Beam me up: Cheaper computers and software bring special effects even to amateur movies. For years, film student Bill Parker had a nagging idea for a short movie: He'd show those letters from the "Star Wars" opening scroll raining down on Earth and exploding.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Sam Raimi | |
|---|---|
 Raimi at the premiere of Spider-Man 3, April 2007 | |
| Born | Samuel Marshall Raimi October 23, 1959 Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S. |
| Other name(s) | Celia Abrams R.O.C. Sandstorm Roc Sandstorm Alan Smithee Jr., Fake Shemp |
| Occupation | director, producer, actor, writer |
| Spouse(s) | Gillian Greene (1993–present) |
