Movies

Submitting a manuscript for a movie means more than just getting it into the right hands. Movie studios are flooded with screenplays every day, only a tiny of fraction of which ever come close to...

Some studios might like to purchase the rights to a movie in order to release it as a film or on a television station. Other studios might be interested in creating sequels, prequels and remakes...

Car chases constitute some of the most exciting scenes in the movies--think of the great chases in "Bullitt" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Unfortunately, they've also become an overused...

Production of the next movie in the Twilight series, Breaking Dawn, is soon under way. Once again stirring in the hearts and dreams its fans. With the posting of casting calls for extras in the...

Step 1 Identify a NEED in the service area of the industry. Offer a service that requires the skills that you possess and learn to adapt to the industry standards. Remember, that the film...

Most of Pixar 3D's computer animation is entrenched in stop motion animation of 3D models or frame by frame animation of 2D illustrations. Currently, Pixar builds digital 3D models harnessed with...

Just about everyone has been stupefied at one point or another in life. It’s called the Stupefying Jones, courtesy of Lil’ Abner. The key is to remain aware of the stupefication processes that...

Twilight and New Moon...what's there to say that hasn't already been said. Instant Hit! Cultural Phenomenon! It's given me a reason to live again! It saved my marriage! It was so good I'm...

Times are tough! You and I are in situations where we need to cut the amount of money we spend on everything, yet that EVERYTHING keeps going up in price. How can a family save even more on a...

Johnny Depp is one of the most talented and popular actors of our time. Johnny Depp's popularity spans all age and gender groups. Johnny Depp is a great actor whom many aspiring actors admire for...

Many of the films today come with massive budgets, special effects and movie sets that are so realistic the moviegoers forget they are watching a film. Designing a movie to have this effect on the...

Being an actor in films is one of the most rewarding careers available. You entertain, move, frighten, charm, and surprise audiences timelessly. Because acting in film is such a rewarding career...

"Star Wars: EditDroid" editions are fan-made versions of the original trilogy of "Star Wars" films (episodes 4-6). They are laser disc transfers of the original theatrical versions of the films...

"Atomic Twister" is a made for TV movie that aired on TBS in the U.S. in June of 2002. It starred Sharn Lawrence, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Corbin Bersen and Olympic gold medal winner, Carl Lewis. Its...

Let's get this out of the way first--"Star Wars: Reinventing the Wheel" is an unauthorized fan-made project. Neither George Lucas nor 20th Century Fox has approved the project so any copies that...

Animation movies today may be complex designs of 3-D computer graphics, but the simpler methods of animation used for many years can still work. The two most widespread animation methods are...

Zac Efron is one of Hollywood's most famous young actors, and I'm sure you'd like to know how to be like him! Well, that's what I do! I love helping people achieve their dreams. Having been in...

While Netflix is still certainly one of the world's easiest and most popular ways to rent DVDs through the mail and online, the company made the executive decision in 2008 to end the sale of used...

Once upon a time the classes were filled with feminists discussing catch-phrases such as "symbolic annihilation" of females in the media. Today if anyone trolls the internet or has seen...

Lord of the Rings costumes are eye-catching for parades, themed community events, Halloween and costume parties. A bride may choose to reproduce some of the incredible costumes from the movie for...

Have you ever watched a spectacular stunt in a movie or TV show and thought to yourself, I can do that?! Although there are many easier ways to earn a living, here's a breakdown on how to crash...

So you wake up one fine Sunday morning, look out the window at a beautiful sunrise, only to pan down and see your neighbors eating each other. Great, it’s a zombie outbreak, and on your day off...

Optimus Prime is the commander of the Autobots in the Transformers universe. He displays tremendous leadership abilities as he helps his friends and comrades defeat the evil Decepticons. Optimus...

Burning DVD's is great because you get to download and burn as many as you want to, but you have to have a DVD-ROM that is able to write to blank DVD's and the right software. The fastest way to...

There is much speculation about which new Transformers are included in Transformers 2: Revenge Of The Fallen movie. Now we know and the next question asked is " How can I design and build ...

Want a role in the next Twilight film? It won't be easy... but it is possible. Here's how.

Animation movies have advanced greatly in the age of computer-generated imagery (CGI) and computer animation. If you're good with filming and movie editing software but not computer graphics, you...

After you get hired onto the giant studio feature as cast, moments after getting the 7th new draft of the script in 4 days. It occurs to you that something is amiss. The lovely man whom you were...

He's JACOB BLACK!!! He's going to be super famous after New Moon!!(Not that he isn't famous already...) It is very hard to meet him, but there are ways. Here's some tips on how to at least get a...

He is EDWARD CULLEN!!!! Teenage girls and cougars alike go CRAZY for him!!! This world is full of women who are self-proclaimed Robert Pattinson stalkers. This awesome character was created by...

Swallows fly in sporadic circles, so it's pretty hard to pin down exactly how fast they're going. Unladen makes it a bit easier.

A movie producer is the boss of a production. He allocates resources, handles crises, and provides tools for filmmakers. He understands filmmaking as a money-making business. A producer must know...

Thousands of people pack their bags every year and set off for Hollywood in search of fortune and fame. Many of them never make it. It takes persistence and the ability to continue in the face of...

The Dark Knight. The Caped Crusader. The World's Greatest Detective. These are all terms for Gotham's protector, Batman. Not only is Bruce Wayne's alter ego one of the greatest superheroes...

Why limit yourself to just watching movies on a TV set or at the cinema? A really enjoyable way to watch movies with friends and neighbors is on an inflatable outdoor movie screen. Yes, you can...

So you want to become the next Hollywood darling? No more what ifs! It's all here waiting for you: black tie dinners, red carpets, a Grammy - an Oscar, rubbing elbows with the likes of Brad Pitt...

Making a movie is not very difficult if you have the right equipment. But making a movie that people want to see takes a lot more skill and attention to the craft. With millions of videos on...

While many actresses dream of winning Oscars for their performances in films, becoming a movie star takes years of training and loads of good old-fashioned luck. While some celebrities have...

There are Navy SEALs. Then you've got Delta Force. And then there's the universe's strongest weapon against tyranny and evil. The Jedi Knights of the Republic.

It is inevitable Skynet will become self-aware and launch a nuclear war on the human race. Judgment Day with the machines can not be prevented, only delayed. The best way en sure survival is to...

Going Hollywood just isn't the same as it used to be. It takes a thicker skin than ever before. It takes bravery and moral sacrifice in a "sex sells" industry. It takes the will to do...

Congratulations! You have been accepted as a Jedi Padawan Learner! In order to begin your combat training, you now need to obtain an elegant weapon from a more civilized time - the legendary...

With the explosion in the number of television shows and movies that cater to a younger teenage audience, it is now a great time to pursue a career as a teenage actress. There are many...

The challenges facing anyone wanting to renovate a movie theater are vast and varied. Provided your location is not a total start-from-scratch gut job, here are some of the important things to...

To whom much is given...much is expected. That is a quote that holds true in many situations. Celebrities are people in extraordinary situations. Fame is often burdensome for the rich and famous....

If you are into movie making or if you love to edit home movies for fun, you can create your own 3D movie. All you need are two webcams or handy video cameras and 3D video editing software. You...

This article provides advice on how to sell a Movie Idea.

In the last 10 years, action screenplays have taken a change for the better. With the injection of the Hollywood sensibility mixing with the European take on its action films, characters have...

You’ve just nabbed the best assignment of your life--writing a story about your favorite star. But your assignment hasn't yet begun because you have to get the star to agree to being...

Since the early '80s, arcade junkies have been trying to beat Donkey Kong. The elusive ape has sent many skilled players home with their tails tucked between their legs, or in search of solace in...