The Orpheum Theatre is pleased to announce the June line-up in The Orpheum Summer Movie Festival. Hollywood’s biggest stars will appear on the Orpheum’s big screen as part of this magical summer tradition. Each feature film is preceded by exciting pre-show activities varying between trivia contest with great prizes, classic cartoon short, and the always popular Wurlitzer organ concert. Tickets are available at the Orpheum Box Office two hours prior to the start of each movie.
Stay tune for the announcement of more films showing July, August and September.
PERFORMANCES DATES:
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - June 9 - 8p.m.
Mary Poppins - June 11 - 2p.m.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid - June 16 - 7p.m.
This Is Spinal Tap - June 17 - 8p.m.
The Birds - June 23 - 7p.m.
Ticket Information:
Tickets are $6.00, cash only. $5 for Seniors 65+ and Children 12 and under.
Movie Fun Pack – Purchase 10 tickets for $45 and use for any movie. For more information on tickets, contact the Orpheum Box Office at (901) 525-3000.
Friday, May 5, 2006
Ira Sachs' latest project
From Variety:
Chris Cooper will be a busy man this summer. Aside from The Kingdom, he’s also joined a quality cast to star in Marriage, a 1940s-set drama.
Pierce Brosnan, Rachel McAdams and Patricia Clarkson are also starring in the film, which sees a cheating husband trying to spare his wife the stigma of divorce. His solution? He’ll kill her… And they say men can’t be thoughtful!
Oren Moverman and Ira Sachs have written the script, and Sachs – who last directed indie drama Forty Shades Of Blue, will call the shots in July.
Here's the link to the full story. (Thanks to Preston Johnson).
Chris Cooper will be a busy man this summer. Aside from The Kingdom, he’s also joined a quality cast to star in Marriage, a 1940s-set drama.
Pierce Brosnan, Rachel McAdams and Patricia Clarkson are also starring in the film, which sees a cheating husband trying to spare his wife the stigma of divorce. His solution? He’ll kill her… And they say men can’t be thoughtful!
Oren Moverman and Ira Sachs have written the script, and Sachs – who last directed indie drama Forty Shades Of Blue, will call the shots in July.
Here's the link to the full story. (Thanks to Preston Johnson).
Thursday, May 4, 2006
Celebrate Waheed's new video
The official "Video Release Party" for THE CENTRAL STANDARDS music video, "So Much Clearer" is just around the corner. The piece was directed by Waheed AlQawasmi. The band will also be playing a rare acoustic set with the full band.
Make plans to folk-rock coffeehouse style! SiP is inside Midtown Artist Market, across the street from Blue Monkey. 3 dollar entery fee.
May, 6 2006 at SiP Coffeehouse (Inside Midtown Artist Market)2027 Madison, Memphis, TN 37501
PS: Also the band is going to be playing at Memphis in May, HOW COOL IS THAT. So all of you make sure to go check them out on Friday May 5th.
Make plans to folk-rock coffeehouse style! SiP is inside Midtown Artist Market, across the street from Blue Monkey. 3 dollar entery fee.
May, 6 2006 at SiP Coffeehouse (Inside Midtown Artist Market)2027 Madison, Memphis, TN 37501
PS: Also the band is going to be playing at Memphis in May, HOW COOL IS THAT. So all of you make sure to go check them out on Friday May 5th.
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
Film incentives update
How is the film incentive proposal doing in the General Assembly in Nashville? According to one insider, not that well.
Here's the deal: Those of us in the film community see the incentives as a license for the state to print money, and we figure that angle alone should be enough to convince legislators. There are other arguments as well: filmmaking is a clean industry and it brings prestige and positive attention to the state. The Memphis Flyer recently reported that the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission and the Memphis Music Foundation commissioned a study that projected new incentives could mean an economic impact of $400 million statewide and create over 6,000 jobs.
But lawmakers who are presently trying to decide if they can justify allocating the $19 million expenditure proposed by the Tennessee film and TV coalition are dealing with many other interests who want a piece of the budget pie. Although $19 million may not seem like much in the grand scheme ("Walk the Line" was a $29 million film), it still has to compete with current legislative concerns:
--Health care is one expensive issue getting a lot of attention and the General Assembly is far from decided on how much will be spent.
--The Senate Transportation Committee wants to restore $65 million to the highway fund that was borrowed a few years ago to balance a state budget shortfall. Gov. Phil Bredesen wants to return it in installments -- $22 million a year for the next three years. What happens to that nearly $44 million difference is affecting how legislators think about the film incentives expenditure.
There has been lobbying for the film incentive proposal. Film commissioners from around the state, including our own Linn Sitler, have been tireless is buttonholing lawmakers. David J. Bennett, executive director of the Tennessee Film, Entertainment & Music Commission, has been doing the same. Knoxville actor David Keith has been making the rounds and reportedly has impressed the legislators with his pitch.
But the legislative insider I spoke to felt that the chances don't look good for passage in light of these competing issues. There are also numerous lobbyists -- many working full time -- who have been working the General Assembly for years for their own clients. (Want to see how many? Go here.)
However worthy film incentives might be, it is, as an issue, a relative newcomer at Legislative Plaza and lawmakers, who tend to first things first, may feel that as an issue it doesn't get to move to the front of the line.
Can you do anything about it? Yes, you still have the ear of the governor and your individual representative and senator. See the posting below ("This means YOU") to get more info on how to find your elected officials. Write each of them in your own words -- form letters and statements copied and pasted from other sources won't help -- and let them know how important this issue is to you.
There is still time as the horsetrading in Nashville gets pretty intense in the last weeks of the General Assembly's session. But don't delay. Now would be good.
Here's the deal: Those of us in the film community see the incentives as a license for the state to print money, and we figure that angle alone should be enough to convince legislators. There are other arguments as well: filmmaking is a clean industry and it brings prestige and positive attention to the state. The Memphis Flyer recently reported that the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission and the Memphis Music Foundation commissioned a study that projected new incentives could mean an economic impact of $400 million statewide and create over 6,000 jobs.
But lawmakers who are presently trying to decide if they can justify allocating the $19 million expenditure proposed by the Tennessee film and TV coalition are dealing with many other interests who want a piece of the budget pie. Although $19 million may not seem like much in the grand scheme ("Walk the Line" was a $29 million film), it still has to compete with current legislative concerns:
--Health care is one expensive issue getting a lot of attention and the General Assembly is far from decided on how much will be spent.
--The Senate Transportation Committee wants to restore $65 million to the highway fund that was borrowed a few years ago to balance a state budget shortfall. Gov. Phil Bredesen wants to return it in installments -- $22 million a year for the next three years. What happens to that nearly $44 million difference is affecting how legislators think about the film incentives expenditure.
There has been lobbying for the film incentive proposal. Film commissioners from around the state, including our own Linn Sitler, have been tireless is buttonholing lawmakers. David J. Bennett, executive director of the Tennessee Film, Entertainment & Music Commission, has been doing the same. Knoxville actor David Keith has been making the rounds and reportedly has impressed the legislators with his pitch.
But the legislative insider I spoke to felt that the chances don't look good for passage in light of these competing issues. There are also numerous lobbyists -- many working full time -- who have been working the General Assembly for years for their own clients. (Want to see how many? Go here.)
However worthy film incentives might be, it is, as an issue, a relative newcomer at Legislative Plaza and lawmakers, who tend to first things first, may feel that as an issue it doesn't get to move to the front of the line.
Can you do anything about it? Yes, you still have the ear of the governor and your individual representative and senator. See the posting below ("This means YOU") to get more info on how to find your elected officials. Write each of them in your own words -- form letters and statements copied and pasted from other sources won't help -- and let them know how important this issue is to you.
There is still time as the horsetrading in Nashville gets pretty intense in the last weeks of the General Assembly's session. But don't delay. Now would be good.
Tuesday, May 2, 2006
This means YOU
Here's a note from the Screen Actors Guild to its members in Tennessee, but this is essential info for all of us, SAG or not:
Screen Actors Guild Members: Support the Film/Television Arts Industry in Tennessee
Your emails, phone calls and/or letters are urgently needed to support the Visual Content Act of 2006.
The current legislative effort involves two facets:
1. Passage of the Visual Content Act 2006 [Senate Bill 3513 / House Bill 3356], which would provide a mechanism for the Tennessee Film Grant Committee to administer funds both to incentivize major out-of-state productions, and to support Tennessee filmmakers;
2. An appropriation of funds to state Economic and Community Development that would enable the Tennessee Film Grant Committee to have the monies necessary to provide both incentives to out-of-state productions and support Tennessee filmmakers.
The Visual Content Act 2006, itself, is basically a mechanism to establish the Tennessee Film Grant Committee, involving ECD, Tennessee Film Entertainment and Music Commission, Tourism, Finance, and representatives from the three grand divisions of the state, and therefore has a very small fiscal note [cost to the state]. Because of this, according to both state Senators and Representatives, the Visual Content Act 2006 is expected to pass fairly easily.
The uphill battle is regarding the appropriation of funds. The effort to secure this appropriation will continue until the very last days of the Tennessee legislative session, which is anticipated to end within two-to-three weeks. Success here is dependent upon the triangulation of support in the House, the Senate, and ultimately the Governor's administration. There are many worthwhile groups and causes that are all vying for a piece of whatever funds are available this session, as with all other sessions.
While we have very strong support in the House, strong support in the Senate, and growing support in the Governor's administration, nothing can be taken for granted, and it is absolutely critical at this time that the film/television community of Tennessee send friendly communications to all Senators, Representatives and the Governor's office in support of the appropriation for the Visual Content Act 2006.
Your personal phone call, letter or email is therefore critical at this time. It is also important to note, however, that we have been informed that mass, spam-like emails actually generate negative response from both the administration and legislators. Therefore, if you can pick just the Representatives and Senators from your area, and write a brief note in your own language in strong support of the appropriation for the Visual Content Act 2006, that will have very dramatic effect when multiplied by 1000 or more people across the state.
To determine the Representatives and Senators from your area, go to www.legislature.state.tn.us
Under Senate or House of Representatives you will see Members—click there and you will find your local legislators, their emails and phone numbers.
Yes, this involves a few minutes of work, but it is now or never. If you are a film or television business, film or television professional, indie filmmaker, actor, writer, director, producer, aspiring filmmaker, student, or supporter of the film arts in Tennessee, the time for your phone calls and emails is literally now, as appropriations are being determined this week. You truly can and will make a difference at this moment.
For further information, please go to www.filmnashville.com.
Screen Actors Guild Members: Support the Film/Television Arts Industry in Tennessee
Your emails, phone calls and/or letters are urgently needed to support the Visual Content Act of 2006.
The current legislative effort involves two facets:
1. Passage of the Visual Content Act 2006 [Senate Bill 3513 / House Bill 3356], which would provide a mechanism for the Tennessee Film Grant Committee to administer funds both to incentivize major out-of-state productions, and to support Tennessee filmmakers;
2. An appropriation of funds to state Economic and Community Development that would enable the Tennessee Film Grant Committee to have the monies necessary to provide both incentives to out-of-state productions and support Tennessee filmmakers.
The Visual Content Act 2006, itself, is basically a mechanism to establish the Tennessee Film Grant Committee, involving ECD, Tennessee Film Entertainment and Music Commission, Tourism, Finance, and representatives from the three grand divisions of the state, and therefore has a very small fiscal note [cost to the state]. Because of this, according to both state Senators and Representatives, the Visual Content Act 2006 is expected to pass fairly easily.
The uphill battle is regarding the appropriation of funds. The effort to secure this appropriation will continue until the very last days of the Tennessee legislative session, which is anticipated to end within two-to-three weeks. Success here is dependent upon the triangulation of support in the House, the Senate, and ultimately the Governor's administration. There are many worthwhile groups and causes that are all vying for a piece of whatever funds are available this session, as with all other sessions.
While we have very strong support in the House, strong support in the Senate, and growing support in the Governor's administration, nothing can be taken for granted, and it is absolutely critical at this time that the film/television community of Tennessee send friendly communications to all Senators, Representatives and the Governor's office in support of the appropriation for the Visual Content Act 2006.
Your personal phone call, letter or email is therefore critical at this time. It is also important to note, however, that we have been informed that mass, spam-like emails actually generate negative response from both the administration and legislators. Therefore, if you can pick just the Representatives and Senators from your area, and write a brief note in your own language in strong support of the appropriation for the Visual Content Act 2006, that will have very dramatic effect when multiplied by 1000 or more people across the state.
To determine the Representatives and Senators from your area, go to www.legislature.state.tn.us
Under Senate or House of Representatives you will see Members—click there and you will find your local legislators, their emails and phone numbers.
Yes, this involves a few minutes of work, but it is now or never. If you are a film or television business, film or television professional, indie filmmaker, actor, writer, director, producer, aspiring filmmaker, student, or supporter of the film arts in Tennessee, the time for your phone calls and emails is literally now, as appropriations are being determined this week. You truly can and will make a difference at this moment.
For further information, please go to www.filmnashville.com.
And yet another venue for movies
MySpace Features Exclusive Content
from An American Haunting
MySpace.com partners with the upcoming Independent film, An American Haunting, to provide exclusive content and unparalleled visibility to its community of more that 75 million members. As the exclusive media partner for the film, the MySpace logo will be featured on every billboard, bus shelter, TV spot and on the film’s official homepage. With this partnership, the Indie film is able to launch a massive marketing campaign on the scale of a major studio by using MySpace as a catalyst.
Based on true events, An American Haunting tells the harrowing story of the most documented haunting in American history—a 200 year-old saga that to this very day continues to terrify the small town of Red River, Tennessee. Staring Sissy Spacek and Donald Sutherland, the film is posed to terrify viewers when it debuts this Friday, May 5, on an unprecedented 2000 screens nationwide. MySpace users can bear witness to the chilling story of the Bell Family on the film’s official MySpace profile, www.myspace.com/anamericanhaunting.
Horror fans and MySpace members can access the film’s trailer, exclusive clips and photos, download wall papers and AIM icons, as well as link to the writer/director/producer, Courtney Solomon, and character’s individual MySpace profiles. By linking to Courtney’s profile, filmmakers can get backstage knowledge of the filming, production and release of An American Haunting. As a friend of the film’s profile, MySpace members will get regular updates on the film, read an exclusive interview with Filmmaker Magazine and access pod casts with Sissy Spacek and Courtney Solomon.
'Two Soldiers' at Brooks
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art presents an exclusive screening of the Academy Award-winning short film Two Soldiers at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 21. C. Robert Holloway, production designer of the film, will be on hand to introduce Two Soldiers and to talk about his experience with this unique project following the screening.
Based on a short story by William Faulkner, Two Soldiers is a heartwarming tale of two poor Mississippi brothers, one only a kid, the other old enough to volunteer for the war effort after the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. The younger brother doesn't want to let his older brother go, and he sets out on a quest to enlist in
the Army himself. With excellent cinematography and creative artistry, Two Soldiers evocatively captures
the feeling of the country during this tumultuous period in history.
Two Soldiers won an Oscar for Best Short Film (Live Action) in 2004. Because of its length (39 minutes),
the film has been primarily shown at art museums and film festivals. The Brooks screening will take place in the Dorothy K. Hohenberg Auditorium and is free with museum admission.
Based on a short story by William Faulkner, Two Soldiers is a heartwarming tale of two poor Mississippi brothers, one only a kid, the other old enough to volunteer for the war effort after the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. The younger brother doesn't want to let his older brother go, and he sets out on a quest to enlist in
the Army himself. With excellent cinematography and creative artistry, Two Soldiers evocatively captures
the feeling of the country during this tumultuous period in history.
Two Soldiers won an Oscar for Best Short Film (Live Action) in 2004. Because of its length (39 minutes),
the film has been primarily shown at art museums and film festivals. The Brooks screening will take place in the Dorothy K. Hohenberg Auditorium and is free with museum admission.
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