Fantastic Film Schools Infographic

Our latest infographic, inspired by Hollywood Reporter's 2nd Annual List of the Top 25 Film Schools, takes a look at some of the best film schools in the country.

Where Hollywood Hones Its Craft: Getting Film Schooled At AFI

Tucked in the hills of Griffith Park, the American Film Institute is as much a Hollywood mainstay as its film lore surroundings. From campus, one can see the hillsides housing such celebrated fixtures as the Hollywood sign, the Observatory where James Dean got into a knife fight in Rebel Without a Cause, and hundreds of eclectic, multimillion-dollar homes—many of which house Hollywood’s biggest stars—stretching all the way to the Malibu coastline. It’s the kind of inspiration an aspiring filmmaker might just pay $40,000 in tuition for...

Back To Film School: On Location At CalArts

Across the country, aspiring filmmakers are hard at work honing their craft at film schools. Whether it's learning about the cultural impact of cinema, getting a technical training education in directing or cinematography, or advancing a lifelong love of cinema, we're celebrating film schools everywhere with a week of film school-themed content.

The Credits recently traveled to the California Institute of the Arts–one of the country's premier arts schools located just outside of Los Angeles...

Bond Goes Viral: James Bond Day Observances Around The Globe

Fancy yourself a Bond fan? Then you’re likely already observing one of the most revered days on your collectible James Bond calendar. Yes, today marks the 50th anniversary of the first-ever Bond film release of Dr. No, which hit U.K. theaters on October 5, 1962. Fanboys and Bond groupies, break out your greatest 007 trivia, memorabilia, and quotes, because October 5, 2012 is Global James Bond Day; the first official observance of the super spy’s half-century legacy of weapons,...

Shades of 007: Which Bond Are You?

To help celebrate Global James Bond Day on October 5th, 2012, commemorating the 50th anniversary premiere of the first Bond film Dr. No in 1962, we ask you to take a closer look at Agent 007 through the prism of the six lucky actors who have portrayed him. There is Sean Connery’s lethal charm, George Lazenby’s gentle viciousness, Roger Moore’s playful wit, Timothy Dalton’s moral rectitude, Pierce Brosnan’s cool panache, and current Bond Daniel Craig’s brute physicality. These performances have anchored the most successful and longest running franchise in movie history,...

50 Years of Bond, James Bond

James Bond week continues with our latest infographic, which takes a look at some of the 65 women that have made Bond's life both heaven and hell.

50 Reasons to Love James Bond

Last week marked the highly anticipated arrival of BOND 50 – the complete James Bond film collection showcasing all 22 classic titles on Blu-ray together for the first time ever, in one sleek collectable box-set. This Limited Edition set marks the debut of nine James Bond films previously unavailable in high definition Blu-ray and comes with a dossier of more than 122 hours of bonus features

Bond’s impact on our culture is such that the Museum of Modern Art in New York City is saluting her majesty’s favorite spy (for the second time,...

Before There Was Apple, There Was Bond (And Q): 50 Years of Impeccably Cool Gadgets

The James Bond movie franchise celebrates its 50th birthday this year, and the world’s favorite secret agent will blow out the candles with the Nov. 9 release of Skyfall, the 23rd Bond film. The old saying goes that behind every great man is a woman, but there’s one enduring character who is arguably more helpful than Bond’s scantily clad femme fatales: Q. One trailer for Skyfall shows Bond (Daniel Craig, in this incarnation) being presented with a gun featuring a palm-print identity checker so that it can only be fired by the man with a license to kill...

James Bond Trivia

In celebration of the newly released Bond 50 Blu-ray collectible box set–and to officially kick off our James Bond week-long extravaganza here at The Credits–we salute our favorite secret agent in this week's quiz.

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The Film Industry Heads For The Bayou: Introducing Hollywood South

In recent years, Louisiana has become one of the fastest growing film production states in the country. Playing host to projects like True Blood, The Host, and Ender’s Game, many of Hollywood’s biggest productions are opting for a change of scenery; from LA’s traffic-addled freeways, to the South’s bountiful bayou. Thanks to generous film tax incentives, “Hollywood South,” as Louisiana’s been dubbed, is now in the leagues of film state heavyweights like California and New York...

Cozy Up With Cinema: Fall’s Hearty Film Lineup

Fall is officially here and that means it’s time for oversized sweaters, homecoming football games, warm cups of apple cider, and of course, the season’s best movies. From tearjerkers, to dramedies, to heartwarming comedies, fall’s lineup is a treasure trove of endearing cinema. From the highly anticipated Cloud Atlas, to the all-star ensemble cast of The Big Wedding—the weather might be getting colder, but in theaters across the country, fall’s new movies are sure to warm your heart and brighten autumn days...

On Location: Western Costume

Founded in the movie biz’s earliest days, Western Costume is a one-stop shop for film, TV, commercial, digital media and theatre costumes. The 100-year old company got its start in downtown Los Angeles providing authentic cowboy and Indian wear for silent one-reel films (hence, the Western Costume name). Today, Western Costume’s 100,000-square-foot North Hollywood warehouse holds between three to five million pieces of clothing, accessories, and footwear. Topping it all off is an extensive research library–an invaluable resource for show designers and costumers...

For The Sake of Good Television: TV Shows Saved By Fans

Last night's Emmys program demonstrated a universal love for quality television, but we'd be remiss not to acknowledge the scores of excellent shows that didn't make the cut. Truth be told, there's a long history of great TV programming that has suffered the fate of critic negligence, low ratings, and — worst of all — early cancellation. But behind every great show cancelled, there's a dedicated fan base fighting for its return.

There are few examples of broad social action as varied —...

Test Your Emmys Trivia Knowledge

In celebration of the 64th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, this week's quiz takes a look at Emmys trivia. And if you're still hungry for more Emmy factoids, check out our latest infographic: The Emmy Awards, By The Numbers.

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A Q&A With Chicken With Plums Directors Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud

In this intimate post-screening interview, directors Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud discuss their latest film, Chicken With Plums. Magical realism, animation, and innovative storytelling are trademarks of the filmmaking pair, who won an Oscar for the animated movie Persepolis. Here, Satrapi and Paronnaud discuss inspirations for the film, directing, collaborative storytelling, and the international fabric of Chicken With Plums.

The Emmy Awards By The Numbers

Did you know it takes five and a half hours to make each Emmy statue? Our latest infographic takes a look at The Emmy Awards, by the numbers.

Coming to a Theater Near You: Tugg.com and The Burgeoning Screen-Anywhere Movement

If you thought private screenings were reserved for episodes of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and Beverly Hills-centered reality shows, think again. A brand new trend in movie watching is gaining footing in the public sphere and it’s evincing that anyone can host and enjoy a private screening—no private yacht or Italian villa required. Around the globe, on-demand screenings are popping up in an effort to promote cinema literacy, preserve historic movie theaters, and strengthen local communities...

Music and Movies: An Interview with Music Supervisor Randall Poster

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In this exclusive interview, The Credits chats with legendary music supervisor Randall Poster about Moonrise Kingdom, working with director Wes Anderson, and the importance of protecting creativity at all costs. And for more insight into where Randall Poster draws inspiration from, check out this iTunes playlist of his favorite tracks from movie scores:

3D Film Trivia

Do you know the name of the first 3D film ever? In honor of Finding Nemo’s 3D theatrical release, this week’s quiz takes a look at trivia from the world of 3D film. So, let's see what you got!

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On Location: EUE/Screen Gems Studios Atlanta

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The Credits recently traveled to Atlanta–home of Coca Cola, the Braves, and one of the most dynamic movie and television studios around. EUE/Screen Gems Studio Atlanta is a 33-acre, state of the art lot that hosts some of the biggest projects in film and television–from USA's Necessary Roughness to Columbia Pictures' Zombieland (2009). Boasting one of the largest independent film studios in the country,...