Actress Mariska Hargitay says that she’s staying on as the star of ‘Law and Order: SVU’, and is set to appear in the crime drama’s fourteenth season. Hargitay, who previously looked to be moving on, made the big announcement in a taped message for fans and the media that was released at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. “I’ll be back. I can’t leave this show,” Hargitay said. “I’m having too much fun.” Hargitay’s character Olivia Benson is also getting a new love interest this coming season. It has been announced that Harry Connick Jr. has signed on to guest star in a multi-episode arc as Executive ADA David…

Title: Dolphin Tale Director: Charles Martin Smith Starring: Nathan Gamble, Harry Connick Jr., Cozi Zuehlsdorff, Morgan Freeman, Austin Stowell, Kris Kristofferson, Ashley Judd, Winter the Dolphin There isn’t anything to hate on after watching the heart-warming Dolphin Tale. But one can question a couple of mechanical approaches. And just to get this out of the way: don’t bother with seeing this in 3D (somewhere producers are now angry with me). Based on the true story of a dolphin named, Winter; the 113 minute flick chronicles her rehabilitation after getting caught in a crab trap resulting in the loss of her tail. She is discovered on the shores of a Florida…

The featurette for the film “Dolphin Tale” has been released. The film is an inspiring story about the friendship of a boy and a dolphin whose tale was destroyed in a crab trap. The story, which features the injured dolphin receiving a prosthetic tail, is based on a real-life event. The film stars Harry Connick, Jr., Morgan Freeman (“Million Dollar Baby”), Ashley Judd, Kris Kristofferson, Ray McKinnon, Nathan Gamble, Austin Stowell, and Marc Macauley. The dolphin, named Winter, plays herself in the film. The film, directed by Charles Martin Smith from a screenplay by Karen Janszen and Noam Dromi, was filmed on location in Florida, including Winter’s home, the Clearwater…

These two have formed quite a friendship since this production began and are very complimentary of each other. Although they are very comfortable around each other, I asked the twelve-year-old Nathan what is was like to be working with this caliber of stars… “I’m so nervous when I meet people like Harry and stuff. When you get to know them, me and him are really good buddies now.” I then began to wonder if the lauded musician/actor has to deal with any butterflies when going on set these days… “I never did get butterflies, I was never the nervous type. But you do sense the presence of these people and…

Heading back to the set to interview Harry and Nathan, I began watching a few more takes under the guidance of director Charles Martin Smith. Working on Dolphin Tale as production assistant interns, were a handful of University of Tampa students. The film program has really picked up over the last couple years and many people in Hollywood have been taking advantage of the talented bunch the school has produced. Professor Tom Garrett was pleased to inform me that many have been asked to stay on as paid crew members stemming from all their tremendous efforts. Having been on the UT campus and covering the independent film scene in Florida,…

While at lunch, I had a chance to chat with Austin Stowell. Austin plays a pertinent role in the film as the handicapped young army veteran named Kyle. A role that could silence any talk about the above mentioned Free Willy comparison. Austin is a graduate from the University of Connecticut who made the infamous trek out to Los Angeles about two-and-a-half years ago. He jumped into the acting world in high school and continued to receive outstanding reviews while attending college. After graduating, he spent some time working at a restaurant on Martha’s Vineyard, when arguably the most important question – career-wise – was posed to him by a…

The filming of Alcon Entertainment/Warner Bros.’ flick Dolphin Tale, has officially wrapped in Clearwater, Florida. After nearly three months of building complex sets and shooting in a variety of locations around the area, most of the crew – save for the talented locals – are heading back to Los Angeles to begin the tedious editing process. Good news is, the flick based on the true story of Winter the dolphin, is scheduled to hit theaters in October next year. If one is hearing about this project and/or the amazing dolphin housed at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium for the first time, take a quick look at this article for a summation…

Chuck the Movie Guy recently interviewed Renee Zellweger on the upcoming film “New In Town” by director Jonas Elmer. Synopsis: Lucy Hill (Renee Zellweger) is an ambitious, up and coming executive living in Miami. She loves her shoes, she loves her cars and she loves climbing the corporate ladder. When she is offered a temporary assignment – in the middle of nowhere – to restructure a manufacturing plant, she jumps at the opportunity, knowing that a big promotion is close at hand. What begins as a straight forward job assignment becomes a life changing experience as Lucy discovers greater meaning in her life and most unexpectedly, the man of her…

Lionsgate recently released this brand new movie poster featuring Renee Zellweger from the upcoming film “New In Town” by director Jonas Elmer. Synopsis: Lucy Hill (Renee Zellweger) is an ambitious, up and coming executive living in Miami. She loves her shoes, she loves her cars and she loves climbing the corporate ladder. When she is offered a temporary assignment – in the middle of nowhere – to restructure a manufacturing plant, she jumps at the opportunity, knowing that a big promotion is close at hand. What begins as a straight forward job assignment becomes a life changing experience as Lucy discovers greater meaning in her life and most unexpectedly, the…

Lionsgate just sent us this brand new movie trailer from the upcoming film “New In Town” by director Jonas Elmer. Synopsis: Lucy Hill (Renee Zellweger) is an ambitious, up and coming executive living in Miami. She loves her shoes, she loves her cars and she loves climbing the corporate ladder. When she is offered a temporary assignment – in the middle of nowhere – to restructure a manufacturing plant, she jumps at the opportunity, knowing that a big promotion is close at hand. What begins as a straight forward job assignment becomes a life changing experience as Lucy discovers greater meaning in her life and most unexpectedly, the man of…