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ShoWest gets a bit bashful

Despite success, industry hype machine stalling

Michael Speier - 04/03/2009

ShoWest cops Sony pic clips

Sneak peeks excite exhibitors

Michael Speier - 04/01/2009

MPAA gives box office stats rosy spin

Glickman talks surge in moviegoing at ShoWest

- 03/31/2009

Studios tease 3-D at ShoWest

Disney shows off 'Up,' 'Beauty' re-issue

Michael Speier - 03/31/2009

SHOWEST: Talent

What is this summer's next 'Prada'?
Even with the nation's economy expected to remain in recession, this summer promises a healthy counterpoint.

• Schedule for Thursday, April 2

Independent Award for Excellence in Acting
Patricia Clarkson

Breakthrough Performer of the Year
Zac Efron

Male Star of Tomorrow
Chris Pine

Lifetime Achievement Award
Michael Caine

Female Stars of Tomorrow
The Cast of 'Sorority Row'

Supporting Actress of the Year
Sienna Miller

Female Star of the Year
Rachel McAdams

Career Achievement in Film Journalism
Roger Ebert

Male Star of the Year
Dennis Quaid

Comedy Star of the Year
Bradley Cooper

SHOWEST: Vanguard Award — Michael Bay

Michael Bay keeps vfx shops busy
After "Transformers" hit theaters in 2007, Michael Bay spoofed himself in a Verizon FiOS commercial, proclaiming, "I demand things to be awesome!" Turns out the helmer was only half-kidding. Just ask the visual effects studios on "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," who have their hands full keeping up with Bay's itch for excess.

• Schedule for Wednesday, April 1

Who Made the Movie: 'Transformers II'
A look at the creative crew, visual effects houses, standout contributors, licensing, talent and more.

At Work With: Michael Bay
A snapshot of the enterprising partners, production pros, shops and crew who have collaborated with the demanding director.

SHOWEST: Director of the Year Zack Snyder

Zack Snyder fans fanboy flames
No director is hotter in fanboy circles than Zack Snyder, who has accomplished a feat long thought impossible by bringing the dense, deep and critically acclaimed graphic novel "Watchmen" to the bigscreen more than 20 years after its first publication.

• Vfx houses execute Snyder's vision
• Schedule for Tuesday, March 31

Who made the movie "Watchmen"?
A look at the creative crew, visual effects houses, standout contributors, licensing, talent and more.

SHOWEST: PREVIEW

Theaters deal with glut of new films
They'll be no coming up for air at the summer box office, at least not right away. There's also no escaping sequels, spinoffs and relaunches.
May is chocablock with franchise tentpoles -- 20th Century Fox's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" opens May 1, followed by Paramount's "Star Trek" relaunch the next weekend. Warners is opening "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" on July 17.

• Concessions hit by recession
• Schedule for Monday, March 30