Spotlight: Ben Falcone Talks Tammy, Behind the Scenes With Earth To Echo, TV Castings for 7/2/14

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Spotlight: Ben Falcone Talks Tammy

Falcone, 40, spoke to SSN about his experiences wearing many different hats on the $20 million film, as well as keeping it a family affair on-set. (SSN)

Behind the Scenes With Earth To Echo

Originally developed and shot for a reported budget of just $5 million, producer Andrew Panay wasn’t afraid to push into new territory with a first time director, first time actors, and 3D printed alien effects. (SSN)

TV Castings for 7/2/14

Elden Henson in for Netflix's Daredevil, Jennifer Love Hewitt Joins Criminal Minds. (SSN)

TODAY'S HEADLINES

 

Angelina Jolie's Maleficent Crosses $600 Million Worldwide

The live-action fairy tale is the No. 4 title of the year globally, and the No. 1 non-sequel. (THR)

Disney Developing Witch Pic With Tina Fey

The film, currently known as Untitled Witch Project, will be produced by Fey and Cinderella producer Allison Shearmur. (DH)

Transformers Earning More in China Than U.S.

So far the film has made $134.5 million in the People’s Republic in its first five days of release compared with $121 million domestically after five days in theaters. (VAR)

How To Become a Documentary TV Producer

The Sixties' Mark Herzog Leaps From DVD Extras to Working With Tom Hanks. (IW)

People Prefer The Bachelor to The Bachelorette. Reason? It’s Science.

One ABC reality series is dipping in the ratings while the other has stayed pat, and the reasons may surprise you. (TDB)

Big in Japan: Frozen As Feminist Rallying Cry

The film's popularity has coincided with public outcry over sexism in Japan, where unlike in America, Disney marketing played up the movie's empowerment message. (ATL)