Gil Cates

Oscar awaits new protector

There's a job vacancy in town -- a damn good job at that -- but it's not the sort of position you can simply apply for. The presidency of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has been ably filled these last four years...

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No dry spell at 'Harry Potter' premiere

Thousands of Harry Potter fans braved rain and hail yesterday to cheer the cast of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" at its London premiere. The sixth Potter film, "Half-Blood Prince" sees Harry and his friends at...

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Hanks back on Oscars board

Published Date: 08 July 2009 Tom Hanks has rejoined the Oscars board following a year away from the post. The actor was one of nine incumbents and four new members voted on to the board of governors at the Academy of Motion...

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Ten/Four Pictures to Deliver Order of Chaos and Lucky

Gil Cates Jr. and Caitlin Murney of the newly formed Ten/Four Pictures are getting ready to serve us up two films sure to whet our genre loving whistles later this year! According to Variety the first film out of the gate will...

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Cates, Murney form Ten/Four Pics

Exclusives: Company to focus on moderately priced projects -- Gil Cates Jr. and Caitlin Murney have teamed to form Ten/Four Pictures, aimed at development, co-production and financing of features in the $8 million-$15 million...

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Friars Club launches first festival

Event to take place Sep. 24-27 Comedian coalition the Friars Club is launching the first annual Friars Club Comedy Film Festival, taking place Sep. 24-27 at movie theaters in Gotham. Pics in the fest will fall into three...

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Novice to head Geffen Playhouse

Ken Novice has been named managing director at the Geffen Playhouse. His tenure will begin June 1; Novice occupies the same post at the Pasadena Playhouse. Susan Barton has been the Geffen's interim managing director since...

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Geffen adds 'Equivocation' to lineup

Legit News: Bill Cain play to bow in season's second slot -- The Geffen Playhouse has added Bill Cain's new play "Equivocation" to its 2009-10 lineup and confirmed two helmers for previously announced shows.

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