From directors Justin McMillan and Chris Nelius, Storm Surfers 3D is a cinematic adventure that follows two of Australia’s greatest surf legends – Ross Clark-Jones and Tom Carroll – on their quest to hunt down and ride the Pacific’s biggest and most dangerous waves.  The exciting and often exhilarating documentary takes its audience along for the ride, transporting the viewer under, over and through the waves with spectacular 3D cinematography and providing an experience that is the closest thing to riding a big wave without actually getting wet.

During this exclusive phone interview with Collider, co-director Chris Nelius talked about how this 3D documentary came about, what inspired the approach they took to the film, how challenging it was to actually shoot in 3D, what made the GoPro camera the best one for the job, how many close calls they had during the shoot, how immersive this experience is for audiences, and the shots he’s most proud of having accomplished.  Check out what he had to say after the jump.

The compelling documentary 20 Feet From Stardom, from director Morgan Neville, shines a spotlight on the untold story of the back-up singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the 21^st century.  Equal parts inspiring and heartbreaking, the film showcases the voices that shaped popular music, but rarely ever got credit for it.  These gifted artists span a range of styles, genres and eras, each with their own unique and fascinating personal story of life spent in the shadows of superstardom.

At the film’s press day, singer Judith Hill spoke to Collider for this exclusive interview about how she came to be a part of this film, what led her to being a back-up singer, how she wrote her first song at the age of four, the first piece of music she had an emotional connection to, her go-to song to sing, the level of nervousness she gets when performing with superstars, how she ended up on Michael Jackson’s highly anticipated “This is It” tour before finding herself singing at his memorial service, her experience on The Voice, and where she’d like to go from here.  Check out what she had to say after the jump.

Director Richard Rowley’s riveting new documentary film, Dirty Wars, tells a complex story about the dark side of U.S. foreign policy and exposes the ugly reality of U.S. counter-terror operations.  Rowley follows investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill, who is both the film’s narrator and central figure, as he embarks on an unexpected journey to explore the expansion of covert wars and the rise of the secretive, extremely powerful Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC).  The film takes an uncompromising look at the clandestine Global War on Terror, its lack of oversight and accountability, and how it’s being conducted in our names without our knowledge.

In an exclusive interview, Rowley talked to me about the commitment to unembedded journalism he shares with Scahill that often means taking great personal risks to track down a story, why they wanted to make this documentary to try to begin a discussion in the U.S. about what this global war is and how it’s changing the world and us as a people, how they used press releases as a road map to the hidden war, the logistical challenges they encountered getting in and out of dangerous places like Mogadishu, the vital role that the community of war reporters and journalists played in their security, and how the war has affected them personally.

From writer/director Sofia Coppola, The Bling Ring tells the real-life story of a group of teenagers who were so obsessed with fashion and celebrity that they broke into celebrities’ homes in Los Angeles and stole their designer clothes and possessions.  When they didn’t get caught, they raised the stakes, becoming more and more bold, and what started out as teenage fun quickly spun out of control.

At the recent L.A. press day, we got the opportunity to chat with the actors and, unlike their characters in The Bling Ring, co-stars Israel Broussard, Katie Chang, Taissa Farmiga and Claire Julien come across as sweet, well-adjusted, well-spoken and far removed from the type of individuals that they’re portraying.  During the interview, they talked about their reactions when they learned this story was based on true events, what surprised them most about what happened and how these teenagers got away with it for so long, how they found a way to relate to their characters, and what a relief it was that they all got along and liked each other.  Watch the video after the jump.

It’s not too often you get to talk to someone that’s been in outer space, and also to the bottom of the ocean floor.  But at the press junket for Sony’s After Earth in New Mexico, I did just that.  During my interview with Garrett Reisman, we talked about his NASA training, what people would be surprised to learn about outer space, what it was like working deep underwater for two weeks, the future of space travel, his reaction to After Earth, and what does he say to people who think we’ve never been to the moon.  Hit the jump to watch.

One of the most highly anticipated summer blockbusters is Man of Steel, which takes the Superman story back to its origins, in a fresh and more grounded way. When the young Kal-El/Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth, he struggles with becoming the hero that he’s destined to be. From director Zack Snyder, screenwriter David S. Goyer and producer Christopher Nolan, the film also stars Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane and Laurence Fishburne.

At the film’s press junket, producer Charles Roven spoke to Collider for this exclusive interview about how much the story changed from the first script to what we see now, what made him most nervous about the script, casting actors at the highest caliber of talent, how Man of Steel compared to other big-budget films that he’s done, that he stays involved through the entire production process, and whether or not he’s interested in an inevitable DC Universe film.  He also talked about what it will take to make a kick-ass video game movie, and that he hopes Warcraft (which starts shooting in February 2014) will be it.  Check out what he had to say after the jump.

After a reunion special that reunited the main cast with the show creators, the cult hit comedy Reaper, which lasted for two seasons when it originally aired, is now re-airing on FEARnet on Tuesday nights.  The quirky series focuses on the life of Sam Oliver (Bret Harrison), a college drop-out who, on his 21^st birthday, learns that he now must work as a bounty hunter for the Devil (played fantastically and brilliantly by Ray Wise), as part of a deal made many years ago when Sam’s parents offered up their firstborn son in exchange for good health for his ailing father.  The show also stars Tyler Labine and Rick Gonzalez, as the slacker friends who help Sam in his new secret double-life as a reaper.

During this recent exclusive phone interview with Collider, acclaimed veteran actor Ray Wise talked about how surprising and thrilling the resurgence of Reaper has been, how great it was to revisit the experience for the reunion special, why he thinks people responded so strongly to the show, that he would reprise the role at the drop of a hat, and if there were ever the opportunity to do more episodes or a movie.  He also talked about what attracts him to a project and role, after 44 years in the business, the experience of playing Leland Palmer on Twin Peaks, and his recent music video for the Beach House song “Wishes.”  Check out what he had to say after the jump.  

When Shakespeare meets Joss Whedon for Much Ado About Nothing, the result is a contemporary spin that was shot in just 12 days in his house.  The story of sparring lovers Beatrice (Amy Acker) and Benedick (Alexis Denisof) is a series of comic and tragic events that offer a dark, sexy and, at times, absurd view of the game of love.  The film also stars Clark Gregg, Nathan Fillion, Fran Kranz, Sean Maher, Reed Diamond, Tom Lenk and Jillian Morgese.

During this press conference at the film’s press day, co-stars Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion and Clark Gregg joined Joss Whedon to talk about why Much Ado About Nothing out of all of Shakespeare’s plays, the advantages of doing this in black and white, delivering Shakespeare dialogue versus Whedon dialogue, why Shakespeare is relevant to today’s audiences, the rehearsal process, deciding how much of the original text to trim, and what they took away from the experience.  Whedon also talked about going from doing a movie as big as The Avengers before switching gears to do a film as small as Much Ado, getting his dream cast, telling a story where no one dies, and the pressures of doing pop culture TV versus the classics of literature.  Check out what they had to say after the jump.

In one of the most powerful documentaries I’ve seen this year, investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill takes audiences on a chilling ride as he chases down the hidden truth behind America’s expanding covert wars and targeted killing program.  Directed by Rick Rowley, Dirty Wars reveals how the War on Terror has fundamentally changed the rules of the game and the rules of engagement as it traces the rise of the Joint Special Operations Command, the most secret fighting force in U.S. history.  Today drone strikes, night raids, and U.S. government–condoned torture occur in corners across the globe, generating unprecedented civilian casualties.

I recently landed an exclusive interview with Scahill who talked about what inspired the film, his collaboration with Rowley, the personal narrative they used to immerse the audience in the investigative reporting process, the current media climate and challenges it poses independent journalists, and the hope that the film will contribute to a much needed debate about civil liberties, drone policy and human rights.  Scahill also discussed the role journalists play in the pursuit of truth and his views on Pfc. Bradley Manning’s treatment in the media and the importance of his upcoming trial.

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s apocalyptic comedy This Is the End is the most fun I’ve had in a theater this year.  I told Rogen as much when I had a chance to sit down and interview him along with co-stars Jay Baruchel and Craig Robinson.  The guys talked about the process of casting themselves, convincing other Hollywood actors to sign on for cameos, writing jokes for different types of audience members, some deleted scenes that will hopefully appear on the DVD/Blu-ray and what each of them has coming up next, including the Rogen and James Franco picture, The Interview, the Goon sequel and Hot Tub Time Machine 2.

Also starring James Franco, Jonah Hill, Danny McBride, Michael Cerra, Rihanna and Emma Watson, This Is the End opens June 12th.  Hit the jump to watch our video interview.

The TNT drama series Falling Skies has returned for its third season, as the epic battle between humans and aliens continues.  Seven months have passed since viewers last saw the survivors of the 2^nd Mass, led by Tom Mason (Noah Wyle), and now that they’ve teamed up with Volm and a band of rebel Skitters, the human race looks like it might just have some hope.  Executive produced by Steven Spielberg, the show also stars Moon Bloodgood, Will Patton, Drew Roy, Connor Jessup, Maxim Knight, Sarah Carter, Colin Cunningham and Seychelle Gabriel, along with Doug Jones, Gloria Reuben and Robert Sean Leonard.

While at the show’s press day, showrunner/executive producer/writer Remi Aubuchon spoke to Collider at both a roundtable and a 1-on-1 interview about how challenging it is to top their previous seasons, what the new faces bring to Season 3, deciding how much mythology to reveal each season, what led them to hire Doug Jones to bring the alien Cochise to life instead of doing it through CG, whether the humans’ suspicions of the Volm are justified, how difficult it was to decide to step down as showrunner and pursue his dream of writing science fiction novels, and how he will definitely keep tuning in, as a viewer.  Check out what he had to say after the jump, and be aware that there are some spoilers.

One of the most highly anticipated summer blockbusters is Man of Steel, which takes the Superman story back to its origins, in a fresh and more grounded way.  When the young Kal-El/Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth, he struggles with becoming the hero that he’s destined to be.  From director Zack Snyder, screenwriter David S. Goyer and producer Christopher Nolan, the film also stars Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane and Laurence Fishburne.

During a press conference at the film’s junket, director Zack Snyder, screenwriter David S. Goyer and producers Deborah Snyder and Charles Roven talked about what led them to Zod, as a villain, why they decided to exclude Lex Luthor from this particular story, the challenges in taking on the Superman franchise, why they chose a non-linear narrative, and staying true to their vision.  Check out what they had to say after the jump.

With director Shawn Levy’s The Internship opening this weekend, 20th Century Fox recently held a press junket at Google where we were able to speak with the cast.  If you’re not familiar with The Internship, the film re-teams Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn as two out-of-work salesmen who attempt to reinvent themselves by competing against young up-and-comers for an internship at Google.  The film also stars Rose Byrne, Dylan O’Brien, B.J. Novak, and John Goodman.  For more on the film, watch these clips.

During the interview, they talked about finding the right tone and how the movie is not dark or cynical, relationships, Quidditch, what they learned about Google that first surprised them, future projects, and more.  Hit the jump to watch.

One of the most highly anticipated summer blockbusters is Man of Steel, which takes the Superman story back to its origins, in a fresh and more grounded way. When the young Kal-El/Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth, he struggles with becoming the hero that he’s destined to be. From director Zack Snyder, screenwriter David S. Goyer and producer Christopher Nolan, the film also stars Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Russell Crowe, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane and Laurence Fishburne.

During a press conference at the film’s junket, co-stars Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon and Russell Crowe talked about making Lois Lane more active, what it took to get the flying right, the fight sequences, the sense of responsibility that comes with playing Superman, channeling evil, and playing a parent. Henry Cavill also talked about whether or not he’d like to be involved with a Justice League movie, at some point. Check out what he had to say after the jump.

Now that fans, critics and new viewers of the series have had some time to digest the new episodes of Arrested Development, show creator Mitch Hurwitz took some time out to discuss those episodes, as well as the future of the series.

During the interview, the show’s executive producer/writer talked about how the movie that was first talked about evolved into these episodes, that there’s a lot you can do in television that you can’t do with a film, whether a possible movie would be a theatrical release or something else that’s available solely through Netflix, how much he’s paid attention to the positive and negative reviews of the new episodes, that he sees this story as a continuing saga, that things would have been different if he could have had this entire cast together for every episode, how he feels about the people who are re-editing the episodes to put the scenes back together, and his advice to show creators who are looking to extend the life of their series. Check out what he had to say after the jump, and be aware that there are some spoilers.