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While walking home from work the other night, I noticed an unexpected sign in the window of my favorite Walgreens, reminding the customers that yes, they still develop rolls of film. I can't recall the last time I had a roll of film developed, but someone must be asking Walgreens staffers about it if they felt the need to put up a notice. Of course, maybe it has something to do with the fact Read more
Even though I look forward to the megapixel number for digital cameras and cell phone cameras increasing, don't think I'm not a wistful, sometimes very old-fashioned person. I miss the look of film sometimes — its richness and romance that digital, with its sharp edges and modern beauty, lacks. That's why I've been thinking about getting a film camera lately. Urban Outfitters has a lot of Read more
London's Royal Opera House was buzzing with stars as the BAFTAs kicked off today. Brad Pitt popped up on the UK red carpet after attending the Berlin Film Festival premiere of In the Land of Blood and Honey with Angelina Jolie last night. He's up for best actor, as is his pal George Clooney, who mingled with Colin Firth and his wife, Livia Giuggioli, on their way into the show. Presenter Penelope Read more
Angelina Jolie posed solo in a Miguelina dress at the premiere of The Lady during the Berlin Film Festival today. She's been on multiple carpets since arriving in Germany, including at her own screening of In the Land of Blood and Honey. Angelina had Brad Pitt by her side and wore a glamorous gold Jenny Packham gown for the big event. She'll continue her run in front of the cameras at an upcoming Read more
Venice Beach got a star-studded dose of fun when Ashley Tisdale, Sarah Hyland, Austin Stowell, and Matt Lanter hit the sand for a photo shoot yesterday. Sarah, who was on a break from filming Modern Family, and Ashley wore bikinis and other beachwear while Matt and Austin rode bikes in flip-flops. It was an especially exciting afternoon for Sarah since she was celebrating her two-year anniversary Read more
Jennifer Aniston is turning 43 tomorrow (and honestly, we want whatever she's having because she doesn't look a day over 30). Even though she's best known for her days as fashion-obsessed Rachel Green on Friends, Jen has since made her name in the film world and has also been attached to some of the hottest guys in Hollywood. She always turns heads on the red carpet, opting for fitted Read more
Angelina Jolie posed for cameras at the Grand Hyatt in Berlin this morning. She wore a belted black dress and nude heels for the photocall and press day, which comes ahead of her In the Land of Blood and Honey premiere tonight. Angelina's been talking about her directorial debut for the last few days and opened up about her life in the spotlight in a recent interview, saying that red carpets are Read more
Kodak announced today that it would be halting production of digital cameras, pocket video cameras, and digital picture frames in the first half of this year. The company will instead focus its business on retail-based photo printing and inkjet printers, camera accessories, and batteries, while seeking out licensing partners for future camera products. Kodak introduced the first digital camera Read more
Angelina Jolie and her children arrived in Berlin last night on a private jet. The family's in Germany for the Berlin Film Festival, where her directorial debut, In the Land of Blood and Honey, will be screened on Saturday and Sunday. Angelina's movie has been out in the US since late 2011, but will hit theaters in Germany on Feb. 23, and opens in other European countries this week. Angelina and Read more
Vintage photographs may be the trend right now, but when it comes to video we want cutting-edge high definition. Announced this week, the Nikon D800 HD-SLR video camera has the professional-grade imaging capabilities of a camera twice its price. Available in late March for $3,000, the D800 is still an investment piece, but for working photographers and videographers, it makes sure to pack Read more
