2014 Movies & Cinema Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 08 Jan 40th People's Choice Awards: The 40th People's Choice Awards celebrated entertainment achievements, with Johnny Depp and Sandra Bullock winning Movie Star awards, and Josh Charles and Stana Katić winning in the Dramatic TV category.
- 13 Jan Movie Theater Shooting in Tampa, Florida: A retired police officer shot and wounded a man after an argument over texting during a movie screening in Tampa, Florida.
- 18 Jan 20th Screen Actors Guild Awards held: The 20th Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony took place, honoring outstanding performances in film and television for the year 2013. source: sagawards.org
- 07 Feb The Lego Movie Theatrical Release: The Lego Movie is released in theaters, eventually grossing $195 million worldwide and becoming a significant pop culture phenomenon.
- 11 Feb Grenade attack on Peshawar cinema kills 11: On February 11, 2014, a triple grenade attack occurred at Shama Cinema in Peshawar, Pakistan, during a screening of a Pashto-language film. The attack resulted in 11 fatalities and 17 injuries. The cinema was known for showing explicit films, and the Taliban was suspected to be behind the attack. source: hurriyetdailynews.com
- 16 Feb 67th British Academy Film Awards: The prestigious BAFTA awards celebrated cinematic excellence at London's Royal Opera House. '12 Years a Slave' won Best Film, with Chiwetel Ejiofor receiving Best Actor and Cate Blanchett winning Best Actress for 'Blue Jasmine'.
- 27 Feb Australia Bans Swedish Film for Child Nudity: Australian censors effectively banned the Swedish film 'Children's Island' due to scenes depicting child nudity, with potential imprisonment of up to ten years for those showing or selling the film.
- 02 Mar 86th Academy Awards Celebrate Cinema: The 86th Academy Awards, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, honored outstanding achievements in film, with 'Gravity', '12 Years a Slave', and 'Dallas Buyers Club receiving multiple awards.
- 13 Mar Captain America: The Winter Soldier Premiere: The movie 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier', directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and starring Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson, premiered in Los Angeles, California.
- 15 Mar Movie Premiere: An Ice Age movie premiered, continuing the popular animated film franchise.
- 06 Apr Captain America: The Winter Soldier Box Office Success: The superhero film set a new record by earning an estimated $96.2 million domestically in its opening weekend, becoming the highest April movie opener ever.
- 12 Apr Gulzar Receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Renowned Indian filmmaker Gulzar, a highly respected figure in Indian cinema, was set to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award on May 3, honoring his significant contributions to the film industry.
- 30 May Seth MacFarlane's 'A Million Ways to Die in the West' Releases: Seth MacFarlane's live-action comedy film 'A Million Ways to Die in the West' was released in theaters, adding to the director's comedic filmography.
- 21 Jul Guardians of the Galaxy Hollywood Premiere: The Marvel superhero film 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' directed by James Gunn and starring Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana, had its Hollywood premiere in Los Angeles, marking a significant moment in contemporary cinema.
- 24 Aug Death of Richard Attenborough: Renowned British actor, director, and producer Richard Attenborough passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in film and entertainment.
- 06 Nov Star Wars: The Force Awakens title revealed: The title for the upcoming Star Wars film, 'The Force Awakens,' was officially announced, generating excitement among fans. This marked a significant moment in the franchise's revival after a decade-long hiatus. source: starwars.com
- 19 Nov Death of Renowned Director Mike Nichols: Mike Nichols, the acclaimed American film and theater director known for 'The Graduate', passed away at the age of 83. Born in Germany, he was a significant figure in 20th-century entertainment.
- 26 Nov Penguins of Madagascar Movie Premiere: The animated film 'Penguins of Madagascar' was released, continuing the popular Madagascar franchise and focusing on the comedic penguin characters from the previous movies.
- 12 Dec Sony Pictures Entertainment Hack Disrupts Production: On November 24, 2014, Sony Pictures Entertainment suffered a significant cyberattack by a group called "Guardians of Peace," resulting in the leak of confidential data, including unreleased films and personal employee information. The hackers demanded the withdrawal of the film "The Interview," leading to its eventual cancellation. The FBI later linked the attack to North Korean state-sponsored hackers. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 17 Dec Sony cancels 'The Interview' release due to cyber threats: On December 17, 2014, Sony Pictures announced the cancellation of the release of 'The Interview' following threats from hackers. The film, which depicted a fictional assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, faced backlash and security concerns. source: bbc.com
- 23 Dec Sony's 'The Interview' released after initial cancellation due to threats: Sony Pictures Entertainment reversed its earlier decision to cancel the release of 'The Interview,' a comedy depicting a fictional assassination attempt on North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. The film was made available for online rental and purchase on December 24, 2014, following threats from hackers and major theater chains' refusal to screen it. source: time.com
- 25 Dec The Interview Movie Release: The controversial comedy 'The Interview' was released in approximately 300 U.S. theaters and made available for online streaming, amid tensions with North Korea.
- 26 Dec North Korea condemns 'The Interview': On December 26, 2014, North Korea condemned the release of the film 'The Interview', which depicted a fictional assassination of its leader, Kim Jong-un. The regime labeled the film as an act of terrorism and a declaration of war. source: theguardian.com
- 30 Dec Luise Rainer Passes Away: Luise Rainer, a German-born American actress and two-time Academy Award winner for films like 'The Great Ziegfeld', died from pneumonia at the age of 104.
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