Musician, activist, and adventurer Ziggy Marley may be the son of a musical legend, and the member of a reggae dynasty, but he is also paving a brand new trail for himself. Not with a guitar … but instead with a motorbike!

Marley, the oldest son of reggae icon Bob Marley and also leader of the musical group Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, is featured in the new documentary film - Marley African Road Trip, which became available on DVD May 7th. In 1980, Bob Marley traveled to South Africa with his family to perform a landmark concert to celebrate the independence of Zimbabwe. Thirty years later, Ziggy, along with his brothers Rohan and Robbie, return to South Africa on motorcycles and travel across the country to continue their father’s legacy and put on a concert in his name. The journey was captured and documented by filmmaker David Alexanian, best known for his road trip series - Long Way Round starring Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, which featured the two friends’ motorcycle journey from London to New York.

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with reggae royalty Ziggy Marley about Marley African Road Trip and his South African adventures. The musician turned adventurer discussed the new film, working with documentary director David Alexanian, having this part of his life filmed, his love for motorcycles, going on a road trip with his brothers, his journey across South Africa, continuing his father’s legacy, and how reggae music has changed over the years. 

Noah Baumbach is one of the most interesting and creative writer/directors working in cinema today and his new film Frances Ha, which opens in theaters on May 17th, proves it!

Baumbach first gained attention as a writer and director in the mid-‘90s for a string of independent movies including Kicking and Screaming, Highball, and Mr. Jealousy. But it was his 2005 film The Squid and the Whale that earned him an Academy Award-nomination for Best Original Screenplay and put him on the map in Hollywood as an important filmmaker. 

Since then, Baumbach has collaborated with equally eclectic filmmaker Wes Anderson to pen two of the director’s best movies, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, and Fantastic Mr. Fox, in addition to co-writing last summer’s hit family film Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted with director Eric Darnell. He also went on to make two more movies as a filmmaker including Margot at the Wedding with Nicole Kidman and Jack Black, as well as the critically acclaimed Greenberg starring Ben Stiller. 

His new film, Frances Ha, features quirky young actress Greta Gerwig as a 27-year-old dancer named Frances who lives with her best friend Sophie (Mickey Sumner). But when Sophie moves out in order to live with her new boyfriend, Frances’ world spins out of control and the young dancer is forced to figure out how to live her life without the constant companionship of her best friend. Baumbach co-wrote the screenplay with Gerwig, who gives an impressive and commanding performance. While the film was shot digitally in color, it was was converted to black-and-white to emulate other New York set movies by classic filmmakers like Woody Allen, and Jim Jarmusch. 

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with filmmaker Noah Baumbach to talk about his work on Frances Ha. The acclaimed writer and director discussed his new movie, the decision to shoot it digitally yet convert it to black-and-white, the affects that choice had on set, the intricate process of color conversion, and his friendship with mentor and legendary filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich. 

Opening in theaters on May 17th is the highly anticipated new film Star Trek Into Darkness, which is a sequel to 2009's Star Trek - a reboot of the classic science fiction franchise. The movie is once again helmed by visionary director J.J. Abrams (Super 8) and features returning cast members Chris Pine (People Like Us) as Captain James T. Kirk, Zachary Quinto (Margin Call) as Spock, Karl Urban (Dredd) as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy, Zoe Saldana (The Words) as Uhura, Anton Yelchin (Like Crazy) as Pavel Chekov, John Cho (A Very Harold & Kumar 3D) as Hikaru Sulu, Simon Pegg (The Adventures of Tintin) as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott, and Bruce Greenwood (Flight) as Christopher Pike, as well as new cast members Alice Eve (The Raven) as Dr. Carol Marcus, Peter Weller (Robocop) as Admiral Alexander Marcus, and Benedict Cumberbatch (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) as Commander John Harrison.

IAR's very own Guest Correspondent Katherine Tulich recently had a chance to travel to London, England and sit down with director J.J. Abrams to talk about their work on Star Trek Into Darkness. The visionary director discussed the new movie, making it a stand-alone sequel, the film's darker tone, references to Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, utilizing 3D, overseeing both the Star Trek and Star Wars franchises, and whether or not he will be involved with a third Star Trek movie. 

Opening in theaters on May 17th is the new comedic drama The English Teacher from first time feature film director Craig Zisk (TV's Weeds). The movie stars an excellent cast that includes Academy Award-nominee Julianne Moore (The Big Lebowski), Michael Angarano (The Brass Teapot), Lily Collins (Mirror Mirror), Nathan Lane (The Producers), and Academy Award-nominee Greg Kinnear (Little Miss Sunshine).

IAR's New York Correspondent Dana Gardner recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Julianne Moore and Michael Angarano to talk about their work on The English Teacher. The Oscar-nominated actress and young actor discussed their new film, working with first time feature film director Craig Zisk, their three favorite writers, the teacher that inspired Moore to become an actress, and why Angarano was thrilled to work with co-stars Moore and Nathan Lane. 

Opening in theaters on May 17th is the highly anticipated new film Star Trek Into Darkness, which is a sequel to 2009's Star Trek - a reboot of the classic science fiction franchise. The movie is once again helmed by visionary director J.J. Abrams (Super 8) and features returning cast members Chris Pine (People Like Us) as Captain James T. Kirk, Zachary Quinto (Margin Call) as Spock, Karl Urban (Dredd) as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy, Zoe Saldana (The Words) as Uhura, Anton Yelchin (Like Crazy) as Pavel Chekov, John Cho (A Very Harold & Kumar 3D) as Hikaru Sulu, Simon Pegg (The Adventures of Tintin) as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott, and Bruce Greenwood (Flight) as Christopher Pike, as well as new cast members Alice Eve (The Raven) as Dr. Carol Marcus, Peter Weller (Robocop) as Admiral Alexander Marcus, and Benedict Cumberbatch (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) as Commander John Harrison.

IAR's very own Guest Correspondent Katherine Tulich recently had a chance to travel to London, England and sit down with Karl Urban and Simon Pegg, as well as Alice Eve to talk about their work on Star Trek Into Darkness. The two popular actors discussed the new movie, returning to their roles as Bones and Scotty, respectively, Scotty's unusual story arc in the film, Bones' on screen dynamic with Kirk and Spock, and the two characters importance in the Star Trek mythos, while the beautiful young actress talked about how she got cast in the sequel, working with director J.J. Abrams, her pivotal character, and the possibility of returning for a third film. 

Opening in theaters on May 17th is the new horror/thriller Black Rock, which was helmed by actress Katie Aselton (Jeff, Who Lives at Home) and written by her husband, director Mark Duplass (The Do-Deca-Pentathlon). In addition to Aselton, the film also stars actresses Kate Bosworth (Superman Returns) and Lake Bell (What Happens in Vegas).

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Katie Aselton and Lake Bell to talk about their work on Black Rock. The two filmmaker/actresses discussed their new film, it's resemblance to Deliverance, Bell's opportunity to play a supernaturally strong character, how Aselton broke the story with husband Mark Duplass, why the script doesn't feel like a normal Duplass Brothers movie, and what Bell learned from Aselton that she used when making her directorial debut In a World....

SPECIAL NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, this interview was rerecorded.

Opening in theaters on May 17th is the highly anticipated new film Star Trek Into Darkness, which is a sequel to 2009's Star Trek - a reboot of the classic science fiction franchise. The movie is once again helmed by visionary director J.J. Abrams (Super 8) and features returning cast members Chris Pine (People Like Us) as Captain James T. Kirk, Zachary Quinto (Margin Call) as Spock, Karl Urban (Dredd) as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy, Zoe Saldana (The Words) as Uhura, Anton Yelchin (Like Crazy) as Pavel Chekov, John Cho (A Very Harold & Kumar 3D) as Hikaru Sulu, Simon Pegg (The Adventures of Tintin) as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott, and Bruce Greenwood (Flight) as Christopher Pike, as well as new cast members Alice Eve (The Raven) as Dr. Carol Marcus, Peter Weller (Robocop) as Admiral Alexander Marcus, and Benedict Cumberbatch (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) as Commander John Harrison.

IAR's very own Guest Correspondent Katherine Tulich recently had a chance to travel to London, England and sit down with Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto to talk about their work on Star Trek Into Darkness. The two popular actors discussed the new movie, its homage to Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Spock's fight scenes, why the Vulcan is angrier in this sequel, Quinto's relationship with the legendary Leonard Nimoy, and Pine's experience acting opposite the film's mysterious villain, who is played by Benedict Cumberbatch. Also, be sure to keep an eye out for a special Easter Egg at the end of the video featuring Pine singing a line from the classic Bon Jovi song "Wanted Dead or Alive."

Opening in theaters on May 17th is the new action thriller Erased from director Philipp Stolzl (North Face). The film stars Aaron Eckhart (Olympus Has Fallen, The Dark Knight), Liana Liberato (Trespass), and Olga Kurylenko (Oblivion). 

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Aaron Eckhart to talk about his work on Erased. The popular actor discussed his new film, being attracted to the action movie's family theme, playing a father on screen when he isn't one in real life, creating a father/daughter relationship with actress Liana Liberato, finally playing the lead in an action film, and the movie's old school espionage vibe. 

Actor/comedian Craig Robinson is on the verge of becoming a very big star!

Robinson is currently starring on the final season of the hit NBC series The Office, and has not one, not two, but three major movies opening this summer. The actor, who is best known for his role in films like Pineapple Express, and Hot Tub Time Machine, will soon be seen in two different movies about the apocalypse that both open in June. First he’ll appear in Rapture-Palooza opposite Oscar-nominee Anna Kendrick (End of Watch), followed by This Is The End, which also stars James Franco (Oz the Great and Powerful) and is co-directed by Seth Rogen (The Guilt Trip). Not to mention that he’s about to begin filming Hot Tub Time Machine 2 with his good friend Rob Corddry. But before that, Robinson can be seen in his first starring role opposite Kerry Washington (Django Unchained) and David Alan Grier (Boomerang) in the new comedy Peeples, which opens in theaters on May 10th.

Peeples was written and directed by longtime screenwriter Tina Gordon Chism (Drumline), and is produced by multimedia mogul Tyler Perry (Tyler Perry’s Temptation). In the film, Robinson stars as Wade Walker, a kind but underachieving musical children’s therapist who unexpectedly meets the overbearing father (Grier) of his beautiful girlfriend, Grace (Washington), at their picturesque Hampton home. In addition to Robinson, Washington, and Greir the film also stars S. Epatha Merkerson (Lincoln), Kali Hawk (Bridesmaids), Ana Gasteyer (Mean Girls), and living legends Melvin Van Peebles (We the Party) and Diahann Carroll (Eve’s Bayou).  

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Craig Robinson to discuss his work on Peeples, as well the status of Hot Tub Time Machine 2. The actor/comedian discussed his new film, how it felt to be number one on the call sheet, improvising with David Alan Grier, Kerry Washington’s comedic abilities, the art of comedy, Hollywood legends Diahann Carroll and Marvin Van Peebles, working with first time director Tina Gordon Chism, Hot Tub Time Machine 2, when it starts filming, and if actor John Cusack will return for the upcoming sequel. 

Opening in theaters on May 10th is the new horror thriller Aftershock from Chilean director/oo-writer Nicolas Lopez (Promedio rojo) and co-writer/producer/actor Eli Roth (Inglourious Basterds). In addition to Roth, the film also stars Andrea Osvart (Maternity Blues), Lorenza Izzo (The Green Inferno), Natasha Yarovenko (Captain Thunder), Nicholas Martinez (Que pena tu boda), Ariel Levy (Que pena tu vida), and Selena Gomez (Spring Breakers). 

IAR's Managing Editor Jami Philbrick recently had the pleasure of traveling to The World Famous Hollywood Magic Castle and sitting down with Andrea Osvart and Lorenza Izzo to talk about their work on Aftershock. The two beautiful actresses discussed their new film, the mood on set while filming, how Izzo lived through the actual earthquake that inspired many of the events in the film, the difficulty for her in reenacting that terrible moment from her life, the unspoken backstory between Osvart and Izzo's characters, acting in scenes with the movie's co-writer Eli Roth, and his awkward dancing sequence.