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'Road, Movie' selected for Berlin International Film Festival
21 December 2009 4:11 AM, PST | Bollyspice | See recent Bollyspice news »
The Indian Film Company (Tifc) has announced Road, Movie, Dev Benegal's endearing tale of a young man who takes a travelling cinema truck on a life-changing journey across the sublime Indian landscape continues its successful festival run with its European premiere at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival in the Generation 14plus programme. Road, Movie's presentation in Berlin demonstrates its audience appeal following its world premiere in Toronto during September and subsequence crowd pleasing receptions in Tokyo and Doha.
Road, Movie was co-produced by Tifc and Susan B. Landau (An Ideal Husband).and Academy Award® nominee Ross Katz (Lost in Translation, In the Bedroom)
Advisory to The Indian Film Company, CEO Sandeep Bhargava said, "We are delighted to bring this crowd pleasing film to Berlin. Road, Movie presents the hopes and desires of the younger generation in India as well as revealing universal truths that we must all accept and embrace. »
Writers Guild of America Announces TV Nominations
15 December 2009 12:46 AM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
It’s mid-December and that can only mean one thing: awards season. Today, the WGA announced their TV nominations (feature nominations will be announced Jan. 11th) and it’s the usual suspects for the most part with a couple of surprises. Mad Men, 30 Rock, The Office, and newcomer Modern Family earned 3 nominations each. Meanwhile, popular fan favorite Glee received two. There are a lot of categories and nominees so I’m just going to mention the two big awards before the jump.
The nominees for Best Drama Series are: Breaking Bad, Dexter, Friday Night Lights, Lost, and Mad Men. The nominees for Best Comedy Series are: 30 Rock, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Glee, Modern Family, and The Office.
The WGA will announce the winners on Feb. 20th. Hit the jump to see the full list of nominees.
Drama Series
“Breaking Bad” - Written by Sam Catlin, Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould, George Mastras, »
- Ramses Flores
'Glee,' 'Modern Family' break through with Writers Guild
14 December 2009 1:43 PM, PST | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
Several usual suspects -- "30 Rock," "Mad Men," "The Office," "The Simpsons" -- picked up multiple nominations for the 2010 Writers Guild of America Awards -- but a couple of new shows broke through too.
"Glee" and "Modern Family" are both up for best comedy and best new series at the guild's awards, which will be presented Feb. 20. "Modern Family" also picked up an episodic comedy nomination for its pilot, written by series creators Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd.
The other comedy series nominees are "30 Rock," "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "The Office." For drama series, the contenders are "Breaking Bad," "Dexter," "Friday Night Lights," "Lost" and "Mad Men." Someone from "The Simpsons" will win in the animation category, as its writers swept all five nominations.
Below is a partial list of the nominees in the TV and radio categories (movie nominations will be announced later). The complete list is at WGA.org. »
- editorial@zap2it.com
Pastors Join 'Strange' Project
12 December 2009 6:25 PM, PST | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »
The Pastors are attached to direct the project mounted by GreeneStreet Films and Civil Dawn Pictures' Ross Katz and Fred Berger. - Nice to see that filmmaking brother duo David and Alex Pastor haven't been eradicated from business - their first feature film made less than 100 grand at the box office - Paramount Vantage pulled Carriers after one week in theaters. The Pastors are attached to direct the project mounted by GreeneStreet Films and Civil Dawn Pictures' Ross Katz and Fred Berger. Strange, but True is based on John Searles' offbeat mystery novel that begins when a teenager's girlfriend arrives at his family's home five years after his death insisting that she is pregnant with his child. Sort of sounds like Shana Feste' The Greatest put without the shrouded in mystery component. Eric Garcia penned the screenplay. David Pastor mentioned to Variety that the screenplay »
- Ioncinema.com Staff
A Bts look at making the movie "Taking Chance", and a tribute to the Marines who Changed My Life
11 November 2009 12:32 PM, PST | Makingof.com | See recent Makingof.com news »
In May of 2007, I was in pre-production on a film I had co-written and would direct, Taking Chance. All of the usual pre-production mayhem was ensuing. Where to shoot? How can we access all of these airport tarmacs (note to self: next time don't write a movie with so many airports!). Who was the crew we would hire? How could we make this incredibly aggressive shooting schedule? In one short moment, every one of those questions were sucked from my mind. You see, the impossible work of making a movie had proven to be a force field for me. A natural way for me to stay so distracted with the nuts and bolts, that I need not face the overwhelming, gut-wrenching emotion that was lurking within me. This was the story of a brave, magnificent Marine, LtCol Michael R. Strobl, Usmc (Ret.). LtCol Strobl co-wrote the screenplay (he's a brilliant writer), but more daunting, »
MakingOf Honors the Members of our Armed Forces by Highlighting Movies that Pay Tribute to our Military - Taking Chance, The Hurt Locker and The Messenger
11 November 2009 6:41 AM, PST | Makingof.com | See recent Makingof.com news »
Today is Veteran's Day, a day set aside to remember and honor those who served our country. I am personally deeply grateful to our troops and delighted to share highlights from three of this year's films that are moving tributes to our military.
"Taking Chance" is a riveting, unforgettable film directed by Ross Katz that stars Kevin Bacon and pays tribute to the sacrifice of a 19 year old Marine killed in Iraq. The movie is one of the most powerful and moving films I've ever seen. Based on the real-life experience of Lt. Col. Michael Strobl and the essay he wrote to remember his journey, "Taking Chance" follows Bacon (Lt. Col Strobl) who volunteers to escort the remains of a young Marine killed in Iraq across the country to his family. It is a simple story, yet an amazingly powerful film that showcases the dedication, professionalism and commitment of our »
Pastor Brothers Signed to Strange but True
20 October 2009 3:59 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Author John Searles has only written two novels, but already his second, Strange but True, has been picked up for the big screen treatment. And, continuing our theme of "two", it will be the sophomore directorial project of Spanish brothers Alex and David Pastor, whose debut, Carriers, was somewhat mishandled by Paramount Vantage.
Let's hope they have better luck with Ross Katz and Fred Berger’s Civil Dawn Pictures and John Penotti and Tim Williams’ GreeneStreet Films, the production team behind Strange.
Per Variety, the screenplay is being co-written by Searles and novelist Eric Garcia. Strange centers on a young woman who, five years after the death of her boyfriend, tells his parents she is pregnant with his baby. "It’s a dramatic thriller with a big heart in the line of 'Fargo' and 'A Simple Plan'," Alex Pastor told the trade.
One line in a review of »
- Uncle Creepy
Road, Movie also to premiere at Doha Tribeca Film Festival
6 October 2009 11:12 AM, PDT | Bollyspice | See recent Bollyspice news »
The story of Road, Movie continues its successful international launch with its Middle East premiere at the inaugural Doha Tribeca Film Festival (Dtff) in November. This third accolade in quick succession follows its crowd pleasing reception at its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September and its eagerly awaited Asian premiere at the Tokyo International Film Festival later this month.
Dev Benegal's sharp script that was selected by Cinefondation, Cannes 2006 contains many universal themes such as love, family, adventure and freedom that makes it so appealing to international audiences, offering distributors a Hindi film will true crossover potential. International sales agent Fortissimo Films is handling territory rights, their first Hindi language picture. The movie was co-produced by Indian Films and acclaimed producers Susan B. Landau and Ross Katz. International marketing is being coordinated by Studio 18.
Advisory to The Indian Film Company, CEO Sandeep Bhargava said »
2009 Emmy Award Winners Announced
21 September 2009 10:22 AM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
So the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards took place last night... did you tune in? I hear it was a good show even though a lot of the winners were pretty much a given. 30 Rock and Mad Men both took home the big awards, but the hardware was spread out a bit more among other shows than in previous years. At any rate, just in case you missed it, we've got the full list of major award winners right here for you to review. Do you agree with the majority of the choices? For those who did watch the show, what were some of your favourite moments? What did you think of Neil Patrick Harris as the host? Check out the list of winners after the jump. Comedy Series "Entourage" "Family Guy "Flight of the Conchords" "How I Met Your Mother" "The Office" Winner: "30 Rock" "Weeds" Drama Series "Big Love" "Breaking Bad »
- Sean
Watching the Emmys
21 September 2009 1:00 AM, PDT | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
So another year has passed and its time for another round of awards for the people who make the television shows we like to watch.
Television is interesting these days. Never before have we seen such great, creative output. Never before have we been subjected to such drivel. It all gets paraded before us tonight, as we watch the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards (handed out, it should be noted, by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences) on CBS, CTV in Canada.
8:00
Interesting that the Emmys chose to introduce the 2009 edition of the Primetime awards by harkening back to the early days of television. Especially as the business of television has never been closer to a complete collapse. Oh, announcer who is trying so hard to sound like a TV host from the '50s. You don't sound at all like you're a three pack-a-day smoker.
8:01
Okay, here comes Neil Patrick Harris, »
Ignition time for Road, Movie! - News
11 September 2009 12:47 AM, PDT | GlamSham | See recent GlamSham news »
The first Hindi movie, produced by a Hollywood producer, in partnership with an Indian maker, is making its presence felt, much before its International premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (Tiff) on 18th September! Confused? Let's elaborate! We are obviously referring to the Dev Benegal directed Road, Movie, presented by the Indian Film Company (IFC) in collaboration with Studio 18, co-produced by Hollywood's Susan B. Landau and Ross Katz of Lost In Transition »
2009 Emmy Nominees
17 July 2009 8:40 AM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
The Emmys are once again approaching, meaning it’s time to highlight those shows that made the often-unbearable experience of TV watching worth your while, if only for a short while.
Take a look over the list of this year’s Emmy Nominees then head on down to the comment section to give your two cents.
The 2009 Emmy Nominees (Abridged Version):
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Drama Series:
“Big Love,” HBO
“Breaking Bad,” AMC
“Damages,” FX
“Dexter,” Showtime
“House,” Fox
“Lost,” ABC
“Mad Men,” AMC
Comedy Series:
“Entourage,” HBO
“Family Guy,” Fox
“How I Met Your Mother,” CBS
“Flight of the Conchords,” HBO
“The Office,” NBC
“30 Rock,” NBC
“Weeds,” Showtime
Actor, Drama Series:
Simon Baker, “The Mentalist”
Gabriel Byrne, “In Treatment”
Bryan Cranston, “Breaking Bad”
Michael C. Hall, “Dexter”
Jon Hamm, “Mad Men”
Hugh Laurie, “House”
Actress, Drama Series:
Glenn Close, “Damages”
Sally Field, “Brothers and Sisters”
Mariska Hargitay, “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit”
Holly Hunter, »
- Kofi Outlaw
61st Annual Emmy Nominations
16 July 2009 1:17 PM, PDT | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
The 61st Emmy Noms are here and some Oscar, Grammy, and Tony winners have been invited for the first time to the dance this year. While HBO’s series ‘True Blood’ was glaringly left off the list for Best TV Drama, it’s brilliant mini-series ‘Grey Gardens’ received a stellar 17 nominations!
Outstanding Drama Series
Big Love Breaking Bad Damages Dexter House Lost Mad Men Outstanding Comedy Series
30 Rock Entourage Family Guy Flight Of The Conchords How I Met Your Mother The Office Weeds Outstanding Made For Television Movie
Coco Chanel Grey Gardens Into The Storm Prayers For Bobby Taking Chance More nominees after the jump
Outstanding Directing For Nonfiction Programming
Project Runway • Finale (Part 1) • Paul Starkman Roman Polanski: Wanted And Desired • Marina Zenovich The Amazing Race • Don’t Let A Cheese Hit Me • Bertram van Munster This American Life • John Smith • Adam Beckman Top Chef • The Last Supper • Steve Hrynewicz Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries, »
- Michelle
Emmy Nominations Reveal Few Surprises
16 July 2009 10:01 AM, PDT | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
It's a good day for funny people, especially if your name is Tina Fey or Seth MacFarlane.
Fey's series, 30 Rock, was handed 22 Emmy nominations this morning, which stands as a record for a comedy series. She and Alec Baldwin were also nominated for acting awards. Plus, for the first time some of the other actors on NBC's laffer were recognized. Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer and Tracy Morgan all picked up supporting nominations.
MacFarlane's Family Guy was also nominated for best comedy series, the first time an animated show has cracked that category since The Flintstones in 1961. Two years ago MacFarlane decided to pull his show from contention in the animated series category to have it considered for best comedy.
Mad Men, the drama about the advertising world in the sixties, picked up 16 nominations in the drama categories, including a best actor nod for Jon Hamm. Hamm is also nominated as »
The 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Nominations
16 July 2009 6:30 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the nominations for The 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards this morning. NBC comedy series 30 Rock lead the way with 22 nominations with the HBO telefilm Grey Gardens with 17 nominations and last year's winner for Best Drama, Mad Men, with 16 nominations. Take a look at the complete list of the nominees below.
Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
American Masters - Jerome Robbins: Something To Dance About - PBS - Thirteen/Wnet American Masters - Ron Rifkin, Narrator
Family Guy - I Dream of Jesus - Fox - Fox Television Animation - Seth MacFarlane as Peter Griffin
Robot Chicken - Robot Chicken: Star Wars - Episode II - Cartoon Network - ShadowMachine - Seth Green as Robot Chicken Nerd, Bob Goldstein, Ponda Baba, Anakin Skywalker, Imperial Officer
The Simpsons - Eeny Teeny Maya Moe - Fox - Gracie Films in Association with 20th Century Fox Television »
Grey Gardens, Into The Storm, and Taking Chance Lead Emmys' TV Movie Noms
16 July 2009 | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »
- HBO will be pretty much competing against itself in all categories related to made for TV Movie for this year's 61st Primetime Emmys. Ross Katz (who is currently prepping The Amateur American) showed off Taking Chance during the Sundance Film Festival, while Michael Sucsy struggled for five years to get Grey Gardens off the ground. Both films grabbed noms in the directing, writing and acting categories. For noms in the TV movie cats take a look below, for the full list (Comedy, Drama and plenty of technical awards check out the list here). Outstanding Made For Television Movie Coco Chanel • Lifetime • Lux Vide S.p.A, Pamp Productions and Alchemy Television Group Grey Gardens • HBO • Specialty Films and Locomotive in association with HBO Films Into The Storm • HBO • Scott Free and Rainmark Films production in association with the BBC and HBO Films Prayers For Bobby • Lifetime • Once Upon the Times Films, »
Satish Kaushik bags another international project
3 July 2009 4:30 AM, PDT | RealBollywood.com | See recent RealBollywood news »
Bestowing a perfect example of how one can strike a balance between one’s directorial and acting career, Satish Kaushik is one man who can boast with a great deal of conviction. Yes, not only is he ready with Tere Sang, a romantic venture dealing a sensitive issue of unmarried 15 year old getting pregnant, but he is also ready with another international project featuring him. The film titled Road Movie has been directed by Dev Benegal of English August and Split Wide Open fame.
The film has been produced by eminent producers Susan B. Landau and Ross Katz. Katz has won Best Picture Academy. »
- realbollywood
TV on DVD Round Up, June 4, 2009: ‘Friday Night Lights,’ ‘The Cleaner’
4 June 2009 4:26 PM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – Just so there’s absolutely no confusion out there: HollywoodChicago.com’s beloved Round-Up column is merely for informative purposes only. Rather than just let you know about the titles we have time to watch front to back and award a grade as we do in our great full-length reviews, we thought we’d also do our readers a service and provide the synopsis, cast, and technical details for a few other notable titles. Welcome to the TV on DVD edition of the Round-Up.
“Taking Chance” was released on May 12th, 2009.
“Friday Night Lights” and “Russell Brand In New York City” were released on May 19th, 2009.
“Wallander” was released on June 2nd, 2009.
“The Cleaner” will be released on June 9th, 2009.
“The Cleaner: The First Season”
Photo credit: Paramount Synopsis: “Each week The Cleaner follows Benjamin Bratt as William Banks, a recovering addict who helps others get clean by »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Fortissimo to distribute Indian Film's Road, Movie in the overseas market
15 May 2009 9:00 AM, PDT | BollywoodHungama | See recent BollywoodHungama news »
Click above for more stills For the first time in the cinematic history of Indian cinema, the international sales agent Fortissimo Films has completed a deal to represent a Hindi film titled Road, Movie, that's being directed by Dev Benegal (of English August and Split Wide Open fame). Road, Movie is presented by The Indian Film Company (Tifc), the leading Indian motion picture studios, in association with Studio 18. The said deal will cover markets outside the Indian territories. While the original screenplay of Road, Movie is done by Dev Benegal, it is being produced by the eminent producers Susan B. Landau and Ross Katz. For starters, Katz earned the Best Picture Academy Award Nomination for Sofia Coppola's Lost In Translation as well as Todd Field's In The Bedroom. Susan B. Landau's dozen strong repertoire includes the Cannes closing night film in 1999, An Ideal Husband that starred Cate Blanchett, »
- Bollywood Hungama News Network
Fortissimo to distribute Indian Film's Road, Movie in the overseas market
15 May 2009 9:00 AM, PDT | BollywoodHungama | See recent BollywoodHungama news »
Click above for more stills For the first time in the cinematic history of Indian cinema, the international sales agent Fortissimo Films has completed a deal to represent a Hindi film titled Road, Movie, that's being directed by Dev Benegal (of English August and Split Wide Open fame). Road, Movie is presented by The Indian Film Company (Tifc), the leading Indian motion picture studios, in association with Studio 18. The said deal will cover markets outside the Indian territories. While the original screenplay of Road, Movie is done by Dev Benegal, it is being produced by the eminent producers Susan B. Landau and Ross Katz. For starters, Katz earned the Best Picture Academy Award Nomination for Sofia Coppola's Lost In Translation as well as Todd Field's In The Bedroom. Susan B. Landau's dozen strong repertoire includes the Cannes closing night film in 1999, An Ideal Husband that starred Cate Blanchett, »
- Bollywood Hungama News Network
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