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John Hillcoat’s Road Trip
26 November 2009 10:53 AM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
When John Hillcoat, director of the postapocalyptic saga The Road, sits down to talk to Fangoria, he has just come from seeing off Cormac McCarthy, author of the source novel, who was in town for the film’s premiere. So it would seem McCarthy is happy with the screen adaptation (Now Playing in theatres from Dimension).
“Oh yeah, he’s very pleased,” Hillcoat says, acknowledging the challenge of translating McCarthy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning prose into cinematic terms. “It’s such rich material; it’s very visual and dynamic. You’ll never get the poetry of the language, because it’s a different medium, but the story and the dialogue are brilliant, and the obstacles that the characters are up against is what makes it very special.”
There are plenty of obstacles for the movie’s hero, known only as The Man and played by The Lord Of The Rings’ Viggo Mortensen, »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
Redford's Accent Demands Left McAvoy Exhausted
25 November 2009 4:11 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Scottish actor James McAvoy found his boss Robert Redford a tough taskmaster while working on the star's latest movie - after the Hollywood veteran ordered him to speak in an American accent at all times.
The Last King of Scotland star is playing U.S. lawyer Frederick Aiken in Redford's The Conspirator, about the trial of a woman said to be involved in the assassination of 19th century American president Abraham Lincoln.
But McAvoy found himself at work even when the cameras stopped rolling - because Redford demanded he kept his U.S. lilt even during his downtime.
He says, "Bob wants me to stay in an American accent all the time. I'm trying to but I just can't be bothered all the time. I'm trying to make Bob happy, but that's an exhausting task.
"I'll get there eventually, hopefully, one day. So, no, I'm not particularly method with either my accents or my acting." »
Shake Hands With the Devil Trailer
16 November 2009 8:37 AM, PST | Beyond Hollywood | See recent Beyond Hollywood news »
There have been several recent films looking back on the African genocide, including The Last King of Scotland and Hotel Rwanda. In spite of the knowledge of the events, the entire region hasn’t received the kind of support and help that it deserves. For most people in the developed world, the searing films that the genocides “inspired” seem to be the only witness of the events. Now comes Shake Hands With the Devil, which is based on a book by General Romeo Dallaire about how his request for more aide before the 1994 Rwandan genocide went unanswered by the United Nations. The film is being directed by Roger Spottiswoode (The 6th Day, Tomorrow Never Dies) and stars Roy Dupuis in the role of General Dallaire. The film actually premiered at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival but has just recently picked up a distributor. It is planning to be released in »
- Jacob
Focus Features Passes $1 Billion Mark, Announces 2010 Slate -- and it's Exciting!
12 November 2009 6:40 PM, PST | Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news »
Focus Features, the little engine that could, has passed $1 billion mark in domestic box-office!
Focus Features CEO James Schamus said, .Next year.s Focus slate follows one of the company.s best years ever . our eighth profitable year in a row since our inception, and the year in which we passed the $1 billion mark in cumulative domestic box office alone.
.Our 2010 lineup is as audacious as any in our history, ranging from American indies like Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck.s It.s Kind of a Funny Story to big international productions like Anton Corbijn.s The American..
I love Focus Features and its stance on quality filmmaking! This year, the studio delighted us with "Away We Go," "Coraline," "Taking Woodstock," "9," "A Serious Man," and "Pirate Radio."
Next year, the studio is set to delight us more! Check out their upcoming releases:
Opening in select cities on Friday, March 12th will be "Greenberg, »
- Manny
Focus Features Announces Their 2010 Release Slate
12 November 2009 4:50 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Focus Features CEO James Schamus today announced the company's domestic theatrical release slate for 2010, with six confirmed movies to date.
Schamus said, "Next year's Focus slate follows one of the company's best years ever - our eighth profitable year in a row since our inception, and the year in which we passed the $1 billion mark in cumulative domestic box office alone.
"Our 2010 lineup is as audacious as any in our history, ranging from American indies like Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck's It's Kind of a Funny Story to big international productions like Anton Corbijn's The American.
Focus president Andrew Karpen noted, "This month's tremendous showing at the American Film Market once again proves the resiliency and flexibility of Focus' global approach to the business. The breadth, depth, and nuance we bring to the international release of each film on our slate - and our ability domestically to manage every kind of release, »
Focus Features Sets 2010 Release Dates for Six Films
12 November 2009 4:04 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
The other day we premiered the first images and official synopses from Focus Features Greenberg, The Eagle of the Ninth, and Somewhere. Now, thanks to Focus sending out a press release, we have an idea when some of them are getting released.
On March 12th, director Noah Baumbach’s Greenberg will hit theaters for a limited release. The film stars Ben Stiller. After that we’re getting Thomas Balmes Babies on April 16th and director Anton Corbijn’s The American on September. 1st. That’s the George Clooney assassin film. Sometime in the third quarter will be Kevin Macdonald’s Roman adventure The Eagle of the Ninth, and in November It’s Kind of a Funny Story gets released. The big question mark is Sofia Coppola’s Somewhere, which still doesn’t have a release date.
The thing to remember is release dates change all the time, so before you »
- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
Shawn Ryan Reminisces on The Shield
2 November 2009 7:54 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
The creator of the landmark cable series talks about the new Complete Series DVD set, Terriers and more.
Back in 2002, a series aired that changed the face of television and became my favorite TV series of all time - Hands Down - The Shield. For seven seasons I was absolutely riveted by the exploits of the Strike Team in the fictional Los Angeles district of Farmington, and that of their leader Vic Mackey, played to utmost perfection by Michael Chiklis. Sadly, the TV series came to an end last fall, with a series finale that is, in my opinion, the single best series finale in TV history ( to read my farewell piece to this amazing series) and now viewers can relive the TV magic with The Shield: The Complete Series, which hits the shelves in a massive 28-disc set on November 3. I was fortunate enough to have an exclusive »
Ronson, Chapman Receive Arts Leadership Award
30 October 2009 2:38 PM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
On October 29th, Mark Ronson and Georgina Chapman received the Arts Leadership Award presented by Music Unites and the Young Patrons of Lincoln Center (Yplc) at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall. The award was given to Zac Posen last year. The Last King of Scotland actress Kerry Washington presented the award to Chapman and break-out indie singer Santigold presented the award to Ronson. The short award ceremony was followed by a live set by singer Daniel Merriweather whose upcoming February release "Love and War" was produced by Ronson. Merriweather plugged his album during interludes and made the crowd chuckle with jokes about how he felt underdressed. Ronson is best known for his Grammy-winning production on Amy Winehouse's 2006 release "Back To Black" as well as his 2007 solo album "Version." He is now in the studio helping produce Duran Duran's next... »
- Michael Rudoy
‘Lobo’ & ‘Judge Dredd’ Won’t Rely on Comic Book Guys
26 October 2009 1:49 PM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
What are the chances that this is good news?
/Film relayed to us that comic book writer Alan Grant mentioned at the McM Expo (the little sister of Comic Con that takes place across the pond) that neither he, Keith Giffen nor Simon Bisley have been contacted about consulting for the upcoming Lobo film and the same goes for him and John Wagner regarding a new Judge Dredd. “Jock,” (a.k.a. British Comic book artist Mark Simpson) who’s been working on concept art for Dredd stated plainly that no one’s been tapped to direct the film. How plainly, you ask? This plainly!
“…there’s not a director attached at the moment”.
Crazy. Anyway, wanna little context for all these names and movies? Then read on, people.
Let’s deal with Lobo first. He’s the central character in the eponymous comic published by DC that follows him »
- Scott Miller
Bond 23 To Start Filming In Late 2010
26 October 2009 1:41 PM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
According to MI6, Bond 23 will begin production in late 2010. Daniel Craig told fans outside the Broadway theatre for his play “A Steady Rain” that production will kick off at the “end of next year.
It will be the third 007 installment starring Craig. His previous two films, “Casino Royale” and “Quantum of Solace,” earned $594 million and $586 million, respectively, at the worldwide box office.
The next installment in the James Bond franchise is being written by returning scribes Neal Purvis and Robert Wade (The World Is Not Enough, Die Another Day, Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace), and “The Queen”, “The Last King of Scotland”, and “Frost/Nixon” scribe Peter Morgan. David Arnold will compose the score for his sixth 007 movie. Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have yet to confirm a director.
That news follows the general schedule of Bond movie production which commences 10-12 months before release, indicating a November 2011 opening. »
- Allan Ford
Daniel Craig Offers Shooting Time for Next Bond Film
23 October 2009 9:56 PM, PDT | TheHDRoom | See recent TheHDRoom news »
A fan of Daniel Craig recently approached the James Bond actor and got him to offer a time frame for when the next James Bond adventure is set to start shooting.
Per Variety, Craig answered the fan by stating the 23rd Bond adventure will begin shooting sometime late next year. That would put it on pace for a Fall or Winter 2011 release.
The last official news about the next Bond film came back in June when MGM hired Peter Morgan (Frost/Nixon, The Queen, The Last King of Scotland) and screenwriting collaborators Neal Purvis and Robert Wade (Quantum of Solace, Casino Royale) to pen the script. A few days later, a rumor circulated that Michael Sheen of The Twilight Saga: New Moon was being considered for the film's main villain.
MGM remains mum on Craig's open statement and Sheen's possible involvement in the project. »
'Project Runway' exclusive: Find out who will guest-judge on next week's episode!
23 October 2009 10:22 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Let's hear it for Milla Jovovich, who did a damn fine job guest-judging on last night's Project Runway. The model-turned-actress-turned-designer displayed a keen knowledge of fashion and had chutzpah to spare. Which means the person who's guest-critiquing next week has a mighty unenviable task. I'm about to tell you who that person is, so if you're averse to anything resembling a spoiler, now would be a good time to skip on ahead to the comments section. But if you have working eyeballs, you probably already figured out that it's Kerry Washington. (Sorry, gotta have a photo!) Will the actress (of »
- Missy Schwartz
Un Prophete's Tahar Rahim Cast in Roman Epic Eagle of the Ninth
19 October 2009 6:00 PM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
Focus Features announced today that French actor Tahar Rahim, the lead actor in my favorite foreign film of the year, Jacques Audiard's Un Prophete (read my review from Cannes), has been cast in The Eagle of the Ninth, his first big role since breaking out at Cannes earlier this year. The Eagle of the Ninth, being directed by Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland, State of Play), is a Roman epic adventure that's currently shooting in and around England. In addition to Rahim, the film stars Channing Tatum, Jamie Bell, Donald Sutherland, and Mark Strong. Definitely sounds like a project we should be keeping our eyes on! The Eagle of the Ninth is set in the dangerous world of second-century Britain. In 140 Ad, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila (Tatum) arrives from Rome to »
- Alex Billington
Tahar Rahim Joins The Eagle of the Ninth
19 October 2009 7:04 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Tahar Rahim, the star of one of this year's most acclaimed films, Un Prophète (A Prophet), has joined the cast of the Roman epic adventure The Eagle of the Ninth, currently being directed by Academy Award winner Kevin Macdonald and produced by Duncan Kenworthy. The film is co-financed by Film4 with Focus Features, which holds worldwide rights excluding U.K. free-tv.
Heading the cast are Channing Tatum (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, the upcoming Dear John), Jamie Bell (Defiance, Jumper), two-time Golden Globe Award winner Donald Sutherland, and Mark Strong (the upcoming Sherlock Holmes and Robin Hood). Mr. Macdonald is reunited on the new film with Jeremy Brock, BAFTA Award-winning screenwriter of his 2006 film The Last King of Scotland, who has adapted the screenplay of The Eagle of the Ninth from Rosemary Sutcliff's classic novel of the same name.
The Eagle of the Ninth is set in »
Tahar Rahim Joins The Eagle of the Ninth
19 October 2009 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »
Tahar Rahim, the star of one of this year's most acclaimed films, A Prophet , has joined the cast of the Roman epic adventure The Eagle of the Ninth , currently being directed by Academy Award winner Kevin Macdonald and produced by Duncan Kenworthy. The film is co-financed by Film4 with Focus Features, which holds worldwide rights excluding U.K. free-tv. Heading the cast are Channing Tatum ( G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra , the upcoming Dear John ), Jamie Bell ( Defiance , Jumper ), two-time Golden Globe Award winner Donald Sutherland, and Mark Strong (the upcoming Sherlock Holmes and Robin Hood ). Macdonald is reunited on the new film with Jeremy Brock, BAFTA Award-winning screenwriter of his 2006 film The Last King of Scotland , who has adapted the screenplay of The Eagle of... »
First Photos from McAvoy’s The Conspirator
16 October 2009 1:08 PM, PDT | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
The Playlist have debuted the first couple of images from James McAvoy’s new movie, The Conspirator which I’ve placed below (click to enlarge).
The Scottish actor has hit the big time at the box office bringing us some awesome films including Atonement, The Last King of Scotland and Wanted with Angelina Jolie. Wanted was so successful that he’s been signed up for the sequel which is due for release some time in 2011 with both Jolie returning (somehow!) and Timur Bekmambetov directing. It goes to show that McAvoy is currently hot property in the land of Hollywood.
The Conspirator is directed by Robert Redford and co-stars Robin Wright-Penn. It’s currently being shot in Savannah, Georgia and some of the readers of The Playlist have sent some images of the cast which they’ve found out also includes Evan Rachel Wood, Tom Wilkinson, Kevin Kline and Toby Kebbell. »
- David Sztypuljak
tMF Oscarwatch: Will James McAvoy finally gets an Oscar nom?
16 October 2009 3:29 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
James McAvoy was quite exceptional in The Last King of Scotland and it was his character who actually provided the perspective for the story and the movie itself. However, no Oscar nomination - not even for Best Supporting Actor. As Robbie Turner in Atonement, McAvoy "shows a sheer emotional range that's completely new to his career." says Derek Elley @Variety, "And McAvoy is a dynamo, nailing every nuance in a complex role." adds Peter Travers @Rolling Stone, and yet, still no Oscar - not even a nomination.
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- - - Even before McAvoy appeared in these movies, he was already an exceptional actor - Inside I'm Dancing, Starter for Ten, Bright Young Things. He was also the recipient of the first Orange Rising Star award, an addition to the established awards at the BAFTA.
Fast forward to the 2010 Oscar race, when Sony Pictures Classics announced it has »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
tMF Oscarwatch: Will James McAvoy finally get an Oscar nom?
16 October 2009 3:29 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
James McAvoy was quite exceptional in The Last King of Scotland and it was his character who actually provided the perspective for the story and the movie itself. However, no Oscar nomination - not even for Best Supporting Actor. As Robbie Turner in Atonement, McAvoy "shows a sheer emotional range that's completely new to his career." says Derek Elley @Variety, "And McAvoy is a dynamo, nailing every nuance in a complex role." adds Peter Travers @Rolling Stone, and yet, still no Oscar - not even a nomination.
- - -
- - - Even before McAvoy appeared in these movies, he was already an accomplished actor - Inside I'm Dancing, Starter for Ten, Bright Young Things. He was also the recipient of the first Orange Rising Star award, an addition to the established awards at the BAFTA.
Fast forward to the 2010 Oscar race, when Sony Pictures Classics announced it has »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
tMF Oscarwatch: Will James McAvoy finally get an Oscar nom?
16 October 2009 3:29 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
James McAvoy was quite exceptional in The Last King of Scotland and it was his character who actually provided the perspective for the story and the movie itself. However, no Oscar nomination - not even for Best Supporting Actor. As Robbie Turner in Atonement, McAvoy "shows a sheer emotional range that's completely new to his career." says Derek Elley @Variety, "And McAvoy is a dynamo, nailing every nuance in a complex role." adds Peter Travers @Rolling Stone, and yet, still no Oscar - not even a nomination.
- - -
- - - Even before McAvoy appeared in these movies, he was already an accomplished actor - Inside I'm Dancing, Starter for Ten, Bright Young Things. He was also the recipient of the first Orange Rising Star award, an addition to the established awards at the BAFTA.
Fast forward to the 2010 Oscar race, when Sony Pictures Classics announced it has »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
tMF Oscarwatch: Will James McAvoy finally get an Oscar nom?
16 October 2009 3:29 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
James McAvoy was quite exceptional in The Last King of Scotland and it was his character who actually provided the perspective for the story and the movie itself. However, no Oscar nomination - not even for Best Supporting Actor. As Robbie Turner in Atonement, McAvoy "shows a sheer emotional range that's completely new to his career." says Derek Elley @Variety, "And McAvoy is a dynamo, nailing every nuance in a complex role." adds Peter Travers @Rolling Stone, and yet, still no Oscar - not even a nomination.
- - -
- - - Even before McAvoy appeared in these movies, he was already an accomplished actor - Inside I'm Dancing, Starter for Ten, Bright Young Things. He was also the recipient of the first Orange Rising Star award, an addition to the established awards at the BAFTA.
Fast forward to the 2010 Oscar race, when Sony Pictures Classics announced it has »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
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