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Vincent D'Onofrio Fills Weinstein's Shoes
just now | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »
In a period where the studio-based portion independent film industry are on suicide watch, it'll be fun to relive a time when Harvey Weinstein and everyone competing against him could do no wrong. Ever since we got word that there was a screenplay based on Peter Biskind's incendiary book was making the rounds (Jeffrey Wells) and there was activity on the production that a crew were in Cannes filming, but now we got word that Down and Dirty Pictures (a 10 million dollar production) has got a great cast in place (Hugh Dancy, Matthew Perry, Andy Serkis, Sally Hawkins, Elias Koteas, Bobby Cannavale, Toby Jones and Michael Rispoli) with Scren Daily reporting that Vincent D'Onofrio is poised to take on the "role" of Weinstein. - (Thanks to a reader below for pointing out that apparently some of the info below might turn out to be false - Screen Daily have pulled their article, »
Avatar is tops for second weekend in a row
27 December 2009 12:25 PM, PST | Corona's Coming Attractions | See recent Corona's Coming Attractions news »
James Cameron's blue-skinned aliens defeated Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Victorian detective during the Christmas Day weekend. Avatar emerged with a towering $75 million dollars in estimated ticket sales from Friday to Sunday, propelling its total domestic gross to $212.2 million dollars in ten days of release. There had been some belief that both Sherlock Holmes, which opened with $65.3m over the weekend, and Avatar would both go over the $70 million dollar mark in the same weekend, forging a new box office record. Alas, the cranberry-fueled dreams of studio management will have to be put on hold for another holiday.
Third place is held by Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel with a weekend take of $50.2m (for a five day total of $77m.) Combined the top three movies earned $190.5 million dollars. That is a new record so let's not shed too many tears for the studios, especially 20th Century Fox »
- Patrick Sauriol
Tarantino Talks ‘Basterds’ Prequel & New Mystery Project
23 December 2009 7:11 AM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
We’ve already known for quite a while that Quentin Tarantino is planning a prequel for his brilliant WWII flick, Inglourious Basterds. He already revealed back in May that he had half of the prequel already written, and a few months later, Inglourious Basterds producer Harvey Weinstein talked about the possibility of another film.
Now we’ve got an update on the Inglourious Basterds prequel, as well as on a new project that may be Tarantino’s next, thanks to NYMag (and The Playlist). Firstly, regarding the Basterds prequel, Tarantino said that he’s got 40 pages of it written – so not quite halfway as he said before, unless the runtime comes in at under an hour and a half, which for Qt, I doubt.
Tarantino’s not giving out any details about what the prequel may be about (or letting anyone see the script), although if you’ve been paying attention to the prequel rumors, »
- Ross Miller
DreamWorks vs. Paramount Lives On
22 December 2009 4:19 PM, PST | Thompson on Hollywood | See recent Thompson on Hollywood news »
DreamWorks has moved on. Or have they? The Paramount divorce is final. DreamWorks is now a true indie, having ridden through the worst of last year’s financial storm via cash floated from Steven Spielberg and new DreamWorks partner, India’s Reliance. Still based at Spielberg’s old Amblin digs on the Universal lot, and having evicted Harvey Weinstein from Spielberg’s floor in the Tribeca building, DreamWorks and J.P. Morgan have raised the millions to proceed with making six films a year. When Universal couldn’t meet their needs, DreamWorks pacted with Disney for distribution (under the Touchstone label). And they paid Paramount to take away 17 projects, which are … »
Oscar Duel: Yes, They’re Fun, But Do Golden Globes Influence Oscar?
21 December 2009 1:45 PM, PST | Thompson on Hollywood | See recent Thompson on Hollywood news »
In this ongoing blog duel, Moviefone‘s resident Oscarologist Jack Mathews and I discuss the impact of the Golden Globes on the Oscar race. On Golden Globes nominations morning, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Robert Downey, Jr., Julia Roberts and Tobey Maguire were dancing on the ceiling. And Harvey Weinstein thought he had three sure-fire Oscar contenders with Nine, Inglourious Basterds and A Single Man. But in the sober light of day, as other critics groups and the Screen Actors Guild have weighed in and serious Oscar balloting gets under way, do the Golden Globes really matter? What is their influence in the big show that counts, the Oscar race? … »
Finals Week: 'The Final Girl: A few thoughts on Feminism and Horror'
21 December 2009 12:08 PM, PST | Pretty/Scary | See recent pretty-scary news »
The Final Girl: A Few Thoughts on Feminism and Horror By Donato Totaro
One of the more important, if not groundbreaking, accounts/recuperations of the horror film from a feminist perspective is the 1993 Carol Clover's "Men, Women, and Chainsaws". One of the book's major points concerns the structural positioning of what she calls the Final Girl in relation to spectatorship. While most theorists label the horror film as a male-driven/male-centered genre, Clover points out that in most horror films, especially the slasher film, the audience, male and female, is structurally 'forced' to identify with the resourceful young female (the Final Girl) who survives the serial attacker and usually ends the threat (until the sequel anyway.) So while the narratively dominant killer's subjective point of view may be male within the narrative,the male viewer is still rooting for the Final Girl to overcome the killer. We can see this »
- Superheidi
Kristin Scott Thomas: 'I've been a very sad person, but I'm not any more'
20 December 2009 4:05 PM, PST | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
Kristin Scott Thomas on self-belief, not being on the right list in Hollywood and playing John Lennon's Aunt Mimi in her latest film
The moment that Kristin Scott Thomas knew she didn't want to be a typical movie star, the moment it seems she switched from playing romantic leads to infinitely more interesting roles, was when a director told her she should make her character more appealing. The idea didn't grab her. "I just thought, I don't want to do that," she says. "I don't want to have to be pretty. I don't want to have to be adorable. Because if I'm watching that on screen I get irritated." She sits back with a sigh. "I can't bear it."
It was an astute response. After all, Scott Thomas's best work is not about looking doe-eyed and flicking her hair; instead it's defined by froideur, then thaw. There is a toughness in her performances, »
- Kira Cochrane
Piranha 3D Trailer to Play before Avatar
18 December 2009 10:09 AM, PST | iconsoffright.com | See recent Icons of Fright news »
Rob G. was kind enough to pass along this press release, which tells us that the first trailer for Piranha 3D will play before showings of Avatar this weekend.
Attaching a trailer for a horror film to what seems a surefire blockbuster is a savvy move, and should bring lots of attention to Alexandre Aja's new project, a remake of Joe Dante's Piranha.
Read the full press release below.
--Phil Fasso
**Piranha 3D Sinks Its Teeth Into Avatar Audiences This
Weekend**
First Trailer for Dimension Films' Highly Anticipated Movie
Piranha 3D Debuts Exclusively In Theatres This Weekend with
Avatar
"What do they really eat?"
"You mean besides flesh and blood?"
New York, NY--December 17, 2009-- Dimension Films will
unveil the first trailer for the highly anticipated movie
Piranha 3D in state-of-the-art 3D Exclusively in theatres
this weekend in front of Avatar. The brand new Piranha 3D
trailer will »
Bryan Singer Talks His Return to X-Men! New Writer Hired for First Class
18 December 2009 7:56 AM, PST | FusedFilm | See recent FusedFilm news »
The Official Avatar Myspace Site had a major news drop with the announcement that, director Bryan Singer is headed back to the franchise he pioneered…that’s right he is coming back to X-Men!
“I just yesterday signed a deal to do an origins picture, which is kind of cool. I’m very excited.”
X-Men: First Class is expected to inject a next-gen sensibility into the series. – The studio has been leaning toward using the younger characters introduced in the previous in future installments –teenagers with powers taught at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning.
Resulting film would likely draw from elements of the Marvel Comics of the same name, launched in 2006, and enlist such characters as Iceman, Rogue, Angel, Colossus, Jubilee and Shadowcat, who have appeared prominently or made cameos in prior pics.
This is obviously a groundbreaking turn of events for the franchise as Singer’s vision will remain constant in a prequel. »
- Kevin Coll
Harvey Weinstein: Thrilled, Energized, Angry
17 December 2009 1:22 PM, PST | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
By Steve Pond
For Harvey Weinstein, Tuesday’s Golden Globe nominations marked a moment of triumph after a rough couple of years. In the midst of downsizing and financial restructuring, the company led all studios with 12 Globe nominations for the films “Inglourious Basterds” (a co-production with Universal), “Nine” and “A Single Man.”
Weinstein wanted to talk to theWrap in the aftermath of the nominations; he started out in a taciturn mode, but became far more effusive when the talk turned to his company’s films, and its future.
You&r »
- Steve Pond
Spielberg Rides a ‘War Horse’
17 December 2009 6:59 AM, PST | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
Steven Spielberg, having stepped away from the unnecessary remakes of Harvey and Oldboy and also having created the quintessential World War II film of the past twenty years (well, unless you count Inglourious Basterds) has set his sights on World War I.
Through his Dreamworks banner, Spielberg will be adapting the novel War Horse by Michael Morpurgo, with a screenplay written by Billy Elliot’s Lee Hall. The novel has been around for nearly 30 years.
Like every project Steven approaches, there’s potential for vast syrupy-ness: according to Variety, the film will center on “the extraordinary friendship between a boy and a horse who are separated but whose fates continue to be intertwined over the course of Wwi.” Quaint.
It’s unknown whether Spielberg will be directing or simply producing War Horse, but he seems to have strong feelings about the novel: “From the moment I read (the book), I »
- John Cooper
Piranha 3D Trailer to Play with Avatar
16 December 2009 3:53 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
When you go to see James Cameron's Avatar this weekend, you're not only buying a ticket to see this long awaited sci-fi masterpiece, you are also buying a ticket to see the very first Piranha 3D trailer. It is set to debut exclusively with the film this weekend. Here is the official press release: Dimension Films will unveil the first trailer for the highly anticipated movie Piranha 3D in state-of-the-art 3D Exclusively in theaters this weekend in front of Avatar. The brand new Piranha 3D trailer will be shown in 3D on selected prints of Avatar, and also in selected 2D locations. Starring Elisabeth Shue, Jerry O'Connell, Jessica Szohr, Adam Scott and more; and featuring a special appearance by the silver screen's most famous foe of underwater predators, Richard Dreyfuss, Piranha 3D will hit theatres on April 16, 2010. From acclaimed director Alexandre Aja comes the new action thriller Piranha 3D, »
Late Night Highlights: Dracula Duets, Naked Hugs and Snooki
16 December 2009 3:00 PM, PST | Movieline | See recent Movieline news »
As Mark Lisanti broke down into raw data for you a little earlier, two MTV personalities have distanced themselves from their guido pack this week: Snooki and "The Situation." Maybe it's their catchy names or that scandalous guido-on-guido act of violence, but last night the tanned pair made their late night debut on the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. After the jump, video of "The Situation" christening Conan, along with the other moments you missed while honing those evil Harvey Weinstein mannerisms. »
Vincent D’Onofrio to Play Harvey Weinstein in Adaptation of Peter Biskind Book?
16 December 2009 3:00 PM, PST | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
Sometimes a trade headline catches my eye and I can do nothing but stare at it for a few moments in disbelief. This is one of those times. Peter Biskind, the rabble-rousing chronicler of Hollywood, spilled a lot of secrets about the 1990s American indie film scene in Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance and the Rise of Independent Film. ('Chronicler' is being generous, according to some who claim that Biskind fabricates or selectively reports facts and events.) Now the book is, improbably, becoming the basis for a film called Down and Dirty, for which Vincent D'onofrio has been tapped to star as Miramax co-founder Harvey Weinstein. What I'd give to hear any phone call between the mogul and actor discussing this project. The project was announced some time ago, but Screen Daily reported the casting news, and doesn't give many more details aside from basics about the picture's production company. »
- Russ Fischer
Vincent D'Onofrio to Play Harvey Weinstein in Down & Dirty
16 December 2009 10:12 AM, PST | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
If you've worked in the movie industry at all, you've probably heard of the book Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance, and the Rise of Independent Film. It's about the time when Harvey Weinstein and his brother Bob Weinstein ran Miramax in the 90's and what the independent film world was really like. It's apparently a fascinating read, giving a gritty and realistic inside look at the independent filmmaking world that you won't find anywhere else. Well, ScreenDaily is reporting that Yamani Pictures is adapting the book and they've set Vincent D'Onofrio (above left) to play Harvey Weinstein in this. Perfect choice, I think. Yamani has also hired Kenneth Bowser, of Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood, to direct the adaptation. My only concern is that while it is a great book, I don't know if it's really going to turn »
- Alex Billington
Vincent D’Onofrio to Play Harvey Weinstein in Down And Dirty Pictures
16 December 2009 7:32 AM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Screen Daily reports that Vincent D’Onofrio has been perfectly cast to play Harvey Weinstein in the upcoming adaptation of Peter Biskind’s Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance, and the Rise of Independent Film. As you can guess by the title, Biskind’s book chronicles the rise in popularity of independent films in the 90’s and how Miramax (which Harvey and his brother Bob Weinstein ran) played a huge role in everything. Kenneth Bowser, who previously directed the documentary adaptation of Peter Biskind’s Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘N’ Roll Generation Saved Hollywood,will be directing the film based off of a script by Dean Craig (Death at a Funeral) and Joshua James (Alien Uprising). The always “trusty” IMDb also lists some interesting names like Matthew Perry, Andy Serkis, and Sally Hawkins as part of the cast.
I’ve read Down and Dirty Pictures »
- Ramses Flores
Hollywood Ink: Vincent D'Onofrio May Play Harvey Weinstein. Seriously.
16 December 2009 6:00 AM, PST | Movieline | See recent Movieline news »
· As we rocket toward the end of the '00s, time is running out to determine the greatest casting rumors of the decade. Thankfully we have the producers of Down and Dirty, the long-planned adaptation of Peter Biskind's celebrated indie-film tome Down and Dirty Pictures, to wallop the competition with word that Vincent D'Onofrio is in talks to play the book's mad, evil genius Harvey Weinstein. Ever the Method actor, D'Onofrio will immediately commence touting his performance for Oscar consideration. [Screen Daily]
A Swedish blockbuster finds its own Type-a Hollywood savior; Chris Columbus sidesteps wizards for a change, and more Hollywood Ink after the jump. »
D'Onofrio Sought to Play Harvey Weinstein
15 December 2009 5:47 PM, PST | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
By ScreenDaily
Vincent D’Onofrio is being lined up to play Harvey Weinstein in Yamani Pictures’ "Down and Dirty," an adaptation of Peter Biskind’s best-selling Hollywood tell-all.
International event production and talent management company 7th Level Entertainment Group announced it had signed a deal to support Yamani Pictures’ 2010-15 feature slate with tours and events.
In return Yamani will invest an undisclosed sum to provide an acquisitions fund to 7th Level, a wholly owned subsidiary of California-based Signature Devices.
Read more in&nb »
- Lisa Horowitz
2010 Golden Globe Nominations Announced
15 December 2009 8:19 AM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
The folks over at Cinematical were good enough to be up early this December morning to update folks in real-time with the 67th Annual Golden Globe nominations. Things are officially gearing up to the Awards season early next year, all leading up to the “big ones” – the Oscars. The Golden Globes are arguably the second-biggest awards out there, and we have this year’s nominations right here.
I’d say for the most part that the nominations are quite predictable. Not that that’s a bad thing – if it’s clear to all what the best movies, performances, scores etc are, then it should result in them getting nominated (that’s the way it Should work, anyway – hey-oh! ). Before I get to some of my thoughts on who’s been nominated, check out the nominations list yourself, again thanks to Cinematical (as well as GoldenGlobes.org):
Best Motion Picture »
- Ross Miller
Nicole and Marion Join Maybe Single Kate For Nine at Per Se
15 December 2009 6:00 AM, PST | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »
A trio of Nine stars attended a luncheon to celebrate their movie at Per Se in NYC yesterday. If the rumors of Kate Hudson's recent split with Alex Rodriguez are true, you wouldn't know it from the big smile on her face. Nicole Kidman also stuck with pants for the afternoon together while Marion Cotillard wore a form-flattering dress. Different groups of the movie's many actresses have been attending premieres - Penelope, Fergie and Nicole in La, Kate joining up but no Fergie in London so we'll see which stars make it to tomorrow night's New York screening. Nine struck it big with the Critics' Choice Award nominations but all eyes are on this morning's big show Golden Globes announcement. View 25 Photos › To see more from the event including Anna Wintour, Martha Stewart, Daniel Day-Lewis and others, just read more. View 25 Photos › Images include: Dame Judi Dench, Anna Wintour, »
- Molly
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