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Brad Pitt, the effortless mega movie star
24 May 2012 8:52 AM, PDT | Cineplex | See recent Cineplex news »
Brad Pitt is making the movie star thing look darn easy.
Since he last collaborated with Andrew Dominik, he's starred in the Coen brothers' Burn After Reading, David Fincher's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds, Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life, and Bennett Miller's Moneyball.
It's been arguably the best stretch of his career, one vacillating between comedy and drama and defined not by summer blockbusters but by provocative director-oriented fare.
The bookends to the period are Dominik's The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford and Killing Them Softly, which made its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this week.
Things are going great even as Pitt insists that movie-making is not his top priority.
"Right now, I'm just attracted to being a dad," said Pitt in an interview in a hotel penthouse in Cannes. "Film-wise, we get »
- Cineplex.com and contributors
Brad Pitt Reveals Why He's Acting Less
24 May 2012 6:30 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Cannes, France -- Brad Pitt is making the movie star thing look darn easy.
Since he last collaborated with Andrew Dominik, he's starred in the Coen brothers' "Burn After Reading," David Fincher's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds," Terrence Malick's "The Tree of Life," and Bennett Miller's "Moneyball."
It's been arguably the best stretch of his career, one vacillating between comedy and drama and defined not by summer blockbusters but by provocative director-oriented fare.
The bookends to the period are Dominik's "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" and "Killing Them Softly," which made its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this week.
Things are going great even as Pitt insists that movie-making is not his top priority.
"Right now, I'm just attracted to being a dad," said Pitt in an interview in a hotel penthouse in Cannes. »
- AP
The Academy and 'Moneyball' director Bennett Miller to present Kubrick's 'Barry Lyndon' in NYC
15 May 2012 4:08 PM, PDT | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
It's been a while since I last saw Stanley Kubrick's "Barry Lyndon." It's a film that demands attention be paid, and I so rarely find that I can sit down and settle in with it. But it's a masterful piece of work that deserves a couple of looks over the years, to be sure. The Academy is offering one such look as part of its "Member Selects" series on Monday, May 21 at the Lighthouse International in New York City. "Capote" and "Moneyball" director Bennett Miller will be on hand to introduce the film (as "Member Selects" is a series where »
- Kristopher Tapley
Channing Tatum in Talks for Roland Emmerich’s White House Down
14 May 2012 4:01 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Channing Tatum continues to ride a wave of successful film choices, as he’s now looking to star in a good ol’ fashioned Roland Emmerich disaster pic. Tatum has been turning heads following solid turns earlier this year in Haywire and 21 Jump Street, and now Variety reports that the actor is in advanced talks to topline Sony’s White House Down. The film is described as Die Hard in the White House and follows a secret service agent who must save the president following a parahijacking of the White House (only in a Roland Emmerich movie...). James Vanderbilt (Zodiac, The Amazing Spider-Man) wrote the screenplay, and production is on track to begin later this summer. Hit the jump for more. White House Down is actually one of two White House-centered actioners in development, as Nu Image/Millennium is prepping Olympus Has Fallen with Gerard Butler attached to star. Variety reports »
- Adam Chitwood
Interview: Jonah Hill talks ‘The Sitter’
9 May 2012 11:48 AM, PDT | Blogomatic3000 | See recent Blogomatic3000 news »
What was it like working with the kids in The Sitter?
It was great. I loved them. I was a fan of Max Records from Where The Wild Things Are. We talked to Spike Jonze about Max and he said really great things about him and sure enough he’s great. They were all great. I like kids, especially as acting partners because they are so spontaneous and I like to be spontaneous, especially with the broader comedic stuff like this spontaneity is everything. Kids, their minds, are so disconnected and so spontaneous that it is a great challenge as an actor to have to play off their energy.
Are you generally good with kids?
They’re great. I have got nephews. The spontaneity and the energy. My favorite thing is that kids are not jaded. They are not over it. Everyone in my generation is over everything. Everything. “I »
- Phil
I Am Legend Helmer Francis Lawrence Scores Catching Fire Directing Gig
4 May 2012 | Horror Asylum | See recent Horror Asylum news »
I guess we should all breathe a sigh of relief really that director David Cronenberg ('The Fly', 'Videodrome') has been bypassed for the 'Catching Fire' project. The anticipated sequel to this years epic adaption 'The Hunger Games' has been attached to several filmmakers over the past few weeks but 'I Am Legend's Francis Lawrence has been selected as Gary Ross' successor for next November's follow-up. Along with Cronenberg directors Alfonso Cuaron ('Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'), Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu ('Babel') and Bennett Miller ('Moneyball') were also being considered for the helmers position. 'Catching Fire' is based on the novelised sequel by author Suzanne Collins and is expected for a November 2013 release »
Francis Lawrence's 'Catching Fire' To-Do List
3 May 2012 2:42 AM, PDT | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »
As a new helmer takes over 'The Hunger Games,' Hobnobbing examines the challenges (and opportunities) that lie ahead.
Photo: Ian Gavan/ Getty Images
The reaping has concluded, with Francis Lawrence officially named victor in the contest to direct "Catching Fire," according to a release from Lionsgate.
It's been a fraught few weeks for fans following director Gary Ross' announcement that he would not helm the series' second installment. Numerous directors were reportedly in contention for the coveted position, including Alfonso Cuarón, David Cronenberg, Alejandro González Iñárritu and Bennett Miller. Lionsgate and producer Nina Jacobson ultimately singled out Lawrence, who most recently shepherded "Water for Elephants" from the page to the screen.
"From the very beginning of this brilliant trilogy's journey from page to screen, our first priority has been to stay true to the heart and soul of Suzanne Collins' powerful stories. »
'Hunger Games' Director's Next Project
2 May 2012 12:41 PM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Turns out directing "The Hunger Games" won't be the last thing Gary Ross ever does. THR reports he's in negotiations to helm "Houdini" for Summit.
The film is based on The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America's First Superhero, a biography of the magician by William Kalush and Larry Sloman -- a book that drew controversy for intimating that Houdini was a spy for the Secret Service and Britain. Noah Oppenheim wrote the screenplay.
Ross turned down "Catching Fire," the sequel to the money-making "Hunger Games" adaptation. Though he initially expressed interest in the sequel, he later said the fixed production schedule was too tight. Lionsgate settled on "I Am Legend" and "Water for Elephants" director Francis Lawrence after a search that reportedly included Bennett Miller, Alfonso Cuaron and David Cronenberg.
THR notes that Ross is a picky director when it comes to his projects. He directed "Pleasantville »
- The Huffington Post
'Hunger Games' star Josh Hutcherson says he's looking forward to working with Francis Lawrence
29 April 2012 4:55 PM, PDT | EW - Inside Movies | See recent EW.com - Inside Movies news »
The Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson found out director Gary Ross was bowing out of the sequel, Catching Fire, in the same way that many fans did — he read it in the news.
Hutcherson told EW at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday that he reached out to Ross after finding out he wouldn’t be directing the much-anticipated second-installment of the record-breaking film.
“I called him and I was like ‘Gary what’s up? What’s happening? Tell me it’s not the truth,” said Hutcherson. “I’ve never heard someone sound more dejected on the phone than he was. »
- Nuzhat Naoreen
Cannes 2012: Megan Ellison Launches New International Sales Venture Panormama
26 April 2012 9:45 AM, PDT | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
Furthering her reach in into the film business, Megan Ellison's Annapurna Pictures is backing a new production, financing and international sales entity Panoroma Media that will be run by company president Marc Butan and international sales chief Kim Fox. The company, based in Los Angeles, will launch at the Cannes film market in May, shopping a number of high-profile titles to foreign buyers, including Kathryn Bigelow's upcoming Navy SEALs film and Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller's Foxcatcher (Sony is distributing Bigelow's movie domestically). By moving into the international sales arena, Ellison can expand her scope and and take advantage of
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- Pamela McClintock
Megan Ellison To Back New Shingle Panorama Media, Launching At Cannes
26 April 2012 9:28 AM, PDT | Deadline New York | See recent Deadline New York news »
Los Angeles, CA – April 26, 2012 – Annapurna Pictures, Megan Ellison’s nascent production company, has agreed to back Panorama Media, a new production, financing, and international sales entity based in Los Angeles. Panorama will be run by company President Marc Butan and its Head of International Sales Kimberly Fox. Panorama’s mandate is to produce, finance and arrange for worldwide distribution on a slate of filmmaker-driven projects with broad commercial appeal. In addition to originating product for the worldwide marketplace, Panorama will also serve as the international sales agent on select Annapurna projects and quality third party titles. Panorama will launch at Cannes 2012 with its initial slate of films including the currently shooting Kathryn Bigelow project, a new project written and directed by Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller’s “Foxcatcher” project. The Company expects to announce several other titles in the weeks leading up to the market. “I fully believe in Marc »
- MIKE FLEMING
Charlie Kaufman Will Adapt Young Adult Series Chaos Walking For Lionsgate
23 April 2012 5:58 PM, PDT | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
When Lionsgate was looking for a new director for the Hunger Games sequel Catching Fire, they were eyeing all kinds of prestige-worthy names, like Moneyball director Bennett Miller, or Children of Men's Alfonso Cuaron. Eventually they settled on Francis Lawrence, a fine director but not nearly up to the Oscar-worthy options they'd considered. Catching Fire was going to do just fine no matter how talented a director they hired, of course, and now the studio seems to be taking that eye for prestige and applying it to what they might hope will be the next Hunger Games-sized franchise. According to Deadline the studio has hired Charlie Kaufman-- yes, Adaptation and Being John Malkovich's Charlie Kaufman-- to adapt Chaos Walking, the young adult series by Patrick Ness that takes place in a dystopian future in which a single young person holds the key to setting things right. »
Charlie Kaufman to Adapt Ya Franchise Into Movie
23 April 2012 5:30 PM, PDT | Vulture | See recent Vulture news »
When Lionsgate had to pick the director of the Hunger Games sequel Catching Fire, the studio had a highbrow shortlist that included Bennett Miller, David Cronenberg, and Stephen Daldry, even if the gig eventually went to I Am Legend helmer Francis Lawrence. For the studio's next bid at a young-adult franchise to succeed Twilight and Hunger Games, Lionsgate will keep things rarefied: Deadline reports that Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) has signed on to adapt the Ya book series Chaos Walking, about a dystopian future war. It's an intriguing choice and a major get for Lionsgate, though Kaufman has previously taken some time out from his own mind-bending films to do, say, some script work on Kung Fu Panda 2. Even our most ingenious screenwriters have to eat! »
- Kyle Buchanan
‘Death of a Salesman’ Does Lunch
23 April 2012 2:05 PM, PDT | Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal | See recent Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal news »
Associated Press Philip Seymour Hoffman, left, and Andrew Garfield at the opening night of ‘Death of A Salesman.’
Mike Nichols became emotional during a special luncheon held in his honor at the Four Seasons Restaurant today, saying his time with “Death of a Salesman” has been the happiest he’s ever been on a play.
“Make of it what you will,” the stage and film director said.
He introduced the members of his cast and crew – calling “Salesman” lead actor »
- Barbara Chai
The Hunger Games returns to IMAX as I Am Legend's Francis Lawrence lined up to direct sequel Catching Fire
21 April 2012 4:07 PM, PDT | The Geek Files | See recent The Geek Files news »
Not to be totally eclipsed by the arrival of The Avengers, sci-fi action film The Hunger Games is returning to more than 100 IMAX digital theatres across North America on April 27 for a one-week run until May 3.
Lionsgate and the IMAX Corporation jointly announced the re-release, saying it was due to "overwhelming demand." A new poster has been issued to mark the event.
"It's wonderful that so many fans have expressed interest in seeing The Hunger Games in the immersive IMAX format, and many of these are repeat viewers," said Lionsgate's Motion Picture Group Co-Chair Rob Friedman, adding: "We're delighted that IMAX has been able to accommodate them through this special one week re-engagement."
Greg Foster, chairman and president of IMAX Filmed Entertainment, commented: "The Hunger Games has become a cultural phenomenon and we are thrilled to provide moviegoers with another opportunity to see this year's most successful film in IMAX. »
- David Bentley
Catching Fire: Francis Lawrence to Direct ‘Hunger Games’ Sequel
20 April 2012 1:42 PM, PDT | newsinfilm.com | See recent newsinfilm news »
Francis Lawrence has been chosen to direct Catching Fire, the sequel to Lionsgate’s hit movie The Hunger Games. An official offer went out to Lawrence — no relation to the series’ star Jennifer Lawrence — on Thursday afternoon, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Lawrence’s best movie is Water for Elephants, though he also directed the middling fantasy adaptations I Am Legend and Constantine. However, he’s much more prolific as a music video director. Lawrence has directed over one hundred music videos, including Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” and videos for Britney Spears, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith (“Nod Your Head”), and Justin Timberlake (“Cry Me a River”).
Lawrence will have until August to get up to speed, then shooting begins on Catching Fire. Lionsgate has scheduled a cushy November 22, 2013 release, just before Thanksgiving.
Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionare) and the book’s author, Suzanne Collins, co-wrote the screenplay.
- Jeff Leins
'Catching Fire' Gets New Director
20 April 2012 1:02 PM, PDT | Access Hollywood | See recent Access Hollywood news »
"The Hunger Games" sequel, "Catching Fire," has offered the coveted director's spot to Francis Lawrence.
The filmmaker, whose past credits include "Water for Elephants" and "I Am Legend" - along with slew of music videos for artist like Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce - has been offered the job by Lionsgate, according to Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.
The Austrian-born Lawrence beat out fellow directors Bennett Miller ("Moneyball"), Stephen Daldry ("Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close"), Tony Scott ("Unstoppable") and Tomas Alfredson ("Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy") to take over the coveted reigns left by ...
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- nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
Francis Lawrence Chosen to Helm ‘Catching Fire’ -- The Major ‘Hunger Games’ Fan Sites React
20 April 2012 10:06 AM, PDT | Movies.com | See recent Movies.com news »
We have a director! (Well, unless he turns down the offer, which is highly unlikely.) After all the talk of Alejandro Gonzalez Innaritu, Joe Cornish, David Cronenberg and more, Lionsgate has landed on Francis Lawrence to helm the Hunger Games sequel, Catching Fire. According to THR, it came down to Lawrence and Moneyball’s Bennett Miller, but ultimately the offer was sent to the I Am Legend and Water for Elephants director. The article notes that many suspected Lawrence to be the top choice simply because he was the one with the open schedule. Hopefully that wasn’t the only reason he beat out the competition, which apparently also included Tomas Alfredson, Cary Fukunaga and Duncan Jones as well. It’s tough to judge Lawrence’s ability without looking...
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- Perri Nemiroff
'Catching Fire': Why Hiring Francis Lawrence Makes Sense
20 April 2012 9:35 AM, PDT | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »
We examine the director's qualifications for the second installment in the 'Hunger Games' series.
By Kevin P. Sullivan
Jennifer Lawrence in "The Hunger Games"
Photo: Lionsgate
On Thursday night, Lionsgate officially offered "Catching Fire" to director Francis Lawrence. The development was widely considered the next letdown in a series of disappointments for fans, who felt Gary Ross' departure was a premature one. But based on what we know about "Catching Fire" and what Lionsgate was reportedly looking for in a replacement, Lawrence was by far the most likely choice.
Here is why Francis Lawrence makes complete sense as the director for "Catching Fire":
He Can Do Action
One of the major complaints about Ross' direction of "The Hunger Games" was that he lacked experience shooting action sequences and it showed. If Lionsgate had to find a new director for the series' second entry, choosing one who has more »
'I Am Legend' Director Francis Lawrence to Helm 'Hunger Games' Sequel 'Catching Fire'
20 April 2012 9:00 AM, PDT | FEARnet | See recent FEARnet news »
After a much publicized scramble to see who would helm the Hunger Games sequel Catching Fire, Lionsgate has spoken. I Am Legend and Constantine director Francis Lawrence will take the helm. More after the jump. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the hunt for a Catching Fire director "has been a fast and furious one, with the field narrowing down to Lawrence, the director of I Am Legend and Water for Elephants, and Bennett Miller, the director of the acclaimed Brad Pitt baseball movie Moneyball. Both directors met with the studio [yesterday], according to sources, and Lionsgate executives have made their pick." "Lawrence was deemed the frontrunner by observers simply because of his open »
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