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Sony Classics Dates Michael Haneke's Cannes Winner 'Amour' for December 19
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Michael Haneke’s Palme d’Or-winning drama “Amour” will open in theaters in New York and Los Angeles December 19. Distributor Sony Pictures Classics, which acquired the film mid-April before its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, is queuing up a late-year awards run. The December 19 date puts the specialty film in competition with Sony’s “Zero Dark Thirty,” the hunt-for-Osama-bin-Laden picture directed by Kathryn Bigelow. And in the week afterward, more than a half-dozen high-profile films will hit theaters, including Quentin Tarantino’s “Django Unchained,” Judd Apatow’s “This Is Forty” and Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby.” But true specialty releases are few during that window, which should give “Amour” time and space to pull in older audiences through into the new year. "'Amour' is one of those masterworks that deserves awards »
- Jay A. Fernandez
News Nuggets: 'Hatfields and McCoys' sets cable ratings record
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Hugh Jackman and Tom Hooper discuss "Les Miserables": "Jackman also believes the moment is right, given the popularity of TV's 'American Idol' and 'Glee.' 'I think, generally, among younger people, musicals are cooler,' says the Tony-winning actor, whose recent one-man Broadway show allowed him to get in shape vocally for the demands of his role as ex-convict Jean Valjean. Add Tom Hooper to the growing list of filmmakers recruited to the genre. After winning the Oscar for 2010's 'The King's Speech,' he had his pick of projects and went for 'Les Mis.' 'I wanted to take a risk on something,' he says. 'I was interested to find material that worked on a very visceral, emotional level. What would be better than a musical?'" USA Today HBO's "Hemingway and Gellhorn" squeaks before the end of Emmy eligibility: "HBO looked at the made-for-tv movie »
First Person | Clint Eastwood Explains Why He Usually Goes for the First or Second Take
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In the new book "Film Craft: Directing," Screen International editor Mike Goodridge (who was just named CEO of Protagonist Pictures) compiled interviews with 16 of the world's biggest directors, including Guillermo del Toro ("Pan's Labyrinth"), Pedro Almodovar ("Talk to Her") and Paul Greengrass ("Bourne Supremacy"), in which they talk about their approach to their craft. "FilmCraft: Directing," published by Focal Press, is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Below is an excerpt from the book: the main text of Goodridge's edited interview with Clint Eastwood, in which Eastwood shares his early experiences gaining perspectives on directing as an actor on "Rawhide" to agreeing to direct "J. Edgar." He explains what makes a good actor and why he usually ends up using the first or second take of a shot. ---------------------- Over the years when I was an actor, I became »
- Clint Eastwood
Screenplay From Late 'Hangin' With the Homeboys' Filmmaker Joseph B. Vasquez Goes Into Production
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Despite having passed away far too young in 1995, promising writer-director Joseph B. Vasquez is getting another film before cameras. The late filmmaker’s screenplay, “The House That Jack Built,” has just begun production in New York under the direction of Henry Barrial, whose “Some Body” played in the Sundance competition in 2001. In 1991, Vasquez's debut film “Hangin’ With the Homeboys” played at the Sundance Film Festival in competition with Richard Linklater’s “Slacker,” Hal Hartley’s “Trust” and Todd Haynes’ grand jury prize-winning “Poison.” Vasquez shared the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award with Hartley and was considered a talent to watch until mental illness derailed his career and AIDS took his life. He only made one more film, the 1995 romance “Manhattan Merengue.” “The House That Jack Built” stars E.J. Bonilla (“Guiding »
- Jay A. Fernandez
Cinedigm's Chris McGurk to Give Laff's Keynote Address
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The Los Angeles Film Festival today announced that Chris McGurk, Chairman and CEO of Cinedigm Entertainment Group, will be the Keynote Speaker for the 2012 Festival. McGurk is a film industry leader who came to Cinedigm with 25 years of experience with MGM, Overture Films, Anchor Bay, Universal, Disney, Pepsico and Price Waterhouse. Laff's Keynote Speech, which takes place June 16, is an annual state-of-indie-film address that kicks off the festival's many panels and conversations. It will be followed by a live "Wtf" podcast with Marc Maron and more of the festival's popular Coffee Talks, set to include Lawrence Kasdan, Catherine Hardwicke, and Melanie Lynskey, among others. There are also panels with Oscar-winning cinematographer Wally Pfister and the crew of "When You Find Me," a new short from Ron and Bryce Dallas Howard. Laff's full festival event details are reprinted below: Film Independent Announces Cinedigm’S »
- Austin Dale
Congrats to "Impulse Control," Iw's Project of the Week
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Thanks to your votes, the indie thriller "Impulse Control" won this weekend’s Project of the Week contest! Congratulations to “Impulse Control" director Matthew Breault. The filmmaker will receive a digital distribution consultation from SnagFilms and the film is now officially a candidate for Project of the Month. That winner will be awarded with a consultation from the Sundance Institute. Here's what the project is about: Dean lost his job, his house, and now is about to lose his wife to a deadly disease--deadly not just for her but for everyone around her. She has a type of cancer that makes her unable to control her anger and violent impulses! She's not alone. It's an epidemic that has struck the world. Now it's up to Dean to pull his family together and find a cure for his wife through a regiment of psychological tests, strict dietary restrictions, forced meditation, intense physical activity and excruciating. »
- Indiewire
Prometheus: “state of the art expedition flagship”
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New featurette takes us on a tour of the space ship Prometheus. »
- Ryan Adams
Jack Huston says 'no one's safe' on 'Boardwalk Empire' [Video]
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In the first season of “Boardwalk Empire,” Jack Huston gave a memorable guest performance as Richard Harrow, a troubled, lonely war veteran who has to wear a mask to cover his disfigured face. Talking to Gold Derby, Huston revealed, “there’s never really been a character like him on television ... I found real heart within him ... initially its crazy when you first saw that mask, and that face. It was disconcerting to say the least. So it was a hell of a character for them to decide on.” Huston was promoted to the regular cast for the second season and admits getting that news, “was one of the nicest phone calls I ever got. I was so happy ... the chance to get to play more of him and discover more of Richard Harrow is a dream ... from three episodes, now we’re in season three. It’s great.” And being part of the regular cast, »
'Beasts of the Southern Wild' Director Benh Zeitlin On Wandering to New Orleans to Make His 'Die Hard' Art Film
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Over a cup of gumbo before the Sundance party for "Beasts of the Southern Wild," a ravenous Benh Zeitlin apologized for eating while we chatted. He had just come from Salt Lake City, where he stayed after a screening of his film to watch a NFL playoff game. "Beasts of the Southern Wild," at that point, was just another film in the Sundance U.S. Dramatic Competition lineup. Wait... who am I kidding? At the film's world premiere screening, I felt goosebumps as the credits went up and the crowd burst into applause. A few days later, writing her wrap-up of the festival, Manohla Dargis wrote in the New York Times that "Beasts" was one of the best films to play at the festival in two decades. "Beasts" follows a young girl, Hushpuppy, as she innocently encounters the grown-up world of the isolated impoverished community where she lives with her father. »
- Bryce J. Renninger
Everything You'd Ever Want to Know About the 2012 Cannes Film Festival
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The 2012 Cannes Film Festival ended Sunday with Michael Haneke winning his second Palme d'Or for his acclaimed drama "Amour." Indiewire was on the scene for the 65th edition to report on the latest acquisitions, review the anticipated titles, and interview many of the artists. Below find all of Indiewire's coverage. Awards Michael Haneke's 'Amour' Wins Palme D'Or at 2012 Cannes Film Festival Michael Haneke has won his second Palme d'Or in just four years as his new film "Amour" led the winners of the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. 'Despues de Lucia' Leads Cannes' Un Certain Regard Winners Michel Franco's "Despues de Lucia" led the winners of the Un Certain Regard section of the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, taking its top prize. Gael Garcia Bernal's 'No' and 'El taaib' Are Among Directors' Fortnight Films Honorees Though the Cannes Film Festival does not »
- Nigel M Smith
First look at The Bling Ring from Sofia Coppola
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Emma Watson leads a relatively unknown cast in The Bling Ring, Sophia Coppola’s new film based on the real life escapades of the “Hollywood Hills Burglars.” In 2008 and 2009 a »
- Ryan Adams
Silverdocs Announces Complete Lineup with World Premieres of 'Farm,' 'Plimpton!' and 'Dreams'
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Silverdocs, the U.S. documentary festival held just outside of the nation's capital in Silver Spring, Maryland, has announced its complete lineup. Screening in the U.S. Competition are world premieres "Betting the Farm" (Jason Mann and Cecily Pingree) about organic milk in Maine, "Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself" (Tom Bean and Luke Poling), about the legendary writer, and "Sweet Dreams" (Rob and Lisa Fruchtman), about a women's drumming group in Rwanda. Also included in the U.S. lineup are Teddy Award-winner "Call Me Kuchu" and Sundance jury winner "The House I Live In." Idfa winner "Planet of Snail" is among the festival's World Feature slate. David France's film about AIDS activist groups Act Up and Tag, "How to Survive a Plague," is the festival's Centerpiece Screening. The festival will hold a special outdoor screening of Joe Berlinger's »
- Bryce J. Renninger
Protagonist Appoints Mike Goodridge CEO
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Protagonist Pictures has appointed Mike Goodridge to its CEO position, it was announced today. Goodridge will leave his editorship position at Screen International, where has worked in various capacities since 1994. He is expected to begin work at Protagonist in early August. "I am very excited to be taking over the reins at Protagonist, which has grown into such an identifiable brand so quickly in the marketplace," Goodridge said in a statement. "I can't wait to take on this new chapter in my career and work with the brilliant team at the company to build on what Ben Roberts has achieved in the first four years." The announcement comes after several weeks of speculation following outgoing CEO Ben Roberts’ appointment as Head of the Film Fund at the BFI in April. “We are delighted to have recruited someone with Mike’s experience and standing within the industry," Nigel Williams, »
- Peter Knegt
New Photos from Les Mis
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Hugh Jackman is looking very Oscar-worthy, I must say. By “Oscar-worthy” that should read, Oscar-baity. But you know, either way Jackman is probably due for some recognition. The other interesting »
- Sasha Stone
Lifetime Developing 'Silence of the Lambs' Series 'Clarice'
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It looks like "Hannibal" will have some company. Bryan Fuller, the creator of "Dead Like Me" and "Pushing Daisies," received a 13-episode order from NBC for his drama about the early days of Hannibal Lecter, one that will feature the not-yet-incarcerated psychiatrist/serial killer helping FBI profiler Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) solve crimes. Now, according to TV Guide, Lifetime is developing "Clarice," a drama that will follow a young Clarice Sterling fresh out of the FBI academy. As TV Guide notes, both "Hannibal" and "Clarice" are set in a pre-"The Silence of the Lambs" era before the characters have met: "As originally envisioned by [author Thomas] Harris, Clarice grew up in West Virginia until she was 10, when her father, a police officer, was shot and killed. She moves to her uncle's farm in Montana, but later runs away and winds up in an orphanage. After college, she applies to the FBI. »
- Alison Willmore
Why 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' Tops This Week's 5 DVD/Blu-ray Picks
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This week on DVD/Blu-ray: A mother/son drama you should avoid at all costs from watching with your mother; Ralph Fiennes' stellar directorial debut; a touching documentary on the life of Harry Belafonte; a revealing look at legendary designer Halston; and two Ingmar Bergman classics restored by The Criterion Collection. #1. "We Need To Talk About Kevin" The incomparable Tilda Swinton gives one of her most memorable leading turns in "We Need to Talk About Kevin," Lynne's Ramsay anticipated follow-up to "Movern Callar," which came out a decade ago. Luckily Ramsay's lost none of her edge, and she has her perfect collaborator in Swinton. Based on Lionel Shriver's 2003 award-winning novel, "We Need to Talk About Kevin" stars Swinton as a free-spirited and career orientated woman who gives birth to a boy she never warms to. The film is told in flashbacks, leading up to a horrifying incidient of which her son, »
- Nigel M Smith
Project of the Day: Amnesiac Seeks the Truth in 'Day of Youth'
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Here's your daily dose of an indie film in progress; at the end of the week, you'll have the chance to vote for your favorite. In the meantime: Is this a movie you’d want to see? Tell us in the comments. "Day of Youth" Tweetable Logline: Rhee has three years of amnesia, but her life hasn't changed a bit... except that all of her exes want her back in their lives. Elevator Pitch: "Day of Youth" is an off-color romantic comedy about trying to get on to the next chapter in your life. We've all felt like we're stuck, but what happens when life proves just how stuck you are? Rhee wakes up from a bike accident to find she's forgotten the last three years--but she's still living at home, still in a dead-end job, and still tangled up with her same lousy exes. Hilarity ensues as Rhee tries »
- Indiewire
Neal McDonough enjoys making people 'really uncomfortable' as latest 'Justified' villain [Video]
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Joining the FX drama "Justified" for its third season, Neal McDonough wanted to make his co-stars as uneasy as their characters. He plays Robert Quarles, a mid-level Detroit mobster sent to the backwoods of Kentucky to take over the drug dealings. Since he was playing an outsider entering this close-knit world, he didn't want to cozy up to the actors at all. "Quarles thought he was so far above the hillbillies, he would just look at them and laugh at how easy this was going to be," admitted McDonough. "For the first couple of episodes, it was a lot of fun making people really uncomfortable." He follows in the footsteps of last year's season villain Mags Bennett, a role for which Margo Martindale won an Emmy. In a video chat with Gold Derby, McDonough revealed that though he had seen moments from "Justified," he "purposely didn't watch" Martindale's performance as he didn't want it. »
HBO’s Hemingway & Gellhorn polarizes critics
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The handful of reviews for HBO’s Hemingway & Gellhorn (premiering tonight) are all over the map. The Wall Street Journal says it’s “rich and impressively ambitious.” Nothing in this »
- Ryan Adams
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