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Roman Polanski thanks fans for support
29 December 2009 8:05 AM, PST
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Filmmaker Roman Polanski has thanked fans for their support as he battles extradition to the Us to face sentencing over a 1977 child sex charge. The Rosemary's Baby director pleaded guilty to bedding a 13-year-old girl but fled to France before he could be sentenced. He was detained in Zurich in September 2009 and kept behind bars until earlier this month. He is now under house arrest at a ski chalet in Switzerland as he waits for officials to decide in January 2010 whether they will agree to the extradition request. Now he's released his first public statement since he was held, crediting letters of encouragement from supporters with helping him cope with the ongoing ordeal.
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Polanski 'Overwhelmed' By Support
28 December 2009 4:01 AM, PST
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Filmmaker Roman Polanski has thanked fans for their support as he battles extradition to the U.S. to face sentencing over a 1977 child sex charge.
The Rosemary's Baby director pleaded guilty to bedding a 13-year-old girl but fled to France before he could be sentenced. He was detained in Zurich in September and kept behind bars until earlier this month.
He is now under house arrest at a ski chalet in Switzerland as he waits for officials to decide in January whether they will agree to the extradition request.
Now he's released his first public statement since he was held, crediting letters of encouragement from supporters with helping him cope with the ongoing ordeal.
He writes, "In the darkest moments, each of their notes has been a source of comfort and hope, and they continue to be so in my current situation.
"I have been overwhelmed by the number of messages of support and sympathy I have received in Winterthur prison, and that I continue to receive here, in my chalet in Gstaad, where I am spending the holidays with my wife and my children.
"These messages have come from my neighbours, from people all over Switzerland, and from beyond Switzerland - from across the world.
"I would like every one of them to know how heartening it is, when one is locked up in a cell, to hear this murmur of human voices and of solidarity in the morning mail. I would like to be able to answer all of them. But it is impossible: there are too many."
The message has been posted on the website of magazine Le Regle du Jeu, which belongs to philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy, one of Polanski's most loyal supporters.
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Polanski Finishing Film Under House Arrest
20 December 2009 5:36 PM, PST
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Roman Polanski isn't allowing his legal woes to disrupt the editing of his latest movie The Ghost Writer - he's completing post-production on the film while under house arrest in Switzerland.
Earlier this month, the Rosemary's Baby director was transferred to his holiday home from a Swiss jail after more than 60 days in detention.
Swiss government officials revealed on Wednesday that Polanski will have to wait until in January to find out whether he will be sent back to Los Angeles - where he is wanted for sentencing after pleading guilty to have having sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977.
Polanski has lived in exile in Europe ever since he fled America in 1978.
However, French philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy, a friend of the 76-year-old director, says Polanski is working while the extradition request hangs over him.
Levy tells the Lausanne-based weekly Le Matin Dimanche he visited Polanski in his chalet in the luxury Swiss resort of Gstaad earlier this month, and insists the director is like "a rock".
He adds: "It's in fact very impressive. He is in the process of finishing at a distance the editing of his next film, which I understand will be in the official selection at the next Berlin Festival."
Polanski wears an electronic monitoring bracelet around his ankle to prevent him from leaving the grounds of the chalet. He is able to receive guests inside or outside the house, work on his films, make telephone calls and send e-mails.
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The Notable Films of 2010: Part Four
19 December 2009 11:50 PM, PST
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Georgia
Opens: 2010
Cast: Val Kilmer, Andy Garcia, Rupert Friend, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Johnathon Schaech
Director: Renny Harlin
Summary: An American journalist, his cameraman, and a Georgian native get caught in the crossfire of the five-day Russia-Georgia conflict in August 2008, and then have to deal with their obligation to be impartial.
Analysis: A timely parable on war, or Hollywood propaganda filmmaking at its worst? Wherever it goes, especially in Europe and the former Soviet states, "Georgia" will cause a lot of talk and controversy as the incidents depicted are still so fresh in many's minds. Like all topics of the sort, it'll also have its strong supporters and detractors having opinions on the film long before a frame of footage is screened anywhere.
Shot on-location in Tbilisi, the project also marks a potential return to form for Finnish director Renny Harlin. Given the right material the skilled action director delivered three
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The Notable Films of 2010: Part Four
19 December 2009 11:50 PM, PST
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Georgia
Opens: 2010
Cast: Val Kilmer, Andy Garcia, Rupert Friend, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Johnathon Schaech
Director: Renny Harlin
Summary: An American journalist, his cameraman, and a Georgian native get caught in the crossfire of the five-day Russia-Georgia conflict in August 2008, and then have to deal with their obligation to be impartial.
Analysis: A timely parable on war, or Hollywood propaganda filmmaking at its worst? Wherever it goes, especially in Europe and the former Soviet states, "Georgia" will cause a lot of talk and controversy as the incidents depicted are still so fresh in many's minds. Like all topics of the sort, it'll also have its strong supporters and detractors having opinions on the film long before a frame of footage is screened anywhere.
Shot on-location in Tbilisi, the project also marks a potential return to form for Finnish director Renny Harlin. Given the right material the skilled action director delivered three
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Polanski's Ghost Writer to premiere in Berlin
16 December 2009 9:00 AM, PST
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The latest film from the Oscar-winning director, currently under house arrest in Switzerland, will be unveiled alongside Martin Scorsese's Shutter Island
The big star of next year's Berlin international film festival may yet prove to be noticeable by his absence – the new picture by Roman Polanski has been selected to premiere at the event, but the director remains in detention in Switzerland.
Polanski's drama, now called The Ghost Writer, is based on a novel by Robert Harris. It tells the tale of a writer recruited to help a disgraced British prime minister produce his memoirs against the backdrop of a possible indictment at the international criminal court. The film stars Pierce Brosnan as the statesman and Ewan McGregor as his hired author. Kim Cattrall and Olivia Williams take supporting roles.
Polanski, the director of Rosemary's Baby, Chinatown and The Pianist, is currently under house arrest at his Swiss home
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Polanski Extradition Ruling Set For New Year
16 December 2009 4:06 AM, PST
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Roman Polanski will have to wait until January to find out whether he will be extradited to the U.S., according to Swiss officials.
The Rosemary's Baby director is facing sentencing for sexually assaulting a minor and is currently under house arrest in Switzerland following his detention in September.
Polanski has lived in exile in Europe ever since he fled America in 1978 after pleading guilty to having sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977.
Swiss government officials revealed on Wednesday that an announcement over whether they have agreed to the extradition request will be made in early 2010.
Spokesman for the Federal Justice Ministry, Folco Galli, says, "A decision on the extradition of Roman Polanski will be rendered at the beginning of next year."
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Art of the Movie Poster #2: The House of the Devil
12 December 2009 6:25 PM, PST
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Kellerhouse Inc., has created stunning covers for Criterion Collection releases, and even developed logos for Pixar's "Finding Nemo", and "Up" (his website is well worth a look). This time around he creates his own inspired version of a 70's/80's horror poster that evokes its own kind of chills while tipping its hat to the likes of "Carrie", "Rosemary's Baby", and "Black Christmas". - This month we welcome Art Director, Neil Kellerhouse, to discuss our featured poster for "The House of the Devil". The man is no stranger to film graphics: His company, Kellerhouse Inc., has created stunning covers for Criterion Collection releases, and even developed logos for Pixar's "Finding Nemo", and "Up" (his website is well worth a look). This time around he creates his own inspired version of a 70's/80's horror poster that evokes its own kind of chills while tipping its hat to the likes of
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Polanski's Film Picked Up By Twilight Studio
12 December 2009 6:16 AM, PST
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The furore surrounding Roman Polanski's arrest hasn't hindered his latest film project - the movie will be distributed by the studio behind the hit Twilight franchise.
The Rosemary's Baby auteur is currently under house arrest after being taken into custody by Swiss authorities in September. He is waiting to see whether the country will extradite him to the U.S. to face sentencing for a child sex charge.
Polanski has lived in exile in Europe ever since he fled America in 1978 after pleading guilty to having sex with a 13 year old girl in 1977.
But despite the controversy, the director's latest film, The Ghost Writer, will not suffer - Summit Entertainment has signed as the distributor of the film in North America.
And the movie, which stars Pierce Brosnan and Ewan McGregor, has had no problem selling to other studios across the globe - with Summit stating it had been snapped up in all other major territories.
Brosnan recently supported his filmmaker pal - calling for the case to be speedily dealt with so Polanski can get on with his life.
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Roman Polanski's 'The Ghost Writer' ready to thrill in the U.S.
11 December 2009 12:02 PM, PST
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If anyone thinks Summit Entertainment's dip in the prestige filmmaking world with "The Hurt Locker" was a one shot wonder they're sadly mistaken. The company that has lived off the massive success of "The Twilight Saga" announced today it will distribute Roman Polanski's new thriller "The Ghost Writer" to North American audiences in the first half of 2010. Currently, under house arrest in Switzerland and awaiting possible extradition to the United States,the visionary behind such classics as "Rosemary's Baby" and "Chinatown" has been finishing up the thriller that features Ewan McGregor, Olivia Wilde, Pierce Brosnan and Kim Cattrall. According to a
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Polanski's Lawyers Fight For Case Dismissal
11 December 2009 12:11 AM, PST
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Lawyers representing Roman Polanski have urged a three-judge California appeals court to reconsider throwing out a 32-year-old child sex case against their client.
The moviemaker, who is currently under house arrest in Switzerland, has been living in exile in Europe since fleeing to France on the eve of sentencing in 1978 after he pleaded guilty to having sex with a 13-year-old girl at a Hollywood party in 1977.
His attorneys made another attempt to have the criminal case dismissed on Thursday, telling the panel of justices that Polanski's treatment by the California courts and prosecutors was "a really remarkable, astonishing record of misconduct".
They accused original trial judge Laurence Rittenband, who died of cancer in 1993, of misconduct and unethical acts more than 30 years ago.
Attorney Chad Hummel told the court, "I would argue to dismiss the case here and now... It sends chills up your spine what Judge Rittenband was doing."
The prosecution argued that the Rosemary's Baby film-maker should make an appearance in court to bid for a dismissal.
Deputy district attorney Phyllis Asayama said, "Do we want to send a message not only to this defendant but to other defendants that fleeing is an option?"
The judges are expected to make a decision within 90 days.
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Polanski's Appeal In Court Today
10 December 2009 11:06 AM, PST
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A three-judge California appeals court will decide whether or not filmmaker Roman Polanski will have to return to the U.S. to face 32-year-old charges he sexually assaulted a minor.
The Rosemary's Baby director is under house arrest in Switzerland following his detention in September.
His attorneys are attempting to get the case against Polanski dismissed.
The moviemaker has been living in exile in Europe since fleeing to France on the eve of sentencing in 1978 after he pleaded guilty to having sex with a 13-year-old girl at a Hollywood party in 1977.
The Court of Appeals will meet with Polanski's lawyers on Thursday to decide if the director will have to appear in person to fight for his freedom.
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Full of the strange
5 December 2009 4:09 PM, PST
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In September Roman Polanski was arrested in Switzerland. He faces extradition to the Us, having fled the States in 1978 to avoid being sentenced for unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. The debate about the case has raged ever since. Martin Amis was the first writer to interview Polanski after his flight, meeting him in Paris in 1979 for a magazine article. Here, we publish the encounter in full
When I was being driven to the police station from the hotel, the car radio was already talking about it. The newsmen were calling the police before I was arrested to see whether they can break the news. I couldn't believe… I thought, you know, I was going to wake up from it. I realise, if I have killed somebody, it wouldn't have had so much appeal to the press, you see? But… fucking, you see, and the young girls. Judges want to fuck young girls.
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Roman Polanski begins house arrest in Swiss chalet
4 December 2009 5:28 AM, PST
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Film director confined to property in Gstaad while Swiss authorities decide whether to extradite him to the Us
Roman Polanski today began his house arrest on $4.5m (£2.7m) bail, arriving in the Swiss resort of Gstaad in a police convoy.
The film director was welcomed by his wife, Emmanuelle Seigner, and his children, Elvis, nine, and 16-year-old Morgane, at his Alpine chalet.
He arrived in the resort after persuading the Swiss authorities to end his two-month spell in a Swiss prison pending their decision on whether to extradite him to the Us in a 32-year-old sex case.
Two police cars went into the chalet's garage, which has direct access to the house.
Polanski was unseen behind tinted windows, but police confirmed to the Associated Press that he was in one of the vehicles.
"Roman Polanski was released from custody pending extradition and transferred to Gstaad, where he is under house arrest at his chalet,
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Roman Polanski To Move To House Arrest After Posting .5 Million Bail
3 December 2009 1:32 AM, PST
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Roman Polanski is set to move from his prison cell to his Swiss chalet in an Alpine resort. Justice officials announce that the filmmaker will be released on bail Friday.
The move comes a week after the "Rosemary's baby" director was granted .5 million bail to leave prison and be transferred to home confinement.
He will be ordered to wear an electronic bracelet that will be used to monitor him if he leaves the area.
Although he won't be allowed to leave his chalet, he will be allowed to make unlimited phone calls and have full access to the Internet. He can also invite friends and throw parties.
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Paul Wendkos obituary
1 December 2009 10:13 AM, PST
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Film and TV director made famous by his 'Gidget' surf movies
Despite a long and varied career, in which he made several excellent films noirs, westerns, thrillers and war dramas, and a fair number of superior television movies, it was the wry fate of the film and television director Paul Wendkos, who has died of a lung infection aged 87, that his death was announced widely with the words "Gidget director dies".
The popular teen surf movies – Gidget (1959), Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961) and Gidget Goes to Rome (1963) – directed by Wendkos, are interesting documents of pre-hippy conservative California youth culture. Gidget, a contraction of girl and midget, is the nickname of a 16-year-old adolescent (played in succession by Sandra Dee, Deborah Walley and Cindy Carol) trying to cope with the problems of growing up, mainly defined by her relationship with her boyfriend, Moondoggie (James Darren).
According to the Variety review of
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Paul Wendkos obituary
1 December 2009 10:13 AM, PST
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Film and TV director made famous by his 'Gidget' surf movies
Despite a long and varied career, in which he made several excellent films noirs, westerns, thrillers and war dramas, and a fair number of superior television movies, it was the wry fate of the film and television director Paul Wendkos, who has died of a lung infection aged 87, that his death was announced widely with the words "Gidget director dies".
The popular teen surf movies – Gidget (1959), Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961) and Gidget Goes to Rome (1963) – directed by Wendkos, are interesting documents of pre-hippy conservative California youth culture. Gidget, a contraction of girl and midget, is the nickname of a 16-year-old adolescent (played in succession by Sandra Dee, Deborah Walley and Cindy Carol) trying to cope with the problems of growing up, mainly defined by her relationship with her boyfriend, Moondoggie (James Darren).
According to the Variety review of
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Polanski wins $4.5M bail, house arrest likely
25 November 2009 12:08 PM, PST
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Roman Polanski has been granted $4.5 million bail, clearing the way for the fugitive director to move within days from a Swiss jail to house arrest and electronic monitoring at his Alpine resort chalet.The justice minister said Wednesday she saw no reason to appeal the surprise decision by the Swiss Criminal Court. Polanski would have to remain in Switzerland as authorities assess whether to extradite him to the U.S. for having sex in Los Angeles in 1977 with a 13-year-old girl.Ministry spokesman Folco Galli said the final decision on transferring Polanski to his chalet in the Swiss resort of Gstaad would be made "quickly.""The 76-year-old appellant is married and the father of two minors," the court said as it considered Polanski's offer of a cash bail secured by his apartment in Paris. "It can be assumed that as a responsible father he will,
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Polanski Wins Bail In Switzerland
25 November 2009 11:21 AM, PST
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Roman Polanski is set to be released from prison in Switzerland, after winning his fourth attempt at bail in his ongoing child sex case.
The Rosemary's Baby director has been held behind bars since his arrest in September on an international warrant relating to a 1977 charge of unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl. Polanski pleaded guilty to the crime but fled the U.S. in 1978 before he could be sentenced.
The Swiss Criminal Court granted Polanski bail on Wednesday, accepting the $4.5 million (£2.8 million) offer of a cash bail secured by his apartment in Paris, France, to allow him to remain under house arrest at his Swiss chalet.
The decision came as a surprise after a string of setbacks for the director, whose three previous appeals to be released from prison were rejected because of the "high" risk he would try to flee again.
Polanski, who is still considered a flight risk, will remain in prison for up to 10 days while the Swiss government decides whether to appeal.
Under house arrest, the filmmaker would be subjected to "constant electronic surveillance" at his chalet and an alarm would be activated if he leaves the premises or takes off the bracelet.
The verdict does not affect an ongoing assessment of whether Polanski should be extradited to the U.S. Authorities in the country formally requested his extradition last month but Swiss officials have yet to decide whether to grant the motion.
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Nude Polanski Photo To Hit Auction Block
25 November 2009 4:11 AM, PST
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A portrait of embattled filmmaker Roman Polanski and late actress Sharon Tate embracing in the nude is set to go up for auction.
The oversize print, taken in 1969 by photographer David Bailey, shows the director and his then-wife intertwined just months before the actress was murdered by members of the Charles Manson cult in Los Angeles.
It's expected to sell for as much as $12,000 (£7,500). A similar shot sold for just over $17,000 (£10,625) in a 2006 London auction.
The Rosemary's Baby director is currently being held behind bars in Switzerland following his arrest in September on an international warrant relating to a 1977 charge of unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl. Polanski pleaded guilty to the crime but fled the U.S. in 1978 before he could be sentenced.
The photograph will go up for sale on 7 December in New York.
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