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Blu-ray, DVD Release: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
21 May 2012 1:25 PM, PDT | Disc Dish | See recent Disc Dish news »
Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: July 17, 2012
Price: DVD $30.99, Blu-ray $35.99
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is one of those quiet films with heaps of charm, and with Ewan McGregor (The Ghost Writer) and Emily Blunt (The Adjustment Bureau) heading up the cast, what’s not to like?
Based on the novel by Paul Torday, the movie tells the story of a scientist (McGregor) who’s asked to fulfill a sheikh’s (Amr Waked, Syriana) dream of bringing fly-flishing to his homeland in Yemen. It starts out as a political opportunity for Kristin Scott Thomas (Sarah’s Key), but turns into a love story for Blunt and McGregor.
Lasse Halstrom, director of other quiet, charismatic movies including Chocolat, helmed Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, which was written by Oscar-winner Simon Beaufoy of the awesome Slumdog Millionaire.
Rated PG-13, the comedy romance film was only released in limited theaters, »
- Sam
5 Things You Might Not Know About David Lean's 'Lawrence Of Arabia'
18 May 2012 12:12 PM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
Is there a greater film than "Lawrence of Arabia?" Perhaps. There are certainly few longer ones, or few that are more epic and sweeping in their scope (thanks to the timeless Panavision 70 photography by Freddie Young). But even if the film isn't your absolute favorite, it is the number one of many, including Steven Spielberg, who credits the picture with making him want to be a filmmaker.
David Lean's tale of T.E. Lawrence's adventures in Arabia in World War I is fifty years old this year, and ahead of a brand-spanking-new Blu-ray release next month, a glorious new 4K restoration of the film is screening at Cannes tomorrow night. To mark the occasion, as well as the anniversary of the death of Lawrence himself, who died 77 years ago tomorrow, we've assembled five things you might not know about Lean's unassailable classic.
1. David Lean nearly directed a biopic of »
- Oliver Lyttelton
Antoine Fuqua Adds Chicagoland To Busy Slate
10 May 2012 2:01 PM, PDT | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
Looking to get their in-development crime drama Chicagoland into production, New Line has been on the hunt for a fitting helmer. While little is known about the feature.other than that it's presumably set in Chicago.the studio has told Variety that it's in the vein of Training Day. So who better to helm it than Training Day director Antoine Fuqua? The trade revealed Fuqua has been signed to direct the picture, beating out handful hopefuls that included Stephen Gaghan, who wrote and directed the political thriller Syriana. Since his last theatrical outing, 2009's Brooklyn's Finest, Fuqua has been tirelessly developing new projects. At present he's in post-production on a documentary about Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight and a historical drama about the tragic romance between Chinese Emperor Xuanzong and his imperial concubine Yang Guifei. Beyond that he's currently attached to direct Steel Town, Storming Vegas, and Southpaw and »
‘Training Day’ Director Antoine Fuqua Taking on ‘Chicagoland’
10 May 2012 11:30 AM, PDT | The Film Stage | See recent The Film Stage news »
Antoine Fuqua seems like the busy man these days with various projects lined up, but that isn’t stopping him from adding another one to his filmography; Variety reports that the Training Day director has been hired to helm Chicagoland, a new heist film for New Line.
This project does seem to be somewhat of a hot commodity as Frost/Nixon‘s Peter Morgan penned the script, and once had Stephen Gaghan (Syriana) circling to direct. Details on the newest film are pretty slim as of now, seeing as all we know about is the “heist film” tagline. However, with Fuqua‘s schedule chock full, it’s hard to even determine when this movie will get made.
Although it seems he’s going to be directing every action/heist/thriller film for the next few years or so, one of his projects seems to be hitting the back-burner for now. »
- jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
Antoine Fuqua To Visit "Chicagoland"
10 May 2012 8:02 AM, PDT | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
"Training Day" director Antoine Fuqua is in talks to helm the crime thriller "Chicagoland" for New Line Cinema says Variety.
Fuqua reportedly beat out several directors for the gig, including Stephen Gaghan ("Syriana"). "The Queen" and "The Last King of Scotland" scribe Peter Morgan penned the screenplay while Simon Kinberg will produce.
Fuqua is also linked to several projects including the Eminem boxing pic "Southpaw," "Steel Town" at Legendary and "Storming Las Vegas" at Summit-Lionsgate. »
- Garth Franklin
Antoine Fuqua in Talks to Direct Crime Drama Chicagoland
9 May 2012 1:24 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Antoine Fuqua is adding yet another project to his crowded directorial development slate. Variety reports that the Training Day director is in talks to helm the crime drama Chicagoland for New Line Cinema. Plot details are thin, but the story apparently revolves around some sort of heist. Fuqua has come in and out of a number of projects in the last year, and he’s currently attached to direct Steel Town, the crime spree pic Storming Las Vegas, and the Eminem boxing drama Southpaw. Variety notes that it’s unknown which of these projects is closest to production, so we still don't know what Fuqua's next film will be. Peter Morgan (The Queen) wrote the script for Chicagoland, and apparently a number of directors were pursuing the gig, including Stephen Gaghan (Syriana). I haven’t been impressed with Fuqua's recent output so I’m not exactly sure why he won »
- Adam Chitwood
Exclusive Interview: Composer Lucas Vidal
5 April 2012 5:00 AM, PDT | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
Lucas Vidal may not be a name that you’re familiar with at the moment but I’d put money on the fact that it’s a name you’re going to hear a lot more from in the coming years.
Lucas Vidal is a 28 year old Spanish composer whose recent work includes Hollywood movies The Raven and The Cold Light of Day which stars the latest Superman, Henry Cavill and movie legend Bruce Willis (and is out tomorrow 6th April in the UK).
I got to sit down with Lucas yesterday to chat through how he got into making music for the movies, where his influences come from and what he wants to do next. It was an absolute pleasure chatting with him as we talked at length about the many of the challenges that he has faced with his music and with his health which he has overcome »
- David Sztypuljak
Amanda Peet Undergoes Identity Theft
1 April 2012 5:02 PM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
The critical appreciation for NBC's rom-com series Bent might suggest she'll be busy on TV for some time to come, but Amanda Peet has still found time to join the cast of Identity Theft, where she'll appear alongside Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy.As previously reported, Identity Theft is Seth Gordon's follow-up to Horrible Bosses, and involves Bateman having his identity hijacked by - of all things! - a woman. It was originally more straightforward, but the screenplay was re-tooled for McCarthy after Bateman fell in love with her turn in Bridesmaids.Peet's role is unclear at this point, but it's her second time working with Bateman: the two previously shared screentime with Zach Braff in The Ex. If you're in the mood for some Peet trivia, it's also her second "Identity" movie, since she was in the twisty psychological thriller Identity, with John Cusack in 2003.It seems that »
Amanda Peet Will Commit 'Identity Theft' With Jason Bateman & Melissa McCarthy
30 March 2012 1:25 PM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
For a while there at the tail end of the '90s, it seemed like Amanda Peet was poised to be the next big thing. And then....well, that didn't exactly happen. Not that she stopped working, but it seems she wisely decided to work with respected talent on films like "Melinda & Melinda," "Syriana" and the severely underappreciated "Please Give" while still paying the bills with odd blockbusters like "2012" here and there. But her name is being mentioned a bit more these days. She's got a role in Terrence Malick's untitled romance, a new show on NBC, and now she's headed back to the big screen to deliver some comedy with two of the best in the business.
Peet will join Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy in "Identity Theft." Seth Gordon, the man behind "Horrible Bosses," will direct the movie about a man whose identity is stolen by a woman, »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Popcorn Preview: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
22 March 2012 3:19 PM, PDT | Moviefone | See recent Moviefone news »
Film: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011) Cast includes: Ewan McGregor (The Ghost Writer), Emily Blunt (The Young Victoria), Amr Waked (Syriana), Kristin Scott Thomas (The English Patient) Director: Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules) Screenwriters: Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire) Genre: Comedy | Light Drama | Romance (111 minutes) "Dear Dr. Jones, I act on behalf of a client, who has indicated a desire to introduce the sport of salmon fishing into the Yemen..." "Dear Ms. Chetwode-Talbot, Permit me a word about salmon... (blah, blah, blah... all in a thick Scottish accent)... regret that we are unable to help." Despite Dr. Jones's strong discouragement, Harriet Chetwode-Talbot isn't planning to give up on this "plainly ridiculous idea," but for now she's headed off on a date with her "soldier boy" -- they're "just friends." In the meantime, the British press office really needs a positive story from the Middle East to dilute the code red news out of Afghanistan, »
- Leslie Sisman
Tarsem Singh May Direct Contemporary War Movie Eye In The Sky
20 March 2012 6:00 PM, PDT | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
Tarsem Singh (Immortals) may have found his next directing gig. The Playlist reports that the Mirror Mirror director may be directing an epic contemporary war film called Eye in the Sky. Guy Hibbert scripted the thriller that is reportedly in the same vein as Steven Soderbergh's Traffic, Contagion, and Syriana with over-arching storylines. If Singh signs on, he would step in for Olivier Hirschbiegel (Downfall).
Here is what Singh had to say in a recent interview:
It's about a drone attack, and what it means to the people playing with their thumbs in Nevada, what it means to the people saying, 'Go ahead and strike,' what it means to other politicians at war in Europe, and what it means to the people on the ground where it happens [in East Africa]. There are people who become collateral damage around the globe in a lot of ways. It's a really contemporary, emotional piece. »
- Tiberius
Tarsem Talks Possible New Film, Hyperlink Story ‘Eye in the Sky’
20 March 2012 10:58 AM, PDT | The Film Stage | See recent The Film Stage news »
It was a little surprising to hear Tarsem express a seemingly legitimate desire to go small — as in, My Dinner with André small — but (already low) expectations of this effort even coming together were essentially squandered when another fantasy project, Killing on Carnival Row, came his way. He can talk up a Louis Malle riff all he wants, but when the contracts get signed…
Now, he’s looking for that middle ground. As was revealed in an interview with ThePlaylist, Tarsem is close to something that’s already been compared to Traffic, Contagion, and Syriana: Eye in the Sky, a contemporary war story that tells things on the large and small scales. Oliver Hirschbiegel (Downfall) was originally lining up the project with his Five Minutes of Heaven screenwriter, Guy Hibbert, as of last fall, but, with him being out of contention, Tarsem hopes to be the new voice of this story. »
- jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
George Clooney, Stacy Keibler
20 March 2012 2:15 AM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
George Clooney, Stacy Keibler George Clooney (Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied can be seen right behind him), Oscar nominee for Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for Alexander Payne's The Descendants and Adapted Screenplay for The Ides of March, and Stacy Keibler during the 2012 Academy Awards. The Oscar ceremony was held at the Hollywood and Highland Center on Sunday, February 26, 2012. (Photo: Richard Harbaugh / ©A.M.P.A.S.) Clooney's competition for the Best Actor Academy Award consisted of Demián Bichir for Chris Weitz's A Better Life, Brad Pitt for Bennett Miller's Moneyball, Gary Oldman for Tomas Alfredson's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and the eventual winner, Jean Dujardin for Michel Hazanavicius' The Artist. In the Best Adapted Screenplay category, Clooney lost to his The Descendants writer-director, Alexander Payne, and fellow scribes Nat Faxon and Jim Rash. In the acting categories, Clooney had three previous »
- D. Zhea
Tarsem Singh Taking A Look At Sprawling Contemporary War Movie 'Eye In The Sky'; Film Features 62 Parts
19 March 2012 2:53 PM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
To follow the spectacles of "Immortals" and "Mirror Mirror," director Tarsem Singh has previously said he'd like to try something non-visual -- such as a talking-heads movie in the vein of "My Dinner with Andre." But before he gets to tackle anything that simple (at least as far as visual feasts go), Singh has his eye on "something in-between" a talker and a stunner that he hopes to do, should the deal go through -- a sprawling, Steven Soderbergh-like hyperlink film inspired by "Traffic," "Contagion" and "Syriana" called "Eye in the Sky."
The thriller, which was scripted by Guy Hibbert, had Olivier Hirschbiegel ("Downfall") set to direct as of last fall. Singh told The Playlist during a chat about "Mirror Mirror" that he hopes to know within the week whether he might replace Hirshbiegel on the project.
"It's about a drone attack, and what it means to the people »
- Jen Vineyard
George Clooney Arrested (and Released) In Washington D.C.
16 March 2012 1:09 PM, PDT | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
Update: According to a report from MSNBC, Oscar winner and Sexiest Man Alive George Clooney was arrested earlier today while staging a protest outside the Sudanese embassy in Washington D.C. He was later released after paying a $100 fine.
Clooney, who in recent years has become an outspoken political activist both offscreen and on screen in films like "Syriana" and "Good Night, and Good Luck," was taken away in handcuffs after crossing a police line. Also arrested alongside Clooney were his father, journalist Nick Clooney, as well as Martin Luther King III, NAACP President Ben Jealous, and several current and former congressmen.
But all eyes were on Clooney, who was on hand to protest the Sudanese government's decision to block humanitarian aid from the United States and other foreign agencies.
"We need immediate humanitarian aid into Sudan before it becomes the worst humanitarian crisis in the world," Clooney said in »
- Scott Harris
George Clooney Arrested at Sudan Embassy
16 March 2012 9:16 AM, PDT | Extra | See recent Extra news »
Humanitarian George Clooney was arrested Friday outside the Sudan Embassy in Washington D.C. after a planned act of civil disobedience. Clooney and several of his activist colleagues were taken away in handcuffs after three verbal warnings.
Clooney is protesting Sudan's president, Omar al-Bashir, for causing a humanitarian crisis by blocking food and aid from entering the Nuba Mountains in the country's border region with newly independent South Sudan.
Clooney attended the protest with several other activists, »
50/50′s Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct Dead Spy Running
13 March 2012 9:10 AM, PDT | FusedFilm | See recent FusedFilm news »
As far as spy movies go, only the James Bond franchise and The Bourne series stand above the many efforts that tried to have replicate the same success as the two aforementioned titles. But that doesn’t stop movie studios from trying and as a result Jonathan Levine is now in talks to direct Dead Spy Running with a script based on Jon Stock’s book of the same name penned by Traffic and Syriana screenwriter Stephen Gaghan.
Twitch is reporting that the film directed by Levine will be produced by McG and Kevin McCormick. Maybe the former needs a little help after efforts like This Means War. According to Slashfilm, McG stepped away from directing and was hoping to get Gaghan to take the job. But with Gaghan obligated to do other projects, Levine was presented with the job.
This is defintately a step in another direction for Levine »
- Mike Lee
'50/50' Helmer Jonathan Levine In Talks To Direct McG-Produced, Stephen Gaghan-Penned Spy Flick 'Dead Spy Running'
13 March 2012 6:01 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
Given that the Bourne, Bond and 'Mission: Impossible' franchises are about as reliable a way of landing a hit as you could ask for, finding a new spy series to turn into a blockbuster is sort of the Holy Grail these days. But clearly, it's trickier to make it work than studio executives would hope for: from "The Saint" and "xXx" to "Shooter," through "Salt" and "Abduction," DVD bargain bins are littered with espionage actioners that never quite got enough traction to sustain a long-running series.
But people will keep trying, and the latest director to get involved is a somewhat surprising one, as Twitch report that Jonathan Levine, the director of indie-minded comedy-dramas "The Wackness" and "50/50," is circling "Dead Spy Running," an adaptation of the 2009 spy novel by Jon Stock, which forms the first of the so-called Legoland Trilogy, focusing on renegade MI6 agent office Daniel Marchant. »
- Oliver Lyttelton
Jonathan Levine in Talks to Direct 'Dead Spy Running' Adaptation
12 March 2012 8:40 PM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
While the director has stayed in mostly low key comedic and dramatic fare like The Wackness and 50/50, with a dip into genre films coming in the form of the zombie romance Warm Bodies, it looks like Jonathan Levine is ready to make his foray into some big action. While Traffic and Syriana screenwriter Stephen Gaghan was slated to direct an adaptation of Dead Spy Running, based on Jon Stock's book of the same name, it sounds like Twitch has heard that Levine is now in talks to direct the film which is being produced by McG and Kevin McCormick, though it's surprising the former producer isn't taking the project himself. Described as John Le Carre (writer of the novel Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy that inspired the film) meets Jason Bourne, here's the official synopsis of the British book: Daniel Marchant, a suspended MI6 officer, is running the London Marathon. »
- Ethan Anderton
Jonathan Levine Eyes McG-Produced ‘Dead Spy Running’
12 March 2012 7:54 PM, PDT | The Film Stage | See recent The Film Stage news »
A short directing history may render these words moot, but it’s still fair to say that the past twelve months have been some of the most productive and lucrative in Jonathan Levine‘s entire career. 50/50 was released in September, Warm Bodies began shooting immediately after (with post-production currently underway), and we now have this. As Twitch reports, the writer-director has been selected by McG to direct Dead Spy Running, a Stephen Gaghan (Traffic, Syriana) and Jamie Moss-scripted adaptation of Jon Stock‘s spy novel that, if all goes as planned, could serve as the first in a trilogy. (We’re still too early in to enter that kind of talk, though.)
Doing a grounded and serious take would make Spy, among other things, another example of Levine‘s willingness to leap from one genre to the next as he sees fit. (For context: He’s done a horror film, »
- jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
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