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First Teaser Trailer and Poster for Blood Ties with Clive Owen, Billy Crudup & Mila Kunis

20 hours ago | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »

Making its world premiere out at Cannes this week, Blood Ties sees acclaimed French director Guillaume Canet making his English language debut, bringing together one of the best casts of the year for the upcoming thriller.

Led by Clive Owen and Billy Crudup as two brothers in 1970s New York, the film has screened Out of Competition at Cannes, and now Mars, its French distributor, have debuted the first red-band international teaser trailer and a very cool, retro-looking poster.

New York, 1974. Fifty year-old Chris has just been released on good behavior after several years in prison following a gangland murder. Waiting for him reluctantly outside the prison gates is his younger brother, Frank, a cop with a bright future. Chris and Frank have always been different, and their father, Leon, who’d raised them alone, seems strangely to prefer Chris – this, despite all his troubles.

Yet blood ties are the ones that bind. »

- Kenji Lloyd

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Trailer For Cannes Crime Drama ‘Blood Ties’ With Clive Owen, Marion Cotillard, Mila Kunis & More

22 hours ago | The Film Stage | See recent The Film Stage news »

Although James Gray‘s The Immigrant has yet to premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, audiences got a taste of his work with the crime drama Blood Ties, which bowed over the weekend. Co-written by the Two Lovers helmer the film marks the English-language debut of Guillaume Canet (Tell No One) and we’ve now got the first [...] »

- Jack Cunliffe

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Weinstein Screens Early Oscar Bait At Cannes

18 May 2013 6:26 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »

Cannes, France — The Weinstein Company's fall slate of awards contenders will feature a glamorous Grace Kelly, a brawny Nelson Mandela and a mysterious J.D. Salinger.

Harvey Weinstein previewed some of his company's most anticipated upcoming releases at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday. He's made a habit of such previews, doing the same in 2012 for the Oscar-winning films "Django Unchained" and "Silver Linings Playbook." Last year, Weinstein said, was "as good as any year at Miramax" – the first film company run by Weinstein and his brother Bob.

Nicole Kidman, a jury member at the festival, was on hand to introduce footage of "Grace of Monaco," in which she stars as Kelly after wedding Prince Rainier III (played by Tim Roth). It looks to be the kind of grand, alluring performance that often leads to an Oscar nomination.

"She has to go to a jury meeting to hopefully decide which of »

- AP

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Worldview Entertainment Options Marilyn Monroe Biopic, Blonde, From Director Andrew Dominik

18 May 2013 5:00 AM, PDT | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »

Worldview Entertainment has optioned the Marilyn Monroe biopic, Blonde, from writer-director Andrew Dominik (“Killing Them Softly,” “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford”). The screenplay was adapted from the Joyce Carol Oates fictionalized biography of the late starlet. Wild Bunch is handling international sales on the project, while CAA, who arranged financing, will be packaging and representing the domestic rights.

“Andrew is an extremely talented writer and director and we are big fans of his work. ‘Blonde’ is a fantastic project and we are looking forward to seeing it come to life,” said Worldview CEO, Christopher Woodrow.

Dominik is represented by CAA.

Worldview’s 2013 slate includes the upcoming drama, “Song One,” starring Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway; Zach Braff’s drama, “Wish I was Here;” David Gordon Green’s drama, “Manglehorn,” starring Academy Award winner Al Pacino; and two studio co-financing deals: Academy Award nominee Alejandro Gonzalez Innaritu’s comedy, »

- Michelle McCue

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Harvey Weinstein presents autumn preview

17 May 2013 10:02 PM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »

This year's Majestic Hotel party sees host of films showcased and stars including Nicole Kidman join producer on stage

Around Oscar time this year, cheeky host Seth Macfarlane noted that the race being now run, and the winners and losers more or less apparent, thousands of dejected actresses were at least spared the burden of saying they found Harvey Weinstein attractive. But on Friday night here in Cannes, the cyclical business of finding Harvey sexy – for both men and women – began again in a big way as the great man unveiled his slate of upcoming projects at his annual party at the Majestic Hotel.

At this same bash last year, things were far more subdued: a few cocktails, a few trailers and we were all back outside, milling about on the Croisette in pretty short order. This, by contrast, was a massive event, with around nine or 10 films being showcased »

- Peter Bradshaw

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Cannes 2013: Weinsteins Unveil Footage of 'Grace of Monaco', 'Salinger' and 'Mandela'

17 May 2013 2:38 PM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

Anant Singh, Yuen Wo Ping, Harvey Weinstein, Rooney Mara, (unknown), Octavia Spencer, Melonie Diaz, Michael B. Jordan, Naomie Harris and Ryan Coogler at the Majestic Hotel This evening I attended the Weinstein Co.'s Cannes presentation in which they revealed information, footage and trailers from all of their upcoming 2013 releases, both domestically and abroad. For the most part what was shown has already been seen such as trailers for The Butler, August: Osage County, The Grandmaster and Fruitvale Station plus a clip from Nicolas Winding Refn's Only God Forgives, all of which I have included below in this recap of events, which did also feature some new footage from a selection of films. Weinstein himself seemed most proud of the upcoming, Shane Salerno-directed portrait of J.D. Salinger, which is aptly titled Salinger and 2013 Cannes jury member Nicole Kidman was on hand to offer a few words on Grace of Monaco, »

- Brad Brevet

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Cannes 2013: 'The Immigrant' Footage Showcases Firecracker Turns From Joaquin Phoenix & Marion Cotillard

17 May 2013 2:08 PM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »

A definite highlight of tonight’s Weinstein 2013 slate preview at Cannes, which we ran through in large part here, was a film that has been one of our most anticipated of this whole festival -- James Gray’s “The Immigrant.” With Gray uncharacteristically confident about the film in its unfinished form every time we’ve spoken to him, calling it “the best thing I’ve ever done,” our expectations are high. However one tiny niggling concern this writer has experienced has been about the lack of promotional material around Jeremy Renner, who plays the pivotal role of the magician who, as far as the synopsis tells us, seeks to rescue Cotillard’s Ewa from the clutches of the wicked Bruno (Joaquin Phoenix). Frankly, we’d bet the farm on Cotillard and Phoenix delivering phenomenal performances -- indeed Phoenix already has, three times over, for Gray. Renner however is somewhat more »

- Jessica Kiang

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Producers Bruno Wu, Pierre-Ange Le Pogam Form Joint Venture (Exclusive)

17 May 2013 10:00 AM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »

Two of the biggest names in European and Chinese movie biz, Pierre-Ange Le Pogam at Paris’ Stone Angels and Bruno Wu at China’s Seven Swords, have created Angel Storm, a joint venture to develop and produce action thrillers and franchises with global appeal.

First projects on Angel Storm’s slate are “Shanghai,” to go into production early 2014, and “Triangle.”

Wu and Le Pogam will produce. Stone Angels will handle distribution rights in France, Seven Stars will distribute in China. Films will have European and Chinese talent and settings: “Shanghai” reportedly moves from southern France to Shanghai. Le Pogam will arrange international and U.S. distribution.

Wu was very busy in the global entertainment scene last year. In February 2012 he announced the creation of an $800 million film fund, with help from CAA. He also pacted with helmer Justin Lin to create Perfect Storm Entertainment; backed John H. Lee’s remake »

- John Hopewell and Elsa Keslassy

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Watch: Marion Cotillard and Jeremy Renner in First Clip from James Gray's Cannes Competitor 'The Immigrant' (Video)

17 May 2013 9:22 AM, PDT | Thompson on Hollywood | See recent Thompson on Hollywood news »

Check out this first brief clip from James Gray's Cannes competition title "The Immigrant," starring Marion Cotillard, Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Renner, which centers on a woman's turbulent immigration from her native Poland to New York City. In the clip, Renner's character offers some advice to Cotillard's troubled Ewa, who is bedecked in a 1920s embellished headband and frock.  The film is Gray's first since 2008's "Two Lovers," also starring Phoenix. It premieres late next week on Friday, May 24. Here's a more detailed plot synopsis:1920. In search of a new start and the American dream, Ewa Cybulski (Marion Cotillard) and her sister Magda sail to New York from their native Poland. When they reach Ellis Island, doctors discover that Magda is ill, and the two women are separated. Ewa is released onto the mean streets of Manhattan while her sister is quarantined. Alone, with nowhere to turn and desperate to reunite with Magda, »

- Beth Hanna

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Watch: First Clip From James Gray's Cannes Competitor 'The Immigrant' With Marion Cotillard & Jeremy Renner

17 May 2013 7:40 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »

We were only just talking about Playlist favorite James Gray, and his new secret sci-fi project, earlier this morning, and there's clearly something in the water, because the first tantalizing, albeit brief, clip from the "We Own The Night" director's new film, "The Immigrant," has arrived. Premiering in competition at Cannes next week, the film is a 1920-set tale starring Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Renner and Joaquin Phoenix. The first two feature in the clip, which runs less than thirty seconds, but provides a promising glimpse into what might be our most anticipated premiere on the Croisette this year. Remind yourself of the synopsis, and watch the clip, below, and stay tuned for our review of "The Immigrant" in the second half of next week.  1920. In search of a new start and the American dream, Ewa Cybulski (Marion Cotillard) and her sister Magda sail to New York from their native Poland. »

- Oliver Lyttelton

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James Gray Working On An Untitled Sci-Fi Thriller

17 May 2013 5:29 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »

One of the reasons we've been so excited for Cannes this year is that the festival sees the unveiling of not one, but two new films featuring the involvement of one of our favorite directors, James Gray. The "We Own The Night" helmer is back with his first directorial effort since 2008's "Two Lovers," in the shape of period piece "The Immigrant," staring Marion Cotillard, Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Renner, and he also helped Guillaume Canet pen the script to crime tale "Blood Ties," with Clive Owen and Billy Crudup. But once the films screen in the next week, Gray's schedule is clear (beyond the usual promotional commitments). The director's been attached in recent years to two big-budget studio pictures, "The Lost City Of Z" and thriller "The Grey Man," and said not long ago that he thought that the latter might be next, but Brad Pitt dropped out of »

- Oliver Lyttelton

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Cannes: Festival Darling James Gray Sets Up Sci-Fi Thriller

17 May 2013 5:23 AM, PDT | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »

Filmmaker James Gray, who is returning this year to the Cannes Film Festival with his latest directing effort, is set to direct an sci-fi thriller for Rt Features. The logline is being kept under strict wraps. Gray will direct from a script he wrote with Ethan Gross (Fringe); CAA brokered the deal and is representing domestic rights. Rt founder and CEO Rodrigo Teixeira will serve as producer, with the company's Sophie Mas and Lourenco Sant Anna executive producing. Story: 'The Bling Ring' Steals the Spotlight at Cannes Premiere Gray's upcoming film The Immigrant, a period piece starring Jeremy Renner, Joaquin

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- Pamela McClintock

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Movie Poster of the Week: The Posters of the 2013 Cannes Competition

17 May 2013 4:36 AM, PDT | MUBI | See recent MUBI news »

Above: Nicolas Winding Refn’s Only God Forgives (France/Denmark)

If there were a Palme d’Or for posters (and there used to be) then this widely seen neon devil teaser for Nicholas Winding Refn’s Only God Forgives would seem to have it in the bag right now. The rest of the posters for the films in the main Competition at Cannes this year are a somewhat lackluster bunch. Truth be told, some may be nothing more than press kit covers (the Jarmusch and the Kore-eda), and some are only promos rushed out in the short window of opportunity before the festival. This time last year, one of the films that ended up having the most interesting posters of all, Holy Motors, had nothing to show for itself come festival time. Among this year’s crop I’m quite fond of two of the most finished looking of the posters: Grigris and Heli, »

- Adrian Curry

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Cannes: ‘The Immigrant’ Helmer James Gray Sets Up Next With Rt Features

17 May 2013 4:00 AM, PDT | Deadline New York | See recent Deadline New York news »

Rt Features has set James Gray to direct an untitled script he penned with Fringe writer Ethan Gross. Rt’s founder and CEO Rodrigo Teixeira will serve as a producer, with the company’s Sophie Mas and Lourenço Sant’ Anna executive producing. Gray’s new film, The Immigrant, is screening at Cannes in competition. That film stars Jeremy Renner, Joaquin Phoenix, and Marion Cotillard, and The Weinstein Company will distribute the film in the U.S. Details about the new film, a sci-fi thriller, are being kept under wraps. Brazil-based Rt Features recently produced Noah Baumbach’s Frances Ha, starring Greta Gerwig, Mickey Sumner, and Adam Driver, and Kelly Reichardt’s Night Moves, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Dakota Fanning. CAA will sell domestic. »

- MIKE FLEMING JR

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James Gray Sets Sci-Fi Project At Rt Features

16 May 2013 11:00 PM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »

Brazil-based Rt Features has come on board to produce an untitled James Gray sci-fi thriller based on Gray’s original script from which he will direct.

Deal was announced Friday at Cannes. Rt CEO Rodrigo Teixeira will produce, with the company’s Sophie Mas and Lourenco Sant’ Anna executive producing.

Ethan Gross, who was a writer on the show “Fringe,” will co-write with Gray.

Further details about the project are being kept under wraps.

CAA brokered the deal, and will be selling domestic rights.

Rt Features recently produced Noah Baumbach’s “Frances Ha,” starring Greta Gerwig, Mickey Sumner and Adam Driver, and Kelly Reichardt’s “Night Moves,” starring Jesse Eisenberg and Dakota Fanning.

Gray’s “The Immigrant,” starring Jeremy Renner, Joaquin Phoenix and Marion Cotillard, will be screened in competition at Cannes. The Weinstein Company has U.S. distribution rights.

The Immigrant” is the third film by Gray to play »

- Dave McNary

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Smart Art Films Thrive at the Right Price

16 May 2013 3:00 PM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »

In the movie business, the label “art film” isn’t always a deal-breaker.

Nowhere is this more apparent than at Cannes, where films that might seem obscure to your average Hollywood studio executive rack up worldwide presales and receive the kind of attention devoted to Brad Pitt strolling down the Croissette.

Consider some of the filmmakers in this year’s lineup: Sofia Coppola, James Gray, Alexander Payne, Roman Polanski, James Toback. They’re not exactly synonymous with blockbusters, but in the realm of global film financing, their names attract coin — at the right budget and with key cast attached.

Producers and financiers say the principal ingredients to getting these movies made are much the same as they were in the past: packages that yield foreign presales, securing locations that provide soft money and tax incentives, and foraging around for ways to cover the risk against the lack of domestic distribution. »

- Anthony Kaufman

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Worldview Nears $70 Million in New Coin (Exclusive)

16 May 2013 7:24 AM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »

Worldview Entertainment is closing in on a four-year, $30 million credit facility with Comerica Bank, and has received a new $40 million equity infusion from its existing investors.

Deal nearly doubles the company’s existing capital base, and gives the “Devil’s Knot” production shingle more financing muscle to compete in an increasingly crowded indie sector.

Comerica, an active lender in the single-picture space, will provide coin that can be used for gap financing and to back up foreign presales and tax credits.

As more sales and production outfits have entered the independent film world in the past two years, it’s become increasingly important for producers to leverage their own capital sources to access the best talent and projects. Worldview’s chief executive officer Christopher Woodrow and chief operating officer Molly Conners typically select projects with budgets up to $50 million.

Worldview is producing Cannes title “Blood Ties,” screening out of competition, »

- Rachel Abrams

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Cannes 2013: New Images from Behind The Candelabra, Nebraska, The Immigrant, and As I Lay Dying

15 May 2013 11:19 AM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »

The 2013 Cannes Film Festival begins today, and new images have been released for these movies in the fest's line-up: Behind the Candelabra – Directed by Steven Soderbergh, starring Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Dan Aykroyd, Rob Lowe, and Debbie Reynolds. Nebraska – Directed by Alexander Payne, starring Bruce Dern, Will Forte, Stacy Keach, and Bob Odenkirk. The Immigrant – Directed by James Gray, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Marion Cotillard, and Jeremy Renner. As I Lay Dying – Directed and starring James Franco, co-starring Tim Blake Nelson, Logan Marshall-Green, and Danny McBride. Hit the jump for the images and synopses.  The 2013 Cannes Film Festival runs from May 15 - May 26th. Here's the synopsis for Behind the Candelabra: Before Elvis, before Elton John, Madonna and Lady Gaga, there was Liberace: virtuoso pianist, outrageous entertainer and flamboyant star of stage and television. Liberace lived lavishly and embraced a lifestyle of excess both on and off stage. In summer »

- Matt Goldberg

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First Clip from Alexander Payne’s Nebraska with Bruce Dern & Will Forte

15 May 2013 8:00 AM, PDT | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »

Following 2011’s Oscar-winning The Descendants, Alexander Payne is bound for Cannes this month with his latest film, Nebraska.

The film is screening In Competition at Cannes, alongside the likes of Nicolas Winding Refn’s Only God Forgives, the Coen Brothers’ Inside Llewyn Davis, James Gray’s The Immigrant, and a slew of other anticipated titles. And we can’t wait to hear the first reviews from the festival. Smart money says that Nebraska is going to be a strong contender come Oscar season this year.

With its premiere out in France just a few days away, the festival has debuted the first clip from the film, giving us a look at Payne’s family drama/comedy.

A poor old man living in Montana escapes repeatedly from his house to go to Nebraska to collect a sweepstakes prize he thinks he has won. Frustrated by his increasing dementia, his family debates »

- Kenji Lloyd

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Cannes Market Loaded With Star-Driven, English-Language Pics

14 May 2013 12:45 PM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »

In a frantic run-up to the annual film market, a cloudburst of English-language movies has swept onto the international stage.

“It’s nightmarish, amazing. This is going to be one of the busiest Cannes ever,” said Ivan Boeing of Brazilian distributor Imagem.

Martin Moszkowicz, at Germany’s Constantin, agrees that last year was robust but this year is even more so.

“There’s a huge number of projects being offered. We’ve gotten well over 200 projects over the last two or three weeks,” he said.

But he cautioned that two-thirds of projects received weren’t ready to come on to the market because they didn’t have a finished screenplay, or a director or cast fully attached.

And without these elements, there’s no guarantee they will happen.

“For the last year or two, studios have been offloading films like ‘A Walk Among the Tombstones,’ ‘American Hustle,’ ‘Solace’ and ‘The »

- John Hopewell and Dave McNary

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