Press Releases Archive for February, 2011
Cinedigm Digital Cinema, Lionsgate and Exclusive Media Present a One-Night Special Screening of Memento
Cinedigm Digital Cinema, Lionsgate and Exclusive Media Present a One-Night Special Screening of the Academy Award(R) Nominated Film Memento on February 17th in Select Theatres Across North America LOS ANGELES, CA — 02/09/11 — Ten years after its powerful theatrical debut, the classic thriller Memento, released by Exclusive Media Group’s Newmarket Films, celebrates its anniversary with…
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Strand Releasing has acquired all U.S. rights to Tom Tykwer’s 3 (Drei) from the Match Factory. The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival, is also being presented in this year’s Berlinale. The romantic drama centers around a longtime married couple that faces a unique challenge when they both…
Read the full article »AMERICAN CINEMA EDITORS (ACE) HONORS VETERAN EDITORS MICHAEL BROWN, A.C.E. AND MICHAEL KAHN, A.C.E. WITH LIFETIME CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED AT THE 61st ANNUAL ACE EDDIE AWARDS ON FEBRUARY 19, 2011 Universal City, February 7, 2011 – American Cinema Editors (ACE) will honor veteran editors Michael Brown, A.C.E. and Michael Kahn, A.C.E. with the organization’s prestigious Lifetime Career Achievement Award at the 61st Annual ACE Eddie Awards on…
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Variance Films Acquires Theatrical Rights To New John Sayles Philippine-American War film, AMIGO Film to be released in an innovative dual-release strategy on August 20, 2011 New York, February 7, 2011 – Variance Films has acquired all U.S. theatrical rights to AMIGO, the seventeenth feature film from acclaimed writer-director John Sayles (“Lone Star,” “Matewan,” “Honeydripper”),…
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10 films to air in celebration of documentary studio’s 45th Anniversary CHICAGO — February 3, 2011 — WTTW, Chicago’s premier public television station, will broadcast a year-long series of award-winning documentaries from Kartemquin Films, the producers of HOOP DREAMS, TYPEFACE and the 2011 Sundance Film festival hit THE INTERRUPTERS, to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the nonprofit Chicago…
Read the full article »AMC THEATRES® HOSTS 5th ANNUAL BEST PICTURE SHOWCASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ten Movies. Two Days. One Oscar®. Tickets on Sale Now for Special Event on Feb. 19 & 26 Kansas City, Mo. (February 7, 2011) – AMC Theatres (AMC), a leading theatrical exhibition and entertainment company, is proud to announce the 5th annual AMC Best Picture ShowcaseSM, the highly anticipated event by movie…
Read the full article »LIGHTNING STRIKES FOR ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS’ THUNDER SOUL : Jamie Foxx to present award-winning documentary
LOS ANGELES, February 4, 2011 – Much as Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry were inspired to put their weight behind last year’s Oscar contender Precious, Jamie Foxx has jumped on board to present one of this year’s most uplifting, crowd-pleasing music documentaries, Thunder Soul. Nominated for Best Documentary at the upcoming Spirit Awards, and winner…
Read the full article »THE QUEEN APPLAUDS THE KING’S SPEECH
H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth Enjoys Private Screening of Academy Award®-Nominated Film About Her Father, King George VI New York, NY, February 4, 2011 – The Weinstein Company (TWC) is honored to learn that Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth, has enjoyed a private screening of THE KING’S SPEECH, as reported by Duncan Larcombe, Royal Editor, in today’s…
Read the full article »ZACHARY LEVI, ALAN MENKEN, MANDY MOORE, RANDY NEWMAN, GWYNETH PALTROW, A.R. RAHMAN AND FLORENCE + THE MACHINE TO PERFORM AT 83RD ACADEMY AWARDS
February 4, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beverly Hills, CA – Eighty-third Academy Awards telecast producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer today announced the artists who will perform the nominated songs on the Kodak Theatre stage on Oscar Night®. Gwyneth Paltrow will perform “Coming Home” from the film “Country Strong.” Original Song nominee A.R. Rahman and…
Read the full article »CHYDZIK MEDIA GROUP MARRIES IFC FILMS TO DERMOT MULRONEY PIC LOVE, WEDDING, MARRIAGE
New York, NY (February 3, 2011) – IFC Films announced today that the company is acquiring North American rights to actor Dermot Mulroney’s (THE FAMILY STONE, MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING) directorial debut LOVE, WEDDING, MARRIAGE. The romantic comedy, which was produced by Michelle Chydzik Sowa (THE WEDDING DATE) and written by Anouska Chydzik Bryson and…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Los Angeles, CA (February 2, 2011) – Guy East and Nigel Sinclair, Co-Chairmen of Exclusive Media Group (“Exclusive”), announced today that the company has brought Chris Miller on board to serve as President of Film Finance Operations for Exclusive, and as the new President of Spitfire Pictures. Miller makes the move to…
Read the full article »monterey’s Next Stop on “Road to Nowhere”: SXSW
For Immediate Release February 2, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA – monterey media is thrilled to announce that legendary film director Monte Hellman’s “Road to Nowhere” is an Official Selection of the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival, taking place March 11 – 19, 2011 in Austin, Texas. The festival announced their complete…
Read the full article »TRIBECA FILM AND MIRAMAX ANNOUNCE DISTRIBUTION DEAL FOR LAST NIGHT
TRIBECA FILM AND MIRAMAX ANNOUNCE DISTRIBUTION DEAL FOR LAST NIGHT STARRING KEIRA KNIGHTLEY, SAM WORTHINGTON, EVA MENDES AND GUILLAUME CANET FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Release Planned in Spring for Ensemble Romance [New York and Santa Monica February 2, 2011] – Tribeca Film and Miramax today announced they are teaming up on the U.S. release of…
Read the full article »PwC Tabulates Final Ballots for 83rd Academy Awards, Continuing a 77-Year Tradition of Guarding Hollywood’s Best Kept Secrets
BEVERLY HILLS, Feb. 2, 2011 – This year, PwC celebrates its 77th year leading the Oscars® balloting process on behalf of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the Academy). With final ballots mailed today and completed ballots due on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 (by 5 p.m.), PwC continues its tradition in tabulating the…
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February 2, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beverly Hills, CA – Final ballots for the 83rd Academy Awards® were mailed today (February 2) to the 5,755 voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Completed ballots must be returned to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) by 5 p.m. Tuesday, February 22. Ballots received after the deadline…
Read the full article »James Cameron Named 2011 Recipient Of The Harold Lloyd Award By International 3D Society
LOS ANGELES—February 1, 2011—James Cameron has been named the 2011 recipient of the Harold Lloyd Award, it was announced today by the International 3D Society in Hollywood. “James Cameron has embodied Harold Lloyd’s vision and passion for dazzling audiences across the globe. With ‘Avatar’ and his commitment to 3D storytelling, it is appropriate that he…
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