Press Releases Archive for September, 2011
On John Calley’s Passing
John Calley, who led three major Hollywood studios and produced or championed a constellation of hit films, from CATCH-22 to THE DA VINCI CODE, during a legendary career that spanned more than 50 years, passed away today. He was 81. Memorial arrangements for Mr.Calley are currently being planned and will be held at Sony Pictures…
Read the full article »SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES FILM FORWARD: ADVANCING CULTURAL DIALOGUE TO BE PRESENTED IN JACKSON & PINEY WOODS, MISSISSIPPI
SEPTEMBER 26 – OCTOBER 8 The Piney Woods School, the Mississippi Film Office and Crossroads Film Society Collaborate with the International Film Forward Initiative Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Debra Granik (Winter’s Bone) and Vikramaditya Motwane (Udaan) Among Featured Participants for Screenings and Workshops All Events are Free and Open to the Public JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI (September 12, 2011)…
Read the full article »ACADEMY TO UNVEIL HITCHCOCK’S REDISCOVERED “THE WHITE SHADOW”
September 12, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beverly Hills, CA – The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences will present the American re-premiere of the first three reels of “The White Shadow,” the 1924 movie thought to be the earliest surviving feature film work of Alfred Hitchcock, on Thursday, September 22, at 7:30 p.m. at…
Read the full article »FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES ACQUIRES “SHAME”
Specialty Arm Acquires U. S. Rights TORONTO, Ontario, Canada September 9, 2011 – Fox Searchlight Pictures Presidents Nancy Utley and Stephen Gilula announced today that the company has acquired U. S. rights to the intimate and provocative drama SHAME. The film is directed by Steve McQueen, written by McQueen and Abi Morgan and stars Michael…
Read the full article »SAMUEL GOLDWYN FILMS ACQUIRES ‘DIANA VREELAND: THE EYE HAS TO TRAVEL’ AFTER DAZZLING AUDIENCES AT VENICE AND TELLURIDE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, CANADA (September 9, 2011) – Samuel Goldwyn Films proudly announced today that it has acquired all North American rights to DIANA VREELAND: THE EYE HAS TO TRAVEL directed by Lisa Immordino Vreeland, the wife of the late icon’s grandson. This is her first film. DIANA VREELAND: THE EYE HAS TO TRAVEL…
Read the full article »JULIANNE MOORE AND GREG KINNEAR TO STAR IN THE ENGLISH TEACHER
FILM TO BE PRODUCED BY ARTINA FILMS New York (September 8, 2011) – Artina Films’ announced today Julianne Moore will star in the sophisticated comedy, THE ENGLISH TEACHER. Greg Kinnear was also announced as joining the cast in a key role. Beginning production next month in New York, the film is produced by Naomi Despres,…
Read the full article »PARAMOUNT AND INDIAN PAINTBRUSH TEAM WITH REITMAN, WINSLET, AND BROLIN FOR “LABOR DAY”
HOLLYWOOD, CA (September 9, 2011) – Paramount Pictures and Indian Paintbrush jointly announced today they will co-produce, and Paramount will distribute, Academy Award®-nominated writer / director Jason Reitman’s LABOR DAY starring Academy Award®-winner Kate Winslet and Academy Award® nominee Josh Brolin. Indian Paintbrush will co-finance the project, with the company’s Steven Rales and Mark Roybal…
Read the full article »JOE WRIGHT TO DIRECT ANNA KARENINA; KEIRA KNIGHTLEY, JUDE LAW, AARON JOHNSON TO STAR IN TOM STOPPARD-SCRIPTED ADAPTATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK and LONDON, September 8th, 2011 – Joe Wright will direct the epic romance Anna Karenina, adapted from Leo Tolstoy’s classic novel by Academy Award winner Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love). The Working Title Films production will commence filming in the U.K. and Russia this month. Focus Features will distribute the…
Read the full article »TRIBECA FILM ACQUIRES US RIGHTS TO TONY KAYE’S DETACHMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Provocative Drama Features A Stellar Lead Performance From Adrien Brody, Anchoring An Ensemble Cast That Includes James Caan, Bryan Cranston, Blythe Danner, Marcia Gay Harden, Christina Hendricks, Lucy Liu, William Peterson, Betty Kaye and Sami Gayle New York, NY – September 8, 2011 – Tribeca Film announced today that it has acquired…
Read the full article »Dolby Delivers Premium Digital Cinema Experience to the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival
Dolby’s Content Services team delivers its most comprehensive set of technologies to help filmmakers share their artistic visions San Francisco, September 7, 2011—Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB), announced today that it will provide a suite of Dolby technologies and services to the Toronto International Film Festival® (TIFF) to deliver a premium digital experience for filmmakers…
Read the full article »THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY LAUNCHES NEW LABEL TO BRING NEW CONTENT TO NEW PLATFORMS
Tom Quinn And Jason Janego Named As Co-Presidents, Will Pursue Expansion Of Innovative Distribution Strategies Into Marquee Business New York (September 6, 2011) – The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that Tom Quinn and Jason Janego have joined forces with TWC Co-Chairmen Harvey and Bob Weinstein to create a new TWC label to bring new…
Read the full article »EDDIE MURPHY TO HOST 84TH ACADEMY AWARDS®
September 6, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Beverly Hills, CA – Oscar® nominee Eddie Murphy, whose performing career spans movies, television and the stage, will host this year’s Academy Awards show on Sunday, February 26, 2012, telecast producers Brett Ratner and Don Mischer announced today. This will be Murphy’s first hosting stint on the Oscars®. “Eddie…
Read the full article »SKOLL FOUNDATION EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH SUNDANCE INSTITUTE DOCUMENTARY FILM PROGRAM
For Immediate Release September 6, 2011 Stories of Change: Social Entrepreneurship in Focus Through Documentary Initiative to Continue Through 2013; Additional $1 Million Granted to Program First Story and Impact Workshop for Social Entrepreneurs to be Sept. 19 in New York City Los Angeles, CA — The Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program and the Skoll…
Read the full article »SWARTZ KICKS STRATEGY INTO HIGH GEAR
Former Miramax EVP & 42West Partner Launches Full-Service Entertainment PR/Consulting Firm New York, NY (September 2, 2011) – Founder and President Cynthia Swartz announced today the launch of Strategy PR/Consulting, a bi-coastal full service entertainment public relations and consulting firm. The firm, which will have offices in New York and Los Angeles, will focus on…
Read the full article »HAPPY, HAPPY ENTERS THE RACE FOR THE FOREIGN-LANGUAGE OSCAR
Anne Sewitsky’s Sundance winner is already sold for distribution in the US – among more than 50 other countries. Norwegian director Anne Sewitsky’s feature debut, Happy, Happy (Sykt lykkelig) will be Norway’s Oscar candidate for Best Foreign-Language Feature, the Norwegian Oscar Committee announced today (Thursday, 1 September). The committee selected Happy, Happy from a shortlist…
Read the full article »“STOKER” BEGINS PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY
FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES A UNIT OF FOX FILMED ENTERTAINMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cast includes Mia Wasikowska, Matthew Goode and Nicole Kidman with Dermot Mulroney and Jacki Weaver LOS ANGELES, CA August 31, 2011 – Scott Free Productions, Fox Searchlight Pictures and Indian Paintbrush announced today that principal photography for the psychological thriller STOKER has begun…
Read the full article » 1 Comment »Starz Entertainment Issues Statement on Status of Netflix Affiliation Agreement Renewal Discussions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 1, 2011 – Starz, LLC, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chris Albrecht, issued the following statement today regarding the status of affiliation agreement renewal discussions with Netflix. “Starz Entertainment has ended contract renewal negotiations with Netflix. When the agreement expires on February 28, 2012, Starz will cease to distribute its content on…
Read the full article »SCREEN MEDIA VENTURES NAMES SUZANNE BLECH PRESIDENT OF SCREEN MEDIA FILMS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY (August 31, 2011): Screen Media Ventures today announced the appointment of Suzanne Blech as President of Screen Media Films. During Blech’s more than nine years at Screen Media, she has been a driving force and instrumental in the growth of Screen Media’s theatrical and home entertainment operations and particularly…
Read the full article »38TH TELLURIDE FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2011 FESTIVAL LINEUP
George Clooney, Pierre Étaix and Tilda Swinton to receive Silver Medallion Awards Over twenty-five new features plus revival programs and unique programming from Guest Director Caetano Veloso will be presented as part of the 2011 exhibition Telluride, CO (September 1, 2011) – Telluride Film Festival (September 2-5, 2011), presented by the National Film Preserve, announces…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE George Clooney, Pierre Étaix and Tilda Swinton to receive Silver Medallion Awards Over twenty-five new features plus revival programs and unique programming from Guest Director Caetano Veloso will be presented as part of the 2011 exhibition Telluride, CO (September 1, 2011) – Telluride Film Festival (September 2-5, 2011), presented by the National…
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