Press Releases Archive for February, 2013
TELLURIDE FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ITS 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
New 650 Seat Werner Herzog Theatre to be Complete for 2013 Edition
Read the full article »Patio Theater and Chicago Cinema Society Announce Partnership
The newly re-opened and beautifully restored Patio Theater and The Chicago Cinema Society are very proud to announce their new partnership, which will bring unique independent film programming to the Patio. In addition to the Patio’s standard Hollywood programming, Chicago Cinema Society will be presenting features outside the Patio’s normal schedule, with Friday and Saturday…
Read the full article »VES OPEN LETTER – CALL TO ACTION
In light of current events, the Visual Effects Society issues two calls to action.
Read the full article »EXCLUSIVE MEDIA TO REPRESENT ICON ENTERTAINMENT INTERNATIONAL’S LIBRARY
MEAN STREETS, PROJECT NIM, WHAT WOMEN WANT
Read the full article »85th Academy Awards: Winners
Best Picture: Argo Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln Actress: Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz, Django Unchained Supporting Actress: Anne Hathaway, Les Miserables Directing: Ang Lee, Life of Pi Foreign Language Film: Amour Adapted Screenplay: Chris Terrio, Argo Original Screenplay: Quentin Tarantino, Django Unchained Animated Feature Film: Brave Production Design: Lincoln Cinematography: Life…
Read the full article »THE OSCARS AVAILABLE IN ITS ENTIRETY VIA ABC’S FULL EPISODE PLAYER, HULU AND HULU PLUS FOR A LIMITED TIME BEGINNING MONDAY
February 24, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE OSCARS® SHOW TO BE AVAILABLE IN ITS ENTIRETY VIA ABC’S FULL EPISODE PLAYER, HULU AND HULU PLUS FOR A LIMITED TIME BEGINNING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH THE FULL SHOW ALSO AVAILABLE VIA ABC ON DEMAND BEVERLY HILLS, CA – For the first time, viewers in the…
Read the full article »Quvenzhané Wallis Is ANNIE
QUVENZHANÉ WALLIS TO PLAY ANNIE FOR OVERBROOK ENTERTAINMENT, MARCY MEDIA AND SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT CULVER CITY, Calif., February 24, 2013 – Overbrook Entertainment, Marcy Media, director Will Gluck and Sony Pictures Entertainment have cast Academy Award® nominee Quvenzhané Wallis, the star of Beasts of the Southern Wild, in the title role of Annie, it was…
Read the full article »2012 Independent Spirit Awards
BEST FEATURE Silver Linings Playbook BEST DIRECTOR David O. Russell, Silver Linings Playbook BEST SCREENPLAY Silver Linings Playbook BEST FIRST FEATURE The Perks of Being a Wallflower BEST FIRST SCREENPLAY Safety Not Guaranteed JOHN CASSAVETES AWARD (Best feature made for under $500,000) Middle of Nowhere BEST FEMALE LEAD Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook BEST MALE LEAD John Hawkes,…
Read the full article »2013 Ridenhour Documentary Film Prize Goes To The Invisible War
For Immediate Release New York, NY (February 22, 2013): The Fertel Foundation and The Nation Institute today announced the recipient of the 2013 Ridenhour Documentary Film Prize, which is presented to a documentary for illuminating an underreported subject, or raising awareness around an issue of social importance. The film prize is one of four Ridenhour prizes,…
Read the full article »The Museum of Modern Art and the Film Society of Lincoln Center announce lineup for the 42nd Annual New Directors/New Films
PRESS RELEASE Alexandre Moors’ BLUE CAPRICE is the Opening Night presentation with Penny Lane’s OUR NIXON slated for the Closing Night slot New York, NY, February 22, 2013—The Museum of Modern Art and the Film Society of Lincoln Center announced the full lineup today for the 42nd edition of New Directors/New Films (March 20 –…
Read the full article »Hollywood icons celebrate the Irish in Film: J.J. Abrams, Steven Speilberg and Warren Beatty on hand for the US-Ireland Alliance awards ceremony
For Immediate Release February 21, 2013 Colin Farrell, Lionsgate Vice Chairman Michael Burns, and Academy Award winning makeup artist, Michele Burke, were honored at the US-Ireland Alliance’s annual “Oscar Wilde: Honoring the Irish in Film.” J.J. Abrams welcomed guests to Bad Robot, Abrams’ production company in Santa Monica. Major sponsors were American Airlines and Accenture….
Read the full article »STATEMENT FROM OSCAR®-NOMINATED CO-DIRECTOR OF 5 BROKEN CAMERAS
Los Angeles, CA – February 20, 2013 – “Last night, on my way from Turkey to Los Angeles, CA, my family and I were held at US immigration for about an hour and questioned about the purpose of my visit to the United States. Immigration officials asked for proof that I was nominated for an Academy Award® for…
Read the full article »CHARLIE BRAVO O-SCOPE Oscilloscope Brings On Charlie Olsky As Head Of Publicity
(New York, NY) February 20th, 2013—Oscilloscope Laboratories announced today that it has hired Charlie Olsky as their new Head of Publicity. Olsky, who comes off of four and a half years at Susan Norget Film Promotion, will oversee publicity on all current and future O-Scope releases and will report directly to O-Scope heads Dan Berger…
Read the full article »CBS FILMS ACQUIRES THE COEN BROTHERS’ ‘INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS’
The film stars Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman, Garrett Hedlund, F. Murray Abraham and Justin Timberlake.
Read the full article »2013 WRITERS GUILD AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2013 Los Angeles and New York – The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) tonight announced the winners of the 2013 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for screen, television, radio, news, promotional, videogame, and new media writing at simultaneous…
Read the full article »“ARGO,” “THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK” AND “BRAVE” WIN BIG AT THE 63RD ANNUAL ACE EDDIE AWARDS RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING EDITING IN 2012
“BREAKING BAD,” “NURSE JACKIE” AND “THE NEWSROOM” TOP TELEVISION WINNERS “SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN” TAKES FILM DOC PRIZE AND IN A BRAND NEW CATEGORY THIS YEAR “AMERICAN MASTERS – PHIL OCHS: THERE BUT FOR FORTUNE” WINS BEST EDITED DOCUMENTARY (TELEVISION) STEVEN SPIELBERG, RICHARD MARKS, A.C.E. AND LARRY SILK, A.C.E. RECEIVE SPECIAL HONORS…
Read the full article »OSCILLOSCOPE EXPLORES LIFE AFTER TILLER
Acclaimed Doc Set For Awards Qualifying and Theatrical Release (New York, NY) February 15, 2013—Oscilloscope Laboratories announced today that it has acquired North American rights to Martha Shane’s and Lana Wilson’s directorial debut AFTER TILLER. The film premiered last month at the Sundance Film Festival to universal acclaim. It is scheduled to screen next at…
Read the full article »IFC FILMS TAKES NORTH AMERICAN RIGHTS TO DIRECTOR PAUL SCHRADER’S THE CANYONS
Bret Easton Ellis-Penned Film Starring Lindsay Lohan and James Deen To Have Early Summer Day-and-Date Release
Read the full article »Workshop On Special Effects Make Up And Mouldes And Prostetics For Cinema
If you are interested in taking advantage of this amazing workshop, we advise fast registration, as 2 months away we are already more than 60% full This will be an amazing opportunity for everyone wanting to develop their skills in special effects make up and mouldes and prostetics for cinema, or just getting insight on…
Read the full article »WRITERS GUILD EAST ANNOUNCES TRIBUTE TO NORA EPHRON AT 2013 AWARDS CEREMONY
AUTHOR MEG WOLITZER LEADS TRIBUTE TO AWARD-WINNING WRITER AND DIRECTOR.
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