Television wins new respect from movie elite at Cannes festival Belinda Goldsmith - Reuters - 16 hrs agoBy Belinda Goldsmith CANNES (Reuters) - Actors and directors gathered for the world's leading movie showcase in Cannes this week said television was increasingly luring … More »Television wins new respect from movie elite at Cannes festival
By Belinda Goldsmith CANNES (Reuters) - Actors and directors gathered for the world's leading movie showcase in Cannes this week said television was increasingly luring top talent and should no longer be seen as artistically inferior to the big screen. TV series like "The Wire," "Homeland", "Mad Men," "The Sopranos" and …
WikiLeaks documentary spotlights complexity of Julian Assange Zorianna Kit - Reuters - 18 hrs agoBy Zorianna Kit LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange may claim to be a champion of transparency, but when an Oscar-winning filmmaker wanted to shine … More »WikiLeaks documentary spotlights complexity of Julian Assange
By Zorianna Kit LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange may claim to be a champion of transparency, but when an Oscar-winning filmmaker wanted to shine a light on his rise to fame after publishing secret U.S. diplomatic cables on his website, Assange was none too pleased. Alex Gibney set out to uncover …
How an extreme movie makeover saved 'Fast & Furious' from going direct to DVD Brent Lang - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Fast & Furious 6" has become a road race to riches without a finish line in sight. Roaring into theaters Friday, the movie … More »How an extreme movie makeover saved 'Fast & Furious' from going direct to DVD
By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Fast & Furious 6" has become a road race to riches without a finish line in sight. Roaring into theaters Friday, the movie is expected to generate $80 million or more over the Memorial Day weekend - astounding numbers for a franchise that is more than a decade old, and isn't "Star …
Paddy Considine and Fares Fares join Tom Hardy thriller 'Child 44' Jeff Sneider - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Paddy Considine and Fares Fares ("Zero Dark Thirty") are in negotiations to join the international ensemble of Summit Entertainment's … More »Paddy Considine and Fares Fares join Tom Hardy thriller 'Child 44'
By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Paddy Considine and Fares Fares ("Zero Dark Thirty") are in negotiations to join the international ensemble of Summit Entertainment's Soviet-era thriller "Child 44," TheWrap has learned. The duo will be joining Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace and Gary Oldman in the movie, which Daniel …
'Before Midnight's' director, stars Julie Delpy, Ethan Hawke celebrate 'the lowest-grossing trilogy … Steve Pond - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013By Steve Pond LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "The Hangover Part III" may be the biggest three-quel to hit movie screens this Memorial Day weekend, but in indie circles that … More »'Before Midnight's' director, stars Julie Delpy, Ethan Hawke celebrate 'the lowest-grossing trilogy …
By Steve Pond LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "The Hangover Part III" may be the biggest three-quel to hit movie screens this Memorial Day weekend, but in indie circles that tale of Vegas debauchery will have to take a decided back seat to a man and a woman who'll spend an hour and a half having conversations. "Before Midnight" …
Jon Stewart casts Gael Garcia Bernal as lead in his directorial debut 'Rosewater' Jeff Sneider - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Jon Stewart has tapped Gael Garcia Bernal to star in his feature directorial debut "Rosewater," TheWrap has learned. Scott … More »Jon Stewart casts Gael Garcia Bernal as lead in his directorial debut 'Rosewater'
By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Jon Stewart has tapped Gael Garcia Bernal to star in his feature directorial debut "Rosewater," TheWrap has learned. Scott Rudin is producing with Stewart and Gigi Pritzker of OddLot Entertainment, which is financing the film. Stewart is taking a 12-week hiatus from hosting Comedy …
'Before Midnight' review: Joy and pain, long after happily ever after Alonso Duralde - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013By Alonso Duralde LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - As a rule, we like our love stories to end with a big kiss between the boy and the girl (or other combinations thereof) … More »'Before Midnight' review: Joy and pain, long after happily ever after
By Alonso Duralde LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - As a rule, we like our love stories to end with a big kiss between the boy and the girl (or other combinations thereof) who have overcome obstacles and issues before setting off together on a life of perfect, eternal romance, unsullied by imperfection or boredom or change or …
eOne picks up Princess Diana biopic starring Naomi Watts Lucas Shaw - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013By Lucas Shaw NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Entertainment One has secured domestic distribution rights to "Diana," a biopic of the late princess starring Naomi Watts, the … More »eOne picks up Princess Diana biopic starring Naomi Watts
By Lucas Shaw NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Entertainment One has secured domestic distribution rights to "Diana," a biopic of the late princess starring Naomi Watts, the company announced on Thursday. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Oliver Hirschbiegel ("Downfall") directed the film from a script by Stephen Jeffreys. The film depicts …
Amanda Seyfried to star in Noah Baumbach's 'While We're Young' Jeff Sneider - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Fresh off a SAG nomination for her turn as Cosette in "Les Miserables," Amanda Seyfried is in final negotiations to join Ben … More »Amanda Seyfried to star in Noah Baumbach's 'While We're Young'
By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Fresh off a SAG nomination for her turn as Cosette in "Les Miserables," Amanda Seyfried is in final negotiations to join Ben Stiller, Naomi Watts and Adam Driver in Noah Baumbach's indie movie "While We're Young," TheWrap has learned. Seyfried emerged as a potential candidate …
Graphic sex in applauded lesbian love story gets Cannes buzzing Alexandria Sage - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013By Alexandria Sage CANNES (Reuters) - An intimate love story between two young women received rave reviews from critics at the Cannes film festival despite explicit lesbian … More »Graphic sex in applauded lesbian love story gets Cannes buzzing
By Alexandria Sage CANNES (Reuters) - An intimate love story between two young women received rave reviews from critics at the Cannes film festival despite explicit lesbian sex scenes that could limit the film's distribution. "La Vie d'Adele - Chapitre 1 & 2" ("Blue is the Warmest Color") is a poignant tale of love and …
WikiLeaks doc director on Julian Assange: 'The balls of this guy - I thought, 'wow.' Sharon Waxman - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013By Sharon Waxman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange seemed like an intriguing topic for prolific documentarian Alex Gibney, but little did he … More »WikiLeaks doc director on Julian Assange: 'The balls of this guy - I thought, 'wow.'
By Sharon Waxman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange seemed like an intriguing topic for prolific documentarian Alex Gibney, but little did he know the rabbit hole of secrets, lies and hypocrisy he would find as he dug into his subject. Gibney's latest work, "We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks," …
Viggo Mortensen to receive Dennis Hopper Award at AMFM Fest Steve Pond - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013By Steve Pond LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Viggo Mortensen will receive the fourth annual Dennis Lee Hopper Award at this year's inaugural AMFM Fest in California's Coachella … More »Viggo Mortensen to receive Dennis Hopper Award at AMFM Fest
By Steve Pond LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Viggo Mortensen will receive the fourth annual Dennis Lee Hopper Award at this year's inaugural AMFM Fest in California's Coachella Valley, Film 4 Change announced on Thursday. Mortensen, an actor, writer, poet and visual artist, will receive the award at a ceremony in the desert …
Zach Braff taught crowdfunding to Woody Allen - and he liked it Greg Gilman - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013By Greg Gilman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Reaction to Zach Braff's use of Kickstarter to fund his next indie film has been mixed, to say the least. But according to … More »Zach Braff taught crowdfunding to Woody Allen - and he liked it
By Greg Gilman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Reaction to Zach Braff's use of Kickstarter to fund his next indie film has been mixed, to say the least. But according to the "Scrubs" star, Woody Allen is "riveted" by it. During an interview on SiriusXM talk show "Unmasked," Braff said that the Oscar-winning "Annie Hall" director …
- 'American Horror Story' star Evan Peters joins 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' Greg Gilman - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013
By Greg Gilman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Evan Peters, an actor who has portrayed a lead in both seasons of FX's "American Horror Story," has been cast as super-fast … More »'American Horror Story' star Evan Peters joins 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'
By Greg Gilman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Evan Peters, an actor who has portrayed a lead in both seasons of FX's "American Horror Story," has been cast as super-fast mutant Quicksilver in "X-Men: Days of Future Past." As he's done with other additions to the upcoming sequel, like the return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, …
Cannes documentary makers focus on Jackie Stewart, Pele and Ali Mike Davidson - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013By Mike Davidson CANNES (Reuters) - Three years after "Senna", the hit film biography of the late Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, sporting documentaries about Jackie … More »Cannes documentary makers focus on Jackie Stewart, Pele and Ali
By Mike Davidson CANNES (Reuters) - Three years after "Senna", the hit film biography of the late Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, sporting documentaries about Jackie Stewart, Muhammad Ali and Pele are competing for attention at the Cannes Film Festival. In "Weekend of a Champion", the Polish-French filmmaker Roman …
Bradley Cooper back for one last Hollywood 'Hangover' Piya Sinha-Roy - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013By Piya Sinha-Roy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After years of struggling to break into the Hollywood A-list from television, actor Bradley Cooper has gained some serious recognition … More »Bradley Cooper back for one last Hollywood 'Hangover'
By Piya Sinha-Roy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After years of struggling to break into the Hollywood A-list from television, actor Bradley Cooper has gained some serious recognition for his work on the silver screen. Cooper returns to the comedy franchise, "The Hangover," which skyrocketed his career, after dramatic roles that …
6 lessons Hollywood needs to learn from 'The Fast & The Furious' Brent Lang - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Fast & the Furious 6" is widely expected to dominate the Memorial Day box office and potentially become the highest grossing … More »6 lessons Hollywood needs to learn from 'The Fast & The Furious'
By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Fast & the Furious 6" is widely expected to dominate the Memorial Day box office and potentially become the highest grossing film in the lucrative franchise's history. For a franchise keep growing as it enters its second decade and sixth installment is nearly unheard of in Hollywood, …
- Box Office: 'Hangover Part III' Grosses $3.1M at Late Night Showings Brent Lang - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013
By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Debauchery paid off in a big way for "The Hangover Part III," as the latest installment in the black-out franchise generated … More »Box Office: 'Hangover Part III' Grosses $3.1M at Late Night Showings
By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Debauchery paid off in a big way for "The Hangover Part III," as the latest installment in the black-out franchise generated $3.1 million in late night screenings on Wednesday, according to studio estimates. That's a strong number for midnight shows on a hump day, though it can't …
- 'Epic' review: Moments of delight pep up a crushingly familiar story Alonso Duralde - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
By Alonso Duralde LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - When everything around you is stultifyingly familiar, it's the tiny variations that catch your attention. And in "Epic," … More »'Epic' review: Moments of delight pep up a crushingly familiar story
By Alonso Duralde LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - When everything around you is stultifyingly familiar, it's the tiny variations that catch your attention. And in "Epic," when the filmmakers take little detours from the reluctant-warrior-accepts-his/her-destiny plot, it brings some desperately needed livening up to what otherwise …
'Hunger Games' Josh Hutcherson to star in and produce 'Ape' Jeff Sneider - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - After conquering "The Hunger Games," Josh Hutcherson is set to star in the dark psychological thriller "Ape" for Atomic Owl … More »'Hunger Games' Josh Hutcherson to star in and produce 'Ape'
By Jeff Sneider LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - After conquering "The Hunger Games," Josh Hutcherson is set to star in the dark psychological thriller "Ape" for Atomic Owl Pictures and JetLag Productions. Miguel Sapochnik ("Repo Men") will direct the film from a script by newcomer Jon Johnstone. Bree Herzog is producing for …
Cannes: Lionsgate nabs U.S. rights to Clive Owen crime drama Brent Lang - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Lionsgate nabbed U.S. distribution rights to the crime drama "Blood Ties" from Worldview Entertainment, the studio said Wednesday … More »Cannes: Lionsgate nabs U.S. rights to Clive Owen crime drama
By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Lionsgate nabbed U.S. distribution rights to the crime drama "Blood Ties" from Worldview Entertainment, the studio said Wednesday from the Cannes Film Festival. The film premiered at the French Riviera gathering this week and features Clive Owen, Billy Crudup, Mila Kunis, Zoé Saldana, …
Ryan Gosling's 'Only God Forgives': Critics really, really hate the crime drama Brent Lang - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013(Strong language in paragraph 7) By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Ryan Gosling must be feeling pretty happy about his decision to skip the red carpet at Cannes … More »Ryan Gosling's 'Only God Forgives': Critics really, really hate the crime drama
(Strong language in paragraph 7) By Brent Lang LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Ryan Gosling must be feeling pretty happy about his decision to skip the red carpet at Cannes this year. Critics at the Riviera film festival vivisected "Only God Forgives," his ultra-violent collaboration with Nicolas Winding Refn, leaving it as …
'Great Gatsby' director, cast come home with Sydney premiere Thuy Ong - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013By Thuy Ong SYDNEY (Reuters) - Director Baz Luhrmann brought "The Great Gatsby" home on Wednesday for its Australian premiere, with box-office success for the Sydney-produced … More »'Great Gatsby' director, cast come home with Sydney premiere
By Thuy Ong SYDNEY (Reuters) - Director Baz Luhrmann brought "The Great Gatsby" home on Wednesday for its Australian premiere, with box-office success for the Sydney-produced film bolstering hopes for the resurgence of the local film industry. The film, set in 1920s New York and starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby, …
- Damon Lindelof admits 'Star Trek' strip down was 'gratuitous,' 'misogynistic' moment Greg Gilman - Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013
By Greg Gilman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Star Trek Into Darkness" co-writer Damon Lindelof has kind of, sort of apologized for anyone offended by the gratuitous display … More »Damon Lindelof admits 'Star Trek' strip down was 'gratuitous,' 'misogynistic' moment
By Greg Gilman LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Star Trek Into Darkness" co-writer Damon Lindelof has kind of, sort of apologized for anyone offended by the gratuitous display of Alice Eve's nearly-naked body in movie theaters (and the movie's marketing) around the world. "I copped to the fact that we should have done a better …
Danish director Refn splatters Cannes festival with violence Belinda Goldsmith - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013By Belinda Goldsmith CANNES (Reuters) - An ultra-violent thriller set in the Bangkok underworld of brothels and fight clubs came under attack at the Cannes film festival … More »Danish director Refn splatters Cannes festival with violence
By Belinda Goldsmith CANNES (Reuters) - An ultra-violent thriller set in the Bangkok underworld of brothels and fight clubs came under attack at the Cannes film festival on Wednesday for its bloodletting which Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn defended as art. "Only God Forgives" by Refn, who won the best director award …
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