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Press release: The Queen applauds The King’s Speech

February 4th, 2011 | Add a Comment

Tweet 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 edition of The Sun. The film, directed by Tom Hooper and written by David Seidler, tells the story of Her Majesty’s father, King George VI, as he struggles to overcome a crippling speech impediment while grappling with his sudden, unexpected ascension to throne and the mounting danger of Nazi Germany. THE KING’S SPEECH stars Colin Firth as King George VI, Geoffrey Rush as the King’s speech therapist, Lionel Logue, and Helena Bonham Carter as … Read entire article »

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Press release: The King’s Speech nomination reactions

January 26th, 2011 | Add a Comment

Tweet “Currently celebrating with my colleagues three feet above the ground. Not used to this much joy, or this much champagne at this hour.” - Colin Firth “I am absolutely overwhelmed by the twelve Oscar nominations for ‘The King’s Speech’. I am so grateful to the Academy. I am incredibly proud of my extraordinary cast and crew. This is a day I will remember for the rest of my life.” – Tom Hooper “As an Australian, I’m as excited to be recognized and honored by the Academy as my character must have been when his London speech therapy business flourished when the future King Of England happened to pop by one day. I want to pay tribute to Tom Hooper and my fellow actors in the film — it was a … Read entire article »

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Press release: The Kids Are All Right nominee reactions

January 25th, 2011 | Add a Comment

Tweet “4 nominations and 4 kids. I am damn proud!” - Annette Bening, THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT “It is with great honor and humility that I receive my Oscar nomination. I have been included with a group of top-notch actors who I respect and admire. I am humbled to be in their presence. I also would like to acknowledge the power of ensemble acting. The kind of acting that happened in this movie does not exist in a bubble. Any honor that I receive must be shared with Julianne Moore, Annette Bening, Josh Hutcherson, Mia Wasikowska, the rest of the cast, and of course the inimitable Lisa Cholodenko. Thank you to the Academy. This nomination is a win for Marriage Equality and that is the most I could hope for.” - Mark … Read entire article »

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Press release: Fox Searchlight Oscar nom reactions

January 25th, 2011 | Add a Comment

Tweet Quotes from the nominees… Natalie Portman, Actress, BLACK SWAN BEST ACTRESS “I am so honored and grateful to the Academy for this recognition. It is a wonderful culmination of the ten-year journey with Darren to make this film. Making “Black Swan” is already the most meaningful experience of my career, and the passion shown for the film has completed the process of communication between artists and audience. I am so thankful for the support we have received and I share this honor with the entire cast and crew of the film, especially Darren Aronofsky.” James Franco, Actor, 127 Hours BEST ACTOR “It feels great to be nominated and it is such an honor to be in the company of my fellow nominees. I’m especially proud of Danny Boyle and the whole team behind … Read entire article »

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Scream 4 first look photo

January 21st, 2011 | Add a Comment

Tweet Here’s the first look photo of Courteney Cox and David Arquette from SCREAM 4, opening April 15th. Check out the trailer below. … Read entire article »

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Press Release: The Social Network set to make $200 million

January 7th, 2011 | Add a Comment

Tweet “THE SOCIAL NETWORK” SET TO CROSS $200 MILLION WORLDWIDE AS ACCLAIMED MOTION PICTURE MAKES ITS WAY BACK INTO THEATERS AND DEBUTS ON DVD Read Alexis’ review of The Social Network on trashwire.com Read Chris’ review of The Social Network on trashwire.com CULVER CITY, Calif., January 5, 2011 – As The Social Network, the most critically acclaimed film of the year, is set to launch on DVD, the hit film is poised to pass $200 million at the worldwide box office, it was announced today by Jeff Blake, chairman, Worldwide Marketing and Distribution for Sony Pictures. To date, The Social Network has grossed more than $93 million in the US and $104 million overseas, and will pass the $200 million mark in the next few days. The DVD will be … Read entire article »

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A slice of TRON: Legacy

December 20th, 2010 | Add a Comment

Tweet As most of you know, I wasn’t a huge fan of TRON: Legacy. One of the reasons was that it felt like a Matrix rip off instead of something that evolved from the visually rad original TRON. In addition, I felt like the characters and the plot were secondary to the effects. It had your run-of-the-mill action movie storyline and the characters were really just caricatures or stereotypes. Looking for an example? Just check out the eccentric chap in the clip below. … Read entire article »

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Crazy movie trailer explosion post

December 15th, 2010 | Add a Comment

Tweet Trailers for three upcoming movies… stay tuned for more movie trailers in the future Thor Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Rango … Read entire article »

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The Black Swan meets Showgirls

December 12th, 2010 | Add a Comment

Tweet Showgirls | Black Swan Trailer MASH UP from Jeffrey McHale on Vimeo. … Read entire article »

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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides first look photos

December 10th, 2010 | Add a Comment

Tweet Synopsis: Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” captures the fun, adventure and humor that ignited the hit franchise—this time in Disney Digital 3D™. Johnny Depp returns to his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow in an action-packed tale of truth, betrayal, youth and demise. When Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penelope Cruz), he’s not sure if it’s love—or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the Queen Anne’s Revenge, the ship of the formidable pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn’t know who to fear more: Blackbeard or the woman from his past. The … Read entire article »

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