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Press release: The Queen applauds The King’s Speech

February 4th, 2011 | Add a Comment

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: Source Code first look

January 26th, 2011 | Add a Comment

Synopsis: When decorated soldier Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) wakes up in the body of an unknown man, he discovers he’s part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train. In an assignment unlike any he’s ever known, he learns he’s part of a government experiment called the “Source Code,” a program that enables him to cross over into another man’s identity in the last 8 minutes of his life. With a second, much larger target threatening to kill millions in downtown Chicago, Colter re-lives the incident over and over again, gathering clues each time, until he can solve the mystery of who is behind the bombs and prevent the next attack. Filled with mind boggling twists and heart-pounding suspense, Source Code is a smart action-thriller … Read entire article »

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Press release: The King’s Speech nomination reactions

January 26th, 2011 | Add a Comment

“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

“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

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

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 »

Filed under: Memory Lane, New TV shows, Old Movies

Press Release: Sacha Baron Cohen’s ‘The Dictator’ to open May 2012

January 20th, 2011 | Add a Comment

SACHA BARON COHEN’S NEXT COMEDY “THE DICTATOR” TO OPEN WORLDWIDE ON MAY 11, 2012 Larry Charles Comes Aboard To Direct, And Scott Rudin To Produce HOLLYWOOD, CA (January 20, 2011) – Paramount Pictures announced today that Sacha Baron Cohen’s new comedy THE DICTATOR will be released worldwide on May 11, 2012. The studio also announced that Larry Charles (“Borat”, “Bruno”) has come aboard to direct. … Read entire article »

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Press release: Ebert Presents At the Movies

January 19th, 2011 | Add a Comment

EBERT’S THUMBS RETURN TO TELEVISION Lemire and Vishnevetsky Kick Off First Season of Ebert Presents At The Movies This Friday on PBS Stations Across The Country What: Friday January 21st marks the debut of Ebert Presents At the Movies. Christy Lemire of The Associated Press and Ignatiy Vishnevetsky of Mubi.com will host the much-anticipated show. The first episode also marks the triumphant return of Roger Ebert to television.  The Pulitzer Prize winning critic will host special segments each week, highlighting a film related topic of his choosing.  Ebert Presents At The Movies will air on public television stations across the country, representing almost 90% national coverage and is produced in Chicago at WTTW, where Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert began taping the legendary “Sneak Previews” some 35 years ago. … Read entire article »

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No Cage, no problem for The Green Hornet

January 15th, 2011 | Add a Comment

I must start this review off by saying I did not get to see the end of The Green Hornet. The power went out with about 15 minutes or so to go in the film (I’m just guessing on how much time was remaining), so this will be a review of all but the end of the film. When I first heard about this film and heard Seth Rogen was co-writing and starring in it, I was interested. Then I found out Michel Gondry was directing it. I found this to be an odd film choice for him, but I was excited about the idea. Finally, my excitement peaked when I heard Nicolas Cage would be playing the villain. Rogen, Gondry, and Cage and I was definitely on board. I was so … Read entire article »

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Andrew Garfield as Spiderman

January 13th, 2011 | Add a Comment

Here it is, gang, the first look at Andrew Garfield as Spiderman. You might remember Garfield in his amazing performance as Eduardo Saverin in The Social Network. He will appear as the web-slinging hero in the new Spiderman film opening in July 2012 along with Emma Stone, who will play the female lead. … Read entire article »

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