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Matthew McConaughey’s ‘Free State of Jones’ Release Pushed to June
16 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Matthew McConaughey’s “Free State of Jones” has been pushed back a month.
Stx Entertainment announced that the Civil War epic is moving from a May 13 release date to June 24. Gary Ross helms the story of Southern farmer Newt Knight, who leads a rebellion against the Confederacy. He flees the battlefields after being disillusioned by the horrors that have touched his own family. On the run, he rallies the support of fellow deserters to lead an uprising against their former comrades, in the process creating a free safe haven. Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Keri Russell also star.
“We’re all out there dying so they can stay rich,” McConaughey intones as Knight in the film’s trailer.
The film will now be going up against “Independence Day: Resurgence” and Blake Lively thriller “The Shallows” at the box office.
This isn’t the first time “Free State of Jones” has been delayed. »
- Jacob Bryant
David Thewlis on Anomalisa: 'The world is enormously dangerous and scary'
34 minutes ago | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
In Charlie Kaufman’s acclaimed new puppet animation, David Thewlis plays a depressed motivational guru who suffers a breakdown. He talks about love, death and the importance of being honest
When David Thewlis records a voiceover – chirpy earthworm, drumming aardvark, ads for Sainsbury’s – he generally gets the same feedback. “They say: ‘You sound quite angry, David’ or ‘You sound quite cynical. Can you do it with more of a smile in your voice?’” He grins. Now he can tell when others use the same tactic. “Estate agents, particularly.”
No such notes were necessary for Anomalisa, in which he voices a customer service guru called Michael Stone, spending the night in Cincinnati ahead of a telesales lecture: “Don’t forget to smile. Makes a person’s day. What does it cost you? Smile’s free!”
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- Catherine Shoard
‘Dark Tower’ Taps Newcomer Tom Taylor for Jake Chambers Role (Exclusive)
34 minutes ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
With Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey now set to star the adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Dark Tower,” Sony and Mrc have found the pivotal character of Jake Chambers in newcomer Tom Taylor.
Sources tell Variety that Taylor won the role after a worldwide search to find the young actor who would serve as Roland Deschain’s (Elba) protege in the upcoming films.
McConaughey is on board to play the Man in Black with “Mad Max: Fury Road” actress Abbey Lee also has a role in the film.
Sony and Mrc declined to comment.
Nikolaj Arcel is directing the movie, which is currently set to bow on Feb. 17, 2017.
The first installment in the series of books focuses on Roland, the Gunslinger, establishing a relationship with Chambers.
The first book, “The Gunslinger,” has already been adapted by Akiva Goldsman and Jeff Pinkner. Goldsman and Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer, Ron Howard »
- Justin Kroll
Christine Birch Rejoins Sony as Executive Vice President of Creative Marketing
35 minutes ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Christine Birch is returning to Sony Pictures as executive vice president of domestic creative marketing strategy.
She was most recently president of marketing for Focus Features, overseeing the campaigns of such films as “The Theory of Everything” and “London Has Fallen.” Birch rejoins the studio where she spent 12 years on the marketing team. The position was created especially for Birch and will see her working in advertising, publicity, digital and creative content.
“Christine understands the conversation that needs to take place with the consumer to turn a film into a shared experience, making her the perfect addition to our team,” said Josh Greenstein, president of worldwide marketing & distribution for Sony Pictures. “She will help develop and implement cohesive ideas across all marketing disciplines so that our movies and franchises are the ones that are talked about, buzzed about and, ultimately, seen by audiences.”
Prior to Focus, Birch ran marketing for »
- Brent Lang
Jack Black To Star In And Produce Jan Lewan Biopic ‘The Man Who Would Be Polka King’
38 minutes ago | Deadline | See recent Deadline news »
Exclusive– Jack Black is set to produce and star in The Man Who Would Be Polka King. It is based on Joshua Brown and John Mikulak’s documentary of the same name, which follows the rise and fall of Jan Lewan, a Pennsylvania polka sensation who unwittingly brought a town to its knees in a Ponzi scheme. Maya Forbes and Wally Wolodarski (Infinitely Polar Bear) write and direct the amazing true life story. Permut Presenations, Red Hour Films and Shivhans Pictures are beginning… »
FilmRise Acquires Home Media Rights To Eight Films Including Sundance Docu ‘Jim: The James Foley Story’ From Gravitas Ventures
39 minutes ago | Deadline | See recent Deadline news »
FilmRise has acquired the exclusive home media rights to eight films from Gravitas Ventures including Sundance docu Jim: The James Foley Story, Addicted to Fresno, 4th Man Out, Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong and Froning: The Fittest Man in History. The pics will be released on DVD and Blu-ray throughout the spring and summer. Other titles include: Advantageous, Anarchy Parlor and All Stars. Jim: The James Foley Story explores the life and death of American photojournalist… »
Netflix Acquires Blumhouse Micro-Budget Horror Pic ‘Hush’
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Nextflix has acquired streaming rights to Hush, the micro-budget horror thriller written and directed by Mike Flanagan and starring his co-writer Kate Siegel. Blumhouse’s Jason Blum and Intrepid’s Trevor Macy produced the pic, which had buyers circling when Wme arranged a first screening last fall in Toronto. It bows at SXSW on Sunday and will debut on the streaming service beginning April 8. The plot: After losing her hearing as a teenager, author Maddie Young (Siegel)… »
Sony Pictures Brings Back Christine Birch As Creative Marketing Boss
45 minutes ago | Deadline | See recent Deadline news »
Christine Birch, who spent 12 years at Sony Pictures and before moving to posts at DreamWorks Studios, FilmDistrict and most recently at Focus Features as president of marketing, is returning to the Culver City lot. She has been tapped as Evp Domestic Creative Marketing Strategy, reporting to Domestic Marketing President Dwight Caines. She also will work closely with Josh Greenstein, the president of Worldwide Marketing & Distribution at Sony Pictures Motion Picture… »
Eugenio Derbez Reflects on His Career as He Prepares for Star on Walk of Fame
45 minutes ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Eighteen months ago, Eugenio Derbez walked away from his life in Mexico City and his career as one of his country’s most famous and successful comedy actors.
“My wife and I were crying as we closed up our house and headed to the airport with all our luggage,” he recalls. “And on the plane we kept thinking, ‘Have we made a terrible mistake? Are we doing the right thing?’ Because we just left everything behind, to come to the U.S. and pursue my dream of making it here.”
But on arrival at Lax, Derbez was immediately hit with a “huge sign” that their leap of faith was about to pay off. “We were deluged with all these calls that I was getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” he says. “And I remembered the first time I ever came to Hollywood as a kid and saw »
- Iain Blair
Eugenio Derbez’s 3Pas Studios Gets Busy with a Range of Film, TV Projects
46 minutes ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
One of Eugenio Derbez’s “big goals” in relocating to Los Angeles was to expand his business model and creative interests, especially in the North American market, and so far it’s been a very busy first year for 3Pas Studios, his fledgling Santa Monica-based film and TV shingle co-owned by Ben Odell.
“We formed 3Pas Studios off the success of ‘Instructions Not Included,’ ” says Odell, former president of Pantelion, which is a joint venture between Lionsgate and Televisa. “It’s not only a platform for Eugenio’s acting and directing, but also for creating original content for the U.S. Latino and Latin American markets and beyond.”
The company inked a first-look deal with Lionsgate/Pantelion in August 2014, after the studio released Derbez’s breakout hit “Instructions Not Included,” which earned $99 million worldwide.
“He’s the perfect blend of passionate actor, filmmaker and comedian,” says Pantelion CEO Paul Presburger. »
- Iain Blair
Bella Thorne, Halston Sage to Star in Awesomeness Films Thriller ‘You Get Me’
46 minutes ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Awesomeness Films’ next movie is thriller “You Get Me” starring Bella Thorne and Halston Sage.
The film, written by Ben Epstein (MTV’s “Happyland”), will be directed by Brent Bonacorso and produced by Awesomeness Films’ Brian Robbins and Matt Kaplan. Production on the film is slated to begin in April and shot primarily on location in Los Angeles.
In “You Get Me,” Tyler — fresh off an argument with his perfect girlfriend, Ali (Sage) — lands in the arms of sexy out-of-towner Grace (Thorne). The morning after, he finds that not only does Ali agree to take him back, but Grace is a new student at their school and is dead set on getting her new man.
“We are thrilled to be working with Bella and Halston again,” said Kaplan, president of Awesomeness Films. “They are both incredibly talented actors and we can’t wait to bring this fresh thriller to audiences worldwide. »
- Todd Spangler
Watch: Matthew McConaughey, Charlize Theron, Rooney Mara, And More Power New 'Kubo And The Two Strings' Trailer
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It probably takes more than a few phone calls to get Matthew McConaughey, Charlize Theron, Rooney Mara and Ralph Fiennes in the same room together, but Laika has managed that feat, even if it's just getting them in front of microphones for the upcoming animated movie "Kubo And The Two Strings." Read More: Watch: First Trailer For 'Kubo And The Two Strings' With Matthew McConaughey And Charlize Theron The quartet lead an ensemble cast that includes Art Parkinson, George Takei, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, and Brenda Vaccaro who bring to life this adventure that features mythical beasts, samurais and more. Here's the official synopsis: Clever, kindhearted Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of Game of Thrones) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town including Hosato (George Takei), Akihiro (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa) and Kameyo (Academy Award nominee Brenda Vaccaro). But his relatively »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Rob Reiner’s Politically-Charged Film ‘Shock And Awe’ To Be Part Of Jorva Financing Slate
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Jorva Entertainment Productions, the Beverly Hills-based company that helped to finance and produce Lionsgate’s A Perfect Match (which debuts in theaters tomorrow) has just launched a new film/television finance and production fund that will be involved in various levels of financing. The second film from this fund will be the Rob Reiner-directed Shock and Awe from Castle Rock Entertainment. Written by Reiner’s Lbj screenwriter Joey Hartstone, the politically-charged… »
Watch: First Brief Clip from ‘Daredevil’ Season 2 Plus Motion Posters & More
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“You know you’re one bad day away from being me.” It’s a relationship that’s maybe not unlike the Joker and Batman. “Daredevil” season two is only one week away and buried in a new IGN interview with stars Charlie Cox (Daredevil) and Jon Bernthal (The Punisher), the first clip from the follow-up season has been revealed. And while it’s brief, it does set up their schism that’s not unlike the two aforementioned rivals; an antagonist (the Punisher) who believes the hero is essentially on the same side of the vigilante coin, but doesn’t have the guts to take it all the way and admit who he really is. “I think you’re a half measure,” The Punisher says tauntingly. “I think you’re a man who can’t finish the job. I think you’re a coward.” Read More: Watch: Street Justice Takes A »
- Edward Davis
Watch: Nicholas Winding Refn’s Hypnotic Hennessy Ad
1 hour ago | Filmmaker Magazine - Blog | See recent Filmmaker Magazine news »
Via Nowness comes this 1:44 second Hennessy advertising from Drive director Nicholas Winding Refn. In no less than seven chapters (!), its fragmented narrative is burnished with the hyper-sensuous glow found in the director’s underrated Only God Forgives. From Nowness: For their most daring campaign to date, Hennessy gave carte blanche to filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn to explore the layered experience of tasting the brand’s classic drink, the Hennessy X.O. “We were given the keys to the kingdom,” says the Only God Forgives director. “It was extremely brave of Hennessy to trust me with so much: For me this is […] »
- Scott Macaulay
Report: Daisy Ridley Eyed for ‘Tomb Raider’ Reboot
1 hour ago | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
With Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Daisy Ridley went from a total unknown to the internationally famous star of one of the biggest movie franchises of all time. Now the question is where this promising young actress will go next, and the answer could be “to another action franchise.” A new report says Ridley is being eyed to lead Warner […]
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- Angie Han
See Marvel's Spider-Man From The Captain America: Civil War Trailer
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The new Captain America: Civil War trailer was released today, and there was a lot of take in, from action sequences to emotional heartbreak. However, as the old saying goes, they saved the best for last. Finally appearing after much talk and speculation, Marvel gave us our first look at the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Spider-Man with seconds to spare in the preview. Take a look! With both sides of Team Iron Man and Team Captain America ready to face off, Iron Man declared that he’d run out of patience and yelled out, "Underoos!" Suddenly, a web from above snatched Captain America’s shield and bound his hands together. Flipping onto one of the vehicles, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man finally appeared to the masses to greet not just the superheroes about to clash, but to all the fans waiting for the third cinematic »
‘Captain America: Civil War’ New Trailer Reveals Spider-Man
1 hour ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
The new Spider-Man finally makes his debut in the latest trailer for “Captain America: Civil War.”
Iron Man calls on Spidey (or “Underoos,” as he hilariously refers to him), who’s evidently on his team, to use his web powers to steal Captain America’s shield and bind his arms.
“Hey, everyone,” Tom Holland’s character then says, perched on a car roof, in the final moments of the second trailer.
The “Avengers”-sized film, which hits theaters on May 6, centers on the epic clash between Cap (Chris Evans) and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) that threatens to tear the Marvel Cinematic Universe apart.
The government sets up an organization to oversee the Avengers, splintering the team into two camps — one led by Steve Rogers (Captain America), who’s opposed to government interference, and the other by Tony Stark (Iron Man), who supports government oversight after being brainwashed.
The web »
- Maane Khatchatourian
Batman in 4Dx with fake rain and added smells? Bring it on
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New York welcomes its first 4Dx cinema – one of just two in the country – where the film is enhanced by shaking seats, wind, and even scents
Over the past five years, New York City has become a playground for fans of immersive theater. In these often rewarding experiences, viewers step into the world of the play and are asked to participate in strange and unique ways. Audience members watch as Macbeth conspires with Lady Macbeth at Sleep No More, and sip tea with Alice and the Mad Hatter at Then She Fell. But though New York is overstuffed with movie theaters, both first run and repertory, there’s been nothing comparable to the immersive theater experience for film fanatics – until now. On 25 March, the Regal Cinemas at Union Square will open the first 4Dx theater on the East Coast, one of only two in the Us. Having experienced the supremely »
- Adam Baran in New York
Watch: The Avengers Are Divided In New Trailer For 'Captain America: Civil War'
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“I love when he gets to have conflict, there’s a lot of struggle for him to try and keep whatever sense of family he has,” Chris Evans told USA Today about returning in the title role in "Captain America: Civil War." And no doubt, the superhero is going to have plenty of conflict this time around. Read More: 'Captain America: Civil War' Director Joe Russo Says Movie Influenced By 'Se7en' And 'Fargo' The Russo brothers return behind the camera after 'Winter Soldier' for the biggest Marvel movie, one that pretty much involves all The Avengers (except a certain green rage monster), as they become divided. Tony Stark wants the group to submit to government oversight, but Steve Rogers ain't having it, and two sides are formed, a battle rages, and the consequences are going to be far reaching. However, most intriguingly, two new faces will be getting in »
- Kevin Jagernauth
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