All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 850
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NewsQuvenzhané Wallis is Annie
Sony Pictures said the youngest Oscar nominee in history will star in its upcoming version of Annie, a timely announcement in the hours leading up to the Academy Awards on Sunday [24].
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NewsIdentity Thief reclaims US title
Oscar weekend is never heavy-hitter and so it proved to be this year as Snitch opened in second place through Summit, allowed Universal’s Identity Thief to climb back to number one in its third weekend on an estimated $14.1m.
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NewsDie Hard 5 top dog on $36m
UPDATED FEB 25: John McClane held on to the number one international spot in its second weekend through Fox International after a confirmed $35.5m from 10,587 screens in 67 markets propelled the tally to $132.8m.
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NewsSpirits honour Silver Linings Playbook
Silver Linings Playbook ruled the roost at Saturday’s [23] Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, winning best feature, director, screenwriter and lead actress. Amour was named best foreign film.
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FeaturesOscars: GREAT British Film reception
The GREAT British Film reception in honour of British Oscar nominees drew a big crowd to the Los Angeles residence of British Consul-General Dame Barbara Hay.
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NewsAndy Goddard to direct Blunderer
Sierra Pictures is financing the Patricia Highsmith adaptation and produces alongside Ted Hope and Killer Films’ Christine Vachon [pictured, right]. Goddard directed the two-hour season finale of Downton Abbey. Sierra/Affinity handles international sales.
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NewsTWC buys Mandela biopic
The Weinstein Company has fortified its awards war chest by taking North American, Australian and New Zealand rights to Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom starring Idris Elba [pictured]. Pathe will release in the UK and France and handles international sales.
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Darclight finds Entity
Darclight Films has acquired international rights to the horror thriller Entity and closed a US deal with Brainstorm Media and Fangoria.
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NewsDie Hard 5 to cross $100m
Fox International’s A Good Day To Die Hard has raced to $87m and opens this weekend in France, Brazil and India, among a handful of others.
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NewsRoadside, SPWA take In A World
Roadside has acquired US rights and SPWA picked up international to Lake Bell’s Sundance world premiere and feature directorial debut.
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NewsPGA sets 2014 awards date
The Producers Guild Of America’s (PGA) 25th anniversary awards show will take place on Jan 19, 2104.
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NewsDavid Unger joins Resolution
Talent and literary agent David Unger has joined Jeff Berg’s new agency Resolution and will be based in the Century City offices.
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NewsSundanceNOW adds 5 Cameras
SundanceNOW has licensed Emad Burnat and Guy Davidi’s 5 Broken Cameras for its subscriber video-on-demand service Doc Club.
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NewsAnnihilator to get Hollywood treatment
Enchanted producer Barry Josephson and Magic Storm Entertainment will bring to life Stan Lee’s creation Annihilator.
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NewsMiami unveils Florida Focus
Organisers at the Miami International Film Festival (MIFF) have announced the line-up of films shot and set in Miami. The festival is set to run from Mar 1-10.
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NewsOscar nominee in LAX mishap
Emad Burnat, the Palestinian co-director of best documentary Oscar nominee 5 Broken Cameras, issued a statement on Wednesday [20] after he was questioned by immigration officers at LAX following his arrival in advance of Sunday’s Oscar ceremony.
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NewsGotham teams up with Principal
Management and production company The Gotham Group has merged with talent management firm Principal Entertainment Los Angeles, effective immediately.
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NewsParticipant forms fellowship
Participant Media founder Jeff Skoll on Wednesday [20] launched the Jake Eberts Fellowship for Social Impact Filmmaking.
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NewsSchwarzenegger to open Busan West
Kim Jee-woon, Arnold Schwarzenegger and screenwriter and Dodge College alumnus Andy Knauer will open the Busan West Film Festival, set to run from Mar 8-10.
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Radar joins Wiseguy drama
Ted Fields and Radar Pictures have boarded the Chicago-based drama The Legitimate Wiseguy.