Aug 1, 2017 | Film Festivals
The Toronto International Film Festival will premiere James Franco’s comedy-drama “The Disaster Artist” as part of its Midnight Madness section of genre titles. “The Disaster Artist” screened in March as a work in progress at South by Southwest, where it received a...
Jul 26, 2017 | Film Festivals, Trending
Films by Joe Wright, Angelina Jolie, Darren Aronofsky, George Clooney, and Alexander Payne will hit the Toronto International Film Festival, hoping to build buzz as they head into a crowded awards season. Jolie will be on hand with “First They Killed My Father,” a...
Jun 13, 2017 | Film Festivals
Paramount’s Jim Gianopulos presents director Alexander Payne with 2017 honorary trophy “Amerika Square” won the Orpheus Award for best feature at the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Sunday evening. “Son of Sofia” received the runner-up Special Jury Prize for features....
May 30, 2017 | Film Festivals
CANNES — The 70th anniversary Cannes Film Festival has wrapped, culminating with an unconventional awards ceremony in which Pedro Almodóvar and his jury bestowed a couple unexpected bonus prizes, including a tie for screenplay and a special award to Nicole Kidman, who...
May 16, 2017 | Film Festivals
Studios are hitting the Croisette armed with checkbooks, hoping to snap up the next big commercial hit or Oscar darling. Here are 12 packages that seem destined to result in bidding wars. Red Sea Diving Resort (WME, worldwide) Director: Gideon Raff Cast: Chris Evans,...
May 16, 2017 | Film Festivals
Jimmy Kimmel said in his Oscars monologue Sunday night, “I’ve never been to the Oscars before. It’s my first time here. And the way you people go through hosts, it’s probably my last time here.” However, that may not be true. Kimmel’s hosting gig drew a largely...
