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“Like Someone in Love” U.S. rights bought by Sundance Selects

admin — Mon, 28 May 2012 08:37:05 +0000

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - Sundance Selects has acquired U.S. rights to "Like Someone in Love," written and directed by former Palme d'Or winner Abbas Kiarostami, the company announced Sunday. The film, which made its world premiere in competition earlier this week at Cannes, stars Rin Takanashi, Tadashi Okuno and Ryo Kase. It explores the sudden relationship of a young woman and old man in Tokyo. Marin Karmitz of MK2 and Kenzo Horikoshi of Eurospace produced, with associate producers Nathanael Karmitz and Charles Gillibert. ...

Six under-rated war movies to see on Memorial Day

admin — Mon, 28 May 2012 08:36:29 +0000

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - "Patton," "The Great Escape," and "Apocalypse Now" have justly earned a place among the greatest war movies ever made. These films capture the horror, the sacrifice -- and, yes, sometimes the excitement of battle. However, this Memorial Day, before watching George C. Scott address the troops beneath a massive American flag or quoting along as Robert Duvall rants about the smell of napalm in the morning, consider checking out these criminally underrated gems. ...

Cannes falls in love with Palme d’Or winner ‘Amour’: Twitter highlights from Cannes

admin — Mon, 28 May 2012 04:30:47 +0000

Twitter is buzzing with “Love”-themed tweets after the heart-wrenching French film “Amour” by Austrian director Michael Haneke was named the winner of Cannes’ Palme d'Or prize.

Cannes glory at 81 for French screen icon Trintignant

admin — Mon, 28 May 2012 02:36:34 +0000

Jean-Louis Trintignant, star of the film "Love" that won Cannes gold on Sunday, is a French screen legend who returned to cinema after a 15-year break for a searing performance as a man caring for his dying wife.

Cannes win, a ‘confirmation’ for Romanian cinema: directors

admin — Mon, 28 May 2012 02:19:26 +0000

The prizes won by Cristian Mungiu's film "Beyond the Hills" at the Cannes film festival Sunday are "a confirmation" for the Romanian cinema and actors, two figures of the Romanian new wave told AFP.

Main prize-winners at Cannes Film Festival

admin — Mon, 28 May 2012 02:14:18 +0000

Main prize-winners at the 65th Cannes Film Festival Sunday:

Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony Hold Hands On Vegas Stage

admin — Sun, 27 May 2012 22:42:52 +0000

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony put their personal differences aside on Saturday for the sake of business.

Beyonce Wants ‘Chocolate’ Following 60-Pound Weight Loss

admin — Sun, 27 May 2012 21:17:24 +0000

After sticking to a strict diet to lose baby weight following the January birth of Blue Ivy, who can blame Beyonce for wanting to indulge?

List of past Cannes best film winners

admin — Sun, 27 May 2012 20:32:51 +0000

After Austrian director Michael Haneke captured his second Palme d'Or at the 65th Cannes Film Festival for "Love" Sunday, here is a list of past winners of its top prize for best picture.

Haneke’s “Love” wins to cheers at Cannes film festival

admin — Sun, 27 May 2012 20:15:21 +0000

CANNES, France (Reuters) - Austrian director Michael Haneke was the popular winner of the Cannes film festival's top honor on Sunday with "Love" (Amour), an elegiac tale of an elderly couple facing the inescapable, yet no less tragic march of death. Haneke joins an elite group of two-time winners of the coveted Palme d'Or at the world's biggest film festival after his "The White Ribbon" won in 2009. ...

Haneke’s ‘Amour’ wins top prize at Cannes

admin — Sun, 27 May 2012 19:44:09 +0000

The Cannes Film Festival rewarded one of its favorite directors Sunday, as Michael Haneke won the top prize for a second time with his stark film about love and death, "Amour."

The Exorcist Becomes Small Screen Mini-Series

admin — Sun, 27 May 2012 19:15:22 +0000

writer-director is reworking as a 10-episode TV series, with attached to produce.

Morgan Creek is backing this series, adapted from the classic novel. The show will take a different approach than the 1973 film classic, following the events that lead up to the demonic possession, and how the family turns to Father Damien Karras after doctors and psychiatrists fail to explain the bizarre behavior.

The series won't be shopped to the networks for two weeks, although executives are already scheduling meetings for this updated series.

directed the 1973 adaptation of , which centered on a priest () who tries to remove a demonic spirit from a young girl. It was the first horror movie to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar.

was released and stars , , , , , , , . The film is directed by .

Carrie Lands Judy Greer, Ivan Baquero, and Gabriella Wilde

admin — Sun, 27 May 2012 18:47:19 +0000

MGM Studios is ramping up their casting efforts for the upcoming remake, bringing on , (), and ().

stars as the title character, a tormented high school girl who uses her new telekinetic abilities to get revenge on those students who bullied her. will play the high school gym teacher, and is portraying the "sexy bad girl" Chris. No details were given for 's character. , , and Ansel Elgort also star in the remake.

is directing from a screenplay by . No production schedule was given.

comes to theaters and stars , , , , , . The film is directed by .

Iron Man 3 Adds Jon Favreau and William Sadler

admin — Sun, 27 May 2012 18:17:07 +0000

Marvel's upcoming sequel recently started production in Wilmington, North Carolina, with two actors added to the cast. is reprising his role as Happy Hogan, while will play an unspecified character.

, we reported that isn't directing , a job which landed . The director had portrayed Tony Stark's bodyguard, Happy Hogan in both and . He returns for the sequel.

There are no details on whom is playing, but he was recently spotted on the North Carolina set for a costume fitting.

co-wrote the screenplay with . The story will center on Tony Stark experimenting with the Extremis technology, designed to duplicate the "super soldier" serum used on Captain America.

comes to theaters and stars , , , , , , , . The film is directed by .

Haneke’s ‘Love’ conquers Cannes top prize

admin — Sun, 27 May 2012 18:12:49 +0000

Starring French acting legend Jean-Louis Trintignant, the French-language film beat 21 other movies to claim Cannes gold for Haneke three years after he won with "The White Ribbon" set on the eve of World War I.

Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel Enjoy Star-Studded Engagement Party

admin — Sun, 27 May 2012 18:05:21 +0000

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel celebrated their engagement with a cocktail party this weekend.

Cannes top prize goes to “Love” by Michael Haneke

admin — Sun, 27 May 2012 18:01:54 +0000

CANNES, France (Reuters) - Austrian director Michael Haneke won the Cannes film festival's top honor, the Palme d'Or, on Sunday with "Love" (Amour), his acclaimed tale of an elderly couple facing the inescapable, yet no less tragic march of death. Haneke joins an elite group of two-time winners at the world's biggest film festival after his "The White Ribbon" won in 2009. For a look at the 2012 Cannes lineup click here: http://link.reuters.com/vav28s (Reporting By Mike Collett-White and Alexandria Sage)

Haneke’s ‘Love’ conquers Cannes top prize

admin — Sun, 27 May 2012 17:59:46 +0000

"Love", a wrenching tale of a devoted Parisian husband caring for his dying wife, took the top prize at Cannes on Sunday, bringing a second Palme d'Or to Austrian director Michael Haneke.

De Niro talks to Bates grads, gets honorary degree

admin — Sun, 27 May 2012 17:50:31 +0000

Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro received an honorary doctorate of fine arts during the 146th commencement at Bates College.

‘Men in Black 3′ takes down ‘Avengers’ with $55M

admin — Sun, 27 May 2012 17:16:39 +0000

The suits have knocked off the superheroes at the box office.