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Emma Watson Addresses ‘Little Mermaid’ Casting Rumors
11 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
After Deadline broke news last week that Sofia Coppola had signed to direct a live-action “The Little Mermaid,” media outlets started to speculate that Emma Watson (who appeared in Coppola’s “Bling Ring”) would be perfect casting as Ariel.
Well, it turns out, Watson already has the costume at home. But it’s an old costume. “I actually dressed up as Ariel for my fifth birthday,” Watson, 23, told Variety at the premiere of “Noah,” her upcoming Biblical adventure starring Russell Crowe and directed by Darren Aronofsky.
She hasn’t been offered the fin-flipping role yet. “I mean I’d have to read it first,” Watson said, adding, “I love Sofia so much.”
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- Ramin Setoodeh
Box Office Predictions: 'Noah' Will Sink the Competition
16 hours ago | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Noah is your clear box-office winner this weekend, on that front we can all agree. But above trackingc Or in line withc Hard to say. It's being marketed as if it's Wrath of the Titans, which clearly can't be accurate given Darren Aronofsky directed. In terms of quality, you can see some brilliance, but also plenty of studio interference as well. I think. Regardless, this will be an epic CinemaScore, either an A or B-, I just can't tell which. As for a prediction, I'm going slightly under tracking at $37.4 million. After losing to the wisdom of crowds by a paltry $200,000 on Divergent I'm ready for some fresh pain again this weekend. Let's do religious themed round #2 with God's Not Dead. The easy comparison here is Son of God, which came out of the gates crushing it before facing a withering 60 percent dip in its sophomore weekend. It would seem that Ya, »
- Laremy Legel
Newly Discovered Fish Has Four Eyes, 360 Degree Vision
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I wore glasses in my early high school years, and it wasn't all that uncommon that someone would toss the old 'four eyes' comment my way. But I suspect even the biggest of bullies wouldn't hurl such an insult at this newly discovered uber-predator, who quite literally has four individual eyes.
UK's Mirror reports that scientists are fairly baffled by the discovery of this four-eyed creature, which they've dubbed the Glasshead barreleye. The unique fish has actually evolved an extra set of eyes, to help it better detect prey and avoid potential predators. Found 1,000 meters deep beneath the surface of the water, in the Tasman Sea, the Glasshead barreleye's extra set of eyes give it a 360-degree field of vision, making it remarkably well adapted for deep sea survival.
One set of eyes is on top of the fish's head, pointing upwards, while the extra set is on the sides of its head, »
- John Squires
David Abraham assures continuity at Film4
42 minutes ago | ScreenDaily | See recent ScreenDaily news »
Exclusive: Channel Four chief executive discusses Tessa Ross’ departure and future strategy.
Channel Four chief executive David Abraham has told ScreenDaily that Film4’s formula of supporting a combination of new voices and established indie talent “will remain the same” after Tessa Ross’ departure in September.
Ross’ unexpected departure has prompted a swell of praise for the executive (see story here), but also concern from some industry about stability within the broadcaster’s film arm, which is yet to replace deputy head of film Katherine Butler, who departed in February to join indie Raw TV, and is now to lose its figurehead.
“There is no hole to fill,” assured Abraham. “Tessa will be around until September and there is strength and breadth in the team who are currently handling large parts of the slate.”
Abraham said that current and future projects on Film4’s slate would get the team’s full attention during the transition.
“It’s a reasonable »
- andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
Film Review: ‘The Strange Little Cat’
2 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
The ginger tabby seen slinking about in Ramon Zurcher’s delightfully aloof first feature is probably the least strange thing about “The Strange Little Cat.” Simultaneously rigorous and open-ended, the German-schooled helmer’s playfully constructed debut turns the cozy world of a middle-class Berlin apartment inside out, studying its assorted human inhabitants and guests as if they were members of an alien species. With its peculiar angles and curious sensitivity to certain feelings seldom captured onscreen, the film eschews plot for wryly observed character moments, serving up an arthouse-ready Rorschach test that ensures no two viewers will have the same reaction.
Certainly, in the year since this unconventional domestic drama first surfaced at the 2013 Berlin Film Festival, cineastes have been tripping over themselves to pinpoint which helmers may have influenced Zurcher, citing everyone from Chantal Akerman to Jacques Tati, ultimately revealing more about their own creative diets in the process. »
- Peter Debruge
Diego Luna Talks Cesar Chavez, the Challenges of Getting the Film Made, Choosing to Focus on One Part of Chavez’s Life, and More
3 hours ago | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Opening this weekend is director Diego Luna’s Cesar Chavez. Starring Michael Peña in the title role, Cesar Chavez takes a look at the man’s life from laborer to leader, and the non-violent demonstrations he championed. Just in case anyone really hasn’t heard of Chavez, he dedicated his life to improving the working conditions of California farm workers, eventually co-founding the National Farm Workers Association, which would later become the United Farm Workers. The film also stars Rosario Dawson as Dolores Huerta, Chavez’s partner in activism and co-founder of what eventually became the Ufw, America Ferrera as Chavez’s wife Helen, and John Malkovich as a farm owner. At the recent press day, I landed an exclusive video interview with Diego Luna. He talked about how the Latino community isn't properly represented in cinema, the challenge of making Cesar Chavez, how the film has a beautiful message, »
- Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub
Warners, Fox roll out big guns
3 hours ago | ScreenDaily | See recent ScreenDaily news »
The last two of the Us majors to present their slate to attendees brought suitable star-power and razzmatazz to the final day of CinemaCon in Las Vegas (27).
Fox executives wowed the crowd with stirring footage from upcoming summer release Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes as well as a clip from Dreamworks Animation’s How To Train Your Dragon 2.
Shailene Woodley, star of the number one Us film Divergent, talked about counter-programmer The Fault In Our Stars, while Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann introduced a scene from comedy The Other Woman.
Studio chairman Jim Gianopulos hosted the session, which included mentions of other 2014 releases including Ya adaptation The Maze Runner and Gone Girl from David Fincher.
Distribution president introduced Gianopulos and was promptly surrounded by samba dancers to mark imminent release Rio 2 (pictured).
The Warner Bros heirarchy brought on Clint Eastwood to talk up musical Jersey Boys while Gareth Evans presented footage from Godzilla »
- jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
Noah
3 hours ago | Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy | See recent Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy news »
Noah may not be a perfect film, or even a great one, but it has much to recommend it: tremendous ambition, an intelligent concept and superior craftsmanship. At the outset, I was reminded of Darren Aronofsky’s audacious debut feature pi; it’s a long road from that provocative indie to this $130 million dollar epic, but the filmmaker is still an original thinker and visualist. Not that Noah is aimed at the art-house crowd: it’s a mass-audience movie that dares to expand upon what we know about a famous Biblical figure. (Two nuns sitting near me were impressed with Aronofsky’s research and gave the picture their wholehearted approval.) Trouble begins with Original Sin. Some...
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- Leonard Maltin
Chris Lee Boosts China’s Second Distribution License Initiative
4 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Hong Kong – Chris Lee, the former head of Columbia TriStar Pictures, producer of “Superman Returns” and “Valkyrie,” is to become president of China Railsmedia Group, one of the components in a chain of companies that will operate China’s second film import and distribution license.
The Hong Kong-based company will imminently change its name to China National Culture Group, a move that reflects both its new role and its close connections with China National Culture & Arts Centre (Cncac), the mainland Chinese state-owned enterprise that expects to receive the second license.
Currently China allows only one firm, another state-owned company, China Film Group, to operate as a gateway for imports of foreign films that can enjoy full revenue-sharing release. The country currently has a quota of 34 films per year which can be distributed this way.
At an event on Thursday in Hong Kong, China Railsmedia/Cncg held a briefing for senior »
- Patrick Frater
Chris Lowell surpasses Kickstarter goal in one day
5 hours ago | EW - Inside Movies | See recent EW.com - Inside Movies news »
Chris Lowell may be the less popular Veronica Mars boyfriend, but the Enlisted star clearly has his fair share of fans. Lowell raised over $78,000 on his first day on Kickstarter. His goal was only $63,021.
No, it’s not for a Veronica and Piz spinoff. Lowell, also a prolific photographer, directed his first feature Behind Still Waters. Lowell writes that it’s “a movie about drinking and dancing. Laughter and secrets. Sex, drugs, mischief and regret. A movie about friendship.” Over the past two years, Lowell cast, shot, and edited the movie and needs to raise funds for ”deliverables,” which, he explains, »
- Lindsey Bahr
ICM, Resolution Settle Commissions Dispute
5 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
Jeff Berg’s Resolution has settled its dispute with ICM Partners over its claim to commissions from agents who left ICM for his upstart agency.
No details were disclosed in the settlement, but a dismissal of the case was filed on March 24.
In a suit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court in October, Resolution sought declaratory relief that it “owes no duty to pay over” to ICM commissions it earns “on any matters negotiated on behalf of clients, whether through such employees or otherwise.”
Resolution said in its suit that it was objecting to claim letters that ICM sent “reserving rights” to commissions from former agents.
“ICM Partners contends that Resolution has to pay ICM Partners commissions Resolution earns for some deals Resolution either has negotiated or will negotiate through the agents who used to be ICM Partners employees,” Resolution’s suit stated.
Lawrence Iser, Howard Weitzman and Kristen Spanier of Kinsella, »
- Ted Johnson
After Months of Controversy, 'Noah' Finally Storms Theaters
5 hours ago | Box Office Mojo | See recent BoxOfficeMojo.com news »
Following months of controversy, audiences will finally get a chance to make their own assessment of Noah this weekend. Sabotage and Cesar Chavez also open, though both should be under $10 million.Playing at around 3,500 theaters, director Darren Aronofsky's Noah brings to life the well-known Old Testament story of Noah's Ark. Months ago, word began to spread that the movie took serious creative license with the story, which is fairly brief (Chapters 6 to 9 in Genesis) and strange (for example, Noah didn't have his kids until he was five hundred years old). This created an air of controversy around the project, which typically improves box office potential (controversy creates conversation).While Paramount would like Noah to connect with religious audiences, you don't exactly have to be a regular churchgoer to be familiar with and curious about the story of Noah's Ark. The marketing material for the movie has focused mostly on the disaster elements, »
- Ray Subers <mail@boxofficemojo.com>
New 'Amazing Spider-Man 2' Photos Are, Well, Amazing: See For Yourself
5 hours ago | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »
The masterminds at Marvel really know how to keep a rabid fan base spellbound with anticipation, especially for "The Amazing Spider-Man 2". Just one day after revealing epic baddie The Green Goblin's terrifying new look, the studio releases a treasure trove of movie stills and never-before-seen images of Peter Parker, Electro, The Rhino and Gobby in action via Entertainment Weekly. Anchored by an image of Emma Stone's Gwen Stacy in the arms of Andrew Garfield's ...
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Provincetown honour for David Cronenberg
5 hours ago | ScreenDaily | See recent ScreenDaily news »
The Canadian auteur will collect the Filmmaker On The Edge Award at this year’s 16th annual festival on Cape Cod.
The award will be presented by Piff resident artist John Waters at a ceremony during the festival, set to run from June 17-23 in in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
The festival will host a special drive-in double bill of Videodrome and The Fly on June 19 and Naked Lunch will be added to the programme as a tribute.
“We are thrilled to be honouring David Cronenberg – a compelling and transformative filmmaker who perfectly represents filmmaking on the edge,” said Mitch Levine, newly-appointed executive director of the Provincetown International Film Festival and CEO of the Provincetown Film Society. “We look forward to both celebrating and learning from this great cinema artist at our festival.” »
- jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
Fox, Ridley Scott Pick Up Brad Ingelsby Spec ‘A Better Place’
5 hours ago | Deadline New York | See recent Deadline New York news »
Exclusive: Fox has just closed a mid- against high-six-figure deal for A Better Place, a spec script by Brad Ingelsby that will be produced by Scott Free’s Ridley Scott and Michael Schaefer, with Michael Pruss exec producing. This amounts to a reteam for Ingelsby and Scott. Ingelsby was a 27-year-old AFI grad living at home with his parents in Pennsylvania and working for his father’s insurance business when his very first script, Low Dweller, sold for $650,000 against $1.1 million to Relativity in 2008, with Scott attached to direct and Leonardo DiCaprio to star. Scott and DiCaprio both dropped out but remained producers, and the project eventually became Out Of The Furnace, the gritty drama that Scott Cooper directed with Christian Bale, Casey Affleck, Woody Harrelson, Zoe Saldana and Willem Dafoe. It was a throwback movie that proved too rough for mainstream audiences, a lot like the Cormac McCarthy-scripted The Counselor, »
- MIKE FLEMING JR
Film Review: ‘2 Autumns, 3 Winters’
5 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
In Sebastien Betbeder’s playfully arty “2 Autumns, 3 Winters,” three protagonists offer self-conscious riffs on their every thought and action, directly addressing the camera to describe past happenings, present happenings or what’s about to occur momentarily. Mundane actions, trite exchanges and life-altering events all undergo the same literary alchemy, creating a matter-of-fact, Woody Allen-ish sense of complicity with the viewer. Maintaining a bemused, sometimes comic distance, Betbeder traces how happenstance crystallizes into biography as his characters traverse the titular seasons, with results that will delight some and alienate others.
At age 33, Arman (Vincent Macaigne, rapidly being knighted as the new Jean-Pierre Leaud of the new New Wave), an ex-art student now working at odd jobs too “unimportant” to be dwelt upon by the director or by Armand himself, resolves to change his life, which seems to involve nothing much more than jogging in the park. There he literally runs into his future main squeeze, »
- Ronnie Scheib
SAG-aftra: Wait Time for Residuals Cut to Three Weeks
5 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
SAG-aftra has sliced the average waiting time for delivery of residual checks from eight weeks last May to three weeks following extensive internal efforts.
The improvements came in the wake of years of complaints by members about the long waits for the checks. National executive director David White told Variety that the union staff will remain focused on keeping the processing operating at top efficiency.
“This terrific result, sustained over the past several months, reflects smart, ongoing management of workflow processes, technology and personnel resources,” he said. “We’re pleased with this performance and we’re going to stay on top of it. We will be expanding our focus to address other longstanding problem areas.”
The average wait for checks had been 64 days in 2010, when SAG processed 2 million checks. That number grew to 2.2 million in 2011 and 2.4 million in 2012, along with 500,000 checks for AFTRA members following the merger of the unions. »
- Dave McNary
Save The Date: Richard Linklater's 'Boyhood' Set For July U.S. Release
5 hours ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
Over two months after it premiered at Sundance to raves (read our extremely enthusiastic review here), IFC Films has announced that Richard Linklater's "Boyhood" will open in Us theaters on July 11. The film -- fully financed by IFC Films (though for a while it was unclear whether they would distribute it as well -- was written by Linklater and stars Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette and Lorelei Linklater. Filmed over short periods from 2002 to 2013, ir covering 12 years in the life of a family. In addition to Sundance (where it screened out of competition), "Boyhood" won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 2014 Berlin International Film Festival. It was produced by Linklater, Cathleen Sutherland, Jonathan Sehring and John Sloss. »
- Peter Knegt
The Purge: Anarchy Trailer Burns, Shoots And Drives Over Everything In Sight
6 hours ago | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
"Just remember all the good the Purge does." It.s kind of hard for audiences to do such a thing, seeing as how we haven.t been privy to a feature where the other 364 days of the year are showcased. We.ve only gotten to see the most dangerous night of the year, and it was something of a missed opportunity the first time out. But James DeMonaco.s sequel The Purge: Anarchy is taking the violence out of home security and into the street, where no one is safe. And that is precisely why this flick looks a million times better than the first one, just without the comfort of Ethan Hawke.s acting abilities to anchor it down to Earth. Now that doesn.t necessarily mean this will be a fantastic movie in and of itself, as this trailer looks like it.s telling two different stories, barely »
Arnold Schwarzenegger Talks Sabotage, David Ayer’s Approach to the Story, Working as a Team with His Co-Stars, Terminator: Genesis, Triplets, and More
6 hours ago | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
In filmmaker David Ayer’s Sabotage, elite DEA task force agent John “Breacher” Wharton (Arnold Schwarzenegger) heads a team that takes on the world’s deadliest drug cartels. But after the team successfully executes a high-stakes raid on a cartel safe house, they mysteriously start to be murdered, one by one, making everyone a suspect, including the team members themselves. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Terrence Howard, Mireille Enos, Joe Manganiello, Josh Holloway, Max Martini, Olivia Williams, Harold Perrineau and Martin Donovan. At the film’s press day, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke to Collider for this exclusive interview about always looking for projects that are unique and different, why he wanted to work with director David Ayer and follow his lead, how impressed he was with his fellow actors, and what he does to make sure that he’s not singled out with any special star treatment. He also »
- Christina Radish
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