Saturday, October 29, 2011
'Come As You Are' tops Valladolid
'Come As You Are'Madrid-- Belgian Geoffrey Enthoven's crowdpleaser "Come As You Are" topped the 56th Valladolid Festival, one of Spain's main art pic showcases, on Saturday.A seriocomedy about three young special-needs men on a road trip to lose their virginity, "Come" won Valladolid's Golden Spike amid a flurry of further plaudits for social-issue films.A Cannes Un Certain Regard player, Robert Guediguian's vintage social drama, "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," picked up fest's Silver Spike and its Audience Award. A 2 hour-long World War II drama, Agnieszka Holland's "In Darkness" won director. Turning on a group of Jews hiding in the sewers of Nazi-occupied Lvov, "Darkness" is a Sony Pictures Classics U.S. release and Poland's Oscar entry.Meanwhile, Spaniard Paula Ortiz's "Chrysalis," about three generations of women in the male-ruled Spain of 1923, 1940, and 1975, nabbed new director.The birdlike Zhou Dongyu took actress for Zhang Yimou's Wild Bunch-sold "Under the Hawthorn Tree." In one of Valladolid's toughest face-offs this year, Brendan Gleeson shared actor for John Michael McDonagh's "The Guard" with Patrick Huard, a standout in Ken Scott's sperm donor comedy "Starbuck."With Canadian Oscar candidate "Monsieur Lazhar" sweeping screenplay and the Fipresci Intl. Federation of Film Critics award, another top winner at Valladolid was French sales company Films Distribution: It has international rights to "Kilimanjaro" and "Lazhar"; its Berlin-based branch, Films Boutique, reps "Come."Fest ran Oct. 22-29. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Grace Kelly Biopic in the Works: Who Should Play Her?
'Rear Window' star Grace Kelly is getting the big-screen biopic treatment: Cue the casting frenzy for someone who can portray the classic, cool blonde. THR suggests Amanda Seyfried, Blake Lively, Diane Kruger, January Jones, and Gwyneth Paltrow, among others. 'Grace of Monaco' will tell the actress-turned-princess's story amid the politics of Monaco in the '60s. Kelly's films include the Alfred Hitchcock thrillers 'Rear Window,' 'To Catch a Thief,' and 'Dial M for Murder,' as well as 'The Country Girl,' for which she won a Best Actress Oscar. Pierre-Ange Le Pogam, the Europacorp co-founder who recently launched his Stone Angel production and financing company, acquired the spec script by Arash Amel, who also penned the upcoming Aaron Eckhart thriller 'The Expatriate.' Kelly left Hollywood behind in 1956 to marry prince Rainer of Monaco and Amel's script focuses on a six-month period in 1962 when Monaco clashed with France over its tax-free status and Kelly maneuvered behind the scenes to save her adopted country from a coup. The script is similar to 'The King's Speech' in scope and tone, according to THR. Princess Grace died in 1982 after suffering a stroke and losing control of her car. [via THR] [Photo: AFP] Follow Moviefone on Twitter Like Moviefone on Facebook RELATED
Friday, October 21, 2011
Ed Zwick's 'Uncharted' Short Film Explores Heroism
Ed Zwick is best known for his directorial work on "Glory," "The Last Samurai," and "Defiance." If there's a consistent theme running through the films, it's the concept of heroics, people placed into situations where they are forced to muster up their will in the face of adversity. So, who better to produce a short film about heroism (in relation to Sony's upcoming "Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception" game)? Speaking to Empire, Zwick stated that he wasn't much of a gamer, but he was intrigued by the idea of talking to a number of different people all associated with the game in some manner and asking them to define what heroism means. The "Uncharted" franchise developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony portrays the ongoing adventures of Nathan Drake, a direct descendent of Sir Francis Drake. A third-person action game, "Uncharted" blends shooting with platforming and puzzle solving. The series' third major release, "Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception" is releasing for the PlayStation 3 on November 1. If you're like Zwick, and the last videogame you played probably involved a yellow ball eating white pellets, just know that the "Uncharted" games are wildly successful. One of the title's most lauded features is the incredibly cinematic story and character performances woven into the action. Drake is an everyman with an "Indiana Jones" complex; a comparison that runs so deep Sony even put out this delightfully weird commercial starring Harrison Ford in Japan. Speaking of "Uncharted" movie adaptations, the film is still lacking a director after David O. Russell walked away from the project. For his part, Zwick doesn't seem too interested. "Ha, no, that's not anything I've ever given thought to," he told Empire. Tell us what you think in the comments section and on Twitter!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Michael Douglas Son Pleads Guilty To Drug Charge
First Published: October 20, 2011 12:39 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images NY, N.Y. -- Caption Cameron Douglas and Michael Douglas arrive at the premiere of Warner Bros. Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past, Los Angeles, April 27, 2009Michael Douglas imprisoned son has pleaded guilty to a new drug charge. Cameron Douglas admitted Thursday that he managed to get drugs in prison while serving a five-year sentence for an earlier drug plea. Douglas entered the plea to a narcotics possession charge. Hes agreed to serve another year in prison. Douglas admitted possessing drugs from May through last week. Thats when authorities found what appeared to be heroin and cocaine in his cell. Federal Judge Richard Berman questioned whether security lapses at two federal prison facilities made it possible for Douglas to obtain drugs. The 32-year-old son of the Academy Award-winning actor had previously admitted to dealing methamphetamine and cocaine. He recently testified for the government in a drug trial as part of a cooperation deal. Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Conan O'Brien Sells 'Fat Chance' Comedy Project to TBS (Exclusive)
TBS extends its relationship with late night host Conan O'Brien. The Turner-owned cable network has ordered a script for Fat Chance, a half-hour comedy pilot being developed by O'Brien's Conaco and Warner Horizon Television. The multi-camera comedy follows what happens to two best friends -- the overweight Chance Hubbard and the incredibly good-looking Rollie -- when a beautiful girl named Alex enters their lives. The project will be executive-produced by O'Brien, David Kissinger (Eagleheart, Andy Barker, P.I.) and Jeff Ross (Conan), along with pilot writer Jay Lacopo (The Third Wheel, Man of Your Dreams). The news comes as O'Brien's shingle continues to build its stable of projects at Turner, including a potential Ben Wexler-run sitcom about a family man who quits his day job and returns to the neighborhood where he grew up. O'Brien is repped by WME. Email: Lacey.Rose@THR.com Twitter: @LaceyVRose Related Topics Conan O'Brien TBS TV Development
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
A&E Renews 'The Glades' for a Third Season
A&E will remain in business with The Glades.our editor recommends'The Glades' Returns With OK Ratings A&E Gives Series Pickup to 'Longmire' Western The cable network has renewed its charcter-based procedural for a third season, which will premiere in summer 2012. The news comes as the net looks to expand its scripted footprint, with other scripted dramas Breakout Kings and upcoming Longmire. For its part, The Glades' second season grew 12 percent in the advertiser beloved 18 to 49 demographic --and 2 percent in the adults 25 to 54 demo-- compared to a year earlier. On average, the series, starring Matt Passmore,lured 3.9 million total viewers. The drama, which is produced by Fox Television Studios, is executive produced by creator Clifton Campbell (White Collar, 21 Jump Street) and Gary Randall (Saving Grace). Email: Lacey.Rose@THR.com Twitter: @LaceyVRose Related Topics A&E
Monday, October 17, 2011
Keck's Exclusives: Hot in Cleveland's New Coupling
Hot In Cleveland Hot in Cleveland's latest stunt reunites Wendie Malick with Laura San Giacomo, her costar from NBC's Just Shoot Me! Laura guest stars around the December 14 episode from the TV Land hit, but many of her moments are with Valerie Bertinelli's Melanie. "I play Valerie's [estranged] sister, Caroline," states Laura. Caroline discloses she's a lesbian associated with a personality performed by Sandra Bernhard. Works out ex-cleaning soap star Victoria (Wendie) is pretending to become gay after her fake marriage to Pleasure (Jane Leeves) reignites her celebrity. "They are all only at that lesbian event where I'm, and therein lies the hilarity," adds Laura. But Wendie states the episode also offers a significant message. "Laura includes a fabulous scene speaking about becoming an adult gay and the inability to inform your family," she states. "It will earn her a GLAAD Award nomination." Sign up for TV Guide Magazine now!
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