Month: September 2011

I MELT WITH YOU Red Band Trailer

Jeremy Piven, Thomas Jane, Rob Lowe and Christian McKay are starring together in a new film, I MELT WITH YOU… and we have the red band trailer for your viewing pleasure!

Synopsis:

Richard (Thomas Jane), Ron (Jeremy Piven), Jonathan (Rob Lowe) and Tim (Christian McKay) are old college friends that gather annually for a week in Big Sur to celebrate their friendship and catch-up on each other’s lives. They seem like typical men in their forties – all with careers, families, and enormous responsibilities – but like most people there is a lot more beneath the surface.

As the week progresses, they go down the rabbit hole of excess as mountains of drugs are consumed to a blaring rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack.  Parties with much younger women spin out of control. Exhausted and run ragged, they bare their souls to one another revealing the disillusionment with their lives.  As the truth emerges, the reunion takes a much darker turn when a promise from their past is brought to light.  From director Mark Pellington, I MELT WITH YOU is a visually dazzling, wild and wooly trip deep into the male psyche, driven by four amazingly committed and profound performances.

 

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I MELT WITH YOU will be available on Magnolia On-Demand November 4

Followed by its theatrical release on December 9th

REAL STEEL: New Featurette And Clips

Watch 5 new clips and a featurette from REAL STEEL. Be sure to check out WAMG’s interviews and review!

Synopsis:

Set in the near-future, where the sport of boxing has gone hi-tech, REAL STEEL stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max (Dakota Goyo) to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the brutal, no-holds-barred arena are raised, Charlie and Max, against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback.

Starring Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie, and Kevin Durand, REAL STEEL hits theaters everywhere on October 7th!

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Academy Announces Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowship Finalists for 2011

Beverly Hills, CA – Seven individual writers and three writing teams have been selected as finalists for the 26th annual Don and Gee Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Their scripts will now be read and judged by the Academy’s Nicholl Committee, which may award as many as five of the prestigious $30,000 fellowships.

This year’s finalists are (listed alphabetically by author):

  • Chris Bessounian & Tianna Langham, Los Angeles, Calif., “Guns and Saris”
  • Dion Cook, Altus, Oklahoma, “Cutter”
  • K.E. Greenberg, Los Angeles, Calif., “Blood Bound”
  • Ehud Lavski, Tel Aviv, Israel, “Parasite”
  • John MacInnes, Los Angeles, Calif., “Outside the Wire”
  • Aaron Marshall, West Hollywood, Calif., “Fig Hunt: The Quest for Battle Armor Star Captain”
  • Khurram Mozaffar, Lisle, Illinois, “A Man of Clay”
  • Matthew Murphy, Culver City, Calif., “Unicorn”
  • Abel Vang & Burlee Vang, Fresno, Calif., “The Tiger’s Child”
  • Paul Vicknair & Chris Shafer, Los Angeles & Hermosa Beach, Calif., “A Many Splintered Thing”

The finalists were selected from a record 6,730 scripts submitted for this year’s competition. The competition is open to any individual who has not sold or optioned a screenplay or teleplay for more than $5,000, or received a fellowship or prize that includes a “first look” clause, an option, or any other quid pro quo involving the writer’s work.

The 2011 Nicholl Fellowships will be presented on Thursday, November 3, at a ceremony held at the Beverly Wilshire.

The Nicholl Committee, chaired by producer Gale Anne Hurd, is composed of writers Naomi Foner, Daniel Petrie, Jr., Tom Rickman and Dana Stevens; actor Eva Marie Saint; cinematographers John Bailey and Steven B. Poster; costume designer Vicki Sanchez; executive Bill Mechanic; producers Peter Samuelson and Robert W. Shapiro; marketing executive Buffy Shutt, and agent Ronald R. Mardigian.

Fellowships are awarded with the understanding that the recipients will each complete a feature-length screenplay during their fellowship year. The Academy acquires no rights to the works of Nicholl fellows and does not involve itself commercially in any way with their completed scripts.

Since the program’s inception in 1985, 118 fellowships have been awarded, and a number of fellows have achieved considerable success. Jason Micallef, a 2008 fellow, wrote “Butter,” which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this month. Ehren Kruger, a 1996 fellow, wrote “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” which opened this summer. “The Details,” written and directed by 1998 fellow Jacob Aaron Estes, premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.

Andrew W. Marlowe, a 1992 fellow, created and executive produces ABC’s “Castle,” for which Terri Miller, also a 1992 fellow, is a writer-producer. Mike Rich, a 1998 fellow, wrote “Secretariat,” which opened last October. Susannah Grant, a 1992 fellow, earned an Oscar® nomination in 2000 for her “Erin Brockovich” screenplay. Grant is the writer, director and executive producer on CBS’s “A Gifted Man,” which debuted earlier this month.

Several other Nicholl fellows have had success in the film industry; to read more about them, visit http://www.oscars.org/awards/nicholl/fellows/notable.html

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Watch UNAUTHORIZED: THE HARVEY WEINSTEIN PROJECT Trailer

UNAUTHORIZED: The Harvey Weinstein Project is the uncensored look at the life and work of film tycoon Harvey Weinstein from acclaimed director Barry Avrich. This provocative portrait documents the Miramax co-founder’s transformation from concert promoter to art-house avenger to Hollywood heavyweight.

In this new trailer, see what industry heavy hitters have to say about the studio mogul who helped jump start the careers of Hollywoods A-listers like Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Quentin Tarantino when the film becomes available exclusively on SundanceNOW.com starting next Friday, October 7th.

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SLEEP TIGHT – Fantastic Fest Review

Warning! Seeing SLEEP TIGHT could keep you from sleeping for nights. If not, you may still find yourself checking under your bed. No, this isn’t a tale about the boogieman, but it is the story of an entirely different kind of monster, one that may be hiding in plain sight in anyone’s life.

SLEEP TIGHT is written by Alberto Marini and directed by Jaume Balaguero, one half of the creative team that brought you REC and REC2. This is the story of an average looking door man named Cesar (Luis Tosar), a deeply depressed and apathetic human being who masterfully hides his disdain for the world and the inhabitants of the apartment building he serves beneath the disguise of a well mannered and hard working gentleman. What becomes increasingly apparent, is that Cesar ranks somewhere between a stalker and a serial killer on the sociopath scale. Above all else, Cesar is a creepy dude.

What keeps Cesar going each day is his desire to make those around him unhappy. Frequently confiding his disturbing secret only to his hospitalized mother, speechless and bed ridden, Cesar’s focus is finely tuned on an attractive and endlessly cheery resident named Clara (Marta Etura). Using his friendly and charming alter ego to win her trust, Cesar embarks on a long standing series of personal and physical violations against Clara without her having the slightest knowledge of what’s happening. Cesar is determined to ruin Clara’s life.

SLEEP TIGHT may sound like a brutally vicious and potentially violent horror film, but the truth is that comedy is the bedfellow of the film’s more obvious roots in horror. Steeped in subtle, yet strongly scripted dark humor, the audience will likely feel as bad for their laughter as they feel entertained by this surprisingly fresh twist on the psycho thriller genre. Immensely creepy and every bit as iconic as Norman from PSYCHO, Cesar does what few characters on screen can celebrate… simultaneously developing both a hatred and a love for the antagonist.

Cesar is a very smart, cunning and clever man, but is not without his vices or his share of complications. Throughout the film, Cesar must also deal with the least likely of blackmailers, a witness in part to his dubious acts of trespassing, adding an additional layer to the humor, while also serving as a building block to quite an intense climactic moment near the end of the film. SLEEP TIGHT is methodical in its approach, carefully laid out like the best of Alfred Hitchcock’s films.

SLEEP TIGHT is not only a showcase for some inventive plot twists, but the film looks amazing. The cinematography from Pablo Rosso is richly aged, but vivid. Warm tones prevail with an old country feel, not unlike the work of Gordon Willis for THE GODFATHER: PART II. This not only adds to the flavor of the apartment building serving as a character, but also encourages a false sense of safety in the viewer’s mind, an element of storytelling that contributes to out mixed emotions toward Cesar. Should we be rooting for him, or be entirely appalled by his actions?

There is certainly a fine line delineating the black comedy from the dark nature of the story, but its a line we willingly cross in favor of an enjoyably bizarre tale of human interaction. SLEEP TIGHT peels back the superficiality of society, depicting one extreme scenario where Cesar is a man who makes it his life’s purpose to expose the rampant insincerity that surrounds him.

Academy Explores Colorful World of Disney Artist Mary Blair

Beverly Hills, CA – The lasting influence of Disney artist Mary Blair will be celebrated through an examination of her concept artwork for “Cinderella,” “Alice in Wonderland” and “Peter Pan” in the 1950s during “Mary Blair’s World of Color: A Centennial Tribute,” the latest installment of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Marc Davis Celebration of Animation, on Thursday, October 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

Several of today’s top animation talents will discuss Blair’s work as an artist and stylist and will also demonstrate how her work has influenced their own. The panel will be moderated by animation critic and film historian Charles Solomon.

Blair’s unmistakably bold and colorful designs continue to inspire artists in all areas of animation today. Her unique and lasting impact on animation continues to this day, though Blair is best known for her design of Disneyland’s “it’s a small world” attraction, which she worked on with legendary animator Marc Davis, for whom the lecture series is named, and his wife Disney Imagineer Alice Davis.

Panelists for the evening include:

Pete Docter, whose Oscar nominations include Original Screenplay for “Toy Story,” “WALL-E” and “Up,” Animated Feature film for “Monsters, Inc.” and Animated Short Film for “Mike’s New Car,” received the 2009 Oscar for Animated Feature Film for “Up.”

Mike Giaimo, who served as a character designer on “The Brave Little Toaster” and “FernGully: The Last Rainforest,” was the art director on “Pocahontas” and a visual development artist on “Home on the Range.”

Eric Goldberg, who served as the supervising animator for the Genie in “Aladdin,” Phil in “Hercules” and Rabbit in “Winnie the Pooh,” was the co-director of “Pocahontas” as well as the director of the “Rhapsody in Blue” and “Carnival of the Animals” segments of “Fantasia/2000.”

Susan Goldberg, who served as an assistant animator on “Pocahontas,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and “Hercules,” was the art director on the “Rhapsody in Blue” and “Carnival of the Animals” sequences in “Fantasia/2000.”
Daisuke “Dice” Tsutsumi, the lead color key artist on “Robots” and the lead color designer on “Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!” was the art director on “Toy Story 3.”

Following the program, attendees will be able to view a selection of original works by Blair.

The Marc Davis Lecture on Animation was established in 1994 to provide a forum for established film animators and other experts in the craft to share their experiences as well as explore with their colleagues the challenges of creating animation for the screen. The lecture is named in honor of the man who gave life to characters as diverse as Brer Rabbit, the beautiful Cinderella, Alice (of Wonderland fame), Tinkerbell, and the delightfully wicked Maleficent and Cruella De Vil.

Tickets for “Mary Blair’s World of Color: A Centennial Tribute” will go on sale Monday, October 3. Tickets are $5 for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid ID. They may be purchased online at www.oscars.org, by mail, in person at the Academy during regular business hours or, depending on availability, on the night of the program when the doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. For more information, call (310) 247-3600 or visit www.oscars.org.

ABOUT THE ACADEMY
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world’s preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards – in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners – the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies.

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Focus on Chicago Filmmakers at 47th Chicago International Film Festival

CHICAGO, IL – Cinema/Chicago announced that the 47Th Chicago International Film Festival will spotlight a diverse group of actors and filmmakers with Illinois and Chicago connections through two unique Festival programs: City & State and Chicago Connections.

From the Opening Night Presentation of The Last Rites of Joe May starring longtime Chicago thespian Dennis Farina to Xan Aranda’s look into the inner world of Chicago-bred musician Andrew Bird (Andrew Bird: Fever Year), and a short film program featuring promising new Illinois filmmakers (Shorts 1: City & State), this year’s City & State picks showcase the best features, documentaries and short films with roots in Chicago or Illinois. A Festival jury will select the best film in this category, which will be presented with the Chicago Award.

Chicago Connections, a ticketed series of screenings, discussions and Q&A’s, will honor notable native Chicagoans John C. Reilly, Haskell Wexler, Joe Swanberg, Ken Nordine, Braden King and Eric Monte, who have each left their special mark on the film industry. The fifteen-year anniversary of the Black Perspectives Program will be celebrated with a special presentation of the groundbreaking Chicago-set classic Cooley High.

CITY & STATE

Andrew Bird: Fever Year USA (Director: Xan Aranda) Classically trained yet utterly unconventional, musician Andrew Bird has been defying classification for 20 albums and countless live shows. And though Fever Year covers the final months of the artist’s last tour, it’s as much about the creative process as it is about performance. From the handcrafted gramophone-like amplifiers to Bird’s uniquely creative looping techniques, the film’s sensuous visual style is a match for the musician whose combination of voice, violin, and whistle could charm Hades himself. Chicago Premiere.

· Dir. Xan Aranda is Illinois born and raised and currently lives in Chicago. Andrew Bird was born in Chicago and graduated from Lake Forest High School in 1991 and Northwestern University with a bachelor’s degree in violin performance in 1996.

Joint Body USA (Director: Brian Jun) – Noir-infused characters, with plenty to be paranoid about, are thrown together in a desperate situation when recent parolee Nick Burke (Lost’s Mark Pellegrino) comes to the aid of Michelle (Friday Night Lights’ Alicia Witt), an exotic dancer living in a mysterious self-imposed exile in downstate Illinois. When they’re forced to team up and go on the lam, the two wonder whether they can even trust each other. Chicago Premiere.

· Dir. Brian Jun is from Alton, IL, where the film was shot and set.

The Last Rites of Joe May USA (Director: Joe Maggio) – The Chicago International Film Festival is honored to celebrate the latest creation from two giant Chicago institutions: Dennis Farina and the Steppenwolf Theater Company. Farina (Get Shorty, Out of Sight, Law and Order) gives the finest performance of his career as an aging hustler whose way of life is at a crossroads in this film shot in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. Written and directed by Festival veteran Joe Maggio and featuring members of the Steppenwolf ensemble, The Last Rites of Joe May is a prime example of the vitality of Chicago filmmaking. Chicago Premiere.

· Born in Chicago, Actor Dennis Farina was formerly a Chicago police officer and began his acting career at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre. Co-star Gary Cole is from Park Ridge, Illinois and also began his acting career at the Steppenwolf Theatre. The film is set and shot on Chicago’s West side.

Patang India (Director: Prashant Bhargava) – Can you ever really go home again? In Chicago-born Prashant Bhargava’s visually stunning feature debut, a successful Delhi businessman returns to his familial home, urban-bred daughter in tow, for a surprise visit during India’s largest kite festival. The excitement of their homecoming soon fades as long-held resentments and distrust surface. Chicago Premiere.

· Dir. Prashant Bhargava is a Chicago native. Patang was written and post-produced in Chicago.

The Return of Joe Rich USA (Director: Sam Auster) – He lost his job, his wife and his home, but not his sense of honor. When Joe returns to Chicago he looks up his aging but still dangerous Uncle Dom in the hopes of getting “connected” and living the life of a made man. When Uncle Dom resists, Joe makes him an offer he can’t refuse. World Premiere.

· Dir. Sam Auster was born in Chicago and attended Columbia College Chicago film school. Actor Sam Witwer grew up in Glenview, IL. The film is set and shot in Chicago.

Sadermania: From Fanship to Friendship  USA (Director: Adam Gacka) – Calling all Hulkamaniacs! When you’re done training, taking your vitamins, and saying your prayers, then you can meet the purest fan of all, Chris Sader, in a story that goes from childhood obsession to an unexpected and touching friendship. In this inspirational tale, Chris and Hulk Hogan relate how they met and developed a bond through mutual struggles and personal loss that each would have faced alone if not for the unlikely bond that develops between them. World Premiere.

· The documentary was shot in Chicago and its subject, Chris Sader, lives in Chicago.

SHORTS 1: CITY AND STATE
A mixture of narrative, documentary and animated short films shining the light on talented local filmmakers.

12 year old Kyle Krichbaum has an unusual and fascinating hobby in THE VACUUM KID. A teenager’s commute through Chicago in a blizzard reinforces her corrosive spirit in L TRAIN.

THE GHOSTS is a 50’s style tale of a wild gang of juvenile delinquents who take the life of a sleepy little town, and an innocent young girl, by storm. Tim Burton fans will love THE DOCTOR’S WIFE, an animated musical love letter to Frankenstein. A chain gang prisoner desperately dreams of a break in the atmospheric WINTER. A young woman is keeping something from her concerned husband in THE TRUTH.

CHICAGO CONNECTION

A CONVERSATION WITH JOHN C. REILLY: From Chicago’s Southwest side to Hollywood’s A-list, the undeniably lovable John C. Reilly joins us for a talk about his life and work. The Oscar® and Tony® nominated actor best known for a range of character types in films like Chicago, Magnolia, Gangs of New York, The Thin Red Line and now, Lynn Ramsay’s We Need to Talk About Kevin, began his career on stage with Chicago’s renowned Steppenwolf Theatre Company and the Organic Theatre. Let’s welcome home one of the rising stars of the big screen. October 12, 11am.

AN EVENING WITH HASKELL WEXLER: One of the most influential cinematographers the cinema has ever known, Chicago-born Academy Award®-winning Haskell Wexler’s expertise behind the camera has given the world such classics as Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, In the Heat of the Night, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and The Thomas Crown Affair. In addition he’s directed some extremely important films such as Medium Cool and Latino. Join us for a conversation with a true visionary of the American screen.
October 13, 7pm.

AN EVENING WITH JOE SWANBERG: New film movements always undergo the torture of critical labeling and mislabeling but whatever you want to call it, DIY, Mumblecore, Slackavettes, Chicago’s Joe Swanberg is at its forefront. With such notable independent films of recent years as Kissing On The Mouth, LOL and Hannah Takes The Stairs, Swanberg, a former staff member of The Chicago International Film Festival, has made a career of portraying life and relationships in a way that audiences can relate to. Join us for an open discussion about the ins and outs of indie film production in Chicago. October 19, 6pm.

AN EVENING WITH KEN NORDINE: Voice-over and radio legend Ken Nordine has recorded hundreds of radio and TV spots and movie trailers over the past seven decades and has been the voice of our Festival for 46 years. His 1957 album Word Jazz virtually created a new art form that combined the free flow of improvisational jazz with poetry. Ken is currently developing a series of multimedia projects called Image Jazz that will combine words with computer-generated. This event offers a rare and unique opportunity to hear Ken talk about his long and innovative career and to experience some of his best work.
October 11, 6pm

AN EVENING WITH BRADEN KING: Braden King is a New York-based filmmaker, photographer, and visual artist with Chicago roots. His most recent feature film is the love story within a road movie, Here, which premiered in competition at Sundance and BerlIn International film festivals. A live installation derived from the film project was shown at the Museum of Modern Art. King’s previous work includes the stunning documentary, Dutch Harbor: Where The Sea Breaks Its Back (co-directed) with photographer Laura Moya), the short film Home Movie and music videos for Sparklehorse, Sonic Youth, Bonnie “Prince” Billy (Will Oldham) and Dirty Three. A presentation and discussion with the artist will be followed by Q&A.
October 16, 7pm

BLACK PERSPECTIVES SPECIAL PRESENTATION, COOLEY HIGH: USA (Director: Michael Schultz) Set in 1960’s Chicago, the groundbreaking classic revisits a crucial period in the history of local black cinema. Heartfelt and moving, this teen pic follows best friends Leroy “Preach” Jackson and Richard “Cochise” Morris, high school seniors at Cooley Vocational School on Chicago’s Near North side, captures the mood, tone and music of the era preceding hip-hop. As they begin to consider their future, the two contend with girl trouble, difficult teachers, an ordeal with a couple of thugs, and the police. Directed by Michael Schultz (Car Wash, Krush Groove) and written by Eric Monte, the creator of the smash hit TV-series Good Times. October 9, 5:15pm

TICKET INFO
All events, except Opening Night, are at the AMC River East 21, 322 E. Illinois Street. Tickets for the 47th Chicago International Film Festival are on sale now. Opening Night tickets and festival passes may be purchased on the Festival website. All individual tickets must be purchased by phone 312-332-FILM (3456), in person by visiting the Festival box office at AMC River East 21 (322 E. Illinois St.), or through Ticketmaster.

FESTIVAL SPONSORS
Led by Presenting Partner, Columbia College Chicago, the 47th Chicago International Film Festival’s sponsors include: Premiere Partners – American Airlines, Lincoln; Producing Partners – AMC Theaters, DePaul University’s School of Cinema and Interactive Media, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; Major Partners – Allstate, Intersites; Supporting Partners – Applitite, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Brugal Rum, Kodak, Second City Computers, WBBM, and the Festival’s Headquarters Hotel, JW Marriott Chicago.

ABOUT CINEMA/CHICAGO
Cinema/Chicago is a not-for-profit cultural and educational organization dedicated to encouraging better understanding between cultures and to making a positive contribution to the art form of the moving image. The Chicago International Film Festival is part of the year-round programs presented by Cinema/Chicago, which also include the International Screenings Program (May-September), the Hugo Television Awards (April), CineYouth Festival (May), Intercom Competition (October) and year-round Education Outreach and Member Screenings Program.

CONTRABAND Trailer Stars Mark Wahlberg

Watch Mark Wahlberg in the new trailer for CONTRABAND, a fast-paced thriller about a man trying to stay out of a world he worked so hard to leave behind and the family he’ll do anything to protect. Set in New Orleans, the film explores the cutthroat underground world of international smuggling—full of desperate criminals and corrupt officials, high-stakes and big payoffs—where loyalty rarely exists and death is one wrong turn away.

Synopsis:

Chris Farraday (Wahlberg) long ago abandoned his life of crime, but after his brother-in-law, Andy (Caleb Landry Jones), botches a drug deal for his ruthless boss, Tim Briggs (Giovanni Ribisi), Chris is forced back into doing what he does best—running contraband—to settle Andy’s debt. Chris is a legendary smuggler and quickly assembles a crew with the help of his best friend, Sebastian (Ben Foster), to head to Panama and return with millions in counterfeit bills.

Things quickly fall apart and with only hours to reach the cash, Chris must use his rusty skills to successfully navigate a treacherous criminal network of brutal drug lords, cops and hit men before his wife, Kate (Kate Beckinsale), and sons become their target.

From Universal Pictures, CONTRABAND features Ben Foster, Kate Beckinsale, Giovanni Ribisi, Lukas Haas, Caleb Landry Jones, Diego Luna and J.K. Simmons.

Directed by Baltasar Kormákur, written by Aaron Guzikowski, and based upon the film Reykjavik: Rotterdam by Arnaldur Indriðason and Óskar Jónasson, CONTRABAND will be in theaters January 13, 2012.

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Join Miss Piggy For THE MUPPETS Fan-A-Thon On Facebook!

Watch Miss Piggy in the hilarious infomercial for the Muppets Fanathon on Facebook.

Join the pledge, give THE MUPPETS A BAZIILLION LIKES ON FACEBOOK

The Muppets Fan-A-Thon is officially a go! They get 1 BaZillion “Likes,” you get the chance to see the movie early — talk about a win/win!

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When Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, and friends Gary (Jason Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams) discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater, they help Kermit reunite the Muppets to stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater.

With secret, signature, celebrity cameos, Walt Disney Studios’ THE MUPPETS hits the big screen November 23, 2011.

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Anton Yelchin And Felicity Jones Featured In New Photos From LIKE CRAZY

Check out the latest stills and on-set photos of Anton Yelchin as Jacob and Felicity Jones as Anna from Paramount Vantage and Indian Paintbrush’s LIKE CRAZY.

Don’t forget to let that special someone know that you adore, admire, or downright love them LIKE CRAZY with the #LikeCrazy Twitter Feature! Visit the Official Site to Join the Conversation!
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SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
BEST PICTURE – GRAND JURY PRIZE
BEST ACTRESS – SPECIAL JURY PRIZE

Synopsis:

A love story is both a physical and emotional tale, one that can be deeply personal and heartbreaking for an audience to experience. Director Drake Doremus’ film LIKE CRAZY beautifully illustrates how your first real love is as thrilling and blissful as it is devastating. When a British college student (Felicity Jones) falls for her American classmate (Anton Yelchin) they embark on a passionate and life-changing journey only to be separated when she violates the terms of her visa. Like Crazy explores how a couple faces the real challenges of being together and of being apart. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Best Picture at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and of the Special Jury Prize for Best Actress for Felicity Jones, Like Crazy depicts both the hopefulness and the heartbreak of love.

Produced by Jonathan Schwartz & Andrea Sperling, written by Drake Doremus & Ben York Jones, and directed by Drake Doremus, LIKE CRAZY will be in theaters October 28, 2011 (limited release).

Rated PG-13 for sexual content and brief strong language.

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