Sony Classic to Release New Woody Allen Film
According to the L.A. Times, Sony Pictures Classic—an art house division of Sony—has acquired the distribution rights to Blue Jasmine, the newest film from Woody Allen. This is the sixth collaboration between the filmmaker and the studio, which began back in 1999 with Sweet and Lowdown.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe 10 Best Owen Wilson Performances
Today, November 18, Owen Wilson celebrates his 44th birthday. Raised in Dallas, Texas, Wilson was expelled from the private high school he attended with his brother, Luke. He then attended military school in New Mexico and later, the University of Texas in Austin. There he met aspiring filmmaker Wes Anderson, and the rest is history. Since breaking through with his role in Bottle Rocket, Wilson quickly became one the most popular comedic actors in Hollywood. He never got too big to work with his original collaborator, however, and the two will team up once again in The Grand Budapest Hotel,... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayFaulkner Estate Suing Sony Pictures Classics over Midnight In Paris Quote
Though Woody Allen’s Midnight In Paris was a huge critical success, not all are pleased by the film’s use of famous literary quotations. According to Faulkner Literary Rights, the rights-holders to William Faulkner’s work, the filmmaker had no right to use a quote from the author’s book Requiem For A Nun. The group is filing a suit citing copyright infringement, commercial appropriation and violation of the Lanham Act.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe 15 Best Woody Allen Characters
In honor of the man who doesn't need an event to be celebrated, we bring you The 15 best characters from films Woody Allen wrote and/or directed. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day84th Oscar Nominations Announced
Today, Jennifer Lawrence presented the nominees for major awards for the the 84th Academy Awards at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre. This year’s Oscars will take place Feb. 26 at the Kodak Theatre and will air on ABC. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsWGA Announces Screenplay Nominees
The Writers Guild of America has announced the list of the best screenplays of the year. The members vote on their peers work and while some Academy Award favorites like The Descendants and Midnight In Paris made the list others like War Horse were left off. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsScreen Actors Guild Award Nominees Announced
This morning the nominees for the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced honoring some of the best in film and television from this year. The SAG Awards are the only televised award show that focuses on the performers, instead of having a best film category, instead features a best ensemble cast award. read more
Found in: TV, NewsThe 20 Best Movies of 2011 (So Far)
We've seen a lot of good movies in the first half of 2011. Here are 20 well worth a couple hours and the ever-escalating price of a ticket. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWoody Allen Announces Cast For His New Film
With Midnight In Paris still in theaters, Woody Allen is wasting no time getting to work on his next film.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsMidnight in Paris review
Owen Wilson's dudeness and a daring plot twist serve Woody Allen well. read more
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