Ben Affleck is one of Hollywood’s most well-known faces with a string of successful movies to his name. But everyone has to start somewhere, and before his rise to stardom Affleck was yet another aspiring actor looking for a breakthrough.
There came a time, however, when another less successful actor might have tried to sway Affleck’s resolve for the business.
Matt Damon helped Ben Affleck take acting a little more seriously Ben Affleck | Thos Robinson/Getty Images
As is the case with many actors, Affleck more or less fell into acting as a child. He already knew someone with a few connections back then, which would give him early but limited access to the entertainment industry.
“A friend of my mom’s was a casting director so, really as kind of a lark, I had a couple of acting jobs that had just enough exposure to give me...
There came a time, however, when another less successful actor might have tried to sway Affleck’s resolve for the business.
Matt Damon helped Ben Affleck take acting a little more seriously Ben Affleck | Thos Robinson/Getty Images
As is the case with many actors, Affleck more or less fell into acting as a child. He already knew someone with a few connections back then, which would give him early but limited access to the entertainment industry.
“A friend of my mom’s was a casting director so, really as kind of a lark, I had a couple of acting jobs that had just enough exposure to give me...
- 2/18/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jason Sudeikis Doesn’t Know If There Will Be a ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4: ‘If I Knew I Wouldn’t Tell You’
Your guess is as good as Jason Sudeikis’ when it comes to whether or not there will be a “Ted Lasso” Season 4. While the creator has previously said that the Apple TV+ series would end with Season 3, he insisted at in the press room at the Emmys on Monday that he has no idea about the show’s future.
“I think you’ve been misled,” he responded when a reporter suggested he, of anyone, would know best whether or not the show could continue beyond Season 3. “I don’t know. It’s up to more factors than myself.”
When pressed for more, Sudeikis said that “the response to the show has been overwhelming,” but he still couldn’t say if that’s enough to warrant more.
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“I do know that this part of the show is what it’s supposed to be,...
“I think you’ve been misled,” he responded when a reporter suggested he, of anyone, would know best whether or not the show could continue beyond Season 3. “I don’t know. It’s up to more factors than myself.”
When pressed for more, Sudeikis said that “the response to the show has been overwhelming,” but he still couldn’t say if that’s enough to warrant more.
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“I do know that this part of the show is what it’s supposed to be,...
- 9/13/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
Red Bull Studios (Rbs), one of the producers behind the electrifying documentary “The Real Mo Farah,” have set their next project, titled “The Moment: How Sports Changed the World,” Variety can exclusively reveal.
Directed by Tom Jennings of 1895 Films, “The Moment” is a feature doc that explores the lasting repercussions of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, which was controversially held in South Africa at the tail end of apartheid. At the time, the South African national team (nicknamed the Springboks) had only one Black player – Chester Williams – but ended up winning the tournament in a moment that united the country (pictured above is Mandela congratulating Springbok captain François Pienaar following their win).
“The well-known story is that Nelson Mandela really took a risk with [hosting the Rugby World Cup in 1995] because the Springboks were seen as symbolic of apartheid and they were loathed in South Africa outside of the white nationals,” Red Bull Studios’ global head, Bernadette McDaid,...
Directed by Tom Jennings of 1895 Films, “The Moment” is a feature doc that explores the lasting repercussions of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, which was controversially held in South Africa at the tail end of apartheid. At the time, the South African national team (nicknamed the Springboks) had only one Black player – Chester Williams – but ended up winning the tournament in a moment that united the country (pictured above is Mandela congratulating Springbok captain François Pienaar following their win).
“The well-known story is that Nelson Mandela really took a risk with [hosting the Rugby World Cup in 1995] because the Springboks were seen as symbolic of apartheid and they were loathed in South Africa outside of the white nationals,” Red Bull Studios’ global head, Bernadette McDaid,...
- 8/11/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Josh Radnor (Hunters), Annie Parisse (Friends from College) and Nuala Cleary (The Crowded Room) will topline the period drama Three Birthdays from writer-director Jane Weinstock (The Moment), which has wrapped production. Other actors set for the pic include Jasmine Batchelor (New Amsterdam), Uly Schlesinger (Generation), Gus Birney (Shining Vale), Guy Burnet (Oppenheimer), Annie McNamara (Severance) and Dolly Wells (Doll & Em).
In the indie set in 1970, Radnor and Parisse star as college professor parents to a rebellious 16-year-old played by Cleary. Against the backdrop of the sexual revolution and increasingly violent demonstrations against the war in Vietnam, each member of this nuclear family struggles to reconcile the political with the personal. The film’s producers are Andrea Miller, Chris Collins and James Welling.
Radnor is an actor and filmmaker who currently stars opposite Al Pacino in the Amazon series Hunters, from executive producer Jordan Peele. He is otherwise best known...
In the indie set in 1970, Radnor and Parisse star as college professor parents to a rebellious 16-year-old played by Cleary. Against the backdrop of the sexual revolution and increasingly violent demonstrations against the war in Vietnam, each member of this nuclear family struggles to reconcile the political with the personal. The film’s producers are Andrea Miller, Chris Collins and James Welling.
Radnor is an actor and filmmaker who currently stars opposite Al Pacino in the Amazon series Hunters, from executive producer Jordan Peele. He is otherwise best known...
- 7/28/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Based on the details Christopher Eccleston has been revealing in recent weeks about his relationship to Doctor Who, we could have seen his Ninth Doctor play a part in the show’s 50th anniversary episode. We already know why Eccleston chose not to reprise his one-season role in the event, which instead cast John Hurt as the War Doctor alongside David Tennant, Matt Smith, and (briefly) Tom Baker. But how exactly Eccleston would have fitted into the story has now been put together by Screen Rant, based on comments by former showrunner Steven Moffat.
According to ideas that have been collated in the six years since the 50th anniversary “The Day of the Doctor” episode, we would still have seen the basic plot of a Zygon invasion and the Time War being the focus of the special. In this scenario, the different versions of the Doctor wrestle with the impact of using The Moment,...
According to ideas that have been collated in the six years since the 50th anniversary “The Day of the Doctor” episode, we would still have seen the basic plot of a Zygon invasion and the Time War being the focus of the special. In this scenario, the different versions of the Doctor wrestle with the impact of using The Moment,...
- 9/28/2019
- by Jessica James
- We Got This Covered
Billions co-creators Brian Koppelman and David Levien are expanding their relationship with Showtime, signing an overall deal with the network behind the hit drama series. Under the pact, the duo, who co-created Billions alongside Andrew Ross Sorkin, will continue to serve as showrunners of the series which was recently greenlit for a fifth season, while also developing new projects exclusively for the network.
“Brian and David are uniquely talented creators and producers, with the ability to deliver dynamic, meaningful drama week after week that not only taps into the zeitgeist, but also redefines it,” said Jana Winograde, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks. “They are both wildly imaginative and able to tell stories that are emotionally grounded — a truly compelling combination. We look forward to enjoying future seasons of Billions, as well as seeing what other exciting series will emerge from their incisive minds.”
Koppelman and Levien’s credits include Rounders,...
“Brian and David are uniquely talented creators and producers, with the ability to deliver dynamic, meaningful drama week after week that not only taps into the zeitgeist, but also redefines it,” said Jana Winograde, President of Entertainment, Showtime Networks. “They are both wildly imaginative and able to tell stories that are emotionally grounded — a truly compelling combination. We look forward to enjoying future seasons of Billions, as well as seeing what other exciting series will emerge from their incisive minds.”
Koppelman and Levien’s credits include Rounders,...
- 6/7/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story more than achieved its goal of giving us a new perspective on the Star Wars universe, taking us to cool new places, introducing us to a great cast of original characters and letting audiences wallow in that timeless Ot aesthetic. It’s almost easy to forget, then, that throughout 2016, it sounded as if it was in seriously bad shape. There were extensive re-writes and reshoots, complete with rumors that director Gareth Edwards had all but had his film taken from him and given to someone else to finish up.
Said ‘someone’ was writer Tony Gilroy, who’s been sounding off about Rogue One‘s troubled production ever since. At a Montclair State University Event, he talked about the state the movie was in after it’d been rewritten and reshot so many times:
“When things pass through many hands and there’s a great...
Said ‘someone’ was writer Tony Gilroy, who’s been sounding off about Rogue One‘s troubled production ever since. At a Montclair State University Event, he talked about the state the movie was in after it’d been rewritten and reshot so many times:
“When things pass through many hands and there’s a great...
- 10/24/2018
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
Hong Kong drama is produced by Fruit Chan and stars Anthony Wong.
Hong Kong-based Golden Scene has picked up international rights to Still Human, produced by Fruit Chan and starring Anthony Wong, which it will start selling at Busan’s Asian Film Market.
The feature debut of Hong Kong filmmaker Olivier Chan Siu Kuen, the film revolves around the friendship that develops between a paralyzed divorced man (Wong) and a Filipina domestic helper who has been hired as his caretaker.
Produced by No Ceiling Film Production, the film has been fully financed by the Hong Kong Film Development Council (Hkfdc...
Hong Kong-based Golden Scene has picked up international rights to Still Human, produced by Fruit Chan and starring Anthony Wong, which it will start selling at Busan’s Asian Film Market.
The feature debut of Hong Kong filmmaker Olivier Chan Siu Kuen, the film revolves around the friendship that develops between a paralyzed divorced man (Wong) and a Filipina domestic helper who has been hired as his caretaker.
Produced by No Ceiling Film Production, the film has been fully financed by the Hong Kong Film Development Council (Hkfdc...
- 10/4/2018
- by Liz Shackleton
- ScreenDaily
PBS NewsHour premeries That Moment When, an interview show that tells behind-the-scenes stories of successful people, Oct. 2 on Facebook Watch.
Hosted by Steve Goldbloom, That Moment When will offer revealing insights into the critical moments that alter the course of a successful person’s career or shapes who they become.
Forthcoming episodes will include interviews with SoulCycle and FlyWheel co-founder Ruth Zukerman, Black Girls Code founder Kimberly Bryant, American ultramarathon runner and author Robin Arzon and Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson.
“Because we’re trying to drill down on a pivotal moment in this person’s life it’s a lean-in conversation you’ll want to listen to,” said PBS NewsHour executive producer Sara Just, in an interview with Deadline. “This is an opportunity to hear about them as a person.”
The series is a part of a Facebook initiative announced earlier this year, to fund news shows for...
Hosted by Steve Goldbloom, That Moment When will offer revealing insights into the critical moments that alter the course of a successful person’s career or shapes who they become.
Forthcoming episodes will include interviews with SoulCycle and FlyWheel co-founder Ruth Zukerman, Black Girls Code founder Kimberly Bryant, American ultramarathon runner and author Robin Arzon and Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson.
“Because we’re trying to drill down on a pivotal moment in this person’s life it’s a lean-in conversation you’ll want to listen to,” said PBS NewsHour executive producer Sara Just, in an interview with Deadline. “This is an opportunity to hear about them as a person.”
The series is a part of a Facebook initiative announced earlier this year, to fund news shows for...
- 9/28/2018
- by Dawn C. Chmielewski
- Deadline Film + TV
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story more than achieved its goal of giving us a new perspective on the Star Wars universe, taking us to cool new places, introducing us to a great cast of original characters and letting audiences wallow in that timeless Ot aesthetic. It’s almost easy to forget, then, that throughout 2016, it sounded as if it was in seriously bad shape. There were extensive re-writes and reshoots, complete with rumors that director Gareth Edwards had all but had his film taken from him and given to someone else to finish up.
Said ‘someone’ was writer Tony Gilroy, who’s been sounding off about Rogue One‘s production while on the press rounds for his new film, Beirut. First, he made waves by saying on podcast The Moment that when he arrived the project was in “terrible, terrible trouble.” Then, he expressed his displeasure in an interview...
Said ‘someone’ was writer Tony Gilroy, who’s been sounding off about Rogue One‘s production while on the press rounds for his new film, Beirut. First, he made waves by saying on podcast The Moment that when he arrived the project was in “terrible, terrible trouble.” Then, he expressed his displeasure in an interview...
- 4/14/2018
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
“I have to be careful. I don’t know what the statute of limitations is. I’ve never done an interview about Rogue [One], ever.”
That’s Tony Gilroy there, addressing his sizeable contribution to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story for the very first time. History tells us that Gilroy is merely credited with co-writing the biggest movie of 2016, but the truth is Lucasfilm called on the seasoned screenwriter to shoot some additional scenes involving the film’s finale – scenes that would later bag Gilroy a hefty $5 million paycheck for his efforts.
Those extensive reshoots quickly became a hot-button topic among the Star Wars community, who feared that director Gareth Edwards had lost control of the franchise’s first Anthology film. It’s a credit to Gilroy, then, that Rogue One emerged relatively unscathed – hell, one could argue that it’s a bona fide gem.
But after 16 months of silence,...
That’s Tony Gilroy there, addressing his sizeable contribution to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story for the very first time. History tells us that Gilroy is merely credited with co-writing the biggest movie of 2016, but the truth is Lucasfilm called on the seasoned screenwriter to shoot some additional scenes involving the film’s finale – scenes that would later bag Gilroy a hefty $5 million paycheck for his efforts.
Those extensive reshoots quickly became a hot-button topic among the Star Wars community, who feared that director Gareth Edwards had lost control of the franchise’s first Anthology film. It’s a credit to Gilroy, then, that Rogue One emerged relatively unscathed – hell, one could argue that it’s a bona fide gem.
But after 16 months of silence,...
- 4/5/2018
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” is gearing up for release next month after a notorious production that saw Ron Howard stepping in to complete the tentpole after Lucasfilm fired original directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller. But “Solo” is hardly the first “Star Wars” movie to have to contend with behind-the-scenes drama. “Rogue One” famously brought in “Michael Clayton” writer-director Tony Gilroy to oversee script rewrites and production reshoots when Lucasfilm became unhappy with director Gareth Edward’s first cut. Gilroy looks back at the troubled production in a new interview on Brian Koppelman’s “The Moment” podcast.
Gilroy gets honest “Rogue One’s” reshoot process, saying Lucasfilm was in “so much trouble” before he came in to help assist Edwards in finishing the movie. The writer-director implies that Edwards’ biggest problem was figuring out the right narrative to tell. Gilroy said coming up with the answer was relatively simple...
Gilroy gets honest “Rogue One’s” reshoot process, saying Lucasfilm was in “so much trouble” before he came in to help assist Edwards in finishing the movie. The writer-director implies that Edwards’ biggest problem was figuring out the right narrative to tell. Gilroy said coming up with the answer was relatively simple...
- 4/5/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Released for a two week autumn window stateside via the Film Movement folks, winner of three awards, including Best Film at the Amanda Awards (Norwegian Oscars), Erik Poppe’s English language directorial debut 1,000 Times Goodnight, was a noticeable item due the internationally renowned cast that’s headlined by a masterful performance from Juliette Binoche.
Basically a family melodrama hedged by topical issues, Poppe’s own experiences as a war photographer serve as the semi-autobiographical impetus for the film, which is perhaps why it’s presented with such nuance. Bolstering the importance of such a hazardous occupation, the film’s tense juxtaposition lies in how one reconciles working in such dangerous conditions while trying to raise a family. Obviously changing his own perspective to that of a mother ups the dramatic potential, and is met with a terrifically inspired performance from Binoche. A photojournalist that specializes in conflict zones, Rebecca (Binoche...
Basically a family melodrama hedged by topical issues, Poppe’s own experiences as a war photographer serve as the semi-autobiographical impetus for the film, which is perhaps why it’s presented with such nuance. Bolstering the importance of such a hazardous occupation, the film’s tense juxtaposition lies in how one reconciles working in such dangerous conditions while trying to raise a family. Obviously changing his own perspective to that of a mother ups the dramatic potential, and is met with a terrifically inspired performance from Binoche. A photojournalist that specializes in conflict zones, Rebecca (Binoche...
- 12/23/2014
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
Words and Pictures: Binoche Dominates Poppe’s Familial Drama
Norwegian director Erik Poppe makes his English language directorial debut with 1,000 Times Goodnight, featuring an internationally renowned cast that’s headlined by a masterful performance from Juliette Binoche. Basically a family melodrama hedged by topical issues, Poppe’s own experiences as a war photographer serve as the semi-autobiographical impetus for the film, which is perhaps why it’s presented with such nuance. Bolstering the importance of such a hazardous occupation, the film’s tense juxtaposition lies in how one reconciles working in such dangerous conditions while trying to raise a family. Obviously changing his own perspective to that of a mother ups the dramatic potential, and is met with a terrifically inspired performance from Binoche.
A photojournalist that specializes in conflict zones, Rebecca (Binoche) has been following a group of female militants in Kabul. We watch her take photos as...
Norwegian director Erik Poppe makes his English language directorial debut with 1,000 Times Goodnight, featuring an internationally renowned cast that’s headlined by a masterful performance from Juliette Binoche. Basically a family melodrama hedged by topical issues, Poppe’s own experiences as a war photographer serve as the semi-autobiographical impetus for the film, which is perhaps why it’s presented with such nuance. Bolstering the importance of such a hazardous occupation, the film’s tense juxtaposition lies in how one reconciles working in such dangerous conditions while trying to raise a family. Obviously changing his own perspective to that of a mother ups the dramatic potential, and is met with a terrifically inspired performance from Binoche.
A photojournalist that specializes in conflict zones, Rebecca (Binoche) has been following a group of female militants in Kabul. We watch her take photos as...
- 10/24/2014
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
When it's hot outside, there's no better place to cool off than a movie theater — except when it turns into Hollywood hell. Yes, our intrepid Peter Travers has returned with his trusty Scum Bucket to regale you with his tales of suffering through the absolute worst movies of June.
The Best and Worst Movies of 2014 So Far
Travers needs to say little more than the title of the movie clocking in at number 10, All Cheerleaders Must Die. Though he adds a curt "Do I need to say more?" before moving right along to The Signal,...
The Best and Worst Movies of 2014 So Far
Travers needs to say little more than the title of the movie clocking in at number 10, All Cheerleaders Must Die. Though he adds a curt "Do I need to say more?" before moving right along to The Signal,...
- 7/3/2014
- Rollingstone.com
War Story: Weinstock’s Sophomore Feature Rides on Leigh’s Laurels
Unveiling her first film since her 2003 debut, Easy, director Jane Weinstock’s latest, The Moment, is an intriguing psychological thriller featuring an exciting and unpredictable cast. Unfortunately, the film gets a bit derailed as its fatiguing complexities outweigh any enjoyment gained from experiencing its puzzling scenario. Jennifer Jason Leigh stars in a committed performance, though she can’t quite overcome the tedious fluctuations that drive us away rather than rope us in.
Lurking outside her ex’s isolated home, photographer Lee (Jennifer Jason Leigh) anxiously calls to announce her wish to collect some equipment she’d left behind in the house. Receiving no answer but seeing his vehicle located outside, she enters the home to find that John (Martin Henderson) hasn’t been there in sometime. Alarmed and somewhat stunned, Lee collects her instruments and reports him as...
Unveiling her first film since her 2003 debut, Easy, director Jane Weinstock’s latest, The Moment, is an intriguing psychological thriller featuring an exciting and unpredictable cast. Unfortunately, the film gets a bit derailed as its fatiguing complexities outweigh any enjoyment gained from experiencing its puzzling scenario. Jennifer Jason Leigh stars in a committed performance, though she can’t quite overcome the tedious fluctuations that drive us away rather than rope us in.
Lurking outside her ex’s isolated home, photographer Lee (Jennifer Jason Leigh) anxiously calls to announce her wish to collect some equipment she’d left behind in the house. Receiving no answer but seeing his vehicle located outside, she enters the home to find that John (Martin Henderson) hasn’t been there in sometime. Alarmed and somewhat stunned, Lee collects her instruments and reports him as...
- 6/18/2014
- by Nicholas Bell
- IONCINEMA.com
The Moment
Written by Gloria Norris and Jane Weinstock
Directed by Jane Weinstock
USA, 2013
Mental illness has long been a subject wrought with stigma and social taboos. Though even today those stigmas remains people are now more accepting of those troubled with emotional problems. The mission of psychiatric care mission is to learn why people think and behave the way they do. In the new drama The Moment, Jennifer Jason Leigh plays a woman who is struggling with a very personal and internal battle. While the performances in this film are above average, the film as a whole is severely lacking.
The Moment focuses on Lee (Leigh), a war photojournalist who has seen her fair share of horribleness. She has flashbacks and obsessive beliefs that she has a rash all over her body. When her boyfriend John (Martin Henderson) goes missing, she begins to feel as though she’s losing her grip on reality.
Written by Gloria Norris and Jane Weinstock
Directed by Jane Weinstock
USA, 2013
Mental illness has long been a subject wrought with stigma and social taboos. Though even today those stigmas remains people are now more accepting of those troubled with emotional problems. The mission of psychiatric care mission is to learn why people think and behave the way they do. In the new drama The Moment, Jennifer Jason Leigh plays a woman who is struggling with a very personal and internal battle. While the performances in this film are above average, the film as a whole is severely lacking.
The Moment focuses on Lee (Leigh), a war photojournalist who has seen her fair share of horribleness. She has flashbacks and obsessive beliefs that she has a rash all over her body. When her boyfriend John (Martin Henderson) goes missing, she begins to feel as though she’s losing her grip on reality.
- 6/13/2014
- by Randall Unger
- SoundOnSight
Here's what occurs in the first 10 minutes of Jane Weinstock's electrifying second feature, The Moment: After weeks of unreturned phone calls, Lee (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a war photojournalist, barges into her ex-boyfriend's (Martin Henderson) house to retrieve her cameras. He's nowhere around, his goldfish are dead, and an uneaten dinner on his table craws with maggots.
But before Lee can process this, she's scuttling off to her gallery opening, where her estranged daughter (Alia Shawkat) shows up, still rigidly unforgiving of something Lee has done. She is further haunted by her own photograph of a Somali woman who died from a suicide bomb seconds after the portrait was taken. Lee herself sustained injuries, which itch unbearably; she claws at her clothes in the galler...
But before Lee can process this, she's scuttling off to her gallery opening, where her estranged daughter (Alia Shawkat) shows up, still rigidly unforgiving of something Lee has done. She is further haunted by her own photograph of a Somali woman who died from a suicide bomb seconds after the portrait was taken. Lee herself sustained injuries, which itch unbearably; she claws at her clothes in the galler...
- 6/4/2014
- Village Voice
Toronto-based sales agent heads to the Efm with slate led by four StudioVault titles.
The Toronto-based sales agent heads into Berlin with a robust slate led by the StudioVault roster of Side By Side, The Red Robin, The Moment and Heartland.
Jane Weinstock’s thriller The Moment [pictured] from producer Allan Jones stars Jennifer Jason Leigh and Meat Loaf and screens today (Feb 6), as does Fred Holmes comedy Heartland starring Frank Ahearn and Prem Chopra and produced by Sunny Virmani.
Michael Z Wechsler’s psychological thriller The Red Robin starring Judd Hirsch and produced by Shawn Singh screens in the market tomorrow (Feb 7).
Buyers can watch family adventure Side By Side from first-timer Arthur Landon and starring Bel Powley and Alfie Field on Feb 9. Sarah Giles produced.
Director of acquisitions Michael Da Silva and managing director John Dunstan negotiated the deals with the producers of each film.
Cinemavault’s World division has acquired the culinary comedy Brasserie Romantique...
The Toronto-based sales agent heads into Berlin with a robust slate led by the StudioVault roster of Side By Side, The Red Robin, The Moment and Heartland.
Jane Weinstock’s thriller The Moment [pictured] from producer Allan Jones stars Jennifer Jason Leigh and Meat Loaf and screens today (Feb 6), as does Fred Holmes comedy Heartland starring Frank Ahearn and Prem Chopra and produced by Sunny Virmani.
Michael Z Wechsler’s psychological thriller The Red Robin starring Judd Hirsch and produced by Shawn Singh screens in the market tomorrow (Feb 7).
Buyers can watch family adventure Side By Side from first-timer Arthur Landon and starring Bel Powley and Alfie Field on Feb 9. Sarah Giles produced.
Director of acquisitions Michael Da Silva and managing director John Dunstan negotiated the deals with the producers of each film.
Cinemavault’s World division has acquired the culinary comedy Brasserie Romantique...
- 2/6/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
James Franco is a pretty fashionable guy, so it makes sense that he’s involved with the anticipated Tribeca documentary The Director, about Italian fashion house Gucci, which is set to premiere at the annual NYC film fest on April 21.
The Director tells the story of iconic brand under the creative direction of Frida Giannini. The doc covers 18 months behind-the-scenes at Gucci with Giannini, exploring how her unique vision is brought to life in the brand’s models, designs, and shows.
Franco is also one of the documentary’s producers, and also appears in the film. He’s seen in...
The Director tells the story of iconic brand under the creative direction of Frida Giannini. The doc covers 18 months behind-the-scenes at Gucci with Giannini, exploring how her unique vision is brought to life in the brand’s models, designs, and shows.
Franco is also one of the documentary’s producers, and also appears in the film. He’s seen in...
- 4/18/2013
- by John Mitchell
- EW - Inside Movies
Jennifer Jason Leigh has a delicious history of playing characters right on — or beyond — the edge, from Rush to Single White Female to Dolores Claiborne. In The Moment, a psychological drama that has its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on Sunday, she plays a Lee, a war photographer trying to balance her demanding career with her role as a mother, who doubts her own sanity after her estranged ex-boyfriend (Martin Henderson) goes missing. “Her initial reaction is to think that she killed him because of her guilt about him and about other things as well,” says co-writer and director Jane Weinstock.
- 4/18/2013
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW - Inside Movies
What it's about: "The Moment" is a psych thriller about a war photographer who thinks she killed her ex, until clues lead to the last place she would ever expect. About the filmmaker: I started out studying film theory and history in graduate school at Nyu. I was especially interested in experimental film, and during that time I co-wrote and co-directed an experimental film, Sigmund Freud'S Dora. I made a few other shorts, including The Clean Up, which showed at Toronto, Sundance and Venice and opened theatrically with a feature. My first feature, Easy, a dramedy about a young woman's struggle with sex and love, showed at Toronto and Sundance and was released theatrically. What else do you want audiences to know? I have a great cast - Jennifer Jason Leigh stars with Martin Henderson, Alia Shawkat, Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Meal Loaf. What was your biggest challenge? Financing. We...
- 4/17/2013
- by Mark Lukenbill
- Indiewire
We haven't seen much of Jennifer Jason Leigh on the big screen in the past few years. Her most recent outing was in Noah Baumbach's "Greenberg" and since then she's largely laid low, appearing only on the small screen in "Weeds" and "Revenge." In January she made a splash at Sundance with parts in two buzzy, upcoming films "The Spectacular Now" and "Kill Your Darlings" and perhaps most exciting of all the lead in the new drama "The Moment". The first poster from the flick promises to be a showcase part for an actress we could always use more of. Directed by Jane Weinstock (her first film since 2003's "Easy"), and co-written by her Gloria Norris, the story kicks off with the tumultuous affair between international photojournalist Lee (Leigh) and troubled writer John (Martin Henderson) that ends with John’s disappearance and Lee in a mental hospital. Whilst recuperating,...
- 4/11/2013
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Tribeca Film Festival organizers on Wednesday announced 46 of the 89 feature films screening at the New York-set festival starting next month, including selections in the World Narrative and Documentary Competition film sections, as well as out-of-competition Viewpoints screenings.
"Big Men," a documentary about American corporations pursuing oil reserves in Africa, will serve as the opening night film for the World Documentary portion; "Bluebird," a small-town drama featuring "Girls" star Adam Driver, will kick-off the World Narrative slate. "Flex Is Kings," a documentary about Brooklyn street performers, is the Viewpoints opener. All three films premiere on April 18. The Tribeca Film Festival runs from April 17 through April 28, with "Mistaken For Strangers," a documentary about The National, serving as the fest's opening night film.
"Our competition selections embody the quality and diversity of contemporary cinema from across the globe,” Tribeca Film Festival Artistic Director Frederic Boyer said in a release. “The cinematic proficiency that...
"Big Men," a documentary about American corporations pursuing oil reserves in Africa, will serve as the opening night film for the World Documentary portion; "Bluebird," a small-town drama featuring "Girls" star Adam Driver, will kick-off the World Narrative slate. "Flex Is Kings," a documentary about Brooklyn street performers, is the Viewpoints opener. All three films premiere on April 18. The Tribeca Film Festival runs from April 17 through April 28, with "Mistaken For Strangers," a documentary about The National, serving as the fest's opening night film.
"Our competition selections embody the quality and diversity of contemporary cinema from across the globe,” Tribeca Film Festival Artistic Director Frederic Boyer said in a release. “The cinematic proficiency that...
- 3/5/2013
- by Christopher Rosen
- Huffington Post
The Tribeca Film Festival announced the first half of its 2013 movie slate today, including its World Narrative and Documentary Competition film categories, along with selections from the out-of-competition Viewpoints section, which highlights international and independent cinema. Festival organizers reviewed more than 6,000 submissions to select 89 feature-length films from 30 different countries for this year’s festival, which boasts 53 world premieres. “Our competition selections embody the quality and diversity of contemporary cinema from across the globe,” said Frederic Boyer, Tribeca’s artistic director. “The cinematic proficiency that harnesses this lineup is remarkable and we’re looking forward to sharing these new perspectives, powerful performances,...
- 3/5/2013
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW - Inside Movies
“Complexity” is a word that Jane Weinstock likes to use when describing her ideal movie, and it’s certainly an attribute that could be applied to her own work. “I crave it as an audience member. I think people are contradictory, and I like that kind of psychological realism,” she says. The same word is an apt description for her own pathway into the director’s chair, especially for her most recent film, The Moment. It was a fulfilling journey for the filmmaker, but one she also calls “a really long struggle.” Weinstock has had a varied career, having gotten her start …...
- 2/26/2013
- by Kishori Rajan
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
A new television project from the former executive producer of “House” now has a casting director attached, Backstage has learned.“I Am Victor,” a drama pilot described as “House as a divorce attorney,” is set to be cast by Amy Lippens and executive produced by Katie Jacobs. Both Lippens and Jacobs worked on “House,” which ended its eight-year run on Fox last May.The new project, which is based on a forthcoming book from Norwegian crime novelist Jo Nesbø, centers on Victor Port, a powerful divorce attorney who will go to great lengths for his clients. Universal TV, which also produced “House,” is producing the pilot for NBC. The shoot dates have not been set yet.Lippens’ casting credits include the horror films “Saw” and “Saw II,” the TV series “Once and Again,” and the forthcoming film “The Moment,” starring Jennifer Jason Leigh and Alia Shawkat.
- 1/24/2013
- backstage.com
Although the credibility of the upcoming RoboCop reboot may be a bit off, that hasn’t stopped MGM from continuing on with their remake plans. According to Variety, Marianne Jean-Baptiste is the latest one to join the cast, which already includes Joel Kinnaman, Hugh Laurie, Samuel L. Jackson and Gary Oldman.
Elite Squad director Jose Padilha was hired to helm the project back in March of 2011, with the story originating from the mind of Josh Zetumer. Kinnaman (The Killing, Safe House) stars as the crime fighter, “a Detriot office who’s transformed into RoboCop after he’s murdered while on duty.” The new cast member, will play the role of Detroit Police Chief, Karen Dean. Jackie Earle Haley, Abbie Cornish, The Wire‘s Michael K. Williams, as well as Jay Baruchel have also been cast in the reboot.
Jean-Baptiste, who got an Oscar nomination back in 1996 for Secrets & Lies, recently...
Elite Squad director Jose Padilha was hired to helm the project back in March of 2011, with the story originating from the mind of Josh Zetumer. Kinnaman (The Killing, Safe House) stars as the crime fighter, “a Detriot office who’s transformed into RoboCop after he’s murdered while on duty.” The new cast member, will play the role of Detroit Police Chief, Karen Dean. Jackie Earle Haley, Abbie Cornish, The Wire‘s Michael K. Williams, as well as Jay Baruchel have also been cast in the reboot.
Jean-Baptiste, who got an Oscar nomination back in 1996 for Secrets & Lies, recently...
- 8/20/2012
- by jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
- The Film Stage
Last week, we brought you the news about two-time Tony winner Jennifer Ehle (A Gifted Man, Contagion), and Michael Kenneth Williams (Snitch,Boardwalk Empire) joining the cast of director José Padilha‘s (Elite Squad, Elite Squad 2) forthcoming remake of RoboCop.
Now, Variety reports that Marianne Jean-Baptiste (The Moment, Violet & Daisy, Without a Trace) has now joined the cast of the film as Detriot Police Chief, Karen Dean.
RoboCop is slated to hit theaters on August 9th, 2013.
Now, Variety reports that Marianne Jean-Baptiste (The Moment, Violet & Daisy, Without a Trace) has now joined the cast of the film as Detriot Police Chief, Karen Dean.
RoboCop is slated to hit theaters on August 9th, 2013.
- 8/17/2012
- by Jason Moore
- ScifiMafia
Revenge is about to get Thorne-y. ABC's primetime soap has cast a key role in the upcoming sophomore season, landing Jennifer Jason Leigh as Emily's (aka Amanda Clarke) mother, The Hollywood Reporter confirms, who was presumed to be dead. The character will be recurring. Photos: Broadcast TV's Returning Shows for 2012-13 Season Leigh, who recently appeared in multiple episodes of Showtime's Weeds, is best known for starring in 1982's The Fast Times at Ridgemont High as Stacy. She has Kill Your Darlings and The Moment in the pipeline. Leigh joins previously cast Barry Sloane, who will play the
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- 7/19/2012
- by Philiana Ng
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A few more updates to end the week.
Let's start with Alessandra Torresani. The horror she is filming with Morgan Fairchild won't be called Paranormal Initiation, but American Horror House. She tweeted that they start shooting this week in Louisiana (Baton Rouge).
Mama Cylon has another new credit on the IMDb, for a thriller called The Moment, shot late last year. Here is the description from the official Fb page:
The film is a smart and sexy thriller about a war photographer (Lee) who returns to Los Angeles to rehabilitate after narrowly escaping death. While in the hospital she meets John and they develop a friendship that turns romantic. And then John goes missing. As Lee begins to investigate what happened, she begins to suspect that she killed him, and as she investigates further, she begins to suspect that her daughter killed him. The journalist in her wants to discover...
Let's start with Alessandra Torresani. The horror she is filming with Morgan Fairchild won't be called Paranormal Initiation, but American Horror House. She tweeted that they start shooting this week in Louisiana (Baton Rouge).
Mama Cylon has another new credit on the IMDb, for a thriller called The Moment, shot late last year. Here is the description from the official Fb page:
The film is a smart and sexy thriller about a war photographer (Lee) who returns to Los Angeles to rehabilitate after narrowly escaping death. While in the hospital she meets John and they develop a friendship that turns romantic. And then John goes missing. As Lee begins to investigate what happened, she begins to suspect that she killed him, and as she investigates further, she begins to suspect that her daughter killed him. The journalist in her wants to discover...
- 4/15/2012
- by fanshawe
- CapricaTV
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