As Focus Features evolves, an appreciation

Posted by · 1:24 pm · October 2nd, 2013

Focus Features has announced a shift in ideology, folding in FilmDistrict and focusing on a broader cache of product. While the label isn’t dead, the identity will most certainly change. Here’s an appreciation of the best that identity produced over the last decade or more.

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As the Academy deliberates, BAFTA makes its own voting tweaks

Posted by · 12:55 pm · June 26th, 2012

Among adjustments made by BAFTA to its voting system, the January longlists will be scrapped, while chapter-specific voting will be reversed.

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Universal Pictures and Focus Features celebrate anniversaries in 2012

Posted by · 8:57 pm · March 1st, 2012

Uni floats celebratory Blu-rays while Focus offers up a look back at performances

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A Fish Called Biopic

Posted by · 11:46 am · November 25th, 2011

Aaron Sorkin and “A Fish Called Wanda” inspire us to pause, take stock, and ask: Is is time for Oscar to honor comedy?

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