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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On the resurgence of Scarlett Johansson

Posted by · 7:20 pm · September 12th, 2013

Between ‘Don Jon’ and ‘Under the Skin,’ the star is partying like it’s 2003.

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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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With 'The Hobbit' looming, we revisit the record-tying Oscar haul for 'Return of the King'

Posted by · 10:42 am · December 21st, 2011

As the trailer for “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” has pundits wondering if the film could be a 2012 awards juggernaut, it’s a good time to look back on the unprecedented 11-for-11 sweep achieved by “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” in 2003. How many of those awards did it deserve?

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