First 'Jane Got a Gun' pics reveal a movie at the heart of a maelstrom

Posted by · 9:27 am · January 5th, 2015

‘Jane Got a Gun’ imploded in plain sight, for all Hollywood onlookers to see. Now, it’s finally cobbled together into something resembling the awesome-sounding Natalie Portman Western that once was promised.

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Troubled Natalie Portman western 'Jane Got a Gun' gets release date

Posted by · 1:25 pm · November 25th, 2013

Controversy-plagued western “Jane Got a Gun” starring Natalie Portman, Joel Edgerton and Ewan McGregor has been slated for release on August 29, 2014.

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Roundup: Britannia awards celebrate Cumberbatch and Clooney, among others

Posted by · 5:20 am · November 11th, 2013

In today’s roundup on notable online news and views, BAFTA-LA’s Britannia Awards celebrate a host of talent, including Benedict Cumberbatch, Idris Elba and George Clooney. Meanwhile, David O. Russell revealed a bit of “American Hustle” at AFI Fest, and Greta Gerwig talks about a life watching movies.

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Tell us what you thought of 'Thor: The Dark World'

Posted by · 12:56 pm · November 8th, 2013

The Marvel superhero sequel has been out for over a week internationally, and hits US screens today. Now, it’s your turn to share your thoughts on the hammer-wielding god’s return.

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'Jane Got a Gun' producers sue director Lynne Ramsay

Posted by · 11:42 pm · November 5th, 2013

It has seemed almost too quiet on the “Jane Got a Gun” front as of late. But beneath the surface, things have been tumultuous. And things just got uglier.

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Roundup: Sony's Oscar plans for 'Blue Jasmine'

Posted by · 4:13 am · October 1st, 2013

Also: Charles Ferguson’s cancelled Hillary Clinton doc, and Cuaron on ‘crap’ 3D.

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'Macbeth' gets a new Lady, as Marion Cotillard replaces Natalie Portman

Posted by · 1:18 pm · August 21st, 2013

Michael Fassbender still in place to play the tormented Scot.

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'Warrior' director Gavin O'Connor takes over on 'Jane Got a Gun'

Posted by · 6:28 am · March 20th, 2013

A swift replacement following Lynne Ramsay’s shock departure.

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Lynne Ramsay quits Natalie Portman western 'Jane Got a Gun' on day one of shooting

Posted by · 9:55 am · March 19th, 2013

Chalk this up as some instantly legendary Hollywood news. Lynne Ramsey has walked off of the production of Natalie Portman western “Jane Got a Gun” on day one of shooting out in Santa Fe, New Mexico. As Mike Fleming writes in his exclusive report, directors leaving production is hardly unheard of, but not showing up on the very first day is a bit, uh, unique.

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Roundup: Is authenticity ruining the musical?

Posted by · 4:15 am · December 27th, 2012

Also: Portman named most bankable star, and Hathaway’s Oscar hosting advice

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Round-up: Oscilloscope wants us talking about 'Kevin' sooner

Posted by · 7:12 am · December 22nd, 2011

Also: Steve Pond predicts 8 Best Pic nominees, and Richard Curtis on Spielberg

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The unexpected legacy of 'V for Vendetta'

Posted by · 12:54 pm · November 28th, 2011

The sinister Guy Fawkes mask from “V for Vendetta” — both the graphic novel and the film — has recently been re-appropriated as a symbol of protest by political and environmental demonstrators, and its creator, Alan Moore, is pleased with that.

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The Lists: Top 10 debut performances of all time

Posted by · 11:14 am · October 18th, 2011

Hunter McCracken and Elizabeth Olsen give amazing performances in “The Tree of Life” and “Martha Marcy May Marlene” respectively this year. And in each case, it was their first at-bat. We use the occasion to look at the best debut performances, including work from Tatum O’Neal, Edward Norton and Natalie Portman.

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