'Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 2' starts rolling, with Richard Gere on board

Posted by · 3:13 pm · January 10th, 2014

A sequel to the 2012 feelgood hit “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” has begun production in India, with Richard Gere among the new cast members joining Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and the original ensemble.

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Roundup: Bond producers honored by PGA

Posted by · 3:21 am · October 31st, 2013

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, James Bond franchise producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson receive an honorary Producers’ Guild Award. Meanwhile, Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto take their seats at the Hollywood Reporter’s actors’ roundtable, and ‘The Wire’ writer David Simon reflects on ’12 Years a Slave.’

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Off the Carpet: Academy members have numerous tight races to mull over this season

Posted by · 7:58 am · December 24th, 2012

As members of the Academy hurry through the last screeners they need to see before committing an opinion on the year’s best (for those who bother trying to get as deep into the stack as possible, that is), a number of races hang in the balance as extremely tight categories are sure to leave a few contenders feeling the sting of “also-ran” on Thursday, January 10.

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Roundup: Richard Gere joins the Palm Springs honoree list

Posted by · 4:07 am · December 17th, 2012

Also: Composing ‘Skyfall,’ and should we know the Oscar voting tallies?

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Richard Gere on crafting a New York state of mind with Nicholas Jarecki's 'Arbitrage'

Posted by · 12:20 pm · December 13th, 2012

For many on the circuit this season, the fall months have brought the bulk of the PR work, the glad-handing, the face-time. For a guy like Richard Gere, who stars in Nicholas Jarecki’s “Arbitrage” and picked up a Golden Globe nomination this morning for his work in the film, it’s been a much longer road.

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Golden Globe nominations breathe new life for 'The Master' stars, 'Django'

Posted by · 5:52 am · December 13th, 2012

The first thought that jumped to mind after today’s Golden Globe nominations announcement was, “Not too embarrassing.”

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Roundup: Unpicking the NYFCC vote

Posted by · 6:31 am · December 4th, 2012

Also: ‘Lore’ and ‘Sapphires’ rule Down Under, and Sundance premieres revealed

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Roundup: The Weinsteins nab another Oscar prospect in 'Kon-Tiki'

Posted by · 4:38 am · November 8th, 2012

Also: The sound of ‘Flight,’ and the movies that made ‘Argo’

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Roundup: The Mouse House looks to reclaim the animation crown

Posted by · 1:00 pm · September 26th, 2012

Also: Designing ‘Anna Karenina,’ and early Oscar blogger meltdowns.

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Off the Carpet: When to strike

Posted by · 6:14 pm · September 25th, 2012

Early-year releases and 2013 bum-ups find room to maneuver this season.

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Lionsgate and Roadside adopt 'Mud' for 2013

Posted by · 1:48 am · August 16th, 2012

After a strong Cannes debut, the long wait for a distributor is over.

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Could Richard Gere dance with the season in 'Arbitrage?'

Posted by · 5:08 pm · July 27th, 2012

The actor delivers one of his finest performances in Nicholas Jarecki’s debut.

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