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Lance Armstrong sells himself out in the trailer for 'The Program' with Ben Foster

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:31 am · June 11th, 2015

The first trailer for “The Program” has hit, with Ben Foster starring as disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong.

Roundup: Why studios need to get creative with the calendar

Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:44 am · January 6th, 2014

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, National Association of Theater Owners president John Fithian calls for studios to distribute tentpoles and prestige movies alike more evenly through the year. Meanwhile, a critic reminds us of why the January wasteland isn’t always that bad.

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Alexandre Desplat talks 'Philomena' and a busy decade full of Stateside success

Posted by gerardkennedy · 6:48 am · December 3rd, 2013

HitFix’s Gerard Kennedy reflects on a very busy, and very successful, decade of film music contributions with “Philomena” composer and five-time Oscar nominee Alexandre Desplat.

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Roundup: NYT's short film project, starring Oprah, Cate Blanchett and more

Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:40 am · November 26th, 2013

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, Oprah Winfrey, Cate Blanchett and Bradley Cooper are among the stars participating in the New York Times’ short film series directed by Janusz Kaminski. Meanwhile, are animals really being harmed on movie sets?

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The Long Shot: Two shades of Britain

Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:47 am · October 9th, 2013

Two of this year’s Oscar hopefuls show the UK industry at a crossroads.

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Review: Judi Dench on touching form in reductive but effective 'Philomena'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:03 am · August 31st, 2013

Stephen Frears’ true-life drama brings the house down in Venice.

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Venice preview, part one: 'Philomena,' 'Child of God,' 'Stray Dogs,' 'Jealousy,' 'The Rooftop'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:05 pm · August 22nd, 2013

Our first overview of the titles competing for the Golden Lion at this year’s fest.

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Is Judi Dench in 'Philomena' the Weinsteins' secret weapon?

Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:00 am · July 12th, 2013

First glimpse of Judi Dench and Steve Coogan in the adoption-themed dramedy.

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Weinstein acquires Stephen Frears's 'Philomena' with Judi Dench for Fall 2013 release

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:46 am · May 23rd, 2013

The Weinstein Company came to Cannes ready to show off with films like “Only God Forgives” (via VOD shingle RADiUS) and “Fruitvale Station” in tow, not to mention a big presentation of material from biopics “Grace of Monaco” and “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.” There were rumblings that footage from Judi Dench starrer “Philomena” at the film market had revved the distributors engines, and indeed, today TWC has announced acquisition of the title in the US, UK and Spain and positioned it in the fall of 2013, obviously aiming for an awards trajectory.

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